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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ren Rothschild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Seacroft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ren Rothschild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Seacroft!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothschild shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rothschild was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rothschild working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rothschild is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Seacroft to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Seacroft shrugs it off.
Rothschild is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Seacroft can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Seacroft wants to get back to his feet.
Rothschild tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Seacroft is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Seacroft is bucking up trying to escape but Rothschild cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rothschild quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Rothschild but it's paid off an Seacroft is forced to tap! Nice work by Rothschild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ren Rothschild!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Inclan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Senhor Sotomonte (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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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Great low kicks
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Inclan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Senhor Sotomonte!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inclan with a poor takedown
and Sotomonte counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sotomonte.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sotomonte is working Inclan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sotomonte advances to half guard.
Sotomonte is taking a breather. Inclan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sotomonte is working for a kimura but Inclan is defending it quite comfortably.
Sotomonte is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Inclan sees it coming and defends easily.
Sotomonte trying to pass the guard but Inclan defending well.
Inclan trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sotomonte slips a nice elbow through Inclan's hands, connecting with Inclan's forehead.
Inclan is trying to maintain the position but Sotomonte is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inclan wants to get back to his feet.
Sotomonte passes to side control.
Inclan is trying to escape the position but Sotomonte is controlling the position.
Sotomonte lands a nice forearm strike.
Sotomonte scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Inclan to see if he's OK.
Sotomonte works to advance to full mount. Inclan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Inclan is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sotomonte lands with some strikes.
Sotomonte looking to control but Inclan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sotomonte lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Inclan hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inclan is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Sotomonte has taken his back.
Sotomonte is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Inclan with him. Inclan is trying to defend but Sotomonte has an arm under the chin now! Inclan grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Senhor Sotomonte!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ignatius J (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William McDonough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonough has chosen The Beast by Tech N9ne 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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285 lbs
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265 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ignatius J!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William McDonough!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
J throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonough counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDonough lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as J backs up against the cage.
McDonough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but J was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonough.
William McDonough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonough scores with a jab to the body.
McDonough with a nice cross.
McDonough slips under a jab.
McDonough misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from J.
The fight stays on the outside here - J looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
J doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDonough connects with a right hand. J shakes it off.
McDonough throws a body punch but J moves out of range.
McDonough misses with a body shot.
J throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonough throws a big shot that misses.
McDonough misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
J misses with a jab to the body
and McDonough counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McDonough.
J looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonough 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.
J pulls McDonough in close to his closed guard and prevents McDonough from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonough controlling from the top position.
J bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonough's guard.
McDonough 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.
J trying to control but McDonough is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
J passes into half guard.
J trying to control from McDonough's half guard. McDonough has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
J with a flurry of punches that miss.
J seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
J tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonough is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
J stopping the sweep attempt from McDonough.
J has gone for a leg lock! McDonough slips out almost immediately though and dives into J's guard.
McDonough tries to free his leg and advance position but J is retaining full guard.
McDonough slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
J trying to hold on to McDonough's head to control him but McDonough postures up.
J moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
J controls McDonough momentarily but McDonough frees himself.
J keeping full guard, as McDonough tries to pass.
J can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonough controls the pace.
McDonough postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McDonough advances to half guard.
J is trying to control but can't.
McDonough trying to control from half guard but J is working away.
J trying to hold on to McDonough's head to control him but McDonough postures up.
McDonough seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonough is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, J has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William McDonough dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
J will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McDonough cracks a nice hook into J's ribs.
McDonough pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
J looks to clinch
and McDonough counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McDonough misses the body punch
and J counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
J takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDonough throws a body punch but J moves out of range.
McDonough is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down J rather than just go for the knockout.
J darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
J missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
J wants to control but McDonough is keeping him busy.
McDonough is looking for a sweep. J is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
J throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
J trying to pass the guard but McDonough defending well.
McDonough moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
J landing with the ground and pound.
J advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonough is staying active underneath J, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
J stalling away here and it's allowed McDonough to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
J won't allow McDonough to sweep him here.
McDonough working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from J.
J loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonough is on top in guard.
J trying to keep a closed guard but McDonough is proving a slippery customer.
J has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McDonough looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonough is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
J is trying to keep McDonough in close.
McDonough trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now J is on top in guard.
J loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McDonough looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
J lands a couple of elbows.
J trying to control but McDonough is working from the bottom.
McDonough keeping full guard, as J tries to pass.
J trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonough is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
J working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignatius J dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
J misses with a hook to the body
and McDonough counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps J thinking.
J looks to land a right hand but McDonough moved out of range.
J changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonough tries to avoid it but J manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonough to the ground. McDonough escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDonough misses with a body shot.
A left lands for McDonough.
McDonough throws a sloppy body shot
and J cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
J shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McDonough manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McDonough keeping moving, preventing J from controlling successfully.
J stays in close to McDonough's body and controls the position.
J looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
J slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
J taking a break here but McDonough is having none of it and regains half guard.
J trying to pass the guard but McDonough defending well.
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.
McDonough manages to get to full guard.
McDonough bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in J's guard.
J has his hands on McDonough's head, controlling the position.
McDonough trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
J wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonough wants to pass the guard but J is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonough trying to control the position from guard on top but J is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonough wants to pass the guard but J is keeping the position.
McDonough sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed J's guard.
J tries to get to full guard but McDonough has control of the leg.
McDonough is looking for a kimura here.
McDonough takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDonough is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so J is just riding it out for now. McDonough eventually gives up the hold.
J slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
McDonough thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McDonough pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. J is keeping the position for now.
J working for a triangle but McDonough defends it easily.
J controlling McDonough's posture.
J is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ignatius J.
I think J has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ignatius J!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Hope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasi Pajautus (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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355 lbs
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300 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randall Hope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Pajautus!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hope throws a jab when Pajautus was well out of range.
Pajautus scores with a body shot.
Hope is breathing heavily.
Pajautus digs a good hook to Hope's body.
Pajautus thuds a left hand into Hope's body.
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!
Hope takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hope. Pajautus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pajautus lands a big right hand that sends Hope crashing to the mat! Pajautus stays standing though and waves Hope back to his feet!
It looks like Randall Hope has been cut.
Pajautus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hope manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pajautus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hope is rocked!
Pajautus jabs at Hope's body.
Oh Hope is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Pajautus engages and cracks Hope with a massive lead left hook - Hope tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Pajautus is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pasi Pajautus!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Gronholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veldrane Sengir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gronholm comes into the arena with Eeppinen biisi blaring out of the sound system. Veldrane Sengir has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Gronholm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veldrane Sengir!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gronholm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sengir counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gronholm!
Sengir with good strikes from the mount here!
Sengir controlling his opponent.
Sengir get's back to his feet.
Sengir avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gronholm pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sengir back to the cage. Gronholm follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Veldrane Sengir has been cut.
Gronholm misses with a two punch combination.
Gronholm swinging wildly here.
Gronholm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sengir misses with a takedown attempt
and Gronholm counters with a three punch combo that has Sengir backing up. Sengir nods at Gronholm to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sengir takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marcus Gronholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gronholm misses with a double jab
and Sengir counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sengir.
Sengir looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sengir trying to control but Gronholm is working from the bottom.
Sengir 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gronholm is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Veldrane Sengir.
Sengir shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gronholm throws a leg kick
and Sengir counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sengir content to stall in guard here.
Gronholm is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sengir preventing the sweep.
Sengir is stalling in the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sengir trying to control but Gronholm is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Veldrane Sengir was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sengir shoots in and gets a takedown into Gronholm's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gronholm is pulling down on Sengir's head. It's preventing any offense from Sengir, at least for the moment.
Gronholm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sengir trying to control the position from guard on top but Gronholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gronholm looking for a guillotine here but Sengir defends easily.
Sengir stays in close to Gronholm's body and controls the position.
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.
Sengir is fighting to break Gronholm's control of his arms but Gronholm is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Veldrane Sengir wasn't active enough on the ground.
A head kick by Gronholm misses
and Sengir counters with a takedown into side control.
Gronholm is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sengir asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gronholm trying to remain calm as Sengir controls from the top position.
Gronholm takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gronholm struggling a bit here.
Gronholm is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sengir is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sengir trying to control but Gronholm is having none of it.
Sengir takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veldrane Sengir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Veldrane Sengir's cut.
That's time! Gronholm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sengir tries for a takedown but Gronholm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gronholm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sengir counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sengir engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sengir looking to sit in guard and control but Gronholm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gronholm throws a big right hand that misses.
Sengir is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sengir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gronholm controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sengir. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Veldrane Sengir hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sengir changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gronholm looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gronholm is trying to improve his position.
Gronholm struggling a bit here.
Sengir trying to control the position but Gronholm is working away.
Sengir moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sengir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gronholm keeps working.
Gronholm is trying to escape the position but Sengir is controlling the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Veldrane Sengir hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gronholm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sengir.
Sengir throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gronholm was covering up waiting for the punch and Sengir finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gronholm keeping moving, preventing Sengir from controlling successfully.
Sengir engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Veldrane Sengir was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sengir looks for a takedown but Gronholm sprawls well.
Sengir fails with the takedown
and Gronholm counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marcus Gronholm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veldrane Sengir.
Gronholm throws a series of punches but Sengir avoids them all with ease.
Sengir shoots and misses
and Gronholm counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gronholm drops Sengir with a beautiful combination! Sengir stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gronholm is looking for the KO!
Sengir is rocked!
Sengir is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gronholm falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sengir counters with a single leg into guard. Gronholm didn't expect that.
Gronholm is adopting a defensive guard.
Sengir trying to control but Gronholm is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gronholm looking for a guillotine here but Sengir defends easily.
Sengir trying to control the position from guard on top but Gronholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Marcus Gronholm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Veldrane Sengir's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gronholm misses with a double jab
and Sengir counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sengir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gronholm has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sengir has managed to get both his arms back between Gronholm's legs - danger averted.
Gronholm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Veldrane Sengir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sengir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sengir wants to get up but he can't break Gronholm's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sengir content to stall in guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gronholm keeping moving, preventing Sengir from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Veldrane Sengir was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sengir drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gronholm keeping moving, preventing Sengir from controlling successfully.
Gronholm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sengir controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Veldrane Sengir wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gronholm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Sengir counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gronholm wants to sweep but no luck.
Sengir is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sengir wants to get up but he can't break Gronholm's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gronholm looking for a guillotine here but Sengir defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sengir engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Veldrane Sengir.
Gronholm misses with a wild combination.
Gronholm circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gronholm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That has opened up Veldrane Sengir's cut even more.
Marcus Gronholm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gronholm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sengir.
Sengir moves into the clinch successfully.
Sengir jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gronholm walks away with a smile on his face. Sengir gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sengir closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gronholm's guard.
Sengir sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sengir stopping the sweep attempt from Gronholm.
Sengir stops Gronholm from standing up.
Sengir controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Veldrane Sengir hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gronholm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sengir manages to avoid it.
Marcus Gronholm is winning the standup battle so far.
Sengir shoots for a double leg takedown but Gronholm sprawls well. He's pushed Sengir's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sengir looks to clinch
and Gronholm counters with a left and a right that stings Sengir.
Gronholm lands with an overhand left.
The cut above Veldrane Sengir's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sengir looking to score a takedown here. Gronholm is defending well but Sengir drives through and ends up in Gronholm's guard.
Sengir is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gronholm manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gronholm misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Veldrane Sengir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sengir 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veldrane Sengir!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikac Komitata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Rich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikac Komitata had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikac Komitata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Rich!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rich takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rich thows a body shot but no joy.
Rich throws a hook to the side of Komitata's head but Komitata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Komitata closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Rich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Komitata drops Rich with a big knee straight up the middle! Rich is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
It looks like Benjamin Rich has been cut.
Komitata has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Komitata there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Komitata scores with a knee to the head.
Komitata drops Rich with a big knee straight up the middle! Rich is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Rich is rocked!
Whack! Komitata lands a heavy head kick that drops Rich. The ref tackles Komitata to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Rich was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Nikac Komitata!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingdom Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes to the cage accompanied by The Clash - London Calling. Jackson has chosen Darkthrone - Under a Funeral Moon as his entrance music. 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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hector Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kingdom Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garcia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice combo by Jackson! Oh, that's hurt him - Garcia falls to the canvas and Jackson follows him into side control.
It looks like Hector Garcia has been cut.
Jackson decides to stand back up.
Garcia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Garcia thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Garcia shoots in.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garcia dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garcia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Garcia.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Garcia counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand.
Garcia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is trying to stand.
Garcia is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to stand.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Garcia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Garcia uses his free foot to push down on Jackson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jackson.
Garcia stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Garcia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Garcia persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Garcia avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
and Garcia moves into the clinch.
Garcia leaning against his opponent.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Garcia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Garcia gets a double leg takedown into Jackson's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hector Garcia.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garcia momentarily.
Garcia staying out of range there.
Garcia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garcia drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garcia avoids it really well and circles away.
Garcia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Garcia circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingdom Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hector Garcia's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson is working for a kimura but Garcia is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garcia is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson is stalling here. Garcia is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jackson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Garcia has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Garcia get's back to his feet.
Jackson throws a jab when Garcia was well out of range.
Garcia tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Garcia counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Garcia to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garcia's waist but Garcia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Garcia misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Garcia slips a jab from Jackson.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Garcia wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Garcia misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garcia.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Garcia off to one side.
Garcia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garcia is rocked!
Hector Garcia's cut is getting worse.
Jackson catches Garcia with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Garcia forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kingdom Jackson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakeem Berzevaco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berzevaco is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kaksi vanhaa hinttaria. Aaron Andrews has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aaron Andrews!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hakeem Berzevaco!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Berzevaco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Andrews gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Andrews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews with a poor takedown
and Berzevaco counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrews doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berzevaco counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzevaco jabs Andrews to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Andrews fails with the takedown
and Berzevaco counters with a left to the body.
Andrews is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Berzevaco's half guard.
Berzevaco is not content to let Andrews control the position.
Andrews wants to pass the guard but Berzevaco is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andrews pulls his head out easily.
Berzevaco gets full guard.
Berzevaco keeping full guard, as Andrews tries to pass.
Berzevaco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andrews is aware though and is defending well.
Berzevaco looking for a guillotine here but Andrews defends easily.
Berzevaco is looking for a triangle but Andrews pushes his legs off easily.
Andrews pushes down on Berzevaco's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Berzevaco is refusing to be controlled, as Andrews sits in half guard.
Berzevaco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andrews seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berzevaco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andrews pulls his head out easily.
Berzevaco actively working from the bottom here.
Berzevaco looking for submissions off his back.
Andrews is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Berzevaco!
Andrews throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Berzevaco prevents Andrews from taking his back.
Andrews prevents Berzevaco from getting the reversal.
Andrews working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Berzevaco is desperately trying to improve his position but Andrews has a good base and remains in mount.
Andrews wants to take his opponent's back but Berzevaco doesn't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Andrews trying to control but Berzevaco is having none of it.
Andrews is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Berzevaco has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Berzevaco gets back to half guard.
Berzevaco actively working from the bottom here.
Andrews uses his free foot to push down on Berzevaco's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Berzevaco.
Berzevaco is trying desperately to improve position.
Andrews moves to back control.
Berzevaco prevents Andrews from getting a body triangle.
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 Aaron Andrews will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Berzevaco throws a predictable looking body shot
and Berzevaco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrews has his takedown stuffed
and Berzevaco counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Berzevaco misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berzevaco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrews shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Berzevaco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews looks to score with a jab to the body but Berzevaco is just out of range.
Andrews has his takedown stuffed
and Berzevaco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrews with a lazy takedown attempt
and Berzevaco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andrews with a lazy takedown attempt
and Berzevaco counters with a nice body shot.
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.
Berzevaco lands a nice shot that snaps Andrews's head back.
Andrews fails with the takedown
and Berzevaco counters with a left to the body.
Andrews fails with the takedown
and Berzevaco counters with a right hand to the body.
Andrews moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Berzevaco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Andrews scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt
and Berzevaco counters with a right hand to the body.
Andrews with a poor takedown
and Berzevaco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Berzevaco lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews fails with the takedown
and Berzevaco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Berzevaco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrews manages to avoid it.
Berzevaco is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Andrews rather than just go for the knockout.
Andrews shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Berzevaco counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt
and Berzevaco counters with a left to the body.
Andrews throws a poor cross that misses
and Berzevaco counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakeem Berzevaco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Andrews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Andrews misses with a takedown
and Berzevaco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Berzevaco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrews.
Berzevaco misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Berzevaco misses
and Andrews counters with a nice double leg into side control. Berzevaco won't be happy with that.
Berzevaco is trying to get back to half guard.
Berzevaco sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews works his way into full mount!
Berzevaco gets back to half guard.
Andrews 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.
Andrews wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berzevaco keeps working.
Andrews prevents Berzevaco from improving his position.
Berzevaco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berzevaco looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berzevaco sees it coming and defends easily.
Berzevaco is staying active underneath Andrews, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andrews seems to be working for a kimura but Berzevaco defends the submission attempt.
Andrews has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Andrews trying to control but Berzevaco is having none of it.
Berzevaco looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Andrews struggling to land strikes to the head as Berzevaco covers up.
Berzevaco tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco breaks Andrews's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Berzevaco has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Andrews is proving hard to escape from.
Berzevaco drops back, looking for a kneebar! Andrews looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Andrews looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Andrews!
Andrews wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berzevaco keeps working.
Berzevaco is trying to escape the position but Andrews is controlling the position.
Aaron Andrews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berzevaco is not content to let Andrews control the position.
Berzevaco gets back to half guard.
Berzevaco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berzevaco looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berzevaco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andrews works his way into side control.
Andrews is looking to take a break and control but Berzevaco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berzevaco takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Andrews looks up at the clock and then as Berzevaco takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Andrews smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Berzevaco prevents Andrews from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Andrews clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Andrews with a poor takedown
and Berzevaco counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andrews thinking.
Andrews fails with the takedown
and Berzevaco counters with a nice uppercut.
Berzevaco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrews.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews with a poor takedown
and Berzevaco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrews doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berzevaco counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews with a poor takedown
and Berzevaco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andrews fails with the takedown
and Berzevaco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Andrews wants to control but Berzevaco is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Berzevaco is desperately trying to improve his position but Andrews has a good base and remains in mount.
Berzevaco regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berzevaco is trying to get back to full guard.
Andrews trying to control from half guard but Berzevaco is working away.
Berzevaco actively working from the bottom here.
Berzevaco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andrews pulls his head out easily.
Berzevaco looking for submissions off his back.
Berzevaco is in trouble now - Andrews has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco is trying desperately to improve position.
Andrews with a couple of short strikes.
Berzevaco has given up his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Andrews's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Andrews keeps control of the position as Berzevaco tries to break free.
Will Andrews go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Andrews has the hooks in. Berzevaco is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Andrews controls the action.
Berzevaco breaks Andrews's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andrews has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berzevaco has managed to get both his arms back between Andrews's legs - danger averted.
Berzevaco wants to get up but he can't break Andrews's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Berzevaco is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Andrews has his foot on Berzevaco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berzevaco works his way back into a safe position though.
Andrews wants to sweep here but Berzevaco controlling him for the moment.
Berzevaco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Andrews 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.
Berzevaco drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Andrews dives on top into guard.
Berzevaco working for a triangle but Andrews defends it easily.
Berzevaco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Andrews had his way with Hakeem Berzevaco in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Andrews shoots and misses
and Berzevaco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andrews tries for a takedown but Berzevaco circles away easily
and Berzevaco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aaron Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrews doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berzevaco counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berzevaco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews fails with the takedown
and Berzevaco counters with a straight right hand.
Berzevaco misses with a body shot.
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt
and Berzevaco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Andrews has his takedown stuffed
and Berzevaco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andrews fails with the takedown
and Berzevaco counters with a nice body shot.
Andrews misses with a takedown
letting Berzevaco counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berzevaco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Andrews with a lazy takedown attempt
and Berzevaco counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andrews thinking.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Andrews tries for a takedown but Berzevaco circles away easily
and Berzevaco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrews was well out of range. Poor timing from Berzevaco.
Andrews doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Andrews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hakeem Berzevaco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrews closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Berzevaco's guard.
Berzevaco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Andrews's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berzevaco drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Berzevaco jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Berzevaco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aaron Andrews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berzevaco wants to pass the guard but Andrews is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hakeem Berzevaco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Andrews has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:47
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Andrews!
Aaron Andrews is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rasta Madafaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nero Wolf (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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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rasta Madafaka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Nero Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madafaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Madafaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolf.
Madafaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Wolf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Madafaka throws a one two combo.
Wolf takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madafaka misses with a hook. Wolf ducked under it nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Madafaka throws a hook to the side of Wolf's head but Wolf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wolf blocks a jab.
Wolf throws a right hand that Madafaka ducks under and follows up with a left that Madafaka also avoids with ease.
Wolf misses with a looping left.
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.
Madafaka misses with a lunging right hand
and Wolf counters with a right hand to the body.
Wolf takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Madafaka throws a looping overhand right but Wolf ducks down to avoid it.
Madafaka throws a poor cross that misses
and Madafaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Madafaka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madafaka misses with a two punch combination.
Madafaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Madafaka throws the kick towards the body but Wolf avoids it.
Madafaka falls off balance throwing a combination
so Wolf counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf slips nicely into half guard.
Wolf landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wolf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wolf thows a huge punch but Madafaka dodges it nicely.
Madafaka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Madafaka tries to get out of the position.
Wolf stops Madafaka from getting back to his feet.
Wolf gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Jab by Madafaka.
Madafaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Madafaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nero Wolf will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wolf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Madafaka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wolf thinking.
Madafaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wolf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Madafaka.
Wolf takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from Wolf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madafaka misses with a wild combination.
Rasta Madafaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Madafaka slips a jab and a cross from Wolf.
Madafaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Madafaka.
Madafaka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Madafaka thows a body shot but no joy.
Wolf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf misses with a hook. Madafaka ducked under it nicely.
Madafaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf moves away.
Madafaka throws a lazy uppercut
and Madafaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madafaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf.
Madafaka throws a series of punches but Wolf moves out of range.
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.
Wolf misses the shot to the body.
Madafaka swings widly with a right hand
and Wolf counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Madafaka swinging wildly here.
Madafaka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wolf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madafaka misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Wolf to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rasta Madafaka dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Madafaka throws an off balance right hand
and Wolf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wolf ducks under a wild hook from Madafaka.
Madafaka misses with an uppercut
and Wolf counters with a takedown into side control.
Wolf throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wolf tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Madafaka is not content to let Wolf control the position.
Wolf landing strikes.
Madafaka explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wolf moves in looking to clinch but Madafaka pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madafaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolf.
Madafaka misses with a body punch
and Wolf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Madafaka slips a straight right by Wolf.
Madafaka looks to land a right hand but Wolf moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Madafaka misses with a hook
and Wolf counters with a two punch combo.
Rasta Madafaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Madafaka.
Wolf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Madafaka misses with a right hand
and Wolf counters with a straight right hand.
Madafaka misses with a lunging right hand
and Wolf counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madafaka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wolf counters with a stiff right hand.
Madafaka misses with a series of wild punches.
Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madafaka manages to avoid it.
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.
Wolf throws a series of punches but Madafaka avoids them all with ease.
Madafaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Madafaka throws a lazy uppercut
and Wolf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rasta Madafaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolf misses with a hook
and Madafaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Wolf really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Madafaka misses with a body shot.
Madafaka misses with a left hand
and Wolf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Madafaka tries to bum rush Wolf with a series of wild strikes but Wolf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wolf ducks under a wild hook from Madafaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf connects with a right hand. Madafaka shakes it off.
Madafaka works the jab nicely.
Wolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rasta Madafaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Wolf moves out of range of the strikes.
Madafaka throws a right hand that misses
and Wolf counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madafaka looks to land a combination but Wolf avoids it well.
Madafaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Madafaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Madafaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wolf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wolf moves out of range as Madafaka throws a body kick.
Madafaka misses with a right hand
and Madafaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Madafaka. Wolf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Madafaka throws a shot from downtown. Wolf moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Madafaka throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Wolf to counter with a crisp jab.
Madafaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolf throws out the jab.
Madafaka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madafaka misses with a body shot
and Wolf counters with a series of strikes. Madafaka will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Nero Wolf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Madafaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Madafaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolf.
Madafaka swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Wolf to counter with a crisp jab.
Wolf looks to land a left hand but Madafaka moved out of range nicely.
Madafaka throws a right and a left that Wolf avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madafaka misses with a lunging right hand
and Wolf counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf throws a combination that misses
and Madafaka counters with a series of strikes. Wolf will be more careful next time no doubt.
Madafaka throws a big shot that misses.
Madafaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wolf moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Madafaka moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Madafaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wolf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Madafaka.
Madafaka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wolf counters with a nice uppercut.
Madafaka misses with a lunging right hand
and Wolf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Madafaka catches Wolf right on the button with a cross.
Madafaka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Madafaka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Madafaka misses with a lunging right hand
and Wolf counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Madafaka misses with a left hand
and Wolf counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolf connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nero Wolf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madafaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wolf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wolf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Madafaka swings widly with a right hand
letting Wolf counter with a right hand.
Madafaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nero Wolf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wolf has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nero Wolf!
Nero Wolf is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grammund Rider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Roastbeef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roastbeef has chosen Press Hop 2 as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Johnny Roastbeef was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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213 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grammund Rider!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Roastbeef!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rider checks a low kick from Roastbeef.
Roastbeef throws a head kick but Rider moves out of range.
Roastbeef gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rider counters with a one-two to the body.
Roastbeef shoots and misses
and Rider counters with a left and a right that stings Roastbeef.
A slow jab from Roastbeef misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Rider.
Roastbeef misses with an uppercut
and Rider cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rider tests Roastbeef's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roastbeef throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rider tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Roastbeef is in Rider's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roastbeef prevents Rider from getting back to his feet.
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.
Roastbeef is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roastbeef 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.
Roastbeef wants to pass the guard but Rider is keeping the position.
Roastbeef wants to control from the top but Rider keeps moving.
Roastbeef drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rider looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rider looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rider!
Roastbeef is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roastbeef sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Roastbeef is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roastbeef regains full guard. Nicely done.
Roastbeef has control of Rider's left arm, preventing Rider from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roastbeef is looking to sweep but instead, Rider has passed into half guard.
Roastbeef keeping control of the position.
Rider is thwarting Roastbeef's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Roastbeef looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rider wants to stand up but Roastbeef has a hold of him and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Roastbeef will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Roastbeef motions for Rider to come forward. Roastbeef throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rider slips a straight right by Roastbeef.
Roastbeef shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rider but Rider pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roastbeef avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roastbeef throws a low kick but Rider moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roastbeef throws a body punch but Rider moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roastbeef misses with a head kick.
Roastbeef misses with a looping left.
Roastbeef looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Roastbeef not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Roastbeef sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rider defending well though.
Roastbeef with the ground and pound but Rider uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Roastbeef advances to half guard.
Rider keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roastbeef thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rider's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rider wants to improve his position but Roastbeef is controlling well.
Roastbeef thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roastbeef thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rider's head.
Roastbeef throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roastbeef sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Roastbeef has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roastbeef not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roastbeef tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rider knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Roastbeef throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roastbeef looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rider with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Roastbeef throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roastbeef controlling the pace.
Roastbeef missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rider regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Roastbeef.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Roastbeef throws and elbow that misses. Rider uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roastbeef's guard. Nice move by Rider!
Roastbeef controlling the position.
Roastbeef wants to sweep here but Rider controlling him for the moment.
Roastbeef manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Roastbeef showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rider's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roastbeef.
Roastbeef misses with a hook to the body
and Rider counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rider is pushing Roastbeef up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rider misses with a punch to the body.
Rider prevents Roastbeef from breaking the clinch.
Roastbeef jumps guard and drags Rider to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roastbeef trying to control the position.
Roastbeef is controlling Rider's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roastbeef trying to control the position.
Rider preventing the sweep.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Johnny Roastbeef hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rider wants to clinch up but Roastbeef keeps it at a distance.
Roastbeef tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rider was well out of range. Poor timing from Roastbeef.
A leg kick checked by Rider.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rider closes the distance but Roastbeef moves to the side
and Roastbeef counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rider's guard now.
Roastbeef loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roastbeef throwing strikes from guard but Rider blocks nicely.
Roastbeef loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roastbeef scoring with some ground and pound.
Roastbeef missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roastbeef throwing strikes but missing.
Roastbeef throws and elbow that misses. Rider uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roastbeef's guard. Nice move by Rider!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roastbeef is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rider is aware though and is defending well.
Roastbeef trying to control the position here.
Roastbeef tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Roastbeef has Rider pulled in close to control his posture.
Roastbeef looking for a guillotine here but Rider defends easily.
Roastbeef seems keen to control Rider's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Roastbeef really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Roastbeef looks to score with a jab to the body but Rider is just out of range.
Roastbeef takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnny Roastbeef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roastbeef shoots and misses
and Rider counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rider.
Rider throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roastbeefs head.
Rider throws a punch but it's blocked by Roastbeef.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rider.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rider misses with a body punch.
Rider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roastbeef manages to break the clinch.
Rider displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roastbeef throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Roastbeef.
Roastbeef scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Roastbeef.
Roastbeef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roastbeef fails with the takedown
and Rider connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roastbeef misses with a takedown attempt
and Roastbeef takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grammund Rider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Roastbeef.
Roastbeef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grammund Rider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roastbeef misses with an uppercut. Rider saw that one coming.
Grammund Rider is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roastbeef throws a leg kick
and Rider counters by moving into the clinch.
Rider looking to slow down the pace here.
Roastbeef tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rider just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rider has a couple of punches blocked by Roastbeef.
Rider is stalling here.
Rider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rider ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rider no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Roastbeef content to stall in guard here.
Rider wants to control but Roastbeef passes easily into half guard.
Roastbeef thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roastbeef sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rider trying to control here.
Rider manages to get to full guard.
Rider avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Roastbeef throws a big right hand that misses.
Roastbeef throws a big right hand that misses.
Roastbeef is looking to work some ground and pound but Rider has wrist control.
Rider looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roastbeef is one step ahead there.
Roastbeef throwing strikes from guard but Rider blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roastbeef is looking to work some ground and pound but Rider has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grammund Rider had his way with Johnny Roastbeef in that round.
That's time! Rider's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rider avoids the body shot from Roastbeef.
Rider moves out of range of the leg kick from Roastbeef.
Roastbeef is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rider sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roastbeef tries a head kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Rider blocks the low kick.
Rider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roastbeef was well out of range. Poor timing from Rider.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roastbeef.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roastbeef drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Roastbeef throws a big right hand that misses.
Roastbeef throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roastbeef throws and elbow that misses. Rider uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roastbeef's guard. Nice move by Rider!
Rider is looking to stand up but Roastbeef won't let him.
Roastbeef not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rider stopping the sweep attempt from Roastbeef.
Rider has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roastbeef is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rider is staying active underneath Roastbeef, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roastbeef not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roastbeef trying to control the action but Rider is working from the bottom.
Grammund Rider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roastbeef missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roastbeef wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rider keeps working.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Roastbeef frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Roastbeef lands a big shot there that rocks Rider but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Roastbeef lands a big shot there that rocks Rider but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Roastbeef working the ground and pound effectively.
Rider takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Roastbeef connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roastbeef unloading with bombs!
Roastbeef thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Roastbeef throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rider wants to control but Roastbeef is having none of it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Roastbeef with shots to the head and body - Rider looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Roastbeef comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Roastbeef has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 46:49
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Roastbeef!
Johnny Roastbeef is the new light heavyweight champion!
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