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HEX 2 - Break Teeth PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anders Nordhoj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zibbe Ribbler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nordhoj kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is On and On. Ribbler has chosen Madball - Heaven Hell as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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170 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anders Nordhoj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zibbe Ribbler!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordhoj pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A good leg kick by Nordhoj.
Ribbler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nordhoj looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ribbler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nordhoj is breathing heavily.
Nordhoj is working an open guard so Ribbler takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ribbler misses with a double jab.
Ribbler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ribbler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ribbler stands up and waves to Nordhoj to follow him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordhoj misses with a low kick.
Ribbler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribbler in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Nordhoj tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ribbler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zibbe Ribbler!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Jansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrow kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nigga Ready for War. Don Morrow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Counter striker
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Morrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chad Jansen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jansen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Morrow misses its intended target.
Morrow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morrow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jansen tries to land a front kick but Morrow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jansen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jansen is rocked!
Crack! Morrow connects with the perfect overhand right and Jansen falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Morrow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Don Morrow!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahmood al Sayidul Mursaleen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gattuso comes to the cage accompanied by doo doo doo. al Sayidul Mursaleen has chosen Sokht Lalazar-e-man as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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153 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wesley Gattuso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mahmood al Sayidul Mursaleen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gattuso takes a body punch but keeps moving.
al Sayidul Mursaleen tries to clinch but Gattuso moves out of range.
al Sayidul Mursaleen tries to clinch but Gattuso moves out of range.
al Sayidul Mursaleen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
al Sayidul Mursaleen drops Gattuso with a beautiful combination! Gattuso stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - al Sayidul Mursaleen is looking for the KO!
Gattuso is rocked!
It looks like Wesley Gattuso has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
al Sayidul Mursaleen drops Gattuso with a naaaaasty hook - Gattuso is in real trouble here! al Sayidul Mursaleen dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mahmood al Sayidul Mursaleen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Severi Turpaansaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Tappio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turpaansaaja comes to the cage accompanied by Bulls On Parade. Tappio has chosen Dragon Force - Operation GnP as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Severi Turpaansaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Tappio!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tappio dives in and grabs Turpaansaaja's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turpaansaaja pushes down on Tappio's head and hops out.
Tappio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tappio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turpaansaaja circles away.
Turpaansaaja dips to his left and cracks Tappio with an uppercut!
Turpaansaaja swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tappio.
Turpaansaaja leaves Tappio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Severi Turpaansaaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Tappio.
Tappio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tappio shoots in and drives through. Turpaansaaja sprawls well.
Tappio wants to land a leg kick but Turpaansaaja is out of range.
Tappio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turpaansaaja keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tappio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tappio fails with a takedown attempt.
Turpaansaaja displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tappio.
Turpaansaaja scores a takedown into full mount!
Turpaansaaja tries to control but Tappio wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja content just to control the position here.
Tappio somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Turpaansaaja connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tappio's hands.
Turpaansaaja scores with a takedown into Tappio's guard.
Turpaansaaja has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tappio has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Turpaansaaja off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Turpaansaaja slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A lazy left from Turpaansaaja finds it's target.
Turpaansaaja lands a really nice looking cross but Tappio seems unphased.
Juha Tappio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja lands a jab to the nose.
Turpaansaaja is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tappio's half guard.
Tappio kicks Turpaansaaja off and gets back to his feet.
Tappio shoots and misses
and Turpaansaaja counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Turpaansaaja scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tappio with a poor takedown
and Turpaansaaja counters with a nice uppercut.
Tappio looks gassed!
Turpaansaaja throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tappio on the side of the head.
Turpaansaaja bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tappio is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Turpaansaaja in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tappio is trying to buck Turpaansaaja off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappio seems a little lost for a moment, as Turpaansaaja dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tappio pushes Turpaansaaja away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Turpaansaaja gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Turpaansaaja working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Turpaansaaja prevents Tappio from escaping the position.
Turpaansaaja is looking to take a break and control but Tappio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tappio has his takedown stuffed
and Turpaansaaja counters by clinching up.
Turpaansaaja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tappio takes one on the button.
Turpaansaaja scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappio shoots and misses
and Turpaansaaja counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turpaansaaja scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turpaansaaja lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turpaansaaja.
Tappio gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Turpaansaaja wants to control from the top but Tappio keeps moving.
Turpaansaaja not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Turpaansaaja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tappio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turpaansaaja chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tappio wants to get back to his feet but Turpaansaaja is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Turpaansaaja wants to pass the guard but Tappio is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Severi Turpaansaaja dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Turpaansaaja connects with a right hand. Tappio shakes it off.
Turpaansaaja feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Turpaansaaja looking to pass the guard.
Turpaansaaja wants to control from the top but Tappio keeps moving.
Turpaansaaja prevents Tappio from getting back to his feet.
Turpaansaaja content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tappio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tappio keeping moving, preventing Turpaansaaja from controlling successfully.
Turpaansaaja scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Turpaansaaja closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tappio is trying to stand up here but Turpaansaaja is controlling him well.
Turpaansaaja scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Turpaansaaja gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Tappio with a poor takedown
and Turpaansaaja counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tappio is breathing heavily.
Tappio with a poor takedown
and Turpaansaaja counters with a series of strikes. Tappio will be more careful next time no doubt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turpaansaaja.
Tappio shoots and misses
and Turpaansaaja counters with a shoot takedown. Tappio fights it but they end up in guard.
Severi Turpaansaaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Tappio.
Turpaansaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turpaansaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Tappio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turpaansaaja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tappio keeping moving, preventing Turpaansaaja from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja prevents Tappio from getting back to his feet.
Turpaansaaja slips nicely into half guard.
Tappio tries to kick Turpaansaaja off but Turpaansaaja keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turpaansaaja lands with a nice combination. Tappio backs away looking to recover.
Tappio misses with a takedown attempt
and Turpaansaaja counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Turpaansaaja wants to control but Tappio is keeping him busy.
Turpaansaaja working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tappio is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Turpaansaaja has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Turpaansaaja remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappio is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Turpaansaaja connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tappio some visible discomfort.
Tappio throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Jab, jab by Turpaansaaja - just one landing.
Tappio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turpaansaaja counters with a straight right hand.
Turpaansaaja with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turpaansaaja uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turpaansaaja looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tappio!
Turpaansaaja with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja dominating with strikes here.
Turpaansaaja lands a big shot there that rocks Tappio but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Turpaansaaja lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Turpaansaaja wants to control the pace but Tappio is squirming around nicely.
The referee warns Tappio that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Turpaansaaja lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Turpaansaaja won't let Tappio get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Turpaansaaja landing strikes from the mount and Tappio is in trouble!
You get the feeling that Tappio really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turpaansaaja landing strikes from the mount and Tappio is in trouble!
Tappio is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Severi Turpaansaaja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turpaansaaja controlling his opponent.
Tappio tries to buck Turpaansaaja off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Severi Turpaansaaja dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tappio misses with a shot to the body
and Turpaansaaja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turpaansaaja throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tappio on the side of the head.
Tappio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turpaansaaja counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tappio tries to kick Turpaansaaja off but Turpaansaaja keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Turpaansaaja trying to control the action but Tappio is working from the bottom.
Turpaansaaja wants to pass to mount but Tappio is defending the position.
Turpaansaaja decides to stand and escape the position.
Turpaansaaja scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tappio feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tappio trying to control but Turpaansaaja is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja seems keen to control Tappio's posture.
Turpaansaaja wants to get back to his feet but Tappio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tappio trying to control the position from guard on top but Turpaansaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Turpaansaaja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tappio won't allow Turpaansaaja to sweep him here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Turpaansaaja fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Turpaansaaja closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tappio did well to prevent Turpaansaaja getting side control.
Tappio is trying to stand back up but Turpaansaaja is controlling him
Turpaansaaja takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tappio is trying to stand up here but Turpaansaaja is controlling him well.
Turpaansaaja is pressing down on Tappio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tappio is holding on for now.
Tappio kicks Turpaansaaja off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappio ducks right into an uppercut from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turpaansaaja connects with a jab.
Tappio tries to move into range but Turpaansaaja moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tappio misses with a takedown attempt
letting Turpaansaaja counter with a right hand.
Turpaansaaja displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tappio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Turpaansaaja counters with a stiff right hand.
Tappio gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tappio is looking to stand up but Turpaansaaja isn't so interested in that idea.
Turpaansaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Tappio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tappio keeping moving, preventing Turpaansaaja from controlling successfully.
Severi Turpaansaaja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turpaansaaja sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tappio wants to stand but Turpaansaaja is controlling the position.
Turpaansaaja trying to control but Tappio is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Turpaansaaja lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turpaansaaja.
Juha Tappio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turpaansaaja clinches up with Tappio and pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Severi Turpaansaaja showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turpaansaaja has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Severi Turpaansaaja!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Severi Turpaansaaja!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Severi Turpaansaaja!
Severi Turpaansaaja wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Strange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Rupponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strange comes to the cage accompanied by Adam Strange - Traveller. Rupponen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: SMC Hoodrats. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Strange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Rupponen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rupponen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rupponen wants to free his trapped foot but Strange is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Strange wants to get back to full guard.
Rupponen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rupponen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Strange!
Strange is trying to escape the mount.
Rupponen forces the positional change into back control.
Rupponen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Strange.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rupponen controlling well, preventing Strange from escaping the position.
Strange prevents Rupponen from getting a body triangle.
Rupponen misses with a punch to the head.
Strange trying to control the action but Rupponen just sinks the hooks in.
Rupponen trying to control.
Rupponen controlling well, preventing Strange from escaping the position.
Rupponen throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Strange defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rupponen's arms.
Strange avoids the strikes from Rupponen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rupponen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rupponen struggling to land strikes to the head as Strange covers up.
Rupponen is controlling the position but Strange somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Strange manages to get to full guard.
Rupponen forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strange is staying active underneath Rupponen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rupponen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rupponen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rupponen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Strange is breathing heavily.
Rupponen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Strange is trying to escape the mount.
Rupponen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rupponen with the ground and pound from mount.
Strange is trying to escape the mount.
Rupponen has hold of Strange's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Strange manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strange has given up his back.
Rupponen misses with an elbow to the head.
Strange is really stuck here.
Rupponen working for a choke but Strange is defending well.
Strange covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Rupponen has the hooks in. Strange is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rupponen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Strange has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Rupponen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Strange keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strange gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rupponen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rupponen passes Strange's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rupponen wants to pass to mount but Strange is defending the position.
Niko Rupponen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rupponen works his way into full mount!
Strange is looking to improve his position but Rupponen isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rupponen unloads with some shots from mount but Strange bucks and avoids them well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strange wants to control but Rupponen is having none of it.
Rupponen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rupponen controlling the pace for now.
Rupponen trying to control but Strange is having none of it.
Rupponen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rupponen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Strange is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Rupponen.
Rupponen landing shots from mount.
Rupponen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Strange is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Rupponen has taken his back.
Rupponen looking for the choke from the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strange fending off the submission attempt from Rupponen.
Strange tries to roll but Rupponen sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strange is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Rupponen looking for the choke from the back.
Rupponen punishes Strange with strikes from the back mount.
Strange tries to break free.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Rupponen. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Strange tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Strange is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rupponen controlling his opponent.
Rupponen scoring with strikes but Strange is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rupponen with shots to the head and body - Strange looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rupponen fails to take his opponent's back.
Rupponen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Strange looks a forlorn figure.
Rupponen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Strange working to try and regain half guard.
Rupponen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rupponen trying to control but Strange is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strange can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Rupponen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rupponen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rupponen prevents Strange from improving his position.
Rupponen is looking to advance position but Strange won't allow it.
Strange trying to control here.
Rupponen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rupponen works his way into full mount!
Strange tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strange tries to improve his position but instead Rupponen has taken his back!
Rupponen is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Strange has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Rupponen has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Strange taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Rupponen doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Niko Rupponen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Lecouc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalema Kirunda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lecouc comes into the arena with Danzig - Twist Of Cain blaring out of the sound system. Kirunda comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Hellacopters - In The Sign of Octopus kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Lecouc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalema Kirunda!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirunda tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kirunda waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Lecouc.
Kirunda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lecouc looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kirunda is fending him off so far but Lecouc persists. Nope, Kirunda circles away and we're back to standing.
Lecouc shoots in and bounces Kirunda off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kirunda wants to stand but Lecouc is controlling the position.
Lecouc postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lecouc is in close to Kirunda's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lecouc postures up in Kirunda's guard and throws a big left but Kirunda blocks it.
Lecouc chips away with some ground and pound.
Lecouc works over Kirunda with some ground and pound from guard.
Lecouc in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lecouc scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lecouc has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lecouc distracts Kirunda with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lecouc stands up over Kirunda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lecouc throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kirunda wants to stand up but Lecouc is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirunda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecouc working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kirunda is looking to stand up but Lecouc isn't so interested in that idea.
Lecouc throwing strikes from guard but Kirunda blocks nicely.
Kirunda wants to stand up but Lecouc is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lecouc motions for Kirunda to come forward. Lecouc throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kirunda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lecouc takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lecouc misses with the combination.
Kirunda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lecouc throws out the jab.
Kirunda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lecouc paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lecouc drives through and clinches with Kirunda against the cage.
Lecouc goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kirunda prevents it.
Lecouc prevents Kirunda from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecouc tries for a takedown but Kirunda manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Lecouc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lecouc has picked Kirunda up - he's going for a ride! Lecouc dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lecouc looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lecouc is breathing heavily.
Kirunda pushes Lecouc off looking to stand but Lecouc dives back in and keeps control.
Kirunda makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lecouc is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kirunda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lecouc moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Kalema Kirunda has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kirunda avoids the body shot from Lecouc.
Lecouc fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kalema Kirunda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirunda tries to clinch up but Lecouc circles away and keeps his distance.
Lecouc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lecouc avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kirunda swinging wilding here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecouc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lecouc has Kirunda up against the cage in a clinch.
Kirunda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kirunda pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lecouc is out of range and Kirunda settles back down.
Lecouc misses with a two punch combination.
Kirunda has Lecouc up against the cage in a clinch.
Lecouc has Kirunda pressed against the cage, preventing Kirunda from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lecouc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lecouc shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kirunda is trying to stand.
Kirunda pushes Lecouc off and gets back to his feet.
Lecouc clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirunda is working Lecouc over against the cage.
Lecouc is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kirunda pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kirunda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lecouc or not.
Lecouc goes for a takedown attempt but Kirunda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kirunda moves away from the strike by Lecouc.
Lecouc tries to clinch but Kirunda moves out of range.
Kirunda stuffs the takedown attempt from Lecouc. Lecouc gets slowly back to his feet.
Kirunda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lecouc looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kirunda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kirunda wants to clinch.
Lecouc blocks a low kick nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kirunda clinches but Lecouc breaks the clinch
and Lecouc counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Lecouc dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalema Kirunda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kirunda fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lecouc.
Lecouc tries to clinch up but Kirunda circles away and keeps his distance.
Lecouc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirunda manages to avoid it.
Alex Lecouc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lecouc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kirunda.
Kirunda leaves Lecouc with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lecouc comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lecouc circles away from the clinch attempt
so Lecouc counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kirunda can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lecouc loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kirunda pushes Lecouc off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kirunda moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lecouc swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kirunda holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kirunda breaks the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lecouc, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirunda avoids the head kick by Lecouc.
Kirunda slaps away a takedown attempt from Lecouc, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Lecouc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lecouc fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kirunda throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kirunda tries to close the distance and clinch but Lecouc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A shot to the body from Lecouc misses
and Kirunda counters with a one-two to the body.
Kirunda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kirunda avoids the body shot from Lecouc.
A left and a right from Kirunda both land. Nice combination.
Lecouc keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kirunda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kirunda takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lecouc fails to land the takedown.
Kalema Kirunda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kirunda avoids the body shot from Lecouc.
Lecouc thows a body shot but no joy.
Lecouc swings for the body but Kirunda moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecouc takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kirunda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lecouc swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lecouc thows a body shot but no joy.
Kirunda clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lecouc swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirunda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lecouc drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kirunda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kirunda throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lecouc on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lecouc shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kirunda defends it nicely.
Kirunda pushes Lecouc up against the cage in a clinch.
Lecouc has Kirunda pressed against the cage, preventing Kirunda from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kirunda is pressed up against the cage. Lecouc has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kirunda down to the mat. Kirunda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kirunda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecouc has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lecouc there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kirunda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lecouc.
Kirunda misses with a low kick.
Lecouc swats away the attempt to clinch by Kirunda.
Kirunda moves into the clinch.
Lecouc trying to land knees to the body.
Lecouc keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kirunda's efforts to push away.
Kirunda is looking to break free of the clinch but Lecouc has double underhooks.
Lecouc tries to score a body lock takedown but Kirunda shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lecouc wants the takedown. Kirunda is fighting it off but Lecouc persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kirunda's guard against the cage.
Lecouc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kirunda pushes Lecouc off and gets back to his feet.
Kirunda moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kirunda misses with the combination.
Lecouc is looking to wear down Kirunda with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kirunda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lecouc. Lecouc obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecouc shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kirunda as he jumps to the side.
Lecouc circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lecouc wants to clinch but Kirunda slips to the side
and Kirunda counters with a thumping low kick.
Lecouc throws a lazy head kick
letting Kirunda counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Lecouc misses.
Kirunda blocks the body kick.
Kirunda wants to clinch.
Kirunda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lecouc. That did some damage!
Lecouc tries to move into range but Kirunda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lecouc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kirunda throws out the jab.
Lecouc shoots in for a takedown but Kirunda shows good takedown defense.
Kirunda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lecouc.
Kirunda checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalema Kirunda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kalema Kirunda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lecouc clinches but Kirunda breaks the clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lecouc scores with a jab to the head.
Kirunda moves into range and clinches up with Lecouc.
Lecouc using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kirunda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lecouc is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kirunda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lecouc has Kirunda pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kirunda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lecouc has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kirunda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Lecouc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirunda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kirunda scores with a sloppy right hand. Lecouc should have avoided that one.
Lecouc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kirunda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kirunda displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kirunda throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lecouc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kirunda lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kirunda.
Lecouc closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lecouc wants to free his trapped foot but Kirunda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lecouc is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirunda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lecouc.
Lecouc throwing shots but Kirunda is blocking nicely.
Kirunda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kirunda is looking to escape.
Kirunda is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lecouc missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kirunda wants to clinch.
Kirunda keeps the fight on the outside.
Lecouc forces Kirunda back against the cage and clinches.
Lecouc drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kirunda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kirunda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lecouc chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kirunda can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecouc doesn't manage to clinch there - Kirunda circles away.
Kirunda is looking to clinch.
Kirunda forces Lecouc back against the cage and clinches.
Lecouc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lecouc throws a head kick but Kirunda moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kirunda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lecouc misses with a leg kick
and Kirunda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kirunda closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lecouc counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kirunda doesn't manage to clinch there - Lecouc circles away.
A clash of legs there as Kirunda blocks the low kick.
Lecouc throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kirunda's waist but Kirunda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lecouc off to one side.
Kirunda misses with a head kick.
Lecouc closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kirunda rushes Lecouc and presses him up against the cage.
Lecouc drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kirunda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lecouc is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kirunda is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirunda has had enough of the clinch but Lecouc keeps him there for the moment.
Lecouc can't get the takedown.
Kirunda is trying to maintain a safe position but Lecouc gets an underhook and turns Kirunda into the cage.
Lecouc tries to score a body lock takedown but Kirunda shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kirunda breaks the clinch.
Kirunda tries to clinch but Lecouc is having none of it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kirunda.
Kirunda's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kirunda duly obliges.
Lecouc looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kirunda gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kirunda kicks Lecouc off and gets to his feet.
Lecouc keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Kirunda misses.
Lecouc throws a right and a left that Kirunda avoids nicely.
Kirunda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lecouc scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kirunda is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirunda parries the strikes from Lecouc easily there. Lecouc is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kirunda to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lecouc is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kirunda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kirunda throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kirunda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kirunda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lecouc.
Lecouc shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kirunda as he avoids it easily.
Kirunda has managed to clinch.
Lecouc is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirunda breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirunda closes the distance and clinches.
Lecouc has Kirunda pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kirunda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kirunda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lecouc or not.
Kirunda scores with a hook to the body.
Kirunda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lecouc shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalema Kirunda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kirunda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Kalema Kirunda!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Kalema Kirunda!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Kalema Kirunda!
Kalema Kirunda wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Lacey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roibos Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roibos Fredriksson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mathew Lacey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roibos Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lacey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fredriksson takes one to the chin there.
Fredriksson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lacey checks it well.
Lacey takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Mathew Lacey has been cut.
Fredriksson lands a left and a right that send Lacey crashing to the mat, dazed. Fredriksson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lacey is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fredriksson fakes the body blow, causing Lacey to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Lacey goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roibos Fredriksson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Killmeister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elio Mohorovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killmeister's entrance music is The Lumberjack- Jackyl. A fine choice. Elio Mohorovic is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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201 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Killmeister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Elio Mohorovic!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Mohorovic blocks the leg kick.
Killmeister takes a swing at Mohorovic's ribcage but misses.
Mohorovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killmeister.
Mohorovic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mohorovic misses with a straight right.
Killmeister looks to land a left hand but Mohorovic moved out of range nicely.
Mohorovic slips a straight right by Killmeister.
Killmeister stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Killmeister misses with a body shot.
Mohorovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Killmeister throws a shot from downtown. Mohorovic moves away and avoids it.
Killmeister throws out a loose jab but Mohorovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mohorovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Killmeister can't escape the position.
Killmeister is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mohorovic scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Killmeister?
Mohorovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Killmeister is looking to get to half guard.
Killmeister is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killmeister takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
It looks like Jack Killmeister has been cut.
Killmeister is looking to improve his position but Mohorovic isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee warns Killmeister that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Killmeister tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Mohorovic.
Killmeister is rocked!
Jack Killmeister's cut is getting worse.
Mohorovic landing punches.
Oh Killmeister is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jack Killmeister's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Killmeister regains half guard.
Mohorovic is thwarting Killmeister's attempts to control the position.
Mohorovic working the head and body with strikes.
Killmeister seems to have got his legs back now.
Killmeister tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mohorovic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohorovic is looking to take a break and control but Killmeister is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Killmeister is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mohorovic pulls his head out easily.
Mohorovic working Killmeister over with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killmeister is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Killmeister taking some punishment here, with Mohorovic in his half guard.
Killmeister looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Killmeister keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mohorovic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Killmeister defends it well.
Mohorovic blocks the strikes from Killmeister.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohorovic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Killmeister with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Killmeister trying to control but Mohorovic postures up.
Mohorovic trying to pass the guard but Killmeister defending well.
Killmeister punching from the bottom.
Killmeister is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mohorovic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Killmeister is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Killmeister tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mohorovic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Killmeister is able to avoid easily.
Jack Killmeister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Killmeister swings for the body but Mohorovic moves out of range.
Mohorovic throws a hook but Killmeister blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Killmeister.
Mohorovic waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Killmeister.
Mohorovic ducks under a wild hook from Killmeister.
Nice defenses there by Killmeister.
Mohorovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Killmeister.
Killmeister pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Killmeister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mohorovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killmeister.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mohorovic.
Killmeister takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jeez, Jack Killmeister's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot by Mohorovic.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Killmeister's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Elio Mohorovic!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sami Kykkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Kykkonen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Average misses.
Kykkonen loads up on a big right hand but Average slips the punch.
Kykkonen misses with an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Average. That's going to slow Kykkonen down.
Kykkonen moves out of range of the leg kick from Average.
Kykkonen takes one to the side of the head.
Average slips a straight right by Kykkonen.
Kykkonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Kykkonen waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Average.
Kykkonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Average.
Kykkonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kykkonen connects with a nice looking jab.
Average lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kykkonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Average thows a left - swing and a miss!
Average moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kykkonen throws a series of punches but Average moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average slips a jab from Kykkonen.
Kykkonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kykkonen blocks a head kick by Average.
Kykkonen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kykkonen looks to throw the jab but Average is out of range.
Average paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Average uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kykkonen.
Average clobbers Kykkonen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Average will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kykkonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kykkonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Average.
Average uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kykkonen.
Kykkonen throws a sloppy body shot
and Average counters with a one-two to the body.
Kykkonen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kykkonen is rocked!
Kykkonen stuffs the takedown attempt from Average. Average gets slowly back to his feet.
Kykkonen lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Joe Average has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kykkonen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Average scores with a takedown into Kykkonen's guard.
Kykkonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Average trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kykkonen keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Kykkonen being controlled here, momentarily.
Average scoring with punches to the head and body.
Average has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Average makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kykkonen wants to stand up but Average is controlling him.
Kykkonen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kykkonen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Average fails to land with a series of punches.
Joe Average seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kykkonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Kykkonen missing with a left hand there. Average was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kykkonen wants to slow Average down by chopping away at his legs.
Average tests Kykkonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kykkonen misses with a hook.
Average clinches up against the cage.
Average throws a knee to the head but misses.
Average gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Average wants to pass the guard but Kykkonen is defending well.
Kykkonen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Average clinches with his opponent.
Average drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kykkonen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sami Kykkonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Average.
Average moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Average dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Average's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Average cracks the inside of Kykkonen's front leg.
Average wants to clinch up but Kykkonen keeps it at a distance.
Average misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Kykkonen.
Kykkonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Average sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Kykkonen misses.
Average moves out of range of the strikes.
Average blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kykkonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Average throws out the jab.
Donk. Kykkonen catches Average right on the button with a cross.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Average, right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Average. That's going to slow Kykkonen down.
Average with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kykkonen throws an overhand right that lands on Average's shoulder, as Average tries to avoid the shot.
Kykkonen looks to land a combination but Average avoids it well.
Average wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Average misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Average looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Average misses with a wild body shot.
Kykkonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Average is just out of range.
Average throws a sloppy head kick and Kykkonen moves out of range easily.
Kykkonen throws a shot from downtown. Average moves away and avoids it.
Average shoots in and drives through. Kykkonen sprawls well.
Kykkonen misses with a hook. Average ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Average scores with a jab to the head.
Average falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kykkonen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Average thinking.
Average misses with a head kick.
Kykkonen throws a big shot that misses.
Average throws a looping overhand right but Kykkonen ducks down to avoid it.
Average just misses with a punch to the body.
Joe Average seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Average throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Average shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kykkonen defends it nicely.
Nice cross by Average.
Average ducks under a wild hook from Kykkonen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kykkonen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kykkonen takes a swing at Average's ribcage but misses.
Kykkonen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kykkonen misses with a hook. Average ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Kykkonen misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Kykkonen.
Kykkonen motions for Average to come forward. Kykkonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Average.
Average closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kykkonen circles away.
Sami Kykkonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Average.
Kykkonen throws a hook but Average avoids it easily.
Kykkonen misses with a hook. Average ducked under it nicely.
Kykkonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Average.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Average tries to clinch but Kykkonen is having none of it.
Average lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Average connects with a looping right hand.
Kykkonen blocks a jab.
Average lands an overhand right.
Average lands a jab to the nose.
Average slips a straight right by Kykkonen.
Kykkonen throws out a loose jab but Average uses good head movement to avoid it.
Average wants to clinch.
Average throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Average shoots for a double leg takedown but Kykkonen sprawls well. He's pushed Average's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Average showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Average's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Average keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kykkonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Average was well out of range. Poor timing from Kykkonen.
Kykkonen misses with an uppercut.
Kykkonen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Average looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Average tries to clinch there but Kykkonen circles away.
Kykkonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Average tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kykkonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Average defending well as Kykkonen loads up on a big left hand.
Average punishes Kykkonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Kykkonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kykkonen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kykkonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kykkonen ducks under a wild hook from Average.
Average scores with the left hand. Kykkonen knows he should have avoided that one.
Average is looking to clinch.
Average misses with an uppercut.
Kykkonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kykkonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Average.
Some wild striking there from Kykkonen.
Average misses with a jab, cross combination.
Average shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kykkonen sprawls well. Kykkonen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Average gets slowly back to his feet.
Kykkonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Average throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Average thuds a left hand into Kykkonen's body.
Average throws out a leg kick but Kykkonen moves out of range and Average only half commits.
Average stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kykkonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Average is looking to clinch but Kykkonen is avoiding it.
Average cracks Kykkonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kykkonen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Average throws a jab when Kykkonen was well out of range.
Average shoots in for a takedown but Kykkonen shows good takedown defense.
Sami Kykkonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Average.
Average takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Average moves into the clinch.
Kykkonen avoiding damage as Average throws knees to the body.
Average misses with a knee strike.
Average lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kykkonen is trying to break free.
Average creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kykkonen takes an elbow to the temple.
Kykkonen tries to circle away but Average has him pinned against the cage.
Average misses with a knee to the head.
Average lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kykkonen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Average lands an elbow inside.
Average pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Average lands an elbow inside.
Kykkonen dodges an elbow strike from Average.
Kykkonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Average lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kykkonen blocks an elbow strike from Average.
Kykkonen avoids a wild elbow strike from Average.
Kykkonen working hard to break the clinch.
Kykkonen has had enough of the clinch but Average keeps him there for the moment.
Average throws a punch but it's blocked by Kykkonen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kykkonen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Average has him pressed against the cage.
Average throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kykkonen is trying to break the clinch but Average is controlling him.
Kykkonen is trying to break the clinch but Average is controlling him.
Average tries to land knees in the clinch but Kykkonen avoids the damage to the body.
Average tries a body shot but Kykkonen blocks it.
Kykkonen avoids the elbow strike from Average, against the cage.
Average throws a punch but it's blocked by Kykkonen.
Average looking to throw knees to the head but Kykkonen is blocking nicely.
Average is trying to drag Kykkonen to the mat but Kykkonen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kykkonen blocking some punches.
Average looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Average looking to slow down the pace here.
Kykkonen wants to get back to striking at distance but Average won't allow it.
Kykkonen is looking to break free of the clinch but Average has double underhooks.
Kykkonen is trying to break the clinch but Average is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Sami Kykkonen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Joe Average's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Average doesn't manage to clinch there - Kykkonen circles away.
Kykkonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Average slips a jab from Kykkonen.
Kykkonen misses with a body kick.
Average looks to land a right hand but Kykkonen moved out of range.
Kykkonen slips a straight right by Average.
Average connects with a crisp jab.
Kykkonen leaves Average with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab from Kykkonen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average misses with a body shot
letting Kykkonen counter with a right hand.
Average throws a body punch but Kykkonen moves out of range.
Average connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kykkonen. Kykkonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average feints and as Kykkonen raises his hands in defense, Average changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Average is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Average postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kykkonen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Average, into his guard.
Kykkonen wants to stand and escape but instead Average has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kykkonen keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Kykkonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Average.
Average throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average trying to move into half guard but instead Kykkonen has managed to sweep!
Kykkonen won't allow Average to sweep him here.
Kykkonen tries to stand but Average is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Average manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kykkonen manages to get himself to full guard.
Average stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kykkonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Average wants to control from the top but Kykkonen keeps moving.
Average drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kykkonen dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kykkonen wants to get up but he can't break Average's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Average looking for a sweep. Not yet Average, not yet.
Kykkonen stands and steps away. Average gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Average slips under a jab from Kykkonen.
Kykkonen swings for the body but Average moves out of range.
Average thumps Kykkonen with a low kick.
Kykkonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Average is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kykkonen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kykkonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kykkonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Average.
Kykkonen takes one on the button.
A jab lands there for Kykkonen.
Good standup being displayed there by Average as he connects with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kykkonen!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Kykkonen had his way with Joe Average in that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Average's cut.
That's time! Kykkonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kykkonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Average drives through and clinches with Kykkonen against the cage.
Average with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Average lands an elbow inside that Kykkonen shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Average.
Average tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kykkonen avoids it.
Average lands with a left to the head.
Kykkonen tries to break the clinch but Average is controlling the position.
Kykkonen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kykkonen blocks the elbow strike.
Average manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Average scores with a knee to the head.
Average tries to score a body lock takedown but Kykkonen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Average has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kykkonen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Average is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kykkonen holding both Average 's hands and preventing any damage.
Average is persistently looking for the submission but Kykkonen is defending it well.
Kykkonen covering up well under a series of strikes from Average.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kykkonen looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Average is persistently looking for the submission but Kykkonen is defending it well.
Average goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Kykkonen escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Kykkonen tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average trying to control but Kykkonen postures up.
Average tries to get to full guard but Kykkonen has control of the leg.
Kykkonen is thwarting Average's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Average is looking for a sweep. Kykkonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Average slips a jab from Kykkonen.
Average keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Average throws out a loose jab but Kykkonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good shot there by Average.
Average throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Average takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kykkonen misses with a body shot
and Kykkonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kykkonen tests Average's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Average comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Average has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Joe Average!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Joe Average!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Joe Average!
Joe Average wins by unanimous decision!
Joe Average is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Krueger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Hearns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hearns's choice of entrance music: Darude - Sandstorm. Thomas Hearns has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Freddy Krueger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Hearns!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hearns rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krueger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hearns misses with a series of wild punches.
Krueger misses with a wild body shot.
Krueger misses with a body shot.
Krueger misses with a straight right.
Hearns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krueger.
Krueger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hearns misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearns misses with the combination.
Hearns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thomas Hearns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krueger misses with a hook. Hearns ducked under it nicely.
Krueger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Krueger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hearns slips a jab from Krueger.
Krueger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hearns to the mat! Hearns manages to get full guard.
Hearns is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Krueger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Krueger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Krueger throws a big right hand that misses.
Hearns wants to stand and escape but Krueger is having none of it.
Kruegeris looking to pass into half guard but Hearns pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hearns is in guard.
Hearns trying to control the position from guard on top but Krueger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hearns tries to stand but Krueger is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krueger throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hearns wants to stand but Krueger has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hearns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krueger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Krueger throws a hook to the side of Hearns's head but Hearns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krueger moves out of range of the strikes.
Hearns looks to throw the jab but Krueger is out of range.
Hearns walks into a straight right hand from Krueger.
Hearns slips under a jab from Krueger.
Hearns misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearns lands with a straight right. Krueger didn't see that one coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krueger.
Krueger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Krueger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Krueger shoots in looking for a takedown. Hearns tries to sprawl out of it but Krueger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hearns manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hearns throws a nice looking combination but Krueger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krueger fails with a takedown attempt.
Krueger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hearns circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krueger shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Krueger was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Krueger cracks Hearns with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Krueger landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hearns is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hearns is desperately trying to improve his position but Krueger has a good base and remains in mount.
Hearns wants to control but Krueger is having none of it.
Krueger prevents Hearns from getting the reversal.
Hearns is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hearns somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Freddy Krueger will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Krueger shoots in but no luck this time.
A left lands for Hearns.
Hearns looks to land a left hand but Krueger moved out of range nicely.
Krueger misses with a jab to the body
and Hearns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krueger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krueger lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
BOOM! Krueger connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hearns taking shots to the head.
Hearns keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Krueger throws some wild stikes that Hearns manages to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearns wants to control but Krueger is having none of it.
Krueger is landing with some decent strikes but Hearns is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krueger lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hearns is looking to get to half guard.
Krueger throwing strikes here but Hearns is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Krueger cracks Hearns with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hearns wants to try and get back to his feet.
Krueger fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
You get the feeling that Hearns really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The referee warns Hearns that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hearns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krueger with shots to the head and body - Hearns looks very uncomfortable down there.
Krueger breaks from Hearns's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Freddy Krueger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee warns Hearns that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Krueger wants to control the pace but Hearns is squirming around nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hearns can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krueger landing shots from mount.
Hearns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krueger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hearns tries to lock up and control but Krueger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Krueger lands with some strikes.
Krueger lands a nice shot to the head.
Krueger is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hearns can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hearns is wriggling around trying to escape.
Krueger connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Krueger punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krueger jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hearns manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Krueger throws an elbow but Hearns slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hearns pushes Krueger away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Krueger gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hearns dodges the ground and pound from Krueger.
Krueger tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hearns can't do much from the bottom here.
Krueger goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hearns has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Krueger but great work by Hearns.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Krueger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hearns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hearns tries to bum rush Krueger with a series of wild strikes but Krueger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krueger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hearns paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hearns connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Krueger tumbling to the canvas! Hearns pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Krueger was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Thomas Hearns!
Thomas Hearns is the new middleweight champion!
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