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Cf.59: Crunch! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Chinaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iso Masa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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288 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry Chinaski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iso Masa!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chinaski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chinaski tests Masa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chinaski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masa as he avoids it easily.
A jab-cross combination lands for Chinaski and sends Masa crashing to the mat! Chinaski follows him down to the mat - Masa regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Masa is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chinaski sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Masa! Oh, Masa is in big trouble! Chinaski lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Henry Chinaski!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marlo Mouzone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacory Luck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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219 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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220 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite 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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marlo Mouzone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacory Luck!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luck misses with a series of wild punches.
Mouzone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Luck connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mouzone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Luck swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mouzone counters with a series of strikes. Luck will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mouzone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mouzone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Luck throws a poor cross that misses
letting Mouzone counter with a right hand.
It looks like Jacory Luck has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luck missing with a left hand there. Mouzone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mouzone shoots in and drives through. Luck sprawls well.
Luck misses the shot to the body.
Luck connects with a crisp jab.
Luck throws a right hand that Mouzone ducks under and follows up with a left that Mouzone also avoids with ease.
Luck throws a sloppy body shot
and Mouzone counters with a straight right hand.
Luck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mouzone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouzone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Luck counter with a right hand.
Mouzone throws out a loose jab but Luck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Luck.
Luck lands a really nice looking cross but Mouzone seems unphased.
Mouzone looks for a takedown but Luck sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlo Mouzone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luck throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mouzone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mouzone's corner calls for a 1-2. Mouzone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Luck throws a sloppy body shot
and Mouzone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mouzone.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luck thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mouzone looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mouzone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Luck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouzone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mouzone being controlled here momentarily.
Mouzoneis looking to pass into half guard but Luck pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Luck is in guard.
Mouzone keeping moving, preventing Luck from controlling successfully.
Mouzone 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.
Mouzone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Luck manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luck trying to keep a closed guard but Mouzone is proving a slippery customer.
Mouzone wants to pass the guard but Luck is keeping the position.
Mouzone trying to control but Luck is working from the bottom.
Mouzone stands and throws Luck's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Luck is trying to improve his position.
Mouzone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mouzone works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Luck tries to escape but Mouzone is in control.
Luck is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mouzone connects with a decent elbow.
Luck is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mouzone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Luck is trying to stand up here but Mouzone is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luck is pressing down on Mouzone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Luck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mouzone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Luck is wriggling around but Mouzone manages to pass to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlo Mouzone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacory Luck's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mouzone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mouzone shoots for a takedown but Luck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mouzone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mouzone shoots in for a takedown but Luck shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlo Mouzone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mouzone scores a takedown into full mount!
Mouzone raining down hammerfists from mount.
Luck taking shots to the head.
That has opened up Jacory Luck's cut even more.
Mouzone has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Luck tries to reverse the position but Mouzone maintains control.
Mouzone controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouzone has hold of Luck's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Luck manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Luck is desperately trying to improve his position but Mouzone has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mouzone avoids the attempt from Luck to control.
Luck tries to improve his position but instead Mouzone has taken his back!
Luck is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Mouzone off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Luck prevents Mouzone from getting a body triangle.
Mouzone lands shots from the back.
The cut above Jacory Luck's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luck rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Luck moves into full guard.
Luck wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mouzone is now in half guard.
Luck controlling the position well.
Luck wants to get back to full guard.
Luck is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouzone is trying to control. Luck wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Luck makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Luck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jacory Luck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mouzone fails with the takedown
and Luck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luck throws a lazy uppercut
and Mouzone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Luck tries to clinch but Mouzone moves out of range.
Mouzone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luck as he avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Luck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mouzone takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Luck misses with a shot to the body
and Mouzone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jacory Luck's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mouzone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouzone lands with a cross.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jacory Luck's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marlo Mouzone!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sakari Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Susi has chosen Metallica - Hero of the Day as his entrance music. Keni Susi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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169 lbs
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158 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sakari Watts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keni Susi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Watts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Watts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Susi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Watts counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Susi scores a takedown into full mount!
Watts is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Susi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Watts is on top in guard.
Watts throwing strikes but missing.
Susi working for a triangle but Watts defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watts trying to control but Susi is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts tries to free his leg and advance position but Susi is retaining full guard.
Susi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Watts drops back looking for a leg! Susi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Susi manages to kick Watts off! Watts jumps back into Susi's guard.
Watts scoring with punches to the head and body.
Susi is looking for a triangle but Watts pushes his legs off easily.
Susi has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Watts should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Susi has tightened it up now! Watts should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Keni Susi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Andrea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veli Rokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veli Rokka will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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200 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pawel Andrea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veli Rokka!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrea circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rokka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andrea has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Andrea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrea has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rokka.
Rokka moves away from the strike by Andrea.
Rokka misses with a right hand
and Andrea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rokka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Andrea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rokka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andrea avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rokka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andrea circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokka works Andrea's body with a nice hook.
Veli Rokka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrea swings widly with a right hand
and Rokka counters with a nice leg kick.
Andrea misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rokka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andrea swings widly with a right hand
and Rokka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Andrea's knee momentarily.
Andrea misses with a shot to the body
and Rokka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andrea is breathing heavily.
Andrea tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Rokka does it's job there.
Rokka circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Andrea drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Rokka follows Andrea to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Veli Rokka!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shatei Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaj Priscilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Priscilla has chosen Bon Jovi - Always as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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300 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shatei Yoshida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kaj Priscilla!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Priscilla is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Priscilla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yoshida.
A thudding body kick lands there by Priscilla!
Yoshida walks forward, straight into a front kick from Priscilla.
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Priscilla.
Priscilla clinches with his opponent.
Yoshida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Priscilla holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Priscilla misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida avoids a wild elbow strike from Priscilla.
Yoshida changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Priscilla fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Priscilla fails in his attempt to clinch.
Priscilla buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Yoshida blocks the low kick.
Priscilla scoring well with a low kick there.
Yoshida checks a low kick from Priscilla.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priscilla will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yoshida fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Priscilla tries to clinch there but Yoshida circles away.
Yoshida tries for a takedown but Priscilla circles away easily
and Priscilla counters with a solid body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Priscilla tries to land a leg kick but Yoshida saw it coming and moves away.
Yoshida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priscilla throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yoshida is breathing heavily.
Priscilla scores with a kick to the body.
Priscilla tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yoshida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yoshida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Priscilla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Priscilla throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Priscilla drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Priscilla sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yoshida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priscilla stays in close to Yoshida's body and controls the position.
Yoshida keeping full guard, as Priscilla tries to pass.
Yoshida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yoshida has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Priscilla postures up.
Priscilla is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shatei Yoshida wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Priscilla tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaj Priscilla dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Priscilla throws a sloppy head kick and Yoshida moves out of range easily.
Yoshida throws a hook to the side of Priscilla's head but Priscilla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Priscilla tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Yoshida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Priscilla throws a head kick that misses.
Yoshida throws a body punch but Priscilla moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Yoshida was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Yoshida trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Priscilla can't escape the position.
Yoshida avoids the attempt from Priscilla to control.
Yoshida thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Yoshida looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Priscilla tries to lock up and control but Yoshida gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Priscilla is trying desperately to improve position.
Yoshida looking to ground and pound but Priscilla is blocking nicely.
Priscilla wants to control but Yoshida is having none of it.
Yoshida looking to control but Priscilla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Priscilla wants to hold on but Yoshida pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yoshida is landing with some decent strikes but Priscilla is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Priscilla is looking to get to half guard.
Priscilla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Priscilla tries to lock up and control but Yoshida gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Priscilla is looking to get to half guard.
Priscilla is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yoshida lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
It looks like Kaj Priscilla has been cut.
Yoshida putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priscilla is in a horrible position here. Yoshida smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The cut above Kaj Priscilla's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Yoshida scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Priscilla can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yoshida connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Yoshida pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Priscilla wants to control but Yoshida is having none of it.
Yoshida landing strikes from the mount.
Priscilla tries to lock up and control but Yoshida gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Priscilla takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kaj Priscilla's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kaj Priscilla's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shatei Yoshida!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Fitzpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uzumaki Naruto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mick Fitzpatrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uzumaki Naruto!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzpatrick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naruto.
A left lands for Fitzpatrick.
Naruto fails to land with a series of punches.
Fitzpatrick cracks Naruto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Naruto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fitzpatrick on the side of the head.
It looks like Mick Fitzpatrick has been cut.
Fitzpatrick throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Naruto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzpatrick clinches with his opponent.
Fitzpatrick has Naruto pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fitzpatrick pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Naruto tumbling to the mat - Fitzpatrick dives into Naruto's guard.
Fitzpatrick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Naruto's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Naruto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzpatrick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Naruto wants to stand up but Fitzpatrick is controlling him.
Fitzpatrick thows a big elbow that misses.
Naruto pulls Fitzpatrick in close to his closed guard and prevents Fitzpatrick from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fitzpatrick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fitzpatrick won't allow Naruto to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick is fighting to break Naruto's control of his arms but Naruto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fitzpatrick's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fitzpatrick throws a big right hand that misses.
Fitzpatrick stops Naruto from standing up.
Fitzpatrick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fitzpatrick lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Naruto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fitzpatrick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fitzpatrick lands a couple of elbows.
Fitzpatrick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fitzpatrick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzpatrick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fitzpatrick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fitzpatrick trying to control but Naruto is working from the bottom.
Fitzpatrick has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fitzpatrick chips away with some ground and pound.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Naruto keeping full guard, as Fitzpatrick tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naruto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick connects with a couple of short punches.
Fitzpatrick passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fitzpatrick scores with punches from side control.
Naruto is rocked!
Fitzpatrick in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Naruto looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Fitzpatrick turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mick Fitzpatrick!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Smooth Operator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Operator comes to the cage accompanied by Beggin. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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197 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Smooth Operator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Operator's head.
Operator misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Svensson counters with a left to the body.
Smooth Operator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Operator swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Operator takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Operator scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Operator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Svensson misses with a left hand
and Operator counters with a stiff right hand.
Operator throws a right and a left that both miss.
Operator misses with a shot to the body
and Svensson counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Operator misses the target.
Operator throws a hook but Svensson avoids it easily.
Svensson throws a poor cross that misses
and Operator counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Operator swinging wildly here.
Operator misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Svensson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Operator is breathing heavily.
Svensson works Operator's body with a nice hook.
Operator is looking to wear down Svensson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Operator tries to move into range but Svensson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Operator misses with a body shot
and Svensson counters with a left to the body.
Operator misses with a jab to the body
and Svensson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Svensson thuds a left hand into Operator's body.
Svensson scores with a one two! Operator had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Operator defending well as Svensson loads up on a big left hand.
Svensson throws a looping overhand right but Operator ducks down to avoid it.
Operator avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Operator misses with an uppercut
and Svensson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Svensson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Operator moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Operator misses
and Svensson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Svensson misses with a straight right.
Svensson scores with a nice head shot.
Operator doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Operator misses the body punch
and Svensson counters with a nice body shot.
Svensson misses with a wild body shot.
Operator walks into a straight right hand from Svensson.
Svensson misses with a series of wild punches.
Svensson throws a lazy right hand but Operator sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Svensson with a nice cross.
Operator misses with a hook to the body
and Svensson counters with a crisp right that sends Operator to the canvas! Svensson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sami Svensson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolls Romo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klitschko comes to the cage accompanied by Monster by Skillet. Romo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bon Jovi - Wanted Dead Or Alive kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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157 lbs
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei Klitschko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Rolls Romo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klitschko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Klitschko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klitschko scores with a hook to the body. Romo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Klitschko misses with a left hand
letting Romo counter with a right hand.
Romo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Romo wants to slow Klitschko down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Klitschko misses.
Romo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klitschko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Romo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klitschko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Romo counters with a leg kick.
Sergei Klitschko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Klitschko throws a lazy head kick
and Romo counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romo lands a head kick. Klitschko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko misses with a wild body shot.
Romo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Klitschko defends it nicely.
Klitschko tries to bum rush Romo with a series of wild strikes but Romo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romo. Klitschko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romo misses the shot to the body.
Romo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klitschko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Romo!
Romo can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Klitschko sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Romo is desperately trying to improve his position but Klitschko has a good base and remains in mount.
Klitschko raining down shots from the mount!
It looks like Rolls Romo has been cut.
Klitschko working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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.
Romo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Romo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Romo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Klitschko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Klitschko landing punches.
Romo tries to lock up and control but Klitschko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Klitschko sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Romo wants to control but Klitschko is having none of it.
Romo manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Klitschko trying to pass the guard but Romo defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko trying to control the action but Romo is working from the bottom.
Romo trying to control from the bottom.
Klitschko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Romo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Klitschko throws a strike but Romo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klitschko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romo is keeping the position for now.
Romo has his foot on Klitschko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Klitschko works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rolls Romo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rolls Romo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Klitschko looks to score with a jab to the body but Romo is just out of range.
Romo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Klitschko misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Romo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Klitschko.
Klitschko throws a right hand that misses
and Romo counters by clinching up.
Romo breaks the clinch.
Klitschko swings for the body but Romo moves out of range.
Klitschko misses with a hook
and Romo moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Romo as Klitschko tries to tie him up.
Klitschko being controlled against the cage.
Romo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Romo stuffs the takedown attempt from Klitschko. Klitschko gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klitschko dives in and scores a takedown into Romo's guard.
Romo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Klitschko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Klitschko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Romo 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.
Romo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Romo wants to sweep here but Klitschko controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko is looking to advance position but Romo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Klitschko sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Klitschko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Romo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Klitschko 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.
Romo has gone for a leg lock! Klitschko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Romo's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko wants to control from the top but Romo keeps moving.
Klitschko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Romo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Klitschko passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Romo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Romo keeping moving, preventing Klitschko from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klitschko is one step ahead there.
Romo keeping moving, preventing Klitschko from controlling successfully.
Romo pulls Klitschko in close to prevent any damage.
Klitschko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sergei Klitschko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rolls Romo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Romo misses with a wild combination.
Romo misses with a hook
and Klitschko counters with a nice uppercut.
Romo lands a nice hook to Klitschko's body. Klitschko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Klitschko misses with a body shot.
Klitschko misses with a jab to the body
and Romo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Romo wants to stand and escape but instead Klitschko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Klitschko preventing the sweep.
Klitschko pushing down on Romo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Romo wants to improve his position but Klitschko is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romo keeps working.
Klitschko passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Romo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Romo is trying to control but can't.
Romo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko prevents Romo from standing back up.
Romo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Romo tries to roll over but Klitschko keeps him under control.
Klitschko is trying to control the action in half guard but Romo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Klitschko passes to side control.
Klitschko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Romo is avoiding damage well.
Romo is looking for a sweep.
Klitschko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Romo is not content to let Klitschko control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sergei Klitschko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Klitschko throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Romo is looking to reverse the position.
Klitschko working the ground and pound from side control.
Romo regains half guard.
Romo is refusing to be controlled, as Klitschko sits in half guard.
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.
Klitschko works his way into full mount!
Klitschko with shots to the head and body - Romo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Romo is in a horrible position here. Klitschko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Romo tries to reverse the position but Klitschko maintains control.
Klitschko working Romo over with strikes here.
Romo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 Sergei Klitschko.
I think Klitschko 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Klitschko!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roland Box (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Malham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malham has chosen Amorphis - House of Sleep as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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221 lbs
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218 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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KO power |
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World class boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roland Box!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Malham!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malham shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Box's guard.
Box looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malham is one step ahead there.
Box keeping moving, preventing Malham from controlling successfully.
Malham passes Box's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Box tries to roll over but Malham keeps him under control.
Box is trying to control but can't.
Malham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Malham stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Box wants to improve his position but Malham is controlling well.
Malham thows a huge punch but Box dodges it nicely.
Box is trying to maintain the position but Malham is very close to passing his half guard.
Box is refusing to be controlled, as Malham sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Malham controlling the action here.
John Malham has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Box tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Malham tries a head kick but it misses.
Malham scores with a decent looking hook.
Box misses with a straight left.
Malham throws a leg kick
and Box counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malham misses with a kick to the body.
Malham throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Malham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malham with a poor takedown
and Box counters with a one-two to the body.
John Malham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malham throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Box counters with a takedown into side control.
Malham is not content to let Box control the position.
Malham tries to buck Box off but Box is having none of it.
Box cracks Malham with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Box lands an elbow.
Box in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Malham is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Box is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Box with good strikes from the mount here!
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!
Malham tries to hold on but Box postures up.
Box trying to control but Malham is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Box thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Box thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Malham is bucking up trying to escape but Box cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Malham wants to hold on but Box pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malham is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Box dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Malham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Box as he jumps to the side.
A low kick from Malham is predictable there
and Box counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Malham!
Malham working to try and regain half guard.
Box avoids the attempt from Malham to control.
Malham is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malham keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
You get the feeling that Malham really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Box with the ground and pound from mount.
Box postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Malham looks a forlorn figure.
Malham is in a horrible position here. Box smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Malham is rocked!
Malham is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Box lands a heavy elbow.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Box! Malham is hurt baaadly! Box is firing away with more strikes - Malham is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roland Box!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Mackey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odin Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Manowar - Gods Of War kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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24
207 lbs
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220 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Mackey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Odin Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredriksson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mackey.
Mackey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fredriksson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mackey misses with an uppercut. Fredriksson saw that one coming.
Mackey misses with a shot to the body
and Fredriksson counters with a straight right hand.
Fredriksson takes a swing at Mackey's ribcage but misses.
Mackey misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Fredriksson misses.
Mackey misses with a combination
and Mackey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson takes one to the side of the head.
Fredriksson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mackey. That's going to slow Fredriksson down.
Mackey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mackey misses with a shot to the body
and Fredriksson counters with a nice uppercut.
Mackey lands with a straight right. Fredriksson didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Odin Fredriksson has been cut.
Fredriksson slips a jab and a cross from Mackey.
Fredriksson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackey pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fredriksson back to the cage. Mackey follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mackey is looking to land body kicks.
Fredriksson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fredriksson cracks Mackey with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mackey throws out a leg kick but Fredriksson moves out of range and Mackey only half commits.
A low kick from Mackey misses
and Fredriksson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fredriksson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mackey misses with a low kick as Fredriksson jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fredriksson is out of range.
Fredriksson needs to keep his hands up - Mackey had a free shot at his head there.
Mackey lands a slapping body shot.
Mackey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fredriksson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mackey.
Mackey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fredriksson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fredriksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mackey is just out of range.
Mackey shoots and misses
and Fredriksson counters with a shoot takedown. Mackey fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mackey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fredriksson is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mackey is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mackey trying to control but Fredriksson is working from the bottom.
Mackey tries to free his leg and advance position but Fredriksson is retaining full guard.
Mackey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mackey wants to control from the top but Fredriksson keeps moving.
Mackey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Mackey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Odin Fredriksson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fredriksson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mackey swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mackey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fredriksson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mackey looks to throw a body kick
and Fredriksson counters with a nice uppercut.
Mackey fails to land with a series of punches.
Mackey misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mackey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fredriksson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mackey.
Mike Mackey is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mackey. Fredriksson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackey throws a sloppy body shot
and Fredriksson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mackey misses with a right hand
and Fredriksson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fredriksson postures up.
Mackey 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.
Mackey working a defensive guard but Fredriksson manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackey can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fredriksson trying to control the position but Mackey is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackey tries to bench press Fredriksson off him but Fredriksson keeps the position.
The ground and pound from Fredriksson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fredriksson working the ground and pound but Mackey is defending the strikes.
Mackey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mackey takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mackey is not content to let Fredriksson control the position.
Fredriksson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackey wants to control but Fredriksson postures up.
Fredriksson wants to control but Mackey is keeping him busy.
Fredriksson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mackey's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mackey wants to control but Fredriksson postures up.
Fredriksson trying to control the position but Mackey is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mackey is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odin Fredriksson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Odin Fredriksson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fredriksson tries to clinch there but Mackey circles away.
Mackey misses with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mackey.
Mackey throws a sloppy body shot
and Fredriksson counters with a series of strikes. Mackey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mackey thows a body shot but no joy.
Fredriksson takes one to the side of the head.
Mackey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mackey misses with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mackey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackey misses with a hook to the body
and Fredriksson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mike Mackey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mackey throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fredriksson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fredriksson is trying to stall.
Mackey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mackey connects with a nice looking jab.
Mackey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Mackey.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mackey. Fredriksson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mackey scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mackey.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fredriksson is defended easily by Mackey.
Mackey throws a push kick but Fredriksson slaps the foot to one side.
Mackey lands a head kick!
Fredriksson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mackey misses with a double jab
letting Fredriksson counter with a right hand.
Mackey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mackey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fredriksson throws an off balance right hand
and Mackey counters with a head kick. That will keep Fredriksson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That has opened up Odin Fredriksson's cut even more.
Mackey connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackey jabs at Fredriksson's body.
Fredriksson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mackey misses with a hook to the body
and Fredriksson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mackey's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fredriksson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fredriksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mackey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mackey throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Mackey clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Odin Fredriksson's cut.
That's time! Mackey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mackey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mackey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fredriksson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mackey thinking.
Mackey tries to clinch but Fredriksson is having none of it.
Mackey throws a leg kick
and Fredriksson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fredriksson passes Mackey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mackey is looking to improve his position.
Fredriksson trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson prevents Mackey from improving his position.
Fredriksson is keen to just control but Mackey is a slippery customer.
Mackey trying to hold on to Fredriksson's head to control him but Fredriksson postures up.
Mackey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fredriksson stopping the sweep attempt from Mackey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mackey keeping full guard, as Fredriksson tries to pass.
Mackey keeping moving, preventing Fredriksson from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Odin Fredriksson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mackey shoots in for a double leg but Fredriksson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mackey throws a combination that misses
enabling Fredriksson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mackey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fredriksson scrambles back to his feet.
Mackey pushes Fredriksson away with a front kick.
Mackey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mackey misses with a left hand
and Fredriksson counters with a right hand to the body.
Mackey throws a sloppy head kick and Fredriksson moves out of range easily.
Mackey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mackey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mackey, as that shot connected.
Mackey throws a head kick that misses.
Fredriksson throws a poor cross that misses
and Mackey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fredriksson thinking.
Mackey lands with a good body shot.
Mackey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fredriksson shoots for a takedown but Mackey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fredriksson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mackey misses with a double jab
and Fredriksson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mackey thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mike Mackey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Odin Fredriksson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fredriksson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mackey circles away.
Mackey misses with a shot to the body
and Fredriksson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mackey throws a sloppy body shot
and Fredriksson counters by clinching up.
Fredriksson lands a body shot.
Mackey is trying to push Fredriksson away but Fredriksson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fredriksson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mackey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fredriksson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fredriksson presses Mackey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fredriksson lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fredriksson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fredriksson.
Mackey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fredriksson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fredriksson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fredriksson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fredriksson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mackey up against the cage.
Fredriksson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fredriksson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mackey.
Mackey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fredriksson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mackey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fredriksson has him pressed against the cage.
Fredriksson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fredriksson lands with a light punch inside.
Fredriksson is working Mackey over against the cage.
Fredriksson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fredriksson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fredriksson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mackey to the ground. Fredriksson is now in Mackey's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mackey trying to control the position.
Fredriksson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mackey is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Odin Fredriksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mackey controls Fredriksson momentarily but Fredriksson frees himself.
Fredriksson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mackey looking for a sweep. Not yet Mackey, not yet.
Mackey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fredriksson moves into the clinch successfully.
Fredriksson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fredriksson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mackey.
Mackey swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mackey misses with a head kick.
Mackey scores with a leg kick.
Fredriksson scores with a jab to the body.
Mackey is looking to wear down Fredriksson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mackey lands with a kick to the temple. Fredriksson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mackey swings widly with a right hand
and Fredriksson counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mackey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mackey throws an off balance right hand
and Fredriksson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fredriksson wants to control from the top but Mackey keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fredriksson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fredriksson stopping the sweep attempt from Mackey.
Mackey wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fredriksson is now in half guard.
Mike Mackey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fredriksson is pressing down on Mackey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mackey is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Odin Fredriksson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mackey 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Mike Mackey retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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