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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Toaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mingan Napayshni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toaster comes into the arena with Gangsters paradise blaring out of the sound system. Mingan Napayshni has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Frank Toaster's chin.
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ White 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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Toaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mingan Napayshni!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Napayshni stuffs the takedown.
Toaster dives in and grabs Napayshni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Napayshni pushes down on Toaster's head and hops out.
Toaster fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Napayshni avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Toaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Napayshni stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Napayshni wants it to stay on the feet.
Napayshni connects with a right hand. Toaster shakes it off.
Toaster chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Napayshni can pounce on him.
Toaster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Toaster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Toaster is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Toaster.
Toaster shoots in for a double leg but Napayshni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Napayshni lands a lovely overhand right.
Napayshni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Toaster under the eye.
Napayshni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napayshni jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Napayshni goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Napayshni scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Napayshni lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Napayshni clobbers Toaster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Toaster is rocked!
Both fighters circling a little - Napayshni finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Oh Toaster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Napayshni throws a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Napayshni lands a nice shot that snaps Toaster's head back.
Napayshni throws a powerful right kick. Toaster tried to block low but the kick was high! Toaster was taken right off of his feet! Napayshni jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mingan Napayshni!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Corey Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sony Toshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toshi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wu Tang Clan- Click Click kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Corey Williams has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
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139 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Corey Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sony Toshi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Williams tries to bum rush Toshi with a series of wild strikes but Toshi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sony Toshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toshi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Williams.
Toshi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Toshi fails to land the takedown.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Toshi.
Corey Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sony Toshi.
Williams leaves Toshi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Toshi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Toshi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Toshi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Toshi has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a nice leg kick.
Williams sizes up Toshi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams throws a head kick that half lands.
Toshi tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a nice leg kick.
Toshi tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a thumping low kick.
Toshi looks gassed!
Toshi throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Toshi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toshi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a slapping leg kick.
Williams lands with a hook. Toshi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Williams.
Left hook, right uppercut from Williams.
Toshi is rocked!
Toshi misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a nice body shot.
Good leg kick by Williams there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Corey Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Toshi's hands.
Toshi is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Donk. Williams catches Toshi right on the button with a cross.
Toshi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Toshi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Toshi fails with the takedown
and Williams counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Toshi seems to have recovered his senses.
Toshi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Toshi doesn't seem bothered though.
Williams gets a clinch.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams lands with a hook. Toshi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Williams scores with the left hand. Toshi knows he should have avoided that one.
Williams punishes Toshi's body with a nice straight punch.
Toshi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.
Toshi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Williams.
Toshi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toshi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams lands the left hand.
Williams lands a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Williams!
Williams thuds a left hand into Toshi's body.
Toshi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Williams.
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams.
Williams lands a leg kick that knocks Toshi off balance momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Toshi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A solid body kick from Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Williams 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.
Toshi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Williams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Williams fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Toshi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Corey Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Toshi shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Toshi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Toshi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Toshi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
Toshi shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Corey Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sony Toshi.
Toshi is breathing heavily.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Toshi's belly button to the back.
Toshi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Toshi's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toshi shoots and misses
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Toshi's head.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Toshi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Williams connects with the punch.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
Toshi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Williams thuds a left hand into Toshi's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Williams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams throws a combination. Toshi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Williams works Toshi's body with a nice hook.
Toshi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Toshi needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
Williams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Williams throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Williams thuds a left hand into Toshi's body.
Toshi shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Toshi's ribs.
Toshi is trying desperately to land a takedown but Williams is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Toshi.
Williams lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
Williams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Williams tenderised Toshi's leg. Toshi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
Williams throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Williams goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Toshi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Toshi tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A jab lands there for Williams.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toshi shoots and misses
and Williams counters with an outside leg kick.
Toshi needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toshi can do to turn this around?
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Toshi's head.
Toshi misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams lands with a hook. Toshi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Toshi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Toshi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Williams dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams 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.
Toshi shoots and misses
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toshi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Toshi off to one side.
A punch lands to the side of Toshi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Toshi shoots and misses
and Williams counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Corey Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sony Toshi.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
Williams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Toshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Toshi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Toshi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams cracks the inside of Toshi's front leg.
Williams lands a lovely overhand right.
Williams scores with the left hand. Toshi knows he should have avoided that one.
Williams scores with a nice head shot.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Toshi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toshi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Toshi shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Williams scores with a hook to the body. Toshi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Toshi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Toshi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Toshi.
Toshi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Toshi on the side of the head.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Toshi should have avoided that one.
Toshi misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Toshi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Williams connects with a solid leg kick.
Corey Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Toshi needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
Williams scores with a leg kick.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Toshi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Williams cracks Toshi with a good jab.
Williams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toshi on the side of the head.
Sony Toshi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams moves into range and connects with a jab.
Toshi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toshi misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Toshi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sony Toshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Williams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Bear Shield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milka CroCow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bear Shield comes to the cage accompanied by Sleep Now In The Fire By Rage Against The Machine . CroCow has chosen Ratatat - Loud Pipes as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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210 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomas Bear Shield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milka CroCow!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice combo by CroCow! Oh, that's hurt him - Bear Shield falls to the canvas and CroCow follows him into side control.
Bear Shield manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
CroCow is trying to stand back up but Bear Shield is controlling him
Bear Shield seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bear Shield knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for CroCow on the ground.
CroCow tries to get to full guard but Bear Shield has control of the leg.
CroCow regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
CroCow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bear Shield is controlling him.
Bear Shield looking to pass the guard.
Bear Shield wants to control from the top but CroCow keeps moving.
CroCow keeping full guard, as Bear Shield tries to pass.
CroCow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear Shield is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Tomas Bear Shield wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bear Shield shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bear Shield was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
CroCow is looking to improve his position but Bear Shield isn't that keen on the idea.
CroCow is squirming around, avoiding Bear Shield's attempts to control the action.
Bear Shield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bear Shield thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bear Shield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear Shield misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
CroCow is trying to stand.
CroCow tries to hold on but Bear Shield postures up.
CroCow is working to get back to half guard.
Bear Shield misses with a head shot.
Bear Shield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
CroCow is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CroCow regains half guard.
CroCow is looking to improve his position.
Bear Shield passes the guard and advances to mount!
CroCow tries to hold on but Bear Shield pushes him away.
Bear Shield is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. CroCow can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CroCow tries to reverse the position but Bear Shield maintains control.
Bear Shield lands with some vicious ground and pound - can CroCow hang on?
CroCow is squirming around, avoiding Bear Shield's attempts to control the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bear Shield throws a wild left hand from mount and CroCow manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Bear Shield content to control rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bear Shield is looking to pass CroCow's guard but actually CroCow recovers to full guard.
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 Tomas Bear Shield will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bear Shield throws a jab when CroCow was well out of range.
CroCow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bear Shield closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bear Shield lands in his opponent's guard.
Bear Shield has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
CroCow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
CroCow wants to stand and escape but Bear Shield is having none of it.
Bear Shield pushes down on CroCow's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bear Shield trying to pass the guard but CroCow defending well.
Bear Shield is looking to take a break and control but CroCow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear Shield trying to control the pace.
Bear Shield is thwarting CroCow's attempts to control the position.
Bear Shield sitting and controlling from the half guard.
CroCow kicks Bear Shield off and gets back to his feet.
Bear Shield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
CroCow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bear Shield, pushing him back against the cage.
Bear Shield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
CroCow trying to stall but Bear Shield improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CroCow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bear Shield is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
CroCow tries to pull guard but Bear Shield holds him up against the cage and eventually CroCow drops back down to his feet.
CroCow wants to stall.
Bear Shield breaks from the clinch.
CroCow ducks under a wild hook from Bear Shield.
Bear Shield tests CroCow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
CroCow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bear Shield.
Milka CroCow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bear Shield swinging wildly here.
Bear Shield misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by CroCow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
CroCow lands a high kick to the side of Bear Shield's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! CroCow dives into guard, looking to finish.
CroCow trying to control but Bear Shield is working from the bottom.
Bear Shield looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
CroCow decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bear Shield, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CroCow shoots in looking for a takedown but Bear Shield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing CroCow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tomas Bear Shield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milka CroCow.
Bear Shield throws a shot from downtown. CroCow moves away and avoids it.
Bear Shield listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
CroCow moves out of range as Bear Shield strikes.
Bear Shield throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts CroCow, as that shot connected.
Bear Shield's hands are dropping dangerously low here and CroCow connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bear Shield scrambles back to his feet.
Milka CroCow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bear Shield gets a takedown into half guard.
Bear Shield working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
CroCow wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CroCow moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
CroCow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bear Shield is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bear Shieldis looking to pass into half guard but CroCow pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now CroCow is in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
CroCow trying to control but Bear Shield is working from the bottom.
CroCow advances position into side control!
CroCow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Milka CroCow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bear Shield missing with a left hand there. CroCow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
CroCow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bear Shield avoids the head kick by CroCow.
CroCow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bear Shield's calf.
A nice leg kick lands there from CroCow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by CroCow.
CroCow drops Bear Shield with a nice combination! CroCow dives into Bear Shield's guard, looking to finish!
Bear Shield is rocked!
It looks like Tomas Bear Shield has been cut.
CroCow works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Oh Bear Shield is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
CroCow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bear Shield sees it coming and defends easily.
CroCow perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
CroCow is trying to work for a kimura but Bear Shield is defending well.
CroCow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bear Shield sees it coming and defends easily.
Bear Shield trying to hold on to CroCow's head to control him but CroCow postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CroCow prevents Bear Shield from standing back up.
Bear Shield seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
CroCow is looking to take a break and control but Bear Shield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
CroCow is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
CroCow trying to control from half guard but Bear Shield is working away.
CroCow looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
CroCow gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear Shield lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bear Shield takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bear Shield gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bear Shield trying to control the action but CroCow is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
CroCow sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bear Shield lands a nice short elbow.
Tomas Bear Shield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
CroCow is trying to maintain the position but Bear Shield is very close to passing his half guard.
CroCow gets back to full guard.
Bear Shield controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CroCow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bear Shield manages to get himself to full guard.
CroCow trying to control but Bear Shield is working from the bottom.
CroCow stops Bear Shield from standing up.
Bear Shield wants to sweep here but CroCow controlling him for the moment.
CroCow passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CroCow wants to control but Bear Shield is keeping him busy.
CroCow is trying to get an arm triangle but Bear Shield is defending well.
Bear Shield tries to buck CroCow off but CroCow is having none of it.
CroCow trying to control the action but Bear Shield is working from the bottom.
Bear Shield is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
CroCow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bear Shield keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milka CroCow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think CroCow has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milka CroCow!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ren Rothschild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kato Aspenia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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133 lbs
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27
130 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ren Rothschild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kato Aspenia!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aspenia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Aspenia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aspenia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rothschild has momentary wrist control but Aspenia slips an elbow through the middle.
Aspenia trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rothschild's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rothschild holds on and takes a little breather.
Rothschild trying to control the position.
Rothschild is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rothschild throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rothschild holds on and takes a little breather.
Rothschild will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rothschild has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aspenia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aspenia wants to control from the top but Rothschild keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aspenia wants to stand but Rothschild has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Aspenia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rothschild works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rothschild throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rothschild is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aspenia is aware though and is defending well.
Aspenia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aspenia looking to sit in guard and control but Rothschild gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rothschild controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rothschild's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild trying to control the position from guard on top but Aspenia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aspenia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aspenia shoots in and drives through. Rothschild sprawls well.
Rothschild feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rothschild wants to control from the top but Aspenia keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aspenia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rothschild controls the pace.
Rothschild trying to control but Aspenia is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Ren Rothschild wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rothschild closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Aspenia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rothschild lands a takedown into guard.
Rothschild is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild gets to his feet. Aspenia looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Aspenia misses with a two punch combination.
Aspenia misses with a wild combination.
Rothschild drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rothschild trying to control the position but Aspenia is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ren Rothschild 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.
Rothschild looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Aspenia!
Rothschild thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Rothschild wants to control the pace but Aspenia is squirming around nicely.
Rothschild throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rothschild landing strikes from the mount.
You get the feeling that Aspenia really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aspenia holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rothschild tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rothschild connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rothschild with a couple of short strikes.
Aspenia is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rothschild tries to control but Aspenia wriggling away.
Rothschild misses with a head shot.
Rothschild wants to control but instead Aspenia manages to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aspenia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rothschild.
Rothschild throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rothschild is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rothschild is trying to work for a kimura but Aspenia is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aspenia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rothschild.
Rothschild is looking for a kimura but Aspenia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rothschild to get the leverage.
Rothschild stands up from half guard.
Aspenia has closed the distance and engaged Rothschild in a clinch.
Rothschild jumps into guard, dragging Aspenia to the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aspenia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rothschild trying to control the position.
Rothschild is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild is looking for a triangle but Aspenia pushes his legs off easily.
Aspenia throwing strikes from guard but Rothschild blocks nicely.
Aspenia throws a big right hand that misses.
Rothschild pulls Aspenia in to control the position.
Rothschild is looking for a triangle but Aspenia pushes his legs off easily.
Aspenia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rothschild. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rothschild looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rothschild has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aspenia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rothschild keeping moving, preventing Aspenia from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ren Rothschild dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rothschild avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rothschild clinches.
Aspenia is trying to break free.
Rothschild pulls guard.
Rothschild is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rothschild really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aspenia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rothschild 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.
Aspenia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aspenia is looking to work some ground and pound but Rothschild has wrist control.
Rothschild is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aspenia defends well.
Aspenia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rothschild has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aspenia has managed to get both his arms back between Rothschild's legs - danger averted.
Rothschild is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aspenia is sitting in close to Rothschild's body. Rothschild has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Aspenia is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Aspenia is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rothschild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ren Rothschild!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Radcliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terrance Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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27
153 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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27
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Terrance Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Radcliff!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radcliff swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Radcliff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Radcliff throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith lands the left hand.
It looks like Bruno Radcliff has been cut.
Radcliff is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Radcliff has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Radcliff there as he acknowledges the shot.
Radcliff lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Radcliff.
Radcliff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Radcliff tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Radcliff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Radcliff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Radcliff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radcliff lands a nice elbow.
Radcliff manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Radcliff lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Radcliff tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Radcliff lands a damaging elbow.
Radcliff misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Radcliff has Smith pushed against the cage.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Radcliff throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Radcliff lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Radcliff wants to stall.
Radcliff throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Radcliff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Radcliff.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Radcliff lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Radcliff landing knees to the head.
Radcliff is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Radcliff throws an elbow but misses.
Radcliff crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Radcliff.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Radcliff creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Radcliff misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Radcliff.
Radcliff misses with a knee strike.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Radcliff won't allow it.
Radcliff has Smith pressed against the cage.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Radcliff has him pressed against the cage.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Radcliff misses with a knee strike.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Radcliff.
Smith avoiding damage as Radcliff throws knees to the body.
Radcliff scores with a knee to the head.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Radcliff just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Radcliff lands a damaging elbow.
Radcliff using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Radcliff with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Radcliff tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Radcliff taking a breather.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Radcliff keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Radcliff won't allow it.
Radcliff connects with a knee to the head.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Radcliff.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Radcliff tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Radcliff pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Radcliff stalling.
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!
Radcliff is trying to stall.
Radcliff using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Radcliff has double underhooks.
Radcliff with an attempt at a knee that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Radcliff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Radcliff has double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Radcliff misses with a knee to the head.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Radcliff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Radcliff's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Radcliff tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Radcliff momentarily.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Radcliff.
A swing and a miss from Radcliff.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Radcliff should have avoided that one.
Radcliff throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Radcliff takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Radcliff on the side of the head.
Radcliff slips a jab from Smith.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radcliff chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Radcliff walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Radcliff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Radcliff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Radcliff fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Terrance Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Radcliff is rocked!
Radcliff takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Radcliff is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Radcliff is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Radcliff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Radcliff saw that one coming.
Radcliff seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
BOOM! Smith lands a beautiful left hook that drops Radcliff. Radcliff tries to recover but Smith is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Radcliff lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrance Smith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gus Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparring PartnerBJJJ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). PartnerBJJJ has chosen DJ KOOL as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gus Jackson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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184 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gus Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sparring PartnerBJJJ!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PartnerBJJJ is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jackson's half guard.
Jackson tries to roll over but PartnerBJJJ keeps him under control.
PartnerBJJJ is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. PartnerBJJJ lands a nice short elbow.
PartnerBJJJ throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for PartnerBJJJ on the ground.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but PartnerBJJJ scores with a couple of nice shots.
PartnerBJJJ is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
PartnerBJJJ is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
PartnerBJJJ missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from PartnerBJJJ.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
PartnerBJJJ throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
PartnerBJJJ has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
PartnerBJJJ is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PartnerBJJJ missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from PartnerBJJJ.
PartnerBJJJ throwing strikes but missing.
PartnerBJJJ passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from PartnerBJJJ there.
PartnerBJJJ thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
PartnerBJJJ is stalling here. Jackson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! PartnerBJJJ seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jackson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jackson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
PartnerBJJJ gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson wants to stand up but PartnerBJJJ has a hold of him and won't allow it.
PartnerBJJJ looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
PartnerBJJJ is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
PartnerBJJJ looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
PartnerBJJJ is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jackson has his hands clasped together but PartnerBJJJ extends an breaks Jackson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by PartnerBJJJ.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sparring PartnerBJJJ!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rauta Nilkka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mista Blista (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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194 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rauta Nilkka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mista Blista!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilkka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blista looks to land a combination but Nilkka avoids it well.
Blista takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blista delivers a nice body kick.
Blista throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Blista throws a front kick aimed at Nilkka's knee but Nilkka avoids it well.
Nilkka checks a low kick from Blista.
Blista tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blista throws a right and a left that Nilkka avoids nicely.
A clash of legs there as Blista blocks the low kick.
Blista tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blista. Nilkka does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blista goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blista tries to land a front kick but Nilkka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blista throws a head kick that misses.
Blista throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blista misses with a body kick.
Blista checks the leg kick.
Blista attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blista ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nilkka moves away.
Blista throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blista.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blista misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blista lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nilkka takes a step back to recover.
Blista rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nilkka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blista throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blista ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nilkka moves away.
Nilkka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blista walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nilkka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A head kick from Blista lands but Nilkka takes it in his stride.
It looks like Rauta Nilkka has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blista thuds his shin into the meat of Nilkka's side.
Blista looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Blista fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blista moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blista dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nilkka. That did some damage!
Nilkka throws a hook to the side of Blista's head but Blista sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blista just misses with a punch to the body.
Blista tried to score with a low kick but Nilkka checks it.
Blista throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blista throws a head kick but Nilkka moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blista throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blista throws an overhand right that lands on Nilkka's shoulder, as Nilkka tries to avoid the shot.
Blista lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nilkka's sensitive parts.
Nilkka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blista moves out of range as Nilkka throws a body kick.
Blista shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blista throws a series of punches but Nilkka avoids them all with ease.
Blista cracks the inside of Nilkka's front leg.
Blista is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nilkka rather than just go for the knockout.
Nilkka avoids the head kick by Blista.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mista Blista dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rauta Nilkka's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Blista thows a body kick. Nilkka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Blista throws a body kick that misses.
Blista lands the left hand.
Blista uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nilkka has time to react.
Nilkka looks to land a body kick but Blista moved away.
Blista connects with a body shot that sends Nilkka's belly button to the back.
Mista Blista seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blista throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nilkka motions for Blista to come forward. Nilkka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rauta Nilkka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nilkka throws a low kick but Blista moves out of range easily.
Nilkka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nilkka lands a really nice looking cross but Blista seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilkka looks to land a body kick but Blista moved away.
Blista dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nilkka. That did some damage!
Blista scores with a kick to the body.
Blista connects with a body shot that sends Nilkka's belly button to the back.
Blista lands a really nice looking cross but Nilkka seems unphased.
Blista dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blista punishes Nilkka's body with a nice straight punch.
Blista scores with a head kick.
Blista misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blista pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A good leg kick by Blista.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilkka moves away from the strike by Blista.
Blista throws a head kick but Nilkka moves out of range.
Blista lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Blista misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice jab there from Blista.
Blista has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nilkka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blista misses with a looping left.
Blista scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blista throws out a powerful jab.
Nilkka will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nilkka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blista stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nilkka.
Nilkka looks for the body kick but Blista saw that one coming.
Blista lands a nice looking body kick.
Jab by Blista.
Mista Blista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blista fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilkka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blista looks for the body kick but Nilkka saw that one coming.
Blista walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nilkka blocks a low kick nicely.
Blista shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilkka throws a body kick that misses.
Blista throws a leg kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blista fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nilkka takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mista Blista showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rauta Nilkka's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Blista thuds a left hand into Nilkka's body.
Blista misses with a double jab.
Nilkka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blista throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Blista tries to land a leg kick but Nilkka saw it coming and moves away.
Nilkka throws a series of strikes that have Blista backpedaling.
Blista tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nilkka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blista takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Blista is looking to slow Nilkka down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blista throws a right and a left that Nilkka avoids nicely.
Blista just misses with a punch to the body.
Blista with a hook.
Blista's corner calls for a 1-2. Blista obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blista lands with a nice body punch.
Blista works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nilkka throws out a leg kick but Blista moves out of range and Nilkka only half commits.
A head kick misses from Blista.
Rauta Nilkka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blista throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
An inside leg kick from Blista misses.
Blista tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blista throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blista throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nilkka lands a head kick. Blista smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blista keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nilkka.
Blista scores with a one two! Nilkka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Blista misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilkka blocks the body kick.
Blista throws a head kick that misses
and Nilkka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Blista avoids the body shot from Nilkka.
Blista tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blista throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blista lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nilkka blocks a leg kick.
Blista throws a body kick that misses.
Nilkka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mista Blista is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blista throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nilkka moves out of range as Blista strikes.
Blista throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Blista throws a lazy head kick
and Blista takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nilkka might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nilkka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blista. Blista obviously looking to wear him down.
Blista misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nilkka checks a leg kick nicely.
Nilkka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nilkka misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mista Blista comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blista 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mista Blista!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Nakarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nakarainen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Juice Leskinen - Vaasankin veri vapisee. Vinny Jones will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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149 lbs
6 - 0 - 1 |
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24
153 lbs
9 - 1 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku Nakarainen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Vinny Jones!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nakarainen.
Nakarainen slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Nakarainen looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nakarainen.
Nakarainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nakarainen moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones throws a jab when Nakarainen was well out of range.
Nakarainen throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Nakarainen misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones avoids the body shot from Nakarainen.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakarainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakarainen. Nakarainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Nakarainen cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Nakarainen misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Nakarainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nakarainen throws a body kick that misses.
Nakarainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikku Nakarainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Nakarainen's shoulder, as Nakarainen tries to avoid the shot.
Nakarainen tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Nakarainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nakarainen fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
Nakarainen misses with a low kick.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakarainen shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vinny Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakarainen wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Nice body punch from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Nakarainen counters with an inside leg kick.
Jones misses with a straight right.
A jab lands there for Nakarainen.
Pikku Nakarainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakarainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakarainen shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakarainen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nakarainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Nakarainen misses with a kick to the body
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nakarainen closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Nakarainen pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nakarainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nakarainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakarainen.
Nakarainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones throws a jab when Nakarainen was well out of range.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakarainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku Nakarainen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones looks to land a right hand but Nakarainen moved out of range.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nakarainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakarainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nakarainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Nakarainen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a jab when Nakarainen was well out of range.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Nakarainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Nakarainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakarainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nakarainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nakarainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Nakarainen saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nakarainen is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Nakarainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakarainen throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nakarainen tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Nakarainen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakarainen blocks a jab.
Jones misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Nakarainen swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Nakarainen saw that one coming.
Nakarainen tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Nakarainen feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Nakarainen throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nakarainen throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Nakarainen only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nakarainen.
Jones throws a body punch but Nakarainen moves out of range.
Jones throws a jab when Nakarainen was well out of range.
Nakarainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakarainen.
Nakarainen wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vinny Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nakarainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Nakarainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nakarainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nakarainen looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones with a nice cross.
Nakarainen throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nakarainen.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nakarainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakarainen shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Nakarainen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nakarainen throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Nakarainen.
Nakarainen slips a jab from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nakarainen thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Nakarainen pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Nakarainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Nakarainen moved out of range.
Nakarainen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakarainen scores a takedown into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakarainen tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stops Nakarainen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Nakarainen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones stops Nakarainen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakarainen controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jones manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nakarainen in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jones is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pikku Nakarainen!
Pikku Nakarainen retains his featherweight title!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nero Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vale Valhall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valhall comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Amon Amarth - Valhall Awaits Me kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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260 lbs
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275 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Nero Wolf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vale Valhall!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valhall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Vale Valhall has been cut.
Wolf looks to land a combination but Valhall avoids it well.
Wolf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wolf throws a body punch but Valhall moves out of range.
Valhall missing with a left hand there. Wolf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valhall clinches with his opponent.
Valhall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wolf blocks a body shot from Valhall.
A short right from Valhall.
It looks like Nero Wolf has been cut.
Valhall tries for a takedown but Wolf manages to get underhooks.
Valhall cracks Wolf with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf working hard to break the clinch.
Valhall scores with a shot to the side of Wolf's head.
Valhall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valhall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Valhall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wolf looks to throw the jab but Valhall is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valhall lands a glancing blow to the side of Wolf's head.
Wolf fails to land with a series of punches.
Wolf misses with a hook.
Valhall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wolf swings for the body but Valhall moves out of range.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valhall as he jumps to the side.
Valhall takes a swing at Wolf's ribcage but misses.
Valhall scores with a head kick. Wolf tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolf darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Valhall connects with a looping right hand.
Wolf lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Valhall.
Valhall throws a leg kick which misses Wolf's front leg but catches the back leg as Wolf tries to avoid it.
Wolf jabs at Valhall's body.
Nice defenses there by Valhall.
Valhall takes a swing at Wolf's ribcage but misses.
Valhall misses with a straight left.
Valhall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolf.
Valhall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wolf throws a jab when Valhall was well out of range.
Wolf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valhall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valhall throws a big shot that misses.
Nero Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wolf just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolf throws out a loose jab but Valhall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valhall.
Valhall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf moves away.
Valhall scores with a jab to the body.
Wolf misses with a series of wild punches.
Wolf takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wolf is breathing heavily.
Valhall slips under a jab from Wolf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valhall shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wolf is trying to defend but Valhall finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valhall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wolf is looking to improve his position.
Valhall passes to side control.
Valhall stands up.
Valhall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wolf fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vale Valhall dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wolf throws a predictable looking body shot
and Valhall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valhall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolf.
Valhall scores with a nice strike.
Valhall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Valhall connects with the punch.
Valhall staying out of range there.
Wolf misses with a left hand
and Valhall holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valhall has Wolf pushed against the cage.
Wolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wolf.
Wolf wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valhall has him pressed against the cage.
Valhall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valhall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valhall tries to throw a body punch but Wolf avoids it by throwing Valhall back against the cage.
Valhall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wolf's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf tries to break the clinch but Valhall is controlling the position.
Valhall lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Valhall.
Valhall controlling the action here for a moment.
Valhall is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Valhall lands a hook that snaps the head of Wolf backwards.
Wolf is rocked!
Valhall will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wolf up against the cage.
Valhall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wolf's efforts to push away.
Valhall controlling the action here for a moment.
Valhall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wolf working hard to break the clinch.
Wolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf is trying to break the clinch but Valhall has him pressed against the cage.
Valhall lands with a right to the head.
Oh Wolf is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Valhall content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Valhall fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Valhall fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Valhall as the two fighters clinch.
Valhall breaks the clinch.
Wolf drops his hands momentarily and Valhall needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Wolf just on the top of the head. Wolf drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Wolf - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vale Valhall!
Vale Valhall is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ara Virta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reijo Rymy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rymy has chosen Killswitch Engage - Holy Diver as his entrance music. Ara Virta could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Reijo Rymy's chin.
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193 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ara Virta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reijo Rymy!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virta jabs Rymy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ara Virta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rymy moves into the clinch.
Rymy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Virta trying to control the position but instead, Rymy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Virta into the cage.
Rymy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Virta.
Virta content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rymy taking a breather.
Virta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Virta leaning against his opponent.
Rymy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Virta gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Virta lands with a light punch inside.
Virta holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rymy is trying to stall.
Rymy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rymy working aggressively here.
Virta tries to stall but Rymy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ara Virta.
Rymy fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virta scoring well with a low kick there.
Virta dives in and grabs Rymy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rymy pushes down on Virta's head and hops out.
That kick from Virta tenderised Rymy's leg. Rymy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rymy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Virta misses with a hook
and Rymy counters with a nice uppercut.
Rymy misses with a takedown attempt - Virta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ara Virta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reijo Rymy.
A jab from Virta does it's job there.
A left and a right from Virta both land. Nice combination.
Rymy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Virta.
Virta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rymy manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Rymy.
Rymy slips a jab from Virta.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rymy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Virta slips under a jab.
Virta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rymy moves into the clinch successfully.
Virta breaks from the clinch.
Virta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Virta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Virta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rymy.
Virta throws a leg kick but Rymy moved away.
Virta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rymy circles away quickly and effectively.
Rymy blocks a head kick by Virta.
Virta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rymy trying to control here.
Rymy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Virta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Virta's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rymy wants to control but Virta is keeping busy.
Virta controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Rymy is looking to control Virta but Virta is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Virta tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Virta is looking to improve his position but Rymy isn't that keen on the idea.
Rymy controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virta wants to hold on but Rymy pushes him away.
Virta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Virta is squirming around, avoiding Rymy's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rymy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ara Virta dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Virta. No joy for Rymy on that attempt.
Rymy throws a shot from downtown. Virta moves away and avoids it.
Ara Virta is winning the standup battle so far.
Virta tries to clinch but Rymy moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rymy. Virta does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Rymy misses.
Rymy swings for the body but Virta moves out of range.
Rymy misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Virta does no damage.
Rymy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Virta digs a good hook to Rymy's body.
Rymy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rymy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Rymy misses.
The fighters circling - Virta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Virta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rymy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virta misses with a two punch combination.
Rymy misses with a wild body shot.
Virta looks to land a combination but Rymy avoids it well.
Rymy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Virta.
Rymy throws a one two combo.
Virta throws a shot from downtown. Rymy moves away and avoids it.
Rymy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Virta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rymy avoids the body shot from Virta.
A slow jab from Rymy misses its intended target.
Virta scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rymy loads up on a big right hand but Virta slips the punch.
Virta misses with a low kick.
Rymy slips a jab from Virta.
Rymy lands a head shot.
Rymy throws a nice looking combination but Virta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Virta throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virta throws a leg kick which misses Rymy's front leg but catches the back leg as Rymy tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virta ducks under a wild hook from Rymy.
Virta looks to land a left hand but Rymy moved out of range nicely.
Virta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rymy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rymy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Virta moves away.
Virta throws a sloppy head kick and Rymy moves out of range easily.
Virta shoots in for a takedown but Rymy shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Virta misses.
Rymy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Virta lands with a kick to the temple. Rymy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Virta throws a leg kick that misses.
Rymy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ara Virta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reijo Rymy.
Rymy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Virta.
Rymy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Virta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rymy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Virta misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Virta as he connects with a hook.
Virta throws a leg kick that misses.
Rymy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Virta punishes Rymy's body with a nice straight punch.
Virta lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No luck for Rymy with that takedown attempt.
Virta throws a head kick that misses.
Virta moves out of range as Rymy strikes.
Rymy blocks a head kick by Virta.
Nice shot lands for Rymy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rymy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Virta throws a nice looking combination but Rymy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rymy has Virta up against the cage in a clinch.
Rymy is trying desperately to land a takedown but Virta is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rymy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rymy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Virta trying to stall but Rymy improves his position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Virta lands a nice uppercut.
Virta tries to throw a body punch but Rymy avoids it by throwing Virta back against the cage.
Rymy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Virta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rymy's brow.
Rymy stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rymy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Virta is stalling here.
Rymy avoiding damage as Virta throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rymy.
Rymy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ara Virta will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rymy cracks Virta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Virta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Virta misses with a body shot.
Virta ducks under a wild hook from Rymy.
Rymy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Virta keeps Rymy at a distance using the push kick.
Virta misses with a series of wild punches.
Rymy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ara Virta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rymy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Virta has time to react.
Virta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rymy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Virta moves away.
Rymy lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Virta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rymy.
Virta throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Virta.
Virta misses with a looping right.
A combination from Virta does no damage.
Virta attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Virta misses with a wild combination.
Virta misses with a low kick.
Virta misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Virta.
Rymy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rymy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Virta's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Virta duly obliges.
Virta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rymy takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Virta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rymy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rymy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rymy takes an elbow to the temple.
Rymy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rymy lands an uppercut.
Virta is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Virta throws a punch but it's blocked by Rymy.
Virta lands a hook that snaps the head of Rymy backwards.
Virta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Virta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rymy avoids the elbow strike from Virta, against the cage.
Virta tries to land knees in the clinch but Rymy avoids the damage to the body.
Virta is trying to stall.
Virta misses with some punches.
Virta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rymy lands a nice uppercut.
Virta gets underhooks to prevent Rymy's takedown attempt.
Virta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rymy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Virta is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rymy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Virta's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rymy blocks an uppercut.
Rymy blocks the elbow strike.
Virta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rymy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Virta prevents it.
Rymy breaks from the clinch.
Virta moves out of range as Rymy strikes.
Virta tries a head kick but it misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rymy checks a leg kick.
Virta walks into a jab.
Nice shot lands for Virta.
Nice sprawl there from Virta as Rymy shoots in.
Ara Virta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reijo Rymy.
Virta misses with an uppercut
and Rymy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rymy.
Rymy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rymy misses the shot to the body.
Virta throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Virta throws a looping overhand right but Rymy ducks down to avoid it.
Virta tries to clinch but Rymy is having none of it.
Virta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rymy is able to avoid easily.
Rymy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Virta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rymy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Virta staying out of range there.
Virta slips a straight right by Rymy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Virta.
Virta throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ara Virta clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Virta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rymy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reijo Rymy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rymy working aggressively here.
Rymy lands a nice uppercut.
Rymy is trying to drag Virta to the mat but Virta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from Rymy - that landed with a thud.
Rymy can't find room to land a body shot as Virta controls the action.
Rymy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Virta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Virta is pushing Rymy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rymy as Virta tries to tie him up.
Virta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rymy or not.
Virta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Virta misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Virta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rymy taking a breather.
Virta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rymy.
Virta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rymy breaks from the clinch.
Virta doesn't manage to clinch there - Rymy circles away.
Virta connects with an inside leg kick.
Rymy misses with a straight left.
Virta staying out of range there.
Rymy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Virta. Virta obviously looking to wear him down.
Rymy drops his hands momentarily and Virta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big right from Rymy misses.
Virta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Virta fails to land with a series of punches.
Virta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Virta finds it's target.
Rymy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Virta scores with a jab. Rymy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rymy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Virta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rymy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rymy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Virta throws a hook but Rymy blocks it.
Virta throws a wild body kick that Rymy sees coming a mile off.
Virta shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rymy eats them both and turns towards Virta to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Virta throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Virta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rymy tries to move into range but Virta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Virta throws out a loose jab but Rymy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rymy drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rymy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Virta is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Virta has escaped and now he's on top!
Rymy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rymy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Virta passes into half guard.
Virta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rymy's head.
Virta escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rymy with a jab.
Rymy misses the shot to the body.
Virta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Virta cracks Rymy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rymy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rymy misses with a punch on the inside.
Virta is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rymy can't break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rymy digs a right hand into Virta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Virta's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Virta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Virta is trying to break the clinch but Rymy has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Virta holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rymy has hold of one of Virta's legs. Virta is fighting the takedown attempt but Rymy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Virta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rymy is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ara Virta will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rymy loads up on a big right hand but Virta slips the punch.
Virta looks to throw the jab but Rymy is out of range.
A lazy left from Virta finds it's target.
Virta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Virta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Virta misses the shot to the body.
Virta tries to bum rush Rymy with a series of wild strikes but Rymy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Virta cracks Rymy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Virta looks to score with a jab to the body but Rymy is just out of range.
Virta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rymy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rymy showed some decent athleticism there.
Rymy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rymy is trying to control the action in half guard but Virta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Virta is trying to stand back up but Rymy is controlling him
Virta is staying active underneath Rymy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Rymy seems content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Virta is looking to improve his position.
Virta is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Virta misses with a two punch combination.
Rymy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Virta misses the shot to the body.
Rymy throws a jab but it's blocked by Virta.
A big left from Virta misses.
Virta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reijo Rymy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Virta misses with a kick to the body.
Virta misses with a looping left.
Virta throws a shot from downtown. Rymy moves away and avoids it.
Rymy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Virta avoids it really well and circles away.
Virta scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Virta. Rymy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rymy moves away from the strike by Virta.
Virta throws a series of punches but Rymy moves out of range.
Virta throws a nice looking combination but Rymy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Virta throws a lazy right hand but Rymy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Virta takes one to the side of the head.
Rymy connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Ara Virta has been cut.
Virta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Virta.
Virta throws a looping overhand right but Rymy ducks down to avoid it.
Rymy lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virta moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rymy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rymy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rymy fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virta looks to land a combination but Rymy avoids it well.
A big left from Rymy misses.
Virta slips a jab and a cross from Rymy.
Virta lands with an overhand left.
Virta throws a big shot that misses.
Rymy swinging wildly here.
Rymy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ara Virta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Virta throws a right and a left that Rymy avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Virta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Virta with a nice cross.
Rymy throws a lazy right hand but Virta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reijo Rymy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Virta has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ara Virta!
Ara Virta retains his middleweight title!
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