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BS:H 30 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Larissa Carolina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Son Goku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larissa Carolina has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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146 lbs
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135 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident |
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Decent boxing
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Larissa Carolina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Son Goku !
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goku misses with a double jab
and Carolina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carolina gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Goku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick lands from Carolina that sends Goku to the canvas. Goku tries to scramble back to his feet but Carolina brings him back down into side control.
Goku is rocked!
It looks like Son Goku has been cut.
Carolina wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Goku , who protects the arm well.
Goku is still in real trouble! Can Carolina finish him?
Carolina thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Carolina is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Goku has escaped the position, nice work there.
Carolina throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Goku seems to have recovered his senses.
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.
Carolina is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Goku has escaped the position, nice work there.
Carolina tries for a kimura but Goku is defending well.
Carolina working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Goku is looking to reverse the position.
Carolina is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Goku has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goku manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Goku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carolina thows a huge punch but Goku dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carolina is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goku is just riding it out for now. Carolina eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Carolina is breathing heavily.
Goku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carolina is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Goku regains full guard. Nicely done.
Goku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carolina drops back looking for a leg! Goku is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goku manages to kick Carolina off! Carolina jumps back into Goku 's guard.
Carolina loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goku looking for a sweep. Not yet Goku , not yet.
Carolina drops back looking for a leg! Goku is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goku manages to kick Carolina off! Carolina jumps back into Goku 's guard.
Carolina 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.
Goku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carolina defends well.
Carolina thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carolina drops back looking for a leg! Goku is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goku manages to kick Carolina off! Carolina jumps back into Goku 's guard.
Goku looking for a guillotine here but Carolina defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goku is looking for a triangle but Carolina pushes his legs off easily.
Carolina 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.
Goku wants to sweep but no luck.
Carolina drops back looking for a leg! Goku is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goku manages to kick Carolina off! Carolina jumps back into Goku 's guard.
Goku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carolina defends well.
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 Larissa Carolina will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Son Goku 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Goku misses with a combination
letting Carolina counter with a right hand.
Larissa Carolina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goku misses with a combination
and Carolina counters with a straight right hand.
Carolina keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Carolina with that takedown attempt.
Goku is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carolina shoots in but Goku avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Goku moves out of range of the leg kick from Carolina.
Goku lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Carolina backs up against the cage.
Carolina shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larissa Carolina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Goku throws a combination that misses
and Carolina counters with a left to the body.
Carolina fails with the takedown.
Carolina fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Goku avoids it really well and circles away.
Goku throws an off balance right hand
and Carolina counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Goku swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carolina counters with a left and a right that stings Goku .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carolina misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carolina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carolina misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Goku counters with a nice uppercut.
Goku throws a combination that misses
and Carolina counters with a series of strikes. Goku will be more careful next time no doubt.
Goku throws a combination that misses
and Carolina counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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.
Goku swings widly with a right hand
and Goku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carolina shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goku as he jumps to the side.
Goku connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carolina momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carolina looks for a takedown but Goku sprawls well.
Carolina doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Goku counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Larissa Carolina will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Son Goku 's cut.
That's time! Carolina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Left hook, right uppercut from Goku .
Goku shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carolina defends it nicely.
Carolina misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goku slaps away a takedown attempt from Carolina, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carolina, as that shot connected.
Goku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carolina avoids the head kick by Goku .
Goku leaves Carolina with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Carolina with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larissa Carolina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carolina tries to bum rush Goku with a series of wild strikes but Goku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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.
Carolina has a takedown stuffed.
Carolina lands with a hook. Goku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Goku throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Carolina to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Goku moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goku throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carolina counters with a two punch combo.
No luck for Carolina with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Carolina or perhaps it was just good defense by Goku which made him look bad.
Goku throws a right and a left that Carolina avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Goku throws an off balance right hand
and Carolina counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goku thinking.
Goku falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carolina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carolina scores with the left hand. Goku knows he should have avoided that one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goku throws a lazy uppercut
and Carolina counters with a nice body shot.
Son Goku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larissa Carolina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carolina shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larissa Carolina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carolina, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larissa Carolina!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Red Stormbolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Lindermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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185 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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195 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Red Stormbolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lord Lindermann!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindermann misses with a double jab
and Stormbolt counters with a stiff right hand.
Stormbolt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lord Lindermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindermann throws a nice looking combination but Stormbolt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stormbolt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lindermann is trying to defend but Stormbolt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stormbolt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stormbolt stops Lindermann from getting back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stormbolt connects with a nice short shot to Lindermann's temple.
Lindermann is looking to escape.
Stormbolt lands strikes from half guard.
Stormbolt thows a huge punch but Lindermann dodges it nicely.
Lindermann looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stormbolt working over Lindermann with some ground and pound. Lindermann looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stormbolt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stormbolt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stormbolt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lindermann defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormbolt lands strikes from half guard.
Stormbolt lands strikes from half guard.
Stormbolt winds up and cracks Lindermann with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lindermann wants to get back to his feet.
Stormbolt is trying to control. Lindermann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lindermann is looking to escape.
Stormbolt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lindermann kicks Stormbolt off and gets back to his feet.
Lindermann misses with the combination.
Stormbolt defending well as Lindermann loads up on a big left hand.
Stormbolt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lindermann finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stormbolt shoots in looking for a takedown. Lindermann tries to sprawl out of it but Stormbolt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lindermann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lord Lindermann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindermann throws out a loose jab but Stormbolt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindermann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stormbolt counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lindermann's guard now.
Stormbolt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stormbolt distracts Lindermann with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stormbolt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stormbolt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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!
Lindermann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stormbolt.
Lindermann keeping moving, preventing Stormbolt from controlling successfully.
Stormbolt lands a couple of digs.
Stormbolt is working Lindermann over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lindermann keeping moving, preventing Stormbolt from controlling successfully.
Stormbolt with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindermann is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stormbolt is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stormbolt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stormbolt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stormbolt landing with the ground and pound.
Stormbolt working some strikes from top position.
Stormbolt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lindermann's head.
Lindermann is looking to stand up but Stormbolt isn't so interested in that idea.
Stormbolt is in close to Lindermann's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stormbolt looking to pass the guard.
Stormbolt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lindermann's guard.
Lindermann is looking to escape.
Stormbolt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stormbolt connects with a nice short shot to Lindermann's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindermann is trying to stand back up but Stormbolt is controlling him
Lindermann looks gassed!
Stormbolt trying to control the action but Lindermann is working from the bottom.
Stormbolt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stormbolt working the head and body with strikes.
Lindermann is staying active underneath Stormbolt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stormbolt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stormbolt lands with a punch from half guard.
Lindermann is trying to stand back up but Stormbolt is controlling him
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stormbolt connects with a nice short shot to Lindermann's temple.
Stormbolt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lindermann is refusing to be controlled, as Stormbolt sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stormbolt is nestled in close to Lindermann, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lindermann pushes Stormbolt off and gets back to his feet.
Stormbolt fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Stormbolt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stormbolt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stormbolt.
Lindermann swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindermann throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stormbolt counters with a single leg into guard. Lindermann didn't expect that.
Lindermann wants to stand but Stormbolt is controlling the position.
Lindermann is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stormbolt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stormbolt trying to control but Lindermann is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindermann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stormbolt.
Lindermann is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stormbolt is controlling him.
Stormbolt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stormbolt scoring with some ground and pound.
Lindermann is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stormbolt is controlling him.
Red Stormbolt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stormbolt with a nice head shot there.
Lindermann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stormbolt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stormbolt stands up over Lindermann, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stormbolt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lindermann uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Stormbolt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lindermann looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormbolt is working Lindermann over with some ground and pound from side control.
Stormbolt working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Stormbolt grinds an elbow into Lindermann's temple.
Lindermann is pushing Stormbolt's head away, looking to escape. Stormbolt manages to hold on to the position though.
Stormbolt cracks Lindermann with a big right hand but Lindermann just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stormbolt is working Lindermann over with some ground and pound from side control.
Stormbolt decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lindermann to his feet.
Lindermann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lindermann misses with a lunging right hand
and Stormbolt counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lindermann's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindermann can't keep his opponent in guard - Stormbolt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lindermann is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stormbolt scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stormbolt lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stormbolt connects with a nice short shot to Lindermann's temple.
Stormbolt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stormbolt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lindermann is trying to stand.
Lindermann on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stormbolt working Lindermann over with strikes.
Stormbolt is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stormbolt working Lindermann over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Stormbolt.
Stormbolt working over Lindermann with some ground and pound. Lindermann looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lindermann is trying to stand back up but Stormbolt is controlling him
Stormbolt working Lindermann over with strikes.
Lindermann is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stormbolt scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stormbolt working the head and body with strikes.
Lindermann has hold of Stormbolt's hands but Stormbolt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stormbolt lands a nice short elbow.
Stormbolt working over Lindermann with some ground and pound. Lindermann looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lindermann on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lindermann wants to get back to his feet.
Lindermann is not content to let Stormbolt control the position.
Stormbolt working the head and body with strikes.
Stormbolt winds up and cracks Lindermann with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stormbolt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lindermann with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stormbolt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lindermann is looking to escape.
Stormbolt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stormbolt lands strikes from half guard.
Lindermann pushes Stormbolt off and gets back to his feet.
A big right from Lindermann misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Stormbolt dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Stormbolt misses with a body shot.
Lindermann throws a jab when Stormbolt was well out of range.
Lindermann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lindermann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stormbolt staying out of range there.
Lindermann misses with a lunging right hand
and Stormbolt counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lindermann!
Stormbolt pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stormbolt lands a nice shot to the head.
Lindermann really wants to buck Stormbolt off and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stormbolt landing shots from mount.
Stormbolt raining down hammerfists from mount.
Stormbolt is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stormbolt lands a big shot there that rocks Lindermann but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stormbolt punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindermann is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Stormbolt working Lindermann over with strikes here.
Stormbolt landing strikes from the mount and Lindermann is in trouble!
Stormbolt landing strikes from the mount.
Stormbolt is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stormbolt landing strikes from the mount.
Stormbolt with the ground and pound from mount.
Stormbolt landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lindermann is in a horrible position here. Stormbolt smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stormbolt with good strikes from the mount here!
Stormbolt scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stormbolt scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stormbolt with a couple of short strikes.
Lindermann wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormbolt landing shots from mount.
Lindermann taking shots to the head.
Lindermann is in a horrible position here. Stormbolt smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stormbolt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lindermann can do to turn this around?
Stormbolt putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stormbolt looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Stormbolt working the ground and pound effectively.
Lindermann wants to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Stormbolt connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stormbolt scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stormbolt is landing with some decent strikes but Lindermann is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindermann is trying to stand up.
Stormbolt with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormbolt with shots to the head and body - Lindermann looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stormbolt connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Stormbolt in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stormbolt won't let Lindermann get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Stormbolt dominating with strikes here.
Lindermann wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
BOOM! Stormbolt connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stormbolt scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lindermann?
Stormbolt with shots to the head and body - Lindermann looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stormbolt raining down hammerfists from mount.
Stormbolt pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lindermann is trying to stand up.
Stormbolt lands with some strikes.
Lindermann is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stormbolt dominating with strikes here.
Lindermann wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Stormbolt has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lindermann's face.
Stormbolt lands a nice shot to the head.
Lindermann is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Stormbolt lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Stormbolt lands with some strikes.
Lindermann is in a horrible position here. Stormbolt smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stormbolt cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Stormbolt breaks from Lindermann's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindermann is in a horrible position here. Stormbolt smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stormbolt postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lindermann looks a forlorn figure.
Lord Lindermann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Red Stormbolt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stormbolt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Red Stormbolt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stormbolt, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Stormbolt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hayao Miyazaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Mules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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197 lbs
4 - 1 - 1 |
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192 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hayao Miyazaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Mules!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mules is looking to slow Miyazaki down with leg kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mules 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 Miyazaki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Miyazaki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mules throws a right and a left that Miyazaki avoids nicely.
Mules scoring well with a low kick there.
Miyazaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miyazaki works Mules's body with a nice hook.
Mules thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Miyazaki if he has to take too many more of those.
Mules moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Hayao Miyazaki has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyazaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mules was well out of range. Poor timing from Miyazaki.
Miyazaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mules lands a slapping body shot.
Mules bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mules lands a leg kick that knocks Miyazaki off balance momentarily.
Miyazaki is breathing heavily.
Mules feints a jab promting Miyazaki to slip. Mules then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Miyazaki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Mules.
Miyazaki is rocked!
Mules fakes the body blow, causing Miyazaki to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Miyazaki goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Mules!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gary Grice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramos has chosen Blur - Song 2 as his entrance music. Carl Ramos will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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150 lbs
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154 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Grice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Carl Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grice throws a poor cross that misses
and Ramos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grice throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grice misses with a body shot
and Ramos counters with a nice uppercut.
Grice swings widly with a right hand
and Ramos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grice rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ramos counters with a straight right hand.
Ramos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grice misses with a jab to the body
and Ramos counters with a nice body shot.
A big left from Ramos misses.
Grice misses with a body punch
and Ramos counters with a nice uppercut.
Grice misses with a lunging right hand
and Ramos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grice had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ramos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grice throws a sloppy body shot
and Ramos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grice misses with a lunging right hand
and Ramos counters with a stiff right hand.
Grice misses with a takedown
enabling Ramos to counter with a crisp jab.
Grice throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grice swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ramos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramos 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.
Grice throws a right hand that misses
and Ramos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grice misses with a hook to the body
and Ramos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grice misses with a hook to the body
and Ramos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grice swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ramos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grice takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grice misses with a body punch
and Ramos counters with a left to the body.
Grice lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grice misses with a hook
letting Ramos counter with a right hand.
Grice misses with a body shot
and Ramos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grice misses with a right hand
enabling Ramos to counter with a crisp jab.
Grice misses with a right hand
and Ramos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramos walks into a stiff left hand from Grice.
Grice tries for a takedown but Ramos circles away easily
and Ramos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grice's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grice is trying to keep Ramos in close.
Ramos stopping the sweep attempt from Grice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramos tries to free his leg and advance position but Grice is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grice utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grice is trying to keep Ramos in close.
Grice escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grice wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ramos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grice has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ramos has managed to get both his arms back between Grice's legs - danger averted.
Grice looking for a guillotine here but Ramos defends easily.
Ramos wants to pass the guard but Grice is keeping the position.
Ramos preventing the sweep.
Ramos advances to half guard.
Grice is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos trying to control the action but Grice is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grice manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ramos wants to control from the top but Grice keeps moving.
Grice lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ramos!
Grice lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Grice jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ramos is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ramos and Grice has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ramos takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grice working the head and body with strikes.
Grice trying to control the action but Ramos is working from the bottom.
Grice is working Ramos over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Ramos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Grice misses with a lunging right hand
and Ramos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grice misses with an uppercut
and Ramos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grice misses with a jab to the body
and Grice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grice misses with a lunging right hand
and Ramos counters with a left to the body.
Grice throws a right hand that misses
and Ramos counters with a nice uppercut.
Grice misses with a body punch
and Ramos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grice thinking.
Grice fails with the takedown
and Ramos counters with a one-two to the body.
Grice misses with a shot to the body
and Ramos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grice throws an off balance right hand
and Ramos counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grice misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ramos counters with a nice uppercut.
Grice throws a right hand that misses
and Ramos counters with a left to the body.
Grice throws a lazy uppercut
and Ramos counters with a nice uppercut.
Grice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ramos doesn't seem bothered though.
Ramos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grice misses with a shot to the body
and Ramos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramos with a nice cross.
Grice slips under a jab from Ramos.
Grice dives in and grabs Ramos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramos pushes down on Grice's head and hops out.
Grice throws a sloppy body shot
and Grice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grice doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Ramos to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Grice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grice stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grice rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ramos counters with a nice uppercut.
Grice throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Ramos counter with a right hand.
Grice doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ramos counters with a series of strikes. Grice will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ramos jabs Grice right on the nose. Grice blinks but takes it well.
Grice misses with an uppercut
and Ramos counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grice throws a right hand that misses
and Ramos counters with a right hand to the body.
Grice misses with a hook
and Ramos counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Grice misses
enabling Ramos to counter with a crisp jab.
Grice swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ramos counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos lands a jab to Grice's midsection.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Grice. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ramos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramos scores with a three punch combo!
Grice misses with a body punch
and Ramos counters with a left to the body.
Grice misses the body punch
and Ramos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grice misses with a jab to the body
enabling Ramos to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ramos.
Grice swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ramos counters with a straight right hand.
Grice swings widly with a right hand
and Ramos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grice misses with a left hand
so Ramos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramos tries to free his leg and advance position but Grice is retaining full guard.
Grice has his foot on Ramos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramos works his way back into a safe position though.
Ramosis looking to pass into half guard but Grice pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Grice is in guard.
Ramos has his hands on Grice's head, controlling the position.
Grice throws a big right hand that misses.
Ramos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grice trying to control but Ramos is working from the bottom.
Ramos 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.
Grice throwing strikes but missing.
Grice trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Ramos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Grice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Grice misses with a right hand
and Ramos counters with a stiff right hand.
Grice misses with a right hand
and Ramos counters with a takedown into side control.
Grice gets back to half guard.
Grice is looking for a sweep. Ramos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grice doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ramos.
Grice is defending against the submission attempts here by Ramos.
Ramos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grice is pressing down on Ramos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grice keeping moving, preventing Ramos from controlling successfully.
Ramos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grice looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grice looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grice!
Check out the look on Grice's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ramos is trying to improve his position.
Grice looks up at the clock and then as Ramos takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Grice smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ramos takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ramos is looking to reverse the position.
Carl Ramos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grice landing strikes.
Grice trying to control the position but Ramos is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grice is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ramos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ramos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grice wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grice landing a few strikes.
Ramos is looking for a sweep.
Grice lands an elbow.
Grice grinds an elbow into Ramos's temple.
Ramos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Grice is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grice winds up and cracks Ramos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ramos can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ground and pound from Grice.
Grice moves into full mount! Ramos won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is looking to get to half guard.
Grice 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.
Ramos wants to hold on but Grice pushes him away.
Grice scoring with strikes but Ramos is staying in there.
Ramos can't escape the position.
Grice is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Grice putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Grice wants to control the pace but Ramos is squirming around nicely.
Grice prevents Ramos from getting the reversal.
Ramos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grice landing punches.
Grice landing shots from mount.
Grice tries to control but Ramos wriggling away.
Grice landing strikes from the mount.
Grice with shots to the head and body - Ramos looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ramos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grice lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Grice trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grice raining down shots from the mount!
Grice is working for a guillotine from mount but Ramos frees his head quite easily.
Ramos gets back to half guard.
Carl Ramos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grice scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grice won't allow Ramos to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grice is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Grice avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gary Grice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Grice showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ramos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Ramos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Lola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Tilthammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tilthammer has chosen The rolling stones - Under my thumb as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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20
198 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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29
200 lbs
18 - 7 - 3 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Lola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry Tilthammer!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lola swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lola lands with a good body shot.
Lola misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tilthammer counters with a nice uppercut.
Lola misses with a lunging right hand
and Tilthammer counters with a nice uppercut.
Lola throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tilthammer counters with a nice uppercut.
Lola throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tilthammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lola throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tilthammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tilthammer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lola misses with a right hand
letting Tilthammer counter with a right hand.
Lola misses with a jab to the body
and Tilthammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lola misses with a double jab
and Lola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lola throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tilthammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tilthammer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lola misses with a body punch
and Tilthammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lola throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tilthammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tilthammer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tilthammer walks into a jab.
Lola misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tilthammer moves into the clinch.
Tilthammer effectively controlling the action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tilthammer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lola trying to control the position but instead, Tilthammer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lola into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Tilthammer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lola takes a shot to the head.
Tilthammer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lola wants to break free but Tilthammer has control.
Tilthammer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lola takes a shot to the head.
Tilthammer lands a good knee to the midsection. Lola won't want to take too many of those.
Lola is breathing heavily.
Tilthammer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lola fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lola tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tilthammer smiles and moves away.
Lola misses with an uppercut
and Tilthammer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tilthammer punishes Lola's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lola misses with a right hand
and Tilthammer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tilthammer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A shot to the body from Lola misses
and Tilthammer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tilthammer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tilthammer cracks Lola with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lola tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Lola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Tilthammer as the two fighters clinch.
Lola jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tilthammer walks away with a smile on his face. Lola gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lola takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lola throws an off balance right hand
and Tilthammer counters with a low kick, right behind Lola 's knee.
Tilthammer darts in and clinches Lola up against the cage.
Tilthammer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lola backwards.
Lola tries to break free but Tilthammer pushes him back against the cage.
Tilthammer lands a body punch.
Lola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tilthammer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tilthammer.
A hook to the body from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer landing knees to the head.
Lola jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tilthammer walks away with a smile on his face. Lola gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tilthammer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tilthammer scores with a head kick.
Lola falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tilthammer counters with a thumping low kick.
Tilthammer pushes Lola up against the cage in a clinch.
Tilthammer lands a right hand.
Lola fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tilthammer lands an elbow that stopped Lola in his tracks for a moment.
Tilthammer lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tilthammer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tilthammer.
A knee to the head by Tilthammer.
Tilthammer lands a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer lands an elbow inside.
Tilthammer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tilthammer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lola tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tilthammer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lola trying to stall but Tilthammer improves his position.
Tilthammer keeps control of Lola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Tilthammer.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tilthammer.
A right hand to the body from Tilthammer.
Stalling in the clinch from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer scores with a shoulder strike.
Tilthammer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lola takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tilthammer controlling the action here for a moment.
Lola tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tilthammer smiles and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lola throws a sloppy body shot
and Tilthammer counters by clinching up.
Still in the clinch, Tilthammer scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lola can't break the clinch.
Lola tries to circle away but Tilthammer has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tilthammer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lola has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tilthammer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lola or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Tilthammer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lola swings widly with a right hand
and Tilthammer counters with a thumping low kick.
Lola swings widly with a right hand
and Tilthammer counters with a thumping low kick.
Lola falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tilthammer counters with an outside leg kick.
Lola gets tackled into the cage by Tilthammer. Tilthammer maintains the clinch.
Nice elbow from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lola is trying to break the clinch but Tilthammer is controlling him.
Tilthammer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tilthammer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Tilthammer.
Tilthammer lands a nice elbow.
Lola is trying to push Tilthammer away but Tilthammer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lola is trying to break free.
Lola is trying to break the clinch but Tilthammer is controlling him.
Tilthammer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tilthammer slowing the pace effectively.
Lola wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tilthammer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tilthammer pushes Lola back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tilthammer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tilthammer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tilthammer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short left from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer scores with a shoulder strike.
Tilthammer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lola or not.
Tilthammer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tilthammer lands a hook that snaps the head of Lola backwards.
Tilthammer lands a shoulder strike.
Tilthammer lands an elbow just above Lola 's eye.
Lola is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tilthammer slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer slows down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lola backwards.
Tilthammer prevents Lola from breaking the clinch.
Tilthammer digs a right hand underneath Lola's ribcage. Lola let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lola tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tilthammer smiles and moves away.
Tilthammer has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer leaning against his opponent.
Lola tries to break the clinch but Tilthammer is controlling the position.
Lola is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lola wants to get back to striking at distance but Tilthammer won't allow it.
Tilthammer gets through Lola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tilthammer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lola.
Lola takes a shot to the head.
Tilthammer gets through Lola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lola fails to pull guard.
Tilthammer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tilthammer landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tilthammer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lola backwards.
Tilthammer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tilthammer lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Tilthammer on the inside.
Tilthammer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tilthammer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer works on Lola's body with a couple of short punches.
Tilthammer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tilthammer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tilthammer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lola tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Lola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tilthammer taking a breather.
Henry Tilthammer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Tilthammer - that landed with a thud.
Lola tries to circle away but Tilthammer has him pinned against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lola jumps guard but Tilthammer stands there with Lola around his waist. Lola gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lola wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tilthammer has him pressed against the cage.
Lola tries to break free but Tilthammer pushes him back against the cage.
Tilthammer lands a damaging elbow.
Lola tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tilthammer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lola tries a body shot but Tilthammer blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer misses with a knee to the head.
Tilthammer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lola's defenses.
Tilthammer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tilthammer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lola up against the cage.
Tilthammer misses with a knee to the head.
Tilthammer lands with a short shot to the head.
Tilthammer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Tilthammer.
Tilthammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tilthammer pushes Lola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Tilthammer scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tilthammer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short body shot lands from Tilthammer as the two fighters clinch.
Tilthammer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lola up against the cage.
Lola tries to pull guard but Tilthammer won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lola avoids a wild elbow strike from Tilthammer.
Good body shot from Tilthammer.
A short right from Tilthammer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Tilthammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tilthammer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lola misses with a body punch
and Tilthammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lola misses with an uppercut
and Tilthammer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tilthammer moves into the clinch.
Tilthammer is leaning against Lola and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lola wants to break free but Tilthammer has control.
Lola tries to pull guard but Tilthammer won't allow it.
Tilthammer lands a right hand.
Tilthammer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lola lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lola takes a shot to the head.
Tilthammer trying to land knees to the body.
Tilthammer lands a shoulder strike.
Tilthammer keeps control of Lola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tilthammer lands an uppercut.
Tilthammer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tilthammer lands a body punch.
Tilthammer lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lola jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tilthammer walks away with a smile on his face. Lola gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lola is looking to wear down Tilthammer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lola misses with a right hand
and Tilthammer counters with a nice uppercut.
Lola cracks Tilthammer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tilthammer can pounce on him.
Tilthammer has taken the fight to the clinch.
A body shot lands from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer lands a shot to the body.
Tilthammer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tilthammer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tilthammer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tilthammer lands a nice uppercut.
Tilthammer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lola backwards.
Tilthammer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tilthammer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tilthammer pushes Lola back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Henry Tilthammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tilthammer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lola looking to stall.
Lola has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tilthammer uses from the top position.
Tilthammer stays in close to Lola's body and controls the position.
Lola working for a triangle but Tilthammer defends it easily.
Tilthammer tries to stand but Lola is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lola trying to keep a closed guard but Tilthammer is proving a slippery customer.
Lola can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tilthammer controls the pace.
Lola looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tilthammer wants to pass the guard but Lola is keeping the position.
Lola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tilthammer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tilthammer has managed to get both his arms back between Lola's legs - danger averted.
Lola working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tilthammer has passed into half guard!
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Tilthammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tilthammer 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Tilthammer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Johnson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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169 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelo Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bryan Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Garcia decides to stand up, so the ref orders Johnson to his feet.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Garcia circles away easily
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Garcia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Garcia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson tries to sprawl but Garcia drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Garcia wants to stand up but Johnson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia decides to stand up.
Garcia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Garcia moves into the clinch.
Marcelo Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Johnson.
Garcia tightens his grip and picks Johnson up, before dumping him to the ground. Johnson manages to land in guard.
Johnson is working an open guard so Garcia takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Garcia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garcia scores with a body shot.
Johnson scores with a takedown into Garcia's guard.
Johnson looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson prevents Garcia from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Garcia wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Garcia has his feet on Johnson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garcia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Garcia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Garcia lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia stands up and waves to Johnson to follow him.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson has Garcia up against the cage in a clinch.
Garcia has clasped his hands together around Johnson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia stands up.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Garcia circles away easily
and Garcia counters with a left to the body.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Garcia's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Garcia dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Garcia has picked Johnson up - he's going for a ride! Garcia dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Garcia stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bryan Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Garcia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Garcia wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcelo Garcia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson is keen to just control but Garcia is a slippery customer.
Garcia tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garcia defending well though.
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Garcia is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Garcia trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Johnson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Garcia is surviving well by controlling Johnson's body position as best he can.
Johnson with good strikes from the mount here!
Garcia is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Garcia manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Johnson prevents Garcia from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position but Garcia is working away.
Johnson prevents Garcia from escaping the position.
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson prevents Garcia from escaping the position.
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Garcia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Garcia is trying to buck Johnson off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Garcia is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johnson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Garcia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson moves to clinch but Garcia breaks away
and Garcia counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Garcia to acknowledge the strikes.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Garcia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Garcia breaks the clinch.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson shoots in but Garcia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Marcelo Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garcia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Garcia!
Garcia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No joy there for Garcia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Garcia tries to escape but Johnson is in control.
Johnson tries to move to mount but Garcia blocks the move with his legs.
Garcia is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Garcia has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garcia, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia prevents Johnson from moving into mount.
Garcia wants to get back to his feet but Johnson drags him back down.
Garcia throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garcia pinned against the cage. Garcia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marcelo Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Johnson.
Johnson defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Garcia wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Garcia's temple.
Johnson 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.
Garcia pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Garcia wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson prevents Garcia from standing back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelo Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garcia has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Garcia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Ligachev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikhail Ligachev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Phillip McGee!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ligachev tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ligachev misses with a body shot
and McGee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some bone on bone action there as Ligachev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ligachev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mikhail Ligachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ligachev throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGee counters with a low kick, right behind Ligachev 's knee.
McGee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGee lands a nice looking body shot.
Ligachev misses with a body kick.
McGee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ligachev sprawls well initially but McGee persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McGee is nestled in close to Ligachev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McGee is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McGee trying to control the action but Ligachev is working from the bottom.
McGee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ligachev is staying active underneath McGee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ligachev desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ligachev tries to roll over but McGee keeps him under control.
Phillip McGee has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McGee throws a chopping leg kick but Ligachev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ligachev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ligachev lands a nice shot to the body.
McGee darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McGee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ligachev defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ligachev is trying is best to control the position here.
Ligachev is not content to let McGee control the position.
Ligachev regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGee being controlled here momentarily.
McGee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ligachev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGee postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McGee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mikhail Ligachev wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ligachev is looking to clinch.
A low kick from McGee misses
and Ligachev counters with a thumping low kick.
McGee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Ligachev misses
and McGee counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ligachev's guard now.
McGee has gone for a leg lock! Ligachev slips out almost immediately though and dives into McGee's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGee keeping moving, preventing Ligachev from controlling successfully.
McGee is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ligachev dives into side control.
McGee is trying to buck Ligachev off.
Ligachev trying to control the position but McGee is working away.
McGee wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip McGee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McGee thows a leg kick but Ligachev checks it
and Ligachev counters with a big head kick but McGee shrugs it off.
McGee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ligachev throws a leg kick
and McGee counters with an inside leg kick.
Ligachev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McGee. That one must have hurt.
McGee moves forwards but Ligachev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ligachev tries to land a body kick
and Ligachev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGee circles away from the clinch attempt
and McGee counters with a low kick, right behind Ligachev 's knee.
Ligachev slips a straight right by McGee.
Good exchange - McGee coming out on top.
Ligachev checks a low kick from McGee.
Ligachev throws a lazy head kick
and McGee counters with a thumping low kick.
McGee throws an overhand right that lands on Ligachev's shoulder, as Ligachev tries to avoid the shot.
McGee throws out a leg kick but Ligachev moves out of range and McGee only half commits.
McGee misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee throws a leg kick
and Ligachev counters with a stiff right hand.
McGee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ligachev is out of range.
Ligachev misses with a wild combination.
Ligachev swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
McGee closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ligachev is looking to improve his position.
McGee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ligachev blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGee.
Nice strikes from McGee there.
McGee tries to pass to full mount but Ligachev defends it.
McGee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ligachev's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ligachev wants to get back to full guard but McGee has mounted him!
Ligachev tries to hold on but McGee pushes him away.
Ligachev takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McGee dominating with strikes here.
McGee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McGee dominating with strikes here.
McGee looking to ground and pound but Ligachev is blocking nicely.
McGee sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McGee working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Ligachev slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
McGee works his foot free and advances to mount.
McGee working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McGee looking to secure an arm triangle but Ligachev defends it well.
McGee controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee tries to control but Ligachev wriggling away.
McGee controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ligachev is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip McGee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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.
Ligachev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGee.
McGee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGee darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McGee wants to work for an arm triangle but Ligachev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McGee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ligachev trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ligachev is controlling McGee's trapped leg to prevent McGee from advancing to side control.
Ligachev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGee controlling the pace.
McGee takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mikhail Ligachev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Ligachev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ligachev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ligachev trying to control from the bottom.
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.
Ligachev swings widly with a right hand
and McGee finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McGee's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McGee duly obliges.
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ligachev moves away.
Ligachev is looking to land body kicks.
Ligachev leaves McGee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGee moves out of range of the leg kick from Ligachev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Ligachev misses the target.
McGee throws a lazy head kick
and Ligachev counters with a good low kick that McGee was not able to check.
Ligachev connects with an inside leg kick.
McGee lands a jab.
Ligachev throws a leg kick
and McGee counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McGee.
McGee throwing strikes but missing.
McGee landing with the ground and pound.
McGee chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McGee preventing the sweep.
McGee wants to pass the guard but Ligachev is keeping the position.
Ligachev keeping moving, preventing McGee from controlling successfully.
McGee landing some decent shots from guard.
Ligachev wants to improve his position but instead McGee has moved into half guard.
Ligachev is trying to maintain the position but McGee is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillip McGee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGee 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip McGee!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armas Paakku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins comes to the cage accompanied by Beginning of the End. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armas Paakku!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paakku avoids the body shot from Collins.
Paakku pushes Collins up against the cage in a clinch.
Paakku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paakku using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Collins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Collins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paakku avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paakku.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paakku.
A short body shot lands from Paakku as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paakku.
Paakku takes a shot to the head.
Collins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Paakku.
A right handed body shot lands from Paakku.
Paakku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Paakku lands a right hand.
Collins throws a head punch that misses.
Paakku lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paakku lands a body punch.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Paakku using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Paakku lands a shoulder strike.
Paakku gets through Collins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paakku lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Paakku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Collins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Paakku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paakku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paakku lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Collins.
Paakku lands an elbow that stopped Collins in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Paakku on the inside.
Paakku lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Collins.
A short right from Paakku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Paakku.
Paakku lands a body punch in the clinch.
Paakku pushes Collins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Collins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Paakku pulls his leg out and moves away.
Collins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paakku throws a leg kick but Collins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Paakku lands a head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Paakku. That's going to slow Collins down.
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!
Paakku tries to bum rush Collins with a series of wild strikes but Collins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paakku tries to clinch up.
Paakku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paakku connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Collins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paakku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins sizes up Paakku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Paakku tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Collins keeps the fight on the outside.
Paakku fails with an attempt to clinch.
Collins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Collins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Collins won't let Paakku get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Collins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paakku takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Collins landing strikes from the mount and Paakku is in trouble!
Collins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paakku is looking to escape.
Collins in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Paakku wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Paakku is bucking up trying to escape but Collins cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Collins connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Collins trying to control but Paakku is having none of it.
Collins landing shots from mount.
Collins landing strikes, looking to finish!
Collins breaks from Paakku's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paakku wants to get back to his feet.
Collins in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Collins wants to control the pace but Paakku is squirming around nicely.
Collins won't let Paakku get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Collins is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Paakku can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins with shots to the head and body - Paakku looks very uncomfortable down there.
Collins raining down hammerfists from mount.
Collins landing strikes from the mount and Paakku is in trouble!
Paakku is rocked!
Collins drops a big elbow. That's hurt Paakku! More shots from Collins and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Collins!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lillen Eklund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Shepherd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Shepherd has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lillen Eklund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Shepherd!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Shepherd with that takedown attempt.
Shepherd looks for a takedown but Eklund sprawls well.
Eklund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lillen Eklund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shepherd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eklund.
Shepherd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eklund.
Eklund tries to work over Shepherd's front leg with a kick but Shepherd checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eklund lands a right hook to the body.
Eklund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shepherd manages to avoid it.
Eklund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eklund tries to bum rush Shepherd with a series of wild strikes but Shepherd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shepherd shoots in and gets a takedown into Eklund's guard.
Shepherd postures up in Eklund's guard and throws a big left but Eklund blocks it.
Shepherd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shepherd throwing strikes from guard but Eklund blocks nicely.
Eklund working a defensive guard here.
Shepherd throws and elbow that misses. Eklund uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shepherd's guard. Nice move by Eklund!
Shepherd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eklund can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shepherd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eklund gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Eklund wants to control from the top but Shepherd keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd looking for a guillotine here but Eklund defends easily.
Shepherd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shepherd is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Eklund wants to improve his position but Shepherd is controlling well.
Eklund is working hard here to advance position.
Eklund regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Shepherd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shepherd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shepherd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shepherd postures up in Eklund's guard and throws a big left but Eklund blocks it.
Shepherd won't allow Eklund to sweep him here.
Eklund working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shepherd.
Shepherd pushing down on Eklund's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shepherd missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shepherd is looking for a kimura here.
Shepherd works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eklund wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Shepherd.
Shepherd is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Eklund to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Eklund shrugs it off.
Shepherd is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Eklund has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Eklund!
Eklund content to stall in guard here.
Shepherd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Eklund is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Shepherd dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Eklund will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eklund swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eklund misses with an uppercut. Shepherd saw that one coming.
Shepherd checks a low kick from Eklund.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eklund fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shepherd checks it well.
Shepherd checks the leg kick.
Eklund will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepherd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Eklund.
Eklund throws out a loose jab but Shepherd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eklund misses with a body shot.
Eklund throws a head kick that misses.
A cross from Eklund lands.
Eklund looks to throw the jab but Shepherd is out of range.
Shepherd ducks right into an uppercut from Eklund.
Eklund misses with a body shot
and Shepherd counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eklund is holding on to half guard well.
Shepherd seems to be working for a kimura but Eklund defends the submission attempt.
Shepherd thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eklund's head.
Eklund is looking to improve his position.
Shepherd is thwarting Eklund's attempts to control the position.
Eklund wants to improve his position but Shepherd is controlling well.
Shepherd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shepherd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Eklund defending well though.
Shepherd is trying to work for a kimura but Eklund is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eklund avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shepherd.
Shepherd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shepherd is thwarting Eklund's attempts to control the position.
Shepherd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eklund sees it coming and defends easily.
Shepherd is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eklund is just riding it out for now. Shepherd eventually gives up the hold.
Shepherd throws a strike but Eklund avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Eklund avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shepherd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eklund has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shepherd has passed into side control.
Eklund tries to bench press Shepherd off him but Shepherd keeps the position.
Shepherd tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shepherd tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eklund is looking for a sweep.
Shepherd wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Eklund, who protects the arm well.
Shepherd tries for a kimura but Eklund is defending well.
Eklund on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Eklund tries to get out of the position.
Eklund managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Shepherd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Shepherd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Eklund looks to land a body kick but Shepherd moved away.
Shepherd shoots in and drives through. Eklund sprawls well.
The crowd cheers as Eklund lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shepherd doesn't seem phased though.
Shepherd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from Eklund. Those never looked like landing.
Eklund cracks the inside of Shepherd's front leg.
Eklund looks for the body kick but Shepherd saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for Eklund.
Eklund jabs at Shepherd's body.
Eklund scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Eklund. Shepherd shrugs it off though.
Eklund misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eklund misses with a body kick.
Shepherd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Eklund.
Eklund misses with a kick to the body.
Eklund connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shepherd has a takedown stuffed.
Shepherd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eklund fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shepherd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd walks forward, straight into a front kick from Eklund.
Eklund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shepherd moves away.
Eklund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eklund paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shepherd moves out of range as Eklund throws a body kick.
Eklund throws a lazy body kick
and Shepherd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice body punch from Eklund.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eklund throws a poor cross that misses
and Shepherd counters with a nice double leg into side control. Eklund won't be happy with that.
Eklund can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eklund is looking to regain half guard here but Shepherd keeps moving and retains side control.
Shepherd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Eklund knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Eklund can't do much from the bottom here.
Eklund defending against the ground and pound.
Shepherd goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Eklund rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shepherd's guard! Nice work there by Eklund!
Shepherd has his foot on Eklund's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eklund works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Shepherd looking for a sweep. Not yet Shepherd, not yet.
Eklund stays in close to Shepherd's body and controls the position.
Shepherd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eklund gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shepherd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eklund doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eklund manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lillen Eklund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shepherd is looking for a triangle but Eklund pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eklund postures up in Shepherd's guard and throws a big left but Shepherd blocks it.
Eklund working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eklund has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Eklund is looking to work some ground and pound but Shepherd has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lillen Eklund showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shepherd 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Shepherd!
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FIGHT
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miki Thron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silver Surfer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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25
185 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miki Thron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Silver Surfer!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thron misses with a takedown
and Surfer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thron misses with a takedown
letting Surfer counter with a right hand.
Thron misses with a takedown attempt
and Surfer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miki Thron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thron bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Surfer comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Thron falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Thron was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Silver Surfer!
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FIGHT
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