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NFC 103 Flashlighter vs Cartma PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artturi Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aalio Paalio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paalio is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Motörhead - Iron Fist. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artturi Virtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aalio Paalio!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtanen thows a body shot but no joy.
Virtanen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paalio counters with a shoot takedown. Virtanen fights it but they end up in guard.
Paalio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Virtanen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paalio won't allow Virtanen to sweep him here.
Virtanen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Paalio 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aalio Paalio was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Virtanen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paalio holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Paalio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Virtanen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Paalio lands an elbow inside that Virtanen shrugs off.
It looks like Artturi Virtanen has been cut.
Paalio tries for a takedown but Virtanen manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paalio wants a takedown but no success here.
Artturi Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aalio Paalio.
Paalio tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paalio jumps guard but Virtanen stands there with Paalio around his waist. Paalio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Paalio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Virtanen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paalio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Aalio Paalio has been cut.
Virtanen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paalio looks gassed!
Virtanen cracks Paalio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paalio is looking to clinch.
Virtanen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paalio slips a straight right by Virtanen.
Paalio is looking to clinch.
Virtanen throws an off balance right hand
and Paalio counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Virtanen's guard now.
Virtanen keeping moving, preventing Paalio from controlling successfully.
Virtanen wants to sweep here but Paalio controlling him for the moment.
Paalio wants to control from the top but Virtanen keeps moving.
Virtanen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Virtanen working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paalio is trying to drag Virtanen to the mat but Virtanen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Paalio has Virtanen pressed against the cage, preventing Virtanen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paalio tries for a takedown but Virtanen manages to get underhooks.
Paalio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Virtanen's efforts to push away.
Paalio goes for a takedown attempt but Virtanen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Paalio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Virtanen misses with an uppercut.
Artturi Virtanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paalio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That has opened up Aalio Paalio's cut even more.
Virtanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paalio tries for a takedown but Virtanen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Virtanen misses with a left hand
so Paalio counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Virtanen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paalio is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Virtanen trying to control the position.
Paalio looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artturi Virtanen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Virtanen misses with a left hand
and Paalio decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Virtanen's guard.
Paalio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Paalio trying to control the position from guard on top but Virtanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virtanen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Virtanen keeping moving, preventing Paalio from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Aalio Paalio hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Virtanen.
Virtanen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paalio at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paalio throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Virtanen was covering up waiting for the punch and Paalio finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Virtanen keeping moving, preventing Paalio from controlling successfully.
Paalio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Paalio trying to control but Virtanen is working from the bottom.
Paalio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aalio Paalio was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Paalio tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Virtanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paalio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Virtanen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paalio somewhat.
Virtanen misses with a left hand
and Paalio counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paalio.
Aalio Paalio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paalio preventing the sweep.
Paalio with a nice head shot there.
Paalio preventing the sweep.
Virtanen wants to stand and escape but Paalio is having none of it.
Paalio 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paalio thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Aalio Paalio wasn't active enough on the ground.
Paalio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Virtanen circles away.
Aalio Paalio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paalio shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Paalio showed some decent athleticism there.
Paalio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Virtanen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paalio in particular looking to stall.
Virtanen pushes Paalio off looking to stand but Paalio dives back in and keeps control.
Virtanen is staying active underneath Paalio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Virtanen is looking to control Paalio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Virtanen avoid being mounted?
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aalio Paalio.
Virtanen misses with a left hand
and Paalio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Virtanen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paalio counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Virtanen is trying to stand back up but Paalio is controlling him
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paalio trying to control from half guard but Virtanen is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aalio Paalio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Virtanen misses with a hook to the body
and Paalio counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Virtanen tries to kick Paalio off but Paalio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Paalio is trying to control the action in half guard but Virtanen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Virtanen won't allow Paalio to pass to mount.
Virtanen wants to control but Paalio is keeping busy.
Paalio is controlling the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Aalio Paalio hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Virtanen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paalio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Paalio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Virtanen being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paalio being controlled here momentarily.
Paaliois looking to pass into half guard but Virtanen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Virtanen is in guard.
Paalio pulls Virtanen in close to prevent any damage.
Paalio wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Virtanen wants to get up but he can't break Paalio's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Paalio wriggles free and stands up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paalio is defended easily by Virtanen.
Artturi Virtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen throws a sloppy body shot
and Paalio counters by clinching up.
Paalio tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paalio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Virtanen prevents the takedown attempt.
Artturi Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aalio Paalio.
Virtanen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Virtanen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paalio has him pressed against the cage.
Paalio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Virtanen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paalio tries to score a body lock takedown but Virtanen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Paalio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Virtanen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paalio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Virtanen counters with a nice uppercut.
Virtanen misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen throws a looping overhand right but Paalio ducks down to avoid it.
Paalio has his takedown stuffed
and Virtanen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Paalio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Virtanen cracks Paalio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Virtanen misses with a straight right.
Paalio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Virtanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paalio moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paalio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Virtanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The cut above Aalio Paalio's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virtanen misses with a lunging right hand
and Paalio counters with a takedown into side control.
Virtanen wants to control but Paalio postures up.
Virtanen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Virtanen can't do much from the bottom here.
Paalio tries to score with some ground and pound. Virtanen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paalio taking a breather here.
Paalio trying to control the action but Virtanen is working from the bottom.
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 Artturi Virtanen.
I think Virtanen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Virtanen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Inyourbutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Lecic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Inyourbutt comes to the cage accompanied by Burning Spear - Workshop. 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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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Al Inyourbutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marko Lecic!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lecic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Inyourbutt misses with an uppercut
and Lecic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Inyourbutt won't be happy with that.
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.
Inyourbutt is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lecic taking a breather here.
Inyourbutt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lecic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Inyourbutt is looking to improve his position.
Inyourbutt gets back to full guard.
Inyourbutt keeping moving, preventing Lecic from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecic thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lecic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Inyourbutt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lecic defends well.
Lecic wants to control from the top but Inyourbutt keeps moving.
Lecic advances position into side control!
Inyourbutt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lecic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Lecic working away.
Lecic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Inyourbutt keeps working.
Inyourbutt is trying to get back to half guard.
Inyourbutt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Inyourbutt wants to control but Lecic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Inyourbutt tries to roll over but Lecic keeps him under control.
Lecic is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Inyourbutt reverses the position - he's now on top in Lecic's guard.
Inyourbutt trying to control but Lecic is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecic 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lecic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Inyourbutt is controlling him.
Inyourbutt trying to control the position from guard on top but Lecic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Inyourbutt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lecic manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Inyourbutt has Lecic in his guard.
Inyourbutt keeping moving, preventing Lecic from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Inyourbutt wants to sweep but no luck.
Inyourbutt is trying to control the position but Lecic postures up.
Lecic trying to control the position from guard on top but Inyourbutt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Inyourbutt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lecic is aware though and is defending well.
Inyourbutt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lecic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Inyourbutt keeping moving, preventing Lecic from controlling successfully.
Inyourbutt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inyourbutt is just content to waste time from the top position. Lecic takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Lecic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Inyourbutt looks to score with a jab to the body but Lecic is just out of range.
Inyourbutt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lecic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lecic gets a takedown into half guard.
Inyourbutt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lecic pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Inyourbutt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lecic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lecic is thwarting Inyourbutt's attempts to control the position.
Lecic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lecic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Inyourbutt!
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.
Inyourbutt working to try and regain half guard.
Lecic is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lecic tries to control but Inyourbutt wriggling away.
Lecic with shots to the head and body - Inyourbutt looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lecic dominating with strikes here.
Inyourbutt can't escape the position.
Inyourbutt is working hard here to advance position.
Lecic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lecic raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inyourbutt is looking to improve his position but Lecic isn't that keen on the idea.
Lecic trying to control but Inyourbutt is having none of it.
Lecic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Marko Lecic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Inyourbutt is desperately trying to improve his position but Lecic has a good base and remains in mount.
Lecic has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Inyourbutt's face.
Lecic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Inyourbutt is looking to escape.
Inyourbutt wants to hold on but Lecic pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inyourbutt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Inyourbutt tries to hold on but Lecic postures up.
Inyourbutt sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lecic is keen to just control but Inyourbutt is a slippery customer.
Lecic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inyourbutt is trying to control but Lecic manages to pass to mount!
Inyourbutt is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Lecic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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.
Inyourbutt tries to clinch up.
Inyourbutt closes the distance but Lecic moves to the side
and Lecic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lecic is pushing down on Inyourbutt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Inyourbutt is fighting to maintain full guard but Lecic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lecic wants to take a breather but Inyourbutt is having none of it.
Inyourbutt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lecic stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inyourbutt trying to control from the bottom.
Lecic winds up and cracks Inyourbutt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Inyourbutt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Inyourbutt is staying active underneath Lecic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Inyourbutt manages to get to full guard.
Lecic stays in close to Inyourbutt's body and controls the position.
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.
Lecic trying to control but Inyourbutt is working from the bottom.
Lecic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Inyourbutt's guard.
Lecic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Inyourbutt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Inyourbutt has his feet on Lecic's thighs here. He's pushed Lecic off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Lecic screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Al Inyourbutt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristof Nikitin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Tauno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikitin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Arch Enemy - My Apocalypse. Tauno has chosen Pelican - Dead Between The Walls as his entrance music. Kristof Nikitin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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273 lbs
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kristof Nikitin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Tauno!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tauno slaps away a takedown attempt from Nikitin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nikitin blocks a jab.
Tauno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tauno gets caught napping as Nikitin dives in and scores a takedown. Tauno manages to retain guard.
Tauno is controlling Nikitin's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikitin drops back looking for a leg! Tauno is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tauno manages to kick Nikitin off! Nikitin jumps back into Tauno's guard.
Tauno keeping full guard, as Nikitin tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikitin won't allow Tauno to sweep him here.
Tauno managing to control the position.
Nikitin has gone for a leg lock! Tauno slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nikitin's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tauno with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tauno throwing strikes from guard but Nikitin blocks nicely.
Nikitin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tauno has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nikitin is trying to control the position but Tauno postures up.
Nikitin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nikitin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tauno trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikitin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tauno won't allow Nikitin to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tauno makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tauno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nikitin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tauno controls the pace.
Nikitin wants to control the position but Tauno says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nikitin wants to control but Tauno is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nikitin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tauno.
Tauno trying to control the action but Nikitin is working from the bottom.
Tauno thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tauno looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tauno wants to control but Nikitin is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin is trying to maintain the position but Tauno is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tony Tauno wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tauno misses with a looping left.
Nikitin tries to clinch up
and Tauno counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Tauno dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tauno misses with a straight right.
Nikitin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tauno throws a lazy uppercut
and Nikitin counters with a nice body shot.
Tauno stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tauno wants it to stay on the feet.
Tony Tauno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tauno misses with a combination
and Nikitin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikitin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tauno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tauno defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nikitin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristof Nikitin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tauno shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nikitin pinned against the cage. Nikitin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nikitin has Tauno up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tauno gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nikitin.
Tauno has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nikitin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Nikitin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tauno is trying to control the action in half guard but Nikitin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nikitin is holding on to half guard well.
Nikitin wants to control but Tauno is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tauno wants to pass the guard but Nikitin is defending well.
Nikitin keeping hold of Tauno's head, controlling as best he can.
Nikitin wants to improve his position but Tauno is controlling well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nikitin is trying to maintain the position but Tauno is very close to passing his half guard.
Kristof Nikitin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nikitin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tauno's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tauno pulls Nikitin in close to prevent any damage.
Tauno is trying to keep Nikitin in close.
Nikitin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tauno is keeping the position for now.
Nikitin is working hard here to advance position.
Tauno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tony Tauno will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Tauno swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nikitin.
Tauno misses the shot to the body.
Tauno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Tauno catches Nikitin right on the button with a cross.
Tauno misses with a hook. Nikitin ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikitin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nikitin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tauno swivels and escapes.
Tauno misses with a right hand
and Nikitin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tauno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tauno keeping moving, preventing Nikitin from controlling successfully.
Tauno working a defensive guard here.
Nikitin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tauno is keeping the position for now.
Kristof Nikitin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tauno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nikitin.
Nikitin advances position into side control!
Nikitin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nikitin working the body and head with strikes.
Nikitin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tauno is avoiding damage well.
Nikitin is looking to take a break and control but Tauno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nikitin is trying to get an arm triangle but Tauno is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tauno is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nikitin is looking to take a break and control but Tauno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nikitin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tauno rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nikitin's guard! Nice work there by Tauno!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nikitin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tauno is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nikitin.
Nikitin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nikitin is looking for a sweep.
Tony Tauno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nikitin is not content to let Tauno control the position.
Tauno controls the position.
Tauno trying to control the action but Nikitin is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Tauno.
I've got Tauno winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Tauno!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muskeli Mies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sky Scrape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mies comes to the cage accompanied by The way of the fist. Scrape has chosen Jark Prongo - Movin through your system as his entrance music. Muskeli Mies could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sky Scrape's chin.
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Muskeli Mies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sky Scrape!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mies misses with a double jab
and Scrape counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Scrape taking a breather.
Scrape continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Scrape as Mies tries to tie him up.
Mies gets through Scrape's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Scrape dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sky Scrape.
Mies misses with a shot to the body
and Scrape counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mies throws a body punch but Scrape moves out of range.
Scrape lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mies circles away quickly and effectively.
Mies misses with a hook to the body
and Scrape counters with a low kick, right behind Mies 's knee.
Scrape lands a slapping body shot.
Scrape throws a combination that misses
and Mies counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrape throws a lazy uppercut
and Mies counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Scrape steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mies.
Mies misses with a series of wild punches.
Mies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mies misses with a double jab
and Scrape counters with a stiff right hand.
Scrape tries a head kick but it misses.
Scrape lands with a straight right. Mies didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mies. Scrape does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mies jabs Scrape to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mies swings away with a body shot that misses
and Scrape counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mies circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mies counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mies is looking to wear down Scrape with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Scrape fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Mies 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Scrape keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mies.
Mies misses with a jab to the body
and Scrape counters with a series of strikes. Mies will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mies throws a front kick aimed at Scrape's knee but Scrape avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mies swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Scrape counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scrape moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A right-left combo lands from Scrape.
Muskeli Mies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scrape looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Mies.
Scrape tries to close the distance and clinch but Mies swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scrape misses with a body shot
and Mies counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mies keeps the fight on the outside.
Mies avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mies keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scrape throws a body punch but Mies moves out of range.
Scrape misses with a body shot.
Scrape works over Mies's head and body with a nice combination.
Scrape rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mies connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scrape darts in trying to clinch
and Mies counters with a straight right hand.
Mies pushes Scrape up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scrape manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mies is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Scrape prevents Mies from breaking the clinch.
Mies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muskeli Mies dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mies misses with a body punch
and Scrape counters with a left to the body.
Scrape misses with a wild combination.
Mies avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scrape takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mies pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Muskeli Mies is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mies swings widly with a right hand
and Scrape holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Scrape has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mies swings wildly with an uppercut but Scrape uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Scrape.
Scrape looking to stall.
A hook to the body from Mies.
Scrape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mies.
Scrape stalling in the clinch but Mies improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mies can't find room to land a body shot as Scrape controls the action.
Mies takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mies looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mies scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scrape is trying to stall.
Mies is trying to force a seperation but Scrape has the dominant position.
Scrape leaning his opponent against the cage.
Scrape lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Scrape.
Scrape is trying to stall.
Mies lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Mies.
Scrape prevents Mies from breaking the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scrape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scrape connects with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Scrape.
Mies tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scrape lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Scrape is breathing heavily.
Mies lands a nice shot to the body.
Scrape struggles to land a body shot inside as Mies controls his hands.
Mies breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Mies.
Mies closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Mies. Those never looked like landing.
Scrape pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scrape throws a solid leg kick but Mies takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Scrape.
Scrape is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mies misses with a hook
and Scrape counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Scrape.
Scrape postures up in Mies's guard and throws a big left but Mies blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mies uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sky Scrape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mies crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Scrape - the referee stops the clock and Mies gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Scrape. Mies manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Scrape fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrape rushes Mies and presses him up against the cage.
Mies wants to break free but Scrape has control.
Scrape lands an uppercut.
Scrape lands a nice shot to the body.
Mies tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scrape's elbow.
Mies looking to slow down the pace here.
Mies is trying to break the clinch but Scrape has him pressed against the cage.
Scrape lands a body punch in the clinch.
Scrape works on Mies's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Scrape.
Still in the clinch, Scrape scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scrape has Mies pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Scrape.
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!
Scrape manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Scrape as the two fighters clinch.
Scrape stalling.
Scrape lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mies.
Scrape leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sky Scrape.
Scrape scores with a shot to the body.
That kick from Scrape tenderised Mies's leg. Mies is trying to keep his angry face on.
Scrape wants to clinch.
Scrape throws a quick inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mies misses with a lunging right hand
and Scrape counters with a good low kick that Mies was not able to check.
Scrape connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sky Scrape showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Scrape will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scrape misses with a hook
and Mies counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scrape thinking.
Scrape getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mies misses with a body punch
and Scrape counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mies can't break the clinch.
Mies works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mies working hard to break the clinch.
Scrape's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scrape prevents a body shot from Mies.
With the fighters up against the cage, Scrape throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Scrape on the inside.
Mies goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scrape throws a combination that misses
and Mies counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mies throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scrape counters with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Mies misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrape tries to move into range but Mies moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mies just misses with a punch to the body.
Mies takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mies throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Scrape throws an off balance right hand
letting Mies counter with a right hand.
Mies forces Scrape back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mies.
Mies struggles to land a body shot inside as Scrape controls his hands.
Mies takes a knee to the side of the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Scrape.
Sky Scrape seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Scrape works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scrape is working Mies over against the cage.
Mies has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Scrape lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Scrape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Scrape.
Scrape stalling.
Scrape stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The referee calls for Scrape to work.
Mies tries to break the clinch but Scrape is controlling the position.
Scrape scores a nice knee to the body.
Scrape taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mies.
Scrape misses with an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Scrape.
Mies is trying to break the clinch but Scrape has him pressed against the cage.
Scrape looking to throw knees to the head but Mies is blocking nicely.
Scrape working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scrape is looking to control Mies's arms but Mies gets an underhook and turns him. Now Scrape has his back to the cage.
Scrape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scrape is trying to stall.
Mies tries to stall but Scrape uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mies takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mies stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Mies.
Mies lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mies blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Scrape.
Scrape throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Scrape.
Scrape lands with a right to the head.
Mies can't break the clinch.
Mies takes a shot to the head.
Scrape misses with a knee to the head.
Mies working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mies lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mies is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A frustrated look appears on Mies's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mies looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Scrape blocks a body shot from Mies.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mies is trying to break the clinch but Scrape is controlling him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mies tries to work over Scrape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Scrape.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mies.
Mies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scrape avoids the body shot from Mies.
Scrape takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scrape is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Scrape.
Scrape throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mies counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mies lands a nice looking body shot.
Mies throws a sloppy body shot
and Scrape counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scrape is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mies.
Mies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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 Muskeli Mies.
I think Mies 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeeves Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power comes to the cage accompanied by Gary Pucket - Lady Will Power. Smith is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by God Save the Queen by The Sex Pistols. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Will Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeeves Smith!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Power counters with a stiff right hand.
Power misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Power chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Power cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Power counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Power throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Power has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Power and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Power avoids it really well and circles away.
Power scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith walks into a jab.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Power counters with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Power counters by clinching up.
Power lands a knee to the head.
Power misses with a hook to the ribs.
Power's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Power obliges.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Power throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Power thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Power falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Power counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Power counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith looks gassed!
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That kick from Power tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Power tries to clinch up.
Jeeves Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power gets a clinch.
Power lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Power has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Power on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Power lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
A hook to the body from Power.
Power lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Power manages to break the clinch.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Power counters with a nice leg kick.
Power lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Power scoring well with a low kick there.
Power throws a body kick that misses.
Power scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Power thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Power closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Power blocking some punches.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
A shot in the inside from Power.
Power breaks from the clinch.
Power looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith misses with a combination
and Power counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Power counters with a solid body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Will Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith misses with a combination
and Power counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power scores with a head kick.
Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Power has managed to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Power lands an uppercut.
Power lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Power breaks from the clinch.
Smith looks to throw a body kick
and Power counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Power throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Power dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Power.
Power scores with a shot to the body.
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Power scores with a jab to the jaw.
Will Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith thows a leg kick but Power checks it
and Power counters with a good, hard body kick but Smith shrugs it off.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Power.
A lazy body kick from Smith
and Power counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Power.
A short right from Power on the inside.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Power blocks with his arms.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Power scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Power throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
A short left from Power.
Smith pushes Power back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Power lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Power throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Power lands a body shot in the clinch.
Power scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
A short body shot lands from Power as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Power.
Power tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Power.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Power swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Power counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Power counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Power tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Power is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Power connects with a jab.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Power rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Power on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Power counters with a nice body kick.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Power counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Power counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick misses from Power.
Smith thows a leg kick but Power checks it
and Power counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Smith
and Power holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Power escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Power - that will leave a mark!
Smith thows a leg kick but Power checks it
and Power counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith moves forwards but Power connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Power moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Power counters with a nice leg kick.
Crunch! Power slams his shin into Smith's torso.
Power takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Power throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Power counters by clinching up.
Power lands a body shot in the clinch.
Power lands a shoulder strike.
Power is working Smith over against the cage.
Power lands a body punch.
Power breaks from the clinch.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Power shows good takedown defense.
Power misses with a wild combination.
Power is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith blocks a head kick by Power.
Power fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Power under the eye.
Power tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Power dominated that second 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. 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.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Power counters with a nice body kick.
A big right from Smith misses.
Power fails to land with a series of punches.
Power connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Power counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Power counters with a straight right hand.
Power throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Power counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Power checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Power takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Power counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Smith is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith tries a low kick but Power avoids it.
Power is looking to score with low kicks.
Power checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Power counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Power.
Power working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith works on Power's body with a couple of short punches.
Jeeves Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Power as the two fighters clinch.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Power avoids the damage to the body.
Power blocks a body shot from Smith.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Power manages to break the clinch.
Power throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Power makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Will Power is winning the standup battle so far.
Power lands with a kick to the ribs.
Power is looking to clinch.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power checks a leg kick nicely.
Power uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Power counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Power.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Power.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Power blocks an uppercut.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Will Power has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Power lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Power lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Power is defending well for now.
Power prevents a body shot from Smith.
Power is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith working aggressively here.
Power misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Power.
Power stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Power scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Power presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Power manages to break the clinch.
Smith tries to land a body kick
and Power counters with a good, hard body kick but Smith shrugs it off.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Power makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Power showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Power has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Power!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neik Hammerlik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Kroton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kroton's choice of entrance music: Mastodon - Blood and Thunder. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
245 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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23
267 lbs
11 - 4 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very strong |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neik Hammerlik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Milo Kroton!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Kroton lands but Hammerlik takes it in his stride.
It looks like Neik Hammerlik has been cut.
Hammerlik misses with a head kick.
Hammerlik throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hammerlik lands a nice shot to the body.
Hammerlik does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hammerlik misses with a low kick.
Hammerlik misses with an uppercut. Kroton saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hammerlik.
Kroton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kroton misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hammerlik to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hammerlik, right into the meat.
Hammerlik misses with a right hand
and Kroton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hammerlik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Kroton misses its intended target.
Hammerlik throws a leg kick but Kroton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kroton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hammerlik misses with a hook
and Kroton counters with a low kick, right behind Hammerlik 's knee.
Hammerlik works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kroton throws a leg kick but Hammerlik sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hammerlik takes a swing at Kroton's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Hammerlik tenderised Kroton's leg. Kroton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerlik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kroton.
Kroton does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hammerlik throws a lazy uppercut
and Kroton counters with a thumping low kick.
Kroton throws a leg kick
and Hammerlik counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kroton's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerlik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kroton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hammerlik lands a jab to the nose.
Hammerlik throws a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hammerlik.
Hammerlik tests Kroton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerlik misses the jab.
Good shot there by Hammerlik.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerlik misses the jab.
Hammerlik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kroton counters with a takedown into side control.
Kroton is looking to take a break and control but Hammerlik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kroton working the ground and pound but Hammerlik is defending the strikes.
Hammerlik is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kroton throwing strikes but Hammerlik manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
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 Neik Hammerlik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Neik Hammerlik's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kroton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hammerlik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kroton.
A jab from Hammerlik finds it's way through Kroton's defenses.
Hammerlik lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hammerlik lands with a right hand.
Hammerlik misses with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Hammerlik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerlik throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kroton to counter with a crisp jab.
Hammerlik throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kroton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kroton wants to control from the top but Hammerlik keeps moving.
Kroton thows a big elbow that misses.
Kroton lands a couple of elbows.
Kroton sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kroton with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kroton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kroton tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammerlik is retaining full guard.
Hammerlik 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.
Hammerlik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kroton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hammerlik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kroton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kroton with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kroton wants to control from the top but Hammerlik keeps moving.
Kroton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kroton tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammerlik is retaining full guard.
Kroton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kroton wants to control from the top but Hammerlik keeps moving.
Kroton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kroton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kroton tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammerlik is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kroton throws a strike but Hammerlik rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hammerlik wants to stand but Kroton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kroton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hammerlik's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Kroton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Neik Hammerlik's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kroton fails with a takedown attempt.
Hammerlik thows a leg kick but Kroton checks it
and Kroton counters with a low kick, right behind Hammerlik 's knee.
Hammerlik thows a leg kick but Kroton checks it
and Kroton counters with a nice uppercut.
Hammerlik misses with a body shot.
Kroton lands a nice hook to Hammerlik's body. Hammerlik takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kroton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hammerlik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hammerlik misses with a lunging right hand
and Kroton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hammerlik thinking.
Both fighters circling a little - Kroton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Milo Kroton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kroton misses with an uppercut. Hammerlik saw that one coming.
Kroton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hammerlik counters with a leg kick.
Hammerlik throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kroton counters with a thumping low kick.
Kroton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hammerlik throws a leg kick
and Kroton counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kroton takes a swing at Hammerlik's ribcage but misses.
Hammerlik misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kroton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hammerlik tries to avoid it but Kroton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hammerlik to the ground. Hammerlik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kroton is looking to score with low kicks.
Neik Hammerlik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kroton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hammerlik takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kroton drops his shoulder and cracks Hammerlik with a huge uppercut! Hammerlik goes down! Can Kroton finish him?
Hammerlik is rocked!
Kroton passes into half guard.
Oh Hammerlik is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kroton scores with a big shot! Hammerlik's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Hammerlik! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milo Kroton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Dance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Kronburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
181 lbs
18 - 3 - 0 |
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25
180 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Dance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shawn Kronburger!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dance walks into a jab.
Dance digs a good body shot into Kronburger's ribs.
Dance slips a straight right by Kronburger.
Kronburger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kronburger lands a nice shot that snaps Dance's head back.
Kronburger misses with a left hand
and Dance counters with a straight right hand.
Dance throws a looping overhand right but Kronburger ducks down to avoid it.
Dance slips a straight right by Kronburger.
Kronburger looks to score with a jab to the body but Dance is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Dance blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dance checks a leg kick.
Kronburger throws a poor cross that misses
and Dance counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kronburger thinking.
Kronburger misses with a hook
and Dance counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kronburger won't be happy with that.
Dance is looking to take a break and control but Kronburger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dance content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dance working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dance wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dance fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dance throws an elbow but Kronburger slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Kronburger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kronburger is looking to regain half guard here but Dance keeps moving and retains side control.
Kronburger struggling a bit here.
Kronburger takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kronburger is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger is concentrating on defense, preventing Dance from advancing position.
Dance is controlling the pace.
Kronburger is staying active underneath Dance, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kronburger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dance.
Dance with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dance lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dance is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger is refusing to be controlled, as Dance sits in half guard.
Kronburger trying to hold on to Dance's head to control him but Dance postures up.
Kronburger is trying to stand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kronburger throws a right hand that misses
letting Dance counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Dance dominated 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.
Dance on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kronburger just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kronburger.
Dance lands a glancing blow to the side of Kronburger's head.
Dance slips a jab and a cross from Kronburger.
Shawn Kronburger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dance checks a low kick from Kronburger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dance misses with a takedown
and Kronburger counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronburger lands a jab to the nose.
Kronburger misses with a shot to the body
and Dance connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dance lands with a straight right. Kronburger didn't see that one coming.
Kronburger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dance looks to score with a jab to the body but Kronburger is just out of range.
Dance misses with an uppercut
and Kronburger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kronburger tries to land a leg kick but Dance saw it coming and moves away.
Kronburger lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger throws a right hand that misses
and Dance counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kronburger clobbers Dance with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A punch lands to the side of Dance 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dance throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kronburger tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dance is in Kronburger's guard.
Kronburger being controlled here, momentarily.
Dance postures up in Kronburger's guard and throws a big left but Kronburger blocks it.
Kronburger is trying to keep Dance in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dance throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kronburger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dance stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kronburger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dance looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dance wants to control from the top but Kronburger keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kronburger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dance throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Kronburger to counter with a crisp jab.
Kronburger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kronburger throws an off balance right hand
and Dance counters with a right hand to the body.
Shawn Kronburger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Dance throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kronburger swings widly with a right hand
and Dance cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dance misses the shot to the body.
Dance shoots in and bounces Kronburger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Dance dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Kronburger misses with a hook
and Dance cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dance walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dance misses the shot to the body.
Dance swings for the body but Kronburger moves out of range.
Dance avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dance thows a body shot but no joy.
Kronburger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kronburger.
Kronburger throws an off balance right hand
enabling Dance to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronburger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kronburger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kronburger thows a body shot but no joy.
Kronburger throws a lazy uppercut
and Dance counters with a nice body shot.
Dance shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dance throws a lazy uppercut
and Kronburger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dance throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kronburger counters with a straight right hand.
Kronburger throws an off balance right hand
and Dance counters with a nice body shot.
Shawn Kronburger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dance throws out the jab.
Kronburger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dance.
Dance misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kronburger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dance counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kronburger's guard now.
Dance controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dance throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bill Dance overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dance looking to sit in guard and control but Kronburger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kronburger wants to control from the top but Dance keeps moving.
Dance working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kronburger.
Kronburger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dance is keeping the position for now.
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.
Kronburger gets to his feet - Dance follows without any prompting.
Kronburger swings widly with a right hand
and Dance cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dance scores with a nice head shot.
Kronburger throws a poor cross that misses
letting Dance counter with a right hand.
Kronburger cracks Dance with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kronburger misses with a hook
and Dance counters with a single leg into guard. Kronburger didn't expect that.
Kronburger keeping moving, preventing Dance from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Dance showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dance has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Dance!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Led Zeppelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maddy Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeppelin comes to the cage accompanied by One 24. Led Zeppelin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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175 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Led Zeppelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maddy Rock!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock misses with a two punch combination.
Rock looks to land a right hand but Zeppelin moved out of range.
Rock gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Zeppelin counters with a body kick.
Rock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rock misses with a head kick.
Rock moves out of range of the body kick from Zeppelin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Rock misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zeppelin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No joy there for Rock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeppelin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rock counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rock. Zeppelin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zeppelin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zeppelin thows a leg kick but Rock checks it
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zeppelin lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock misses with a series of wild punches.
Rock misses with a jab to the body
and Zeppelin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rock misses with a looping left.
Rock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rock jabs Zeppelin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zeppelin connects with an inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Zeppelin misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeppelin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rock.
Rock punishes Zeppelin's body with a nice straight punch.
Zeppelin ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
Nice body punch from Rock.
Zeppelin walks into a jab.
Rock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zeppelin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zeppelin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Rock there.
Zeppelin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rock to score with a decent uppercut.
Rock lands a two punch combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zeppelin.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A head kick by Rock misses
and Zeppelin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock throws a body kick the misses
and Zeppelin counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Led Zeppelin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rock looks to throw a body kick
and Zeppelin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rock throws a head kick that misses
and Zeppelin counters with a nice leg kick.
Zeppelin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zeppelin tries to land a front kick but Rock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zeppelin looks to clinch
and Rock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rock throws out a loose jab but Zeppelin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zeppelin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zeppelin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zeppelin is looking to chop away at Rock's legs.
Zeppelin moves out of range as Rock throws a body kick.
A jab from Rock misses.
Rock checks a leg kick nicely.
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.
Rock lands with an overhand left.
Zeppelin tries a head kick but it misses.
Rock throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rock misses with a hook. Zeppelin ducked under it nicely.
Rock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zeppelin misses with a double jab
and Rock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeppelin misses with a looping left.
Zeppelin closes the distance but Rock moves to the side
and Rock counters with a left and a right that stings Zeppelin.
Rock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Zeppelin misses.
Rock looks to land a right hand but Zeppelin moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeppelin cracks Rock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Rock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zeppelin.
Zeppelin scores with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rock. Zeppelin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zeppelin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maddy Rock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Rock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zeppelin.
A slow jab from Rock misses its intended target.
Zeppelin throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick by Rock misses
and Zeppelin counters with a left to the body.
Rock throws a hook to the side of Zeppelin's head but Zeppelin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zeppelin is looking to clinch.
A jab from Rock misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeppelin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zeppelin throws a head kick that misses.
Rock keeps the fight on the outside.
Led Zeppelin is winning the standup battle so far.
Zeppelin throws a head kick that misses.
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock misses with a hook to the body
and Zeppelin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick by Zeppelin misses
and Rock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zeppelin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rock misses the body punch
and Zeppelin counters with a right hand to the body.
Rock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rock misses with a lunging right hand
and Zeppelin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rock really felt that one!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zeppelin avoids the head kick by Rock.
Rock just misses with a punch to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rock throws a sloppy head kick and Zeppelin moves out of range easily.
Zeppelin tries to clinch up
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock misses with a right hand
and Zeppelin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rock takes one on the button.
Zeppelin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zeppelin lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Led Zeppelin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zeppelin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki 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... Led Zeppelin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Syltty Tallikone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heikki Kuula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuula has chosen Heikki Kuula - Sun Nimi On Kuula as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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280 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class 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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Syltty Tallikone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heikki Kuula!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tallikone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tallikone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kuula shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tallikone defends it nicely.
Tallikone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tallikone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuula swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Tallikone misses.
Kuula throws a lazy uppercut
and Tallikone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heikki Kuula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tallikone fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Tallikone.
Kuula looks gassed!
Tallikone takes a swing at Kuula's ribcage but misses.
Kuula swings widly with a right hand
and Tallikone counters with a good low kick that Kuula was not able to check.
Tallikone throws a leg kick but Kuula moved away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallikone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Heikki Kuula has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tallikone just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuula connects with a solid leg kick.
Kuula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tallikone wants to clinch.
Kuula misses the body punch
and Tallikone counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Tallikone is predictable there
and Kuula counters with a single leg into guard. Tallikone didn't expect that.
Tallikone wants to stand up but Kuula is controlling him.
Kuula is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuula is looking to work some ground and pound but Tallikone has wrist control.
Kuula thows a big elbow that misses.
Kuula throws a big right hand that misses.
Kuula loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuula is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuula throws a big right hand that misses.
Kuula is working Tallikone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kuula wants to control from the top but Tallikone keeps moving.
Kuula controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tallikone keeping moving, preventing Kuula from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Syltty Tallikone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heikki Kuula's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kuula swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tallikone counters with a head kick. That will keep Kuula thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuula darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tallikone dodges the punch combination from Kuula.
Kuula throws a sloppy head kick
and Tallikone counters with a right hand to the 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!
Tallikone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kuula counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kuula throws the kick towards the body but Tallikone avoids it.
Kuula paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuula checks a leg kick nicely.
Kuula swings for the body but Tallikone moves out of range.
Kuula on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tallikone. Tallikone obviously looking to wear him down.
Kuula looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tallikone misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuula counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kuula misses with a right hand
and Tallikone counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallikone throws a head kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tallikone.
No joy there for Kuula, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tallikone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuula takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Tallikone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuula tries for a takedown but Tallikone circles away easily
and Tallikone counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tallikone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallikone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kuula in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kuula is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Tallikone.
Kuula trying to stall but Tallikone improves his position.
Tallikone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tallikone connects with a knee to the head.
Tallikone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A hook to the body from Tallikone.
Tallikone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tallikone scores with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Tallikone.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tallikone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tallikone lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tallikone is leaning against Kuula and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tallikone scores with a shoulder strike.
Tallikone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tallikone lands a good knee to the midsection. Kuula won't want to take too many of those.
Tallikone lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Tallikone as the two fighters clinch.
Tallikone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A right hook to the body lands for Tallikone.
Tallikone scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Tallikone.
Nice body punch from Tallikone - that landed with a thud.
Tallikone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuula or not.
Tallikone lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Tallikone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tallikone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuula or not.
Tallikone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tallikone lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tallikone with a knee to the head.
Kuula throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tallikone.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuula jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tallikone walks away with a smile on his face. Kuula gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tallikone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Syltty Tallikone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Heikki Kuula's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tallikone throws a combination. Kuula tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kuula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tallikone counters with an inside leg kick.
Kuula shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tallikone as he avoids it easily.
Syltty Tallikone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuula throws a leg kick
and Tallikone finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kuula takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tallikone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Kuula misses
and Tallikone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kuula's knee momentarily.
Tallikone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuula's sensitive parts.
Kuula throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tallikone counters with a left and a right that stings Kuula.
Tallikone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tallikone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kuula takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallikone scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tallikone scores with a head kick. Kuula tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tallikone throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kuula throws a leg kick
and Tallikone counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Heikki Kuula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tallikone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tallikone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallikone throws a head kick that misses.
Kuula misses with a takedown
and Tallikone counters with a big head kick but Kuula shrugs it off.
Tallikone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kuula shoots and misses
and Tallikone counters with a stiff right hand.
Syltty Tallikone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heikki Kuula.
Tallikone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tallikone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuula can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuula bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Syltty Tallikone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Syltty Tallikone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tallikone moves into the clinch successfully.
Tallikone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tallikone is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tallikone lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuula.
Tallikone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kuula in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Tallikone.
A right hook to the body lands for Tallikone.
Tallikone lands a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Tallikone.
And that's the end of the fight!
Syltty Tallikone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tallikone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Syltty Tallikone!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felix Flashlighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flashlighter comes to the cage accompanied by Ocoai - La Main d'Electrique . Cartman has chosen Unclefucker as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Flashlighter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Cartman!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Cartman misses its intended target.
Cartman misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Flashlighter.
Cartman feints and then cracks Flashlighter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flashlighter down.
Cartman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter misses with a body shot.
Cartman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flashlighter blocks a jab.
Flashlighter works over Cartman's head and body with a nice combination.
Cartman throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartman lands a head shot.
Felix Flashlighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flashlighter cracks Cartman with an open hand slap.
Flashlighter tests Cartman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cartman misses with a straight right.
Cartman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Flashlighter throws a series of punches but Cartman moves out of range.
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.
Flashlighter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Flashlighter throws a leg kick but Cartman checks it.
Cartman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flashlighter walks into a jab.
Cartman misses with a body shot
and Flashlighter counters with an inside leg kick.
Flashlighter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Flashlighter misses with a leg kick.
Cartman tries for a takedown but Flashlighter circles away easily
letting Flashlighter counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Flashlighter is able to avoid easily.
Flashlighter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cartman is out of range.
Flashlighter blocks a jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cartman throws a lazy uppercut
and Flashlighter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cartman throws a leg kick but Flashlighter checks it.
Flashlighter throws a wild body kick that Cartman sees coming a mile off.
Flashlighter throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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.
Cartman misses with a straight right.
Cartman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Flashlighter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Flashlighter checks a low kick from Cartman.
Flashlighter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cartman misses with a hook
and Flashlighter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Flashlighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Flashlighter dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Flashlighter swings widly with a right hand
and Cartman counters with a straight right hand.
Flashlighter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cartman is looking to clinch.
Cartman fails with the takedown
and Flashlighter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cartman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Flashlighter is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cartman. Flashlighter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flashlighter scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartman tries to clinch up.
Flashlighter thows a leg kick but Cartman checks it
and Cartman counters with a leg kick.
Cartman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cartman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Flashlighter's sensitive parts.
Cartman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Flashlighters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cartman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice shot by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartman shoots in looking for a takedown. Flashlighter tries to sprawl out of it but Cartman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Flashlighter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cartman throws an off balance right hand
and Flashlighter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cartman thinking.
Flashlighter throws a hook but Cartman avoids it easily.
Flashlighter misses with a low kick as Cartman jumps back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cartman.
A slow jab from Cartman misses its intended target.
Flashlighter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Flashlighter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice takedown defense from Flashlighter. No joy for Cartman on that attempt.
Felix Flashlighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Cartman.
Flashlighter throws a looping overhand right but Cartman ducks down to avoid it.
Cartman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flashlighter sprawls well. Flashlighter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cartman gets slowly back to his feet.
Flashlighter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Eric Cartman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cartman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flashlighter sprawls well. Flashlighter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cartman gets slowly back to his feet.
Cartman throws a hook but Flashlighter avoids it easily.
Flashlighter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartman throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Flashlighter to counter with a crisp jab.
Cartman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Flashlighter counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Flashlighter dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cartman throws a looping overhand right but Flashlighter ducks down to avoid it.
Cartman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter throws a leg kick
and Cartman counters with a nice body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Flashlighter checks a leg kick.
Cartman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Flashlighter can't do much from the bottom here.
Cartman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Flashlighter is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cartman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cartman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flashlighter keeps working.
Cartman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Flashlighter is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Flashlighter is trying to control Cartman's posture but Cartman avoids it.
Cartman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cartman cracks Flashlighter with a big right hand but Flashlighter just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Flashlighter is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cartman off and has taken his back!
Cartman is really stuck here.
Cartman breaks Flashlighter's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cartman wants to control from the top but Flashlighter keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter keeping moving, preventing Cartman from controlling successfully.
Cartman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cartman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Eric Cartman has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cartman throws a body punch but Flashlighter moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Flashlighter misses with a leg kick
and Cartman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cartman misses with a straight right.
A leg kick checked by Cartman.
Cartman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flashlighter stuns Cartman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Flashlighter scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Cartman really dominated that round.
That's time! Flashlighter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Flashlighter misses with the combination.
Cartman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Flashlighter counters with an inside leg kick.
Flashlighter moves out of range of the body kick from Cartman.
Cartman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cartman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cartman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Flashlighter counters with a nice body kick.
Flashlighter lands a jab to Cartman's midsection.
A clash of legs there as Flashlighter blocks the low kick.
Cartman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartman throws a big shot that misses.
Cartman scores with a nice strike.
Flashlighter misses with a wild body shot.
Cartman loads up on a big right hand but Flashlighter slips the punch.
Cartman looks to land a left hand but Flashlighter moved out of range nicely.
Flashlighter misses with a hook
and Cartman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Flashlighter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cartman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Flashlighter's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Flashlighter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cartman tries to free his leg and advance position but Flashlighter is retaining full guard.
Flashlighter controlling the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Felix Flashlighter wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Flashlighter looks to land a left hand but Cartman moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartman misses with a body shot
and Flashlighter counters with a good, hard body kick but Cartman shrugs it off.
Cartman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flashlighter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cartman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flashlighter pinned against the cage. Flashlighter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Felix Flashlighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Cartman.
Flashlighter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartman lands a head kick. Flashlighter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cartman is defended easily by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flashlighter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Eric Cartman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Flashlighter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cartman just misses with a punch to the body.
Flashlighter throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Cartman.
Cartman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flashlighter misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick from Flashlighter misses
and Cartman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flashlighter is looking to chop away at Cartman's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartman throws a chopping leg kick but Flashlighter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big right from Cartman misses.
Flashlighter looks to land a left hand but Cartman moved out of range nicely.
Cartman misses with a looping left.
A big left from Cartman misses.
Cartman lands a nice looking body shot.
Flashlighter throws an off balance right hand
and Cartman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Flashlighter is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Flashlighter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice uppercut lands for Flashlighter. That snapped Cartman's head back.
Felix Flashlighter is winning the standup battle so far.
Cartman misses with a hook to the body
and Flashlighter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Flashlighter connects with a body shot.
Cartman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Flashlighter counters with a low kick, right behind Cartman 's knee.
Flashlighter defending well as Cartman loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cartman.
Cartman throws the left hand but Flashlighter avoids the punch easily.
Cartman shoots and misses
and Flashlighter counters with a leg kick.
Cartman throws a body punch but Flashlighter moves out of range.
Cartman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flashlighter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cartman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cartman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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.
Flashlighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Flashlighter.
Cartman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flashlighter manages to avoid it.
Cartman shoots in for a takedown but Flashlighter shows good takedown defense.
Flashlighter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cartman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartman shoots in for a takedown but Flashlighter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Felix Flashlighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Cartman.
Cartman throws a hook but Flashlighter avoids it easily.
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 Felix Flashlighter.
I think Flashlighter 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:47
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:48
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Felix Flashlighter!
Felix Flashlighter retains his welterweight title!
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