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KFC 23 - Nusciva vs Mountain PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rep Ront (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krsto Frankopan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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270 lbs
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250 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rep Ront!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krsto Frankopan!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frankopan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Frankopan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ront tries to hold on but Frankopan postures up.
Ront is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ront really is a fat lump.
Ront tries to hold on but Frankopan postures up.
Frankopan blocks Ront's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Ront wants to hold on but Frankopan pushes him away.
Ront is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ront looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Ront on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ront tries to get out of the position.
Ront is trying to escape the mount.
Ront tries to lock up and control but Frankopan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ront might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Frankopan working the ground and pound effectively.
Ront tries to reverse the position but Frankopan maintains control.
Ront swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Ront is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ront is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ront tries to lock up and control but Frankopan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ront swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Ront tries to hold on but Frankopan postures up.
Ront is squirming around, avoiding Frankopan's attempts to control the action.
Ront tries to hold on but Frankopan postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ront flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Ront working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankopan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ront can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Frankopan wants to control the pace but Ront is squirming around nicely.
Ront wants to hold on but Frankopan pushes him away.
Ront slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ront manages to get to full guard.
Ront looking to control.
Frankopan stopping the sweep attempt from Ront.
Frankopan wants to control from the top but Ront keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ront is trying to control the position but Frankopan postures up.
Ront pulls Frankopan in close to prevent any damage.
Ront trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rep Ront wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Frankopan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ront counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Frankopan looks gassed!
Frankopan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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!
Frankopan wants to get back to full guard but Ront has mounted him!
Ront 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.
Ront tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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 Rep Ront will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Frankopan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ront counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ront stands up over Frankopan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ront lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ront works over Frankopan with some ground and pound from guard.
Ront works over Frankopan with some ground and pound from guard.
Ront is stalling in the full guard.
Frankopan is breathing heavily.
Ront has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ront wants to control from the top but Frankopan keeps moving.
Ront tries to free his leg and advance position but Frankopan is retaining full guard.
Ront is in close to Frankopan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Frankopan has momentary wrist control but Ront slips an elbow through the middle.
Ront cracks Frankopan with a solid left hand.
Ront trying to control the position from guard on top but Frankopan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frankopan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ront. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Frankopan has momentary wrist control but Ront slips an elbow through the middle.
Ront postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ront is in close to Frankopan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ront postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ront with a nice head shot there.
Ront is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ront postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ront controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ront working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankopan has momentary wrist control but Ront slips an elbow through the middle.
Ront is in close to Frankopan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ront works over Frankopan with some ground and pound from guard.
Frankopan has momentary wrist control but Ront slips an elbow through the middle.
Ront is working Frankopan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rep Ront overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ront lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ront trying to control the position from guard on top but Frankopan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ront's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Frankopan has momentary wrist control but Ront slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ront trying to control the position from guard on top but Frankopan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ront works over Frankopan with some ground and pound from guard.
Ront distracts Frankopan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ront scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ront landing some decent shots from guard.
Ront working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frankopan's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ront's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ront trying to control the position from guard on top but Frankopan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rep Ront 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!
Ront shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ront working the head and body with strikes.
Ront drops an elbow to the side of Frankopan's head.
Ront trying to control from half guard but Frankopan is working away.
Ront looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Frankopan is in trouble now - Ront has advanced to mount!
Frankopan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ront looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ront postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Frankopan looks a forlorn figure.
Frankopan is squirming around, avoiding Ront's attempts to control the action.
Ront postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Frankopan looks a forlorn figure.
Ront putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
BOOM! Ront connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ront with a couple of short strikes.
Ront lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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!
Ront looking to control and managing it successfully.
Frankopan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ront is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frankopan can do to turn this around?
Ront landing strikes from the mount.
Ront trying to control but Frankopan is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ront looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ront lands a big elbow.
Ront looking to finish Frankopan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Frankopan!
Ront putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ront trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ront lands a nice shot to the head.
It looks like Krsto Frankopan has been cut.
BOOM! Ront connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Krsto Frankopan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ront with the ground and pound from mount.
Ront lands a nice shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ront scoring with strikes but Frankopan is staying in there.
Ront controlling his opponent.
Ront landing strikes from the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rep Ront showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ront 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rep Ront!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Sahab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort comes to the cage accompanied by 300 Violin Orchestra. Al Sahab is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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206 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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25
210 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vitor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Al Sahab!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sahab looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sahab swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Belfort counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sahab looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sahab throws a head kick but Belfort moves out of range.
Sahab tries to clinch but Belfort moves out of range.
Belfort misses with a wild combination.
Sahab wants to clinch but Belfort slips to the side
and Belfort counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sahab shoots for a takedown but Belfort saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Belfort with a hook.
Sahab misses with a takedown
and Belfort counters with a stiff right hand.
Vitor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Sahab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort throws a series of punches but Sahab avoids them all with ease.
Vitor Belfort is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sahab throws a sloppy body shot
and Belfort makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sahab misses with a body punch
and Belfort counters with a straight right hand.
Sahab doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belfort counters with a stiff right hand.
Sahab misses with a hook to the body
and Belfort cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sahab misses with a takedown
and Belfort counters with a one-two to the body.
Belfort throws a series of punches but Sahab avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort throws a series of punches but Sahab moves out of range.
Sahab dodges the punch combination from Belfort.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sahab.
Nice straight punches there by Belfort. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Belfort.
Belfort keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sahab slips a jab and a cross from Belfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sahab tries for a takedown but Belfort circles away easily
and Belfort counters with a left and a right that stings Sahab.
Sahab with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belfort counters with a nice uppercut.
Belfort lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sahab backs up against the cage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Belfort crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sahab - the referee stops the clock and Belfort gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sahab. Belfort manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sahab swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Belfort counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sahab changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belfort tries to avoid it but Sahab manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belfort to the ground. Belfort escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sahab looks gassed!
Sahab doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belfort counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sahab doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belfort counters with a two punch combo.
Belfort lands a jab-cross combination.
Belfort moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sahab tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Al Sahab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sahab looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belfort misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Belfort dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Belfort misses with a wild combination.
Sahab misses with a head kick.
Belfort moves out of range as Sahab throws a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Belfort.
Sahab shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sahab misses with a combination
and Belfort counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Belfort is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sahab fails with the takedown
and Belfort counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sahab shoots in looking for a takedown but Belfort manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sahab's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vitor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Sahab.
Sahab closes this distance looking for a takedown but Belfort circles away.
Vitor Belfort is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sahab is breathing heavily.
Sahab doesn't manage to clinch there - Belfort circles away.
Belfort works over Sahab's head and body with a nice combination.
Belfort leaves Sahab with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Belfort throws a right hand that Sahab ducks under and follows up with a left that Sahab also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sahab gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Belfort counters with a left and a right that stings Sahab.
Belfort looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sahab fails to land the takedown.
Belfort stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sahab wants to clinch
and Belfort counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Belfort displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sahab.
Sahab tries to close the distance and clinch but Belfort swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Belfort cracks the inside of Sahab's front leg.
Sahab has a takedown stuffed.
Belfort throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sahab.
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.
Belfort lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sahab circles away quickly and effectively.
Sahab has his takedown stuffed
and Belfort counters with a stiff right hand.
Sahab tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sahab has his takedown stuffed
and Sahab takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sahab has his takedown stuffed
and Belfort counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Belfort dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Belfort avoids the head kick by Sahab.
Belfort misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Belfort does no damage.
Sahab fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sahab misses with a takedown
letting Belfort counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belfort scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sahab wants to clinch
enabling Belfort to counter with a crisp jab.
Sahab has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sahab wants to clinch but Belfort slips to the side
and Belfort counters with a nice uppercut.
Belfort with a jab.
Sahab fails with the takedown
and Belfort counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vitor Belfort is winning the standup battle so far.
Sahab takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sahab throws a front kick aimed at Belfort's knee but Belfort avoids it well.
Sahab tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Belfort counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sahab doesn't manage to clinch there - Belfort circles away.
Sahab wants to clinch up but Belfort keeps it at a distance.
Sahab shoots in but Belfort avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vitor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Sahab.
Belfort will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sahab shoots in looking for a takedown but Belfort manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sahab's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort throws a series of strikes that have Sahab backpedaling.
Sahab has his takedown stuffed
and Belfort counters with a straight right hand.
Sahab swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Belfort counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sahab is trying desperately to land a takedown but Belfort is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sahab.
A nice combination there by Belfort.
Sahab looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sahab showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belfort.
Belfort throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sahab has his takedown stuffed
and Belfort counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Belfort throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belfort throws a right hand that Sahab ducks under and follows up with a left that Sahab also avoids with ease.
Belfort throws a series of punches but Sahab avoids them all with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sahab tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belfort swivels and escapes.
Al Sahab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sahab falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belfort counters with a three punch combo that has Sahab backing up. Sahab nods at Belfort to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Belfort showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Belfort 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Belfort!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Peppo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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252 lbs
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270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Peppo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Peppo's shoulder, as Peppo tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Teppo Peppo has been cut.
Peppo defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Teppo Peppo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Peppo should have avoided that one.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Peppo.
Peppo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppo throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Peppo.
Peppo closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peppo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That has opened up Teppo Peppo's cut even more.
Peppo looks to clinch
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Peppo looks gassed!
Peppo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Peppo is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peppo glances at the clock... BAM! Jackson nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Peppo crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Peppo is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorma Jackson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Unsui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karamba Labrador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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205 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohammed Unsui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karamba Labrador!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Labrador blocks the low kick.
Unsui gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Labrador counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Unsui's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Labrador decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Unsui, up you get!
Labrador has Unsui up against the cage in a clinch.
Labrador gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Unsui.
Labrador ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Labrador no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Labrador keeping full guard, as Unsui tries to pass.
Labrador working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Unsui.
Unsui working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Unsui gets to his feet - Labrador follows without any prompting.
Unsui misses with a takedown attempt
so Labrador counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Unsui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Labrador controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unsui wants to sweep but no luck.
Unsui has a closed guard, preventing Labrador from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Labrador accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Unsui wants to sweep here but Labrador controlling him for the moment.
Unsui is working hard here to advance position.
Labrador really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Unsui. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Labrador slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Labrador trying to stand up but can't free himself from Unsui's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Unsui looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Unsui is breathing heavily.
Unsui preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Labrador slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Unsui trying to control the position.
Labrador postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Unsui is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Labrador, into his guard.
Labrador has control of Unsui's left arm, preventing Unsui from doing any damage.
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.
Labrador wants to stand but Unsui is controlling the position.
Labrador looking for a sweep. Not yet Labrador, not yet.
Labrador looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Labrador is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Karamba Labrador wasn't active enough on the ground.
Labrador throws a head kick but Unsui moves out of range.
Unsui shoots and misses
and Labrador counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Labrador breaks the clinch.
Labrador fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Unsui sprawls well initially but Labrador persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Unsui really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Labrador is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Labrador winds up and cracks Unsui with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karamba Labrador 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.
Labrador throws a right and a left that both miss.
Unsui with a lazy takedown attempt
and Labrador counters with a takedown into side control.
Labrador gets to mount! Unsui was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Labrador can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Unsui is looking to escape.
Labrador cracks Unsui with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Unsui tries to lock up and control but Labrador gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Labrador with the ground and pound from mount.
Unsui keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Labrador stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labrador gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Labrador wants the takedown. Unsui is fighting it off but Labrador persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Unsui's guard against the cage.
Labrador sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Labrador wanted to stand there but Unsui had control of the position.
Labrador tries to free his leg and advance position but Unsui is retaining full guard.
Unsui preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Labrador trying to control but Unsui is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Labrador looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Karamba Labrador.
Labrador throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Unsui tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Labrador is in Unsui's guard.
Unsui wants to sweep here but Labrador controlling him for the moment.
Unsui will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Labrador wants to pass the guard but Unsui is keeping the position.
Karamba Labrador has got the better of the ground game so far.
Labrador stays in close to Unsui's body and controls the position.
Unsui is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labrador controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Karamba Labrador.
Labrador closes the distance and clinches.
Labrador manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Labrador throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Labrador controlling Unsui's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unsui avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Labrador controlling Unsui's posture.
Unsui won't allow Labrador to sweep him here.
Labrador is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karamba Labrador showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Labrador rushes Unsui and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Labrador jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Unsui walks away with a smile on his face. Labrador gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Labrador fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Unsui looks to clinch
so Labrador counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Unsui looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Labrador must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Unsui looking for a sweep. Not yet Unsui, not yet.
Labrador trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Labrador trying to control the position from guard on top but Unsui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Labrador looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labrador trying to control the position from guard on top but Unsui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Labrador's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Karamba Labrador was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Labrador scoring well with a low kick there.
Labrador darts in and clinches Unsui up against the cage.
Labrador wants the takedown. Unsui is fighting it off but Labrador persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Unsui's guard against the cage.
Labrador showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Unsui looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labrador wants to pass the guard but Unsui is keeping the position.
Labrador is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Labrador is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Labrador stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Unsui swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Karamba Labrador.
Labrador closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Unsui to the mat! Unsui manages to get full guard.
Unsui utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Labrador slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Labrador stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Unsui swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Labrador wanted to stand there but Unsui had control of the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Karamba Labrador hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Labrador drives through and clinches with Unsui against the cage.
Labrador works on Unsui's body with a couple of short punches.
Labrador jumps into guard, dragging Unsui to the mat.
Labrador is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Unsui is controlling him.
Labrador has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karamba Labrador comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Labrador has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karamba Labrador!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hailong Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Held (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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257 lbs
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271 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hailong Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcin Held!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang scores with a hook.
It looks like Marcin Held has been cut.
Held shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Held showed some decent athleticism there.
Held is taking a breather. Wang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Held wants to work for an arm triangle but Wang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Held is working for a submission of some sort.
Held wants to work for an arm triangle but Wang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Held has control of the leg.
Held is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Held maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Wang could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Held has cracked it and Wang is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Held!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcin Held!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Olisaije Odeivole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aulis Makkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makkonen has chosen Metsämiehen Laulu as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olisaije Odeivole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aulis Makkonen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makkonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Odeivole darts in trying to clinch
and Makkonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makkonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Makkonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Odeivole at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Makkonen.
Odeivole is breathing heavily.
Odeivole shoots and misses
and Makkonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Makkonen and Odeivole are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Makkonen throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Odeivole into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Makkonen knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aulis Makkonen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marionetka Pudzianowska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jope Ruonansuu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marionetka Pudzianowska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jope Ruonansuu!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruonansuu misses with a hook
and Pudzianowska counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pudzianowska.
Pudzianowska goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ruonansuu prevents it.
Ruonansuu is trying to break the clinch but Pudzianowska is controlling him.
Pudzianowska breaks from the clinch.
Ruonansuu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pudzianowska showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ruonansuu.
Pudzianowska lands a jab to Ruonansuu's midsection.
Pudzianowska gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pudzianowska is working for takedown but Ruonansuu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pudzianowska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruonansuu connects with an inside leg kick.
Jope Ruonansuu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruonansuu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pudzianowska if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice defenses there by Pudzianowska.
Pudzianowska throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pudzianowska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruonansuu defending well as Pudzianowska loads up on a big left hand.
Pudzianowska drives through and clinches with Ruonansuu against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowska jumps guard.
Ruonansuu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pudzianowska is proving hard to escape from.
Pudzianowska throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pudzianowska pulls Ruonansuu in to control the position.
Pudzianowska looking for a sweep. Not yet Pudzianowska, not yet.
Pudzianowska will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pudzianowska has his feet on Ruonansuu's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Pudzianowska shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pudzianowska showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowska sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ruonansuu defending well though.
Pudzianowska is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pudzianowska is working for a kimura but Ruonansuu is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowska looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Marionetka Pudzianowska just wasn't active enough.
Pudzianowska shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ruonansuu defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marionetka Pudzianowska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Pudzianowska closes the distance and clinches.
Pudzianowska works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pudzianowska drops back looking for a leg! Ruonansuu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ruonansuu manages to kick Pudzianowska off! Pudzianowska jumps back into Ruonansuu's guard.
Pudzianowska controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marionetka Pudzianowska 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.
Pudzianowska shoots in looking for a takedown. Ruonansuu tries to sprawl out of it but Pudzianowska keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ruonansuu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruonansuu cracks the inside of Pudzianowska's front leg.
Ruonansuu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pudzianowska shoots in for a takedown but Ruonansuu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruonansuu scores with a one two! Pudzianowska had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pudzianowska shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ruonansuu as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marionetka Pudzianowska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pudzianowska swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ruonansuu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pudzianowska fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ruonansuu avoids it really well and circles away.
Pudzianowska tries to clinch up.
Pudzianowska swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ruonansuu counters with a low kick, right behind Pudzianowska 's knee.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruonansuu misses the target.
Pudzianowska stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ruonansuu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruonansuu thumps Pudzianowska with a low kick.
Ruonansuu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Ruonansuu.
Ruonansuu feints and then cracks Pudzianowska's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pudzianowska down.
Good exchange - Ruonansuu coming out on top.
Ruonansuu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ruonansuu misses with a hook
and Pudzianowska counters with a takedown into side control.
Pudzianowska fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pudzianowska is staying tight to Ruonansuu's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Pudzianowska advances nicely into full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowska controlling his opponent.
Pudzianowska scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ruonansuu?
Pudzianowska get's back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pudzianowska fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruonansuu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pudzianowska counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruonansuu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pudzianowska's hands.
Pudzianowska tries for a takedown but Ruonansuu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ruonansuu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pudzianowska is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ruonansuu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruonansuu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ruonansuu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruonansuu scores with a leg kick.
Ruonansuu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ruonansuu misses with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ruonansuu. That's going to slow Pudzianowska down.
Pudzianowska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruonansuu.
A good leg kick by Ruonansuu.
Jope Ruonansuu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruonansuu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pudzianowska counters with a takedown into side control.
Pudzianowska controlling the position from side mount.
Pudzianowska decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ruonansuu to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowska is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruonansuu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Ruonansuu as Pudzianowska shoots in.
Ruonansuu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pudzianowska defending well as Ruonansuu loads up on a big left hand.
Pudzianowska wants to clinch up but Ruonansuu keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pudzianowska takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruonansuu blocks a head kick by Pudzianowska.
Ruonansuu connects with a leg kick. Pudzianowska looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice uppercut lands for Ruonansuu. That snapped Pudzianowska's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marionetka Pudzianowska dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Ruonansuu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pudzianowska steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ruonansuu. That one must have hurt.
Ruonansuu stuffs the takedown attempt from Pudzianowska. Pudzianowska gets slowly back to his feet.
Pudzianowska shoots for a takedown but Ruonansuu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pudzianowska thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruonansuu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid body kick from Ruonansuu.
Good leg kick by Ruonansuu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ruonansuu connects with a right hand. Pudzianowska shakes it off.
Pudzianowska fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marionetka Pudzianowska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruonansuu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pudzianowska dives in and grabs Ruonansuu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ruonansuu pushes down on Pudzianowska's head and hops out.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruonansuu.
Ruonansuu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ruonansuu.
Pudzianowska chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ruonansuu can pounce on him.
Ruonansuu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowska avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pudzianowska shoots in for a takedown but Ruonansuu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruonansuu connects with a right hand. Pudzianowska shakes it off.
Ruonansuu throws a head kick that Pudzianowska semi-blocks.
Ruonansuu misses with an uppercut. Pudzianowska saw that one coming.
Pudzianowska will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A shot to the body from Ruonansuu misses
and Pudzianowska counters with a two punch combo.
Pudzianowska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruonansuu.
Ruonansuu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ruonansuu cracks the inside of Pudzianowska's front leg.
Ruonansuu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jope Ruonansuu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruonansuu lands a leg kick that knocks Pudzianowska off balance momentarily.
Ruonansuu looks to land a body kick but Pudzianowska moved away.
Ruonansuu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ruonansuu catches Pudzianowska with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ruonansuu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruonansuu.
Pudzianowska wants to clinch up but Ruonansuu keeps it at a distance.
Ruonansuu misses with a jab to the body
and Pudzianowska counters by clinching up.
Pudzianowska goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ruonansuu prevents it.
Ruonansuu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pudzianowska has him pressed against the cage.
Ruonansuu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pudzianowska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ruonansuu.
Pudzianowska tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ruonansuu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruonansuu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pudzianowska.
Ruonansuu throws a looping overhand right but Pudzianowska ducks down to avoid it.
Ruonansuu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Ruonansuu.
Ruonansuu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pudzianowska fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowska blocks the body kick.
Pudzianowska doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruonansuu circles away.
Pudzianowska shoots in for a takedown but Ruonansuu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruonansuu scores with a kick to the body.
Pudzianowska walks into a straight right hand from Ruonansuu.
Marionetka Pudzianowska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pudzianowska needs to keep his hands up - Ruonansuu had a free shot at his head there.
Pudzianowska shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ruonansuu pinned against the cage. Ruonansuu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice sprawl there from Ruonansuu as Pudzianowska shoots in.
Ruonansuu misses with a double jab.
Ruonansuu connects with a body shot that sends Pudzianowska's belly button to the back.
Ruonansuu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruonansuu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pudzianowska's hands.
Ruonansuu connects with a leg kick. Pudzianowska looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pudzianowska has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pudzianowska there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruonansuu misses with an uppercut.
Ruonansuu swings for the body but Pudzianowska moves out of range.
Ruonansuu looks to land a right hand but Pudzianowska moved out of range.
Pudzianowska shoots for a takedown but Ruonansuu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ruonansuu swings for the body but Pudzianowska moves out of range.
Pudzianowska shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pudzianowska gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ruonansuu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jope Ruonansuu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruonansuu scores with the left hand. Pudzianowska knows he should have avoided that one.
Pudzianowska throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ruonansuu's waist but Ruonansuu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pudzianowska off to one side.
Pudzianowska showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ruonansuu.
Pudzianowska takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ruonansuu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab from Ruonansuu.
Marionetka Pudzianowska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice takedown defense from Ruonansuu. No joy for Pudzianowska on that attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jope Ruonansuu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pudzianowska has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marionetka Pudzianowska!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pora Poraa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter North (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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217 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pora Poraa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter North!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
North connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Poraa's hands.
North swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Poraa.
Poraa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
North motions for Poraa to come forward. North throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from North does it's job there.
North swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Poraa.
North scores with a head kick.
Poraa wants to land a leg kick but North is out of range.
North throws a head kick that misses.
Poraa dives in and grabs North's left leg, looking for a takedown. North pushes down on Poraa's head and hops out.
North throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poraa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poraa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Poraa misses with an uppercut. North saw that one coming.
Poraa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
North throws a sloppy head kick
and Poraa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
North lands with a kick to the temple. Poraa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
North keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
North fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Poraa on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poraa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Poraa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. North defending well though.
North blocking the ground and pound attempt from Poraa.
North keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Poraa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. North defending well though.
North is staying active underneath Poraa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Poraa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
North really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Poraa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Poraa wants to lay and pray for a moment but North keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
North keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Poraa wants to free his trapped foot but North is holding on for dear life with his legs.
North is refusing to be controlled, as Poraa sits in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Poraa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Poraa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poraa is controlling the pace.
Poraa is trying to control the action in half guard but North is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
North has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Poraa is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
North uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Poraa fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pora Poraa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poraa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
North throws a lazy head kick
and Poraa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
North lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by North.
Peter North seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poraa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick by North misses
and North takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Poraa.
North tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poraa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poraa avoids the head kick by North.
Poraa throws a lazy right hand but North sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poraa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Poraa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Poraa needs to keep his hands up - North had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter North will probably get the nod.
That's time! Poraa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
North takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
North throws a head kick but Poraa moves out of range.
A head kick misses from North.
North throws a combination that misses
and Poraa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
North tries to bum rush Poraa with a series of wild strikes but Poraa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
North swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Poraa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
North throws a head kick that misses.
North throws a lazy head kick
and Poraa counters with a single leg into guard. North didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poraa tries to free his leg and advance position but North is retaining full guard.
Poraa trying to control the position from guard on top but North is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pora Poraa.
North throws an off balance right hand
and Poraa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Poraa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Poraa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Poraa throwing strikes from guard but North blocks nicely.
Poraa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poraa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Poraa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Poraa lands a couple of digs.
Poraa trying to control the position from guard on top but North is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poraa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poraa is pushing down on North's leg trying to pass to half guard. North is fighting to maintain full guard but Poraa has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poraa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed North's head.
Poraa wants to lay and pray for a moment but North keeps working.
Poraa thows a huge punch but North dodges it nicely.
Poraa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
Poraa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
North is staying active underneath Poraa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Poraa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Poraa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Poraa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed North's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
North blocking the ground and pound attempt from Poraa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pora Poraa 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Poraa throws a push kick but North slaps the foot to one side.
Poraa avoids the head kick by North.
Poraa 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.
North misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
North throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Peter North is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
North misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
North tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from North.
Peter North seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick by North misses
and Poraa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for North!
Poraa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Poraa sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Poraa 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.
Poraa lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
North taking shots to the head.
Poraa lands with some strikes.
Poraa in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Poraa lands with some strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if North can do anything to dispel that myth.
Poraa looking to ground and pound but North is blocking nicely.
Poraa working for a submission but North is keeping him at bay.
North blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poraa unloads with some shots from mount but North bucks and avoids them well.
North is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
North is in all sorts of trouble here.
Poraa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poraa wants to control the pace but North is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poraa looking to ground and pound but North is blocking nicely.
Poraa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as North is looking to escape.
Poraa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Poraa looking to control but North is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
North is bucking up trying to escape but Poraa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Poraa thowing shots but they're missing.
Poraa looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poraa looking to finish North with some ground and pound. This is bad for North!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pora Poraa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Poraa 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 29:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pora Poraa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jones Zica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arco Amon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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172 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jones Zica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arco Amon!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Amon throws a lazy body kick
and Zica counters with a stiff right hand.
Zica digs a good body shot into Amon's ribs.
Zica swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zica backs up against the cage.
Amon misses with a body punch
and Zica counters with a right hand to the body.
Zica slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Amon takes a swing at Zica's ribcage but misses.
Zica lands with a nice body punch.
No joy there for Zica, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones Zica seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zica misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zica cracks Amon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Amon looks for a takedown but Zica sprawls well.
Amon just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Zica throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zica works the jab nicely.
Amon slips a jab from Zica.
Zica scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Amon misses with a shot to the body
and Zica counters with a straight right hand.
Amon tries to score with a low kick but Zica moves his leg out of the way.
Zica misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zica lands with a shot to the body.
Zica thuds a left hand into Amon's body.
Zica lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amon at a distance.
Zica listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Amon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zica bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Amon's head backwards.
Zica scores with a decent looking hook.
Zica lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zica is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zica connects with a jab.
Zica connects with a body shot.
Amon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Amon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Amon takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zica finds it's way round the side to connect with Amon's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zica jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zica scores with a nice right hand.
Good leg kick by Zica there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zica throws a left and a right that both miss
so Amon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Amon wants to control from the top but Zica keeps moving.
Amon looking to sit in guard and control but Zica gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zica stands and steps away. Amon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Amon does no damage.
Zica throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zica misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zica with a nice cross.
Amon throws a sloppy body shot
and Zica counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Zica.
Zica sizes up Amon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zica cracks Amon with an open hand slap.
Amon takes one to the side of the head.
Zica lands with a good body shot.
Zica scores with a nice head shot.
Amon shoots in and drives through. Zica sprawls well.
Zica ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zica connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zica misses with a wild combination.
Zica lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A thudding body kick lands there by Amon!
Amon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zica rather than just go for the knockout.
Amon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Amon showed some decent athleticism there.
Amon looks gassed!
Zica keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Amon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zica defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zica has one foot on Amon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amon misses with a lunging right hand
and Zica counters with a left and a right that stings Amon.
Zica bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Amon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Zica 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.
Amon drops his hands momentarily and Zica takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones Zica is winning the standup battle so far.
Zica throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zica connects with a right hand. Amon shakes it off.
Zica lands a nice looking body shot.
Amon walks into a stiff left hand from Zica.
Zica lands with an uppercut that bounces Amon off the cage and back into rage.
Zica digs a good body shot into Amon's ribs.
Zica lands a jab to the head.
Zica misses the shot to the body.
Zica lands a leg kick that knocks Amon off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Zica. That snapped Amon's head back.
Zica cracks Amon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Amon misses the jab.
That kick from Zica tenderised Amon's leg. Amon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Amon throws a hook to the side of Zica's head but Zica sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Amon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zica.
Zica throws a lazy right hand but Amon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zica connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Zica. Those never looked like landing.
Zica lands with a straight right. Amon didn't see that one coming.
Zica thuds his right hand into Amon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Amon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Amon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Zica.
Amon swings for the body but Zica moves out of range.
Amon misses with a left hand
and Zica counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zica lands a jab.
Amon misses with a low kick as Zica jumps back.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zica here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nice body kick from Zica.
Zica wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Zica.
Amon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zica feints and then cracks Amon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Amon down.
Amon is breathing heavily.
Zica lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amon at a distance.
Zica lands a jab to the head.
Amon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zica moves away.
Zica wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Amon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zica lunges at Amon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Amon's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zica jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body kick there by Zica.
Zica connects with a nice looking jab.
Amon walks into a straight right hand from Zica.
Zica turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Amon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zica.
Zica slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zica lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Arco Amon has been cut.
Amon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zica lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amon at a distance.
Zica wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zica.
Zica lands a body shot.
Zica fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zica lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zica connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zica comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zica lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zica.
Amon tries to move into range but Zica moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zica lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zica connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zica connects with a single shot there.
Zica comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zica keeps Amon at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zica lands a two punch combo.
Jab by Zica.
Zica lands a lovely overhand right.
Amon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Amon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zica scores with a leg kick.
Zica scores with a jab to the jaw.
Amon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zica is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Amon is rocked!
Zica lands with a hook. Amon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Amon is still on wobbly legs! Can Zica finish him?
Amon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zica. Zica obviously looking to wear him down.
Amon seems to have recovered his senses.
Zica bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Amon's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zica works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zica connects with a good right hand that stumbles Amon. Amon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zica scores with a sloppy right hand. Amon should have avoided that one.
Zica is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amon can do to turn this around?
Zica jabs at Amon's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Zica dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arco Amon's cut.
That's time! Zica's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zica cracks Amon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A cross from Zica lands.
Amon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zica.
Zica connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Amon misses with a series of wild punches.
Zica lands a nice looking body kick.
Amon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zica darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zica scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Amon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zica lands with a nice body punch.
Amon slips a jab and a cross from Zica.
Zica bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Amon's head.
Zica lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Amon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zica jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zica closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zica fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zica bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab by Zica.
Jones Zica is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zica dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zica ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zica lunges at Amon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Amon's hand.
Zica slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donk. Zica catches Amon right on the button with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Zica.
Zica lands a right hook to the body.
Amon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Amon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zica lands with a nice body punch.
Jones Zica is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zica darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zica scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zica fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Amon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zica punishes Amon's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot by Zica.
Amon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zica finds it's way round the side to connect with Amon's head.
Zica works Amon's body with a nice hook.
Zica scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to the liver by Zica. Beautiful body shot.
Zica fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Amon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Amon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zica with a nice cross.
Amon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zica.
That kick from Zica tenderised Amon's leg. Amon is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amon closes the distance but Zica moves to the side
and Zica counters with a stiff right hand.
Zica lands with a shot to the body.
Zica connects with a nice looking jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Zica scores with a four punch combination!
Zica scores with a hook to the body. Amon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zica displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zica lands a really nice looking cross but Amon seems unphased.
Zica lands a two punch combo.
Zica lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amon at a distance.
Amon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zica scores with a jab. Amon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zica uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Amon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Amon walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zica.
Zica scores with a shot to the body.
Zica fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arco Amon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zica lands with a straight right. Amon didn't see that one coming.
Zica connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Amon's hands.
Donk. Zica catches Amon right on the button with a cross.
Zica uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amon.
Zica throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Amon is looking to clinch.
Zica ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zica.
Zica scores with a jab. Amon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Amon takes one to the chin there.
Zica lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zica.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones Zica showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zica, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jones Zica!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pasko Nusciva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Mountain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nusciva comes to the cage accompanied by Nuki - Sarajka. The crowd seem to be enjoying Mountain's choice of entrance music: kuningas. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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199 lbs
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209 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasko Nusciva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Mountain!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nusciva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mountain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nusciva has his takedown stuffed
and Mountain counters with a two punch combo.
Nusciva wants to clinch
and Mountain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nusciva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasko Nusciva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nusciva misses with a takedown
and Mountain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nusciva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mountain.
Nusciva misses with a takedown
and Mountain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nusciva has his takedown stuffed
enabling Mountain to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nusciva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nusciva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mountain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nusciva slips a straight right by Mountain.
Jari Mountain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nusciva has his takedown stuffed
letting Mountain counter with a right hand.
Mountain connects with a jab.
Nusciva shoots and misses
and Mountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nusciva shoots and misses
and Mountain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nusciva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mountain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nusciva is breathing heavily.
Nusciva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Mountain to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain connects with the punch.
Nice defenses there by Nusciva.
Nusciva with a poor takedown
and Mountain counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nusciva misses with a takedown
and Mountain counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Good standup being displayed there by Mountain as he connects with a hook.
Nusciva misses with a takedown
and Mountain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nusciva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nusciva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mountain scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Mountain.
Nusciva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Mountain lands.
Nusciva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nusciva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nusciva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Nusciva. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nusciva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mountain counters with a nice body shot.
Jab from Mountain.
Nusciva has his takedown stuffed
and Mountain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mountain dips to his left and cracks Nusciva with an uppercut!
Nusciva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mountain is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nusciva had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nusciva doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Mountain counter with a right hand.
Mountain scores with a hook.
Mountain connects with a right hand. Nusciva shakes it off.
Nusciva has his takedown stuffed
and Mountain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nusciva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mountain.
Nusciva shoots and misses
and Mountain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nusciva has his takedown stuffed
and Mountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mountain scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Mountain dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nusciva misses with a takedown attempt
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nusciva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Mountain counter with a right hand.
Jari Mountain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nusciva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mountain counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasko Nusciva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mountain cracks Nusciva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nusciva tries for a takedown but Mountain circles away easily
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mountain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mountain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nusciva misses with a takedown attempt
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nusciva fails with the takedown
and Mountain counters with a nice uppercut.
Mountain's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mountain duly obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain misses with an uppercut.
Pasko Nusciva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nusciva doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Mountain counter with a right hand.
Nusciva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mountain counters with a straight right hand.
Nusciva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mountain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nusciva has his takedown stuffed
and Mountain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nusciva thinking.
Mountain scores with a nice strike.
Nusciva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mountain counters with a nice body shot.
Mountain throws a nice looking combination but Nusciva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nusciva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mountain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mountain!
Nusciva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nusciva shoots and misses
and Mountain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nusciva fails with the takedown
and Mountain counters with a stiff right hand.
Mountain lands a nice shot that snaps Nusciva's head back.
Nusciva shoots and misses
and Mountain counters with a left to the body.
Mountain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mountain lands a slapping body shot.
Nusciva misses with a takedown
and Mountain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain connects with a body shot that sends Nusciva's belly button to the back.
Mountain connects with a body shot that sends Nusciva's belly button to the back.
Nusciva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mountain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mountain pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nusciva back to the cage. Mountain follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A jab from Mountain does it's job there.
A jab lands there for Mountain.
Nusciva tries to clinch but Mountain moves away
and Mountain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nusciva misses with a takedown attempt
and Mountain counters with a stiff right hand.
Mountain scores with a jab. Nusciva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nusciva fails with the takedown
and Mountain counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mountain scores with a hook.
Mountain punishes Nusciva's body with a nice straight punch.
Nusciva walks into a straight right hand from Mountain.
Mountain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mountain lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nusciva backs up against the cage.
Nusciva fails with the takedown
and Mountain counters with a nice body shot.
Mountain cracks Nusciva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nusciva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mountain counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nusciva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mountain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Mountain does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Mountain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nusciva fails with the takedown
and Mountain counters with a three punch combo that has Nusciva backing up. Nusciva nods at Mountain to acknowledge the strikes.
Nusciva tries for a takedown but Mountain circles away easily
and Mountain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mountain stuns Nusciva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mountain jabs Nusciva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mountain lands with an uppercut that bounces Nusciva off the cage and back into rage.
Nusciva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mountain scores with a nice right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nusciva with a poor takedown
and Mountain counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasko Nusciva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mountain lands with a nice body punch.
Mountain jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nusciva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mountain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nusciva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nusciva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mountain counters with a right hand to the body.
Nusciva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mountain digs a good body shot into Nusciva's ribs.
Mountain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nusciva momentarily.
Nusciva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mountain counters with a nice uppercut.
Nusciva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pasko Nusciva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nusciva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mountain scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mountain throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nusciva moves to clinch but Mountain breaks away
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nusciva fails with the takedown
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mountain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mountain's corner calls for a 1-2. Mountain obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mountain looks to land a combination but Nusciva avoids it well.
Nusciva misses with a takedown
and Mountain counters with a one-two to the body.
Nusciva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nusciva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mountain counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nusciva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nusciva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mountain misses with the combination.
Mountain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nusciva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot lands for Mountain.
Mountain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mountain scores with a shot to the body.
Mountain lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mountain moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nusciva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mountain lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mountain stuns Nusciva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mountain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mountain scores with the left hand. Nusciva knows he should have avoided that one.
Mountain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nusciva doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Mountain to counter with a crisp jab.
Mountain scores with a nice head shot.
Mountain misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mountain cracks Nusciva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nusciva fails with the takedown
and Mountain counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Mountain really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mountain lands a slapping body shot.
Nusciva misses with a takedown
and Mountain counters with a nice body shot.
Nusciva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nusciva has his takedown stuffed
enabling Mountain to counter with a crisp jab.
Nusciva shoots and misses
and Mountain counters with a left and a right that stings Nusciva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasko Nusciva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mountain scores with a hook to the body. Nusciva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nusciva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mountain moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nusciva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mountain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain with a hook.
Nusciva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mountain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nusciva takes one on the button.
Mountain throws a series of strikes that have Nusciva backpedaling.
Nusciva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nusciva is rocked!
Nusciva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mountain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mountain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mountain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oh Nusciva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nusciva misses with a takedown
and Mountain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mountain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nusciva momentarily.
Nusciva seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nusciva shoots and misses
and Mountain counters with a stiff right hand.
Nusciva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mountain counters with a straight right hand.
Mountain connects with the punch.
Mountain scores with a body shot.
Nusciva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mountain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nusciva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nusciva fails with the takedown
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mountain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Mountain.
Nusciva tries for a takedown but Mountain circles away easily
and Mountain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nusciva might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mountain lands a glancing blow to the side of Nusciva's head.
Nusciva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mountain counters with a left to the body.
Nusciva has his takedown stuffed
and Mountain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mountain lunges at Nusciva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nusciva's hand.
Sloppy strikes from Mountain. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body punch from Mountain.
Mountain lands with a cross.
Nusciva misses with a takedown
and Mountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nusciva.
Nusciva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nusciva there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Mountain goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mountain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nusciva's hands.
Nusciva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mountain counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from Mountain lands.
Mountain misses with an uppercut. Nusciva saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nusciva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nusciva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mountain counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Mountain dominated that fourth 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!
Mountain pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nusciva back to the cage. Mountain follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nusciva shoots and misses
and Mountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nusciva with a poor takedown
and Mountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nusciva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mountain counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasko Nusciva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nusciva with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Mountain to counter with a crisp jab.
Nusciva shoots and misses
and Mountain counters with a stiff right hand.
Mountain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nusciva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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.
Mountain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nusciva on the side of the head.
Nusciva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mountain counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nusciva misses with a takedown attempt
and Mountain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A left and a right from Mountain both land. Nice combination.
Mountain with a jab.
Jab from Mountain.
Mountain scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab from Mountain.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mountain!
Mountain bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nusciva tries for a takedown but Mountain circles away easily
and Mountain counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nusciva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nusciva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pasko Nusciva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nusciva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mountain cracks Nusciva with a good jab.
Mountain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nusciva under the eye.
Mountain lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the body from Nusciva misses
and Mountain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mountain cracks Nusciva with an open hand slap.
Mountain cracks Nusciva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nusciva fails with the takedown
and Mountain counters with a stiff right hand.
Nusciva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nusciva misses with a takedown attempt
and Mountain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nusciva misses with a takedown attempt
and Mountain counters with a nice body shot.
Nice cross by Mountain.
Nusciva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mountain counters with a nice uppercut.
Mountain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mountain scores with a nice head shot.
Nusciva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nusciva misses with a takedown
and Mountain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nusciva shoots and misses
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mountain clobbers Nusciva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mountain, as that shot connected.
Mountain with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Nusciva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nusciva fails with the takedown
and Mountain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nusciva with a poor takedown
letting Mountain counter with a right hand.
Nusciva misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mountain counters with a stiff right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Mountain scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mountain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nusciva throws a leg kick
and Mountain counters with a left to the body.
Mountain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jari Mountain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mountain has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 40:50
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 40:50
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 40:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Mountain!
Jari Mountain is the new light heavyweight champion!
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