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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mulroon Deforz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Nakkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakkeli is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mulroon Deforz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Nakkeli!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deforz misses with an uppercut
and Nakkeli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Deforz ducks under a wild hook from Nakkeli.
Deforz misses with a hook
and Nakkeli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Deforz lands a jab to the nose.
Deforz scores with a jab.
Nakkeli throws a combination that misses
and Deforz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deforz throws a right hand that misses
and Nakkeli counters with a left to the body.
A shot to the body from Deforz misses
and Nakkeli counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakkeli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Deforz counters with a nice uppercut.
Deforz lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Deforz throws a hook to the side of Nakkeli's head but Nakkeli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakkeli dips to his left and cracks Deforz with an uppercut!
Deforz throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakkeli.
Nakkeli throws a shot to the body.
Nakkeli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nakkeli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nakkeli throws a right hand that misses
and Deforz counters with a huge left! Nakkeli is in big trouble! He's backing up but Deforz isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Nakkeli from any more damage. A dominating finish by Deforz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mulroon Deforz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hy Wiener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasi Ruohonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiener comes into the arena with Horse Outside blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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181 lbs
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183 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hy Wiener!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Ruohonen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruohonen takes the fight into the clinch.
Ruohonen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ruohonen breaks the clinch.
Ruohonen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wiener decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ruohonen's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wiener stands up over Ruohonen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wiener throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruohonen wants to stand and escape but Wiener is having none of it.
Wiener throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wiener trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wiener looking to sit in guard and control but Ruohonen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ruohonen is looking to stand up but Wiener won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiener is pulling down on Ruohonen's head to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ruohonen preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pasi Ruohonen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ruohonen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wiener counters by clinching up.
Ruohonen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wiener has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ruohonen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ruohonen scores with a hook to the body.
Ruohonen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wiener using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruohonen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wiener just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ruohonen's brow.
Ruohonen avoids a wild elbow strike from Wiener.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ruohonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ruohonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ruohonen breaks the clinch.
Ruohonen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wiener cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wiener closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wiener pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ruohonen.
Ruohonen breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruohonen misses with an uppercut.
Ruohonen misses with a leg kick
and Wiener counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wiener.
Wiener thows a big elbow that misses.
Ruohonen wants to sweep here but Wiener controlling him for the moment.
Wiener throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruohonen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wiener with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruohonen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wiener!
Wiener is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiener wants to hold on but Ruohonen pushes him away.
Ruohonen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wiener tries to reverse the position but Ruohonen maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hy Wiener dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wiener avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wiener shoots in and gets a takedown into Ruohonen's guard.
Wiener looking to sit in guard and control but Ruohonen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wiener wants to sweep here but Ruohonen controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruohonen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wiener is proving hard to escape from.
Wiener might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ruohonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pasi Ruohonen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Wiener throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruohonen scores with a one two! Wiener had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pasi Ruohonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wiener fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruohonen throws a hook but Wiener avoids it easily.
Ruohonen clinches up with Wiener and pushes him back against the cage.
Ruohonen is trying to maintain a safe position but Wiener gets an underhook and turns Ruohonen into the cage.
Ruohonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wiener throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Ruohonen.
Wiener has Ruohonen pressed against the cage, preventing Ruohonen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ruohonen dodges an elbow strike from Wiener.
Ruohonen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wiener misses with an elbow strike.
Ruohonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wiener backwards.
Ruohonen lands a body shot.
Ruohonen digs a right hand into Wiener's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wiener's gas tank.
Wiener on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruohonen working hard to break the clinch.
Wiener throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruohonen blocks it with crossed arms.
Wiener tries to land a knee to the head but Ruohonen blocks with his arms.
Wiener keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ruohonen's efforts to push away.
Ruohonen scores with a shot to the side of Wiener's head.
Wiener throws an elbow but it misses.
Ruohonen pushes Wiener back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wiener throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ruohonen blocks an elbow strike from Wiener.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruohonen blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Ruohonen as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruohonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruohonen throws a shot from downtown. Wiener moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruohonen. Wiener does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruohonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Wiener counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruohonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wiener, pushing him back against the cage.
Ruohonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruohonen throws a head kick that misses
and Wiener counters with a good low kick that Ruohonen was not able to check.
Ruohonen has closed the distance and engaged Wiener in a clinch.
Wiener misses with an elbow strike.
Wiener lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruohonen avoiding damage.
Wiener lands an elbow inside that Ruohonen shrugs off.
Wiener pushes off an throws an elbow but Ruohonen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wiener tries a knee to the head but Ruohonen blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiener has picked Ruohonen up - he's going for a ride! Wiener dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wiener looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wiener thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ruohonen's head.
Ruohonen manages to get to full guard.
Wiener throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wiener postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasi Ruohonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ruohonen throws a series of punches but Wiener moves out of range.
Wiener tries a head kick but it misses.
Wiener throws a sloppy head kick and Ruohonen moves out of range easily.
Wiener shoots in but no luck this time.
Wiener gets a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ruohonen - that landed with a thud.
Wiener taking a breather.
Wiener throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wiener throws an elbow but misses.
Ruohonen looking to slow down the pace here.
Wiener blocks an uppercut.
Ruohonen has a couple of punches blocked by Wiener.
Ruohonen throws a head punch that misses.
Wiener can't get the takedown.
Wiener misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruohonen.
Ruohonen dodges an elbow strike from Wiener.
Ruohonen blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiener misses with an elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Ruohonen.
Wiener tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wiener throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wiener.
Ruohonen breaks the clinch.
Pasi Ruohonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruohonen has managed to clinch.
Wiener tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wiener misses with an elbow over the top.
Ruohonen trying to land knees to the body.
Wiener misses with an elbow strike.
Wiener drags the fight down to the ground.
Ruohonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ruohonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pasi Ruohonen.
Ruohonen throws a right hand that misses
and Wiener counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruohonen closes the distance and clinches.
Wiener drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ruohonen pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hy Wiener. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wiener keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruohonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wiener clinches with his opponent.
Ruohonen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wiener fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wiener as Ruohonen tries to tie him up.
Wiener pushes off an throws an elbow but Ruohonen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wiener just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ruohonen's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruohonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wiener blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruohonen trying to stall but Wiener improves his position.
Pasi Ruohonen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ruohonen gets through Wiener's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ruohonen is trying to maintain a safe position but Wiener gets an underhook and turns Ruohonen into the cage.
Ruohonen stops a takedown attempt from Wiener.
Ruohonen lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wiener just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ruohonen's brow.
Ruohonen avoids the elbow strike from Wiener, against the cage.
Ruohonen pushes Wiener back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruohonen pushes Wiener back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruohonen works on Wiener's body with a couple of short punches.
Ruohonen gets through Wiener's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ruohonen avoids a wild elbow strike from Wiener.
Ruohonen is looking to control Wiener's arms but Wiener gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ruohonen has his back to the cage.
Wiener misses with an elbow strike.
Wiener misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Ruohonen.
Ruohonen is trying to push Wiener away but Wiener has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ruohonen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wiener in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ruohonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wiener throws an elbow but misses.
Ruohonen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruohonen seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Ruohonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wiener creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ruohonen's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wiener just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ruohonen's brow.
Ruohonen dodges an elbow strike from Wiener.
Wiener looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ruohonen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wiener lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ruohonen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wiener swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruohonen lands a body punch.
Ruohonen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wiener with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wiener blocks an elbow strike.
Ruohonen blocks an elbow strike from Wiener.
Ruohonen lands a knee to the body.
Ruohonen trying to stall but Wiener improves his position.
Ruohonen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wiener with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ruohonen lands a nice elbow.
Wiener throws an elbow but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pasi Ruohonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruohonen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pasi Ruohonen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Fernando Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Macadam Baird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luiz Fernando Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baird fails with the takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gonzalez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baird moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baird moves into range and clinches up with Gonzalez.
Baird is looking to break free of the clinch but Gonzalez has double underhooks.
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baird shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gonzalez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gonzalez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baird in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gonzalez trying to control the position.
Baird throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baird's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonzalez is on top in guard.
Gonzalez postures up.
Gonzalez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonzalez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Baird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baird looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzalez is one step ahead there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gonzalez throwing strikes but missing.
Gonzalez is looking to work some ground and pound but Baird has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Baird keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Baird fails with the takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Baird won't be happy with that.
Gonzalez tries to score with some ground and pound. Baird controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Baird managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gonzalez.
You can see the frustration on Baird's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Baird tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baird is not content to let Gonzalez control the position.
Baird tries to improve position but can't.
Gonzalez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gonzalez's best efforts.
Baird wants to get back to full guard.
Baird regains full guard. Nicely done.
Baird looking for a sweep. Not yet Baird, not yet.
Gonzalez thows a big elbow that misses.
Baird looking to control.
Gonzalez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baird is keeping the position for now.
Baird seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gonzalez postures up in Baird's guard and throws a big left but Baird blocks it.
Gonzalez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baird has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gonzalez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gonzalez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baird is trying to keep Gonzalez in close.
Gonzalez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonzalez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baird manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gonzalez manages to get himself to full guard.
Gonzalez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gonzalez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luiz Fernando Gonzalez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Baird shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a left to the body.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzalez connects with an inside leg kick.
Luiz Fernando Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baird closes the distance and clinches up with Gonzalez, looking for a takedown. Baird pushes Gonzalez against the cage but Gonzalez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gonzalez throws out a leg kick but Baird moves out of range and Gonzalez only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gonzalez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Baird's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macadam Baird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird with a poor takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Baird's guard now.
Gonzalez lands a couple of elbows.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Baird keeps moving.
Gonzalez tries to free his leg and advance position but Baird is retaining full guard.
Gonzalez forces his way into half guard.
Gonzalez trying to control from half guard but Baird is working away.
Baird is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gonzalez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gonzalez is trying to control. Baird wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baird is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Baird is trying to maintain the position but Gonzalez is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baird trying to control but Gonzalez postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gonzalez prevents Baird from improving his position.
Baird manages to get to full guard.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Baird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baird trying to keep a closed guard but Gonzalez is proving a slippery customer.
Baird tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez content to stall in guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Baird shoots in and gets a takedown into Gonzalez's guard.
Baird throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gonzalez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gonzalez working a defensive guard here.
Gonzalez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gonzalez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baird defends it easily.
Baird working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gonzalez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird stopping the sweep attempt from Gonzalez.
Baird thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baird postures up.
Baird postures up in Gonzalez's guard and throws a big left but Gonzalez blocks it.
Baird postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baird postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gonzalez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Baird, into his guard.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Baird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Fernando Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Baird doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gonzalez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick but Baird sees it coming and moves out of range.
Baird decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Baird thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gonzalez's head.
Gonzalez has his hands clasped together around Baird's back. He's all about the action.
Baird missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Luiz Fernando Gonzalez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baird trying to control the action but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Baird throwing shots but Gonzalez is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Baird lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gonzalez seems keen to control Baird's posture.
Gonzalez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baird doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baird manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baird lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Baird forces his way into half guard.
Baird is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gonzalez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baird seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gonzalez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gonzalez is trying is best to control the position here.
Baird not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gonzalez to regain full guard.
Gonzalez working for a triangle but Baird defends it easily.
Baird lands a couple of elbows.
Baird with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baird throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baird keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gonzalez's head.
Baird stopping the sweep attempt from Gonzalez.
Baird trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez controls Baird momentarily but Baird frees himself.
Gonzalez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gonzalez 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.
Baird wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Baird postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baird postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baird stopping the sweep attempt from Gonzalez.
Baird missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baird postures up in Gonzalez's guard and throws a big left but Gonzalez blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gonzalez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baird drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gonzalez dives on top into guard.
Gonzalez postures up in Baird's guard and throws a big left but Baird blocks it.
Macadam Baird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baird has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Baird is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gonzalez looking for submissions off his back.
Gonzalez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baird.
Gonzalez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baird sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gonzalez defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macadam Baird showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gonzalez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Fernando Gonzalez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pusse Helstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torres comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Not Afraid. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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192 lbs
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fernando Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pusse Helstrom!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helstrom fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Torres to the ground. Helstrom is now in Torres's guard.
Helstrom trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Helstrom 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.
Helstrom landing some decent shots from guard.
Helstrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Torres avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Helstrom looking to sit in guard and control but Torres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Helstrom has a closed guard, preventing Torres from standing up.
Torresis looking to pass into half guard but Helstrom pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Helstrom is in guard.
Helstrom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Torres is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Helstrom defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Helstrom is looking to work some ground and pound but Torres has wrist control.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Helstrom from controlling successfully.
Helstrom is working Torres over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Helstrom distracts Torres with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Helstrom throws a big right hand that misses.
Helstrom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Torres is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helstrom holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Torres stops Helstrom from getting back to his feet.
Helstrom holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Torres prevents Helstrom from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helstrom gets back to full guard.
Helstrom 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.
Helstrom seems keen to control Torres's posture.
Torres looking to sit in guard and control but Helstrom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Torres working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Helstrom.
Helstrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helstrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helstrom working some strikes from top position.
Helstrom with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Helstrom stops Torres from standing up.
Torres is trying to keep Helstrom in close.
Helstrom throws a big right hand that misses.
Helstrom lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Helstrom wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Helstrom scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Torres is on top in guard.
Helstrom throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Torres won't allow Helstrom to sweep him here.
Helstrom is pulling down on Torres's head to control his posture.
Torres wants to stand but Helstrom is controlling his posture from full guard.
Torres is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Helstrom is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Helstrom has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pusse Helstrom dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Helstrom drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Torres tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Helstrom wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Helstrom is working Torres over with some ground and pound from side control.
Helstrom is trying to move to mount but Torres reverses beautifully and ends up in Helstrom's guard.
Helstrom manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Torres taking shots to the head.
Helstrom pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Helstrom is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helstrom unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helstrom tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Helstrom is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Helstrom lands a big shot there that rocks Torres but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Helstrom in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pusse Helstrom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Torres 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.
Helstrom is keen to just control but Torres is a slippery customer.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
Torres is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Helstrom's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Helstrom's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres tightening his grip on Helstrom, looking for the choke.
Torres doesn't have the hooks in and Helstrom manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Helstrom off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Torres misses with a jab, cross combination.
Torres tries for a takedown but Helstrom circles away easily
and Helstrom counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Torres's guard now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Helstrom stands up over Torres, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Helstrom postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Helstrom is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Helstrom controls from within his opponent's guard.
Helstrom works over Torres with some ground and pound from guard.
Helstrom keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Torres's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Helstrom's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Helstrom is posturing up here but Torres has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Helstrom tries to roll out but it's too tight and Helstrom has to tap! Slick submission there by Torres!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fernando Torres!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sami Salama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger D Roger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Roger's choice of entrance music: Jedi Mind Tricks - On the Eve of War (Instrumental). Sami Salama has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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168 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Salama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger D Roger!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roger misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Salama misses
and Roger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Roger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roger thows a big elbow that misses.
Salama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Salama looking for a sweep. Not yet Salama, not yet.
Roger throwing strikes from guard but Salama blocks nicely.
Roger stops Salama from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roger trying to control the position from guard on top but Salama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Roger preventing the sweep.
Salama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Salama moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Roger shoots in looking for a takedown but Salama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Salama tries to clinch but Roger is having none of it.
Roger D Roger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roger jabs at Salama's body.
Sami Salama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roger fails to land the takedown.
Roger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salama counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roger shoots and misses
and Salama counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Roger is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sami Salama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger D Roger.
Salama feints and then cracks Roger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roger down.
Salama fails to land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Roger misses
and Salama counters with a nice leg kick.
Roger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Roger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Salama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salama closes the distance looking to clinch
and Roger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Roger walks into a stiff left hand from Salama.
Salama misses with a kick to the body.
Roger misses the shot to the body.
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 Sami Salama will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Roger misses with a hook to the body
and Salama counters with a series of strikes. Roger will be more careful next time no doubt.
Roger misses with a double jab
and Salama counters with a nice kick to the body.
Salama wants to clinch up but Roger keeps it at a distance.
Roger has a takedown stuffed.
A low kick from Roger misses
and Salama counters with a flying knee that drops Roger! Salama dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sami Salama!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ante Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Gavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gattuso comes to the cage accompanied by Wiz Khalifa - On my level. Dennis Gavin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ante Gattuso's chin.
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277 lbs
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281 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ante Gattuso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dennis Gavin!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gavin connects with a body shot.
Gavin thows a body shot but no joy.
Gavin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gattuso blocks a head kick by Gavin.
Gattuso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gavin misses with a looping right.
Gavin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Gattuso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gattuso lands a jab.
It looks like Dennis Gavin has been cut.
Gavin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gattuso misses with a combination
and Gavin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gavin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A leg kick checked by Gattuso.
Gavin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gattuso counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso shoots for a takedown but Gavin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gattuso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gavin manages to avoid it.
Dennis Gavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gattuso takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gattuso falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gavin misses the shot to the body.
Gattuso throws a hook but Gavin blocks it.
Gavin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gattuso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gavin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ante Gattuso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gattuso is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavin connects with a leg kick. Gattuso looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gavin scores with a jab.
It looks like Ante Gattuso has been cut.
Gavin connects with an inside leg kick.
Gavin jabs Gattuso right on the nose. Gattuso blinks but takes it well.
Gavin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Gavin.
Gattuso is rocked!
Gattuso takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gavin lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Gattuso falls backwards - clearly groggy! Gavin dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Gavin!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cole Trane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Samburgerhio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole Trane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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154 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cole Trane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diego Samburgerhio!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samburgerhio checks a low kick from Trane.
A shot to the liver by Trane. Beautiful body shot.
Samburgerhio with a poor takedown
and Trane counters with a stiff right hand.
Samburgerhio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trane counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trane gets a takedown into half guard.
Samburgerhio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trane working the head and body with strikes.
Samburgerhio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trane pulls his head out easily.
Samburgerhio tries to get to full guard but Trane has control of the leg.
Samburgerhio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Samburgerhio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Samburgerhio is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Trane frees his head nicely. Oh but Samburgerhio has switched to an armbar! Trane is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Diego Samburgerhio!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Maynard has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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198 lbs
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Maynard misses
and Nelson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maynard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson throws a shot from downtown. Maynard moves away and avoids it.
Maynard connects with a jab.
Maynard takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maynard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson tries to move into range but Maynard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maynard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Gunnar Nelson has been cut.
Maynard just misses with a punch to the body.
Maynard lands a right hook to the body.
Nelson looks to land a right hand but Maynard moved out of range.
Nelson tries to keep at a distance but Maynard has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nelson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maynard is defending well for now.
Maynard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Maynard lands with a right to the head.
Nelson scores with a hook to the body.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nelson tries to land knees in the clinch but Maynard avoids the damage to the body.
Nelson scores with a shot to the side of Maynard's head.
Maynard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nelson is leaning against Maynard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maynard scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maynard.
A right hook to the body lands for Maynard.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maynard trying to stall but Nelson improves his position.
Nelson prevents a body shot from Maynard.
Nelson blocks a body shot from Maynard.
Maynard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the head but Maynard blocks with his arms.
Nelson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maynard is defending well for now.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maynard avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard working aggressively here.
Nelson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maynard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nelson lands a nice knee to the body.
Nelson tries a body shot but Maynard blocks it.
Nelson gets through Maynard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maynard lands a shot to the body.
Maynard pushes Nelson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nelson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maynard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nelson.
Nelson looks gassed!
Maynard slowing the pace effectively.
A short left from Nelson.
Maynard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nelson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nelson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maynard is defending well for now.
Maynard misses with a punch on the inside.
Nelson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maynard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maynard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maynard scores with a shoulder strike.
Maynard has Nelson pushed against the cage.
Maynard lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson trying to land knees to the body.
Maynard's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right hand to the body from Maynard.
Nelson can't find room to land a body shot as Maynard controls the action.
Maynard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maynard presses Nelson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maynard dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nelson misses with an elbow over the top.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the head but Maynard blocks with his arms.
Nelson working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Maynard fails to land.
Nelson trying to land knees to the body.
Maynard cracks Nelson with a nice body shot.
Nelson is looking to break free of the clinch but Maynard has double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maynard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maynard lands a body shot.
Maynard presses Nelson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nelson misses with a punch to the body.
Maynard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maynard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Maynard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Nelson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Maynard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Maynard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maynard is looking to wear down Nelson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maynard throws an off balance right hand
and Nelson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nelson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maynard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Maynard clinches up with Nelson and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Nelson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nelson tries a knee to the head but Maynard blocks it.
Maynard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maynard misses with a hook.
No joy there for Maynard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Maynard misses.
Nelson jabs Maynard right on the nose. Maynard blinks but takes it well.
Nelson shoots in and drives through. Maynard sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nelson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nelson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maynard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maynard throws a leg kick
and Nelson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nelson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nelson misses with a body shot
and Maynard counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maynard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Maynard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson tries to land knees in the clinch but Maynard avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nelson as Maynard tries to tie him up.
Nelson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maynard's elbow.
Maynard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson goes for a takedown attempt but Maynard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alexander Maynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Nelson.
Nelson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maynard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nelson's knee momentarily.
Maynard misses with a left hand
and Nelson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Maynard blocks the leg kick.
Maynard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maynard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nelson counters with a nice leg kick.
Maynard lands with a nice body punch.
Maynard misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Maynard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Nelson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Maynard scores with a hook to the body. Nelson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maynard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nelson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maynard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maynard misses with a double jab
and Nelson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maynard misses with the body kick
enabling Nelson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alexander Maynard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maynard throws a sloppy body shot
and Nelson counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Maynard. Beautiful body shot.
Nelson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maynard.
A lazy body kick from Maynard
and Nelson counters with a left to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nelson, as that shot connected.
Gunnar Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maynard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nelson counters with a leg kick.
Maynard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Maynard lands a nice looking body shot.
Maynard misses with a lunging right hand
and Nelson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Alexander Maynard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard pulls Nelson in close to his closed guard and prevents Nelson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nelson postures up in Maynard's guard and throws a big left but Maynard blocks it.
Nelson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Maynard is retaining full guard.
Nelson throwing strikes from guard but Maynard blocks nicely.
Maynard has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nelson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Maynard does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nelson.
Maynard slips a straight right by Nelson.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maynard.
Maynard tried to score with a low kick but Nelson checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maynard 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Maynard!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sepi Kumpulainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onni Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dub FX - Rude Boy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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143 lbs
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159 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sepi Kumpulainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Onni Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Kumpulainen with that takedown attempt.
Jokinen tries to sprawl but Kumpulainen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jokinen pushes Kumpulainen off looking to stand but Kumpulainen dives back in and keeps control.
Kumpulainen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jokinen tries to get to full guard but Kumpulainen has control of the leg.
Kumpulainen wants to work for an arm triangle but Jokinen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kumpulainen is pressing down on Jokinen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jokinen is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kumpulainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumpulainen tries to pass to full mount but Jokinen defends it.
Kumpulainen is working for a submission of some sort.
Jokinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Kumpulainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kumpulainen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jokinen's thigh. Jokinen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Kumpulainen from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kumpulainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jokinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kumpulainen wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Kumpulainen from controlling successfully.
Kumpulainen 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 is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Sepi Kumpulainen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kumpulainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jokinen circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen has his takedown stuffed
letting Jokinen counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepi Kumpulainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kumpulainen shoots for a takedown but Jokinen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kumpulainen tries for a takedown but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kumpulainen shoots and misses
and Jokinen counters with a three punch combo that has Kumpulainen backing up. Kumpulainen nods at Jokinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Kumpulainen with a poor takedown
and Jokinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kumpulainen has his takedown stuffed
and Jokinen counters with a head kick. That will keep Kumpulainen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Some wild striking there from Jokinen.
Kumpulainen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jokinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jokinen to the ground. Kumpulainen is now in Jokinen's guard.
Kumpulainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kumpulainen advances to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kumpulainen throwing shots but Jokinen is blocking nicely.
Kumpulainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jokinen keeps working.
Kumpulainen is working for a submission of some sort.
Kumpulainen content to control rather than advance.
Jokinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Onni Jokinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kumpulainen looks to clinch
and Jokinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kumpulainen tries for a takedown but Jokinen circles away easily
and Kumpulainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kumpulainen misses with a takedown attempt
and Jokinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
Jokinen missing with a left hand there. Kumpulainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kumpulainen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jokinen counters with a good low kick that Kumpulainen was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepi Kumpulainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kumpulainen shoots and misses
and Jokinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kumpulainen doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Jokinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Kumpulainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumpulainen has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kumpulainen tries to clinch there but Jokinen circles away.
Kumpulainen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jokinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Jokinen lands a jab.
Kumpulainen with a poor takedown
and Jokinen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jokinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kumpulainen avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen scores with a shot to the body.
Onni Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kumpulainen tries for a takedown but Jokinen circles away easily
and Jokinen counters with a head kick.
Sepi Kumpulainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kumpulainen tries for a takedown but Jokinen circles away easily
and Jokinen counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jokinen looks for the body kick but Kumpulainen saw that one coming.
Kumpulainen tries to clinch
and Jokinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kumpulainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kumpulainen moves in looking to clinch but Jokinen pushes him off.
Onni Jokinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jokinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen stuffs the takedown.
Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kumpulainen.
Kumpulainen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good exchange - Jokinen coming out on top.
Jokinen connects with a high kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jokinen, right into the meat.
Kumpulainen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jokinen is fending him off so far but Kumpulainen persists. Nope, Jokinen circles away and we're back to standing.
Kumpulainen moves out of range of the body kick.
Jokinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jokinen wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen tries for a takedown but Jokinen circles away easily
and Jokinen counters with a good, hard body kick but Kumpulainen shrugs it off.
Kumpulainen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kumpulainen with a poor takedown
and Jokinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kumpulainen thinking.
Kumpulainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Jokinen counters with a nice leg kick.
Kumpulainen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jokinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Kumpulainen misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kumpulainen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kumpulainen misses with a takedown attempt
and Jokinen counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Onni Jokinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jokinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jokinen throws a wild body kick that Kumpulainen sees coming a mile off.
Kumpulainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Jokinen misses.
Kumpulainen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jokinen is fending him off so far but Kumpulainen persists. Nope, Jokinen circles away and we're back to standing.
Kumpulainen lands a jab.
Kumpulainen misses with a takedown attempt
and Jokinen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kumpulainen really felt that one!
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kumpulainen is just out of range.
Kumpulainen shoots and misses
and Jokinen counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepi Kumpulainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kumpulainen misses with a takedown
and Jokinen counters with a low kick, right behind Kumpulainen 's knee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jokinen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jokinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kumpulainen fails with the takedown
and Jokinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kumpulainen has his takedown stuffed
and Jokinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Kumpulainen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jokinen counters with a good, hard body kick but Kumpulainen shrugs it off.
Kumpulainen wants to clinch but Jokinen slips to the side
and Jokinen counters with a nice leg kick.
Onni Jokinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen fails with the takedown
and Jokinen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kumpulainen's knee momentarily.
Kumpulainen misses with a takedown
and Jokinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Kumpulainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kumpulainen tries for a takedown but Jokinen circles away easily
and Jokinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kumpulainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kumpulainen shoots in but Jokinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jokinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen wants to clinch but Jokinen slips to the side
and Jokinen counters with a head kick. That will keep Kumpulainen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kumpulainen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jokinen wants to stand and escape but Kumpulainen is having none of it.
Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kumpulainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kumpulainen controlling from the top position.
Jokinen wants to stand up but Kumpulainen is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sepi Kumpulainen just wasn't active enough.
Kumpulainen tries for a takedown but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sepi Kumpulainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Kumpulainen misses with a takedown
and Jokinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kumpulainen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jokinen tries to avoid it but Kumpulainen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jokinen to the ground. Jokinen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Jokinen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Onni Jokinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jokinen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Onni Jokinen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Slim Shadie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilkka Laitinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laitinen has chosen AC/DC - Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Ilkka Laitinen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Shadie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilkka Laitinen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shadie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Laitinen wants to slow Shadie down by chopping away at his legs.
Shadie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Laitinen checks it well.
Shadie is looking to chop away at Laitinen's legs.
Laitinen misses with a hook.
Laitinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laitinen's sensitive parts.
Shadie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shadie misses with a hook
and Laitinen counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Laitinen's half guard.
Shadie wants to take a breather but Laitinen is having none of it.
Shadie is looking to advance position but Laitinen won't allow it.
Shadie prevents Laitinen from improving his position.
Shadie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laitinen is just riding it out for now. Shadie eventually gives up the hold.
Shadie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laitinen defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laitinen's head.
Shadie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shadie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shadie trying to control the pace.
Shadie wants to pass to mount but Laitinen is defending the position.
Shadie is trying to control the action in half guard but Laitinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen is concentrating on defense, preventing Shadie from advancing position.
Shadie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Laitinen is looking to escape.
Laitinen is defending against the submission attempts here by Shadie.
Laitinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shadie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Laitinen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shadie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitinen is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shadie trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shadie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Laitinen's head.
Shadie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shadie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Laitinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shadie cracks Laitinen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Shadie advances to full mount.
Shadie thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Shadie dominated that round.
That's time! Shadie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
That kick from Laitinen tenderised Shadie's leg. Shadie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laitinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shadie.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Laitinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shadie manages to avoid it.
Shadie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitinen moves out of range of the body kick from Shadie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laitinen.
Shadie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shadie throws a looping overhand right but Laitinen ducks down to avoid it.
Shadie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Laitinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shadie thinking.
Shadie cracks Laitinen with a good jab.
Shadie throws a head kick that misses
and Laitinen counters with a leg kick.
Laitinen scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadie swings for the body but Laitinen moves out of range.
Laitinen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Laitinen duly obliges.
Laitinen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Shadie shoots in looking for a takedown but Laitinen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shadie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shadie looks to land a combination but Laitinen avoids it well.
Laitinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shadie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadie takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shadie thows a body shot but no joy.
Shadie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Laitinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shadie's sensitive parts.
Laitinen scores with a leg kick.
Shadie misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Shadie - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen lands with a shot to the body.
Shadie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shadie throws out a loose jab but Laitinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shadie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laitinen.
Laitinen walks into a straight right hand from Shadie.
Laitinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Ilkka Laitinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shadie looks to land a combination but Laitinen avoids it well.
No luck for Shadie with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilkka Laitinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shadie looks to land a body kick but Laitinen moved away.
Laitinen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shadie.
Laitinen swinging wildly here.
A big left from Laitinen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laitinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitinen misses with a jab to the body
and Shadie counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shadie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Laitinen's calf.
Shadie swings for the body but Laitinen moves out of range.
Shadie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laitinen.
Laitinen blocks a jab.
Shadie gets the takedown into side control.
Laitinen is looking for a sweep.
Shadie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laitinen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadie working away.
Shadie postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Shadie in side control, throwing shots but Laitinen defends.
Shadie is chipping away with strikes.
Shadie connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Laitinen some visible discomfort.
Shadie controls the position.
Shadie throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Shadie is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Laitinen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The strikes coming from Shadie are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen dodges the ground and pound from Shadie.
The ground and pound from Shadie seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Laitinen prevents Shadie from improving position.
Shadie tries to score with some ground and pound. Laitinen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Shadie is looking to take a break and control but Laitinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shadie has knee on belly momentarily but Laitinen bucks him off and regains half guard.
Laitinen is looking to control Shadie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laitinen avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Still in half guard, Shadie seems content to control.
Shadie is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Laitinen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Slim Shadie!
Slim Shadie retains his lightweight title!
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