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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Nator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aku Paukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ispa Nator!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aku Paukku!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paukku defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nator.
Nator keeps the fight on the outside.
Paukku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Paukku misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nator.
Paukku fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nator, right into the meat.
Nator shoots in for a takedown but Paukku shows good takedown defense.
Nator throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paukku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Paukku closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Nator's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Paukku prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ispa Nator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nator looking for a takedown.
Paukku gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Paukku misses with a knee strike.
Paukku taking a breather.
Paukku landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nator has clasped his hands together around Paukku's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Paukku wants to get back to his feet but Nator drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Paukku tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Paukku is trying to escape the mount.
Nator unloads with some shots from mount but Paukku bucks and avoids them well.
Nator controlling the pace for now.
Nator 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.
Paukku is trying to reverse the position but instead Nator has taken his back - oops!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
You can see the frustration on Paukku's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Paukku defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nator's arms.
Nator is breathing heavily.
Paukku breaks Nator's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Paukku tries to stand but Nator is controlling from the bottom.
Paukku stands and steps away. Nator gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nator throws a looping overhand right but Paukku ducks down to avoid it.
Paukku fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paukku tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ispa Nator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Paukku.
Paukku blocks a head kick by Nator.
Paukku closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Paukku crunches a lovely knee into Nator's ribcage.
Paukku keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nator's efforts to push away.
Nator goes for a takedown in the clinch but Paukku prevents it.
Paukku working Nator over with knees to the body.
Nator tries to pull guard but Paukku holds him up against the ropes and eventually Nator drops back down to his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nator blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nator takes an elbow to the temple.
Paukku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Paukku pushes off an throws an elbow but Nator leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Paukku throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nator blocks it with crossed arms.
Paukku is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paukku lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Ispa Nator has been cut.
Paukku is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nator managing to block the knees to the body from Paukku.
Paukku keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nator's efforts to push away.
Nator tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paukku connects with a knee to the head.
Paukku comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Paukku is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Paukku is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Paukku landing knees to the body.
Paukku with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paukku content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Paukku pushes off an throws an elbow but Nator leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Paukku throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nator blocks it with crossed arms.
Nator wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Paukku comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Paukku comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aku Paukku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ispa Nator's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Paukku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nator paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paukku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paukku has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paukku prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nator can't break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Paukku throws an elbow but misses.
Paukku lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Paukku throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nator looking for a takedown.
Paukku lands an elbow just above Nator 's eye.
Paukku throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paukku scores a nice knee to the body.
A short left from Paukku.
Paukku gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nator.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ispa Nator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nator is trying to break the clinch but Paukku is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paukku gets through Nator's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paukku lands an elbow inside.
Paukku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nator or not.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Nator wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Paukku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Paukku utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nator takes a shot to the head.
Paukku breaks the clinch.
Paukku moves in looking to clinch but Nator pushes him off.
Ispa Nator is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paukku scores with a push kick.
Paukku tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nator swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paukku lands a jab to the nose.
Nator loads up on a big right hand but Paukku slips the punch.
Nator takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paukku wants to clinch.
Paukku scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Paukku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paukku goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Paukku scores with a head kick.
Paukku lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nator takes one on the button.
Paukku swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nator.
Paukku stuffs the takedown.
Nator tries to keep at a distance but Paukku has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paukku tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paukku stalls.
Paukku misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paukku misses with a knee strike.
Paukku wants to stall.
Paukku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Paukku lands an elbow that stopped Nator in his tracks for a moment.
Paukku looking to throw knees to the head but Nator is blocking nicely.
Paukku lands an elbow inside.
Paukku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paukku tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paukku lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nator takes an elbow to the forehead.
Paukku breaks the clinch.
Paukku rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nator moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paukku stuffs the takedown attempt from Nator. Nator gets slowly back to his feet.
Paukku rushes Nator and presses him up against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paukku pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Paukku.
Paukku with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nator drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paukku is looking to control Nator's arms but Nator gets an underhook and turns him. Now Paukku has his back to the ropes.
Paukku comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Paukku landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Paukku gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Paukku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paukku's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Paukku duly obliges.
Paukku throws a combination. Nator tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Paukku lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nator circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paukku jabs Nator right on the nose. Nator blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aku Paukku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ispa Nator's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nator takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nator fails with a takedown attempt.
Nator gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Paukku counters with a good, hard body kick but Nator shrugs it off.
Paukku fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nator, pushing him back against the ropes.
Paukku connects with a knee to the head.
Paukku tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nator fails to pull guard.
Paukku comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Paukku using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Paukku holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Paukku lands a damaging elbow.
Nator looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ispa Nator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paukku trying to stall but Nator improves his position.
Paukku missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paukku misses with a knee strike.
Paukku lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paukku lands a shoulder strike.
Paukku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nator changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paukku fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paukku works over Nator's head and body with a nice combination.
Paukku tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nator swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aku Paukku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paukku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nator shoots and misses
and Paukku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paukku tries to clinch but Nator moves out of range.
Paukku lands a head kick. Nator smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Paukku goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Paukku lands with a nice body kick.
Paukku throws a one two combo.
Nator walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paukku tries to clinch up but Nator circles away and keeps his distance.
Paukku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paukku throws a combination. Nator tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Paukku scores with a nice head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paukku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nator gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Paukku closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Paukku manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nator takes an elbow to the temple.
A hook to the body from Paukku.
Paukku just leaning against Nator, taking a breather.
Nator is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paukku putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nator in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paukku.
Paukku crunches a lovely knee into Nator's ribcage.
Nator is trying to break the clinch but Paukku has him pressed against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Paukku.
Paukku pushes off an throws an elbow but Nator leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Paukku is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Paukku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Paukku lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Paukku crunches a lovely knee into Nator's ribcage.
Aku Paukku seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paukku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A solid body kick from Paukku.
Paukku throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Paukku scores with a jab to the jaw.
Paukku throws a combination. Nator tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Paukku closes the distance and pushes Nator back into the ropes.
Paukku looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paukku breaks the clinch.
Aku Paukku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paukku connects with a body shot.
Paukku throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nator's head.
Nator keeps the fight on the outside.
Paukku lands a with a good body shot.
Nator takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paukku scoring well with a low kick there.
Nator keeps the fight on the outside.
Paukku scores with a head kick.
Nator closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paukku misses with a two punch combination.
Paukku tries to clinch there but Nator circles away.
Nator blocks a head kick by Paukku.
Nator moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aku Paukku really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ispa Nator's cut.
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.
A combination from Paukku does no damage.
Nator tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paukku sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nator somewhat.
Nator shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paukku but Paukku pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paukku with a hook.
Paukku throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nator on the side of the head.
Paukku cracks Nator with an open hand slap.
Paukku digs a good hook to Nator's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paukku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paukku digs a good body shot into Nator's ribs.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Paukku lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nator circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paukku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paukku throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nator on the side of the head.
Nator takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paukku jabs at Nator's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Paukku, as that shot connected.
A combination from Paukku does no damage.
Paukku throws a sloppy head kick and Nator moves out of range easily.
Paukku throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nator.
Paukku throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nator avoids the head kick by Paukku.
Nator swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Paukku to counter with a crisp jab.
Paukku misses with the combination.
Paukku connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paukku wants to clinch.
Paukku scores with a one two! Nator had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Nator.
Nator takes a kick to the side of the head.
Paukku takes the fight into the clinch.
Nator tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paukku smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ispa Nator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paukku looks to land a combination but Nator avoids it well.
Paukku connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nator's hands.
Paukku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paukku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nator throws out the jab.
Paukku moves in looking to clinch but Nator pushes him off.
Paukku gets a clinch.
Paukku lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Paukku swings wildly with an uppercut but Nator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paukku using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nator has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Paukku tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paukku throws an elbow that misses.
Paukku with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nator blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paukku is trying to break free.
Nator drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice elbow from Paukku.
That's four 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.
Paukku landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Paukku lands an elbow just above Nator 's eye.
Paukku using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nator has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short uppercut from Paukku.
Nator takes an elbow to the forehead.
Paukku lands an elbow inside that Nator shrugs off.
Paukku pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nator slips a jab and a cross from Paukku.
Paukku goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Paukku darts in and clinches Nator up against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Paukku keeps control of Nator as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paukku leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nator as Paukku tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aku Paukku dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ispa Nator's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Paukku goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nator, as that shot connected.
Paukku leaves Nator with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Paukku lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Paukku.
Nator shoots in and drives through. Paukku sprawls well.
Nator swats away the attempt to clinch by Paukku.
Paukku bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nator's head.
Paukku tries to clinch but Nator moves out of range.
Crunch! Paukku slams his shin into Nator's torso.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Paukku - that will leave a mark!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Paukku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paukku connects with a high kick.
Nator looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Paukku does it's job there.
Nator is rocked!
Nator will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Paukku thuds his right hand into Nator's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oh Nator is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paukku tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paukku.
Nator shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ispa Nator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paukku fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Paukku. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Paukku.
Paukku's corner calls for a 1-2. Paukku obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Paukku.
Paukku throws a series of punches but Nator moves out of range.
Paukku has closed the distance and engaged Nator in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Paukku.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paukku throws an elbow that misses.
Paukku lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from Paukku.
Paukku gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Well,Nator is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Knees in the clinch landing for Paukku.
Nator wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nator seems to have got his legs back now.
Paukku tries to land knees in the clinch but Nator avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paukku.
Paukku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paukku misses with an elbow strike.
Nator takes an elbow to the temple.
Paukku has Nator pressed against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Paukku.
Paukku misses with an elbow over the top.
Nator letting Paukku take a breather here.
Nator is trying to break the clinch but Paukku has him pressed against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paukku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nators head.
Paukku misses with an elbow strike.
Paukku lands a damaging elbow.
Paukku lands a nice elbow.
Paukku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nators head.
Nator tries to break the clinch but Paukku is controlling the position.
Paukku is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nator is keeping busy.
Paukku keeps control of Nator as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nator is working for takedown but Paukku is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paukku trying to control the position but instead, Nator has worked for underhooks and has pushed Paukku into the ropes.
Nator drops down looking for an ankle pick but Paukku pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paukku is looking to clinch but Nator is avoiding it.
Aku Paukku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nator throws a sloppy head kick
and Paukku counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Paukku.
Paukku comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ispa Nator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paukku lands a damaging elbow.
Paukku with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Paukku lands with a right to the head.
Paukku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nator backwards.
Paukku scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paukku scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Paukku.
Paukku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paukku lands an elbow inside.
Paukku tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paukku breaks from the clinch.
Paukku lands a glancing blow to the side of Nator's head.
Paukku moves in looking to clinch but Nator pushes him off.
Paukku lands a high kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Aku Paukku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paukku winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Aku Paukku!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Aku Paukku!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Aku Paukku!
Aku Paukku wins by unanimous decision!
Aku Paukku is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonaton Manzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manzo has chosen Breaking Benjamin - Dance With The Devil as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonaton Manzo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manzo swivels and escapes.
Manzo throws a right hand that McDonald ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonald also avoids with ease.
Manzo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Robert McDonald has been cut.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manzo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robert McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manzo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDonald.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manzo but Manzo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manzo keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Manzo circles away.
McDonald wants to clinch up but Manzo keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDonald.
McDonald takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manzo gets a clinch.
Manzo breaks the clinch.
Manzo leaves McDonald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Manzo throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Manzo.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Manzo.
Manzo scores with a punch to the head.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDonald tries to clinch
and Manzo counters with a crisp one two that drops McDonald! Manzo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McDonald to his feet! McDonald is in big trouble!
McDonald is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manzo misses with a double jab.
Manzo misses with a two punch combination.
Manzo throws a right hand that McDonald ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonald also avoids with ease.
Manzo lands a left and a right that send McDonald crashing to the mat, dazed. Manzo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
McDonald is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manzo throws an uppercut from hell that sends McDonald clean off his feet! He's out cold! Manzo stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonaton Manzo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maslov Mateusz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolmiokuristus has chosen bad boy - cascada as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Kalle Kolmiokuristus enters the ring!
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200 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maslov Mateusz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mateusz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kolmiokuristus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kolmiokuristus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kolmiokuristus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kolmiokuristus with a couple of short strikes.
Kolmiokuristus looking to finish Mateusz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mateusz!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mateusz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mateusz is breathing heavily.
Kolmiokuristus is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mateusz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kolmiokuristus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee warns Mateusz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
It looks like Maslov Mateusz has been cut.
Mateusz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mateusz tries to get out of the position.
Mateusz is in a horrible position here. Kolmiokuristus smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mateusz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Mateusz looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Kolmiokuristus! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taavetti Luupaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paavo Paukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luupaa comes to the ring accompanied by Bone Thugs N' Harmony - No Surrender. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taavetti Luupaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paavo Paukku!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paukku wants to clinch up but Luupaa keeps it at a distance.
Luupaa looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Paukku gets a takedown into half guard.
Paukku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paukku not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Paukku lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Paukku scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Luupaa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Luupaa has hold of Paukku's hands but Paukku slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Paukku is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Paukku missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
It looks like Paukku is going to stand back up.
Paukku working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luupaa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Luupaa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paukku throwing strikes from guard but Luupaa blocks nicely.
Paukku decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Paukku closes the distance and pushes Luupaa back into the ropes.
A short right from Paukku on the inside.
Paukku pushes Luupaa back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Paukku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Paukku.
A short right from Paukku on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Paukku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paukku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paukku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paukku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Luupaa backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Paukku.
Paukku lands a body punch in the clinch.
Paukku wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Paukku digs a right hand underneath Luupaa's ribcage. Luupaa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paukku gets through Luupaa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luupaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Paukku.
Paukku lands an uppercut.
Paukku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paukku cracks Luupaa with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Paukku.
Paukku lands a body punch in the clinch.
Paukku breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paukku tries to close the distance and clinch but Luupaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paukku misses with a leg kick.
Paukku rushes Luupaa and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Paukku.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paukku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paukku lands a shoulder strike.
Paukku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paukku cracks Luupaa with a nice body shot.
Luupaa is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Paukku gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Paukku digs a right hand into Luupaa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Luupaa's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Paukku as the two fighters clinch.
Paukku scores with a hook to the body.
Paukku breaks from the clinch.
Paukku tries to clinch up but Luupaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Luupaa tries for a takedown but Paukku circles away easily
and Paukku counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Luupaa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Paukku is looking to stand up but Luupaa won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paukku preventing the sweep.
Paukku working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Luupaa's head.
Luupaa wants to sweep here but Paukku controlling him for the moment.
Paukku must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Paukku moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paukku.
Luupaa takes a shot to the head.
Paukku lands with a short shot to the head.
Paukku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paukku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luupaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Paukku as the two fighters clinch.
Paukku misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paavo Paukku dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Paukku shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Luupaa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Paukku working Luupaa over with strikes.
Paukku looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Luupaa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Luupaa won't allow Paukku to pass to mount.
Luupaa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paukku's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paukku's back!
Paukku preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Luupaa.
You can see the frustration on Paukku's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Luupaa is looking to control Paukku but Paukku is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paukku is trying to get back to his feet but Luupaa has full control of the position and if anything, Paukku has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paukku is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Paukku really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Luupaa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paavo Paukku has got the better of the ground game so far.
Luupaa trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Paukku is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and Luupaa manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Paukku is in trouble and he's forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Taavetti Luupaa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kuolema (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateusz Maslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kalle Kuolema has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kuolema!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mateusz Maslov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuolema closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Maslov fails to pull guard.
Kuolema lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Mateusz Maslov has been cut.
Maslov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maslov manages to pull guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Maslov wants to sweep here but Kuolema controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maslov is on top in guard.
Kuolema wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuolema has a closed guard, preventing Maslov from standing up.
Kuolema is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuolema looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuolema is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuolema looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuolema, not yet.
Kuolema bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maslov's guard.
Maslov looks gassed!
Maslov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuolema working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuolema wants to control from the top but Maslov keeps moving.
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.
Maslov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maslov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kuolema tries to stand but Maslov is controlling from the bottom.
Kuolema wants to control from the top but Maslov keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuolema distracts Maslov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kuolema trying to control the position from guard on top but Maslov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuolema lands a couple of elbows.
Maslov keeping moving, preventing Kuolema from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Kalle Kuolema just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Maslov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kuolema looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kuolema regains half guard.
Kuolema wants to control but Maslov is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuolema gets full guard.
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 Kalle Kuolema will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mateusz Maslov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kuolema has closed the distance and engaged Maslov in a clinch.
Kuolema is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maslov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kuolema pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kuolema taking a breather.
Maslov wants a takedown but no success here.
Kuolema changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maslov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kuolema has Maslov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Maslov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuolema has him pressed against the ropes.
Maslov is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kuolema gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuolema.
Maslov is breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuolema working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuolema breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuolema will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kuolema. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuolema tries to close the distance and clinch but Maslov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuolema has his takedown stuffed
and Maslov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kuolema wants to sweep here but Maslov controlling him for the moment.
Maslov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuolema is keeping the position for now.
Kuolema controls Maslov momentarily but Maslov frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maslov won't allow Kuolema to get back to his feet.
Maslov wants to stand and escape but instead Kuolema has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Maslov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuolema. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maslov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maslov keeping moving, preventing Kuolema from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kuolema doesn't manage to clinch there - Maslov circles away.
Mateusz Maslov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuolema misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuolema darts in and clinches Maslov up against the ropes.
Kuolema pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuolema wants to clinch.
Kuolema darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maslov is trying to control but Kuolema passes into side control!
Kuolema is looking to take a break and control but Maslov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maslov looking for a sweep but Kuolema has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kalle Kuolema will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mateusz Maslov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kuolema gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maslov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kuolema won't be happy with that.
Kuolema is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kuolema is not content to let Maslov control the position.
Maslov working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maslov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maslov with the ground and pound but Kuolema regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kuolema wants to get back to his feet.
Maslov is stalling here. Kuolema is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Maslov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kuolema has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kuolema throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kuolema shoots for a takedown but Maslov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kuolema feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maslov's calf.
Kuolema has his takedown stuffed
and Maslov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kuolema!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kuolema. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maslov controlling his opponent.
Kuolema trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maslov avoids the attempt from Kuolema to control.
Kuolema is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kuolema wants to control but Maslov is having none of it.
Maslov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kuolema is looking to improve his position but Maslov isn't that keen on the idea.
Maslov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kuolema because Maslov loaded up on that one.
Maslov looking to control but Kuolema is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maslov throwing strikes but Kuolema uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuolema manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kuolema is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Maslov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mateusz Maslov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kuolema tries to clinch there but Maslov circles away.
A punch combination from Kuolema misses.
Horrible takedown by Kuolema or perhaps it was just good defense by Maslov which made him look bad.
Maslov takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuolema shoots in for a takedown but Maslov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maslov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kuolema throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maslov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kuolema holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maslov missing with knees to the body.
Kuolema jumps guard.
Kuolema is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuolema looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maslov is one step ahead there.
Kuolema controlling the position.
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.
Kuolema wants to sweep here but Maslov controlling him for the moment.
Maslov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Maslov tries to stand but Kuolema is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maslov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuolema is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kuolema wants to clinch up but Maslov keeps it at a distance.
Kuolema fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kuolema. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuolema moves out of range as Maslov strikes.
Kuolema looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maslov is fending him off so far but Kuolema persists. Nope, Maslov circles away and we're back to standing.
Maslov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kuolema counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kuolema is looking for a kimura but Maslov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuolema to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuolema is looking to pass Maslov's guard but actually Maslov recovers to full guard.
Maslov wants to sweep here but Kuolema controlling him for the moment.
Maslov keeping moving, preventing Kuolema from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kuolema had his way with Mateusz Maslov in that round.
The cut man is working on Mateusz Maslov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kuolema moves out of range of the leg kick from Maslov.
Kuolema gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kuolema tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maslov avoids it.
Kuolema wants a takedown.
Kuolema tries a knee to the head but Maslov blocks it.
Kuolema escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuolema moves into range and clinches up with Maslov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maslov decides to pull guard.
Kuolema won't allow Maslov to sweep him here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kuolema wants to control from the top but Maslov keeps moving.
Kuolema tries to stand but Maslov is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maslov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuolema is one step ahead there.
Maslov keeping moving, preventing Kuolema from controlling successfully.
Maslov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuolema throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kuolema with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maslov counters with a single leg into guard. Kuolema didn't expect that.
Kuolema controls Maslov momentarily but Maslov frees himself.
Maslov looking to sit in guard and control but Kuolema gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kuolema cracks Maslov with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuolema throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maslov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maslov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kuolema trying to control the position from guard on top but Maslov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maslov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Maslov misses with a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kuolema gets back to half guard.
Kuolema wants to control but Maslov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kuolema is refusing to be controlled, as Maslov sits in half guard.
Kuolema makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mateusz Maslov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kuolema has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Kalle Kuolema!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Mateusz Maslov!
The fight ends as a draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matto Luuttu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rowley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rowley has chosen Sandstorm as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matto Luuttu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Rowley!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luuttu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Luuttu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rowley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Luuttu content to control rather than advance.
Luuttu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Luuttu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rowley won't allow Luuttu to pass to mount.
Luuttu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Luuttu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luuttu controlling the action here.
Luuttu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rowley is desperately trying to improve his position but Luuttu has a good base and remains in mount.
Rowley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Luuttu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rowley can't escape the position.
Rowley defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Luuttu.
Luuttu lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rowley hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luuttu with a couple of short strikes.
Rowley is wriggling around trying to escape.
Luuttu tries to control but Rowley wriggling away.
Luuttu breaks from Rowley's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Luuttu controlling from the full mount.
Luuttu 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.
Rowley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Luuttu controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Matto Luuttu just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Rowley tries to clinch up but Luuttu circles away and keeps his distance.
Luuttu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luuttu shoots in for a takedown but Rowley shows good takedown defense.
Luuttu shoots in and bounces Rowley off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Rowley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Luuttu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rowley looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luuttu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Luuttu trying to control but Rowley is working from the bottom.
Luuttu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Luuttu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rowley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Luuttu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matto Luuttu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rowley tries to clinch but Luuttu is having none of it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rowley checks a leg kick.
Luuttu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rowley was covering up waiting for the punch and Luuttu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Luuttu scoring with some ground and pound.
Luuttu wants to control from the top but Rowley keeps moving.
Rowley wants to stand and escape but Luuttu is having none of it.
Luuttu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rowley is pulling down on Luuttu's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Luuttu defends well.
Rowley is breathing heavily.
Rowley wants to sweep here but Luuttu controlling him for the moment.
Luuttu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Luuttu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Luuttu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Luuttu moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowley is looking to regain half guard here but Luuttu keeps moving and retains side control.
Luuttu has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rowley!
Luuttu with a couple of short strikes.
Rowley defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Luuttu.
Luuttu scoring with strikes but Rowley is staying in there.
Luuttu controlling the pace for now.
Luuttu pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowley is squirming around, avoiding Luuttu's attempts to control the action.
Luuttu pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rowley really wants to buck Luuttu off and get back to his feet.
Luuttu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Luuttu is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rowley is surviving well by controlling Luuttu's body position as best he can.
Luuttu controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luuttu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rowley is wriggling around trying to escape.
Luuttu controlling the position easily from mount.
Rowley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rowley is trying to stand up.
Luuttu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matto Luuttu dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Luuttu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Luuttu showed some decent athleticism there.
Luuttu controlling the pace.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Matto Luuttu just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Luuttu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rowley looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luuttu is looking to advance position but Rowley won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luuttu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rowley is looking to control Luuttu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rowley avoid being mounted?
Luuttu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Luuttu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rowley for as long as he can get away with.
Rowley is trying to get back to full guard.
Luuttu controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rowley is in trouble now - Luuttu has advanced to mount!
Luuttu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Luuttu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Luuttu breaks from Rowley's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowley is looking to improve his position but Luuttu isn't that keen on the idea.
Luuttu lands with some strikes.
Luuttu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Luuttu tries to control but Rowley wriggling away.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Matto Luuttu just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Rowley has his takedown stuffed
and Luuttu counters with a takedown into side control.
Luuttu has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Luuttu controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Luuttu.
Luuttu controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matto Luuttu clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rowley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Luuttu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Luuttu wants to sweep here but Rowley controlling him for the moment.
Luuttu has his hands on Rowley's head, controlling the position.
Rowley stopping the sweep attempt from Luuttu.
Rowley wants to control from the top but Luuttu keeps moving.
Luuttu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Luuttu had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rowley is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Luuttu Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rowley's back instead.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Luuttu is riding his opponent, not letting Rowley buck him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luuttu misses with a punch to the head.
Rowley is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rowley just trying to survive but Luuttu is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Luuttu working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Luuttu doesn't have the hooks in and Rowley manages to turn into his guard.
Luuttu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rowley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rowley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rowley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two 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.
Luuttu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Luuttu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Luuttu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rowley is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rowley passes Luuttu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Luuttu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Luuttu.
Luuttu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Luuttu looking for a triangle here. Rowley is fighting it but it looks tight! Luuttu pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rowley is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Matto Luuttu!
Matto Luuttu is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Heiko Pander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uuno Turpahuuro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Heiko Pander has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heiko Pander!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uuno Turpahuuro!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pander moves in looking to clinch but Turpahuuro pushes him off.
Pander throws a nice looking combination but Turpahuuro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turpahuuro darts in and clinches Pander up against the ropes.
Pander scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Turpahuuro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turpahuuro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Turpahuuro trying to control the position but instead, Pander has worked for underhooks and has pushed Turpahuuro into the ropes.
Turpahuuro lands a knee to the head.
Pander stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Pander stalling.
Pander lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Pander.
Turpahuuro pushes Pander back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turpahuuro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pander blocks an uppercut.
Turpahuuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turpahuuro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pander blocks the elbow strike.
Turpahuuro misses with a punch to the body.
Turpahuuro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pander tries a knee to the head but Turpahuuro blocks it.
Pander looking to slow down the pace here.
Pander lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turpahuuro lands a left hand.
Pander lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turpahuuro backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpahuuro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pander backwards.
Pander lands an elbow just above Turpahuuro 's eye.
Turpahuuro is working Pander over against the ropes.
Turpahuuro has a couple of punches blocked by Pander.
Pander is trying to break the clinch but Turpahuuro has him pressed against the ropes.
Pander throws a head punch that misses.
Pander lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Still in the clinch, Pander scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pander tries to clinch up
and Turpahuuro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pander takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turpahuuro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pander takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pander tries to clinch but Turpahuuro moves out of range.
Pander moves in looking to clinch but Turpahuuro pushes him off.
Pander closes the distance looking to clinch
and Turpahuuro moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Pander.
Turpahuuro misses with a knee to the head.
Pander throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pander manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Turpahuuro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turpahuuro dodges an elbow strike from Pander.
Pander blocks an uppercut.
Turpahuuro just leaning against Pander, taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Pander.
Pander lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turpahuuro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turpahuuro tries to stall but Pander uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pander lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Turpahuuro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pander presses Turpahuuro against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uuno Turpahuuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turpahuuro throws out the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pander.
Pander darts in trying to clinch
and Turpahuuro counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpahuuro with a hook.
Pander wants to clinch
and Turpahuuro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pander dodges an elbow strike from Turpahuuro.
Turpahuuro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pander.
Turpahuuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turpahuuro lands a nice elbow.
Pander takes an elbow to the temple.
Pander with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Turpahuuro is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Pander has denied him.
Turpahuuro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Turpahuuro.
Pander blocking some punches.
Turpahuuro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Turpahuuro managing to block the knees to the body from Pander.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turpahuuro.
Turpahuuro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pander looks to land a combination. Turpahuuro sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pander!
Turpahuuro looks gassed!
Turpahuuro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turpahuuro keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pander shoots for a takedown but Turpahuuro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turpahuuro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turpahuuro has Pander up against the ropes in a clinch.
Turpahuuro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turpahuuro misses with some punches.
Turpahuuro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Turpahuuro misses with some punches.
Pander blocking some punches.
Pander is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right handed body shot lands from Turpahuuro.
Pander scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turpahuuro tries to stall but Pander uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Turpahuuro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pander stalling in the clinch but Turpahuuro improves position.
Turpahuuro crunches a lovely knee into Pander's ribcage.
Turpahuuro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turpahuuro tries a knee to the head but Pander blocks it.
Turpahuuro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pander avoids a wild elbow strike from Turpahuuro.
Pander on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turpahuuro lands with a light punch inside.
Turpahuuro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Heiko Pander will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pander's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pander tries to clinch up
and Turpahuuro counters with a head kick. That will keep Pander thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Turpahuuro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Turpahuuro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turpahuuro has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pander darts in trying to clinch
and Turpahuuro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Turpahuuro lands a shoulder strike.
Turpahuuro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pander tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Turpahuuro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Turpahuuro.
Turpahuuro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pander is trying to drag Turpahuuro to the mat but Turpahuuro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Turpahuuro taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Pander.
Pander is trying to stall.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Turpahuuro blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pander lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pander has Turpahuuro pushed against the ropes.
Pander seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Pander lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turpahuuro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pander.
Pander works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turpahuuro trying to control the position but instead, Pander has worked for underhooks and has pushed Turpahuuro into the ropes.
Turpahuuro throws a head punch that misses.
Pander stalling in the clinch but Turpahuuro improves position.
Pander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turpahuuro lands with a light punch inside.
Pander tries to break free but Turpahuuro pushes him back against the ropes.
Pander tries to pull guard but Turpahuuro holds him up against the ropes and eventually Pander drops back down to his feet.
Turpahuuro gets through Pander's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turpahuuro misses with a punch on the inside.
Pander lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pander looking to stall.
Turpahuuro digs a right hand underneath Pander's ribcage. Pander let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pander is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Turpahuuro.
Turpahuuro lands a hook that snaps the head of Pander backwards.
Pander digs a right hand into Turpahuuro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turpahuuro's gas tank.
Pander fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heiko Pander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turpahuuro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pander or not.
Turpahuuro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Turpahuuro lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turpahuuro.
Turpahuuro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pander lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turpahuuro backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turpahuuro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turpahuuro trying to control the position but instead, Pander has worked for underhooks and has pushed Turpahuuro into the ropes.
Turpahuuro lands with a light punch inside.
Turpahuuro tries a knee to the head but Pander blocks it.
Pander connects with a nasty looking knee right to Turpahuuro's face.
Turpahuuro wants to stall.
Turpahuuro is breathing heavily.
Turpahuuro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pander on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turpahuuro lands a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pander breaks the clinch.
Pander turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpahuuro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pander closes the distance and clinches.
Turpahuuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Pander.
Pander slowing the pace effectively.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Turpahuuro in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Turpahuuro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turpahuuro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turpahuuro. Pander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turpahuuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pander sizes up Turpahuuro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pander clinches but Turpahuuro breaks the clinch
and Turpahuuro counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pander is defended easily by Turpahuuro.
Pander with a jab.
Heiko Pander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pander closes the distance and pushes Turpahuuro back into the ropes.
Turpahuuro is working Pander over against the ropes.
Turpahuuro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpahuuro scores with a shot to the side of Pander's head.
Turpahuuro lands a nice elbow.
Pander unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pander takes a shot to the head.
Pander taking a breather.
Pander tries to break the clinch but Turpahuuro is controlling the position.
Turpahuuro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heiko Pander has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Turpahuuro leaning against his opponent.
Turpahuuro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pander.
A short uppercut from Turpahuuro.
Turpahuuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Pander.
Turpahuuro lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turpahuuro.
Turpahuuro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pander looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from Pander.
Turpahuuro slows down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Turpahuuro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turpahuuro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pander jumps guard but Turpahuuro stands there with Pander around his waist. Pander gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Turpahuuro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Uuno Turpahuuro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Turpahuuro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turpahuuro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pander closes the distance looking to clinch
and Turpahuuro counters with a nice kick to the body.
Turpahuuro misses with a hook. Pander ducked under it nicely.
Turpahuuro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Turpahuuro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turpahuuro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pander taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Turpahuuro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turpahuuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turpahuuro lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turpahuuro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pander throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turpahuuro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pander is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turpahuuro is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Turpahuuro as Pander tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Pander - that landed with a thud.
Turpahuuro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turpahuuro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pander backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpahuuro breaks the clinch.
Pander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pander lands with a cross.
A head kick misses from Turpahuuro.
Pander tries to clinch up
and Turpahuuro makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pander really felt that one!
A right-left combo lands from Pander.
Pander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turpahuuro circles away quickly and effectively.
Turpahuuro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pander avoids the head kick by Turpahuuro.
Pander misses with a straight right.
Turpahuuro moves out of range as Pander strikes.
Pander misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turpahuuro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pander misses with a double jab.
Turpahuuro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pander tries to clinch
and Pander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pander tries to clinch
letting Turpahuuro counter with a right hand.
Pander tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Turpahuuro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Turpahuuro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turpahuuro lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pander is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Pander tries to pull guard but Turpahuuro holds him up against the ropes and eventually Pander drops back down to his feet.
Pander is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Turpahuuro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pander has had enough of the clinch but Turpahuuro keeps him there for the moment.
Pander is trying to stall.
Turpahuuro slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpahuuro lands a right hand.
Pander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turpahuuro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pander breaks the clinch.
Uuno Turpahuuro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pander lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Turpahuuro misses with a body shot.
Turpahuuro scores with a punch to the head.
Turpahuuro wants to clinch up but Pander keeps it at a distance.
Pander throws a combination that misses
and Turpahuuro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Turpahuuro.
Pander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turpahuuro.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pander.
Pander has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turpahuuro.
Turpahuuro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice elbow from Turpahuuro.
Turpahuuro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pander looking to slow down the pace here.
Pander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turpahuuro trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpahuuro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pander blocks an elbow strike.
Turpahuuro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pander tries to clinch up
and Turpahuuro counters by moving into the clinch.
Pander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turpahuuro backwards.
Pander misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pander looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Turpahuuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Pander.
Turpahuuro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pander blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pander avoids a wild elbow strike from Turpahuuro.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turpahuuro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Panders head.
Pander is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Turpahuuro is keeping busy.
Turpahuuro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uuno Turpahuuro really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Turpahuuro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pander throws a head kick that Turpahuuro semi-blocks.
Turpahuuro wants to clinch.
Nice jab there from Turpahuuro.
Turpahuuro takes the fight into the clinch.
Turpahuuro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Pander creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turpahuuro's defenses.
Turpahuuro lands an elbow just above Pander 's eye.
Pander lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turpahuuro lands a nice uppercut.
Turpahuuro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pander avoids it.
Pander has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Turpahuuro misses with some punches.
Pander can't get the takedown.
Pander misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turpahuuro.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Turpahuuro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pander presses Turpahuuro against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turpahuuro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pander backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpahuuro landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pander on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turpahuuro lands with a right to the head.
Pander comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pander lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turpahuuro or not.
Turpahuuro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pander has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pander pushes Turpahuuro back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turpahuuro.
Pander lands with a light punch inside.
Pander digs a right hand underneath Turpahuuro's ribcage. Turpahuuro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pander jumps into guard, dragging Turpahuuro to the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turpahuuro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pander thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Turpahuuro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Turpahuuro wants to control but Pander is keeping him busy.
Turpahuuro throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pander pushes Turpahuuro away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Turpahuuro gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Turpahuuro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pander keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turpahuuro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Turpahuuro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pander fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pander fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turpahuuro looks to land a combination. Pander sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Turpahuuro has managed to clinch.
Turpahuuro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pander backwards.
A short right from Turpahuuro.
Turpahuuro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pander is keeping busy.
Pander tries to circle away but Turpahuuro has him pinned against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Turpahuuro scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpahuuro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turpahuuro trying to stall but Pander improves his position.
Turpahuuro prevents Pander from breaking the clinch.
Pander lands with a left to the head.
Pander lands an uppercut.
Turpahuuro misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Pander.
Turpahuuro lands a left hand.
Turpahuuro wants to stall.
Pander avoiding damage.
Pander avoids a wild elbow strike from Turpahuuro.
Turpahuuro throws a head punch that misses.
Turpahuuro scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Turpahuuro.
Pander throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turpahuuros head.
Turpahuuro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Pander.
Pander's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pander tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Turpahuuro lands a left hand.
That's four 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.
Pander missing with knees to the body.
Turpahuuro lands a nice elbow.
Turpahuuro lands a left hand.
Pander tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Turpahuuro just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heiko Pander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turpahuuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Pander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turpahuuro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pander pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Turpahuuro lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Turpahuuro.
Turpahuuro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Turpahuuro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pander backwards.
Turpahuuro misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turpahuuro.
Pander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pander pushes Turpahuuro back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Pander scores with a shoulder strike.
Turpahuuro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Turpahuuro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pander's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pander takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Turpahuuro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pander blocks it with crossed arms.
Turpahuuro cracks Pander with a nice body shot.
Turpahuuro lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uuno Turpahuuro dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pander tries to clinch up
and Turpahuuro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pander avoids the head kick by Turpahuuro.
Turpahuuro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turpahuuro misses the shot to the body.
Turpahuuro throws a head kick that misses.
Pander clinches with his opponent.
Pander lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Pander is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pander prevents a body shot from Turpahuuro.
Pander lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Turpahuuro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Turpahuuro is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pander wants to stall.
Turpahuuro misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpahuuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pander has had enough of the clinch but Turpahuuro keeps him there for the moment.
Pander throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Turpahuuro blocks it with crossed arms.
Pander lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Pander on the inside.
Turpahuuro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pander avoids it.
Pander looking to slow down the pace here.
Turpahuuro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pander backwards.
A body shot lands from Turpahuuro.
Pander digs a right hand underneath Turpahuuro's ribcage. Turpahuuro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Turpahuuro.
Pander prevents a body shot from Turpahuuro.
Nice body punch from Pander.
Turpahuuro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pander can't get the takedown.
Turpahuuro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pander throws an elbow but it misses.
A hook to the body from Turpahuuro.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pander.
Pander stalling in the clinch but Turpahuuro improves position.
Turpahuuro lands an elbow just above Pander 's eye.
Nice body punch from Pander - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Pander creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pander tries to stall but Turpahuuro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Turpahuuro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pander with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Turpahuuro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heiko Pander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pander darts in trying to clinch
and Turpahuuro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Turpahuuro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turpahuuro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pander backwards.
Pander stalling in the clinch but Turpahuuro improves position.
Turpahuuro lands with a left to the head.
Turpahuuro managing to block the knees to the body from Pander.
Turpahuuro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pander backwards.
Turpahuuro lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice elbow from Turpahuuro.
Pander can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turpahuuro.
Turpahuuro blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpahuuro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Turpahuuro lands an elbow inside that Pander shrugs off.
Turpahuuro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turpahuuro lands with a short shot to the head.
Pander has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Turpahuuro dodges an elbow strike from Pander.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Turpahuuro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pander tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Turpahuuro smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turpahuuro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pander scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pander shoots for a double leg takedown but Turpahuuro sprawls well. He's pushed Pander's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heiko Pander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pander.
Turpahuuro closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Turpahuuro to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pander changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Turpahuuro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Turpahuuro closes the distance and clinches.
Turpahuuro lands a right hand.
Turpahuuro lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Turpahuuro to work.
Pander pushes off an throws an elbow but Turpahuuro leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Turpahuuro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Turpahuuro pushes Pander back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Turpahuuro lands a nice shot to the body.
Turpahuuro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pander swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turpahuuro moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Turpahuuro.
Turpahuuro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turpahuuro lands an elbow that stopped Pander in his tracks for a moment.
Turpahuuro lands a damaging elbow.
Turpahuuro missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uuno Turpahuuro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turpahuuro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Uuno Turpahuuro!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Uuno Turpahuuro!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Uuno Turpahuuro!
Uuno Turpahuuro wins by unanimous decision!
Uuno Turpahuuro is the new featherweight champion!
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