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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nomi Mae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santi Jimara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimara comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Killing in the name. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Santi Jimara has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nomi Mae's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nomi Mae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santi Jimara!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimara slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Jimara misses the target.
Mae looking to score a takedown here. Jimara is defending well but Mae drives through and ends up in Jimara's guard.
Mae drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mae jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jimara wants to stand up but Mae is controlling him.
Mae postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mae won't allow Jimara to sweep him here.
Jimara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mae pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jimara is keeping the position for now.
Mae trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mae trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jimara is looking to stand up but Mae isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mae stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jimara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mae trying to control but Jimara is working from the bottom.
Mae showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jimara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nomi Mae has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jimara misses with a looping right.
Mae blocks a jab.
Jimara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mae.
It looks like Nomi Mae has been cut.
Mae shoots in for a takedown but Jimara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mae takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mae blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mae looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jimara clobbers Mae with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jimara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jimara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mae connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jimara scrambles back to his feet.
Jimara has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A slow jab from Jimara misses its intended target.
Jimara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jimara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jimara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mae.
Santi Jimara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mae uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jimara.
Nice shot by Jimara.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mae displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jimara throws out the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good shot there by Jimara.
Mae takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jimara scores with a shot to the body.
Mae is breathing heavily.
Jimara throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mae.
Mae is rocked!
Mae throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oh Mae is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jimara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mae stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jimara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jimara throws a looping overhand right but Mae ducks down to avoid it.
Santi Jimara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mae shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jimara pinned against the cage. Jimara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nomi Mae. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jimara catches Mae with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jimara looks to land a combination but Mae avoids it well.
Mae takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jimara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jimara works the jab nicely.
Jimara drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Mae right on the button. Mae goes down! Jimara follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Jimara gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santi Jimara!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alan Mecier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manningham Snapple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snapple has chosen Young Money-YM Salute as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alan Mecier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manningham Snapple!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mecier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Snapple throws a shot from downtown. Mecier moves away and avoids it.
Snapple connects with an inside leg kick.
Mecier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mecier misses with an uppercut. Snapple saw that one coming.
Mecier misses with an uppercut.
Mecier takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Manningham Snapple has been cut.
Mecier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snapple stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Snapple misses with a combination
and Mecier counters with a stiff right hand.
Mecier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snapple connects with the punch.
Snapple needs to keep his hands up - Mecier had a free shot at his head there.
Mecier misses with a looping left.
Snapple throws a sloppy head kick and Mecier moves out of range easily.
Snapple uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mecier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snapple swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mecier counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Snapple's guard now.
Mecier stopping the sweep attempt from Snapple.
Mecier trying to control the position from guard on top but Snapple is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mecier postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Snapple is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mecier, into his guard.
Mecier is adopting a defensive guard.
Mecier trying to keep a closed guard but Snapple is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snapple throwing strikes but missing.
Mecier managing to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mecier lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Snapple!
Mecier is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Snapple has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Snapple!
Mecier looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mecier is on top in guard.
Mecier trying to control the position from guard on top but Snapple is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mecier trying to stand up but can't free himself from Snapple's guard.
Mecier wants to pass the guard but Snapple is keeping the position.
Mecier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mecier wants to control from the top but Snapple keeps moving.
Mecier looking to pass the guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Alan Mecier wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Snapple. Mecier shrugs it off though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mecier throws a jab but it's blocked by Snapple.
Danga de danga de dang - Snapple scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Alan Mecier has been cut.
Manningham Snapple is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snapple throws the kick towards the body but Mecier avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snapple. Mecier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snapple misses with a right hand
and Mecier counters with a one-two to the body.
Snapple slips a jab and a cross from Mecier.
Mecier misses with a hook.
Mecier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mecier lands a jab to the nose.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mecier scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mecier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snapple stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Snapple looks gassed!
Snapple scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mecier doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Mecier dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Mecier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Snapple swings widly with a right hand
and Mecier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snapple misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Mecier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snapple throws a front kick aimed at Mecier's knee but Mecier avoids it well.
Mecier looks to score with a jab to the body but Snapple is just out of range.
Snapple swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mecier counters with a takedown into side control.
Mecier trying to control the position but Snapple is working away.
Snapple is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snapple regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mecier's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mecier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Snapple has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mecier seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Snapple looks like he's trying to stand up.
Snapple is not content to let Mecier control the position.
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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mecier in particular looking to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mecier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Snapple is just riding it out for now. Mecier eventually gives up the hold.
Mecier looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mecier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snapple is not content to let Mecier control the position.
Mecier is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Snapple is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mecier decides to stand and escape the position.
Snapple throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mecier scores with a takedown into Snapple's guard.
Mecier trying to control but Snapple is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Snapple is looking for a triangle but Mecier pushes his legs off easily.
Mecier trying to control the position from guard on top but Snapple is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Alan Mecier just wasn't active enough.
Snapple leaves Mecier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Snapple scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Mecier dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mecier sizes up Snapple with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Snapple misses with a shot to the body
and Mecier counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Snapple!
Mecier prevents Snapple from getting the reversal.
Mecier trying to control but Snapple is having none of it.
Mecier goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Snapple is on top in guard.
Snapple trying to control the position from guard on top but Mecier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mecier throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Snapple escapes and throws Mecier's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mecier regains half guard, as Snapple was trying to land strikes.
Mecier manages to get to full guard.
Snapple trying to control but Mecier is working from the bottom.
Snapple avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mecier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Snapple stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mecier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mecier looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Snapple passes into half guard.
Mecier looking for submissions off his back.
Snapple not doing much here.
Manningham Snapple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mecier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snapple is keen to just control but Mecier is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mecier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snapple is working away from the top position though.
Mecier wants to get back to his feet.
Mecier preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mecier moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mecier controls Snapple momentarily but Snapple frees himself.
Alan Mecier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mecier has his foot on Snapple's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Snapple works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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.
Snapple trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snapple throwing strikes but missing.
Snapple trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Snapple throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Snapple's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mecier is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mecier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snapple gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Snapple drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mecier looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mecier looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mecier!
Alan Mecier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mecier is looking to take a break and control but Snapple is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Mecier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mecier 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Mecier!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marlo Mouzone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stroker is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Deathlike Silence - Who's Gonna Bury Me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marlo Mouzone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Stroker!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroker stalks Mouzone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mouzone's face. Mouzone staggers backwards, shaken.
Mouzone lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Bob Stroker has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
No joy there for Mouzone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stroker throws a low kick, looking for Mouzone's leg but Mouzone calmly moves out of range.
Stroker misses with a combination
and Mouzone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mouzone misses with a left hand
and Stroker counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stroker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker wants to clinch up but Mouzone keeps it at a distance.
Stroker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mouzone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stroker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mouzone connects with a couple of short punches.
Mouzone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mouzone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroker has his hands on Mouzone's head, controlling the position.
Stroker controls Mouzone momentarily but Mouzone frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bob Stroker hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Stroker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mouzone. That did some damage!
Stroker wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stroker wants to control from the top but Mouzone keeps moving.
Mouzone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mouzone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mouzone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stroker has managed to get both his arms back between Mouzone's legs - danger averted.
Mouzone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stroker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stroker looking to sit in guard and control but Mouzone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mouzone scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bob Stroker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bob Stroker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stroker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mouzone.
Mouzone scores with a hook to the body. Stroker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stroker thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stroker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mouzone's calf.
Stroker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Mouzone blocks the leg kick.
Bob Stroker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Mouzone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stroker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Stroker is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Stroker swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Mouzone to counter with a crisp jab.
Mouzone throws a body punch but Stroker moves out of range.
Mouzone misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Stroker to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouzone misses with a jab to the body
and Stroker counters with a left to the body.
Stroker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mouzone checks it well.
Stroker tries to clinch up but Mouzone circles away and keeps his distance.
Stroker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mouzone avoids the head kick by Stroker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker doesn't manage to clinch there - Mouzone circles away.
Mouzone swats away the attempt to clinch by Stroker.
Mouzone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stroker as he jumps to the side.
Stroker fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mouzone lands with a nice body punch.
Mouzone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stroker throws a lazy uppercut
and Mouzone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stroker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mouzone is looking for a sweep.
Mouzone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stroker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mouzone trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bob Stroker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bob Stroker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Stroker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stroker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stroker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mouzone counters with a takedown into side control.
Stroker gets back to half guard.
Mouzone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stroker moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker wants to sweep but no luck.
Mouzone wants to pass the guard but Stroker is keeping the position.
Mouzone passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mouzone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stroker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stroker can't do much from the bottom here.
Marlo Mouzone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stroker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stroker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mouzone.
Stroker is looking for a sweep. Mouzone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stroker is trying to control but can't.
Stroker wants to get back to full guard but Mouzone has mounted him!
Stroker is bucking up trying to escape but Mouzone cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stroker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mouzone with a couple of short strikes.
Bob Stroker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mouzone looking to ground and pound but Stroker is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mouzone cracks Stroker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mouzone avoids the attempt from Stroker to control.
Mouzone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mouzone wants to control the pace but Stroker is squirming around nicely.
Stroker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stroker is in a horrible position here. Mouzone smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroker tries to hold on but Mouzone postures up.
Stroker regains half guard.
Mouzone winds up and cracks Stroker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stroker is pressing down on Mouzone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stroker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stroker is looking for a triangle but Mouzone pushes his legs off easily.
Stroker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mouzone won't allow Stroker to sweep him here.
Mouzone is fighting to break Stroker's control of his arms but Stroker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlo Mouzone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stroker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bob Stroker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Veli Rokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Kovalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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22
200 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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196 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
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World class MT
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veli Rokka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio Kovalov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovalov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rokka as he avoids it easily.
Rokka throws a lazy head kick
letting Kovalov counter with a right hand.
Rokka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kovalov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rokka's guard now.
Kovalov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kovalov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kovalov stopping the sweep attempt from Rokka.
Rokka is working hard here to advance position.
Rokka wants to stand but Kovalov is controlling the position.
Rokka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rokka tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rokka is on top in guard.
Kovalov controlling the position.
Kovalov is looking for a triangle but Rokka pushes his legs off easily.
Rokka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rokka wanted to stand there but Kovalov had control of the position.
Kovalov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rokka!
Rokka wants to hold on but Kovalov pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokka reaches up and holds on to Kovalov to control the position.
Rokka wants to hold on but Kovalov pushes him away.
Kovalov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kovalov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rokka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kovalov on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokka can't escape the position.
Kovalov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rokka is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rokka and Kovalov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rokka is trying to get back to half guard.
Rokka is not content to let Kovalov control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kovalov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rokka's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kovalov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rokka keeps working.
Rokka manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kovalov's best efforts.
Rokka wants to control but Kovalov is keeping busy.
Rokka is trying to get back to full guard.
Rokka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kovalov wants to pass to mount but Rokka is defending the position.
Rokka trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Kovalov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kovalov throws a big shot that misses.
Kovalov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rokka scores with the left hand. Kovalov knows he should have avoided that one.
Kovalov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rokka circles away.
Good leg kick by Rokka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kovalov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rokka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kovalov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokka misses with a lunging right hand
and Kovalov counters with a shoot takedown. Rokka fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rokka trying to control the position.
Rokka managing to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Veli Rokka has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kovalov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rokka as he avoids it easily.
Veli Rokka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Kovalov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokka scores with a shot to the body.
Kovalov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kovalov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Rokka.
Kovalov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rokka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rokka wants to slow Kovalov down by chopping away at his legs.
Kovalov throws a lazy right hand but Rokka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veli Rokka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rokka throws a sloppy head kick
and Kovalov counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Kovalov.
Rokka connects with a solid leg kick.
Rokka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kovalov shoots for a takedown but Rokka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rokka throws a right hand that Kovalov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kovalov also avoids with ease.
Kovalov needs to keep his hands up - Rokka had a free shot at his head there.
Rokka wants to clinch
and Kovalov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rokka's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokka keeping moving, preventing Kovalov from controlling successfully.
Kovalov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kovalov won't allow Rokka to sweep him here.
Kovalov postures up and lands a big shot to Rokka's brow.
Kovalov won't allow Rokka to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rokka is trying to keep Kovalov in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Antonio Kovalov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rokka misses with a double jab.
Rokka slips a jab and a cross from Kovalov.
Kovalov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rokka just misses with a punch to the body.
Rokka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kovalov.
Rokka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokka throws a body punch but Kovalov moves out of range.
Rokka takes one to the side of the head.
Kovalov shoots in looking for a takedown. Rokka tries to sprawl out of it but Kovalov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rokka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Veli Rokka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Kovalov.
Rokka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovalov.
Kovalov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rokka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veli Rokka 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.
Kovalov misses with a wild body shot.
Rokka tries to clinch but Kovalov moves out of range.
Kovalov takes one on the button.
Rokka lands a really nice looking cross but Kovalov seems unphased.
It looks like Antonio Kovalov has been cut.
Kovalov fails with the takedown.
Kovalov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov in side control, throwing shots but Rokka defends.
Rokka pushes Kovalov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kovalov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kovalov working away.
Rokka regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kovalov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Rokka trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Rokka is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kovalov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rokka can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rokka is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Antonio Kovalov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kovalov controlling the pace for now.
Kovalov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kovalov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kovalov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rokka tries to hold on but Kovalov pushes him away.
Rokka working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Kovalov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kovalov 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Kovalov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lassi Lambada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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200 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lassi Lambada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyoto Maia!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lambada.
Lambada avoids the head kick by Maia.
Lambada avoids the head kick by Maia.
Lambada checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maia has his takedown stuffed
enabling Lambada to counter with a crisp jab.
Maia throws a head kick that misses.
Maia motions for Lambada to come forward. Maia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lambada has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maia.
Maia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maia misses with a body shot
and Lambada counters with a straight right hand.
Maia throws a solid leg kick but Lambada takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maia.
Lambada misses with the combination.
Maia misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maia moves away.
Lambada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Lambada blocks the low kick.
Lambada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maia.
Maia throws a poor cross that misses
and Lambada counters with a stiff right hand.
Maia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lambada connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maia scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Maia.
Maia misses with a takedown
and Lambada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maia misses with a lunging right hand
and Lambada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maia misses with a body punch
and Lambada counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lambada.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lambada.
Maia is trying to force a seperation but Lambada has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lambada throws a head punch that misses.
Maia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lambada breaks from the clinch.
Maia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maia looks for the body kick but Lambada saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Lambada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maia doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lyoto Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lambada is out of range and Maia settles back down.
Maia throws a sloppy head kick and Lambada moves out of range easily.
Maia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lambada is out of range and Maia settles back down.
Maia is looking to chop away at Lambada's legs.
Maia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lambada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia misses with a hook to the body
enabling Lambada to counter with a crisp jab.
Lassi Lambada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maia looks gassed!
Maia throws a low kick but Lambada avoids it.
Maia throws a leg kick
and Lambada counters with a left to the body.
Lambada takes the fight into the clinch.
Maia takes a shot to the head.
Lambada lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Lambada.
Lambada lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maia or not.
Lambada gets through Maia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lambada lands with a short shot to the head.
Lambada pushes Maia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lambada breaks from the clinch.
Lambada lunges at Maia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maia's hand.
Maia is rocked!
Lambada lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maia is still on wobbly legs! Can Lambada finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maia gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Lambada gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lassi Lambada!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donatien Alphonse Francois de Sade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sabin Figaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). de Sade's entrance music is Kill The Afterlife by Audiotist. A fine choice. Figaro has chosen Prospect - Warrior as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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182 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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25
180 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Donatien Alphonse Francois de Sade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sabin Figaro!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figaro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and de Sade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Figaro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between de Sade's hands.
de Sade throws a jab when Figaro was well out of range.
de Sade throws a right hand that misses
and Figaro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Figaro misses with a body shot.
Figaro throws a poor cross that misses
and de Sade counters with a good low kick that Figaro was not able to check.
de Sade misses with an uppercut.
de Sade throws a jab but it's blocked by Figaro.
Figaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from de Sade.
de Sade lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Sade doesn't manage to clinch there - Figaro circles away.
de Sade sizes up Figaro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
de Sade avoids the body shot from Figaro.
Figaro throws out a loose jab but de Sade uses good head movement to avoid it.
de Sade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Figaro doesn't seem bothered though.
Sabin Figaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Figaro.
Figaro tries to bum rush de Sade with a series of wild strikes but de Sade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
de Sade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Figaro misses with a body shot.
Figaro jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figaro swings widly with a right hand
letting de Sade counter with a right hand.
Figaro just misses with a punch to the body.
de Sade connects with a single shot there.
Figaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and de Sade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
de Sade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Figaro throws a predictable looking body shot
and de Sade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Figaro misses with a right hand
and de Sade 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!
Figaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and de Sade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Figaro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Sade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Figaro momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by de Sade.
de Sade works Figaro's body with a nice hook.
de Sade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Figaro lands with an overhand left.
Figaro misses with a lunging right hand
and de Sade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Figaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Figaro misses with a right hand
and de Sade counters with a low kick, right behind Figaro 's knee.
de Sade leaves Figaro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
de Sade misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Sade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Figaro throws out the jab.
de Sade is looking to clinch.
Figaro thows a body shot but no joy.
de Sade throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Figaro counter with a right hand.
de Sade is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
de Sade throws a poor cross that misses
letting Figaro counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Figaro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and de Sade counters with a straight right hand.
Figaro drives through and clinches with de Sade against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donatien Alphonse Francois de Sade dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Figaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Figaro throws a right hand that misses
and de Sade counters with a nice body shot.
Figaro misses with a right hand
and de Sade counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Figaro throws a right hand that misses
and de Sade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
de Sade tries to keep at a distance but Figaro has taken the fight into the clinch.
de Sade is leaning against Figaro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
de Sade blocks an uppercut.
de Sade lands a shot to the body.
de Sade is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Figaro is breathing heavily.
de Sade digs a right hand underneath Figaro's ribcage. Figaro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Figaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
de Sade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
de Sade digs a right hand into Figaro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Figaro's gas tank.
de Sade has Figaro pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Sade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
de Sade can't find room to land a body shot as Figaro controls the action.
de Sade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
de Sade is leaning against Figaro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from de Sade - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from de Sade.
A short body shot lands from de Sade as the two fighters clinch.
de Sade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as de Sade takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A left hand lands to the body for de Sade.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
de Sade holding his opponent close, against the cage.
de Sade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Figaro misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from de Sade as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from de Sade.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Figaro.
de Sade tries to throw a body punch but Figaro avoids it by throwing de Sade back against the cage.
de Sade pushes Figaro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
de Sade slowing the pace effectively.
de Sade gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Sade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from de Sade.
de Sade struggles to land a body shot inside as Figaro controls his hands.
Good body shot from de Sade.
de Sade is working Figaro over against the cage.
de Sade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Figaro's elbow.
de Sade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
de Sade lands a shot to the body.
de Sade tries a body shot but Figaro blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as de Sade takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
de Sade pushes Figaro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
de Sade scores with a shoulder strike.
de Sade lands a right hand.
de Sade misses with a hook to the ribs.
de Sade lands a nice uppercut.
Figaro misses with some punches.
de Sade misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from de Sade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Sade breaks from the clinch.
de Sade digs a good hook to Figaro's body.
de Sade digs a good hook to Figaro's body.
Figaro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
de Sade scores with a jab.
de Sade lands a nice hook to Figaro's body. Figaro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Figaro misses with a body punch
and de Sade makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
de Sade lands a nice shot to the body.
Donatien Alphonse Francois de Sade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
de Sade misses with a lunging right hand
and Figaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Sade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
de Sade connects with a body shot that sends Figaro's belly button to the back.
Figaro throws a right hand that misses
and de Sade counters with a nice body shot.
de Sade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Figaro.
Donatien Alphonse Francois de Sade is winning the standup battle so far.
Figaro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and de Sade counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Figaro thinking.
de Sade with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Figaro swings away with a body shot that misses
and de Sade counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Figaro thinking.
de Sade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Figaro doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donatien Alphonse Francois de Sade dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
de Sade scores with a nice right hand.
Figaro misses with a combination
and de Sade counters with a nice body shot.
Figaro misses with a double jab
and de Sade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Figaro connects with a body shot.
Figaro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and de Sade counters by moving into the clinch.
Figaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with de Sade's elbow.
Figaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
de Sade scores with a hook to the body.
Figaro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
de Sade cracks Figaro with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Sade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
de Sade lands a right hand.
de Sade taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Figaro throws a head punch that misses.
Figaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
de Sade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
de Sade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Donatien Alphonse Francois de Sade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
de Sade cracks Figaro with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from de Sade as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from de Sade.
de Sade lands a shot to the body.
de Sade is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
de Sade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Figaro fails with the takedown.
de Sade instigates a clinch.
Sabin Figaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Sade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Figaro.
Figaro stalling in the clinch but de Sade improves position.
de Sade works on Figaro's body with a couple of short punches.
de Sade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Figaro can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
de Sade scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from de Sade.
de Sade lands a body shot.
de Sade is leaning against Figaro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from de Sade.
de Sade is pushing Figaro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
de Sade tries to work over Figaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
de Sade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
de Sade lands with a right to the head.
de Sade digs a right hand underneath Figaro's ribcage. Figaro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
de Sade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Figaro backwards.
de Sade leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figaro scores with a shoulder strike.
de Sade manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from de Sade.
de Sade wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Figaro tries to work over de Sade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from de Sade - that landed with a thud.
Figaro blocks a body shot from de Sade.
A hook to the body from de Sade.
de Sade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Figaro prevents a body shot from de Sade.
de Sade lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Figaro throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from de Sade - that landed with a thud.
de Sade stalling against the cage.
Figaro misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figaro letting de Sade take a breather here.
Figaro blocks a body shot from de Sade.
de Sade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Figaro backwards.
Figaro digs a right hand into de Sade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on de Sade's gas tank.
Figaro tries to work over de Sade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
de Sade presses Figaro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from de Sade.
de Sade scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from de Sade.
A short uppercut from de Sade.
de Sade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
de Sade breaks from the clinch.
de Sade connects with a body shot.
Figaro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from de Sade finds it's way round the side to connect with Figaro's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Figaro slips a jab from de Sade.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donatien Alphonse Francois de Sade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well de Sade 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donatien Alphonse Francois de Sade!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Stigu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Valuev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stigu comes to the cage accompanied by Sabrina-Boys. Valuev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mala Dama - Kabat. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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261 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Stigu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Valuev!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stigu lands with a nice body punch.
Valuev looks gassed!
Valuev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stigu sprawls well. Stigu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Valuev gets slowly back to his feet.
Valuev slips a straight right by Stigu.
Valuev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stigu.
Valuev misses with an uppercut
and Stigu counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Nikolai Valuev has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stigu moves out of range of the strikes.
Nikolai Valuev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stigu circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Valuev tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Stigu wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mr Stigu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anabol Asteroid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Sokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asteroid comes to the cage accompanied by Asteroid. Sokka has chosen Black Sun Aeon - Core of Winter as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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192 lbs
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188 lbs
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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
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabol Asteroid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Sokka!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asteroid misses with a leg kick
and Sokka counters with a nice double leg into side control. Asteroid won't be happy with that.
Sokka wants to control but Asteroid is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokka is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Asteroid will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Asteroid is trying to control Sokka's posture but Sokka avoids it.
Asteroid is looking to regain half guard here but Sokka keeps moving and retains side control.
Sokka has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Asteroid!
Sokka content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokka working for a guillotine from mount but Asteroid is in no mood to give up.
Sokka looking to control but Asteroid is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sokka controlling from the full mount.
Sokka punishing his opponent with strikes.
Asteroid tries to reverse the position but Sokka maintains control.
Sokka working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid is looking to improve his position but Sokka isn't that keen on the idea.
Sokka controlling his opponent.
Asteroid working to try and regain half guard.
Asteroid tries to lock up and control but Sokka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sokka with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Asteroid wants to control but Sokka is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid is wriggling around trying to escape.
Asteroid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sokka on the ground.
Sokka controlling his opponent.
Asteroid sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Asteroid has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sokka is working away from the top position though.
Asteroid wants to improve his position but Sokka is controlling well.
Asteroid gets back to full guard.
Sokka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Asteroid is pulling down on Sokka's head. It's preventing any offense from Sokka, at least for the moment.
Sokka trying to control the position from guard on top but Asteroid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Antti Sokka was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Asteroid throws a lazy head kick
and Sokka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Asteroid's guard.
Sokka prevents Asteroid from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Sokka dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Asteroid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sokka.
Asteroid misses with a body shot.
Asteroid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sokka moves away.
Asteroid throws a leg kick
and Sokka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sokka.
Asteroid wants to stand and escape but Sokka is having none of it.
Sokka scoring with some ground and pound.
Sokka content to stall in guard here.
Asteroid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sokka is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Asteroid is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sokka dives into side control.
Asteroid is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Asteroid is working hard here to advance position.
Sokka working the head and body with strikes.
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.
Asteroid is trying to control Sokka's posture but Sokka avoids it.
Sokka trying to control the position but Asteroid is working away.
Sokka lands a nice forearm strike.
Sokka tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sokka has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Asteroid is trying to improve his position.
A control attempt from Asteroid but he's now mounted!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokka punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sokka working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sokka controlling from the full mount.
Asteroid tries to hold on but Sokka postures up.
Sokka wants to control but Asteroid has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Sokka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Sokka stops Asteroid from getting back to his feet.
Asteroid is trying to maintain the position but Sokka is very close to passing his half guard.
Sokka wants to take a breather but Asteroid is having none of it.
Asteroid is looking for a sweep. Sokka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Antti Sokka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Asteroid gets back to full guard.
Sokka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sokka's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Asteroid has Sokka pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Sokka 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. This is the final round!
Asteroid tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sokka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sokka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Asteroid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asteroid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sokka.
Sokka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokka was well out of range. Poor timing from Asteroid.
Sokka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asteroid.
Sokka tries to clinch but Asteroid moves out of range.
Sokka blocks a head kick by Asteroid.
Sokka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sokka misses with a low kick.
Anabol Asteroid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sokka tries to land a body kick
and Asteroid moves into the clinch.
Asteroid lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sokka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Asteroid smiles and moves away.
A low kick from Sokka misses
and Asteroid counters with a two punch combo.
Sokka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asteroid.
Sokka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asteroid wants to land a leg kick but Sokka is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid misses with a low kick.
Asteroid lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Anabol Asteroid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asteroid is looking to score with low kicks.
Asteroid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sokka shoots in but no luck this time.
Sokka lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sokka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asteroid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Asteroid is predictable there
and Sokka counters with an inside leg kick.
Asteroid swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sokka counters with a low kick, right behind Asteroid 's knee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokka throws a sloppy head kick and Asteroid moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokka closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Asteroid's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anabol Asteroid showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sokka 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Sokka!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Lipponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lipponen comes to the cage accompanied by Rainbow - Man on the Silver Mountain. Romero is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: T Pain & Hot Dollar - Who The Fuck Is That. Pekka Lipponen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
279 lbs
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280 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Lipponen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cesar Romero!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero throws a body punch but Lipponen moves out of range.
Romero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Romero throws an off balance right hand
and Lipponen counters with a stiff right hand.
Romero bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Romero misses with a wild body shot.
Romero shoots in for a takedown but Lipponen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Romero misses with a lunging right hand
and Lipponen counters with a head kick.
Romero jabs Lipponen right on the nose. Lipponen blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Pekka Lipponen has been cut.
Lipponen tests Romero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lipponen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Romero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lipponen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Romero shoots in looking for a takedown but Lipponen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Romero's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Romero misses with a left hand
letting Lipponen counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero tests Lipponen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lipponen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Romero swings widly with a right hand
and Lipponen counters with a stiff right hand.
Romero shoots and misses
and Lipponen counters with a nice body shot.
Pekka Lipponen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Romero.
Lipponen throws a head kick that Romero semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero throws a hook but Lipponen blocks it.
Romero fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lipponen sprawls well initially but Romero persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Romero is pressing down on Lipponen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lipponen is holding on for now.
Lipponen is controlling Romero's trapped leg to prevent Romero from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lipponen wants to get back to full guard.
Romero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lipponen defending well though.
Lipponen is trying to maintain the position but Romero is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero working Lipponen over with strikes.
Lipponen wants to improve his position but Romero is controlling well.
Romero lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Romero takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero lands with a punch from half guard.
Romero wants to free his trapped foot but Lipponen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Romero slips a nice elbow through Lipponen's hands, connecting with Lipponen's forehead.
Pekka Lipponen's cut is getting worse.
Lipponen looking for submissions off his back.
Romero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lipponen defending well though.
Romero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lipponen regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lipponen keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Romero landing some decent shots from guard.
Lipponen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Romero postures up in Lipponen's guard and throws a big left but Lipponen blocks it.
Lipponen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lipponen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lipponen keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Lipponen can't keep his opponent in guard - Romero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Romero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Lipponen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Romero misses with a combination
and Lipponen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Romero really felt that one!
Lipponen lands a nice shot that snaps Romero's head back.
Romero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lipponen finds it's way round the side to connect with Romero's head.
Romero misses with a hook
and Lipponen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Romero's knee momentarily.
Lipponen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab by Lipponen.
Romero fails with the takedown
and Lipponen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Romero thinking.
Romero takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lipponen throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
Lipponen defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lipponen tries to sprawl but Romero drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lipponen punching from the bottom.
Lipponen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Romero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Romero's back!
Romero showing good submission defense here.
Romero is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lipponen.
Romero is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lipponen missing with strikes from the back.
Romero looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Romero right now.
Romero is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Lipponen off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lipponen doesn't have the hooks in and Romero manages to turn into his guard.
Romero wants to control from the top but Lipponen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lipponen controls Romero momentarily but Romero frees himself.
Romero wants to control from the top but Lipponen keeps moving.
Lipponen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Romero!
Romero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lipponen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lipponen scoring with strikes but Romero is staying in there.
Lipponen lands a big elbow - Romero is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Romero is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pekka Lipponen!
Pekka Lipponen retains his heavyweight title!
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