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FF Boxing League RD 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jere MahaKives (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rysty Sankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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299 lbs
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225 cm
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jere MahaKives!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rysty Sankari!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sankari looks to throw the jab but MahaKives is out of range.
Sankari avoids the body shot from MahaKives.
MahaKives cracks Sankari with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
MahaKives throws a poor cross that misses
and Sankari counters with a left to the body.
MahaKives is breathing heavily.
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!
Sankari cracks MahaKives with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sankari has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning MahaKives to stand back up!
It looks like Jere MahaKives has been cut.
Sankari looks to score with a jab to the body but MahaKives is just out of range.
MahaKives gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Sankari gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! MahaKives is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rysty Sankari!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blind Willie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaido Kuukap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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288 lbs
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223 cm
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blind Willie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kaido Kuukap!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willie misses with a looping left.
Kuukap ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kuukap ducks under a wild hook from Willie.
Willie scores with the left hand. Kuukap knows he should have avoided that one.
Kuukap fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Willie on the side of the head.
Willie slips under a jab.
Kuukap is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kuukap connects with a good right hand that stumbles Willie. Willie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Kuukap.
Kuukap bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Willie throws a combination that misses
and Kuukap counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuukap throws a right hand that misses
and Willie counters with a nice right hand that sends Kuukap toppling to the canvas! Kuukap scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Willie finish him?!
It looks like Kaido Kuukap has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Are you kidding me?! Willie ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Kuukap clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blind Willie!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eerikki Voipapu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erno Evottaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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300 lbs
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293 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eerikki Voipapu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erno Evottaja!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evottaja takes a swing at Voipapu's ribcage but misses.
Evottaja throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Evottaja throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Evottaja throws a sloppy body shot
and Voipapu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Voipapu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evottaja.
Voipapu misses with a series of wild punches.
Voipapu avoids the body shot from Evottaja.
Evottaja misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Voipapu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Voipapu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Evottaja throws a poor cross that misses
letting Voipapu counter with a right hand.
Voipapu throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evottaja scores with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Voipapu.
Voipapu lands a jab.
Voipapu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Voipapu does no damage.
Voipapu throws a series of punches but Evottaja avoids them all with ease.
Voipapu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evottaja.
A swing and a miss from Evottaja.
Evottaja scores with a decent looking hook.
Evottaja misses with a body punch
and Voipapu counters with a nice body shot.
Evottaja looks to land a right hand but Voipapu moved out of range.
A jab from Voipapu does it's job there.
Evottaja throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Voipapu counters with a nice uppercut.
Evottaja looks gassed!
Nice uppercut lands for Voipapu. That snapped Evottaja's head back.
Voipapu lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evottaja takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Evottaja is rocked!
Evottaja is holding his hands too far apart here. Voipapu throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Evottaja is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eerikki Voipapu!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muna Karvaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valuva Vatulaattori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Muna Karvaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valuva Vatulaattori!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vatulaattori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Karvaton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vatulaattori misses with a jab to the body
and Karvaton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vatulaattori misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vatulaattori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vatulaattori misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vatulaattori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vatulaattori throws a poor cross that misses
and Karvaton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vatulaattori scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vatulaattori throws a sloppy body shot
and Karvaton counters with a nice uppercut.
Vatulaattori fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karvaton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vatulaattori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karvaton.
Vatulaattori throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Karvaton to counter with a crisp jab.
Karvaton misses with a straight left.
Vatulaattori connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vatulaattori swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Karvaton counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatulaattori misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vatulaattori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vatulaattori throws a poor cross that misses
and Karvaton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karvaton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vatulaattori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Karvaton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vatulaattori misses with an uppercut
enabling Karvaton to counter with a crisp jab.
Vatulaattori misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Karvaton counters with a stiff right hand.
Vatulaattori misses with a body shot
and Karvaton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vatulaattori lands a nice looking body shot.
Vatulaattori lands a nice looking body shot.
Karvaton is breathing heavily.
Vatulaattori moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karvaton avoids the body shot from Vatulaattori.
Vatulaattori misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karvaton defending well as Vatulaattori loads up on a big left hand.
Vatulaattori connects with a nice looking jab.
Vatulaattori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karvaton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valuva Vatulaattori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vatulaattori scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karvaton doesn't seem bothered though.
Vatulaattori misses with a body shot.
Karvaton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vatulaattori scores with a decent looking hook.
Vatulaattori sends Karvaton crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Vatulaattori is motioning to the referee to let Karvaton up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Karvaton is rocked!
Vatulaattori misses with a wild body shot.
Vatulaattori misses with a straight right.
Vatulaattori lands with a right that hurts Karvaton. Karvaton looks to clinch but Vatulaattori throws a short knee that drops Karvaton. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Valuva Vatulaattori!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jan Maunone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shoichi Kosugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maunone comes to the ring accompanied by Motörhead - The Game. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Maunone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shoichi Kosugi !
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosugi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kosugi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kosugi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kosugi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kosugi .
Maunone has Kosugi pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Kosugi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kosugi lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Kosugi .
Kosugi blocks an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Kosugi .
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kosugi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maunone trying to stall but Kosugi improves his position.
A right hand to the body from Kosugi .
Maunone is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kosugi .
Kosugi lands a hook that snaps the head of Maunone backwards.
Kosugi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosugi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kosugi lands a body punch.
Kosugi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kosugi pushes Maunone back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kosugi .
Kosugi gets through Maunone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kosugi lands a nice uppercut.
Maunone is rocked!
Kosugi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Kosugi as the two fighters clinch.
Kosugi pushes Maunone back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Kosugi gets through Maunone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kosugi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kosugi scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Kosugi .
Good body shot from Kosugi .
Kosugi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kosugi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kosugi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kosugi digs a right hand into Maunone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maunone's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Kosugi .
Kosugi lands with a right to the head.
Kosugi lands a body shot.
Kosugi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maunone backwards.
Kosugi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maunone backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kosugi .
Kosugi lands a shot to the body.
Kosugi lands a shoulder strike.
Kosugi lands a body shot.
A short left from Kosugi .
Kosugi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kosugi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maunone goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kosugi prevents it.
Kosugi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kosugi scores with a hook to the body.
Kosugi lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kosugi .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kosugi is working Maunone over against the ropes.
Kosugi lands a hook that snaps the head of Maunone backwards.
Kosugi lands with a short shot to the head.
Kosugi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kosugi digs a right hand into Maunone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maunone's gas tank.
Kosugi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kosugi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kosugi lands a body punch.
Kosugi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kosugi lands with a right to the head.
Kosugi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kosugi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kosugi as the two fighters clinch.
Kosugi works on Maunone's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Kosugi .
A right hand to the body from Kosugi .
Kosugi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kosugi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kosugi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kosugi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maunone or not.
A nice left hand lands by Kosugi .
Kosugi scores with a shot to the side of Maunone's head.
Kosugi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maunone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maunone can't break the clinch.
Kosugi lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Kosugi as the two fighters clinch.
Kosugi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kosugi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kosugi .
Kosugi gets through Maunone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maunone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kosugi pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Maunone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosugi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kosugi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kosugi rushes Maunone and presses him up against the ropes.
Kosugi digs a right hand underneath Maunone's ribcage. Maunone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kosugi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maunone backwards.
Kosugi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maunone takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kosugi .
A left hand lands to the body for Kosugi .
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kosugi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kosugi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kosugi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Kosugi .
Still in the clinch, Kosugi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kosugi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kosugi digs a right hand into Maunone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maunone's gas tank.
Kosugi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maunone backwards.
Nice body punch from Kosugi .
Kosugi lands an uppercut.
Kosugi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kosugi lands a hook that snaps the head of Maunone backwards.
Kosugi lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kosugi .
A left hand lands to the body for Kosugi .
Kosugi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maunones head.
Kosugi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maunone.
Kosugi lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kosugi pushes Maunone back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Kosugi .
Kosugi lands an uppercut.
Maunone has had enough of the clinch but Kosugi keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kosugi .
Kosugi lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shoichi Kosugi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kosugi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Shoichi Kosugi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maunone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kosugi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kosugi lands a jab to Maunone's midsection.
Kosugi closes the distance and pushes Maunone back into the ropes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kosugi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maunone.
Kosugi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kosugi cracks Maunone with a nice body shot.
Kosugi is working Maunone over against the ropes.
Kosugi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maunones head.
Kosugi lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Kosugi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Kosugi as the two fighters clinch.
Kosugi pushes Maunone back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Kosugi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kosugi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kosugi lands a left hand.
Kosugi lands a shoulder strike.
Kosugi lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kosugi lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Kosugi .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosugi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kosugi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kosugi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kosugi lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kosugi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Kosugi .
Kosugi gets through Maunone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kosugi .
Kosugi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maunone backwards.
Kosugi lands a shot to the body.
Kosugi lands a body punch.
Kosugi scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Kosugi .
Kosugi scores with a shoulder strike.
Kosugi lands with a short shot to the head.
Kosugi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maunone backwards.
Kosugi lands with a light punch inside.
Kosugi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maunone backwards.
Kosugi digs a right hand into Maunone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maunone's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Kosugi .
Kosugi pushes Maunone back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kosugi lands a right hand.
Kosugi lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi lands a left hand.
Kosugi scores with a shot to the side of Maunone's head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kosugi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kosugi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Kosugi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Kosugi .
Kosugi presses Maunone against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kosugi is leaning against Maunone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kosugi lands a right hand.
Kosugi lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Kosugi .
Kosugi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maunone.
A right handed body shot lands from Kosugi .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kosugi .
Maunone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kosugi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Maunone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosugi clinches up with Maunone and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kosugi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maunone tries to break the clinch but Kosugi is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Kosugi .
Kosugi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kosugi lands an uppercut.
Kosugi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short uppercut from Kosugi .
Kosugi is pressed up against the ropes. Maunone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kosugi down to the mat. Kosugi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shoichi Kosugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosugi rushes Maunone and presses him up against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kosugi .
Kosugi lands with a light punch inside.
Kosugi lands with a right to the head.
Kosugi pushes Maunone back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Kosugi on the inside.
Kosugi presses Maunone against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Kosugi .
Kosugi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maunone backwards.
Kosugi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Kosugi as the two fighters clinch.
Kosugi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maunone backwards.
A hook to the body from Kosugi .
Kosugi scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kosugi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maunone misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kosugi works on Maunone's body with a couple of short punches.
Kosugi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kosugi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kosugi lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Kosugi .
A left hand lands to the body for Kosugi .
Kosugi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maunone tries to pull guard but Kosugi won't allow it.
Maunone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kosugi digs a right hand underneath Maunone's ribcage. Maunone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kosugi .
Kosugi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kosugi lands a shoulder strike.
Kosugi lands a body shot.
Kosugi scores with a shot to the side of Maunone's head.
Maunone tries to pull guard but Kosugi won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kosugi lands a body punch.
Maunone tries a knee to the head but Kosugi blocks it.
Kosugi presses Maunone against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Kosugi .
Kosugi lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shoichi Kosugi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Maunone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Maunone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maunone tries to clinch up.
Kosugi tries to clinch up but Maunone circles away and keeps his distance.
Maunone shoots in for a takedown but Kosugi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kosugi rushes Maunone and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kosugi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maunone backwards.
Kosugi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maunone.
Kosugi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Kosugi .
A short right from Kosugi .
Kosugi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Kosugi .
Kosugi lands with a short shot to the head.
Kosugi lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kosugi .
Kosugi lands a nice uppercut.
Kosugi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kosugi pushes Maunone back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Kosugi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kosugi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kosugi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosugi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maunone or not.
Kosugi lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kosugi .
Kosugi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kosugi lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kosugi .
Kosugi gets through Maunone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kosugi lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kosugi .
Kosugi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maunone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kosugi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kosugi lands a body punch.
Kosugi lands with a left to the head.
Kosugi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kosugi digs a right hand into Maunone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maunone's gas tank.
Maunone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kosugi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kosugi lands with a short shot to the head.
Kosugi lands a body punch.
Maunone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kosugi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Maunone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosugi keeps control of Maunone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shoichi Kosugi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Maunone tries to score a body lock takedown but Kosugi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maunone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kosugi lands a shoulder strike.
Kosugi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kosugi lands a right hand.
Kosugi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kosugi gets underhooks to prevent Maunone's takedown attempt.
A short right from Kosugi on the inside.
Kosugi pushes Maunone back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maunone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kosugi walks away with a smile on his face. Maunone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kosugi instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Kosugi .
Maunone looking to stall.
Kosugi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maunone or not.
Maunone takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Kosugi .
Maunone is trying to drag Kosugi to the mat but Kosugi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from Kosugi - that landed with a thud.
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.
Kosugi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maunone tries to land knees in the clinch but Kosugi avoids the damage to the body.
Maunone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kosugi just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kosugi stops a takedown attempt from Maunone.
Kosugi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosugi is leaning against Maunone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Kosugi on the inside.
Jan Maunone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kosugi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maunone.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shoichi Kosugi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kosugi 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shoichi Kosugi !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jari Xera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lebron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Xera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lebron James!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
James misses with a left hand
and Xera counters with a thumping low kick.
That kick from Xera tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
Xera throws a big shot that misses.
Xera lets loose with a powerful body kick. James will feel that in the morning.
James looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xera keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A lazy left from Xera finds it's target.
Xera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
James walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James tries to keep at a distance but Xera has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Xera just misses with a elbow thrown towards James's brow.
Xera throws a knee to the head but misses.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xera keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Xera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Xera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xera is looking to control James's arms but James gets an underhook and turns him. Now Xera has his back to the ropes.
Xera lands an elbow inside.
Xera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xera throws an elbow but it misses.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Xera.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
James blocks the elbow strike.
James is trying to break the clinch but Xera has him pressed against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Xera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James takes an elbow to the temple.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Xera has him pressed against the ropes.
Xera lands an elbow just above James 's eye.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Xera throws an elbow but misses.
Xera looking to stall.
James wants to break free but Xera has control.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Xera.
Xera lands with a left to the head.
Xera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Xera comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Xera throws an elbow but misses.
Xera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
James tries to circle away but Xera has him pinned against the ropes.
Xera prevents James from breaking the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
James is trying to push Xera away but Xera has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Xera with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Xera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Xera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xera prevents James from breaking the clinch.
James takes an elbow to the temple.
Xera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
James tries to break free but Xera pushes him back against the ropes.
Xera looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xera keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
James working hard to break the clinch.
James has had enough of the clinch but Xera keeps him there for the moment.
Xera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James blocks a head kick by Xera.
Xera scores with a leg kick.
James throws a leg kick
and Xera counters with a good low kick that James was not able to check.
James walks into a jab.
Lebron James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Xera.
Xera catches James with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Xera lands with a thumping leg kick.
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 telegraphed right hand from Xera misses the target.
Xera throws a shot to the body.
Xera looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
Xera lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Xera looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
James misses with a right hand
and Xera counters with a leg kick.
Xera swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Xera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xera throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Xera.
James misses with a left hand
and Xera counters with an inside leg kick.
James thows a body shot but no joy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Xera!
Xera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Xera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xera connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xera is looking to clinch.
Xera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
Xera throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xera counters with a nice uppercut.
James misses with a lunging right hand
and Xera counters with an inside leg kick.
Xera takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Xera lands a high kick!
A big right from Xera misses.
Xera lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
Xera throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Xera tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James slips under a jab.
That kick from Xera tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
Xera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Xera tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Xera dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
James scores with a body shot.
James misses with a lunging right hand
and Xera holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
James blocking some punches.
James tries to break the clinch but Xera is controlling the position.
Xera lands a nice knee to the body.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Xera has double underhooks.
Xera has James pressed against the ropes, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Xera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xera pushes off an throws an elbow but James leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Xera here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Xera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
James manages to break the clinch.
James misses with a hook
and Xera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
James tries to keep at a distance but Xera has taken the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Xera throws an elbow that misses.
Xera misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
James working hard to break the clinch.
Xera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Xera throws an elbow but misses.
Xera misses with a knee to the head.
James avoids the elbow strike from Xera, against the ropes.
Xera misses with some punches.
Xera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
Xera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
James working hard to break the clinch.
Xera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Xera lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Xera just misses with a elbow thrown towards James's brow.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
James is trying to break the clinch but Xera is controlling him.
Xera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Xera keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Xera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by James as Xera tries to tie him up.
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Xera prevents James from breaking the clinch.
James tries to break the clinch but Xera is controlling the position.
James wants to break free but Xera has control.
Xera is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but James is keeping busy.
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.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Xera has double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by James as Xera tries to tie him up.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
James wants to break free but Xera has control.
James can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Xera tries a knee to the head but James blocks it.
James working hard to break the clinch.
Xera tries to stall but James uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Xera keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
James wants to break free but Xera has control.
Xera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
Xera trying to control the position but instead, James has worked for underhooks and has pushed Xera into the ropes.
Xera prevents James from breaking the clinch.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
James dodges an elbow strike from Xera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Xera has double underhooks.
James is trying to break the clinch but Xera has him pressed against the ropes.
Xera prevents James from breaking the clinch.
Xera is trying to stall.
James is trying to push Xera away but Xera has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
James is trying to break the clinch but Xera has him pressed against the ropes.
James is trying to break the clinch but Xera has him pressed against the ropes.
Xera has James pressed against the ropes, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
James wants to break free but Xera has control.
James is trying to break the clinch but Xera has him pressed against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Xera.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
James is trying to force a seperation but Xera has the dominant position.
Xera has James pressed against the ropes, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Xera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Xera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
Xera keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
James is trying to push Xera away but Xera has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Xera misses with an elbow over the top.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Xera has double underhooks.
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.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Xera.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
James working hard to break the clinch.
Xera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
James blocks the elbow strike.
James tries to break the clinch but Xera is controlling the position.
Xera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James tries to break free but Xera pushes him back against the ropes.
Xera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
Xera working aggressively here.
James tries to circle away but Xera has him pinned against the ropes.
Xera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
James is trying to break the clinch but Xera has him pressed against the ropes.
Xera wants to stall.
James is trying to force a seperation but Xera has the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
James is trying to force a seperation but Xera has the dominant position.
James has had enough of the clinch but Xera keeps him there for the moment.
Xera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Xera dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
James throws a chopping leg kick but Xera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Xera throws a jab when James was well out of range.
James works Xera's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. James darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
James lands with a hook. Xera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
James instigates a clinch.
Xera misses with an elbow strike.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from James.
James is trying to push Xera away but Xera has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
James is trying to push Xera away but Xera has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Xera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Xera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
James is trying to break the clinch but Xera has him pressed against the ropes.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
James pulls guard effortlessly.
Xera connects with a couple of short punches.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is looking to stand up but Xera isn't so interested in that idea.
Xera postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
Xera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Xera postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Xera throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Xera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
James is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Xera trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Xera stops James from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xera throwing strikes but missing.
Xera wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Xera throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xera throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xera takes one on the button.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James scores with a sloppy right hand. Xera should have avoided that one.
Xera walks into a stiff left hand from James.
James misses with a looping right.
James jabs Xera to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lebron James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xera throws a hook but James blocks it.
Xera moves away from the strike by James.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by James!
James lands a nice shot that snaps Xera's head back.
James bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James connects with a good right hand that stumbles Xera. Xera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James misses with a straight right.
Jab by James.
Jari Xera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xera is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James clobbers Xera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lebron James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Xera 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Xera!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hello Chippy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Kulakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kulakov has chosen Lube-Shparu as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
188 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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186 lbs
4 - 3 - 1 |
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hello Chippy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Viktor Kulakov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chippy shoots and misses
and Kulakov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kulakov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kulakov looks to land a left hand but Chippy moved out of range nicely.
Kulakov takes a swing at Chippy's ribcage but misses.
Kulakov throws a lazy right hand but Chippy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kulakov throws a nice looking combination but Chippy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kulakov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chippy in his tracks.
Chippy shoots in but Kulakov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chippy misses with a takedown attempt - Kulakov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hello Chippy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kulakov missing with a left hand there. Chippy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chippy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kulakov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chippy somewhat.
A jab from Kulakov does it's job there.
Chippy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kulakov is trying to defend but Chippy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulakov is looking to escape.
Chippy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kulakov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chippy.
Chippy is looking for a kimura but Kulakov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chippy to get the leverage.
Kulakov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chippy is looking for a kimura but Kulakov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chippy to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kulakov is trying to stand up here but Chippy is controlling him well.
Kulakov has one foot on Chippy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kulakov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kulakov misses with a combination
and Chippy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kulakov!
Chippy is breathing heavily.
Kulakov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kulakov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chippy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chippy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kulakov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kulakov can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chippy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Chippy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kulakov is now in Chippy's guard. A big mistake from Chippy there, giving up the dominant position!
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.
Kulakov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kulakov lands a couple of elbows.
Kulakov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chippy is working an open guard so Kulakov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kulakov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kulakov throws a jab when Chippy was well out of range.
Kulakov throws a hook to the side of Chippy's head but Chippy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kulakov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chippy on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Kulakov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kulakov connects with a combination that backs up Chippy into the cage. Kulakov lands a flurry of punches that gets past Chippy's guard. Chippy is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Kulakov bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Kulakov!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Neumann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clarke has chosen Bring your daughter to the slaughter as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bobby Clarke will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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242 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harold Neumann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Clarke!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Clarke catches Neumann right on the button with a cross.
Neumann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clarke counters with a three punch combo that has Neumann backing up. Neumann nods at Clarke to acknowledge the strikes.
Neumann misses with a takedown
and Clarke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Neumann thinking.
Clarke lands a slapping body shot.
Neumann is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clarke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neumann.
Neumann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Neumann takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Clarke tries to sprawl but Neumann drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Clarke is looking to control Neumann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clarke avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke is pressing down on Neumann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clarke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neumann might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clarke wants to sweep but no luck.
Neumann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clarke seems keen to control Neumann's posture.
Clarke manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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.
Neumann doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Clarke gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Neumann misses with a takedown attempt
and Clarke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Neumann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neumann takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clarke swings for the body but Neumann moves out of range.
Neumann moves away from the strike by Clarke.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clarke.
Clarke scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clarke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bobby Clarke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clarke scores with a shot to the body.
Clarke throws a leg kick but Neumann checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Clarke sizes up Neumann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clarke looks to land a left hand but Neumann moved out of range nicely.
Clarke throws a big shot that misses.
Clarke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clarke cracks Neumann with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clarke jabs Neumann to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Clarke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Clarke dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Clarke tries to clinch up but Neumann circles away and keeps his distance.
It looks like Harold Neumann has been cut.
Clarke has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Clarke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neumann manages to avoid it.
Neumann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clarke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Clarke lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clarke. Neumann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clarke scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clarke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neumann.
Clarke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neumann on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Clarke connects with a body shot.
No joy there for Clarke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clarke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clarke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Neumann rather than just go for the knockout.
Clarke tests Neumann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Neumann on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clarke misses with a body shot
and Neumann counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Clarke's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neumann throws a big right hand that misses.
Neumann throwing strikes from guard but Clarke blocks nicely.
Clarke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Neumann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clarke pulls Neumann in close to prevent any damage.
Clarke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Neumann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clarke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Clarke trying to control the position.
Bobby Clarke has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Clarke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Neumann's head.
Neumann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clarke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Neumann slips a jab from Clarke.
Clarke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Clarke.
Neumann has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Neumann there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clarke lands with a shot to the body.
Clarke scores with a jab to the body.
Clarke misses with an uppercut. Neumann saw that one coming.
Harold Neumann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Neumann has time to react.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clarke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neumann ducks under a wild hook from Clarke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Clarke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harold Neumann's cut.
That's time! Neumann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Neumann moves out of range as Clarke strikes.
Clarke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neumann has his takedown stuffed
letting Clarke counter with a right hand.
Neumann looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Clarke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clarke tries to clinch up.
Clarke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clarke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Clarke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clarke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neumann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Neumann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Neumann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clarke throws out the jab.
Clarke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neumann tries for a takedown but Clarke circles away easily
letting Clarke counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Neumann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clarke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clarke throws a hook but Neumann avoids it easily.
Harold Neumann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Neumann looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clarke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clarke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neumann moves away.
Clarke thows a body shot but no joy.
Clarke misses with a looping right.
Clarke lands a nice hook to Neumann's body. Neumann takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clarke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neumann manages to avoid it.
Bobby Clarke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neumann slips a straight right by Clarke.
Clarke scores with a jab. Neumann acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Clarke lands a jab to the head.
Neumann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Neumann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clarke misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Clarke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Neumann doesn't seem phased though.
Clarke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarke jabs Neumann to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Clarke thuds his right hand into Neumann's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clarke throws a right and a left that Neumann avoids nicely.
Clarke throws a shot from downtown. Neumann moves away and avoids it.
Clarke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Neumann misses with a takedown
and Clarke counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A cross from Clarke lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Clarke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clarke winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Clarke!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veli Haapasalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vihtori Lettunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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22
217 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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21
212 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veli Haapasalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vihtori Lettunen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haapasalo sends Lettunen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Haapasalo is motioning to the referee to let Lettunen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Vihtori Lettunen has been cut.
Haapasalo tries to land a leg kick but Lettunen saw it coming and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Lettunen.
Haapasalo misses with a right hand
and Lettunen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Haapasalo stuffs the takedown.
Lettunen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haapasalo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lettunen counters with a straight right hand.
Lettunen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lettunen is looking to clinch.
Lettunen misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
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!
Haapasalo throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haapasalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lettunen. Lettunen obviously looking to wear him down.
Veli Haapasalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lettunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Haapasalo tries a low kick but Lettunen avoids it.
Lettunen looks for a takedown but Haapasalo sprawls well.
Haapasalo throws a body kick the misses
and Lettunen counters with a straight right hand.
Lettunen moves away from the strike by Haapasalo.
Haapasalo tries to land a body kick
and Lettunen counters with a good low kick that Haapasalo was not able to check.
Haapasalo misses with a head kick.
Lettunen lands with a cross.
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.
Lettunen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haapasalo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Haapasalo misses with a body shot.
Lettunen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lettunen feints and then cracks Haapasalo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haapasalo down.
Haapasalo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lettunen sizes up Haapasalo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vihtori Lettunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haapasalo avoids the head kick by Lettunen.
Haapasalo keeps the fight on the outside.
Lettunen scores with a jab. Haapasalo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lettunen tests Haapasalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lettunen moves in looking to clinch but Haapasalo pushes him off.
Haapasalo misses with a hook to the body
and Lettunen counters with a body kick that stops Haapasalo in his tracks momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lettunen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Haapasalo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Haapasalo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lettunen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lettunen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Haapasalo moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Lettunen misses
and Haapasalo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haapasalo throws a leg kick but Lettunen sees it coming and moves out of range.
A low kick from Lettunen misses
and Haapasalo counters with a straight right hand.
Haapasalo throws a poor cross that misses
and Lettunen counters with a shoot takedown into 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!
Haapasalo tries to roll over but Lettunen keeps him under control.
Haapasalo is trying to control but Lettunen passes into side control!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Haapasalo dodges the ground and pound from Lettunen.
Haapasalo prevents Lettunen from moving into mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haapasalo struggling a bit here.
Lettunen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Haapasalo to see if he's OK.
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 Veli Haapasalo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vihtori Lettunen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lettunen moves in looking to clinch but Haapasalo pushes him off.
Haapasalo moves forwards but Lettunen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Haapasalo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lettunen throws an overhand right that lands on Haapasalo's shoulder, as Haapasalo tries to avoid the shot.
Haapasalo keeps the fight on the outside.
Haapasalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lettunen.
Haapasalo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lettunen throws a head kick that half lands.
Haapasalo misses with a hook
and Lettunen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lettunen thows a leg kick but Haapasalo checks it
and Haapasalo counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Lettunen! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Veli Haapasalo!
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