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UMMA - Hard Knocks PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Tsakada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee Tsakada will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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190 lbs
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198 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Schwarzeneg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Tsakada!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwarzeneg tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Schwarzeneg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Roger Schwarzeneg has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Schwarzeneg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Schwarzeneg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tsakada swivels and escapes.
Tsakada misses the jab.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tsakada as he avoids it easily.
Schwarzeneg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsakada.
Tsakada lands with a hook. Schwarzeneg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Tsakada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schwarzeneg darts in trying to clinch
and Tsakada holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tsakada is trying to force a seperation but Schwarzeneg has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tsakada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tsakada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tsakada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schwarzeneg fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Schwarzeneg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg closes the distance but Tsakada moves to the side
enabling Tsakada to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsakada misses with a double jab.
Tsakada tries to sprawl but Schwarzeneg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Schwarzeneg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tsakada is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tsakada keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tsakada wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsakada tries to get to full guard but Schwarzeneg has control of the leg.
Tsakada is looking to get back to is feet but Schwarzeneg passes into side control.
Schwarzeneg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Schwarzeneg tries to score with some ground and pound. Tsakada controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsakada is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tsakada wants to control but Schwarzeneg postures up.
Tsakada is not content to let Schwarzeneg control the position.
Tsakada wants to get back to his feet but Schwarzeneg drags him back down.
Schwarzeneg 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.
Tsakada can't do much from the bottom here.
Tsakada wants to get back to his feet but Schwarzeneg drags him back down.
Schwarzeneg tries to advance to mount but Tsakada denies him.
Tsakada is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tsakada tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsakada throws Schwarzeneg to one side and escapes!
Schwarzeneg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown but Tsakada shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tsakada leaves Schwarzeneg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tsakada has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Schwarzeneg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tsakada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Schwarzeneg is breathing heavily.
Jab by Tsakada.
Tsakada lands a really nice looking cross but Schwarzeneg seems unphased.
Tsakada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schwarzeneg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tsakada won't be happy with that.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the action but Tsakada is working from the bottom.
Tsakada tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsakada regains half guard.
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!
Tsakada is looking to improve his position.
Tsakada trying to control here.
Tsakada is trying to stand.
Tsakada pushes Schwarzeneg off and gets back to his feet.
Roger Schwarzeneg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwarzeneg shoots in looking for a takedown. Tsakada tries to sprawl out of it but Schwarzeneg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tsakada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tsakada is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tsakada misses with a hook. Schwarzeneg ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsakada circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tsakada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schwarzeneg shoots in but Tsakada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Tsakada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Schwarzeneg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Schwarzeneg has his takedown stuffed
and Tsakada counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsakada 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.
Tsakada has Schwarzeneg up against the cage in a clinch.
Tsakada has had enough of the clinch but Schwarzeneg keeps him there for the moment.
Tsakada misses with the head strike.
Tsakada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsakada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tsakada lands a hook that snaps the head of Schwarzeneg backwards.
Tsakada lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schwarzeneg.
Tsakada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsakada misses with some punches.
Schwarzeneg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tsakada smiles and moves away.
Tsakada punishes Schwarzeneg's body with a nice straight punch.
Schwarzeneg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg moves to clinch but Tsakada breaks away
and Tsakada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tsakada throws a left and a right that both miss
so Schwarzeneg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tsakada has his feet on Schwarzeneg's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Schwarzeneg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tsakada avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Schwarzeneg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsakada.
Schwarzeneg looks for a takedown but Tsakada sprawls well.
Tsakada misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsakada defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Schwarzeneg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Tsakada.
Schwarzeneg closes the distance but Tsakada moves to the side
and Tsakada counters with a straight right hand.
Tsakada connects with a looping right hand.
Tsakada has closed the distance and engaged Schwarzeneg in a clinch.
Tsakada working aggressively here.
Tsakada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schwarzeneg backwards.
Tsakada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tsakada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schwarzeneg backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Tsakada.
Tsakada lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tsakada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schwarzeneg backwards.
A right hand to the body from Tsakada.
Nice body punch from Tsakada.
Tsakada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsakada lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tsakada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsakada scores with a jab.
Schwarzeneg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tsakada avoids it really well and circles away.
Tsakada lands with an uppercut that bounces Schwarzeneg off the cage and back into rage.
Schwarzeneg walks into a straight right hand from Tsakada.
Tsakada looks to land a combination but Schwarzeneg avoids it well.
Tsakada lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tsakada drops Schwarzeneg with a beautiful combination! Schwarzeneg stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tsakada is looking for the KO!
Schwarzeneg is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schwarzeneg drops his hands momentarily and Tsakada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oh Schwarzeneg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tsakada is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Schwarzeneg like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Schwarzeneg from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Tsakada!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Sams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Daley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Will Sams!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daley blocks the body kick.
Daley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sams counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Daley!
Daley tries to buck Sams off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sams with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Daley tries to control the position but Sams now has his back.
Sams misses with an elbow to the head.
Daley is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Daley showing good submission defense here.
Sams missing with strikes.
Sams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Sams off. It looks like it's working - Sams slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Daley displaying calm under pressure there.
Daley fails with the takedown
and Sams counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Daley is not content to let Sams control the position.
Sams tries to stand and escape but Daley is controlling the position.
Sams is trying to control the action in half guard but Daley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daley wants to control but Sams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Will Sams.
Daley tries for a takedown but Sams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Daley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sams scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sams stalling away here and it's allowed Daley to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sams would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Daley keeping full guard, as Sams tries to pass.
Sams trying to control the position from guard on top but Daley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sams throws a strike but Daley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sams looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Daley puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Daley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sams tries to kick Daley off but Daley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daley trying to control the action but Sams is working from the bottom.
Daley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sams is just riding it out for now. Daley eventually gives up the hold.
Daley is keen to just control but Sams is a slippery customer.
Daley is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sams is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sams trying to control from the bottom.
Daley content to control rather than advance.
Daley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Sams dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Daley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Daley won't be happy with that.
Daley struggling a bit here.
Sams trying to control the position but Daley is working away.
Sams wants to control for a moment but Daley uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sams is looking to stall here but Daley recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sams stops Daley from standing up.
Sams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daley wants to sweep here but Sams controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sams wants to pass the guard but Daley is keeping the position.
Will Sams has got the better of the ground game so far.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Will Sams hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sams slips under a jab from Daley.
A jab from Daley misses.
Daley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sams counters with a series of strikes. Daley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Paul Daley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daley has his takedown stuffed
and Sams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sams has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Daley is proving hard to escape from.
Sams with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sams trying to control the position from guard on top but Daley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daley wants to stand up but Sams is controlling him.
Daley trying to keep a closed guard but Sams is proving a slippery customer.
Sams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Daley's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Sams 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! This is the final round!
Sams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Daley shoots in but Sams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sams connects with a body shot.
A punch combination from Daley misses.
Sams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sams decides to stand and escape the position.
Sams looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sams 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sams stops Daley from standing up.
That's two 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.
Sams wants to stand but Daley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sams is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Will Sams.
Sams dodges the punch combination from Daley.
Daley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Daley's guard.
Sams has gone for a leg lock! Daley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sams's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sams wants to stand and escape but Daley is having none of it.
Daley trying to control the position from guard on top but Sams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sams throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Daley wants to control from the top but Sams keeps moving.
Daley preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Paul Daley.
Sams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Daley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Daley looking to control.
Paul Daley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sams looking to sit in guard and control but Daley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Daley trying to control but Sams is working from the bottom.
Sams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Daley trying to control the position from guard on top but Sams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Sams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sams 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Sams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Routalempi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Dingdown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Dingdown told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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161 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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160 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Granite chin |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Routalempi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Dingdown!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dingdown connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Routalempi.
Dingdown misses with an uppercut. Routalempi saw that one coming.
Dingdown listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Pekka Routalempi has been cut.
Dingdown swings for the body but Routalempi moves out of range.
Routalempi with a poor takedown
and Dingdown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dingdown scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dingdown sends Routalempi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dingdown is motioning to the referee to let Routalempi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Routalempi is rocked!
Dingdown Throws a clean left jab. Dingdown Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Routalempi's chin! Routalempi crumbles to the ground and Dingdown follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Dingdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ben Dingdown!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samurai Moonwalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Quagmire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quagmire has chosen Die MotherFucker Die as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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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
10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Samurai Moonwalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Glen Quagmire!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quagmire misses the body punch
and Moonwalker counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Quagmire misses
and Moonwalker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Quagmire!
Quagmire throws a poor cross that misses
letting Moonwalker counter with a right hand.
Quagmire throws a right hand that Moonwalker ducks under and follows up with a left that Moonwalker also avoids with ease.
Quagmire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moonwalker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quagmire misses with a combination
and Moonwalker counters with a straight right hand.
Moonwalker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quagmire.
A shot to the body from Quagmire misses
letting Moonwalker counter with a right hand.
Quagmire swings away with a body shot that misses
and Moonwalker counters with a nice uppercut.
Quagmire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A cross from Moonwalker lands.
Moonwalker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moonwalker trying to control the action but Quagmire is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moonwalker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Quagmire looks like he's trying to stand up.
Quagmire is not content to let Moonwalker control the position.
Moonwalker uses his free foot to push down on Quagmire's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Quagmire.
Quagmire is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moonwalker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moonwalker looking for a guillotine from mount but Quagmire is having none of it.
Quagmire is controlling an arm, preventing Moonwalker from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Moonwalker is working for a guillotine from mount but Quagmire frees his head quite easily.
Quagmire stops Moonwalker from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moonwalker get's back to his feet.
Moonwalker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Quagmire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moonwalker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Moonwalker tries to bum rush Quagmire with a series of wild strikes but Quagmire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Quagmire throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moonwalker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quagmire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Moonwalker counter with a right hand.
Moonwalker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Quagmire stuns Moonwalker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moonwalker is breathing heavily.
Moonwalker slips a jab and a cross from Quagmire.
Quagmire misses with a lunging right hand
and Moonwalker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Quagmire throws a sloppy body shot
and Moonwalker counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quagmire fails to land with a series of punches.
Quagmire throws an off balance right hand
and Moonwalker counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, jab by Quagmire - just one landing.
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!
Quagmire throws out a leg kick but Moonwalker moves out of range and Quagmire only half commits.
A low kick from Quagmire misses
and Moonwalker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Quagmire thinking.
Quagmire swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moonwalker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moonwalker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Quagmire's half guard.
Moonwalker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Moonwalker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moonwalker trying to control the pace.
Quagmire pushes Moonwalker off looking to stand but Moonwalker dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samurai Moonwalker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Quagmire lands with an overhand left.
Quagmire throws a sloppy body shot
and Moonwalker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Quagmire won't be happy with that.
Moonwalker is working to tighten is grip on Quagmire's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Quagmire has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Moonwalker is really squeezing tight and eventually Quagmire passes out! Moonwalker breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Samurai Moonwalker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Pavlyuchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chauncey Peppertooth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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24
265 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
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257 lbs
13 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksander Pavlyuchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chauncey Peppertooth!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavlyuchenko tries to move into range but Peppertooth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pavlyuchenko slips a jab and a cross from Peppertooth.
Chauncey Peppertooth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peppertooth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pavlyuchenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peppertooth.
Peppertooth darts in and clinches Pavlyuchenko up against the cage.
Peppertooth throws an elbow that misses.
Pavlyuchenko tries a body shot but Peppertooth blocks it.
Pavlyuchenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peppertooth smiles and moves away.
Pavlyuchenko has his takedown stuffed
and Peppertooth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peppertooth sizes up Pavlyuchenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Peppertooth lunges at Pavlyuchenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pavlyuchenko's hand.
Pavlyuchenko with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Peppertooth to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Pavlyuchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pavlyuchenko tries for a takedown but Peppertooth circles away easily
and Peppertooth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pavlyuchenko has his takedown stuffed
and Peppertooth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peppertooth instigates a clinch.
Pavlyuchenko can't break the clinch.
Pavlyuchenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Peppertooth prevents it.
Pavlyuchenko taking a breather.
Peppertooth looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Peppertooth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pavlyuchenko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Peppertooth is pressed up against the cage. Pavlyuchenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Peppertooth down to the mat. Peppertooth avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pavlyuchenko is breathing heavily.
Peppertooth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chauncey Peppertooth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlyuchenko tries for a takedown but Peppertooth circles away easily
and Peppertooth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pavlyuchenko needs to keep his hands up - Peppertooth had a free shot at his head there.
Pavlyuchenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Peppertooth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Peppertooth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Peppertooth lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Peppertooth lands a jab to the nose.
Pavlyuchenko is rocked!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Pavlyuchenko. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Peppertooth.
Oh Pavlyuchenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peppertooth is looking to slow Pavlyuchenko down with leg kicks.
Peppertooth feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pavlyuchenko sprawling to the canvas! Pavlyuchenko rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Peppertooth finish him?!
Peppertooth throws an overhand right that drops Pavlyuchenko like a sack of potatoes! Peppertooth dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chauncey Peppertooth!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Manza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Vilkastus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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159 lbs
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160 lbs
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yoshi Manza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Vilkastus!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manza rushes Vilkastus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Manza.
A frustrated look appears on Manza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Vilkastus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Manza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vilkastus.
Manza keeps control of Vilkastus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manza has Vilkastus pushed against the cage.
Manza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick by Vilkastus misses
and Manza moves into the clinch.
Manza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vilkastus throws a head kick that misses
and Manza counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Manza.
Vilkastus being controlled against the cage.
Manza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vilkastus looks to clinch
and Manza counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Manza connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vilkastus's face.
Manza can't break the clinch.
Manza landing knees to the head.
It looks like Mikko Vilkastus has been cut.
Manza connects with a knee to the head.
Vilkastus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manza forces Vilkastus back against the cage and clinches.
Vilkastus breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkastus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Manza counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Manza taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Manza wants to get back to striking at distance but Vilkastus won't allow it.
Vilkastus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manza closes the distance and clinches.
Vilkastus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manza blocks a head kick by Vilkastus.
Vilkastus misses with a combination
and Manza counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Manza.
Manza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick by Vilkastus misses
and Manza counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Manza.
Vilkastus avoiding damage as Manza throws knees to the body.
Manza with a knee to the head.
Manza is breathing heavily.
Vilkastus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Manza lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The referee calls for Vilkastus to work.
Manza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Vilkastus misses
and Manza counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Manza.
Vilkastus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilkastus throws a lazy head kick
and Manza counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Manza.
Vilkastus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vilkastus misses with a combination
and Manza moves into the clinch.
Vilkastus tries to circle away but Manza has him pinned against the cage.
Come on Manza - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Manza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vilkastus wants to break free but Manza has control.
Vilkastus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manza wants to get back to striking at distance but Vilkastus won't allow it.
Manza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vilkastus as Manza tries to tie him up.
Vilkastus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vilkastus lands with a kick to the temple. Manza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vilkastus misses with a two punch combination.
Manza tries to clinch but Vilkastus is having none of it.
Mikko Vilkastus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vilkastus doesn't manage to clinch there - Manza circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilkastus takes a swing at Manza's ribcage but misses.
Vilkastus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vilkastus looks to throw a body kick
and Manza counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vilkastus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vilkastus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vilkastus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manza wants to pass the guard but Vilkastus is keeping the position.
Vilkastus keeping moving, preventing Manza from controlling successfully.
Manza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vilkastus pushes Manza off and scrambles back to his feet.
Vilkastus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Vilkastus misses
and Manza counters by moving into the clinch.
Vilkastus tries to land knees in the clinch but Manza avoids the damage to the body.
Vilkastus tries to circle away but Manza has him pinned against the cage.
Manza letting Vilkastus take a breather here.
Vilkastus stalling in the clinch but Manza improves position.
Manza trying to control the position but instead, Vilkastus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Manza into the cage.
Vilkastus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vilkastus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vilkastus clinches up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vilkastus just leaning against Manza, taking a breather.
Vilkastus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vilkastus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Manza's guard.
Manza wants to get back to his feet but Vilkastus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikko Vilkastus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikko Vilkastus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vilkastus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manza.
Vilkastus throws a head kick that misses
and Manza moves into the clinch.
Manza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manza wants to clinch but Vilkastus slips to the side
and Vilkastus counters by moving into the clinch.
Vilkastus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Manza lands a knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Manza takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Manza working hard to break the clinch.
Vilkastus fails to pull guard.
Manza tries to stall but Vilkastus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vilkastus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Manza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vilkastus is looking to break free of the clinch but Manza has double underhooks.
Manza is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vilkastus is keeping busy.
Vilkastus manages to break the clinch.
Vilkastus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vilkastus is trying to break the clinch but Manza is controlling him.
Vilkastus crunches a lovely knee into Manza's ribcage.
Vilkastus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Manza being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Vilkastus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vilkastus wants a takedown.
Vilkastus breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Vilkastus.
Vilkastus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vilkastus throws a one two combo.
Vilkastus tries to clinch there but Manza circles away.
Manza avoids the head kick by Vilkastus.
Manza really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vilkastus tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Manza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vilkastus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vilkastus throws a sloppy head kick
and Manza moves into the clinch.
Vilkastus misses with a punch to the body.
Vilkastus leaning against his opponent.
Vilkastus is looking to control Manza's arms but Manza gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vilkastus has his back to the cage.
Vilkastus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vilkastus tries to land a body kick
and Manza counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Manza effectively controlling the action here.
Vilkastus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manza landing knees to the body.
Come on Vilkastus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Manza missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Manza is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilkastus tries to break free but Manza pushes him back against the cage.
Vilkastus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vilkastus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vilkastus wants to clinch but Manza slips to the side
and Manza counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Manza.
Vilkastus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manza walks away with a smile on his face. Vilkastus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yoshi Manza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Vilkastus.
Vilkastus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vilkastus misses with a body shot.
Vilkastus doesn't manage to clinch there - Manza circles away.
A slow jab from Vilkastus misses its intended target.
Manza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vilkastus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manza.
Manza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vilkastus counters by clinching up.
Manza tries to break the clinch but Vilkastus is controlling the position.
Vilkastus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Manza pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick by Vilkastus misses
and Manza counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vilkastus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vilkastus throws a sloppy head kick
and Manza moves into the clinch.
Manza has Vilkastus pressed against the cage.
Manza tries to break free but Vilkastus pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vilkastus manages to break the clinch.
Vilkastus throws a nice looking combination but Manza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vilkastus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vilkastus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yoshi Manza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vilkastus tries to land a front kick but Manza steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Manza tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vilkastus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Manza won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Vilkastus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikko Vilkastus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Manza shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vilkastus is trying to defend but Manza finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vilkastus tries to kick Manza off but Manza keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vilkastus is staying active underneath Manza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vilkastus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Manza is thwarting Vilkastus's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vilkastus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vilkastus looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkastus actively working from the bottom here.
Vilkastus wants to control but Manza is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Manza in particular looking to stall.
Vilkastus gets back to full guard.
Vilkastus looking for a triangle here. Manza is fighting it but it looks tight! Vilkastus pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Manza is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mikko Vilkastus!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armand Agasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Hanska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agasi comes to the cage accompanied by GSP walk out KOSv1. Hanska is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rytmihäiriö - Pakko Tappaa Ihminen . Armand Agasi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
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190 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armand Agasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Hanska!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agasi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hanska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Agasi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hanska counters with a nice uppercut.
Agasi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Agasi misses the body punch
enabling Hanska to counter with a crisp jab.
Agasi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hanska moves into range and connects with a jab.
Agasi is looking to chop away at Hanska's legs.
Agasi tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanska swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Agasi moves to clinch but Hanska breaks away
and Hanska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Armand Agasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agasi moves to clinch but Hanska breaks away
and Hanska makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Agasi fails with the takedown
and Hanska counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanska connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Agasi's hands.
It looks like Armand Agasi has been cut.
Agasi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hanska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanska is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Agasi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Agasi is breathing heavily.
Hanska scores with a punch to the head.
Agasi with a poor takedown
and Hanska counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Agasi thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armand Agasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanska scores with a hook to the body. Agasi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Agasi wants to clinch
and Hanska counters with a straight right hand.
Agasi is rocked!
Hanska throws an uppercut from hell that sends Agasi clean off his feet! He's out cold! Hanska stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seppo Hanska!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tadashi Masaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdual Jemall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tadashi Masaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abdual Jemall!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masaru throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jemall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Masaru thuds his right hand into Jemall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jemall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jemall misses the shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Masaru!
Masaru throws a sloppy head kick and Jemall moves out of range easily.
Jemall jabs Masaru to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jemall misses with a looping left.
Masaru misses with an uppercut. Jemall saw that one coming.
Masaru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masaru just misses with a punch to the body.
Masaru thuds a left hand into Jemall's body.
Masaru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Masaru fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jemall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A bone on bone clash there as Masaru blocks the leg kick.
Masaru throws a combination. Jemall tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jemall is rocked!
Masaru throws a nice looking combination but Jemall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jemall is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Masaru.
Jemall is still on wobbly legs! Can Masaru finish him?
Jemall feints and then cracks Masaru's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Masaru down.
Masaru scores with a jab.
Jemall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Jemall misses.
Masaru lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jemall circles away quickly and effectively.
Masaru swings for the body but Jemall moves out of range.
Jemall seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jemall throws a front kick that sends Masaru stumbling back into the cage.
Jemall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Masaru scores with a nice head shot.
Jemall walks into a left hand.
Masaru connects with a body shot that sends Jemall's belly button to the back.
Masaru moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jemall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Masaru. Masaru circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jemall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Masaru.
Masaru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jemall.
Jemall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jemall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Masaru connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jemall scrambles back to his feet.
Jemall misses with a head kick.
Jemall throws a hook but Masaru blocks it.
Jemall is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Masaru.
A head kick misses from Masaru.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jemall.
Masaru misses with a two punch combination.
Masaru blocks a jab.
Masaru misses with a body punch
enabling Jemall to counter with a crisp jab.
Jemall throws a leg kick but Masaru sees it coming and moves out of range.
Masaru throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jemall on the side of the head.
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!
Masaru scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jemall doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masaru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tadashi Masaru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jemall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Masaru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masaru swings for the body but Jemall moves out of range.
Jemall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Masaru throws a one two combo.
Masaru changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jemall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Masaru is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jemall slips a jab from Masaru.
Jemall throws a push kick but Masaru slaps the foot to one side.
Masaru goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jemall lands with an uppercut that bounces Masaru off the cage and back into rage.
A leg kick checked by Jemall.
Jemall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Masaru is fending him off so far but Jemall persists. Nope, Masaru circles away and we're back to standing.
Masaru is working the combinations to good effect here.
Masaru with a hook.
Masaru checks a leg kick.
Jemall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Masaru misses with a looping right.
Tadashi Masaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jemall tries to close the distance and clinch but Masaru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masaru scores with a punch to the head.
Masaru throws a half hearted mid kick.
Masaru misses with a head kick.
A jab from Masaru finds it's way through Jemall's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jemall shoots in and drives through. Masaru sprawls well.
Tadashi Masaru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdual Jemall.
Masaru tries a head kick but it misses.
Jemall throws a leg kick but Masaru moved away.
Masaru slips a jab and a cross from Jemall.
Masaru throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jemall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jemall clinches with his opponent.
Masaru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masaru misses with a wild body shot.
Masaru stuffs the takedown attempt from Jemall. Jemall gets slowly back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jemall.
Jemall throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Masaru!
It looks like Abdual Jemall has been cut.
Jemall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Masaru wants to get back to his feet.
Masaru keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jemall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jemall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jemall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jemall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masaru has hold of Jemall's hands but Jemall slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Masaru keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jemall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jemall tries to pass to full mount but Masaru defends it.
Masaru looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tadashi Masaru dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdual Jemall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jab, jab by Masaru - just one landing.
Masaru throws a head kick but Jemall moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Masaru circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Jemall misses.
Masaru moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jemall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masaru but Masaru pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jemall throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Masaru tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jemall is in Masaru's guard.
Jemall scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jemall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jemall is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Masaru is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Masaru has escaped and now he's on top!
Masaru is looking to stand up but Jemall won't let him.
Masaru has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masaru is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Masaru wants to stand and escape but instead Jemall has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jemall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masaru works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jemall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jemall wants to control from the top but Masaru keeps moving.
Jemall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Masaru utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Masaru keeping full guard, as Jemall tries to pass.
Jemall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jemall lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Masaru keeping moving, preventing Jemall from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jemall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Masaru avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jemall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jemall is looking to work some ground and pound but Masaru has wrist control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masaru avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jemall throws a big right hand that misses.
Jemall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masaru is keeping the position for now.
Jemall prevents Masaru from getting back to his feet.
Jemall chips away with some ground and pound.
Jemall advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jemall is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jemall misses with a head shot. Masaru uses the momentum to regain guard.
Masaru keeping moving, preventing Jemall from controlling successfully.
Jemall throws a strike but Masaru rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jemall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Abdual Jemall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Abdual Jemall'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Jemall misses the target.
Masaru throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Masaru throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jemall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Masaru ducks under a wild hook from Jemall.
Jemall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jemall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masaru circles away.
Jemall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masaru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jemall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No joy there for Masaru, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Masaru, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Masaru keeps the fight on the outside.
Masaru lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Masaru pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jemall.
Jemall connects with a leg kick. Masaru looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Masaru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jemall.
Jemall scores with a punch to the head.
Jemall feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jemall is looking to work some ground and pound but Masaru has wrist control.
Jemall throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jemall tries to free his leg and advance position but Masaru is retaining full guard.
Masaru utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jemall connects with a couple of short punches.
Masaru keeping moving, preventing Jemall from controlling successfully.
Jemall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jemall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Masaru working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jemall.
Jemall trying to control the position from guard on top but Masaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masaru wants to get back to his feet but Jemall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jemall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jemall thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jemall throwing strikes from guard but Masaru blocks nicely.
Jemall drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jemall jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jemall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jemall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jemall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jemall with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jemall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masaru works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jemall postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jemall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Masaru wants to stand but Jemall is controlling the position.
Jemall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jemall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jemall is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdual Jemall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jemall 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Abdual Jemall!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dick Hickman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger Mask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mask has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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171 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dick Hickman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tiger Mask!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mask looks to throw the jab but Hickman is out of range.
Hickman swings for the body but Mask moves out of range.
Mask ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hickman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hickman misses with a looping right.
Nice cross by Hickman.
Hickman swings widly with a right hand
and Mask counters with a nice uppercut.
Hickman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dick Hickman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mask lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mask tries to clinch but Hickman moves away
and Hickman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mask uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hickman has time to react.
Mask forces Hickman back against the cage and clinches.
Hickman misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hickman.
A right hand to the body from Mask.
Hickman is trying to push Mask away but Mask has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mask blocking some punches.
Hickman misses with a punch to the body.
Hickman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mask looks to land a left hand but Hickman moved out of range nicely.
Mask uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hickman.
Hickman misses with a lunging right hand
and Mask counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mask with the ground and pound but Hickman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickman wants to sweep but no luck.
Mask is looking to work some ground and pound but Hickman has wrist control.
Hickman controls Mask momentarily but Mask frees himself.
Mask throws and elbow that misses. Hickman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mask's guard. Nice move by Hickman!
Hickman wanted to stand there but Mask had control of the position.
Mask looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two 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.
Mask is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mask has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hickman trying to control but Mask is working from the bottom.
Mask is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dick Hickman just wasn't active enough.
Mask swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mask takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mask scores with a nice right hand.
Mask just misses with a punch to the body.
Mask throws a combination that misses
and Hickman counters with a stiff right hand.
Hickman lands a slapping body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Hickman there.
Mask tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hickman was well out of range. Poor timing from Mask.
Hickman misses with a wild body shot.
Hickman misses with a lunging right hand
and Mask counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hickman.
Hickman jabs Mask to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mask fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hickman manages to avoid it.
Mask misses with a left hand
and Hickman counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circling - Hickman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hickman takes one to the side of the head.
Mask jabs at Hickman's body.
Hickman misses with an uppercut
and Mask counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hickman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mask drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hickman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mask counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hickman thinking.
Dick Hickman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hickman misses with a right hand
and Mask counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hickman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mask moves into the clinch.
Hickman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mask has hold of one of Hickman's legs. Hickman is fighting the takedown attempt but Mask gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mask is looking to work some ground and pound but Hickman has wrist control.
Hickman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hickman tries to get out of the position.
Mask throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hickman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hickman is looking to stand up but Mask isn't so interested in that idea.
Mask missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger Mask dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mask thows a body shot but no joy.
Mask throws a looping overhand right but Hickman ducks down to avoid it.
Hickman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hickman throws out a loose jab but Mask uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hickman's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hickman duly obliges.
Hickman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mask stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mask fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mask uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hickman.
Hickman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hickman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hickman.
Mask closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mask thows a huge punch but Hickman dodges it nicely.
Hickman is trying to control but can't.
Mask thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mask has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hickman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mask trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hickman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Mask looking to control.
Hickman passes into half guard.
Hickman works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hickman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mask tries to lock up and control but Hickman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mask looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Hickman biding his time, controlling Mask.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mask is really stuck here.
Mask trying to control the action but Hickman just sinks the hooks in.
Mask can't escape the position.
Mask is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hickman.
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.
Mask trying to control the hands but Hickman won't let him.
Will Hickman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hickman has the hooks in. Mask is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Hickman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hickman throws a big shot that misses.
Hickman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mask.
Mask tries to clinch there but Hickman circles away.
Mask looks to score with a jab to the body but Hickman is just out of range.
Mask slips a jab from Hickman.
A shot to the body from Mask misses
and Mask takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hickman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mask was well out of range. Poor timing from Hickman.
Mask takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hickman throws a body punch but Mask moves out of range.
Hickman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mask.
Mask wants to clinch but Hickman slips to the side
enabling Hickman to counter with a crisp jab.
Mask misses with a two punch combination.
Mask rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hickman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hickman swinging wildly here.
Danga de danga de dang - Hickman scores with a four punch combination!
Mask slips a straight right by Hickman.
Mask jabs Hickman right on the nose. Hickman blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mask moves into the clinch.
Hickman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hickman scores with a shoulder strike.
Hickman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Mask scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hickman.
Hickman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hickman.
Mask works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mask is looking to work some ground and pound but Hickman has wrist control.
Mask keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hickman's head.
Hickman keeping moving, preventing Mask from controlling successfully.
Hickman is trying to control the position but Mask postures up.
Mask wants to control from the top but Hickman keeps moving.
Hickman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dick Hickman just wasn't active enough.
Hickman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mask misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hickman clobbers Mask with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hickman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mask moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mask gets a takedown into half guard.
Hickman wants to control but Mask passes into side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickman tries to bench press Mask off him but Mask keeps the position.
Mask in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mask tries to score with some ground and pound. Hickman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mask throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mask taking a break here but Hickman is having none of it and regains half guard.
Hickman is trying to stand up here but Mask is controlling him well.
Mask thows a huge punch but Hickman dodges it nicely.
Mask is keen to just control but Hickman is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hickman is trying to control but Mask manages to pass to mount!
Mask has hold of Hickman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hickman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mask thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hickman tries to hold on but Mask postures up.
Hickman is looking to improve his position but Mask isn't that keen on the idea.
Mask punching from mount but Hickman doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger Mask really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hickman misses with a combination
and Mask counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mask.
Hickman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mask backwards.
Hickman lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mask.
Mask wants the takedown. Hickman is fighting it off but Mask persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hickman's guard against the cage.
Mask throws a strike but Hickman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mask is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hickman defends well.
Hickman wants to stand and escape but instead Mask has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hickman is on top in guard.
Hickman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mask has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hickman has managed to get both his arms back between Mask's legs - danger averted.
Hickman passes into half guard.
Hickman passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mask is looking to escape.
Mask tries to control Hickman's body but Hickman pushes him off. Mask squirms to his side and now Hickman has his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mask trying to control the hands but Hickman won't let him.
Hickman is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hickman not allowing Mask to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hickman struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mask tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Mask breaks Hickman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Hickman had his way with Tiger Mask in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hickman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mask.
Mask uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hickman.
Mask takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mask slips a straight right by Hickman.
Mask throws a jab when Hickman was well out of range.
Hickman with a jab.
Hickman misses with a series of wild punches.
Mask doesn't manage to clinch there - Hickman circles away.
Mask darts in trying to clinch
and Mask takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mask uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hickman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mask. Hickman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mask throws a combination that misses
and Hickman counters with a right hand to the body.
A cross from Hickman lands.
Mask scores with a shot to the body.
Dick Hickman is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Hickman misses.
Mask thuds a left hand into Hickman's body.
Hickman throws a looping overhand right but Mask ducks down to avoid it.
Mask lands with a good body shot.
Hickman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mask.
Mask fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Hickman does no damage.
Nice straight punches there by Hickman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hickman.
Hickman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mask throws a body punch but Hickman moves out of range.
Hickman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mask keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hickman.
Hickman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mask.
Mask tries to move into range but Hickman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mask. Hickman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mask rushes Hickman and presses him up against the cage.
Mask has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mask works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hickman is looking to stand up but Mask isn't so interested in that idea.
Hickman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mask stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hickman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hickman has control of Mask's left arm, preventing Mask from doing any damage.
Hickman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mask is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mask working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mask preventing the sweep.
Mask missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mask with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tiger Mask has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hickman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
Mask trying to control but Hickman is working from the bottom.
Hickman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mask sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mask wants to clinch.
Hickman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mask is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hickman rather than just go for the knockout.
Hickman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mask counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mask postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mask with a nice head shot there.
Mask trying to control the position from guard on top but Hickman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hickman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mask.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiger Mask comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mask has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 47:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiger Mask!
Tiger Mask is the new welterweight champion!
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