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Throwdown 13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Santoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Tannur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santoro comes to the cage accompanied by A Warrior's Call - Volbeat. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tannur's choice of entrance music: Desert Rose. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nicky Santoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Evan Tannur!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Santoro as he connects with a hook.
Tannur walks into a jab.
Tannur tries to clinch but Santoro moves out of range.
Tannur misses with a straight left.
Santoro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tannur swivels and escapes.
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!
Santoro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Santoro misses with a low kick.
Santoro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santoro wants it to stay on the feet.
Tannur shoots for a takedown but Santoro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nicky Santoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Tannur.
Santoro rushes Tannur and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Santoro breaks from the clinch.
Santoro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Santoro thuds a left hand into Tannur's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santoro.
Tannur doesn't manage to clinch there - Santoro circles away.
No luck for Tannur with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santoro misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Tannur. No joy for Santoro on that attempt.
Tannur fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santoro avoids it really well and circles away.
Santoro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tannur was covering up waiting for the punch and Santoro finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Santoro wants to control from the top but Tannur keeps moving.
Tannur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tannur pulls Santoro in close to prevent any damage.
Santoro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tannur's head.
Santoro decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tannur, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santoro clinches.
Santoro avoids a wild elbow strike from Tannur.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tannur blocking some punches.
Santoro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Santoro has picked Tannur up - he's going for a ride! Santoro dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Santoro is working for a submission of some sort.
Tannur wants to control but Santoro is keeping busy.
Tannur slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santoro pushes down on Tannur's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Santoro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santoro trying to control from half guard but Tannur is working away.
Santoro thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tannur to regain full guard.
Tannur is trying to control the position but Santoro postures up.
Santoro wants to control from the top but Tannur keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tannur keeping full guard, as Santoro tries to pass.
Santoro is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tannur working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Evan Tannur wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tannur shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Santoro sprawls well. Santoro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tannur gets slowly back to his feet.
Santoro has Tannur up against the cage in a clinch.
Santoro has Tannur pushed against the cage.
Tannur throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tannur is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Santoro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Santoro 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.
Tannur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santoro throws out the jab.
Santoro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Santoro.
Santoro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tannur tries to get to full guard but Santoro has control of the leg.
Santoro is trying to work for a kimura but Tannur is defending well.
Santoro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tannur knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Santoro 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.
Santoro is stalling here. Tannur is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Santoro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tannur has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tannur trying to control the action but Santoro is working from the bottom.
Santoro holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Santoro can't do much from the bottom here.
Santoro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tannur working the ground and pound.
Tannur 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.
Tannur taking a breather here.
Tannur wants to control but Santoro is keeping him busy.
Tannur has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Santoro!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tannur controlling from mount.
Santoro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nicky Santoro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santoro avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tannur.
Tannur looking to control but Santoro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santoro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tannur putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Santoro wants to hold on but Tannur pushes him away.
Santoro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tannur content just to control the position here.
Tannur thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
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 Nicky Santoro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tannur fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santoro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tannur looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nicky Santoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Tannur.
Tannur shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santoro as he jumps to the side.
Santoro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tannur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Santoro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tannurs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tannur connects with a body shot that sends Santoro's belly button to the back.
Santoro throws a head kick that misses.
Santoro throws a sloppy head kick and Tannur moves out of range easily.
Tannur changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santoro tries to avoid it but Tannur manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santoro to the ground. Santoro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Santoro misses with a head kick.
Santoro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tannur is trying to defend but Santoro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tannur wants to control but Santoro is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santoro is trying to work for a kimura but Tannur is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santoro works his foot free and advances to mount.
Santoro trying to control but Tannur is having none of it.
Tannur is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Santoro locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Tannur is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nicky Santoro!
A relieved looking Nicky Santoro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zeca Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Harry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Wait and Bleed. Zeca Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Quinton Harry's chin.
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28
135 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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28
145 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zeca Jackson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quinton Harry!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Harry closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Harry takes one to the side of the head.
Harry is rocked!
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harry.
Harry is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Quinton Harry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harry is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Jackson Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Harry is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zeca Jackson !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stelian Zeklos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zeklos's choice of entrance music: Du Riechst So Gut. 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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215 lbs
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219 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stelian Zeklos!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeklos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zeklos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zeklos throws a big shot that misses.
Drago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zeklos ducks under a wild hook from Drago.
Drago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zeklos misses with an uppercut. Drago saw that one coming.
Drago throws a series of strikes that have Zeklos backpedaling.
Zeklos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Drago to score with a decent uppercut.
Drago moves out of range of the body kick from Zeklos.
Zeklos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drago tries to clinch there but Zeklos circles away.
Zeklos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drago.
Drago throws a series of punches but Zeklos avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago scores with the left hand. Zeklos knows he should have avoided that one.
Drago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drago lands a jab.
It looks like Stelian Zeklos has been cut.
Ivan Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago tries to clinch up but Zeklos circles away and keeps his distance.
Drago throws an overhand right that lands on Zeklos's shoulder, as Zeklos tries to avoid the shot.
Drago wants to clinch up but Zeklos keeps it at a distance.
Zeklos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drago was well out of range. Poor timing from Zeklos.
Zeklos swats away the attempt to clinch by Drago.
Drago misses the jab.
Zeklos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drago.
A big right from Drago misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeklos misses with a wild combination.
Drago moves to clinch but Zeklos breaks away
and Drago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drago scores with a one two! Zeklos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zeklos throws a jab but it's blocked by Drago.
Zeklos connects with a nice looking jab.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch but Zeklos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zeklos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Drago with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Drago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drago pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zeklos back to the cage. Drago follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Drago on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zeklos. Zeklos obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeklos moves out of range of the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Zeklos there.
Drago darts in and clinches Zeklos up against the cage.
Drago throws a punch but it's blocked by Zeklos.
Drago misses with a body punch.
Zeklos gets through Drago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Drago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Zeklos.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zeklos.
Drago tries to throw a body punch but Zeklos avoids it by throwing Drago back against the cage.
Drago working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Drago.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago trying to control the position but instead, Zeklos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Drago into the cage.
Zeklos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zeklos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zeklos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drago can't find room to land a body shot as Zeklos controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeklos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stalling in the clinch from Zeklos.
Drago tries to throw a body punch but Zeklos avoids it by throwing Drago back against the cage.
Drago lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stelian Zeklos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zeklos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drago connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zeklos momentarily.
Drago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zeklos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drago moves away from the strike by Zeklos.
Drago closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zeklos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Drago throws a lazy right hand but Zeklos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drago moves in looking to clinch but Zeklos pushes him off.
Drago moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zeklos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Drago throws a series of punches but Zeklos avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Drago misses.
Zeklos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drago.
Drago slips a jab from Zeklos.
Drago listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Drago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zeklos 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.
Zeklos throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut.
Drago is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Drago throws a looping overhand right but Zeklos ducks down to avoid it.
Drago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zeklos.
Drago blocks a head kick by Zeklos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeklos walks into a stiff left hand from Drago.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drago looks to land a combination but Zeklos avoids it well.
Drago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drago lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Drago throws out a loose jab but Zeklos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drago looks to land a combination. Zeklos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Drago works over Zeklos's head and body with a nice combination.
That has opened up Stelian Zeklos's cut even more.
Zeklos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drago tries to clinch but Zeklos is having none of it.
Zeklos dodges the punch combination from Drago.
Zeklos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Zeklos misses.
Zeklos scores with a nice right hand.
Drago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drago misses with a looping left.
Drago ducks under a wild hook from Zeklos.
Zeklos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Drago throws a combination that misses
and Zeklos counters with a two punch combo.
Zeklos cracks the inside of Drago's front leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted 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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Drago. Zeklos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drago throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeklos fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Drago. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Zeklos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zeklos throws a poor cross that misses
and Drago counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Drago tries to clinch
and Zeklos counters with a series of strikes. Drago will be more careful next time no doubt.
Drago misses with a double jab.
Drago looks to land a combination but Zeklos avoids it well.
Drago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zeklos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zeklos scores with a nice right hand.
Drago walks into a straight right hand from Zeklos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Drago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Drago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zeklos scores with a head kick.
Zeklos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Drago throws an overhand right that lands on Zeklos's shoulder, as Zeklos tries to avoid the shot.
Zeklos scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zeklos dodges the punch combination from Drago.
Drago slips a straight right by Zeklos.
Zeklos connects with the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Drago. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drago moves in looking to clinch but Zeklos pushes him off.
Drago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drago slips a jab from Zeklos.
Zeklos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Drago throws a jab but it's blocked by Zeklos.
Ivan Drago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drago ducks under a wild hook from Zeklos.
Drago takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Drago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zeklos.
Zeklos misses with a left hand
and Drago counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Zeklos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Drago dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drago lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeklos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drago takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Drago throws a big shot that misses.
Zeklos lands with a nice body kick.
Drago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ivan Drago is winning the standup battle so far.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zeklos.
Zeklos throws a right and a left that Drago avoids nicely.
Drago jabs at Zeklos's body.
Drago throws a shot from downtown. Zeklos moves away and avoids it.
Zeklos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zeklos. Drago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drago on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zeklos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zeklos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Drago swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zeklos.
Drago tries to clinch but Zeklos is having none of it.
Drago fails to land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Drago.
Drago takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Zeklos.
Drago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch but Zeklos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drago shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zeklos thuds his shin into the meat of Drago's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drago missing with a left hand there. Zeklos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Zeklos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zeklos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drago stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Drago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zeklos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drago misses the shot to the body.
Stelian Zeklos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zeklos.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stelian Zeklos.
Well Drago 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Drago!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jukka Tuomio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santeri Sikaniska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuomio comes to the cage accompanied by Danzig - Mother. Sikaniska has chosen 2 Brothers on the 4th floor - Fairytales as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jukka Tuomio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Sikaniska!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Tuomio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sikaniska moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jukka Tuomio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuomio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tuomio throws an off balance right hand
and Sikaniska counters with a stiff right hand.
Tuomio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sikaniska is out of range and Tuomio settles back down.
Tuomio motions for Sikaniska to come forward. Tuomio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Sikaniska blocks the low kick.
Sikaniska clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Sikaniska.
Good body shot from Sikaniska.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tuomio.
Tuomio blocks a body shot from Sikaniska.
A hook to the body from Tuomio.
Tuomio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sikaniska blocks an elbow strike.
Tuomio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuomio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sikaniska's face.
It looks like Santeri Sikaniska has been cut.
Tuomio blocking some punches.
Tuomio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikaniska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sikaniska is pushing Tuomio up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tuomio throws an elbow but misses.
Sikaniska misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sikaniska has a couple of punches blocked by Tuomio.
Sikaniska scores with a nice hook to the head.
It looks like Jukka Tuomio has been cut.
Sikaniska lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tuomio looking to slow down the pace here.
Tuomio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tuomio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sikaniska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tuomio can't find room to land a body shot as Sikaniska controls the action.
Tuomio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sikaniska blocks the elbow strike.
Tuomio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tuomio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Tuomio.
Tuomio throws a punch but it's blocked by Sikaniska.
Tuomio digs a right hand into Sikaniska's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sikaniska's gas tank.
Tuomio is looking to control Sikaniska's arms but Sikaniska gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tuomio has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tuomio.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tuomio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sikaniska's brow.
Tuomio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tuomio trying to land knees to the body.
Sikaniska lands a shoulder strike.
Tuomio looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sikaniska.
Sikaniska tries to break free but Tuomio pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tuomio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sikaniska's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tuomio throws an elbow but misses.
Tuomio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sikaniska tries to break the clinch but Tuomio is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sikaniska.
Tuomio pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tuomio blocks a body shot from Sikaniska.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sikaniska.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sikaniska.
Tuomio throws a punch but it's blocked by Sikaniska.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tuomio.
Tuomio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sikaniska.
Sikaniska looks gassed!
Tuomio throws a punch but it's blocked by Sikaniska.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sikaniska takes a shot to the head.
Sikaniska blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tuomio prevents a body shot from Sikaniska.
Sikaniska looking to slow down the pace here.
Sikaniska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tuomio connects with a leg kick. Sikaniska looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sikaniska has Tuomio up against the cage in a clinch.
Sikaniska misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuomio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tuomio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tuomio lands with a light punch inside.
Sikaniska is working Tuomio over against the cage.
Tuomio lands an elbow that stopped Sikaniska in his tracks for a moment.
Sikaniska dodges an elbow strike from Tuomio.
Tuomio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sikaniska's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tuomio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sikaniska is rocked!
That has opened up Santeri Sikaniska's cut even more.
Tuomio holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sikaniska is still on wobbly legs! Can Tuomio finish him?
Sikaniska lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sikaniska managing to block the knees to the body from Tuomio.
Sikaniska seems to have recovered his senses.
Tuomio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sikaniska has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tuomio takes a shot to the head.
Tuomio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sikaniska avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sikaniska misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Tuomio dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sikaniska gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sikaniska has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tuomio drops Sikaniska onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sikaniska is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Sikaniska can't find room to land a body shot as Tuomio controls the action.
Tuomio lands a nice elbow.
Tuomio keeps control of Sikaniska as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tuomio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tuomio as Sikaniska tries to tie him up.
Sikaniska managing to block the knees to the body from Tuomio.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sikaniska blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Sikaniska on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tuomio tries to land knees in the clinch but Sikaniska avoids the damage to the body.
Tuomio working aggressively here.
Sikaniska lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sikaniska throws a head punch that misses.
Sikaniska slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikaniska stalling in the clinch but Tuomio improves position.
Nice body punch from Sikaniska - that landed with a thud.
Tuomio trying to land knees to the body.
Tuomio tries to land knees in the clinch but Sikaniska avoids the damage to the body.
Sikaniska trying to control the position but instead, Tuomio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sikaniska into the cage.
Tuomio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sikaniska has a couple of punches blocked by Tuomio.
Sikaniska on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Sikaniska's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sikaniska avoids a wild elbow strike from Tuomio.
Sikaniska working aggressively here.
Sikaniska working aggressively here.
Jukka Tuomio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sikaniska blocks an elbow strike from Tuomio.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sikaniska.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tuomio obliges.
Sikaniska is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sikaniska.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuomio controlling the action here for a moment.
Sikaniska is trying to push Tuomio away but Tuomio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tuomio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sikaniska blocks an elbow strike from Tuomio.
Sikaniska lands a right hand.
Tuomio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tuomio lands a body shot.
Tuomio misses with an elbow over the top.
Sikaniska on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tuomio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sikaniska's brow.
Tuomio landing knees to the head.
Sikaniska blocks an elbow strike from Tuomio.
Tuomio lands a right hand.
Sikaniska trying to control the position but instead, Tuomio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sikaniska into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tuomio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuomio throws an elbow that misses.
Tuomio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tuomio.
Tuomio is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tuomio leaning against his opponent.
Sikaniska misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sikaniska blocks an elbow strike from Tuomio.
Sikaniska on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tuomio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tuomio stalling in the clinch.
Tuomio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sikaniska is defending well for now.
Sikaniska lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tuomio backwards.
Sikaniska dodges an elbow strike from Tuomio.
Tuomio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sikaniska avoids it.
Tuomio looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikaniska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tuomio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tuomio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuomio lands an elbow just above Sikaniska 's eye.
Tuomio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sikaniska backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Tuomio.
Tuomio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tuomio lands a nice elbow.
The cut above Santeri Sikaniska's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tuomio tries to land a knee to the head but Sikaniska blocks with his arms.
Tuomio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sikaniska misses with a punch to the body.
Sikaniska blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tuomio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sikaniska prevents a body shot from Tuomio.
Tuomio blocking some punches.
A short right from Tuomio.
Sikaniska throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tuomios head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Tuomio dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Tuomio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sikaniska moves into the clinch successfully.
Tuomio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sikaniska backwards.
Sikaniska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sikaniska closes the distance and clinches.
Sikaniska taking a breather.
Tuomio misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sikaniska.
Tuomio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sikaniska avoids it.
Tuomio misses with an elbow strike.
Sikaniska lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tuomio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sikaniska throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tuomios head.
Sikaniska blocks an elbow strike from Tuomio.
Tuomio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tuomio tries a knee to the head but Sikaniska blocks it.
Sikaniska is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuomio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tuomio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sikaniska blocks it with crossed arms.
Sikaniska has had enough of the clinch but Tuomio keeps him there for the moment.
Tuomio lands with a left to the head.
Sikaniska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tuomio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tuomio throws an elbow that misses.
Sikaniska goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sikaniska creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tuomio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tuomio throws an elbow but it misses.
Tuomio blocking some punches.
Tuomio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuomio tries to land knees in the clinch but Sikaniska avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Tuomio - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sikaniska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tuomio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sikaniska.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuomio lands with a nice body kick.
Tuomio misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sikaniska checks a leg kick.
Sikaniska lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tuomio at a distance.
Sikaniska rushes Tuomio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sikaniska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tuomio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sikaniska avoids the elbow strike from Tuomio, against the cage.
A short right from Tuomio on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tuomio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sikaniska's brow.
A right hand to the body from Tuomio.
Tuomio misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuomio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sikaniska avoids it.
Tuomio just leaning against Sikaniska, taking a breather.
Tuomio throws an elbow that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tuomio.
Tuomio lands an elbow that stopped Sikaniska in his tracks for a moment.
Tuomio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tuomio misses with a body punch.
Tuomio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sikaniska takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sikaniska blocks an uppercut.
Tuomio trying to land knees to the body.
Tuomio is pushing Sikaniska up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tuomio throws an elbow but it misses.
Sikaniska dodges an elbow strike from Tuomio.
Tuomio throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikaniska prevents a body shot from Tuomio.
Tuomio is looking to control Sikaniska's arms but Sikaniska gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tuomio has his back to the cage.
Tuomio stalling against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tuomio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sikaniska's brow.
Sikaniska misses with a punch on the inside.
Tuomio misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tuomio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sikaniska's brow.
Sikaniska manages to break the clinch.
Sikaniska drives through and clinches with Tuomio against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Tuomio.
Tuomio works on Sikaniska's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sikaniska lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tuomio backwards.
Tuomio blocking some punches.
Sikaniska blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Tuomio.
Tuomio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Tuomio clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sikaniska misses with a two punch combination.
Tuomio is looking to chop away at Sikaniska's legs.
Sikaniska has managed to clinch.
Sikaniska stalling in the clinch but Tuomio improves position.
Tuomio wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Sikaniska fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tuomio throws an elbow but misses.
Sikaniska works on Tuomio's body with a couple of short punches.
Sikaniska struggles to land a body shot inside as Tuomio controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Sikaniska scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tuomio lands a nice elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Sikaniska fails to land.
Tuomio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tuomio misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tuomio.
Sikaniska lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tuomio backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuomio scores with a shot to the side of Sikaniska's head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tuomio lands a right hand.
Sikaniska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tuomio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sikaniska misses with a few strikes there.
Tuomio tries to clinch up.
Sikaniska throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tuomio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tuomio tries to close the distance and clinch but Sikaniska swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sikaniska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tuomio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tuomio throws a solid leg kick but Sikaniska takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tuomio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuomio closes the distance and clinches.
Sikaniska avoids the elbow strike from Tuomio, against the cage.
Sikaniska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tuomio lands an elbow just above Sikaniska 's eye.
Sikaniska lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sikaniska swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuomio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuomio pushes off an throws an elbow but Sikaniska leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sikaniska gets through Tuomio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sikaniska throws a punch but it's blocked by Tuomio.
Sikaniska pushes Tuomio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sikaniska is looking to control Tuomio's arms but Tuomio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sikaniska has his back to the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tuomio.
Sikaniska wants to get back to striking at distance but Tuomio won't allow it.
Sikaniska is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tuomio misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikaniska working aggressively here.
Sikaniska lands a hook that snaps the head of Tuomio backwards.
Sikaniska looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tuomio wants to stall.
Tuomio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sikaniska trying to stall but Tuomio improves his position.
Tuomio lands with a left to the head.
Sikaniska wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tuomio lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Sikaniska managing to block the knees to the body from Tuomio.
Sikaniska's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tuomio lands with a light punch inside.
Tuomio trying to land knees to the body.
Tuomio throws a punch but it's blocked by Sikaniska.
Tuomio lands a big right hand that drops Sikaniska! The killer instinct kicks in and Tuomio finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Tuomio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jukka Tuomio!
Jukka Tuomio retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Lerppa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Wendigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Keijo Lerppa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Wendigo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wendigo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jon Wendigo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wendigo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wendigo cracks the inside of Lerppa's front leg.
Wendigo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lerppa. Lerppa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lerppa shoots for a double leg takedown but Wendigo sprawls well. He's pushed Lerppa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lerppa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wendigo defends it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wendigo, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wendigo. Lerppa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wendigo tries to bum rush Lerppa with a series of wild strikes but Lerppa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wendigo throws a low kick but Lerppa avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wendigo.
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!
The fighters circling - Wendigo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wendigo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lerppa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wendigo scores with a three punch combo!
Lerppa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keijo Lerppa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Wendigo.
Wendigo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wendigo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lerppa is breathing heavily.
Wendigo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lerppa is rocked!
Lerppa checks a low kick from Wendigo.
Wendigo throws a leg kick which misses Lerppa's front leg but catches the back leg as Lerppa tries to avoid it.
Wendigo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lerppa moves away.
Wendigo cracks a nice hook into Lerppa's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Lerppa with that takedown attempt.
Jon Wendigo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wendigo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lerppa.
Wendigo lands a high kick to the side of Lerppa's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Wendigo dives into guard, looking to finish.
Oh Lerppa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wendigo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lerppa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wendigo connects with a decent elbow.
Wendigo working the head with strikes.
Wendigo lands some shots froms side control.
Wendigo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lerppa down.
Wendigo trying to control the position but Lerppa is working away.
Lerppa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wendigo looks up at the clock and then as Lerppa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wendigo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wendigo scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Lerppa is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Wendigo can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Wendigo!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Gurakovskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun Ellison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gurakovskiy's entrance music is Hollywood Undead - Levitate . A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ellison's choice of entrance music: Die For Metal. Shaun Ellison has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Gurakovskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shaun Ellison!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ellison.
Ellison blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Gurakovskiy. No joy for Ellison on that attempt.
Ellison wants to clinch.
Ellison tries for a takedown but Gurakovskiy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aleksandr Gurakovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Ellison.
Ellison tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gurakovskiy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ellison somewhat.
Gurakovskiy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ellison looks gassed!
Gurakovskiy throws a series of punches but Ellison moves out of range.
Ellison shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gurakovskiy as he jumps to the side.
Gurakovskiy lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gurakovskiy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ellison backs up against the cage.
It looks like Shaun Ellison has been cut.
Gurakovskiy misses with a wild combination.
Ellison avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurakovskiy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ellison counters with a low kick, right behind Gurakovskiy 's knee.
Gurakovskiy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Gurakovskiy has cracked Ellison with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Gurakovskiy lands another huge swinging hook and Ellison tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Ellison, before Gurakovskiy can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aleksandr Gurakovskiy!
In his post fight interview, Aleksandr Gurakovskiy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Torsten Ostergaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlon Worthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ostergaard might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bad Street, Atlanta, GA. Worthy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Drop the world kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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167 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Torsten Ostergaard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marlon Worthy!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostergaard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Worthy avoids the head kick by Ostergaard.
Worthy blocks the body kick.
Worthy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ostergaard.
Worthy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Worthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ostergaard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Worthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ostergaard was well out of range. Poor timing from Worthy.
Worthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ostergaard.
Torsten Ostergaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Worthy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Worthy throws the left hand but Ostergaard avoids the punch easily.
Worthy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Worthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ostergaard manages to avoid it.
Ostergaard throws the kick towards the body but Worthy avoids it.
Ostergaard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostergaard lands a nice looking body shot.
Worthy moves in looking to clinch but Ostergaard pushes him off.
Ostergaard throws a head kick that misses
and Worthy counters with a nice body shot.
Worthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ostergaard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Worthy lands with a good body shot.
Ostergaard just misses with a punch to the body.
Ostergaard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ostergaard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Worthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Ostergaard is just out of range.
Ostergaard thuds his shin into the meat of Worthy's side.
Worthy avoids a kick to the body.
Ostergaard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worthy thuds his right hand into Ostergaard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Worthy moves out of range of the body kick from Ostergaard.
Ostergaard moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ostergaard misses with a leg kick
enabling Worthy to counter with a crisp jab.
Ostergaard misses with a low kick.
Worthy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ostergaard.
Ostergaard misses the shot to the body.
Ostergaard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Worthy misses with a looping right.
Ostergaard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Worthy misses the shot to the body.
Worthy missing with a left hand there. Ostergaard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worthy blocks a head kick by Ostergaard.
Worthy connects with a right hand. Ostergaard shakes it off.
Worthy scores with the left hand. Ostergaard knows he should have avoided that one.
Ostergaard lands a body shot.
Ostergaard looks to score with a jab to the body but Worthy is just out of range.
Worthy throws a shot to the body.
Ostergaard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ostergaard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ostergaard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ostergaard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Worthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Ostergaard.
Ostergaard misses with a head kick.
Worthy gets tackled into the cage by Ostergaard. Ostergaard maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worthy prevents a body shot from Ostergaard.
Worthy blocks a body shot from Ostergaard.
Ostergaard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Worthy lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worthy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Worthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Worthy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ostergaard throws a leg kick but Worthy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ostergaard is looking to wear down Worthy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Worthy lands with a shot to the body.
Ostergaard pushes Worthy away with a front kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worthy lands with a good body shot.
Ostergaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Worthy moves away.
Ostergaard swings for the body but Worthy moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marlon Worthy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Worthy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Worthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Worthy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Worthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Ostergaard is just out of range.
Ostergaard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Worthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ostergaard avoids the body shot from Worthy.
Ostergaard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ostergaard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Worthy circles away quickly and effectively.
Ostergaard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ostergaard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ostergaard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Worthy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good work by Worthy as he checks the leg kick.
Ostergaard rushes Worthy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Worthy prevents a body shot from Ostergaard.
Ostergaard manages to break the clinch.
Worthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ostergaard manages to avoid it.
A jab from Worthy does it's job there.
Ostergaard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ostergaard swings for the body but Worthy moves out of range.
Worthy blocks a leg kick.
Ostergaard throws a head kick but Worthy moves out of range.
Worthy checks a leg kick nicely.
Worthy misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard throws a leg kick but Worthy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ostergaard misses with a body shot.
Worthy blocks the body kick.
Worthy lands a jab to Ostergaard's midsection.
Ostergaard takes a swing at Worthy's ribcage but misses.
Ostergaard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Worthy misses with a series of wild punches.
Ostergaard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ostergaard misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worthy throws a body punch but Ostergaard moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Worthy.
Worthy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A big left from Worthy misses.
Ostergaard scoring well with a low kick there.
Worthy throws a right and a left that Ostergaard avoids nicely.
A head kick from Ostergaard lands but Worthy takes it in his stride.
Worthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Worthy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Worthy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ostergaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Worthy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Worthy moves out of range of the body kick.
Worthy closes the distance and clinches.
Worthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ostergaard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ostergaard. Worthy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Worthy throws a series of punches but Ostergaard avoids them all with ease.
Ostergaard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marlon Worthy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ostergaard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Worthy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
That kick from Ostergaard tenderised Worthy's leg. Worthy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Worthy jabs at Ostergaard's body.
Ostergaard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Worthy takes a step back to recover.
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 Torsten Ostergaard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Worthy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Worthy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Worthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Worthy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ostergaard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ostergaard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Worthy is out of range.
Worthy tries to clinch up but Ostergaard circles away and keeps his distance.
Worthy misses with a wild body shot.
Ostergaard scores with a jab.
Ostergaard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Worthy misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ostergaard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Worthy as he connects with a hook.
Worthy throws a looping overhand right but Ostergaard ducks down to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Worthy.
Ostergaard scores with a shot to the body.
Worthy throws a body punch but Ostergaard moves out of range.
Ostergaard gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Worthy counters with a nice body shot.
Worthy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ostergaard, pushing him back against the cage.
Worthy misses with some punches.
Ostergaard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ostergaard has a couple of punches blocked by Worthy.
A short right from Worthy on the inside.
A short right from Worthy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worthy misses with a punch to the body.
Worthy looking to throw knees to the head but Ostergaard is blocking nicely.
Worthy breaks from the clinch.
Worthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ostergaard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Worthy.
Worthy lands with a shot to the body.
Worthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ostergaard manages to avoid it.
Ostergaard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Ostergaard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ostergaard moves out of range as Worthy strikes.
Worthy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Worthy.
Worthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ostergaard was well out of range. Poor timing from Worthy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worthy misses the shot to the body.
Ostergaard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Ostergaard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A shot to the liver by Worthy. Beautiful body shot.
Ostergaard misses the jab.
Ostergaard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ostergaard avoids the body shot from Worthy.
Worthy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ostergaard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ostergaard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Worthy blocks a head kick by Ostergaard.
Ostergaard throws a solid leg kick but Worthy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ostergaard.
Ostergaard wants to slow Worthy down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ostergaard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Worthy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Worthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ostergaard manages to avoid it.
Worthy checks a leg kick nicely.
Ostergaard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ostergaard misses with a hook to the body
and Worthy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ostergaard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ostergaard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worthy misses with a shot to the body
and Ostergaard counters with a solid body kick.
Worthy thows a body shot but no joy.
Worthy's corner calls for a 1-2. Worthy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Marlon Worthy just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ostergaard ducks under a wild hook from Worthy.
Worthy jabs at Ostergaard's body.
Worthy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ostergaard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ostergaard tries to land a front kick but Worthy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ostergaard throws a wild body kick that Worthy sees coming a mile off.
Ostergaard ducks right into an uppercut from Worthy.
Ostergaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Worthy.
Worthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Worthy misses with a wild body shot.
Ostergaard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ostergaard looks to land a combination but Worthy avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ostergaard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ostergaard throws a sloppy head kick and Worthy moves out of range easily.
Ostergaard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Worthy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice combination there by Worthy.
Worthy is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ostergaard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good exchange - Worthy coming out on top.
Worthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ostergaard.
Ostergaard slips a jab from Worthy.
Ostergaard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worthy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ostergaard on the side of the head.
Ostergaard throws a sloppy head kick and Worthy moves out of range easily.
Worthy throws a good cross that connects.
Ostergaard misses the shot to the body.
Ostergaard throws a front kick aimed at Worthy's knee but Worthy avoids it well.
Worthy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ostergaard.
Worthy wants to clinch.
Worthy throws a body punch but Ostergaard moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worthy avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard throws a low kick but Worthy avoids it.
Worthy scores with a shot to the body.
Worthy misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Worthy.
Worthy throws an overhand right that lands on Ostergaard's shoulder, as Ostergaard tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Ostergaard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Worthy throws a shot from downtown. Ostergaard moves away and avoids it.
Worthy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Worthy misses with a wild body shot.
Ostergaard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Worthy works over Ostergaard's head and body with a nice combination.
Worthy misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Worthy. That did some damage!
That kick from Ostergaard tenderised Worthy's leg. Worthy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Worthy throws a shot from downtown. Ostergaard moves away and avoids it.
Worthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Worthy tries to clinch up but Ostergaard circles away and keeps his distance.
Ostergaard throws a body punch but Worthy moves out of range.
Worthy avoids the head kick by Ostergaard.
Ostergaard throws a head kick that misses.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ostergaard throws a sloppy head kick and Worthy moves out of range easily.
Worthy misses with a looping right.
Worthy has closed the distance and engaged Ostergaard in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Marlon Worthy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Worthy lands a slapping body shot.
Worthy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Worthy misses the shot to the body.
Ostergaard swings for the body but Worthy moves out of range.
Worthy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Worthy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Worthy duly obliges.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ostergaard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Worthy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Worthy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ostergaard slips a jab and a cross from Worthy.
Ostergaard misses with a body shot.
Ostergaard looks to land a right hand but Worthy moved out of range.
Ostergaard tries to work over Worthy's front leg with a kick but Worthy checks it.
Worthy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ostergaard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Worthy manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ostergaard keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Ostergaard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Worthy.
Ostergaard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Worthy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ostergaard throws a front kick aimed at Worthy's knee but Worthy avoids it well.
Ostergaard defending well as Worthy loads up on a big left hand.
Worthy misses with a body shot
and Ostergaard counters with a head kick. That will keep Worthy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Worthy is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Worthy connects with a body shot that sends Ostergaard's belly button to the back.
Ostergaard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Torsten Ostergaard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard moves away from the strike by Worthy.
A head kick from Ostergaard lands but Worthy takes it in his stride.
Ostergaard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Worthy circles away quickly and effectively.
Worthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ostergaard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Worthy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ostergaard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
Worthy looks to throw the jab but Ostergaard is out of range.
Ostergaard connects with a nice looking jab.
Ostergaard throws a right and a left that Worthy avoids nicely.
Ostergaard throws the kick towards the body but Worthy avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard misses with a shot to the body
and Worthy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Worthy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ostergaard.
Good standup being displayed there by Worthy as he connects with a hook.
Worthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Worthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ostergaard was well out of range. Poor timing from Worthy.
Worthy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Worthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Ostergaard is just out of range.
Ostergaard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ostergaard throws a head kick that half lands.
Worthy is rocked!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ostergaard - that will leave a mark!
Worthy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ostergaard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Worthy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ostergaard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Ostergaard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Worthy is still on wobbly legs! Can Ostergaard finish him?
Worthy is looking to clinch but Ostergaard is avoiding it.
Worthy looks to clinch
and Ostergaard counters with a nice body kick.
Ostergaard cracks Worthy with an open hand slap.
A head kick misses from Ostergaard.
Worthy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ostergaard.
Ostergaard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ostergaard is looking to slow Worthy down with leg kicks.
Ostergaard scores with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worthy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick from Ostergaard misses.
Ostergaard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Worthy connects with a looping right hand.
Worthy throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torsten Ostergaard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Worthy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:49
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marlon Worthy!
Marlon Worthy is the new lightweight champion!
Marlon Worthy took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fight Club Clothing™ for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Cloltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tin Lau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cloltran comes to the cage accompanied by Man In My City. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buzz Cloltran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tin Lau!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lau fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cloltran. Lau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lau jabs at Cloltran's body.
Cloltran scores with a leg kick.
Cloltran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cloltran scores with a body shot.
Cloltran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lau takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Lau misses its intended target.
Lau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cloltran.
An inside leg kick from Cloltran misses.
Cloltran fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lau is out of range.
Lau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cloltran moves away.
Cloltran looks to throw the jab but Lau is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloltran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lau manages to avoid it.
Lau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cloltran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lau at a distance.
Cloltran shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cloltran. Lau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cloltran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lau throws the left hand but Cloltran avoids the punch easily.
Lau misses with a double jab.
Cloltran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lau.
Cloltran avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lau checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran cracks Lau with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lau misses with a shot to the body
and Cloltran counters with a left to the body.
Lau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cloltran.
Cloltran connects with a single shot there.
Lau closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cloltran scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lau lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cloltran can pounce on him.
Cloltran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lau in his tracks.
Cloltran connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran throws a right hand that Lau ducks under and follows up with a left that Lau also avoids with ease.
Cloltran connects with a body shot.
Cloltran throws a hook but Lau blocks it.
Cloltran is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cloltran lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cloltran looking to score a takedown here. Lau is defending well but Cloltran drives through and ends up in Lau's guard.
Lau being controlled here, momentarily.
Cloltran's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lau is trying to control the position but Cloltran postures up.
Cloltran content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Buzz Cloltran.
Lau misses with a straight right.
Cloltran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cloltran misses with a takedown attempt
and Lau counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cloltran tries a head kick but it misses.
Cloltran closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cloltran controlling the position from side mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cloltran is looking to take a break and control but Lau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Cloltran dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from Lau misses.
Buzz Cloltran is winning the standup battle so far.
Lau avoids the body shot from Cloltran.
Lau cracks Cloltran with an open hand slap.
Lau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cloltran thuds a left hand into Lau's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cloltran.
Cloltran throws out a loose jab but Lau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cloltran feints and then cracks Lau's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lau down.
Cloltran walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lau moves forwards but Cloltran connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloltran throws a body punch but Lau moves out of range.
Cloltran jabs at Lau's body.
A big left from Lau misses.
Cloltran scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cloltran seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cloltran is thwarting Lau's attempts to control the position.
Cloltran missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran content to control rather than advance.
Lau won't allow Cloltran to pass to mount.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cloltran slows the pace down in half guard.
Cloltran not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cloltran performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Buzz Cloltran wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cloltran.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Lau misses.
Lau just misses with a punch to the body.
Cloltran defending well as Lau loads up on a big left hand.
Lau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cloltran just misses with a punch to the body.
Cloltran connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cloltran misses with an uppercut.
Cloltran fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lau looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cloltran misses with a hook. Lau ducked under it nicely.
Lau feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cloltrans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cloltran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lau.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lau fails with a takedown attempt.
Cloltran cracks Lau with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cloltran.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lau misses with a series of wild punches.
Cloltran ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lau is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lau closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cloltran did well to prevent Lau getting side control.
Lau is trying to control. Cloltran wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Cloltran dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cloltran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lau.
Lau avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cloltran looks to throw the jab but Lau is out of range.
Cloltran moves out of range as Lau strikes.
Lau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cloltran.
Lau misses with a straight left.
Cloltran takes a swing at Lau's ribcage but misses.
Cloltran shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cloltran not doing much here.
Lau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloltran seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lau does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lau regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cloltran can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cloltran tries to free his leg and advance position but Lau is retaining full guard.
Cloltran landing some decent shots from guard.
Lau keeping moving, preventing Cloltran from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cloltran is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cloltran lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cloltran wants to control but Lau is keeping him busy.
Lau taking some punishment here, with Cloltran in his half guard.
Lau won't allow Cloltran to pass to mount.
Cloltran content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran trying to control from half guard but Lau is working away.
Cloltran content to control rather than advance.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Buzz Cloltran wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cloltran throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A lazy left from Cloltran finds it's target.
Cloltran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Lau misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lau moves away.
Cloltran throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lau.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cloltran.
Cloltran ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lau takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sloppy strikes from Lau. Those never looked like landing.
Lau is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cloltran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cloltran scores with a jab to the head.
Cloltran swings for the body but Lau moves out of range.
Cloltran lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Cloltran clearly takes that round.
That's time! Cloltran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cloltran works over Lau's head and body with a nice combination.
Lau takes a swing at Cloltran's ribcage but misses.
Lau throws a hook but Cloltran blocks it.
Cloltran throws a leg kick which misses Lau's front leg but catches the back leg as Lau tries to avoid it.
Lau misses with an uppercut. Cloltran saw that one coming.
Cloltran scores with a jab to the head.
Lau fails with a takedown attempt.
Cloltran is looking to land body kicks.
Cloltran avoids the body shot from Lau.
Lau's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cloltran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloltran gets a double leg takedown into Lau's guard.
Lau is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lau has an active guard here but Cloltran has managed to pass into half guard.
Cloltran landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cloltran has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cloltran lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cloltran content just to control the position here.
Cloltran is landing with some decent strikes but Lau is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cloltran trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cloltran takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cloltran looking to finish Lau with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lau!
Lau is in a horrible position here. Cloltran smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Cloltran.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lau taking shots to the head.
Lau is trying to escape the mount.
Cloltran controlling from mount.
Cloltran seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lau for as long as he can get away with.
Lau is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cloltran controlling his opponent.
Buzz Cloltran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran landing shots from mount.
Lau is looking to improve his position but Cloltran isn't that keen on the idea.
Cloltran tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cloltran landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Cloltran had his way with Tin Lau in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lau stuffs the takedown.
A jab from Cloltran does it's job there.
The crowd cheers as Cloltran lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lau doesn't seem phased though.
Cloltran staying out of range there.
Lau throws a jab but it's blocked by Cloltran.
Cloltran scoring well with a low kick there.
Lau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cloltran misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cloltran darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lau. Cloltran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lau lands a nice shot that snaps Cloltran's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloltran drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cloltran can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lau is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cloltran 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.
Cloltran stands and throws Lau's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cloltran working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Lau's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran landing a few strikes.
A lull in the action here as Cloltran stalls from top position.
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!
Cloltran works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lau is looking to regain half guard here but Cloltran keeps moving and retains side control.
Cloltran cracks Lau with a big elbow.
Tin Lau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran working the ground and pound.
Cloltran advances nicely into full mount.
Cloltran postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lau looks a forlorn figure.
Lau is looking to get to half guard.
Lau is squirming around, avoiding Cloltran's attempts to control the action.
Cloltran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lau keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran unloading with bombs!
Cloltran fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lau is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cloltran controlling from mount.
Lau is still in real trouble! Can Cloltran finish him?
Lau takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cloltran controlling from the full mount.
Lau is desperately trying to improve his position but Cloltran has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cloltran takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lau seems to have recovered his senses.
Cloltran scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lau?
And that's the end of the fight!
Buzz Cloltran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cloltran 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzz Cloltran!
Buzz Cloltran retains his bantamweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Buzz Cloltran waved his t-shirt featuring Fight Club Clothing™'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Janis Piternieks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Drysdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janis Piternieks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Drysdale!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drysdale takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Piternieks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Drysdale tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Piternieks throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Drysdale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Piternieks tries to avoid it but Drysdale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Piternieks to the ground. Piternieks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Drysdale checks a low kick from Piternieks.
Some bone on bone action there as Drysdale checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A good leg kick by Piternieks.
Piternieks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drysdale checks it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piternieks clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Piternieks can't find room to land a body shot as Drysdale controls the action.
Drysdale takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Piternieks.
Piternieks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drysdale's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Piternieks.
Piternieks misses with a punch to the body.
Drysdale has Piternieks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Piternieks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Piternieks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Piternieks putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Drysdale in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Piternieks is leaning against Drysdale and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Piternieks controlling the action here for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale wants to break the clinch but can't.
Piternieks landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piternieks lands a shoulder strike.
Drysdale prevents a body shot from Piternieks.
Drysdale struggles to land a body shot inside as Piternieks controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Piternieks.
Piternieks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drysdale has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Piternieks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Janis Piternieks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Drysdale.
A body shot lands from Piternieks.
Drysdale looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piternieks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Piternieks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Piternieks.
Piternieks lands a nice knee to the body.
Piternieks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Piternieks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Piternieks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Piternieks - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piternieks utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee 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!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Piternieks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short body shot lands from Piternieks as the two fighters clinch.
Piternieks lands a body punch.
Piternieks leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Piternieks misses with a body punch.
Drysdale takes a shot to the head.
Piternieks has Drysdale pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janis Piternieks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Drysdale misses with a takedown attempt
and Piternieks counters with a nice leg kick.
Drysdale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Piternieks as he jumps to the side.
Piternieks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Drysdale misses with a takedown attempt
and Piternieks counters with a good low kick that Drysdale was not able to check.
Janis Piternieks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Drysdale.
Piternieks scores with a nice head shot.
Drysdale misses with a takedown attempt
and Piternieks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Piternieks tenderised Drysdale's leg. Drysdale is trying to keep his angry face on.
Piternieks darts in and clinches Drysdale up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Piternieks - that landed with a thud.
Drysdale is breathing heavily.
Piternieks scores with a shot to the side of Drysdale's head.
Piternieks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Piternieks pushes Drysdale back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Piternieks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piternieks presses Drysdale against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Piternieks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drysdale can do to turn this around?
Piternieks misses with a body punch.
Piternieks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Piternieks lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Piternieks seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A body shot lands from Piternieks.
Piternieks misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Piternieks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piternieks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Piternieks lands a good knee to the midsection. Drysdale won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piternieks lands with a light punch inside.
Piternieks presses Drysdale against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Piternieks lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Piternieks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piternieks is leaning against Drysdale and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drysdale is trying desperately to land a takedown but Piternieks is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Drysdale.
Drysdale prevents a body shot from Piternieks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Piternieks.
Piternieks can't find room to land a body shot as Drysdale controls the action.
Piternieks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Piternieks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Piternieks.
Piternieks lands a body punch in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Piternieks lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piternieks stalling against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piternieks lands a nice shot to the body.
Piternieks prevents the takedown attempt.
Piternieks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Janis Piternieks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Piternieks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Piternieks is pushing Drysdale up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Piternieks lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janis Piternieks dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Piternieks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Drysdale is rocked!
Drysdale takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Drysdale is still on wobbly legs! Can Piternieks finish him?
Janis Piternieks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drysdale bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Piternieks comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Drysdale falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Drysdale was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Janis Piternieks!
Janis Piternieks retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qually Fiterwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Lindel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikael Lindel is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Qually Fiterwon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Lindel!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindel feints and as Fiterwon raises his hands in defense, Lindel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lindel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lindel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fiterwon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fiterwon wants to sweep but no luck.
Lindel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fiterwon keeping full guard, as Lindel tries to pass.
Lindel throws and elbow that misses. Fiterwon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lindel's guard. Nice move by Fiterwon!
Lindel wants to stand but Fiterwon is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiterwon stopping the sweep attempt from Lindel.
Fiterwon controlling from the top position.
Lindel looking for a sweep. Not yet Lindel, not yet.
Lindel wants to stand and escape but Fiterwon is having none of it.
Fiterwon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lindel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindel is working Fiterwon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindel landing with the ground and pound.
Lindel looking to sit in guard and control but Fiterwon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindel has control of Fiterwon's left arm, preventing Fiterwon from doing any damage.
Lindel wants to sweep here but Fiterwon controlling him for the moment.
Lindel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindel wants to get back to his feet but Fiterwon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fiterwon trying to control but Lindel is working from the bottom.
Fiterwon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lindel on the ground.
Lindel keeping full guard, as Fiterwon tries to pass.
Lindel has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Fiterwon should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lindel has tightened it up now! Fiterwon 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 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mikael Lindel!
Mikael Lindel is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Mikael Lindel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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