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Kumite 45 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan The Wrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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158 lbs
7 - 20 - 0 |
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163 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
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World class MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan The Wrath!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Wrath lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
White shoots in for a takedown but The Wrath shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for The Wrath.
The Wrath throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
White takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The Wrath drives through and clinches with White against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The Wrath obliges.
The Wrath lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Mike White has been cut.
The Wrath is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
White is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The Wrath obliges.
The Wrath comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Wrath putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has White in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The Wrath lands a good knee to the midsection. White won't want to take too many of those.
The Wrath crunches a lovely knee into White's ribcage.
The Wrath working White over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Wrath using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The Wrath working White over with knees to the body.
The Wrath unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The Wrath landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The Wrath landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Wrath lands a knee to the head.
The Wrath is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The Wrath working White over with knees to the body.
The Wrath crunches a lovely knee into White's ribcage.
The Wrath putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has White in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The Wrath landing knees to the body.
The Wrath lands an elbow just above White 's eye.
The Wrath lands a nice knee to the body.
The Wrath landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Wrath unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The Wrath lands a good knee to the midsection. White won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from The Wrath.
The Wrath unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The Wrath is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The Wrath lands a damaging elbow.
The Wrath scores a nice knee to the body.
The Wrath lands a good knee to the midsection. White won't want to take too many of those.
White takes an elbow to the forehead.
The Wrath is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The Wrath lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for The Wrath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Wrath landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from The Wrath.
White takes a knee to the side of the body.
The Wrath unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Wrath lands a knee to the body.
The Wrath lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from The Wrath.
The Wrath working White over with knees to the body.
The Wrath lands a knee to the body.
The Wrath lands a good knee to the midsection. White won't want to take too many of those.
The Wrath landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The Wrath using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Wrath lands a good knee to the midsection. White won't want to take too many of those.
The Wrath connects with a knee to the head.
The Wrath connects with a knee to the head.
White drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Wrath pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Wrath lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Wrath.
White tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Wrath clinches with his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for The Wrath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan The Wrath dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike White's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
White chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Wrath can pounce on him.
The Wrath scoring well with a low kick there.
The Wrath scores with a kick to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Wrath.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Wrath. That's going to slow White down.
The Wrath has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knees to the body from The Wrath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Wrath lands a nice knee to the body.
The Wrath using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Wrath lands an elbow that stopped White in his tracks for a moment.
White is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Wrath with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from The Wrath.
The Wrath scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Wrath is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The Wrath.
The Wrath connects with a knee to the head.
The Wrath lands a knee to the head.
White is rocked!
Knees in the clinch landing for The Wrath.
Oh White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Wrath lands a knee to the body.
The Wrath landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The Wrath utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for The Wrath.
White seems to have got his legs back now.
The Wrath landing knees to the body.
The Wrath unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Wrath working White over with knees to the body.
The Wrath lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Wrath lands a good knee to the midsection. White won't want to take too many of those.
The Wrath with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The Wrath unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The Wrath lands a good knee to the midsection. White won't want to take too many of those.
The Wrath gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The Wrath lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from The Wrath.
The Wrath crunches a lovely knee into White's ribcage.
White takes a knee to the side of the body.
The Wrath utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The Wrath connects with a nasty looking knee right to White's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Wrath landing knees to the body.
The Wrath working White over with knees to the body.
The Wrath putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has White in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The Wrath landing knees to the body.
The Wrath unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The Wrath comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for The Wrath.
The Wrath lands an elbow just above White 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The Wrath.
Knees to the body from The Wrath.
The Wrath crunches a lovely knee into White's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Wrath scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from The Wrath.
The Wrath lands a nice knee to the body.
The Wrath unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White takes a knee to the side of the body.
The Wrath lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The Wrath obliges.
The Wrath scores a nice knee to the body.
Ryan The Wrath seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Wrath is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The Wrath lands a good knee to the midsection. White won't want to take too many of those.
White takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan The Wrath showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike White's cut.
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 Wrath lands with a nice body kick.
The Wrath dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!
The Wrath closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for The Wrath.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The Wrath.
The Wrath working White over with knees to the body.
The Wrath lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Wrath landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The Wrath lands a knee to the body.
The Wrath utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The Wrath has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Wrath crunches a lovely knee into White's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Wrath is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The Wrath utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The Wrath landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The Wrath landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The Wrath unloads a knee to the mid-section. White lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The Wrath is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The Wrath working White over with knees to the body.
The Wrath creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through White's defenses.
The Wrath putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has White 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.
The Wrath landing knees to the body.
The Wrath landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ryan The Wrath is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Wrath landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
White drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Wrath pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Wrath connects with a leg kick. White looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
White stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Wrath.
The Wrath fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and White has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Wrath clinches up against the cage.
The Wrath unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The Wrath lands a nice knee to the body.
The Wrath landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The Wrath unloads a knee to the mid-section. White lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Wrath lands a good knee to the midsection. White won't want to take too many of those.
The Wrath landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The Wrath stops a takedown attempt from White.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan The Wrath comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Wrath has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 24:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 24:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan The Wrath!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muay Thai Partner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Brophy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
0 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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BJJ White Belt
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Craig Brophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Muay Thai Partner!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Partner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brophy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Brophy is stalling in the full guard.
Brophy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brophy stands and throws Partner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Partner is letting Brophy control him for a moment.
Partner is trying to buck Brophy off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy has an Americana. Partner didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Brophy is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Brophy hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Craig Brophy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by kung fu fighting. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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170 lbs
3 - 6 - 1 |
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175 lbs
2 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
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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
3 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Matthew Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jones tries to score with some ground and pound. Johnson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jones is chipping away with strikes.
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!
Jones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jones tries to score with some ground and pound. Johnson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jones wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Johnson!
Jones working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jones scoring with strikes but Johnson is staying in there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands a big shot there that rocks Johnson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jones dominating with strikes here.
Johnson looks gassed!
A nice elbow there by Jones.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones lands a nice shot to the head.
Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Johnson's face.
Jones looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Johnson hang on?
Jones looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jones looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Johnson covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Aleluia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Vucinic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vucinic has chosen Destroy Destroy Destroy - To Die Without Honor/The Winged Panther as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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185 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcos Aleluia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Vucinic!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aleluia fails with a takedown attempt.
Aleluia shoots for a takedown but Vucinic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vucinic throws a head kick that half lands.
Aleluia shoots for a double leg takedown but Vucinic sprawls well. He's pushed Aleluia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Aleluia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vucinic stuffs the takedown attempt from Aleluia. Aleluia gets slowly back to his feet.
Vucinic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vucinic.
Aleluia dodges the punch combination from Vucinic.
Vucinic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aleluia tries for a takedown but Vucinic circles away easily
and Vucinic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Vucinic.
Vucinic breaks from the clinch.
Marcos Aleluia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vucinic wants to clinch up but Aleluia keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleluia shoots in for a takedown but Vucinic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aleluia misses with a takedown attempt - Vucinic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vucinic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aleluia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vucinic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vucinic.
Vucinic breaks from the clinch.
Aleluia has his takedown stuffed
and Vucinic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vucinic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Aleluia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vucinic throws a right hand that Aleluia ducks under and follows up with a left that Aleluia also avoids with ease.
Vucinic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vucinic enables Aleluia to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vucinic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Aleluia looking to sit in guard and control but Vucinic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleluia wants to sweep but no luck.
Aleluia is working hard here to advance position.
Vucinic is looking to stand up but Aleluia won't let him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aleluia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vucinic's guard.
Vucinic trying to control the position here.
Aleluia trying to control but Vucinic is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleluia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vucinic controls Aleluia momentarily but Aleluia frees himself.
Aleluia trying to control but Vucinic is working from the bottom.
Aleluia is pushing down on Vucinic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vucinic is fighting to maintain full guard but Aleluia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aleluia wants to free his trapped foot but Vucinic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aleluia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aleluia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vucinic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aleluia is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleluia trying to mount his opponent but Vucinic defends it.
Vucinic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vucinic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aleluia thows a huge punch but Vucinic dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vucinic trying to control but Aleluia postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aleluia trying to advance position but Vucinic counters by regaining guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mirko Vucinic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aleluia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aleluia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aleluia fails to land the takedown.
Aleluia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vucinic's half guard.
Vucinic wants to control but Aleluia is keeping busy.
Aleluia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vucinic tries to kick Aleluia off but Aleluia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleluia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vucinic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aleluia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aleluia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aleluia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vucinic is looking to escape.
Vucinic wants to control but Aleluia is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Aleluia there.
Vucinic manages to get to full guard.
Aleluia chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleluia trying to control but Vucinic is working from the bottom.
Aleluia scoring with some ground and pound.
Aleluia landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aleluia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aleluia wants to control but Vucinic is keeping him busy.
Aleluia passes the guard and advances to mount!
Aleluia moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Vucinic has worked his arm free - good work by Vucinic!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleluia lands some shots froms side control.
Aleluia looks up at the clock and then as Vucinic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Aleluia smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Aleluia wants to control but Vucinic is keeping him busy.
Vucinic avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Aleluia.
Vucinic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Aleluia is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleluia trying to control the action but Vucinic is working from the bottom.
Aleluia working the ground and pound.
Aleluia works to advance to full mount. Vucinic defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Aleluia controlling from the full mount.
Aleluia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Vucinic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aleluia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Aleluia dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Vucinic moves in looking to clinch but Aleluia pushes him off.
Vucinic tries to clinch but Aleluia is having none of it.
Vucinic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aleluia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vucinic defends it nicely.
Vucinic stuffs the takedown.
Vucinic tries to clinch but Aleluia is having none of it.
Vucinic tries to clinch up.
Aleluia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vucinic tries to avoid it but Aleluia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vucinic to the ground. Vucinic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Aleluia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aleluia misses with a takedown attempt
and Vucinic counters with a series of strikes. Aleluia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aleluia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vucinic circles away.
Aleluia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vucinic pinned against the cage. Vucinic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aleluia shoots in and drives through. Vucinic sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aleluia.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vucinic tries to clinch there but Aleluia circles away.
Vucinic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vucinic obliges.
Vucinic breaks from the clinch.
Vucinic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aleluia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vucinic fails to land with a series of punches.
Vucinic lands a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vucinic stuffs the takedown.
Vucinic closes the distance and clinches.
Vucinic is pressed up against the cage. Aleluia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vucinic down to the mat. Vucinic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vucinic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vucinic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vucinic doesn't manage to clinch there - Aleluia circles away.
Aleluia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aleluia shoots in for a takedown but Vucinic shows good takedown defense.
Vucinic wants to clinch.
Aleluia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vucinic but Vucinic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vucinic tries to clinch there but Aleluia circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleluia shoots in but no luck this time.
Aleluia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aleluia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vucinic tries to clinch up.
Vucinic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Aleluia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vucinic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Vucinic. No joy for Aleluia on that attempt.
Aleluia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vucinic as he jumps to the side.
Donk. Vucinic catches Aleluia right on the button with a cross.
Vucinic pushes Aleluia up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vucinic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aleluia.
Vucinic taking a breather.
Vucinic misses with a knee to the head.
Aleluia is trying to drag Vucinic to the mat but Vucinic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aleluia blocks the elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Vucinic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vucinic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Vucinic!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spinaali Vamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micka Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Micka Wallace is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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166 lbs
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157 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spinaali Vamma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Micka Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace tries to bum rush Vamma with a series of wild strikes but Vamma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wallace slips a jab from Vamma.
Vamma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wallace sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wallace throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vamma thows a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Wallace.
Spinaali Vamma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vamma fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wallace sprawls well initially but Vamma persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wallace is trying to stand back up but Vamma is controlling him
Vamma trying to control from half guard but Wallace is working away.
Wallace manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Vamma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wallace under the eye.
Vamma feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vamma is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace wants to stand but Vamma is controlling the position.
Wallace pushes Vamma off and gets back to his feet.
Micka Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vamma swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Vamma.
Some wild striking there from Vamma.
Wallace gets caught napping as Vamma dives in and scores a takedown. Wallace manages to retain guard.
Wallace wants to stand up but Vamma is controlling him.
Wallace is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vamma controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vamma trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vamma prevents Wallace from getting back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Spinaali Vamma.
Wallace takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vamma tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wallace swivels and escapes.
Vamma takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wallace swinging wildly here.
Vamma misses with a takedown attempt - Wallace sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spinaali Vamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vamma.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wallace looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wallace avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vamma shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wallace pinned against the cage. Wallace gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vamma changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wallace looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Vamma asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wallace explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vamma shoots for a takedown but Wallace saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wallace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vamma.
Wallace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vamma.
Wallace throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left and a right from Wallace both land. Nice combination.
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!
Vamma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wallace defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vamma.
Vamma looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wallace wants to stand but Vamma is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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 Spinaali Vamma will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Wallace.
Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vamma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wallace lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wallace.
Vamma on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vamma misses with a series of wild punches.
Micka Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wallace moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wallace connects with a right hand. Vamma shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wallace enables Vamma to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wallace manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wallace wants to stand but Vamma is controlling the position.
Wallace wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vamma manages to pass to side control.
Wallace pushes Vamma off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vamma swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
Vamma tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wallace swivels and escapes.
Wallace thuds a left hand into Vamma's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vamma loads up on a big right hand but Wallace slips the punch.
Vamma keeps the fight on the outside.
Vamma throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wallace's waist but Wallace gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vamma off to one side.
Wallace works the jab nicely.
Wallace getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wallace scores with a nice head shot.
Vamma is rocked!
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!
Wallace darts in and clinches Vamma up against the cage.
Wallace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wallace bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vamma's head backwards.
Oh Vamma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vamma keeps the fight on the outside.
Vamma seems to have got his legs back now.
Wallace throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Vamma misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Vamma.
Vamma shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spinaali Vamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vamma falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vamma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vamma falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wallace counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Oooooh!!! Wallace has knocked Vamma down with a huge combo! Wallace steps away and waves a wobbly Vamma back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Vamma gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Wallace gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Vamma is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micka Wallace!
Micka Wallace thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Maya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maya has chosen Spitfire as his entrance music. James Avalon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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199 lbs
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203 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Avalon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damian Maya!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maya fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Avalon avoids it really well and circles away.
James Avalon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avalon misses with a looping right.
Avalon thows a body shot but no joy.
Maya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Avalon lands with a nice body punch.
Avalon lands a right hook to the body.
Maya gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Avalon.
Maya misses with a straight left.
Avalon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch combination from Avalon misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maya slips a straight right by Avalon.
Maya takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Avalon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Avalon lands with a nice body punch.
Avalon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maya.
Maya is trying hard to land a takedown here. Avalon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maya ducks under a wild hook from Avalon.
A swing and a miss from Avalon.
Avalon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maya tries to move into range but Avalon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maya, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Avalon can't break the clinch.
Avalon just leaning against Maya, taking a breather.
Avalon working hard to break the clinch.
Avalon is trying to push Maya away but Maya has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maya prevents Avalon from breaking the clinch.
Avalon prevents a takedown attempt there.
James Avalon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Maya.
Maya goes for a takedown attempt but Avalon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Avalon scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maya looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Avalon stuns Maya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No luck for Maya with that takedown attempt.
Maya looks gassed!
Avalon connects with a nice looking jab.
Avalon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maya tries to score a power double leg takedown but Avalon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maya somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Avalon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Avalon lands an overhand right.
Maya slips under a jab from Avalon.
Maya wants to clinch up but Avalon keeps it at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Avalon misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maya fails with the takedown.
Maya moves out of range as Avalon strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Avalon dominated that round.
That's time! Avalon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Avalon jabs Maya right on the nose. Maya blinks but takes it well.
Maya is trying desperately to land a takedown but Avalon is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Maya.
Maya wants to clinch up but Avalon keeps it at a distance.
Maya takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maya is rocked!
Avalon fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Maya square on the jaw! Damn, Maya is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Avalon!
James Avalon decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Rolston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Moreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Rolston!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreira moves away from the strike by Rolston.
Moreira instigates a clinch.
Rolston tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rolston drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moreira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Moreira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Moreira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moreira holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moreira.
Moreira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Moreira on the inside.
Moreira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moreira cracks the inside of Rolston's front leg.
Rolston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moreira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rolston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rolston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rolston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moreira manages to avoid it.
Rolston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moreira.
Rolston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moreira moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moreira looks to throw the jab but Rolston is out of range.
Moreira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moreira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rolston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moreira.
Rolston missing with a left hand there. Moreira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rolston just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Rolston with that takedown attempt.
Daniel Moreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Rolston.
Rolston misses the shot to the body.
Rolston misses with a wild body shot.
Rolston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rolston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moreira moves away.
Moreira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moreira.
Moreira misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolston misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Rolston.
Moreira loads up on a big right hand but Rolston slips the punch.
Rolston misses with a looping left.
Moreira lands with a nice body punch.
Rolston scores with a sloppy right hand. Moreira should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rolston thows a body shot but no joy.
Moreira misses with a hook. Rolston ducked under it nicely.
Rolston is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Moreira rather than just go for the knockout.
Rolston closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Moreira trying to control from the bottom.
Moreira is pressing down on Rolston's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Moreira 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.
Moreira has a closed guard, preventing Rolston from standing up.
Moreira wants to stand but Rolston is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira pulls Rolston in to control the position.
Moreira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rolston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rolston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moreira looking to control.
Rolston preventing the sweep.
Rolston postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Moreira is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rolston, into his guard.
Rolston can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moreira controls the pace.
Moreira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rolston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moreira has managed to get both his arms back between Rolston's legs - danger averted.
Rolston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolston is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Moreira is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolston keeping moving, preventing Moreira from controlling successfully.
Rolston is trying to control the position but Moreira postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rolston ducks under a wild hook from Moreira.
Moreira misses with an uppercut. Rolston saw that one coming.
Moreira misses with a looping right.
Moreira moves into the clinch.
Moreira tries to land knees in the clinch but Rolston avoids the damage to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moreira lands a nice uppercut.
Moreira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rolston changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moreira fights it off and pushes away nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moreira lands a jab to the nose.
Moreira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Moreira dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Moreira darts in and clinches Rolston up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Moreira.
Moreira digs a right hand underneath Rolston's ribcage. Rolston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Moreira misses with a knee to the head.
Moreira lands a left hand.
Moreira is pushing Rolston up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rolston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moreira prevents the takedown attempt.
Rolston changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moreira fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rolston thows a body shot but no joy.
Rolston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Moreira darts in and clinches Rolston up against the cage.
Moreira looking to slow down the pace here.
Knees to the body from Moreira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Moreira digs a right hand into Rolston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rolston's gas tank.
Rolston is breathing heavily.
Rolston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rolston is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moreira gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Daniel Moreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Rolston.
Moreira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moreira is leaning against Rolston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moreira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rolston or not.
Daniel Moreira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moreira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rolston struggles to land a body shot inside as Moreira controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moreira taking a breather.
Moreira with a knee to the head.
Moreira manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Moreira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rolston throws a lazy right hand but Moreira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A good leg kick by Moreira.
Moreira ducks right into an uppercut from Rolston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moreira.
Moreira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moreira doesn't manage to clinch there - Rolston circles away.
A jab from Rolston does it's job there.
Rolston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rolston throws a poor cross that misses
and Moreira counters with an outside leg kick.
Moreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rolston.
Moreira lands a jab to Rolston's midsection.
Rolston shoots in looking for a takedown but Moreira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rolston's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rolston dodges the punch combination from Moreira.
Moreira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rolston.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira misses with a body shot.
Rolston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rolston misses with a looping right.
Rolston misses the shot to the body.
Moreira digs a good body shot into Rolston's ribs.
Moreira connects with a solid leg kick.
Moreira moves in looking to clinch but Rolston pushes him off.
Rolston just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rolston. Moreira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moreira lands a nice hook to Rolston's body. Rolston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Moreira thows a body kick. Rolston tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rolston takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Moreira forces Rolston back against the cage and clinches.
Rolston goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moreira prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreira scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira presses Rolston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moreira lands a nice shot to the body.
Moreira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moreira lands a right hand.
Moreira pushes Rolston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Moreira.
Moreira lands a left hand.
Moreira is leaning against Rolston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moreira is pushing Rolston up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Moreira scores with a nice hook to the head.
A knee to the head by Moreira.
Moreira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moreira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rolston.
Rolston can't get the takedown.
A right hand to the body from Moreira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Moreira 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!
Moreira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rolston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Moreira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moreira.
Decent striking displayed by Moreira there.
Rolston lands with an overhand left.
Moreira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Moreira. Beautiful body shot.
Moreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rolston.
A telegraphed right hand from Rolston misses the target.
Moreira blocks a jab.
Moreira has managed to clinch.
Rolston tries to score a body lock takedown but Moreira shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Moreira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rolston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rolston prevents a body shot from Moreira.
Moreira lands a shot to the body.
Moreira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moreira controlling the action here for a moment.
Rolston goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moreira prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moreira.
Rolston wants a takedown.
Daniel Moreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Rolston.
Moreira controlling the action here for a moment.
Rolston is trying to drag Moreira to the mat but Moreira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Moreira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moreira lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Moreira.
Moreira works on Rolston's body with a couple of short punches.
Moreira lands a shot to the body.
Moreira dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Moreira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moreira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rolston's face.
Ricky Rolston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moreira scores with a shoulder strike.
Rolston is rocked!
Moreira scores a nice knee to the body.
Daniel Moreira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short uppercut from Moreira.
Rolston is still on wobbly legs! Can Moreira finish him?
Moreira effectively controlling the action here.
Rolston seems to have recovered his senses.
A short body shot lands from Moreira as the two fighters clinch.
Rolston drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moreira pulls his leg out and moves away.
Moreira moves into the clinch successfully.
Moreira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rolston.
Moreira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moreira prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira gets underhooks to prevent Rolston's takedown attempt.
Moreira crunches a lovely knee into Rolston's ribcage.
Moreira has Rolston pushed against the cage.
Moreira stops a takedown attempt from Rolston.
Rolston tries for a takedown but Moreira manages to get underhooks.
Rolston throws a head punch that misses.
Rolston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moreira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Moreira.
Moreira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moreira listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Moreira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rolston can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira swings for the body but Rolston moves out of range.
Rolston lands a jab to the head.
Moreira misses with a body shot.
Rolston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daniel Moreira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moreira moves into the clinch.
Rolston is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rolston can't get the takedown.
Rolston tries for a takedown but Moreira manages to get underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Moreira.
Rolston is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moreira gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
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!
Moreira taking a breather.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moreira cracks Rolston with a nice body shot.
Moreira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rolston backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Moreira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moreira has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Moreira!
A very excited looking Daniel Moreira made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Bastarrachea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bastarrachea comes to the cage accompanied by Young Folks. Uzi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ......................................... Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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216 lbs
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218 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Xavier Bastarrachea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terry Uzi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Uzi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bastarrachea is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bastarrachea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bastarrachea is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Uzi decides to pull guard.
Bastarrachea has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Uzi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Uzi working for a triangle but Bastarrachea defends it easily.
Bastarrachea preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastarrachea tries to stand but Uzi is controlling from the bottom.
Uzi is trying to keep Bastarrachea in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Xavier Bastarrachea just wasn't active enough.
Bastarrachea throws a head kick but Uzi moves out of range.
Bastarrachea tries a head kick but it misses.
Uzi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Uzi scores with the left hand. Bastarrachea knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastarrachea scores with a leg kick.
Bastarrachea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uzi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bastarrachea to the ground. Uzi is now in Bastarrachea's guard.
Uzi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Uzi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Uzi wants to pass the guard but Bastarrachea is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uzi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Uzi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Uzi wants to control from the top but Bastarrachea keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastarrachea keeping full guard, as Uzi tries to pass.
Bastarrachea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uzi is one step ahead there.
Uzi wants to control from the top but Bastarrachea keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uzi stands and throws Bastarrachea's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastarrachea tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Uzi easily slips into full mount!
Bastarrachea defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Uzi.
Uzi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bastarrachea has worked his arm free - good work by Bastarrachea!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Uzi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bastarrachea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bastarrachea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xavier Bastarrachea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uzi shoots in for a takedown but Bastarrachea shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from Bastarrachea.
Uzi moves out of range as Bastarrachea strikes.
Terry Uzi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uzi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bastarrachea avoids it really well and circles away.
Uzi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Uzi wants to control but Bastarrachea is keeping him busy.
Uzi is trying to get an arm triangle but Bastarrachea is defending well.
Uzi trying to control the action but Bastarrachea is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzi tries for a kimura but Bastarrachea is defending well.
Uzi controlling from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Uzi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Uzi trying to control the action but Bastarrachea is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi working away.
Uzi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Uzi wants to control but Bastarrachea is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastarrachea is trying to work for a sweep but Uzi has mounted him!
Uzi has hold of Bastarrachea's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bastarrachea manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Uzi working for a guillotine from mount but Bastarrachea is in no mood to give up.
Terry Uzi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Uzi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Uzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Bastarrachea.
Uzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bastarrachea lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Terry Uzi has been cut.
Bastarrachea misses with a looping left.
Bastarrachea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uzi tries to clinch but Bastarrachea moves out of range.
Uzi blocks a head kick by Bastarrachea.
Uzi shoots in looking for a takedown but Bastarrachea manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Uzi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Uzi avoids the head kick by Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea misses the jab.
Uzi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick misses from Bastarrachea.
Uzi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bastarrachea sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Xavier Bastarrachea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Uzi.
Bastarrachea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Uzi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bastarrachea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uzi gets a double leg takedown into Bastarrachea's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastarrachea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uzi slips nicely into half guard.
Bastarrachea gets full guard.
Uzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastarrachea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uzi looking to pass the guard.
Bastarrachea knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Uzi on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bastarrachea wants to stand but Uzi is controlling the position.
Uzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bastarrachea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uzi drops back looking for a leg! Bastarrachea is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bastarrachea manages to kick Uzi off! Uzi jumps back into Bastarrachea's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastarrachea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Terry Uzi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bastarrachea wants to stand but Uzi is controlling the position.
Uzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bastarrachea is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Uzi stays in close to Bastarrachea's body and controls the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Xavier Bastarrachea wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Uzi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Uzi showed some decent athleticism there.
Xavier Bastarrachea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bastarrachea is not content to let Uzi control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uzi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Uzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Uzi 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Uzi!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chuck McIntyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petr Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrov has chosen Richard Cheese: People Equals Shit as his entrance music. Petr Petrov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chuck McIntyre's chin.
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166 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck McIntyre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petr Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McIntyre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
McIntyre lands with a shot to the body.
McIntyre ducks right into an uppercut from Petrov.
McIntyre lands a nice shot that snaps Petrov's head back.
Petrov dips to his left and cracks McIntyre with an uppercut!
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and McIntyre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McIntyre lands a leg kick that knocks Petrov off balance momentarily.
McIntyre is looking to slow Petrov down with leg kicks.
McIntyre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McIntyre lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Petrov throws a hook but McIntyre blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McIntyre manages to avoid it.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on McIntyre's shoulder, as McIntyre tries to avoid the shot.
McIntyre feints and then cracks Petrov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petrov down.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by McIntyre.
Chuck McIntyre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McIntyre blocks a jab.
McIntyre goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McIntyre.
Petrov is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre throws a monster overhand right that drops Petrov! McIntyre follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck McIntyre!
Chuck McIntyre retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyr Asgaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goro Utini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asgaard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Zero The Hero. Goro Utini has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tyr Asgaard's chin.
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199 lbs
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194 lbs
12 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyr Asgaard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Goro Utini!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Utini darts in and clinches Asgaard up against the cage.
Utini lands a left hand.
Utini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asgaard lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Utini.
Utini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Utini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Utini scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Utini digs a right hand into Asgaard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asgaard's gas tank.
Asgaard throws an elbow that misses.
Asgaard has a couple of punches blocked by Utini.
A nice right hand lands inside from Utini.
Good body shot from Asgaard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asgaard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Utini avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Utini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Utini.
Utini throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Utini lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asgaard misses with a punch on the inside.
Utini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Asgaard is looking to break free of the clinch but Utini has double underhooks.
Utini lands with a short shot to the head.
Utini scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asgaard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Utini just stands there and leans against the cage.
Utini misses with a punch to the body.
Utini tries a body shot but Asgaard blocks it.
Utini lands with a light punch inside.
Utini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Utini struggles to land a body shot inside as Asgaard controls his hands.
Asgaard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Utini.
A right hook to the body lands for Utini.
Utini misses with a punch to the body.
Utini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Utini digs a right hand into Asgaard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asgaard's gas tank.
Asgaard is breathing heavily.
Utini working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asgaard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Utini feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Asgaard's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Utini.
Utini throws a series of strikes that have Asgaard backpedaling.
It looks like Tyr Asgaard has been cut.
Utini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utini connects with a leg kick. Asgaard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Utini, as that shot connected.
Asgaard is rocked!
Utini throws a monster overhand right that drops Asgaard! Utini follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Goro Utini! Goro Utini retains his middleweight title!
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