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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kushin Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Vilkastus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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160 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kushin Takahashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Vilkastus!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Vilkastus.
Vilkastus tries to move into range but Takahashi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Mikko Vilkastus has been cut.
Takahashi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vilkastus defends it nicely.
Vilkastus pushes Takahashi away with a front kick.
Takahashi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vilkastus desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Takahashi is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vilkastus pushes Takahashi off looking to stand but Takahashi dives back in and keeps control.
Takahashi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vilkastus sees it coming and defends easily.
Takahashi is working for a kimura but Vilkastus is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkastus is looking for a sweep. Takahashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takahashi is looking for a kimura but Vilkastus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takahashi to get the leverage.
Takahashi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Vilkastus is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kushin Takahashi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Pavlyuchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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265 lbs
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238 lbs
7 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksander Pavlyuchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Piper!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piper pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pavlyuchenko is out of range and Piper settles back down.
Pavlyuchenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Piper defends it nicely.
Pavlyuchenko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Piper napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Piper managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pavlyuchenko.
Pavlyuchenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pavlyuchenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pavlyuchenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Piper tries to bench press Pavlyuchenko off him but Pavlyuchenko keeps the position.
Pavlyuchenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Piper, who protects the arm well.
Piper can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlyuchenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pavlyuchenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Piper looks to move to half guard but instead Pavlyuchenko has passed into mount! Damn!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlyuchenko goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Piper is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piper trying to control but Pavlyuchenko is working from the bottom.
Piper prevents Pavlyuchenko from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piper trying to control but Pavlyuchenko is working from the bottom.
Piper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Piper controls from within his opponent's guard.
Peter Piper has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Pavlyuchenko dives in and grabs Piper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Piper pushes down on Pavlyuchenko's head and hops out.
Aleksander Pavlyuchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pavlyuchenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Piper tries to clinch up but Pavlyuchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Pavlyuchenko shoots in and drives through. Piper sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Pavlyuchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pavlyuchenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Piper circles away.
Pavlyuchenko is breathing heavily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pavlyuchenko has Piper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Piper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Piper jumps into guard, dragging Pavlyuchenko to the mat.
Piper doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlyuchenko looking to sit in guard and control but Piper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Piper is looking to work some ground and pound but Pavlyuchenko has wrist control.
Piper throws a big right hand that misses.
Pavlyuchenko keeping moving, preventing Piper from controlling successfully.
Pavlyuchenko working for a triangle but Piper defends it easily.
Piper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Piper is looking to stand up but Pavlyuchenko won't let him.
Piper controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piper throws a strike but Pavlyuchenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Piper is on top in guard.
Pavlyuchenko keeping moving, preventing Piper from controlling successfully.
Pavlyuchenko wants to stand up but Piper is controlling him.
Pavlyuchenko trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pavlyuchenko pushes Piper off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pavlyuchenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Piper sprawls well. He's pushed Pavlyuchenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Piper will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Piper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pavlyuchenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Piper drops Pavlyuchenko with a right and a left! Piper comes rushing in but Pavlyuchenko regains his composure and manages to keep Piper in guard.
Pavlyuchenko is rocked!
It looks like Aleksander Pavlyuchenko has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piper loads up on a big left hand. Pavlyuchenko felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Piper looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Pavlyuchenko can't hide his disappointment, as Piper celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Piper!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alha Dhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knut Paulsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulsen has chosen Smashing The Opponent as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Alha Dhin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Knut Paulsen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulsen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dhin throws a sloppy head kick and Paulsen moves out of range easily.
Paulsen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dhin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Paulsen is out of range.
Paulsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dhin manages to avoid it.
Paulsen throws the kick towards the body but Dhin avoids it.
Dhin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dhin. Paulsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dhin blocks a low kick nicely.
Paulsen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dhin backs up against the cage.
Dhin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alha Dhin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhin misses with a body shot.
Dhin misses with a body kick.
Paulsen connects with a jab.
Paulsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dhin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paulsen to score with a decent uppercut.
Paulsen lands a body shot.
Dhin throws a sloppy head kick and Paulsen moves out of range easily.
Paulsen throws a hook to the side of Dhin's head but Dhin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Paulsen digs a good body shot into Dhin's ribs.
Dhin tries to clinch up but Paulsen circles away and keeps his distance.
Paulsen throws a leg kick but Dhin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Paulsen blocks a low kick nicely.
Paulsen lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paulsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dhin was well out of range. Poor timing from Paulsen.
Paulsen scores with a sloppy right hand. Dhin should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Dhin misses.
Dhin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Paulsen finds it's way through Dhin's defenses.
Dhin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Paulsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dhin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dhin lands a high kick!
Dhin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dhin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulsen swats away the attempt to clinch by Dhin.
Dhin misses with a leg kick
and Paulsen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dhin thinking.
Paulsen scores with a jab to the body.
Paulsen lunges at Dhin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dhin's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paulsen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Paulsen blocks the body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paulsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dhin manages to avoid it.
Dhin tries to land a front kick but Paulsen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knut Paulsen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dhin misses with a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dhin.
Dhin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Paulsen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dhin tries to score with a low kick but Paulsen moves his leg out of the way.
Dhin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Paulsen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Paulsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paulsen misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Paulsen.
Paulsen checks a low kick from Dhin.
Dhin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paulsen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Paulsen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dhin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dhin misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dhin.
Dhin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Paulsen counters with a right hand to the body.
Dhin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Paulsen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dhin scrambles back to his feet.
Dhin connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice combination there by Paulsen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulsen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Paulsen thuds his right hand into Dhin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dhin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paulsen.
A leg kick checked by Paulsen.
Paulsen works Dhin's body with a nice hook.
Paulsen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dhin throws a wild body kick that Paulsen sees coming a mile off.
Dhin misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dhin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Paulsen avoids a kick to the body.
Dhin throws a sloppy head kick and Paulsen moves out of range easily.
Dhin throws a push kick but Paulsen slaps the foot to one side.
Paulsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dhin manages to avoid it.
Paulsen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dhin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dhin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Paulsen's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Knut Paulsen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Paulsen misses the shot to the body.
Dhin is looking to score with low kicks.
Dhin misses with a head kick.
Paulsen thuds a left hand into Dhin's body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Paulsen.
An inside leg kick from Dhin misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dhin. Paulsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dhin throws a wild body kick that Paulsen sees coming a mile off.
Paulsen checks a low kick from Dhin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Dhin misses
and Paulsen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Paulsen takes a swing at Dhin's ribcage but misses.
Paulsen misses with a body kick.
Paulsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dhin avoids the body shot from Paulsen.
Paulsen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dhin rather than just go for the knockout.
Dhin tries a low kick but Paulsen avoids it.
Dhin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alha Dhin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulsen lands a jab to the nose.
Paulsen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dhin delivers a nice body kick.
Dhin throws a body punch but Paulsen moves out of range.
Paulsen misses with a low kick as Dhin jumps back.
Knut Paulsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dhin tries to land a front kick but Paulsen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dhin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paulsen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dhin throws a push kick but Paulsen slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhin throws a jab but it's blocked by Paulsen.
Paulsen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Paulsen jabs Dhin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Paulsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knut Paulsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paulsen jabs Dhin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dhin looks to land a body kick but Paulsen moved away.
Paulsen lands with a straight right. Dhin didn't see that one coming.
Paulsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dhin tries to clinch there but Paulsen circles away.
Paulsen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dhin moves into range and clinches up with Paulsen.
Dhin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paulsen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Paulsen lands a right hand.
Dhin looking to slow down the pace here.
Dhin can't find room to land a body shot as Paulsen controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dhin can't find room to land a body shot as Paulsen controls the action.
Dhin looking to stall.
Dhin trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Knut Paulsen.
I've got Paulsen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Knut Paulsen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lisandro Licha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Licha might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to In Bloom. Lisandro Licha could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bart Griffin's chin.
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180 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lisandro Licha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bart Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Licha misses.
Licha throws a jab when Griffin was well out of range.
Griffin slips under a jab.
Licha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Griffin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Licha's knee momentarily.
Licha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Licha misses with the body kick
and Griffin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffin misses the target.
Griffin slips under a jab.
Griffin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Licha.
Licha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Licha is looking to clinch but Griffin is avoiding it.
Licha tries to clinch there but Griffin circles away.
Lisandro Licha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Licha misses with a lunging right hand
and Griffin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Licha throws a series of punches but Griffin moves out of range.
Griffin walks into a stiff left hand from Licha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Licha throws a series of punches but Griffin moves out of range.
Licha throws a nice looking combination but Griffin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Griffin has managed to clinch.
Griffin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Licha regains guard immediately.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Griffin connects with a couple of short punches.
Griffin thows a big elbow that misses.
Licha kicks Griffin off and gets to his feet.
Licha scores with a jab to the head.
Licha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Griffin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Licha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Griffin. Griffin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Griffin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Griffin showed some decent athleticism there.
Licha is trying to stand back up but Griffin is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throwing shots but Licha is blocking nicely.
Griffin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Licha defends it well.
Licha looks like he's trying to stand up.
Griffin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Griffin is trying to control. Licha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Griffin 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.
Licha kicks off Griffin and gets to his feet.
Licha connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Licha tries to clinch up.
Griffin slips under a jab from Licha.
Licha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Licha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Griffin misses with a few strikes there.
Licha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Licha tries to clinch but Griffin is having none of it.
Griffin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Griffin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Licha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffin was well out of range. Poor timing from Licha.
Licha is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Griffin blocks a jab.
Licha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Griffin misses.
Licha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Licha misses with the combination.
Griffin walks into a jab.
Licha tries to clinch but Griffin moves away
and Griffin counters with a left and a right that stings Licha.
A big right from Licha misses.
Licha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Griffin's head.
It looks like Bart Griffin has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Licha.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Licha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffin.
Griffin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lisandro Licha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Licha misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lisandro Licha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bart Griffin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Griffin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Licha slips under a jab from Griffin.
Licha closes the distance but Griffin moves to the side
and Griffin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Griffin.
Griffin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Licha breaks from the clinch.
Griffin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Licha.
Lisandro Licha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Licha swinging wildly here.
Lisandro Licha is winning the standup battle so far.
Licha connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Griffin covering up! Licha comes in with a big uppercut and Griffin goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lisandro Licha!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger Mask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Brocken Limb. Mask has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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178 lbs
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27
184 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Uzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tiger Mask!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzi misses with a takedown attempt
and Mask counters with a left to the body.
Mask tries a head kick but it misses.
Uzi avoids the body shot from Mask.
Uzi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mask scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mask is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Uzi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Uzi is looking for a sweep.
Mask wants to control but Uzi is keeping him busy.
Mask working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mask.
Mask is trying to get an arm triangle but Uzi is defending well.
Uzi dodges the ground and pound from Mask.
Uzi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mask wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uzi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzi is looking to improve his position.
Mask is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Uzi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mask.
Uzi trying to get back to full guard but Mask takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi is working to get back to half guard.
Mask raining down shots from the mount!
Mask avoids the attempt from Uzi to control.
Uzi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mask tries to control but Uzi wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzi somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Uzi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mask is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uzi looking to control but Mask is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mask regains half guard.
Uzi wants to work for an arm triangle but Mask is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger Mask dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Uzi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mask decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Uzi's guard.
Mask with a flurry of punches that miss.
Uzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mask throws a strike but Uzi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Uzi trying to control but Mask is working from the bottom.
Mask has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzi slips nicely into half guard.
Mask trying to control from the bottom.
Mask keeping control of the position.
Mask is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzi is working for a kimura but Mask is defending it quite comfortably.
Mask wants to control but Uzi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Uzi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mask works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mask wants to improve his position but instead Uzi has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mask sees it coming and defends easily.
Uzi is trying to control. Mask wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Uzi 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.
Uzi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mask has worked his arm free - good work by Mask!
Mask regains half guard.
Uzi is looking to advance position but Mask won't allow it.
Uzi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mask doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Uzi.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mask is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tiger Mask will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mask wants to clinch.
Uzi moves out of range of the strikes.
Mask circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mask cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mask lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Uzi.
Uzi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mask sprawls well. Mask wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Uzi gets slowly back to his feet.
Uzi tries to clinch up
and Mask counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Uzi wants to sweep but no luck.
Uzi trying to keep a closed guard but Mask is proving a slippery customer.
Mask throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uzi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jorma Uzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mask trying to control the position from guard on top but Uzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uzi is looking for a triangle but Mask pushes his legs off easily.
Mask sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Uzi's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ground and pound from Mask.
Mask throwing shots but Uzi is blocking nicely.
Mask not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mask prevents Uzi from standing back up.
Mask seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Uzi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tiger Mask!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rozafa Arben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slopey Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arben comes to the cage accompanied by P.O.D. - The Messenjah. The crowd seem to be enjoying Smith's choice of entrance music: Hank Williams Jr - A Country Boy Can Survive. This should be fireworks!
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205 lbs
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220 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rozafa Arben!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slopey Smith!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arbens head.
Smith has Arben pressed against the cage.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smith controlling the action here.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Arben defends it.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Arben is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throwing shots but Arben is blocking nicely.
Arben regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Arben gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Arben trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Arben would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arben in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arben trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arben wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Arben pushes his legs off easily.
Smith wants to sweep here but Arben controlling him for the moment.
Arben not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arben works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith moves into full guard.
Arben passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arben wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Arben forces his way into half guard.
Smith trying to get back to full guard but Arben takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Smith is in a horrible position here. Arben smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith can't escape the position.
Arben tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Arben is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Arben unloading with bombs!
Arben trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Arben connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arben lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rozafa Arben will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arben has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith rushes Arben and presses him up against the cage.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arben scores with a jab to the jaw.
Arben blocks a head kick by Smith.
A combination from Arben does no damage.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arben as he jumps to the side.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Smith throws a hook but Arben avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arben blocks a leg kick.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Arben bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Arben is out of range.
Arben cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arben throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Arben will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arben lands a body shot.
Rozafa Arben is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arben is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arben has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arben manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.
Arben makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arben.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arben keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slopey Smith has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Arben tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Arben.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Arben looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arben takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arben steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Arben scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Slopey Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Arben misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Arben misses.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Arben's head but Arben sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rozafa Arben is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Arben as Smith shoots in.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arben ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Arben back into the cage.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arben sprawls well. Arben wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Arben takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Arben.
Arben swings widly with a right hand
and Arben takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Arben there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Arben scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Arben lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Arben is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith throws a body punch but Arben moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arben lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Arben counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arben works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Arben lands with a kick to the ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Arben is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A head kick misses from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arben lands a two punch combo.
Rozafa Arben is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arben misses with a wild combination.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arben.
Arben scores with a nice right hand.
Arben swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Arben.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arben misses with a looping left.
Arben connects with an inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arben.
Smith is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Arben finish him?
Smith misses with a takedown
and Arben counters with a huge left! Smith is in big trouble! He's backing up but Arben isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Smith from any more damage. A dominating finish by Arben!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rozafa Arben!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy D (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taz Devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). D comes to the cage accompanied by do it. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
169 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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25
156 lbs
14 - 10 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy D!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taz Devil!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
D throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Devil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by D as he connects with a hook.
Devil explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
D moves out of range as Devil throws a body kick.
D swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Devil lands with a cross.
Devil throws a hook but D blocks it.
Devil throws a sloppy head kick and D moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Devil.
It looks like Roy D has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from D. Devil does a little dance to reset his feet.
D has a takedown stuffed.
Roy D seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
D missing with a left hand there. Devil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Devil lands an impressive looking overhand right. D doesn't seem phased though.
D slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil misses with a body punch
and D connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Devil misses with a looping right.
D scores with a takedown into Devil's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
D stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Devil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
D is working hard here to advance position.
Devil is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst D is controlling him.
Devil wants to sweep here but D controlling him for the moment.
Devil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
D thows a big elbow that misses.
D trying to control the position from guard on top but Devil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Devil looking to hit a scissor sweep but D is one step ahead there.
Devil keeping full guard, as D tries to pass.
D trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
D trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
D throws and elbow that misses. Devil uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in D's guard. Nice move by Devil!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
D has an active guard here but Devil has managed to pass into half guard.
D is looking for a sweep. Devil is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
D tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Devil has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
D is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
D tries to hold on but Devil pushes him away.
Devil stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
D misses with a left hand
and Devil counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps D thinking.
Devil throws a body punch but D moves out of range.
Devil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. D sees it coming and avoids it easily.
D misses with a wild combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Devil lands with an uppercut that bounces D off the cage and back into rage.
Devil delivers a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Devil dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy D's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
D throws a jab when Devil was well out of range.
D slips a straight right by Devil.
D walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Devil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from D.
Devil lands with a right hand.
Devil throws a quick head kick that skims the top of D's head.
D tries to bum rush Devil with a series of wild strikes but Devil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
D throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Devil counters with a nice body shot.
D scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch lands to the side of D 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from D. Devil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Devil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Devil throws a body punch but D moves out of range.
Devil looks to throw the jab but D is out of range.
D walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
D is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil throws a big shot that misses.
Devil throws a leg kick which misses D's front leg but catches the back leg as D tries to avoid it.
D misses with a body punch
and Devil counters with a right hand to the body.
Taz Devil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
D displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Devil throws out the jab.
Taz Devil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
D takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oh D is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
D shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Devil as he jumps to the side.
Devil comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Devil cracks D with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! D falls to his knees and Devil doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taz Devil!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Celsius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yamapi Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Celsius comes into the arena with The Prodigy - No Good blaring out of the sound system. Chan has chosen Ikenai Tayou as his entrance music. Kelvin Celsius could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yamapi Chan's chin.
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21
164 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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26
163 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Decent elbows
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kelvin Celsius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yamapi Chan!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chan is looking for a kimura here.
Chan trying to pass the guard but Celsius defending well.
Celsius is trying to control but can't.
Chan throwing shots but Celsius is blocking nicely.
Celsius is looking for a sweep. Chan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Celsius actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chan wants to work for an arm triangle but Celsius is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Celsius makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Celsius.
Chan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Celsius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Celsius is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Celsius missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Celsius seems to be working for a kimura but Chan defends the submission attempt.
Celsius is looking to take a break and control but Chan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Celsius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chan sees it coming and defends easily.
Celsius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Celsius seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Celsius is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Celsius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan wants to get back to full guard.
Chan trying to control but Celsius postures up.
Chan gets full guard.
Celsius preventing the sweep.
Celsius trying to control the position from guard on top but Chan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Celsius slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Celsius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chan keeps working.
Chan tries to bench press Celsius off him but Celsius keeps the position.
Celsius landing strikes.
Celsius has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chan is trying to control Celsius's posture but Celsius avoids it.
Celsius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chan keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan tries to improve position but can't.
Celsius is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Celsius tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Celsius has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chan tries to improve position but can't.
Chan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Celsius.
Chan regains half guard.
Celsius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chan is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Celsius is tapping! Great win for Chan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yamapi Chan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rip James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Top dog feat. Chuck Norris. James comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Ultimatum kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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266 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Uzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rip James!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uzi misses with a series of wild punches.
Uzi gets caught napping as James dives in and scores a takedown. Uzi manages to retain guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Uzi keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Uzi kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
James scoring with punches to the head and body.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Uzi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Uzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James is pushing down on Uzi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Uzi is fighting to maintain full guard but James has managed to sneak the leg through.
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Uzi blocking the ground and pound attempt from James.
James missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
James is trying to control. Uzi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
James is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James working Uzi over with strikes.
James tries to pass to full mount but Uzi defends it.
James is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Uzi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time James.
James seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
James seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Uzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
James looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
James is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Uzi is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rip James!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Teppo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sky Scrape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teppo comes to the cage accompanied by Jaakko Teppo - Hilma ja Onni. Scrape has chosen Jark Prongo - Movin through your system as his entrance music. 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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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
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaakko Teppo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sky Scrape!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scrape connects with a crisp jab.
Teppo misses with a low kick as Scrape jumps back.
Scrape tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Teppo counters with a stiff right hand.
Teppo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Scrape misses with a hook.
Scrape thumps Teppo with a low kick.
Teppo looks to score with a jab to the body but Scrape is just out of range.
Teppo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Scrape checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Scrape will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jaakko Teppo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Teppo misses.
Scrape motions for Teppo to come forward. Scrape throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Teppo blocks a jab.
Scrape swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scrape throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Scrape lands a jab to the nose.
Teppo swats away the attempt to clinch by Scrape.
Scrape connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrape moves in looking to clinch but Teppo pushes him off.
Teppo throws the left hand but Scrape avoids the punch easily.
Teppo lands a jab.
Scrape lands with a nice body punch.
Scrape takes a swing at Teppo's ribcage but misses.
Teppo moves out of range as Scrape strikes.
Scrape cracks a nice hook into Teppo's ribs.
Teppo misses with a body shot
and Scrape counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Crunch! Scrape slams his shin into Teppo's torso.
Teppo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Scrape chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Teppo misses with an uppercut.
Scrape lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Scrape checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scrape lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scrape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scrape throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Teppo.
Scrape tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Teppo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Scrape there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Teppo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Teppo loads up on a big right hand but Scrape slips the punch.
Teppo tries to clinch there but Scrape circles away.
Scrape avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Scrape tries a low kick but Teppo avoids it.
Scrape tries to work over Teppo's front leg with a kick but Teppo checks it.
Scrape swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scrape punishes Teppo's body with a nice straight punch.
Teppo ducks under a wild hook from Scrape.
Jaakko Teppo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teppo tries to clinch up.
Scrape throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teppo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Teppo.
Teppo tries a head kick but it misses.
Scrape checks a leg kick nicely.
Scrape checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Teppo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scrape doesn't manage to clinch there - Teppo circles away.
Scrape lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Teppo misses the shot to the body.
Teppo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Teppo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scrape was well out of range. Poor timing from Teppo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Scrape.
Teppo misses with a wild body shot.
Teppo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teppo lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scrape throws a hook but Teppo avoids it easily.
Scrape throws a series of strikes that have Teppo backpedaling.
Teppo swings for the body but Scrape moves out of range.
Teppo throws a wild body kick that Scrape sees coming a mile off.
Teppo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Teppo. Scrape shrugs it off though.
Teppo misses with a body kick.
Scrape has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Teppo.
Scrape lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Teppo throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scrape scores with a kick to the body.
Scrape will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Teppo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sky Scrape 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.
Teppo scores with a shot to the body.
Scrape avoids the head kick by Teppo.
Teppo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Scrape throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Teppo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scrape misses the jab.
Teppo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Teppo checks the leg kick.
Teppo throws a sloppy head kick and Scrape moves out of range easily.
Scrape misses with a few strikes there.
Scrape rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Teppo to counter with a crisp jab.
Teppo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Teppo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Scrape tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Teppo is able to avoid easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teppo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scrape was well out of range. Poor timing from Teppo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teppo swings for the body but Scrape moves out of range.
Scrape misses with a body kick.
Scrape misses with an uppercut. Teppo saw that one coming.
Teppo blocks a head kick by Scrape.
Jaakko Teppo is winning the standup battle so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Scrape.
Teppo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Teppo.
Teppo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teppo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Scrape's calf.
Scrape thumps Teppo with a low kick.
Teppo thows a body kick. Scrape tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Teppo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Scrape moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Teppo.
Scrape is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teppo taking a breather.
Scrape is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Teppo is keeping busy.
Scrape tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Teppo smiles and moves away.
Scrape throws a low kick but Teppo avoids it.
Teppo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Teppo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scrape.
A punch lands to the side of Scrape 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Teppo staying out of range there.
Scrape lands with a thumping leg kick.
Teppo misses with a straight left.
Teppo throws a front kick aimed at Scrape's knee but Scrape avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teppo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scrape, pushing him back against the cage.
Scrape has Teppo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Teppo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jaakko Teppo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sky Scrape.
Scrape lands with a left to the head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Teppo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Teppo is working Scrape over against the cage.
Scrape prevents a body shot from Teppo.
Scrape throws a punch but it's blocked by Teppo.
Teppo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scrape throws a jab when Teppo was well out of range.
Teppo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scrape under the eye.
Scrape shoots in but no luck this time.
Teppo slips under a jab from Scrape.
Teppo punishes Scrape's body with a nice straight punch.
Teppo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Teppo scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scrape takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Teppo sizes up Scrape with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teppo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Scrape moves out of range as Teppo throws a body kick.
Scrape ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teppo moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Teppo.
Teppo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scrape.
Teppo punishes Scrape's body with a nice straight punch.
Scrape avoids the body shot from Teppo.
Scrape clinches up with Teppo and pushes him back against the cage.
Scrape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teppo's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Teppo.
Scrape tries a body shot but Teppo blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from Teppo fails to land.
Teppo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Teppo has a couple of punches blocked by Scrape.
Teppo is looking to control Scrape's arms but Scrape gets an underhook and turns him. Now Teppo has his back to the cage.
Teppo breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Teppo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Teppo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Teppo moves in looking to clinch but Scrape pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scrape looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Teppo throws a leg kick which misses Scrape's front leg but catches the back leg as Scrape tries to avoid it.
Scrape throws a body kick that misses.
Teppo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Scrape displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teppo throws out the jab.
Scrape's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Teppo misses.
Teppo lands a leg kick that knocks Scrape off balance momentarily.
Teppo misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Teppo. Beautiful body shot.
Scrape takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Teppo scores with a body shot.
Teppo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scrape in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teppo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scrape manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Teppo.
Scrape takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A low kick from Scrape is predictable there
and Teppo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Scrape is rocked!
Teppo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Teppo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Scrape gets tackled into the cage by Teppo. Teppo maintains the clinch.
Teppo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teppo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teppo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scrape working aggressively here.
Scrape is stalling here.
Scrape has a couple of punches blocked by Teppo.
A shot in the inside from Teppo.
A nice left hand lands by Teppo.
Scrape is still on wobbly legs! Can Teppo finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Teppo on the inside.
Scrape blocking some punches.
Scrape struggles to land a body shot inside as Teppo controls his hands.
Scrape lands an elbow that stopped Teppo in his tracks for a moment.
Teppo throws a head punch that misses.
Teppo misses with a punch on the inside.
Teppo misses with an elbow strike.
Scrape seems to have recovered his senses.
Scrape struggles to land a body shot inside as Teppo controls his hands.
Teppo scores with a shoulder strike.
Teppo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scrape lands a body punch in the clinch.
Teppo manages to break the clinch.
Teppo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scrape counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scrape misses the shot to the body.
Scrape feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Teppos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teppo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Teppo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Teppo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Teppo.
Teppo misses with a low kick.
Teppo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Scrapes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Teppo blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Teppo. That's going to slow Scrape down.
Scrape slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Teppo moves away from the strike by Scrape.
Teppo throws a head kick that half lands.
Scrape throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scrape wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teppo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scrape.
Teppo feints and then cracks Scrape's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scrape down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teppo lands with a nice body punch.
Teppo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scrape takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scrape slips under a jab from Teppo.
Teppo throws out a leg kick but Scrape moves out of range and Teppo only half commits.
Scrape dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teppo throws a leg kick which misses Scrape's front leg but catches the back leg as Scrape tries to avoid it.
Scrape gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Teppo misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Scrape to counter with a crisp jab.
Scrape takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Teppo clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Scrape. Teppo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Teppo.
Teppo swings widly with a right hand
and Scrape counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Teppo swings for the body but Scrape moves out of range.
Scrape lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Teppo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scrape.
Teppo keeps the fight on the outside.
Teppo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scrape tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Teppo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Teppo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scrape moves away.
Teppo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Teppo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Teppo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Scrape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teppo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scrape.
Scrape throws a leg kick but Teppo checks it.
Teppo thumps Scrape with a low kick.
Teppo looks to throw the jab but Scrape is out of range.
Teppo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Teppo.
Teppo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Scrape connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Teppo scrambles back to his feet.
Teppo swings for the body but Scrape moves out of range.
Teppo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Teppo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scrape takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Teppo motions for Scrape to come forward. Teppo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Teppo takes a swing at Scrape's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teppo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Scrape moves out of range of the strikes.
Teppo misses with a hook. Scrape ducked under it nicely.
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!
Scrape blocks the body kick.
Teppo throws a low kick but Scrape avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Scrape darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Teppo misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Teppo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scrape takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Teppo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Scrape dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scrape throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teppo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Teppo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scrape throws a jab but it's blocked by Teppo.
Scrape tries a head kick but it misses.
Teppo checks a low kick from Scrape.
Teppo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Teppo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scrape misses with a low kick.
Teppo throws a wild body kick that Scrape sees coming a mile off.
Teppo misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Scrape, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Teppo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Teppo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scrape manages to avoid it.
Scrape throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Teppo catches Scrape right on the button with a cross.
Scrape moves away from the strike by Teppo.
Teppo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Teppo.
Scrape lands a head kick!
Scrape darts in and clinches Teppo up against the cage.
Scrape prevents a body shot from Teppo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teppo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scrape misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scrape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scrape misses with a knee strike.
Scrape tries a body shot but Teppo blocks it.
Scrape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Teppo had his way with Sky Scrape in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Teppo checks a leg kick.
Teppo is looking to wear down Scrape with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Scrape moves out of range of the leg kick from Teppo.
Scrape lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Teppo tries to bum rush Scrape with a series of wild strikes but Scrape uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Teppo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Teppo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Teppo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scrape uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teppo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teppo. Scrape does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teppo blocks a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Scrape.
Scrape motions for Teppo to come forward. Scrape throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Teppo takes a swing at Scrape's ribcage but misses.
Teppo throws a hook but Scrape avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrape attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Scrape pivots, looking for a leg kick but Teppo is out of range and Scrape settles back down.
Teppo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Teppo throws a leg kick but Scrape checks it.
Teppo lands with a nice body punch.
Scrape lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Teppo throws a jab when Scrape was well out of range.
Scrape takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scrape misses with a wild body shot.
Teppo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scrape manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Scrape. That snapped Teppo's head back.
Scrape lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Teppo missing with a left hand there. Scrape was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scrape takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Scrape throws an overhand right that lands on Teppo's shoulder, as Teppo tries to avoid the shot.
Scrape tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teppo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teppo throws a leg kick
and Scrape cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scrape lands with a hook. Teppo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Teppo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Teppo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A clash of legs there as Scrape blocks the low kick.
Teppo thuds a left hand into Scrape's body.
Teppo throws a sloppy body shot
and Scrape counters with a left to the body.
Sky Scrape has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teppo lands with a hook. Scrape tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Scrape takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Scrape gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrape prevents a body shot from Teppo.
Teppo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teppo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Scrape is keeping busy.
Teppo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scrape looks for the body kick but Teppo saw that one coming.
Teppo defending well as Scrape loads up on a big left hand.
Teppo dodges the punch combination from Scrape.
Teppo misses the shot to the body.
Scrape slips a straight right by Teppo.
Scrape shoots in for a takedown but Teppo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Scrape is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Scrape lands a nice shot that snaps Teppo's head back.
Teppo is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Teppo misses.
Scrape scores with a nice strike.
Teppo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Scrape connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teppo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scrape just misses with a punch to the body.
Teppo tries to clinch up.
Scrape stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Teppo.
Teppo takes a swing at Scrape's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Teppo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Teppo just misses with a punch to the body.
Teppo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scrape can do to turn this around?
Teppo stuns Scrape with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scrape misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jaakko Teppo.
Well Teppo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaakko Teppo!
Jaakko Teppo retains his light heavyweight title!
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