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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between ZyD XyD Vi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, ZyD XyD Vi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Lance Rock!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as XyD Vi sprawls well. XyD Vi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rock gets slowly back to his feet.
XyD Vi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
XyD Vi thumps Rock with a low kick.
Rock 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.
XyD Vi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A slapping leg kick lands for XyD Vi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock fails with a takedown attempt.
Rock looks gassed!
XyD Vi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rock shoots in but no luck this time.
ZyD XyD Vi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Rock.
XyD Vi scores with a spinning back kick!
XyD Vi throws a nice head kick!
XyD Vi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rock on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rock takes a kick to the side of the head.
XyD Vi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
XyD Vi scores with a nice head shot.
XyD Vi drops Rock with a beautiful combination! Rock stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - XyD Vi is looking for the KO!
Rock is rocked!
Nice body punch from XyD Vi.
Rock is still on wobbly legs! Can XyD Vi finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
XyD Vi feints and then cracks Rock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rock down.
XyD Vi scores with a push kick.
XyD Vi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rock will feel that in the morning.
XyD Vi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
XyD Vi lands the left hand.
Rock takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rock 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.
XyD Vi lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Rock crumples to the floor! XyD Vi milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). ZyD XyD Vi!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kato Aspenia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Booker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kato Aspenia has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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130 lbs
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135 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kato Aspenia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Booker!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booker fails with a takedown attempt.
Aspenia throws a right hand that Booker ducks under and follows up with a left that Booker also avoids with ease.
Booker slips a jab and a cross from Aspenia.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aspenia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aspenia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Booker counters with a single leg into guard. Aspenia didn't expect that.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Booker has gone for a leg lock! Aspenia slips out almost immediately though and dives into Booker's guard.
Booker trying to keep a closed guard but Aspenia is proving a slippery customer.
Booker is looking for a triangle but Aspenia pushes his legs off easily.
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!
Aspenia tries to stand but Booker is controlling from the bottom.
Booker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aspenia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aspenia wanted to stand there but Booker had control of the position.
Booker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Booker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Booker has his foot on Aspenia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aspenia works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aspenia throws a big right hand that misses.
Booker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aspenia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Booker is tightening it up a little... Aspenia has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Aspenia reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Aspenia taps out! Nice BJJ there by Booker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Michael Booker!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Bredenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Pedrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bredenberg comes into the arena with Heja Bamse blaring out of the sound system. Pedrera is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kill your God. 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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290 lbs
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300 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emmanuel Bredenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Pedrera!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedrera tries to sprawl but Bredenberg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pedrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bredenberg pulls his head out easily.
Pedrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pedrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bredenberg pulls his head out easily.
Bredenberg is looking to pass Pedrera's guard but actually Pedrera recovers to full guard.
Pedrera is looking for a triangle but Bredenberg pushes his legs off easily.
Bredenberg postures up.
Pedrera working for a triangle but Bredenberg defends it easily.
Bredenberg looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedrera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bredenberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pedrera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bredenberg defends it easily.
Bredenberg trying to control but Pedrera is working from the bottom.
Pedrera can't keep his opponent in guard - Bredenberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bredenberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pedrera defends it well.
Bredenberg is looking to advance position but Pedrera won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bredenberg pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pedrera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bredenberg slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pedrera is looking for a triangle but Bredenberg pushes his legs off easily.
Bredenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Pedrera is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bredenberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pedrera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pedrera working a defensive guard here.
Bredenberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg trying to control but Pedrera is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Emmanuel Bredenberg just wasn't active enough.
Bredenberg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bredenberg lands in his opponent's guard.
Bredenberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bredenberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pedrera's head.
Bredenberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bredenberg trying to control but Pedrera is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Bredenberg seems content to control.
Pedrera actively working from the bottom here.
Pedrera is in trouble now - Bredenberg has advanced to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bredenberg punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bredenberg avoids the attempt from Pedrera to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bredenberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pedrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanuel Bredenberg dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bredenberg drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bredenberg trying to control but Pedrera is working from the bottom.
Pedrera keeping full guard, as Bredenberg tries to pass.
Pedrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bredenberg stands and throws Pedrera's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pedrera sneaks back into half guard.
Bredenberg trying to control from half guard but Pedrera is working away.
Pedrera tries to get to full guard but Bredenberg has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bredenberg trying to control the action but Pedrera is working from the bottom.
Pedrera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bredenberg.
Bredenberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bredenberg moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Pedrera.
Pedrera struggling a bit here.
Pedrera is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bredenberg off and has taken his back!
Pedrera working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bredenberg turns into Pedrera and is now in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedrera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pedrera is trying to control the position but Bredenberg postures up.
Bredenberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bredenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Pedrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bredenberg postures up in Pedrera's guard and throws a big left but Pedrera blocks it.
Pedrera keeping full guard, as Bredenberg tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pedrera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bredenberg defends well.
Pedrera working for submissions but it's allowed Bredenberg to get to half guard.
Pedrera wants to get back to full guard.
Bredenberg wants to control but Pedrera is keeping him busy.
Bredenberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pedrera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bredenberg drops an elbow to the side of Pedrera's head.
Pedrera actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg passes to side control.
Bredenberg throws a strike aimed at the side of Pedrera's head but Pedrera avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bredenberg in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bredenberg remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bredenberg in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pedrera manages to get back to half guard.
Bredenberg seems to be working for a kimura but Pedrera defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bredenberg uses his free foot to push down on Pedrera's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pedrera.
Bredenberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pedrera is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanuel Bredenberg dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bredenberg gets a double leg takedown into Pedrera's guard.
Bredenberg has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pedrera to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bredenberg is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pedrera pulls down on the head and he's put Bredenberg to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jose Pedrera!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Miike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Garvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Garvey's choice of entrance music: One Loaf of Bread -- Damian Marley. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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24
141 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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145 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Takeshi Miike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Garvey!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miike walks into a left hand.
Garvey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miike.
Miike looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Garvey wants to improve his position but Miike is controlling well.
Miike missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Still in half guard, Miike seems content to control.
Garvey has hold of Miike's hands but Miike slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Miike throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Garvey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Garvey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miike trying to control from half guard but Garvey is working away.
Miike sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garvey defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miike is trying to control the action in half guard but Garvey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Garvey is in trouble now - Miike has advanced to mount!
Miike is working for a guillotine from mount but Garvey frees his head quite easily.
Miike unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garvey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miike cracks Garvey with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Miike looking to control but Garvey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miike working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miike wants to control the pace but Garvey is squirming around nicely.
Miike looking to finish with strikes here!
Miike breaks from Garvey's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garvey is in all sorts of trouble here.
Miike thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Miike can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garvey is looking to escape.
Miike misses with a head shot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miike controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miike is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Garvey can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Miike looking to control and managing it successfully.
Miike lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Garvey hang on?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garvey wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Miike.
Miike content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Miike dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Garvey looks for the body kick but Miike saw that one coming.
Miike keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miike has a takedown stuffed.
Miike shoots in but Garvey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Garvey misses the target.
Horrible takedown by Miike or perhaps it was just good defense by Garvey which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Miike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Garvey. No joy for Miike on that attempt.
Marcus Garvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garvey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Miike or perhaps it was just good defense by Garvey which made him look bad.
Garvey lands with a straight right. Miike didn't see that one coming.
Miike uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garvey.
Miike lands with a good body shot.
Garvey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Miike shoots for a takedown but Garvey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Garvey wants to land a leg kick but Miike is out of range.
Miike fails with a takedown attempt.
Miike blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garvey swings for the body but Miike moves out of range.
Garvey lands a head shot.
Miike scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Miike working Garvey over with strikes.
Garvey holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garvey tries to get to full guard but Miike has control of the leg.
Miike slips a nice elbow through Garvey's hands, connecting with Garvey's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miike scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Miike with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Miike trying to control the action but Garvey is working from the bottom.
Miike lands with a punch from half guard.
Miike lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Garvey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garvey won't allow Miike to pass to mount.
Miike is trying to work for a kimura but Garvey is defending well.
Miike 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.
Miike throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miike is trying to control. Garvey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miike is thwarting Garvey's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Miike dominated that second 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!
Miike tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miike fails with the takedown
and Garvey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miike shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Garvey napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Garvey parries the strikes from Miike easily there. Miike is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Garvey to escape.
The strikes coming from Miike are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Garvey is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Garvey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miike. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miike is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Garvey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Miike lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Garvey down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miike trying to control the position but Garvey is working away.
Garvey is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Miike is controlling him well.
Miike controlling the position.
Garvey is not content to let Miike control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miike sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Garvey is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Miike tries to advance to mount but can't.
An elbow from Miike crashes against the mat.
Miike is trying to move to mount but Garvey reverses beautifully and ends up in Miike's guard.
Miike is trying to keep Garvey in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miike wants to sweep here but Garvey controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Takeshi Miike.
A low kick from Garvey is predictable there
and Miike connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miike swings away with a body shot that misses
and Garvey counters with a low kick, right behind Miike 's knee.
Some bone on bone action there as Miike checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Marcus Garvey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miike keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Garvey tries a head kick but it misses.
Miike scores with a takedown into Garvey's guard.
Marcus Garvey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miike missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miike postures up in Garvey's guard and throws a big left but Garvey blocks it.
Miike trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garvey keeping moving, preventing Miike from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miike accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garvey looking for a sweep. Not yet Garvey, not yet.
Miike wants to control from the top but Garvey keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Miike showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Miike, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Miike!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Real Grappler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Fekt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fekt is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ack Sundbyberg. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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22
300 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Real Grappler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Per Fekt!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grappler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fekt cracks the inside of Grappler's front leg.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fekt!
Grappler is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fekt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fekt lands a left and a right that send Grappler crashing to the mat, dazed. Fekt thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Real Grappler has been cut.
Fekt connects with a stiff jab that staggers Grappler - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Per Fekt!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Polvi Lumpio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mista Blista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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World class MT
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Polvi Lumpio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mista Blista!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lumpio is looking to land body kicks.
Lumpio misses with a low kick.
Lumpio misses with a leg kick.
Polvi Lumpio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lumpio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blista.
Blista feints and then cracks Lumpio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lumpio down.
Lumpio tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lumpio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blista lands with a nice body kick.
Blista looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lumpio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blista.
Lumpio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blista with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blista lands with a nice body punch.
Blista scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lumpio throws a body kick that misses.
Lumpio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blista paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blista fakes the leg kick and cracks Lumpio in the body.
Blista scores with a hook.
Lumpio connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Blista blocks the low kick.
Lumpio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lumpio throws a leg kick that misses.
Blista avoids a kick to the body.
Blista misses with a wild body shot.
Lumpio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lumpio misses with a knee strike.
Lumpio keeps control of Blista as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blista blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blista misses with some punches.
Blista wants to stall.
Blista takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lumpio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blista is defending well for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lumpio blocks a body shot from Blista.
Lumpio prevents a body shot from Blista.
Blista looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blista lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blista blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lumpio putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Blista in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blista lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blista tries to break the clinch but Lumpio is controlling the position.
Blista on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lumpio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blista.
Blista is trying to maintain a safe position but Lumpio gets an underhook and turns Blista into the cage.
Nice body punch from Blista - that landed with a thud.
Blista misses with the head strike.
Blista tries to circle away but Lumpio has him pinned against the cage.
Lumpio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lumpio is trying to maintain a safe position but Blista gets an underhook and turns Lumpio into the cage.
Blista misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lumpio slowing the pace effectively.
Blista on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lumpio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blista looking to slow down the pace here.
Lumpio connects with a knee to the head.
Blista manages to break the clinch.
Lumpio dodges the punch combination from Blista.
Blista lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blista just misses with a punch to the body.
Lumpio blocks a low kick nicely.
Lumpio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lumpio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lumpio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Blista tries to throw a body punch but Lumpio avoids it by throwing Blista back against the cage.
Lumpio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lumpio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blista is defending well for now.
Blista lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blista scores with a shot to the side of Lumpio's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blista misses with a punch to the body.
Lumpio trying to land knees to the body.
Blista tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blista is trying to break the clinch but Lumpio has him pressed against the cage.
Blista lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blista swings wildly with an uppercut but Lumpio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blista tries to circle away but Lumpio has him pinned against the cage.
Blista lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lumpio missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lumpio.
Blista lands a hook that snaps the head of Lumpio backwards.
Lumpio is rocked!
Blista pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oh Lumpio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blista lands a nice hook to Lumpio's body. Lumpio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lumpio is breathing heavily.
Crack! A monster head kick from Blista and Lumpio falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Blista!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mista Blista!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mista Blista made sure he mentioned XTREME PWNAGE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taavi Liisteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdual Jemall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liisteri comes into the arena with Solid Base - I like it blaring out of the sound system. 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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31
162 lbs
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160 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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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
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taavi Liisteri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abdual Jemall!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liisteri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Liisteri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jemall is fending him off so far but Liisteri persists. Nope, Jemall circles away and we're back to standing.
Liisteri closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jemall tries to bench press Liisteri off him but Liisteri keeps the position.
Jemall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Liisteri tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Liisteri working away.
Jemall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jemall sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jemall is not content to let Liisteri control the position.
Jemall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liisteri stalling away here and it's allowed Jemall to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jemall is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Liisteri dives into side control.
Liisteri tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Liisteri has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Liisteri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jemall knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jemall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Liisteri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Liisteri tries for a kimura but Jemall is defending well.
Liisteri tries to advance to mount but Jemall denies him.
Liisteri has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jemall tries to hold on but Liisteri pushes him away.
Liisteri fails to advance to Jemall's back.
Jemall wants to control but Liisteri is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liisteri moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jemall has worked his arm free - good work by Jemall!
Jemall tries to bench press Liisteri off him but Liisteri keeps the position.
Liisteri trying to control the position but Jemall is working away.
Liisteri tries to score with some ground and pound. Jemall controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jemall is not content to let Liisteri control the position.
Liisteri wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jemall, who protects the arm well.
Jemall is holding Liisteri down, trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liisteri postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jemall struggling a bit here.
Liisteri goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jemall has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Liisteri but great work by Jemall.
Liisteri manages to get back to half guard.
Jemall passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Liisteri!
Jemall with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jemall raining down hammerfists from mount.
Liisteri throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Liisteri slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Liisteri looking for submissions off his back.
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 Taavi Liisteri will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Liisteri shoots in looking for a takedown but Jemall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Liisteri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Liisteri moves out of range as Jemall throws a body kick.
A jab from Jemall misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jemall misses the target.
Jemall tries to work over Liisteri's front leg with a kick but Liisteri checks it.
Jemall misses with a low kick.
Jemall throws an off balance right hand
and Liisteri counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jemall!
Jemall defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Liisteri.
BOOM! Liisteri connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Liisteri has hold of Jemall's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jemall manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liisteri throwing strikes but Jemall recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Liisteri is thwarting Jemall's attempts to control the position.
Liisteri is looking for a kimura but Jemall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Liisteri to get the leverage.
Taavi Liisteri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Liisteri 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! Jemall is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Taavi Liisteri!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tau Fang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luciano Torrentini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torrentini has chosen Rage Against The Machine - Killing In The Name as his entrance music. Tau Fang has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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30
300 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
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22
309 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tau Fang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luciano Torrentini!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fang lands a leg kick that knocks Torrentini off balance momentarily.
Fang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torrentini manages to avoid it.
Torrentini shoots in for a takedown but Fang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Fang.
Fang lands with a nice combination. Torrentini backs away looking to recover.
Fang thows a body shot but no joy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fang.
Torrentini looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fang lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fang.
It looks like Luciano Torrentini has been cut.
Fang connects with a single shot there.
Fang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fang scores with a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fang just misses with a punch to the body.
Fang stuffs the takedown.
Fang misses with a straight left.
Fang misses with a body shot.
Torrentini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fang throws out the jab.
Fang lands a really nice looking cross but Torrentini seems unphased.
Fang misses with a straight right.
Tau Fang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fang scores with a jab to the body.
Fang throws a right hand that Torrentini ducks under and follows up with a left that Torrentini also avoids with ease.
Fang lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fang connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Torrentini checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fang just misses with a punch to the body.
Fang thows a body shot but no joy.
Fang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Torrentini. Torrentini circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Torrentini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Torrentini shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fang as he jumps to the side.
Tau Fang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luciano Torrentini.
Torrentini takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fang.
A left lands for Fang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torrentini is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fang misses with a body shot.
Torrentini is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fang is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Torrentini.
A solid body kick from Fang.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fang.
Fang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torrentini was well out of range. Poor timing from Fang.
Fang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torrentini avoids the head kick by Fang.
Torrentini takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torrentini takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Some wild striking there from Torrentini.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fang throws a hook but Torrentini avoids it easily.
Fang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice sprawl there from Fang as Torrentini shoots in.
Fang lands with a cross.
Crunch! Fang slams his shin into Torrentini's torso.
Fang cracks Torrentini on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Torrentini falls backwards against the cage. Fang follows up with more strikes that drop Torrentini to his knees. Fang keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Torrentini! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tau Fang!
Tau Fang retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paden Taber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Forman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forman has chosen Ultimate as his entrance music. Paden Taber could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Red Forman's chin.
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23
162 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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160 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paden Taber!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Red Forman!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taber throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Taber looks to land a combination but Forman avoids it well.
Taber feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Forman's calf.
Forman stuns Taber with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Forman shoots in for a takedown but Taber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taber throws the left hand but Forman avoids the punch easily.
Forman misses the shot to the body.
Taber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forman.
Taber leaves Forman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taber throws a leg kick which misses Forman's front leg but catches the back leg as Forman tries to avoid it.
Taber tries to work over Forman's front leg with a kick but Forman checks it.
Forman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Forman.
Forman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tabers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taber lands a nice leg kick that just misses Forman's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taber.
Forman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Forman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taber moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taber finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Forman lands a right hook to the body.
Taber throws a sloppy head kick and Forman moves out of range easily.
Taber swings for the body but Forman moves out of range.
Forman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taber looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Paden Taber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taber tries to score with a low kick but Forman moves his leg out of the way.
Taber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Forman misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taber stuffs the takedown.
Paden Taber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Forman.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Forman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Taber - the referee stops the clock and Forman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Taber. Forman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taber throws a leg kick but Forman moved away.
Forman checks the leg kick.
Taber scores with a leg kick.
Taber lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Forman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taber with a nice cross.
Taber misses with a two punch combination.
Taber connects with an inside leg kick.
Taber lands a nice leg kick that just misses Forman's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick from Taber misses.
Forman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forman moves out of range of the body kick from Taber.
Taber misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Taber.
Taber lands a lovely overhand right.
Taber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Taber.
Forman is looking to clinch but Taber is avoiding it.
Taber lands a front kick.
Forman fails with the takedown.
Forman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Taber throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forman gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forman prevents Taber from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Forman.
Taber manages to break the clinch.
Taber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Forman moves away.
Forman is trying desperately to land a takedown but Taber is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Forman.
Taber digs a good hook to Forman's body.
Forman throws a shot from downtown. Taber moves away and avoids it.
Forman fails to land with a series of punches.
Forman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Taber rather than just go for the knockout.
Taber throws a leg kick but Forman checks it.
Taber connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taber connects with a high kick.
Forman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Taber.
Forman tries to clinch there but Taber circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paden Taber dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taber.
Taber tries to score with a low kick but Forman moves his leg out of the way.
Taber lands a head kick!
It looks like Red Forman has been cut.
Forman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Forman tries to clinch up but Taber circles away and keeps his distance.
Taber cracks a nice hook into Forman's ribs.
Forman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Forman doesn't manage to clinch there - Taber circles away.
Taber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paden Taber is winning the standup battle so far.
Taber connects with a leg kick. Forman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Taber misses the body punch
and Forman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Forman.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Taber breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forman blocks the body kick.
Taber misses with a head kick.
Forman misses with a hook.
Forman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taber checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Forman throws the left hand but Taber avoids the punch easily.
Taber feints and then cracks Forman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Forman down.
Taber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Forman moves away.
Forman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taber manages to avoid it.
Taber throws a head kick that misses
and Forman counters with a two punch combo.
Forman has closed the distance and engaged Taber in a clinch.
Forman tries to work over Taber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Forman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taber lands a leg kick that knocks Forman off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taber lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taber swats away the attempt to clinch by Forman.
Forman is looking to clinch.
Taber swings away with a leg 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!
Taber catches Forman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Forman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taber connects with a solid leg kick.
Forman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taber can pounce on him.
Forman misses with a body shot.
Taber tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Forman is able to avoid easily.
Taber throws a leg kick but Forman moved away.
Taber jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taber lands a nice looking body shot.
Taber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Forman.
Taber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Forman looks to land a combination but Taber avoids it well.
Taber lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Forman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Taber pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Forman back to the cage. Taber follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Forman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Taber misses with a leg kick.
Taber finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Forman cracks Taber with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Taber tries to move into range but Forman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Taber connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taber finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Forman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taber swings for the body but Forman moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taber throws a right and a left that Forman avoids nicely.
Taber motions for Forman to come forward. Taber throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Forman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taber scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Forman clinches with his opponent.
Forman presses Taber against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taber is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Taber wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Forman is looking to control Taber's arms but Taber gets an underhook and turns him. Now Forman has his back to the cage.
Taber wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Forman has him pressed against the cage.
Taber lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paden Taber dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Red Forman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Taber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taber lands a head kick. Forman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Taber scores with a three punch combo!
Taber lands a head kick!
Forman tries to clinch but Taber is having none of it.
Taber keeps the fight on the outside.
Taber lands a nice leg kick that just misses Forman's sensitive parts.
Forman clinches up against the cage.
Taber blocks a body shot from Forman.
Forman is leaning against Taber and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Forman prevents Taber from breaking the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Forman.
Taber misses with some punches.
Forman tries a body shot but Taber blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Taber's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Forman lands a left hand.
Taber wants to get back to striking at distance but Forman won't allow it.
Taber wants to break free but Forman has control.
Taber blocking some punches.
Taber tries to break free but Forman pushes him back against the cage.
Forman cracks Taber with a nice body shot.
Taber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Forman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Taber lands a leg kick that knocks Forman off balance momentarily.
Taber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taber scores with a three punch combo!
Forman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Taber counters with a nice leg kick.
Taber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Forman at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Forman 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.
Forman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tabers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Forman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Forman.
Taber tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taber is looking to chop away at Forman's legs.
Forman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taber doesn't seem bothered though.
Taber throws a leg kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Taber.
Forman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taber lands with an uppercut that bounces Forman off the cage and back into range.
Donk. Forman catches Taber right on the button with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Taber. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forman avoids the head kick by Taber.
Taber moves out of range of the leg kick from Forman.
Nice shot by Forman.
Forman misses with a straight left.
Forman avoids the body shot from Taber.
Forman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Taber. That one must have hurt.
Nice defenses there by Forman.
Forman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taber fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Forman on the side of the head.
Taber lands a head kick. Forman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Forman misses the shot to the body.
Forman 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taber on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Taber connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Forman misses.
Taber tries to score with a low kick but Forman moves his leg out of the way.
Taber connects with an inside leg kick.
Forman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taber circles away from the clinch attempt.
Forman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taber can pounce on him.
Taber throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taber shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Forman eats them both and turns towards Taber to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Forman checks a leg kick.
Forman scores with a hook to the body. Taber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Red Forman just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Red Forman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab from Taber misses.
Forman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taber thows a leg kick but Forman checks it
and Taber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taber scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taber lands with a shot to the body.
Taber misses with a low kick as Forman jumps back.
Forman throws a big shot that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Taber as Forman shoots in.
Forman misses with a wild body shot.
Taber looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Forman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Forman misses with a low kick as Taber jumps back.
Forman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taber moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taber throws a half hearted mid kick.
Forman wants to clinch up but Taber keeps it at a distance.
Forman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Forman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Forman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Taber.
No joy there for Forman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taber misses with a low kick.
Forman just misses with a punch to the body.
Forman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Forman misses with a series of wild punches.
Taber throws a low kick but Forman avoids it.
Paden Taber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taber throws a hook but Forman avoids it easily.
Taber scores with a spinning back kick!
Taber lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Taber misses with a looping left.
Taber goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Forman moves out of range of the body kick from Taber.
Taber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Forman. That did some damage!
Taber misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taber throws a solid leg kick but Forman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Taber.
Forman scores with a body shot.
Forman checks the leg kick nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taber avoids the head kick by Forman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Forman is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Taber lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taber throws a good cross that connects.
Forman just misses with a punch to the body.
Taber drops his hands momentarily and Forman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Taber thumps Forman with a low kick.
Taber throws a leg kick which misses Forman's front leg but catches the back leg as Forman tries to avoid it.
That kick from Taber tenderised Forman's leg. Forman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taber throws a leg kick but Forman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Taber fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Forman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taber lands a nice leg kick that just misses Forman's sensitive parts.
Forman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Forman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taber counters with a low kick, right behind Forman 's knee.
A left lands for Taber.
Forman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Taber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Forman throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taber throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Forman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Forman misses with a hook to the body
and Taber counters with a low kick, right behind Forman 's knee.
Forman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taber lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paden Taber had his way with Red Forman in that round.
The cut man is working on Red Forman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Taber throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab by Taber.
Taber misses with a looping left.
Taber shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Forman misses with a kick to the body.
Forman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Forman tries to clinch up.
Taber throws a leg kick but Forman checks it.
Forman tries to clinch up.
Forman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taber. Taber obviously looking to wear him down.
Forman throws a hook but Taber blocks it.
Forman lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Forman throws the left hand but Taber avoids the punch easily.
Taber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Taber is looking to chop away at Forman's legs.
Taber scores with a leg kick.
Taber thuds a left hand into Forman's body.
Taber lands with a right hand.
Taber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Forman.
Taber throws a low kick but Forman avoids it.
Good leg kick by Taber there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Forman tries to close the distance and clinch but Taber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Forman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taber can pounce on him.
Forman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Forman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Taber throws a leg kick but Forman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Forman throws a hook to the side of Taber's head but Taber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taber ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taber lands a slapping body shot.
Forman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Forman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Forman with a hook.
Paden Taber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taber connects with a jab.
Forman dodges the punch combination from Taber.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taber throws a head kick that half lands.
Taber scores with a nice strike.
Taber throws a body punch but Forman moves out of range.
Forman moves in looking to clinch but Taber pushes him off.
Forman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Taber jabs at Forman's body.
Taber loads up on a big right hand but Forman slips the punch.
Forman moves out of range as Taber throws a body kick.
Taber tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Forman is able to avoid easily.
Forman clinches up against the cage.
Taber wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Forman gets control of Taber's arms and successfully pulls guard. Forman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taber wants to get up but he can't break Forman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taber stopping the sweep attempt from Forman.
Taber content to stall in guard here.
Taber pushes down on Forman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Forman is trying to control but can't.
Red Forman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taber is trying to control the action in half guard but Forman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Forman looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paden Taber showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Taber has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paden Taber!
Paden Taber retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Nakarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grammur Natzee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakarainen comes to the cage accompanied by Juice Leskinen - Vaasankin veri vapisee. Natzee is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Marillion - Garden Party. 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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147 lbs
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148 lbs
14 - 4 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku Nakarainen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grammur Natzee!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Natzee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakarainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Natzee.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nakarainen. That's going to slow Natzee down.
Natzee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakarainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Natzee.
Nakarainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Natzee with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Natzee.
Grammur Natzee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Natzee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakarainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Natzee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Natzee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nakarainen throws a jab when Natzee was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Nakarainen.
Natzee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Natzee with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakarainen clinches.
Nakarainen taking a breather.
Natzee lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakarainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Natzee fails to land.
Nakarainen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Natzee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Natzee gets through Nakarainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Natzee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakarainen blocking some punches.
A short right from Natzee on the inside.
Natzee lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakarainen backwards.
Nakarainen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nakarainen tries to work over Natzee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Natzee.
Nakarainen trying to control the position but instead, Natzee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nakarainen into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen tries to pull guard but Natzee won't allow it.
Nakarainen is trying to maintain a safe position but Natzee gets an underhook and turns Nakarainen into the cage.
Natzee has a couple of punches blocked by Nakarainen.
Nakarainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakarainen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Natzee has Nakarainen pushed against the cage.
Natzee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakarainens head.
Natzee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Natzee lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakarainen tries to pull guard but Natzee won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikku Nakarainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natzee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Natzee lands a shoulder strike.
Natzee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Natzee blocks a body shot from Nakarainen.
Nakarainen has Natzee pushed against the cage.
Nakarainen is looking to control Natzee's arms but Natzee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nakarainen has his back to the cage.
Nakarainen presses Natzee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Natzee fails to land.
Natzee trying to control the position but instead, Nakarainen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Natzee into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen tries to stall but Natzee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nakarainen gets control of Natzee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nakarainen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nakarainen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nakarainen wants to take a breather but Natzee is having none of it.
Natzee is pressing down on Nakarainen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Natzee wants to stand up but Nakarainen is controlling him.
Natzee tries to strike from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakarainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Natzee keeping full guard, as Nakarainen tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grammur Natzee will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from Natzee misses.
Natzee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakarainen counters with a good low kick that Natzee was not able to check.
Nakarainen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nakarainen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nakarainen fails to move to back control.
Natzee is looking to get to half guard.
Nakarainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Natzee is looking to escape.
Nakarainen is really struggling to control Natzee but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Natzee is desperately trying to improve his position but Nakarainen has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakarainen looking to control but Natzee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Natzee wants to control but Nakarainen is having none of it.
Nakarainen wants to finish this one by submission but Natzee is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nakarainen.
Nakarainen wants to take Natzee's back here but Natzee is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Nakarainen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Natzee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nakarainen is working for a guillotine from mount but Natzee frees his head quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen prevents Natzee from getting the reversal.
Natzee gets back to half guard.
Nakarainen trying to control from half guard but Natzee is working away.
Natzee tries to get to full guard but Nakarainen has control of the leg.
Nakarainen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Natzee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Natzee trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakarainen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nakarainen passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nakarainen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nakarainen looking to finish with strikes here!
Natzee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nakarainen tries to control but Natzee wriggling away.
Natzee is looking to get to half guard.
Natzee has given up his back. Will we see Nakarainen going for some submissions?
Natzee holding on to Nakarainen's left wrist, preventing the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natzee is in bad spot here.
Nakarainen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Natzee knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Natzee for a finish.
Natzee can't escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakarainen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Natzee is covering up but some of the strikes from Nakarainen are getting through and doing damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Natzee tries to escape but Nakarainen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nakarainen has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Natzee is in real trouble here. Nakarainen gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Natzee is tapping out! Nakarainen wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pikku Nakarainen!
Pikku Nakarainen retains his featherweight title!
Pikku Nakarainen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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