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NFC 35 Bagrian vs Kinkeri 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prusel Gammarix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artturi Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gammarix comes to the cage accompanied by Punttisali. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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305 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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285 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Prusel Gammarix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artturi Virtanen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtanen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gammarix. Gammarix circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Prusel Gammarix has been cut.
Gammarix shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gammarix is looking to work some ground and pound but Virtanen has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virtanen has his feet on Gammarix's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gammarix will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown by Gammarix or perhaps it was just good defense by Virtanen which made him look bad.
Virtanen drops Gammarix with a beautiful combination! Gammarix stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Virtanen is looking for the KO!
No luck for Gammarix with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prusel Gammarix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gammarix is breathing heavily.
Virtanen is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Gammarix hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Artturi Virtanen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Felix Doppler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorma Kaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaki has chosen MacGyver Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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155 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Doppler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Kaki!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Doppler if he has to take too many more of those.
Kaki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Doppler did well to prevent Kaki getting side control.
Ground and pound from Kaki.
Kaki working over Doppler with some ground and pound. Doppler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Kaki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Doppler controlling the position well.
Doppler regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaki stands and steps away. Doppler gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Doppler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Doppler rushes Kaki and presses him up against the cage.
Doppler misses with an elbow strike.
Kaki has clasped his hands together around Doppler's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doppler keeps working.
Doppler gets back to half guard.
Kaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kaki is nestled in close to Doppler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kaki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Doppler is looking to control Kaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Doppler avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doppler is refusing to be controlled, as Kaki sits in half guard.
Doppler is looking to improve his position.
Doppler gets back to full guard.
Kaki wants to control from the top but Doppler keeps moving.
Kaki throws and elbow that misses. Doppler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kaki's guard. Nice move by Doppler!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doppler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doppler has gone for a leg lock! Kaki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Doppler's guard.
Kaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kaki is working Doppler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doppler working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kaki has passed into half guard!
Doppler is breathing heavily.
Kaki is keen to just control but Doppler is a slippery customer.
That's four 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.
Doppler wants to sweep but Kaki has passed to side control!
Kaki controls the position from side control.
Kaki in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kaki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Doppler rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kaki's guard! Nice work there by Doppler!
Kaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorma Kaki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Doppler circles away.
Kaki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kaki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kaki is defended easily by Doppler.
Doppler blocks a jab.
Doppler lands with a hook. Kaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Felix Doppler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorma Kaki.
Kaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Doppler takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kaki shoots for a takedown but Doppler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kaki is breathing heavily.
Kaki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Doppler counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doppler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kaki keeping moving, preventing Doppler from controlling successfully.
Doppler prevents Kaki from getting back to his feet.
Doppler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Doppler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Doppler trying to control but Kaki is working from the bottom.
Kaki can't keep his opponent in guard - Doppler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kaki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Doppler is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doppler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kaki is staying active underneath Doppler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Doppler stalling.
Jorma Kaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kaki is trying to control but can't.
Doppler is working for a kimura but Kaki is defending it quite comfortably.
Kaki is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaki wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Doppler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Doppler is squirming around, avoiding Kaki's attempts to control the action.
Kaki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Doppler kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Doppler wants to hold on but Kaki pushes him away.
Kaki looking to control but Doppler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Doppler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaki putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kaki wants to control the pace but Doppler is squirming around nicely.
Doppler in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kaki lands a nice shot to the head.
Kaki controlling from mount.
Kaki tries to control but Doppler wriggling away.
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 Felix Doppler will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kaki has his takedown stuffed
and Doppler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kaki tries to clinch but Doppler moves away
and Doppler counters with a body kick that stops Kaki in his tracks momentarily.
Kaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaki looks to clinch
and Doppler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaki misses with a takedown attempt
and Doppler counters with a stiff right hand.
Jorma Kaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Doppler counters with a series of strikes. Kaki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Felix Doppler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorma Kaki.
Doppler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kaki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kaki.
Doppler won't allow Kaki to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaki tries to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaki keeping moving, preventing Doppler from controlling successfully.
Doppler stays in close to Kaki's body and controls the position.
Kaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doppler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doppler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaki is trying to keep Doppler in close.
Doppler 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.
Kaki controls Doppler momentarily but Doppler frees himself.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kaki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Doppler to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Doppler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doppler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kaki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Doppler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doppler trying to hold on to Kaki's head to control him but Kaki postures up.
Kaki wants to control but Doppler is keeping him busy.
Doppler keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kaki works his way into full mount!
Kaki dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Doppler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kaki in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kaki unloading with bombs!
Doppler is squirming around, avoiding Kaki's attempts to control the action.
Kaki landing strikes from the mount.
Kaki is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Doppler can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kaki scoring with strikes but Doppler is staying in there.
Kaki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Felix Doppler.
I think Doppler 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Doppler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raimo Tikkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Sulkijalihas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sulkijalihas has chosen SMC Hoodrats as his entrance music. Seppo Sulkijalihas is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raimo Tikkari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Sulkijalihas!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sulkijalihas blocks a head kick by Tikkari.
Sulkijalihas looks for a takedown but Tikkari sprawls well.
Sulkijalihas misses with a head kick.
Tikkari throws a right and a left that Sulkijalihas avoids nicely.
Tikkari fails to land with a series of punches.
Tikkari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tikkari throws a head kick but Sulkijalihas moves out of range.
Tikkari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Tikkari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sulkijalihas throws a shot from downtown. Tikkari moves away and avoids it.
Sulkijalihas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sulkijalihas fails to land the takedown.
Tikkari bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sulkijalihas's head backwards.
Sulkijalihas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tikkari pinned against the cage. Tikkari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Raimo Tikkari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Sulkijalihas.
Tikkari moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sulkijalihas connects with a high kick.
It looks like Raimo Tikkari has been cut.
Sulkijalihas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sulkijalihas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick but Tikkari moves out of range.
Sulkijalihas checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sulkijalihas misses with a head kick.
Tikkari throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tikkari lands with a slapping head kick.
Sulkijalihas avoids the head kick by Tikkari.
Tikkari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sulkijalihas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tikkari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tikkari is breathing heavily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sulkijalihas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sulkijalihas decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tikkari to his feet.
Tikkari attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tikkari avoids the head kick by Sulkijalihas.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick that misses.
Sulkijalihas throws a sloppy head kick and Tikkari moves out of range easily.
Sulkijalihas tries a head kick but it misses.
Tikkari misses with the combination.
Sulkijalihas misses with a kick to the body.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick but Tikkari moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tikkari.
Sulkijalihas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tikkari on the side of the head.
Tikkari blocks a head kick by Sulkijalihas.
Sulkijalihas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sulkijalihas lands a really nice looking cross but Tikkari seems unphased.
Sulkijalihas tries to clinch but Tikkari moves out of range.
Tikkari throws a head kick but Sulkijalihas moves out of range.
Tikkari throws a head kick but Sulkijalihas moves out of range.
Sulkijalihas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tikkari is able to avoid easily.
Tikkari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sulkijalihas.
Sulkijalihas shoots in for a double leg but Tikkari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tikkari throws and low kick but Sulkijalihas moves out of range easily.
Sulkijalihas fails with the takedown.
Tikkari scores with a head kick.
Tikkari takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tikkari throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sulkijalihas's head.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick but Tikkari moves out of range.
Tikkari blocks a head kick by Sulkijalihas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sulkijalihas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick but Tikkari moves out of range.
Raimo Tikkari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Tikkari.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick but Tikkari moves out of range.
A combination from Tikkari does no damage.
Sulkijalihas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tikkari displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sulkijalihas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tikkari avoids the head kick by Sulkijalihas.
Tikkari avoids the head kick by Sulkijalihas.
Sulkijalihas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sulkijalihas looks to land a left hand but Tikkari moved out of range nicely.
Tikkari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tikkari connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sulkijalihas. Sulkijalihas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sulkijalihas fakes the leg kick and cracks Tikkari in the body.
An inside leg kick from Sulkijalihas misses.
Sulkijalihas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tikkari is trying to defend but Sulkijalihas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tikkari on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tikkari tries to get out of the position.
Sulkijalihas stands up from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikkari clinches but Sulkijalihas breaks the clinch
letting Sulkijalihas counter with a right hand.
Sulkijalihas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tikkari napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tikkari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sulkijalihas on the ground.
Sulkijalihas works to advance to full mount. Tikkari defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sulkijalihas is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Tikkari scores with a head kick.
Sulkijalihas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sulkijalihas throws a push kick but Tikkari slaps the foot to one side.
Raimo Tikkari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sulkijalihas lands a head kick. Tikkari smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tikkari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab from Tikkari.
Tikkari avoids the head kick by Sulkijalihas.
Tikkari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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 Raimo Tikkari will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raimo Tikkari'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.
Tikkari misses with a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tikkari.
A punch combination from Sulkijalihas misses.
Tikkari takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sulkijalihas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Tikkari misses.
Sulkijalihas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tikkari on the side of the head.
Tikkari blocks a head kick by Sulkijalihas.
Sulkijalihas throws a lazy right hand but Tikkari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raimo Tikkari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tikkari misses with a straight left.
Sulkijalihas throws a sloppy head kick and Tikkari moves out of range easily.
Tikkari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick that misses
and Tikkari counters with a head kick.
Sulkijalihas lands an overhand right.
Sulkijalihas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sulkijalihas throws the kick towards the body but Tikkari avoids it.
Tikkari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sulkijalihas connects with a high kick.
Tikkari blocks a head kick by Sulkijalihas.
Tikkari on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sulkijalihas thuds his right hand into Tikkari's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sulkijalihas throws a sloppy head kick and Tikkari moves out of range easily.
Sulkijalihas misses with a hook. Tikkari ducked under it nicely.
Sulkijalihas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sulkijalihas throws a front kick that sends Tikkari stumbling back into the cage.
Tikkari tries to clinch but Sulkijalihas moves away
and Sulkijalihas counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tikkari avoids the head kick by Sulkijalihas.
No joy there for Tikkari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tikkari slips a jab and a cross from Sulkijalihas.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Sulkijalihas misses.
Tikkari lands a jab to the head.
Tikkari throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sulkijalihas counters with a head kick.
Sulkijalihas cracks Tikkari with a good jab.
Tikkari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sulkijalihas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tikkari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tikkari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick that misses
and Tikkari holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sulkijalihas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tikkari has him pressed against the cage.
Tikkari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sulkijalihas connects with a high kick.
Sulkijalihas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tikkari.
Sulkijalihas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Tikkari.
Sulkijalihas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sulkijalihas showed some decent athleticism there.
Tikkari is trying to stand up here but Sulkijalihas is controlling him well.
Sulkijalihas stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Tikkari to get to his feet.
Sulkijalihas clinches with his opponent.
Tikkari connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sulkijalihas's face.
Sulkijalihas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sulkijalihas manages to break the clinch.
Sulkijalihas lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick that misses.
Tikkari wants to clinch.
Tikkari throws a right hand that Sulkijalihas ducks under and follows up with a left that Sulkijalihas also avoids with ease.
Sulkijalihas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sulkijalihas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sulkijalihas is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick but Tikkari moves out of range.
Tikkari misses with a double jab.
Tikkari blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Sulkijalihas.
Tikkari throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sulkijalihas's head.
Sulkijalihas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tikkari napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tikkari is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sulkijalihas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tikkari is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikkari is pushing Sulkijalihas's head away, looking to escape. Sulkijalihas manages to hold on to the position though.
Sulkijalihas decides to stand back up. Sulkijalihas steps back and let's Tikkari get back to his feet.
Tikkari avoids the head kick by Sulkijalihas.
Sulkijalihas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tikkari pinned against the cage. Tikkari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick by Tikkari misses
and Sulkijalihas counters with a big head kick but Tikkari shrugs it off.
Sulkijalihas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sulkijalihas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tikkari's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tikkari is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sulkijalihas is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sulkijalihas gets to his feet. Tikkari looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sulkijalihas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sulkijalihas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Sulkijalihas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raimo Tikkari's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sulkijalihas avoids a kick to the body.
Sulkijalihas scores with a kick to the body.
Sulkijalihas throws a sloppy head kick and Tikkari moves out of range easily.
Sulkijalihas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sulkijalihas.
Tikkari thumps Sulkijalihas with a low kick.
Tikkari fails to land with a series of punches.
Tikkari darts in and clinches Sulkijalihas up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tikkari's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tikkari tries to land a knee to the head but Sulkijalihas blocks with his arms.
Sulkijalihas has Tikkari pressed against the cage, preventing Tikkari from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sulkijalihas tries for a takedown but Tikkari manages to get underhooks.
Tikkari tries to break the clinch but Sulkijalihas is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sulkijalihas is trying to force a seperation but Tikkari has the dominant position.
Tikkari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sulkijalihas blocks it with crossed arms.
Sulkijalihas can't break the clinch.
Tikkari manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sulkijalihas tries a head kick but it misses.
Tikkari throws a nice looking combination but Sulkijalihas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tikkari avoids the head kick by Sulkijalihas.
Sulkijalihas fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Tikkari 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tikkari moves out of range of the body kick from Sulkijalihas.
Sulkijalihas tries a head kick but it misses.
Sulkijalihas moves into the clinch.
Tikkari breaks the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sulkijalihas.
Tikkari scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sulkijalihas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tikkari looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sulkijalihas decides to stand back up.
Sulkijalihas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tikkari looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tikkari is trying to buck Sulkijalihas off.
Sulkijalihas decides to stand back up.
Tikkari slaps away a takedown attempt from Sulkijalihas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Raimo Tikkari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Sulkijalihas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikkari throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sulkijalihas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tikkari backs up against the cage.
Tikkari pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sulkijalihas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tikkari is trying to stand up here but Sulkijalihas is controlling him well.
Sulkijalihas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Seppo Sulkijalihas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sulkijalihas is working for a kimura but Tikkari is defending it quite comfortably.
Sulkijalihas prevents Tikkari from standing back up.
Sulkijalihas gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Tikkari moves out of range of the body kick from Sulkijalihas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikkari tries to bum rush Sulkijalihas with a series of wild strikes but Sulkijalihas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick that misses.
Sulkijalihas throws the left hand but Tikkari avoids the punch easily.
Sulkijalihas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tikkari throws a series of strikes that have Sulkijalihas backpedaling.
Tikkari misses with a combination
and Sulkijalihas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sulkijalihas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tikkari avoids the head kick by Sulkijalihas.
Tikkari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tikkari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tikkari avoids the head kick by Sulkijalihas.
Tikkari misses with a two punch combination.
Tikkari blocks a head kick by Sulkijalihas.
A head kick from Tikkari lands but Sulkijalihas takes it in his stride.
Sulkijalihas lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tikkari misses with a head kick.
Tikkari misses with a double jab.
Sulkijalihas just misses with a punch to the body.
Sulkijalihas misses with a body shot.
Sulkijalihas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tikkari lands a head kick!
Tikkari throws a nice looking combination but Sulkijalihas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raimo Tikkari is winning the standup battle so far.
Tikkari doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sulkijalihas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sulkijalihas trying to control but Tikkari is working from the bottom.
Tikkari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sulkijalihas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tikkari is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sulkijalihas wants to get up but he can't break Tikkari's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tikkari wants to get back to his feet but Sulkijalihas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sulkijalihas stands and steps away. Tikkari gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Sulkijalihas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sulkijalihas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Sulkijalihas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clayman Ironchin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eino Juutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ironchin comes to the cage accompanied by Glamorous. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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161 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clayman Ironchin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eino Juutilainen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juutilainen fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Juutilainen.
Juutilainen looks to throw the jab but Ironchin is out of range.
Juutilainen gets the takedown into side control.
Ironchin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Juutilainen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ironchin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Juutilainen trying to work for an americana but Ironchin has managed to regain full guard.
Juutilainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Juutilainen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Juutilainen stopping the sweep attempt from Ironchin.
Juutilainen postures up in Ironchin's guard and throws a big left but Ironchin blocks it.
Juutilainen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ironchin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Juutilainen throwing strikes but missing.
Ironchin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juutilainen throwing strikes but missing.
Ironchin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ironchin wants to pass the guard but Juutilainen is defending well.
Ironchin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ironchin works his way into side control.
Ironchin throws a strike aimed at the side of Juutilainen's head but Juutilainen avoids it well.
Juutilainen tries to buck Ironchin off but Ironchin is having none of it.
Ironchin working away.
Juutilainen dodges the ground and pound from Ironchin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ironchin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Juutilainen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Juutilainen is looking for a sweep.
Ironchin landing strikes.
Juutilainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ironchin has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ironchin throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ironchin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Juutilainen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Juutilainen is desperately trying to improve his position but Ironchin has a good base and remains in mount.
Ironchin 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.
Ironchin misses with a head shot.
Ironchin misses with some ground and pound and Juutilainen recovers position to half guard.
Juutilainen is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ironchin lands a nice short elbow.
Ironchin moves nicely into side control.
Ironchin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Juutilainen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironchin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Juutilainen, who protects the arm well.
Juutilainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ironchin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ironchin is breathing heavily.
Juutilainen is trying to get back to half guard.
Ironchin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Juutilainen regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clayman Ironchin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Juutilainen shoots in and bounces Ironchin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Juutilainen throwing strikes from guard but Ironchin blocks nicely.
Juutilainen postures up in Ironchin's guard and throws a big left but Ironchin blocks it.
Juutilainen connects with a couple of short punches.
Ironchin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Juutilainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Juutilainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Juutilainen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Juutilainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ironchin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Juutilainen!
Juutilainen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Juutilainen can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironchin prevents Juutilainen from getting the reversal.
Ironchin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ironchin looking to finish Juutilainen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Juutilainen!
Juutilainen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Juutilainen tries to hold on but Ironchin pushes him away.
Ironchin misses with a head shot.
Juutilainen holds on for dear life.
Juutilainen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ironchin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ironchin lands a big shot there that rocks Juutilainen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen tries to hold on but Ironchin postures up.
Juutilainen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ironchin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ironchin sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ironchin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Juutilainen is looking to improve his position but Ironchin isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironchin throwing strikes here but Juutilainen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Juutilainen blocking the ground and pound.
Ironchin looking to finish with strikes here!
Juutilainen regains half guard.
Juutilainen trying to control from the bottom.
Ironchin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four 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.
Ironchin wants to take a breather but Juutilainen is having none of it.
Juutilainen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Juutilainen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ironchin.
Juutilainen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ironchin.
Ironchin trying to pass the guard but Juutilainen defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ironchin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Juutilainen.
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 Clayman Ironchin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Juutilainen shoots in and bounces Ironchin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ironchin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Juutilainen stops Ironchin from standing up.
Juutilainen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Juutilainen connects with a couple of short punches.
Ironchin is trying to keep Juutilainen in close.
Juutilainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juutilainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Juutilainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juutilainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Juutilainen postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juutilainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Juutilainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Juutilainen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ironchin swivels and escapes.
Juutilainen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ironchin taking some punishment here, with Juutilainen in his half guard.
Juutilainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ironchin is looking for a sweep. Juutilainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ironchin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ironchin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Juutilainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Juutilainen thows a big elbow that misses.
Ironchin trying to keep a closed guard but Juutilainen is proving a slippery customer.
Juutilainen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Juutilainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Juutilainen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ironchin turns into him and now he's in Juutilainen's guard.
Ironchin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juutilainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ironchin slips nicely into half guard.
Ironchin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Juutilainen defending well though.
Juutilainen is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen is trying to maintain the position but Ironchin is very close to passing his half guard.
Ironchin is keen to just control but Juutilainen is a slippery customer.
Ironchin is thwarting Juutilainen's attempts to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Juutilainen tries for a takedown but Ironchin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Juutilainen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ironchin as he avoids it easily.
Clayman Ironchin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eino Juutilainen.
Juutilainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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.
Juutilainen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ironchin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eino Juutilainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ironchin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ironchin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Juutilainen defends it easily.
Juutilainen throws a strike but Ironchin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Eino Juutilainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juutilainen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ironchin's guard.
Juutilainen preventing the sweep.
Clayman Ironchin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ironchin pulls Juutilainen in close to his closed guard and prevents Juutilainen from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eino Juutilainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ironchin 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clayman Ironchin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samu Voutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vesku Torni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voutilainen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Girls wanna have fun. Samu Voutilainen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vesku Torni's chin.
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21
160 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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21
159 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Samu Voutilainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vesku Torni!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vesku Torni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torni blocks a head kick by Voutilainen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Voutilainen.
Voutilainen throws a head kick but Torni moves out of range.
A punch combination from Voutilainen misses.
Torni slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Torni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Torni throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Voutilainen.
Torni misses with a looping left.
Voutilainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Torni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torni connects with a single shot there.
Voutilainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Torni scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Samu Voutilainen has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torni feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Voutilainen sprawling to the canvas! Voutilainen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Torni finish him?!
Voutilainen is rocked!
Torni drops Voutilainen with a straight right hand, right on the button! Torni follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vesku Torni!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Syntha Six (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taalasmaa has chosen J.Karjalainen - Missä se Väinö on? as his entrance music. Seppo Taalasmaa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Syntha Six!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Six blocks a low kick nicely.
Six swats away the attempt to clinch by Taalasmaa.
Six tries to clinch but Taalasmaa is having none of it.
Taalasmaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Six sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Six tries to close the distance and clinch but Taalasmaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taalasmaa swings for the body but Six moves out of range.
A big left from Taalasmaa misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six tries to clinch up but Taalasmaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Taalasmaa blocks a head kick by Six.
Six throws a body punch but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa moves in looking to clinch but Six pushes him off.
Seppo Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Six lands a jab-cross combination.
Six steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa misses with a hook. Six ducked under it nicely.
Taalasmaa clinches with his opponent.
Six's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Six lands with a left to the head.
Taalasmaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Taalasmaa lands a left hand.
Six blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taalasmaa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Six up against the cage.
Taalasmaa manages to break the clinch.
Six clinches but Taalasmaa breaks the clinch
and Taalasmaa counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa is looking to clinch.
Taalasmaa connects with a crisp jab.
Seppo Taalasmaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taalasmaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Six manages to avoid it.
Six ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taalasmaa misses with a leg kick.
Taalasmaa moves in looking to clinch but Six pushes him off.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Six does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six throws a leg kick that is checked
and Six takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Six avoids the body shot from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Six misses with a straight right.
Six throws a body punch but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
Taalasmaa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taalasmaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Six sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Six fails to land with a series of punches.
Taalasmaa loads up on a big right hand but Six slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Six is out of range.
Taalasmaa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Six counters with a crisp one two that drops Taalasmaa! Six thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Taalasmaa to his feet! Taalasmaa is in big trouble!
Taalasmaa is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to de liver by Six. Beautiful body shot.
Taalasmaa looks gassed!
A clash of legs there as Taalasmaa blocks the low kick.
Six misses with a double jab
and Taalasmaa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Taalasmaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taalasmaa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Six counters with a nice body shot.
Taalasmaa dodges the punch combination from Six.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Syntha Six dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Six fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taalasmaa is out of range.
Six lands a nice shot to the body.
Syntha Six is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Six misses.
Six throws a leg kick that misses.
Six throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taalasmaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taalasmaa is breathing heavily.
Taalasmaa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Six counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Taalasmaa thinking.
Six keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six with a poor takedown
and Six takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taalasmaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Six lands a left and a right that send Taalasmaa crashing to the mat, dazed. Six thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Taalasmaa is still on wobbly legs! Can Six finish him?
It looks like Seppo Taalasmaa has been cut.
Six drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Taalasmaa's head, knocking him out cold! Six is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Syntha Six!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oloff Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Tysooni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tysooni has chosen Cantina Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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25
215 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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22
212 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oloff Larsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Tysooni!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Tysooni.
Larsen dives in and grabs Tysooni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tysooni pushes down on Larsen's head and hops out.
Larsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larsen lands a nice shot that snaps Tysooni's head back.
It looks like Mikko Tysooni has been cut.
Tysooni uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Larsen has time to react.
It looks like Oloff Larsen has been cut.
The fighters circling - Larsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larsen throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tysooni circles away quickly and effectively.
Tysooni takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tysooni drops Larsen with a beautiful combination! Larsen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tysooni is looking for the KO!
Tysooni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Larsen is rocked!
Larsen has a takedown stuffed.
Oh Larsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Larsen ducks into an uppercut from Tysooni and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikko Tysooni!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Dashoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Dave Dashoo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dave Dashoo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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19
195 lbs
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197 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Dashoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ippo Makunouchi!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dashoo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makunouchi throws a right hand that Dashoo ducks under and follows up with a left that Dashoo also avoids with ease.
Makunouchi misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Dashoo misses the target.
Makunouchi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dashoo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makunouchi circles away quickly and effectively.
Dashoo ducks right into an uppercut from Makunouchi.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dashoo is defended easily by Makunouchi.
Makunouchi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dashoo misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dashoo throws a body punch but Makunouchi moves out of range.
Makunouchi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dashoo.
Dashoo is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makunouchi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Makunouchi does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dashoo misses with a body shot
and Makunouchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ippo Makunouchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makunouchi drops Dashoo with a huge uppercut! Dashoo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Makunouchi is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ippo Makunouchi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martti Aho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arne Kaurismaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaurismaa has chosen DJ Neon - Track 5 as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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178 lbs
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183 lbs
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martti Aho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arne Kaurismaa!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaurismaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aho.
Kaurismaa tries to clinch up but Aho circles away and keeps his distance.
Aho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaurismaa.
Aho lands a nice looking body shot.
Aho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aho swinging wilding here.
Kaurismaa tries to clinch but Aho moves out of range.
Aho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kaurismaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arne Kaurismaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Aho both land. Nice combination.
Kaurismaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aho.
Aho looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaurismaa is just out of range.
Kaurismaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaurismaa connects with a jab.
Kaurismaa cracks Aho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kaurismaa looks to land a left hand but Aho moved out of range nicely.
Aho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaurismaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaurismaa misses with a hook. Aho ducked under it nicely.
Kaurismaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aho ducks under a wild hook from Kaurismaa.
Kaurismaa misses with an uppercut. Aho saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kaurismaa.
Kaurismaa looks to land a left hand but Aho moved out of range nicely.
Aho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaurismaa.
Kaurismaa throws a shot from downtown. Aho moves away and avoids it.
Aho staying out of range there.
Aho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aho's corner calls for a 1-2. Aho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aho looks to throw the jab but Kaurismaa is out of range.
Kaurismaa throws a lazy right hand but Aho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaurismaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaurismaa ducks under a wild hook from Aho.
Aho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kaurismaa avoids the body shot from Aho.
Kaurismaa connects with a body shot.
Kaurismaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaurismaa misses with a hook.
Aho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kaurismaa throws the left hand but Aho avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaurismaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Kaurismaa.
Aho misses with an uppercut. Kaurismaa saw that one coming.
Kaurismaa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kaurismaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaurismaa throws a hook but Aho avoids it easily.
Aho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaurismaa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kaurismaa swinging wilding here.
Kaurismaa thows a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Kaurismaa misses.
Kaurismaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aho slips a jab from Kaurismaa.
Aho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aho looks to land a combination but Kaurismaa avoids it well.
Aho throws a looping overhand right but Kaurismaa ducks down to avoid it.
Kaurismaa forces Aho back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Kaurismaa.
Kaurismaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aho tries to break free but Kaurismaa pushes him back against the cage.
Aho breaks from the clinch.
Aho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Kaurismaa to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Kaurismaa.
Kaurismaa walks into a stiff left hand from Aho.
Kaurismaa throws a sloppy body shot
and Aho counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aho avoids the head kick by Kaurismaa.
Aho looks to land a right hand but Kaurismaa moved out of range.
Kaurismaa ducks under a wild hook from Aho.
Kaurismaa misses with an uppercut.
Kaurismaa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aho counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kaurismaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaurismaa misses the target.
A left lands for Aho.
Aho tests Kaurismaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaurismaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aho staying out of range there.
Aho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aho tries to bum rush Kaurismaa with a series of wild strikes but Kaurismaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kaurismaa misses with a straight right.
Aho lands a nice looking body shot.
Kaurismaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aho lands with an overhand left.
Kaurismaa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aho swinging wilding here.
Kaurismaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaurismaa.
Aho scores with a hook to the body. Kaurismaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aho looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaurismaa is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kaurismaa misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Kaurismaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Aho dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Aho misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Kaurismaa misses its intended target.
Kaurismaa throws a hook to the side of Aho's head but Aho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kaurismaa misses with a looping right.
Aho cracks Kaurismaa with a good jab.
Kaurismaa cracks Aho with an open hand slap.
Kaurismaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaurismaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aho pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kaurismaa tests Aho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kaurismaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aho slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Aho.
Aho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Martti Aho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by Kaurismaa there.
Aho throws a series of punches but Kaurismaa moves out of range.
Kaurismaa slips a jab from Aho.
Martti Aho is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aho tries to clinch but Kaurismaa moves out of range.
Aho misses with a body shot.
Kaurismaa misses with a jab to the body
letting Aho counter with a right hand.
Kaurismaa closes the distance and pushes Aho back into the cage.
Aho is trying to break the clinch but Kaurismaa has him pressed against the cage.
Kaurismaa scores with a shot to the side of Aho's head.
Kaurismaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aho's elbow.
Kaurismaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aho's elbow.
Aho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aho throws out a loose jab but Kaurismaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Kaurismaa.
Aho lands a glancing blow to the side of Kaurismaa's head.
A lazy left from Aho finds it's target.
Aho throws a right hand that Kaurismaa ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaurismaa also avoids with ease.
Kaurismaa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aho.
Aho defending well as Kaurismaa loads up on a big left hand.
Aho throws the left hand but Kaurismaa avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaurismaa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aho.
Kaurismaa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aho, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Kaurismaa on the inside.
Aho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kaurismaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaurismaa can't find room to land a body shot as Aho controls the action.
Kaurismaa working aggressively here.
Kaurismaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Kaurismaa fails to land.
Kaurismaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaurismaa.
A head punch on the inside from Kaurismaa fails to land.
Aho wants to get back to striking at distance but Kaurismaa won't allow it.
Kaurismaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aho is looking to break free of the clinch but Kaurismaa has double underhooks.
Kaurismaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kaurismaa 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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaurismaa.
Kaurismaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aho's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaurismaa tries to throw a body punch but Aho avoids it by throwing Kaurismaa back against the cage.
Aho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaurismaa is stalling here.
Kaurismaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaurismaa tries a body shot but Aho blocks it.
Aho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kaurismaa prevents Aho from breaking the clinch.
Aho blocking some punches.
Kaurismaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aho takes a shot to the head.
Kaurismaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaurismaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aho blocks an uppercut.
Kaurismaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Aho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaurismaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aho tries to circle away but Kaurismaa has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaurismaa. Aho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaurismaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aho in his tracks.
Kaurismaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aho.
Kaurismaa staying out of range there.
Aho throws a series of punches but Kaurismaa avoids them all with ease.
Aho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaurismaa tries to clinch there but Aho circles away.
Aho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaurismaa.
Aho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kaurismaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Aho's head.
Aho throws a sloppy body shot
and Kaurismaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aho slips under a jab.
Aho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kaurismaa moves in looking to clinch but Aho pushes him off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kaurismaa.
Kaurismaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaurismaa slips under a jab.
Kaurismaa tries to clinch but Aho is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arne Kaurismaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kaurismaa digs a good body shot into Aho's ribs.
Aho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaurismaa.
Aho misses with a double jab
and Kaurismaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kaurismaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aho moves away from the strike by Kaurismaa.
Kaurismaa throws a shot from downtown. Aho moves away and avoids it.
Kaurismaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aho.
Aho connects with the punch.
Aho looks to land a combination. Kaurismaa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Aho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaurismaa.
Kaurismaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Aho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kaurismaa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaurismaa.
A big right from Kaurismaa misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aho throws a series of punches but Kaurismaa moves out of range.
Aho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kaurismaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aho backwards.
Kaurismaa tries to throw a body punch but Aho avoids it by throwing Kaurismaa back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaurismaa.
Aho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaurismaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaurismaa tries a body shot but Aho blocks it.
Kaurismaa digs a right hand underneath Aho's ribcage. Aho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kaurismaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kaurismaa misses with the head strike.
Kaurismaa misses with a punch to the body.
Kaurismaa lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kaurismaa fails to land.
Kaurismaa tries to work over Aho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaurismaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aho is trying to break the clinch but Kaurismaa is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Kaurismaa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaurismaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaurismaa has a couple of punches blocked by Aho.
Kaurismaa tries a body shot but Aho blocks it.
Kaurismaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Aho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaurismaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaurismaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaurismaa throws a head punch that misses.
Kaurismaa misses with some punches.
Aho has had enough of the clinch but Kaurismaa keeps him there for the moment.
Aho is looking to break free of the clinch but Kaurismaa has double underhooks.
Aho blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Kaurismaa as the two fighters clinch.
Aho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaurismaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaurismaa can't find room to land a body shot as Aho controls the action.
Kaurismaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaurismaa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aho's efforts to push away.
Kaurismaa has a couple of punches blocked by Aho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaurismaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aho prevents a body shot from Kaurismaa.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaurismaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kaurismaa tries to work over Aho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaurismaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Aho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaurismaa scores with a hook to the body.
Kaurismaa tries a body shot but Aho blocks it.
Aho tries to break the clinch but Kaurismaa is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Kaurismaa.
Aho wants to break free but Kaurismaa has control.
Kaurismaa tries a body shot but Aho blocks it.
Kaurismaa works on Aho's body with a couple of short punches.
Kaurismaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kaurismaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaurismaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kaurismaa digs a right hand underneath Aho's ribcage. Aho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaurismaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aho works over Kaurismaa's head and body with a nice combination.
Aho throws a head kick that misses.
Aho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aho misses with the combination.
Aho moves out of range as Kaurismaa strikes.
Kaurismaa throws a shot from downtown. Aho moves away and avoids it.
Kaurismaa scores with a nice strike.
Kaurismaa is looking to clinch but Aho is avoiding it.
Aho thows a body shot but no joy.
Kaurismaa instigates a clinch.
Kaurismaa has a couple of punches blocked by Aho.
Kaurismaa digs a right hand underneath Aho's ribcage. Aho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aho wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kaurismaa can't find room to land a body shot as Aho controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaurismaa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arne Kaurismaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kaurismaa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arne Kaurismaa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aslan Bagrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kinkeri (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 middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Aslan Bagrian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kinkeri!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinkeri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bagrian misses the shot to the body.
Kinkeri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from Bagrian misses its intended target.
Bagrian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kinkeri.
Bagrian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kinkeri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kinkeri throws a sloppy body shot
and Bagrian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bagrian misses with a straight left.
Kinkeri missing with a left hand there. Bagrian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kinkeri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bagrian.
Kinkeri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bagrian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bagrian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kinkeri misses with a head kick.
Bagrian throws a hook to the side of Kinkeri's head but Kinkeri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bagrian throws a big shot that misses.
Kalle Kinkeri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinkeri takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good leg kick by Kinkeri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bagrian takes a swing at Kinkeri's ribcage but misses.
Kinkeri takes one on the button.
Bagrian loads up on a big right hand but Kinkeri slips the punch.
Bagrian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bagrian checks a leg kick.
Kinkeri's corner calls for a 1-2. Kinkeri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kinkeri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch combination from Bagrian misses.
Bagrian loads up on a big right hand but Kinkeri slips the punch.
Bagrian misses with a looping right.
Kinkeri moves out of range as Bagrian strikes.
Kinkeri is looking to slow Bagrian down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kinkeri throws a leg kick which misses Bagrian's front leg but catches the back leg as Bagrian tries to avoid it.
Bagrian is breathing heavily.
Kinkeri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kinkeri. That's going to slow Bagrian down.
Kinkeri moves into range and clinches up with Bagrian.
Bagrian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kinkeri misses with a knee strike.
Kinkeri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bagrian.
Bagrian takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kinkeri tries to land knees in the clinch but Bagrian avoids the damage to the body.
Kinkeri tries to land a knee to the head but Bagrian blocks with his arms.
Bagrian tries to circle away but Kinkeri has him pinned against the cage.
Kinkeri with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Kinkeri.
Kinkeri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kinkeri is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kinkeri lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Kinkeri.
Kinkeri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bagrian is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kinkeri obliges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kinkeri takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kinkeri landing knees to the body.
Bagrian being controlled against the cage.
Kinkeri lands a nice knee to the body.
Kinkeri stalling in the clinch.
Kinkeri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kinkeri misses with a knee to the head.
Bagrian is trying to break free.
Knees to the body from Kinkeri.
Kinkeri crunches a lovely knee into Bagrian's ribcage.
Kinkeri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bagrian blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bagrian's efforts to push away.
Kinkeri scores with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Bagrian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kinkeri scores a nice knee to the body.
Kinkeri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bagrian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kinkeri misses with a knee strike.
Bagrian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bagrian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kinkeri tries a low kick but Bagrian avoids it.
Kinkeri drops his hands momentarily and Bagrian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bagrian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kinkeri moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kinkeri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bagrian manages to avoid it.
Bagrian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kinkeri on the side of the head.
Bagrian misses with a body shot
and Kinkeri counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kinkeri dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bagrian with a hook.
Kinkeri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bagrian's calf.
Kinkeri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body punch from Bagrian.
Kinkeri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bagrian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A lazy left from Bagrian finds it's target.
Kinkeri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bagrian.
Kinkeri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bagrian.
Bagrian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bagrian is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bagrian shoots in for a double leg but Kinkeri sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left lands for Bagrian.
Kinkeri slips under a jab from Bagrian.
Bagrian is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinkeri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kinkeri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bagrian's calf.
Bagrian really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bagrian lands a slapping body shot.
Bagrian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Kinkeri finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kinkeri has Bagrian up against the cage in a clinch.
Kinkeri scores with a knee to the head.
Bagrian can't break the clinch.
Bagrian avoiding damage as Kinkeri throws knees to the body.
Bagrian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bagrian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kinkeri scores a nice knee to the body.
Kinkeri crunches a lovely knee into Bagrian's ribcage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kinkeri - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kinkeri trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kinkeri.
Bagrian tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kinkeri tries a knee to the head but Bagrian blocks it.
Kinkeri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bagrian is defending well for now.
Bagrian avoiding damage as Kinkeri throws knees to the body.
Bagrian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bagrian wants to break free but Kinkeri has control.
Kinkeri tries to land a knee to the head but Bagrian blocks with his arms.
Bagrian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bagrian misses with a hook.
Kinkeri misses with a looping right.
Bagrian moves out of range as Kinkeri strikes.
Bagrian scores with a shot to the body.
Bagrian shoots in for a takedown but Kinkeri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslan Bagrian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bagrian finds it's way round the side to connect with Kinkeri's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kinkeri.
Bagrian tries for a takedown but Kinkeri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kinkeri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kinkeri slips a straight right by Bagrian.
Kinkeri bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kinkeri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aslan Bagrian is winning the standup battle so far.
Bagrian misses with a straight right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bagrian.
Kinkeri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bagrian tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagrian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kinkeri.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kinkeri.
Kinkeri scores with a hook to the body. Bagrian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kinkeri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Kinkeri does it's job there.
Kinkeri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bagrian, pushing him back against the cage.
Bagrian managing to block the knees to the body from Kinkeri.
Kinkeri looking to throw knees to the head but Bagrian is blocking nicely.
Bagrian tries to circle away but Kinkeri has him pinned against the cage.
Bagrian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kinkeri.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kinkeri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bagrian. That did some damage!
Kinkeri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bagrian looks to score with a jab to the body but Kinkeri is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kinkeri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bagrian avoids a kick to the body.
Bagrian dips to his left and cracks Kinkeri with an uppercut!
Kinkeri throws a head kick but Bagrian moves out of range.
Bagrian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kinkeri. Kinkeri obviously looking to wear him down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bagrian.
Kinkeri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bagrian walks into a stiff left hand from Kinkeri.
Kinkeri tries a low kick but Bagrian avoids it.
Kinkeri throws the left hand but Bagrian avoids the punch easily.
Kinkeri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bagrian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kinkeri.
Bagrian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bagrian throws a shot from downtown. Kinkeri moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagrian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kinkeri.
Bagrian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kinkeri swings for the body but Bagrian moves out of range.
Kinkeri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kinkeri wants to clinch.
Bagrian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kinkeri can pounce on him.
Kinkeri throws out a loose jab but Bagrian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kinkeri takes a swing at Bagrian's ribcage but misses.
Bagrian clobbers Kinkeri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kinkeri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bagrian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bagrian works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bagrian.
Kinkeri slips under a jab.
Bagrian throws a hook but Kinkeri blocks it.
Bagrian jabs at Kinkeri's body.
Kinkeri swings for the body but Bagrian moves out of range.
Bagrian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kinkeri circles away quickly and effectively.
Kinkeri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bagrian's sensitive parts.
Kinkeri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bagrian misses with a wild body shot.
Bagrian throws out a loose jab but Kinkeri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bagrian thows a body shot but no joy.
Bagrian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kinkeri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bagrian. That did some damage!
Kinkeri throws out a loose jab but Bagrian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bagrian looks to score with a jab to the body but Kinkeri is just out of range.
A big right from Bagrian misses.
A big left from Bagrian misses.
Kinkeri closes the distance and pushes Bagrian back into the cage.
Kinkeri misses with a knee strike.
Kinkeri tries to land knees in the clinch but Bagrian avoids the damage to the body.
Bagrian is trying to break the clinch but Kinkeri is controlling him.
Kinkeri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kinkeri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bagrian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kinkeri makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kinkeri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bagrian's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagrian throws a looping overhand right but Kinkeri ducks down to avoid it.
Kinkeri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Kinkeri. That snapped Bagrian's head back.
Kinkeri misses with a jab to the body
and Bagrian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bagrian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kinkeri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kinkeri throws a sloppy head kick and Bagrian moves out of range easily.
Bagrian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kinkeri throws a looping overhand right but Bagrian ducks down to avoid it.
Bagrian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kinkeri counters with an outside leg kick.
Kinkeri connects with a right hand. Bagrian shakes it off.
A shot to the body from Bagrian misses
and Kinkeri counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kinkeri really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kinkeri connects with a solid leg kick.
Bagrian misses with a shot to the body
and Kinkeri makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bagrian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kinkeri can pounce on him.
Bagrian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kinkeri closes the distance and clinches.
Bagrian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kinkeri trying to land knees to the body.
Kinkeri landing knees to the body.
Bagrian is looking to break free of the clinch but Kinkeri has double underhooks.
Kinkeri unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kinkeri landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kinkeri working Bagrian over with knees to the body.
Kinkeri is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kinkeri is struggling to control the position.
Kinkeri scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinkeri will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bagrian up against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kinkeri prevents Bagrian from breaking the clinch.
Bagrian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kinkeri connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bagrian's face.
Bagrian letting Kinkeri take a breather here.
Bagrian is trying to break free.
Kinkeri missing with knees to the body.
Bagrian can't break the clinch.
Bagrian is trying to break free.
Bagrian is trying to force a seperation but Kinkeri has the dominant position.
Bagrian can't break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kinkeri obliges.
Kalle Kinkeri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kinkeri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kinkeri takes a swing at Bagrian's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kinkeri. That's going to slow Bagrian down.
Kinkeri closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bagrian counters with a one-two to the body.
Kinkeri swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Bagrian to counter with a crisp jab.
Kinkeri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bagrian moves away.
Kinkeri misses the jab.
Bagrian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kinkeri, right into the meat.
Kinkeri misses the shot to the body.
Bagrian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kinkeri. Kinkeri obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice jab there from Kinkeri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri has closed the distance and engaged Bagrian in a clinch.
Kinkeri tries to land knees in the clinch but Bagrian avoids the damage to the body.
Kinkeri landing knees to the body.
Kinkeri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bagrian.
Bagrian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kinkeri has Bagrian pressed against the cage.
Bagrian tries to circle away but Kinkeri has him pinned against the cage.
Kinkeri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kinkeri tries to land knees in the clinch but Bagrian avoids the damage to the body.
Bagrian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bagrian can't break the clinch.
Bagrian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kinkeri has him pressed against the cage.
Kinkeri lands a nice knee to the body.
Kinkeri misses with a knee strike.
Kinkeri keeps control of Bagrian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bagrian dodges an elbow strike from Kinkeri.
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.
Bagrian avoiding damage as Kinkeri throws knees to the body.
Kinkeri tries a knee to the head but Bagrian blocks it.
Bagrian has had enough of the clinch but Kinkeri keeps him there for the moment.
Bagrian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bagrian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bagrian can't break the clinch.
Kinkeri prevents Bagrian from breaking the clinch.
Bagrian is looking to break free of the clinch but Kinkeri has double underhooks.
The referee calls for Kinkeri to work.
Kinkeri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bagrian manages to break the clinch.
Bagrian scores with a jab to the head.
Bagrian lands an overhand right.
Bagrian connects with the punch.
Bagrian digs a good hook to Kinkeri's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kinkeri 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!
Kinkeri throws a wild body kick that Bagrian sees coming a mile off.
Kinkeri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bagrian misses with a hook.
Bagrian fails with a takedown attempt.
Kinkeri throws a hook to the side of Bagrian's head but Bagrian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bagrian throws a nice looking combination but Kinkeri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kinkeri.
Bagrian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kinkeri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkeri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bagrian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bagrian lands a nice looking body shot.
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.
Kinkeri scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kinkeri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinkeri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kinkeri closes the distance but Bagrian moves to the side
and Bagrian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A lazy left from Kinkeri finds it's target.
Kinkeri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kinkeri thuds his shin into the meat of Bagrian's side.
Kinkeri takes the fight into the clinch.
Kinkeri connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bagrian's face.
Kinkeri utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bagrian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kinkeri prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri with a knee to the head.
Kinkeri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bagrian's efforts to push away.
Kinkeri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kinkeri scores a nice knee to the body.
Bagrian is trying to break the clinch but Kinkeri is controlling him.
Kinkeri looking to slow down the pace here.
Bagrian dodges an elbow strike from Kinkeri.
Bagrian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kinkeri tries to land knees in the clinch but Bagrian avoids the damage to the body.
Kinkeri landing knees to the head.
Kinkeri trying to land knees to the body.
Bagrian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bagrian tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kinkeri smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslan Bagrian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagrian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bagrian throws an overhand right that lands on Kinkeri's shoulder, as Kinkeri tries to avoid the shot.
Bagrian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kinkeri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kinkeri.
Bagrian misses with a body punch
and Kinkeri counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bagrian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kinkeri was well out of range. Poor timing from Bagrian.
Kinkeri slips under a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bagrian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bagrian throws a hook to the side of Kinkeri's head but Kinkeri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four 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.
Kinkeri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kalle Kinkeri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kinkeri lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bagrian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kinkeri circles away quickly and effectively.
Kinkeri scoring well with a low kick there.
Kinkeri is looking to slow Bagrian down with leg kicks.
Aslan Bagrian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bagrian avoids the head kick by Kinkeri.
Bagrian throws a hook but Kinkeri avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Kinkeri.
Kinkeri throws the left hand but Bagrian avoids the punch easily.
Bagrian misses with an uppercut. Kinkeri saw that one coming.
Kinkeri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kinkeri lands a jab to the nose.
Kinkeri moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Kinkeri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kinkeri 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 45:50
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kinkeri!
Kalle Kinkeri is the new middleweight champion!
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