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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Isotalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Antti Isotalo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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245 lbs
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250 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Isotalo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Isotalo shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Isotalo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into Isotalo's guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Isotalo keeps moving.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Isotalo keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Erik Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is nestled in close to Isotalo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones wants to control but Isotalo is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones passes to side control.
Jones lands some shots froms side control.
Jones tries for a kimura but Isotalo is defending well.
Jones advances nicely into full mount.
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Isotalo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones landing shots from mount.
Jones tries to control but Isotalo wriggling away.
The referee warns Isotalo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Isotalo is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Isotalo is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Jones! Isotalo is hurt baaadly! Jones is firing away with more strikes - Isotalo is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Tammipuomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filip Suligoj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tammipuomi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Marco Marfè Parodia, Marco è Dens! Pubblicità Divertente Napoletano.... Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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221 lbs
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222 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marco Tammipuomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Filip Suligoj!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suligoj's corner calls for a 1-2. Suligoj obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tammipuomi throws a body kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Suligoj.
Tammipuomi moves out of range of the leg kick from Suligoj.
Tammipuomi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suligoj.
That kick from Suligoj tenderised Tammipuomi's leg. Tammipuomi is trying to keep his angry face on.
A left lands for Tammipuomi.
Suligoj thows a leg kick but Tammipuomi checks it
and Tammipuomi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tammipuomi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tammipuomi throws a big right hand that misses.
Tammipuomi tries to free his leg and advance position but Suligoj is retaining full guard.
Suligoj really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tammipuomi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tammipuomi throwing strikes from guard but Suligoj blocks nicely.
Tammipuomi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Suligoj is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tammipuomi, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tammipuomi is looking to sinch up a triangle. Suligoj throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tammipuomi's body to avoid the submission. Tammipuomi has instead reached around Suligoj's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tammipuomi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marco Tammipuomi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juha Tappio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anabolinen Steroidi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tappio comes to the cage accompanied by Kari Tapio - Juna kulkee vaan. Steroidi has chosen Michael Jackson - Billie Jean as his entrance music. Anabolinen Steroidi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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166 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Tappio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabolinen Steroidi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tappio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tappio takes a swing at Steroidi's ribcage but misses.
Tappio shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tappio was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Steroidi is trying to escape the mount.
Tappio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steroidi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Steroidi tries to reverse the position but Tappio maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steroidi tries to lock up and control but Tappio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tappio prevents Steroidi from getting the reversal.
Tappio tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tappio is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tappio controlling from the full mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tappio has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi taking shots to the head.
Tappio content just to control the position here.
Tappio prevents Steroidi from getting the reversal.
Tappio tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tappio prevents Steroidi from getting the reversal.
Tappio controlling his opponent.
Tappio trying to control but Steroidi is having none of it.
Tappio controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tappio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tappio landing shots from mount.
Tappio controlling from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steroidi wants to control but Tappio is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Tappio.
Tappio controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappio prevents Steroidi from getting the reversal.
Tappio sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steroidi is looking to get to half guard.
Tappio lands a big shot there that rocks Steroidi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Steroidi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Steroidi is looking to control Tappio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steroidi avoid being mounted?
Steroidi wants to improve his position but Tappio is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Tappio.
Steroidi tries to roll over but Tappio keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi trying to control but Tappio postures up.
Steroidi wants to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tappio is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steroidi taking some punishment here, with Tappio in his half guard.
It looks like Tappio is going to stand back up.
Tappio not doing much here.
Steroidi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tappio wants to stand but Steroidi is controlling his posture from full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steroidi trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Tappio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tappio misses with a body shot.
Tappio fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Steroidi to the ground. Tappio is now in Steroidi's guard.
Tappio landing some decent shots from guard.
Steroidi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tappio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steroidi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Steroidi trying to control the position.
Steroidi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tappio is aware though and is defending well.
Steroidi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tappio would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steroidi's head.
Tappio won't allow Steroidi to sweep him here.
Tappio slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tappio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steroidi is keeping the position for now.
Tappio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Steroidi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tappio is one step ahead there.
Tappio trying to control but Steroidi is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Juha Tappio.
Steroidi throws a jab but it's blocked by Tappio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steroidi manages to avoid it.
Tappio shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Steroidi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steroidi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tappio pulls his head out easily.
Tappio controlling the action here.
Tappio tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tappio performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi wants to control but Tappio is keeping busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Steroidi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tappio trying to control the position from guard on top but Steroidi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Juha Tappio.
Steroidi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tappio closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Steroidi quickly recovers to half guard.
Tappio wants to free his trapped foot but Steroidi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tappio is looking to take a break and control but Steroidi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steroidi is looking for a sweep. Tappio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi trying to hold on to Tappio's head to control him but Tappio postures up.
Steroidi is looking to improve his position.
Steroidi is doing well to control the position and prevent Tappio from advancing to side control.
Tappio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steroidi keeps working.
We're going to have a standup here because Juha Tappio wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Steroidi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tappio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steroidi's corner calls for a 1-2. Steroidi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tappio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Tappio dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice defenses there by Tappio.
A combination from Tappio does no damage.
Steroidi slips under a jab from Tappio.
Steroidi throws a series of punches but Tappio avoids them all with ease.
Tappio throws a series of punches but Steroidi moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steroidi misses with the combination.
Steroidi misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steroidi tries to clinch up but Tappio circles away and keeps his distance.
Tappio displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steroidi.
Steroidi doesn't manage to clinch there - Tappio circles away.
Tappio throws a series of punches but Steroidi avoids them all with ease.
Tappio displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Anabolinen Steroidi has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappio slips a jab from Steroidi.
Juha Tappio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tappio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tappio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steroidi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tappio connects with a looping right hand.
Anabolinen Steroidi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tappio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steroidi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tappio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappio wants to stand but Steroidi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Steroidi working a defensive guard but Tappio manages to pass into side control anyway.
Tappio controlling the position.
Steroidi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tappio is trying to stand.
Steroidi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tappio defending well though.
Tappio tries to kick Steroidi off but Steroidi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tappio is refusing to be controlled, as Steroidi sits in half guard.
Steroidi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi prevents Tappio from standing back up.
Tappio trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Steroidi wants to work for an arm triangle but Tappio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tappio manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A punch combination from Tappio misses.
Steroidi walks into a stiff left hand from Tappio.
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!
Tappio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steroidi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tappio swings away with a body shot that misses
and Steroidi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Juha Tappio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steroidi prevents Tappio from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juha Tappio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tappio 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juha Tappio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Creaturos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pena Hirmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creaturos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Riverside - O2 Panic Room. Hirmu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: AC/DC - War Machine. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Pena Hirmu enters the cage!
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194 lbs
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195 lbs
12 - 12 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Creaturos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Hirmu!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creaturos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Hirmu to counter with a crisp jab.
Creaturos shoots in looking for a takedown. Hirmu tries to sprawl out of it but Creaturos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hirmu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Creaturos misses the shot to the body.
Creaturos shoots in looking for a takedown. Hirmu tries to sprawl out of it but Creaturos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hirmu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Creaturos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creaturos just misses with a punch to the body.
Hirmu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Anthony Creaturos has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Creaturos. Hirmu does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirmu throws a right hand that Creaturos ducks under and follows up with a left that Creaturos also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown by Creaturos or perhaps it was just good defense by Hirmu which made him look bad.
Creaturos shoots in for a takedown but Hirmu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hirmu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hirmu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hirmu is looking to take a break and control but Creaturos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hirmu wants to work for an arm triangle but Creaturos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creaturos trying to control but Hirmu postures up.
Hirmu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Creaturos!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirmu fails to advance to Creaturos's back.
Creaturos tries to hold on but Hirmu pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creaturos manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hirmu is thwarting Creaturos's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Anthony Creaturos just wasn't active enough.
Creaturos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hirmu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hirmu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Creaturos misses with the body kick
and Hirmu counters with a nice uppercut.
Creaturos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hirmu counters with a two punch combo.
Creaturos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Creaturos walks into a stiff left hand from Hirmu.
Creaturos shoots and misses
enabling Hirmu to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creaturos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hirmu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creaturos with a poor takedown
and Hirmu counters with a nice uppercut.
Creaturos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hirmu tries to avoid it but Creaturos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hirmu to the ground. Hirmu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anthony Creaturos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creaturos is breathing heavily.
Hirmu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Creaturos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pena Hirmu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Creaturos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hirmu throws a looping overhand right but Creaturos ducks down to avoid it.
Hirmu scores with a body shot.
Creaturos dives in and grabs Hirmu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hirmu pushes down on Creaturos's head and hops out.
Pena Hirmu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Creaturos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hirmu avoids it really well and circles away.
Creaturos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hirmu tries to get to full guard but Creaturos has control of the leg.
Hirmu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirmu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Creaturos.
Hirmu wants to control but Creaturos is keeping busy.
Creaturos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Creaturos is trying to control. Hirmu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hirmu trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creaturos wants to control the pace but Hirmu is squirming around nicely.
Hirmu is desperately trying to improve his position but Creaturos has a good base and remains in mount.
Hirmu gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirmu won't allow Creaturos to pass to mount.
Creaturos is trying to control. Hirmu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hirmu regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hirmu is on top in guard.
Creaturos looking for a sweep. Not yet Creaturos, not yet.
Creaturos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Anthony Creaturos.
Creaturos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creaturos fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Creaturos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creaturos throws a sloppy head kick and Hirmu moves out of range easily.
Creaturos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Creaturos cracks a nice hook into Hirmu's ribs.
Creaturos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hirmu counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creaturos walks into a jab.
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 Anthony Creaturos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Creaturos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hirmu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hirmu wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Creaturos is defended easily by Hirmu.
Hirmu thuds a left hand into Creaturos's body.
Hirmu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hirmu takes a swing at Creaturos's ribcage but misses.
Hirmu stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Creaturos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creaturos misses with a right hand
and Hirmu counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Creaturos fails with the takedown
and Hirmu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirmu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Creaturos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Creaturos misses.
Creaturos moves out of range of the strikes.
Hirmu cracks Creaturos with a good jab.
Creaturos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hirmu but Hirmu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Creaturos misses with an uppercut. Hirmu saw that one coming.
Creaturos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hirmu counters with a straight right hand.
Creaturos shoots in looking for a takedown but Hirmu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Creaturos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hirmu moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creaturos slips a jab and a cross from Hirmu.
Creaturos is looking to wear down Hirmu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Creaturos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Creaturos shoots for a takedown but Hirmu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hirmu works the jab nicely.
Creaturos scores with a sloppy right hand. Hirmu should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creaturos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hirmu is fending him off so far but Creaturos persists. Nope, Hirmu circles away and we're back to standing.
Hirmu punishes Creaturos's body with a nice straight punch.
Creaturos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hirmu was well out of range. Poor timing from Creaturos.
Hirmu checks the leg kick.
Creaturos closes the distance and clinches up with Hirmu, looking for a takedown. Creaturos pushes Hirmu against the cage but Hirmu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creaturos misses with a left hand
and Hirmu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Creaturos misses with a takedown attempt - Hirmu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hirmu scores with a hook.
A jab lands there for Hirmu.
Hirmu lands with a cross.
Creaturos misses with a low kick.
Creaturos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hirmu sprawls well. Hirmu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Creaturos gets slowly back to his feet.
Hirmu scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Creaturos.
Hirmu thuds a left hand into Creaturos's body.
Hirmu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Creaturos has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creaturos throws a combination that misses
and Hirmu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Creaturos shoots in for a takedown but Hirmu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hirmu sizes up Creaturos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Creaturos is rocked!
Hirmu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Creatuross jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oh Creaturos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Creaturos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hirmu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Creaturos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pena Hirmu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hirmu 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pena Hirmu!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Svullo Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzi comes to the cage accompanied by Svullo - ('Too fat for a fuck')" . Gracie has chosen Devotion as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Svullo Uzi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300 lbs
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287 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Svullo Uzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzi lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
It looks like Royce Gracie has been cut.
Uzi moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Uzi lands a shoulder strike.
Uzi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uzi tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie has Uzi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gracie pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Uzi tumbling to the mat - Gracie dives into Uzi's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uzi is keeping the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uzi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Uzi is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzi controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uzi wants to sweep but no luck.
Uzi keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gracie misses with a shot to the body
and Uzi counters with a nice uppercut.
Uzi moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Uzi's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Uzi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Royce Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uzi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uzi moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but Uzi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Uzi.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Uzi avoids it well.
Uzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Uzi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi scores with a jab.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Uzi circles away.
Uzi clinches up against the cage.
Uzi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie has had enough of the clinch but Uzi keeps him there for the moment.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Uzi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Svullo Uzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Uzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uzi is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uzi.
Gracie lands a nice hook to Uzi's body. Uzi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie tries to move into range but Uzi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Uzi wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Uzi tries to clinch up.
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Uzi to the mat! Uzi manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Uzi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Uzi in his guard.
Uzi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Uzi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gracie has tightened it up now! Uzi should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Royce Gracie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Urho Kukkamaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Urho Kukkamaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Walker!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker cracks a nice hook into Kukkamaa's ribs.
Kukkamaa lands a two punch combo.
Kukkamaa wants to clinch.
Walker misses with an uppercut.
Walker misses the shot to the body.
Kukkamaa darts in trying to clinch
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukkamaa wants to clinch.
Walker throws a series of punches but Kukkamaa moves out of range.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
Kukkamaa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kukkamaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker.
Kukkamaa is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukkamaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walker circles away quickly and effectively.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut.
Walker misses with an uppercut
and Kukkamaa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Walker is trying to force a seperation but Kukkamaa has the dominant position.
Walker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kukkamaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kukkamaa slips under a jab from Walker.
Kukkamaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker throws a lazy uppercut
and Kukkamaa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Walker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Walker tries to bum rush Kukkamaa with a series of wild strikes but Kukkamaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Walker misses with a straight left.
Kukkamaa is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Walker throws a poor cross that misses
and Kukkamaa counters with a straight right hand.
Walker throws a hook but Kukkamaa avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker throws a lazy uppercut
and Kukkamaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kukkamaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walker looks to land a left hand but Kukkamaa moved out of range nicely.
Kukkamaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kukkamaa misses with a double jab.
Walker takes a swing at Kukkamaa's ribcage but misses.
Kukkamaa scores with a nice head shot.
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 Urho Kukkamaa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kukkamaa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Walker backs up against the cage.
Walker swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Walker misses its intended target.
Walker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Walker in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Walker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walker misses with a hook
and Kukkamaa counters by clinching up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kukkamaa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Walker's brow.
Walker dodges an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Walker trying to control the position but instead, Kukkamaa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Walker into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow that misses.
Kukkamaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
Kukkamaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walker blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kukkamaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Walker can't find room to land a body shot as Kukkamaa controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kukkamaa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Walker's brow.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but Kukkamaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walker misses with a punch on the inside.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow.
Kukkamaa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow over the top.
Walker blocks an elbow strike.
Kukkamaa pushes off an throws an elbow but Walker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Walker trying to stall but Kukkamaa improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kukkamaa throws an elbow but misses.
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kukkamaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Walker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kukkamaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Walker's defenses.
Walker avoids the elbow strike from Kukkamaa, against the cage.
Walker misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker dodges an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa pushes off an throws an elbow but Walker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Walker avoids a wild elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Walker misses with a punch to the body.
Kukkamaa lands a damaging elbow.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow that stopped Walker in his tracks for a moment.
Kukkamaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow just above Walker 's eye.
Walker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kukkamaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Jake Walker has been cut.
A short left from Kukkamaa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow.
Walker tries to work over Kukkamaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Walker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Walker is rocked!
Kukkamaa throws an elbow that misses.
Kukkamaa lands a damaging elbow.
Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can Kukkamaa finish him?
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow strike.
Kukkamaa dips a shoulder and cracks Walker with a mighty uppercut! Walker falls back against the cage and Kukkamaa unloads with a barrage of strikes! Walker is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kukkamaa screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Urho Kukkamaa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blake Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Sarsola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwards comes to the cage accompanied by Like a surgeon. Sarsola has chosen Mono - 16.12 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Blake Edwards has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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199 lbs
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197 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Sarsola!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edwards fails to land with a series of punches.
Sarsola moves out of range of the leg kick from Edwards.
Sarsola fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Edwards throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sarsola.
Edwards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sarsola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Edwards can pounce on him.
Sarsola moves out of range of the leg kick from Edwards.
Sarsola lands with a good body shot.
Edwards connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sarsola's hands.
Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sarsola.
Sarsola throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice takedown defense from Edwards. No joy for Sarsola on that attempt.
Edwards slips under a jab from Sarsola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarsola walks into a stiff left hand from Edwards.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edwards.
Edwards tries to clinch but Sarsola moves out of range.
Blake Edwards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sarsola. Edwards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edwards swings for the body but Sarsola moves out of range.
Sarsola throws a shot from downtown. Edwards moves away and avoids it.
Edwards throws a series of punches but Sarsola moves out of range.
Sarsola misses the jab.
Edwards displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sarsola.
Blake Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Sarsola.
Edwards lands a leg kick that knocks Sarsola off balance momentarily.
Edwards drops his hands momentarily and Sarsola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A head kick misses from Edwards.
Edwards lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Edwards.
Sarsola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Sarsola blocks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards slips a straight right by Sarsola.
Edwards throws out a loose jab but Sarsola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sarsola tries for a takedown but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crunch! Edwards slams his shin into Sarsola's torso.
Edwards misses with the combination.
Sarsola throws a poor cross that misses
and Edwards counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sarsola misses the shot to the body.
Sarsola misses with a hook. Edwards ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards cracks a nice hook into Sarsola's ribs.
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sarsola throws out the jab.
Edwards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Edwards throws a head kick that Sarsola semi-blocks.
Edwards chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sarsola connects with a nice looking jab.
Edwards motions for Sarsola to come forward. Edwards throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards has Sarsola up against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sarsola jumps guard but Edwards stands there with Sarsola around his waist. Sarsola gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Edwards lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Edwards misses with an elbow over the top.
Sarsola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sarsola tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sarsola gets through Edwards's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Edwards gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sarsola tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sarsola throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards.
Sarsola tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Edwards smiles and moves away.
Sarsola keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwards lands with a nice body punch.
Sarsola lunges at Edwards with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Edwards's hand.
Sarsola misses with a takedown attempt - Edwards sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Edwards dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sarsola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edwards.
Edwards lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Edwards.
Edwards turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sarsola is trying desperately to land a takedown but Edwards is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sarsola.
Sarsola takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Edwards misses with a two punch combination.
Sarsola connects with a looping right hand.
Sarsola shoots in looking for a takedown but Edwards manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sarsola's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Edwards looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sarsola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Edwards's head.
Edwards takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edwards darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarsola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sarsola.
Edwards will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blake Edwards is winning the standup battle so far.
Edwards throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edwards.
Sarsola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sarsola shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Edwards defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sarsola is defended easily by Edwards.
Blake Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Sarsola.
Sarsola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Sarsola tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Edwards swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Sarsola.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Edwards enables Sarsola to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Edwards manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sarsola.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sarsola stops Edwards from standing up.
Sarsola postures up in Edwards's guard and throws a big left but Edwards blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards keeping full guard, as Sarsola tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sarsola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sarsola tries to free his leg and advance position but Edwards is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edwards is on top in guard.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarsola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarsola 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards advances position into side control!
Edwards landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Edwards misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sarsola regains half guard there - taking advantage of Edwards's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Sarsola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sarsola wants to improve his position but Edwards is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Edwards dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sarsola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Edwards takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sarsola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Edwards on the side of the head.
Sarsola shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edwards but Edwards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Edwards looks to land a left hand but Sarsola moved out of range nicely.
Sarsola shoots in for a takedown but Edwards shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sarsola misses with a hook.
Sarsola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Sarsola blocks a low kick nicely.
Edwards walks into a stiff left hand from Sarsola.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Sarsola does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Edwards lands a lovely overhand right.
No luck for Sarsola with that takedown attempt.
Blake Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Sarsola.
Sarsola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarsola was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Sarsola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edwards slaps away a takedown attempt from Sarsola, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Edwards misses with a series of wild punches.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Sarsola.
Sarsola's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sarsola works the jab nicely.
Edwards swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Sarsola misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sarsola. Edwards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sarsola lands a nice shot to the body.
Edwards looks to land a combination. Sarsola sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards throws a low kick, looking for Sarsola's leg but Sarsola calmly moves out of range.
Sarsola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Edwards connects with an inside leg kick.
Edwards throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sarsola staying out of range there.
Sarsola misses with a looping right.
Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sarsola.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards defending well as Sarsola loads up on a big left hand.
Blake Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sarsola closes the distance and clinches up with Edwards, looking for a takedown. Sarsola pushes Edwards against the cage but Edwards circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sarsola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sarsola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Edwards.
Edwards scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Sarsola misses.
Edwards cracks Sarsola with an open hand slap.
Edwards scores with a head kick.
Edwards lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sarsola swings widly with a right hand
and Edwards counters with a head kick.
Sarsola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Edwards.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sarsola is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edwards sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left and a right from Edwards both land. Nice combination.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
Leo Sarsola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sarsola takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sarsola scores with the left hand. Edwards knows he should have avoided that one.
Sarsola tries for a takedown but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sarsola misses with a right hand
and Edwards counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Edwards digs a good body shot into Sarsola's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwards connects with the punch.
Edwards on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sarsola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Edwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Edwards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Edwards, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Edwards!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caden Akergaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biggums's entrance music is Siegreicher Marsch - Amon Amarth. A fine choice. Tyrone Biggums could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Caden Akergaard's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyrone Biggums!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caden Akergaard!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akergaard needs to keep his hands up - Biggums had a free shot at his head there.
Biggums really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Akergaard throws a body kick that misses.
Akergaard slips under a jab from Biggums.
Akergaard misses with a body kick.
Akergaard slips a jab and a cross from Biggums.
Biggums shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Akergaard eats them both and turns towards Biggums to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akergaard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Biggums's guard.
Biggums wants to sweep here but Akergaard controlling him for the moment.
Biggums is working hard here to advance position.
Biggums is looking for a triangle but Akergaard pushes his legs off easily.
Akergaard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Biggums will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Akergaard advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akergaard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Akergaard are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Akergaard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Biggums is looking to regain half guard here but Akergaard keeps moving and retains side control.
Akergaard sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Biggums is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Akergaard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Biggums some visible discomfort.
Biggums on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Biggums prevents Akergaard from improving position.
Akergaard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Biggums has escaped the position, nice work there.
Biggums is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggums taking a bit of punishment here - Akergaard scoring with strikes.
Biggums on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Biggums tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggums wants to control but Akergaard postures up.
Akergaard working the head with strikes.
Akergaard misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Akergaard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Biggums is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Akergaard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Biggums has escaped the position, nice work there.
Akergaard working the head and body with strikes.
Akergaard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Biggums knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Akergaard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Biggums has escaped the position, nice work there.
Akergaard lands some shots froms side control.
Biggums is looking to regain half guard here but Akergaard keeps moving and retains side control.
Akergaard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Biggums knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggums is looking to reverse the position.
Biggums regains half guard.
Akergaard seems to be working for a kimura but Biggums defends the submission attempt.
Akergaard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Biggums looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caden Akergaard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Akergaard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Biggums lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Akergaard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Biggums sprawls well. Biggums wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Akergaard gets slowly back to his feet.
Biggums takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fighters circling - Biggums throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Biggums lands a really nice looking cross but Akergaard seems unphased.
Akergaard misses with a low kick.
Biggums connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Akergaard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A slow jab from Akergaard misses its intended target.
Biggums motions for Akergaard to come forward. Biggums throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akergaard tries to land a front kick but Biggums steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Akergaard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums connects with a body shot that sends Akergaard's belly button to the back.
Jab from Biggums.
Akergaard walks into a jab.
Akergaard is breathing heavily.
Biggums looks for the body kick but Akergaard saw that one coming.
Akergaard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Biggums thows a body shot but no joy.
Biggums scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biggums with a nice cross.
Biggums getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akergaard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Akergaard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Biggums scores with a shot to the body.
Biggums is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Biggums throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akergaard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tyrone Biggums is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biggums lands a hook that stumbles Akergaard back into the cage. Biggums follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Akergaard to the canvas! Biggums pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Akergaard has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tyrone Biggums!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Thomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Zwart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is If I cant. Craig Thomson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Craig Thomson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Zwart!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomson misses with a straight right.
Thomson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomson. Zwart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomson swats away the attempt to clinch by Zwart.
Thomson's corner calls for a 1-2. Thomson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thomson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zwart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thomson misses with a looping right.
Zwart throws a low kick but Thomson avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thomson checks a leg kick.
Zwart misses with the body kick
and Thomson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zwart thinking.
Thomson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zwarts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thomson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thomson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zwart lands a nice looking body kick.
Thomson blocks a head kick by Zwart.
Zwart slips a jab from Thomson.
Thomson misses with a straight left.
Zwart tries to work over Thomson's front leg with a kick but Thomson checks it.
Zwart throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thomson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zwart makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zwart moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zwart throws a head kick that misses.
Thomson misses with a body shot
and Zwart counters with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Thomson misses its intended target.
Thomson throws a lazy right hand but Zwart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Zwart wants to clinch.
Zwart misses with a head kick.
Zwart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zwart fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thomson checks it well.
A punch lands to the side of Zwart 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zwart throws a leg kick
and Thomson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thomson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomson blocks the body kick.
Thomson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zwart doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomson circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomson misses with a jab to the body
and Zwart counters with a thumping low kick.
Zwart looks for the body kick but Thomson saw that one coming.
A low kick from Zwart misses
and Thomson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left and a right from Thomson both land. Nice combination.
Thomson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zwart moves away.
Good exchange - Thomson coming out on top.
Zwart scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thomson missing with a left hand there. Zwart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zwart throws a leg kick but Thomson moved away.
Zwart tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zwart swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thomson throws a jab when Zwart was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zwart avoids the body shot from Thomson.
Zwart tries to clinch up.
Zwart throws a leg kick
and Thomson counters with a nice uppercut.
Zwart misses with a body kick.
Thomson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thomson avoids the head kick by Zwart.
A head kick by Zwart misses
and Thomson counters with a two punch combo.
Zwart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomson misses with a looping left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zwart looks to land a body kick but Thomson moved away.
Thomson avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Thomson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thomson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thomson looks to land a right hand but Zwart moved out of range.
Zwart tries to land a leg kick but Thomson saw it coming and moves away.
Zwart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zwart tries to land a leg kick but Thomson saw it coming and moves away.
Thomson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zwart.
Thomson moves out of range of the leg kick from Zwart.
Thomson lands a jab to the nose.
Thomson blocks a low kick nicely.
Thomson swings for the body but Zwart moves out of range.
A low kick from Zwart is predictable there
and Thomson counters with a nice body shot.
Thomson misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zwart.
Zwart takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thomson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thomson blocks the body kick.
Craig Thomson is winning the standup battle so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zwart.
Zwart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zwart moves out of range of the strikes.
Zwart misses with a leg kick
and Thomson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zwart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zwart delivers a nice body kick.
Zwart throws a leg kick but Thomson sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zwart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomson takes a swing at Zwart's ribcage but misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zwart in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Thomson throws a poor cross that misses
and Zwart counters with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zwart finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thomson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zwart can pounce on him.
Zwart fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thomson is out of range.
A jab from Thomson misses.
Thomson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zwart scores with a push kick.
Thomson misses with a looping left.
Thomson throws a body punch but Zwart moves out of range.
Zwart goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomson throws a looping overhand right but Zwart ducks down to avoid it.
Zwart thumps Thomson with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Thomson.
Thomson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thomson misses with a straight right.
Zwart fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thomson, pushing him back against the cage.
Zwart scores with a knee to the head.
Zwart using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thomson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zwart tries a knee to the head but Thomson blocks it.
Thomson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zwart connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Craig Thomson has been cut.
Zwart connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thomson's face.
Thomson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thomson working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomson breaks the clinch.
Thomson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zwart moves away.
Thomson lands a jab to the nose.
Thomson checks a leg kick.
Thomson looks to land a left hand but Zwart moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zwart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zwart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thomson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zwart lands with a kick to the temple. Thomson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A jab lands there for Thomson.
Zwart takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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 Craig Thomson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Craig Thomson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Zwart finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zwart throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zwart misses with a kick to the body.
Thomson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zwart closes the distance and pushes Thomson back into the cage.
Zwart tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zwart lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zwart scores a nice knee to the body.
Thomson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zwart throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thomson working hard to break the clinch.
Thomson can't break the clinch.
Thomson has a couple of punches blocked by Zwart.
Thomson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomson misses with the head strike.
Thomson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thomson tries to stall but Zwart uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thomson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zwart tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zwart obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zwart missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zwart.
Zwart unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zwart looking to throw knees to the head but Thomson is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Zwart.
Zwart with a knee to the head.
Thomson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Matt Zwart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zwart connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thomson's face.
Zwart misses with a knee to the head.
Zwart looking to throw knees to the head but Thomson is blocking nicely.
Zwart tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thomson is looking to control Zwart's arms but Zwart gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thomson has his back to the cage.
Thomson is trying to push Zwart away but Zwart has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thomson has had enough of the clinch but Zwart keeps him there for the moment.
Zwart scores with a knee to the head.
Zwart scores a nice knee to the body.
Zwart throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zwart scores a nice knee to the body.
Thomson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Craig Thomson's cut is getting worse.
Zwart lands a nice knee to the body.
Zwart looking to throw knees to the head but Thomson is blocking nicely.
Zwart lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zwart with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thomson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zwart tries to land a knee to the head but Thomson blocks with his arms.
Zwart misses with a knee to the head.
Zwart scores with a knee to the head.
Thomson misses with a punch on the inside.
Zwart with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zwart with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thomson misses with some punches.
Thomson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zwart.
Thomson working hard to break the clinch.
Zwart scores with a knee to the head.
Thomson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zwart misses with a knee strike.
Zwart with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomson.
Matt Zwart seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thomson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thomson misses with the head strike.
Zwart lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zwart lands a knee to the head.
Craig Thomson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thomson wants to get back to striking at distance but Zwart won't allow it.
Thomson is trying to force a seperation but Zwart has the dominant position.
Thomson can't break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zwart tries to land a knee to the head but Thomson blocks with his arms.
Thomson is trying to break the clinch but Zwart has him pressed against the cage.
Zwart throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thomson blocks it with crossed arms.
Zwart throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Zwart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thomson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Craig Thomson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karl De Groot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onni Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen has chosen Dub FX - Rude Boy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl De Groot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Onni Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Groot avoids the head kick by Jokinen.
De Groot pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range and De Groot settles back down.
De Groot throws a low kick but Jokinen moves out of range easily.
De Groot tries a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
De Groot throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jokinen blocks a jab.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Groot is looking to slow Jokinen down with leg kicks.
A leg kick checked by Jokinen.
A decent looking body kick lands there for De Groot.
De Groot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groot throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
De Groot throws a leg kick
and Jokinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jokinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Groot.
De Groot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab from De Groot.
Karl De Groot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Groot tries to clinch up but Jokinen circles away and keeps his distance.
De Groot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jokinen counters with a leg kick.
De Groot throws a push kick but Jokinen slaps the foot to one side.
De Groot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
De Groot lands a leg kick that knocks Jokinen off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Groot misses with a low kick.
De Groot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick by De Groot misses
and Jokinen counters with a two punch combo.
Jokinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Groot swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jokinen.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Groot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Groot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Groot scores with a hook.
Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Groot.
De Groot swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
De Groot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by De Groot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Groot.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
De Groot misses with a straight right.
De Groot slips a jab from Jokinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
De Groot looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
De Groot takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A combination from De Groot does no damage.
De Groot throws a front kick aimed at Jokinen's knee but Jokinen avoids it well.
De Groot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Groot avoids the head kick by Jokinen.
De Groot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl De Groot dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
De Groot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Groot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Groot swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Groot throws a lazy right hand but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Groot throws the kick towards the body but Jokinen avoids it.
De Groot motions for Jokinen to come forward. De Groot throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Groot fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Groot connects with a leg kick. Jokinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groot throws a hook but Jokinen blocks it.
Jokinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Groot can pounce on him.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Groot lands a nice shot to the body.
De Groot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Groot misses with a wild body shot.
De Groot tries a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
De Groot is looking to wear down Jokinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Groot lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Groot.
De Groot tries to clinch up but Jokinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick.
De Groot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Groot.
De Groot scores with a shot to the body.
De Groot throws a leg kick but Jokinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jokinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Groot throws a shot to the body.
De Groot lands a high kick!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jokinen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, De Groot has got the better of the exchanges.
De Groot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen misses with a low kick as De Groot jumps back.
De Groot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karl De Groot is winning the standup battle so far.
De Groot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Groot throws a push kick but Jokinen slaps the foot to one side.
De Groot connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Groot takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Groot lands a nice shot that snaps Jokinen's head back.
De Groot doesn't manage to clinch there - Jokinen circles away.
De Groot throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
De Groot avoids a kick to the body.
Jokinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Groot lands a nice shot that snaps Jokinen's head back.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Groot just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from De Groot.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the body
letting De Groot counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl De Groot dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
De Groot tries a head kick but it misses.
De Groot throws a sloppy body shot
and Jokinen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. De Groot is lucky that one didn't land flush.
De Groot scores with a shot to the body.
De Groot just misses with a punch to the body.
De Groot thows a body shot but no joy.
De Groot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
De Groot scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jokinen in his tracks.
Jokinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Groot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Groot.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
De Groot misses with a looping left.
De Groot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Groot. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but De Groot slips the punch.
A jab lands there for De Groot.
De Groot throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen blocks a head kick by De Groot.
De Groot throws a leg kick but Jokinen checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from De Groot.
Jokinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jokinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De Groot tries to clinch there but Jokinen circles away.
De Groot throws a leg kick
and Jokinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Groot throws a jab when Jokinen was well out of range.
De Groot fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Groot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
De Groot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jokinen blocks a head kick by De Groot.
De Groot scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from De Groot.
De Groot on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jokinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice shot by Jokinen.
De Groot tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Groot misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jokinen checks a leg kick.
De Groot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good shot there by De Groot.
De Groot lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from De Groot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Groot catches Jokinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jokinen scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl De Groot clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
De Groot throws a push kick but Jokinen slaps the foot to one side.
De Groot throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jokinen.
De Groot's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jokinen under the eye.
De Groot throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Groot misses with a kick to the body.
Jokinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Groot checks it well.
De Groot connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Groot misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groot throws a poor cross that misses
and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand.
De Groot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Groot throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
De Groot misses the shot to the body.
De Groot blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
De Groot scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jokinen doesn't seem bothered though.
De Groot lands with a nice body punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from De Groot. Jokinen shrugs it off though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen takes one on the button.
De Groot attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from De Groot.
De Groot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Jokinen throws a head kick but De Groot moves out of range.
De Groot lands a nice hook to Jokinen's body. Jokinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jokinen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
De Groot cracks the inside of Jokinen's front leg.
De Groot thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Groot swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Groot scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Groot throws a jab when Jokinen was well out of range.
De Groot throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jokinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
De Groot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Groot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Groot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Groot throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jokinen moves out of range as De Groot strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Groot.
De Groot lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick by De Groot misses
and Jokinen counters with a two punch combo.
De Groot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from De Groot.
De Groot swings widly with a right hand
and Jokinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
De Groot throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jokinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Groot.
De Groot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl De Groot had his way with Onni Jokinen in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jokinen connects with the punch.
Jokinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Groot is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Groot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Groot moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
De Groot digs a good body shot into Jokinen's ribs.
De Groot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Groot throws a head kick that misses
and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand.
De Groot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen needs to keep his hands up - De Groot had a free shot at his head there.
De Groot motions for Jokinen to come forward. De Groot throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Groot doesn't manage to clinch there - Jokinen circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jokinen.
De Groot works Jokinen's body with a nice hook.
That kick from De Groot tenderised Jokinen's leg. Jokinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jokinen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jokinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from De Groot.
Jokinen avoids a kick to the body.
Onni Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Groot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jokinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Groot lands with a good body shot.
De Groot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jokinen's sensitive parts.
De Groot misses with a straight left.
Jokinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Groot.
De Groot throws a leg kick but Jokinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
De Groot lands a head kick. Jokinen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
De Groot misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Groot cracks Jokinen with a good jab.
Jokinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Groot tries to clinch but Jokinen moves out of range.
De Groot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Groot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Jokinen throws a body punch but De Groot moves out of range.
Karl De Groot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jokinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jokinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Groot lands a jab.
De Groot misses with a head kick.
De Groot fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Groot throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
De Groot throws out a leg kick but Jokinen moves out of range and De Groot only half commits.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from De Groot.
De Groot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl De Groot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Groot 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:45
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl De Groot!
Karl De Groot retains his featherweight title!
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