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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carl Menger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menger's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bring Back The Music - by Sweatshop Union. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carl Menger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Martin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menger slips under a jab from Martin.
Martin shoots in for a double leg but Menger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Menger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martin thows a body shot but no joy.
Menger rushes Martin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Martin wants a takedown.
Menger throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Menger.
Menger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow.
Menger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martin blocks an uppercut.
Menger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Menger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Menger lands a right hand.
Martin gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Menger manages to get to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menger is looking for a triangle but Martin pushes his legs off easily.
Menger has his foot on Martin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martin works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martin defends it easily.
Martin wants to control from the top but Menger keeps moving.
Martin 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.
Menger looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Martin has picked Menger up and slammed him! Menger can't keep hold of the triangle and Martin manages to pass to side control!
An elbow from Martin crashes against the mat.
Menger wants to control but Martin postures up.
Menger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Martin controls the position.
Martin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Menger is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin working the head and body with strikes.
Menger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Menger looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Martin is looking to stall here but Menger recovers full guard.
Martin stays in close to Menger's body and controls the position.
Menger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martin defends well.
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Menger is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to control from the top but Menger keeps moving.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Menger is keeping the position.
Menger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martin defends it easily.
Menger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Menger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin trying to control but Menger is working from the bottom.
Menger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Menger holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Menger isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Martin stacks Menger on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Martin!
Martin cracks Menger with a big right hand but Menger just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Menger tries to improve position but can't.
Martin trying to control the action but Menger is working from the bottom.
Menger is trying to improve his position.
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.
Martin in side control, throwing shots but Menger defends.
Martin is looking to take a break and control but Menger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Carl Menger 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.
Martin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Menger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martin somewhat.
Menger instigates a clinch.
Martin is trying to pull guard but Menger has him pressed against the cage.
Menger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Martin avoids a wild elbow strike from Menger.
Menger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Menger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Menger.
Menger lands a hook that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
Menger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
Menger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Menger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Martin.
Menger pushes Martin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Menger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Carl Menger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Martin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Menger.
Menger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Menger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martin.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Menger wants to clinch up but Martin keeps it at a distance.
Menger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Martin is rocked!
OH! Martin has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Menger smells blood and charges in for the finish! Menger unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Martin sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carl Menger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maynard Keenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Concrete Schoolyard. Maynard Keenan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wanderlei Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maynard Keenan!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Machida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Keenan.
Machida throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Machida digs a good body shot into Keenan's ribs.
Keenan defending well as Machida loads up on a big left hand.
Keenan is looking to clinch.
Keenan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.
Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keenan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida moves away from the strike by Keenan.
Machida misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming.
Machida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good shot there by Keenan.
Machida is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida drives through with a takedown into Keenan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Oh Machida is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Machida throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keenan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Machida seems to have got his legs back now.
Machida wants to control from the top but Keenan keeps moving.
Keenan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Machida working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Keenan keeping full guard, as Machida tries to pass.
Keenan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machida.
Machida pushing down on Keenan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keenan keeps working.
Keenan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Machida.
Machida thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Machida trying to pass the guard but Keenan defending well.
Keenan is refusing to be controlled, as Machida sits in half guard.
Machida stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida is trying to work for a kimura but Keenan is defending well.
Machida looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keenan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Machida thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keenan's head.
Machida wants to pass to mount but Keenan is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Keenan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Machida wants to pass the guard but Keenan is keeping the position.
Machida trying to control but Keenan is working from the bottom.
Machida passes easily into side control. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida wants to control but Keenan is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Machida dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Keenan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machida.
Machida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keenan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Machida thuds a left hand into Keenan's body.
The fighters circling - Machida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keenan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Keenan cracks a nice hook into Machida's ribs.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Machida sees it coming and moves out of range.
Machida keeps the fight on the outside.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Machida catches Keenan right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keenan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Machida scrambles back to his feet.
Keenan tries to clinch up.
Keenan lands with a nice body punch.
Machida takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keenan throws a combination. Machida tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Machida digs a good hook to Keenan's body.
Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machida.
Maynard Keenan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machida throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keenan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida walks into a left hand.
Keenan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machida drives through with a takedown into Keenan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Machida won't allow Keenan to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keenan is keeping the position for now.
Machida advances position into side control!
Keenan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Machida scores with punches from side control.
Machida tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Machida working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Keenan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to control but Keenan is keeping him busy.
Machida takes a little break here. Keenan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Keenan stops Machida from passing to mount.
Machida scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Keenan is avoiding damage well.
Keenan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Machida is pressing down on Keenan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keenan is holding on for now.
Machida wants to take a breather but Keenan is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keenan is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Machida dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Keenan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Keenan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keenan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machida blocks a jab.
Machida lands an overhand right.
Machida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Machida.
Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Machida. That snapped Keenan's head back.
Keenan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keenan misses with a body shot
and Machida counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Keenan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machida cracks a nice hook into Keenan's ribs.
Machida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it.
Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A combination from Machida does no damage.
Keenan swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
Keenan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Machida back to the cage. Keenan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Machida does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan stuffs the takedown.
Keenan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keenan needs to keep his hands up - Machida had a free shot at his head there.
Keenan misses with the combination.
Keenan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machida dives in and scores a takedown into Keenan's guard.
Wanderlei Machida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machida being controlled here momentarily.
Machida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida is working hard here to advance position.
Machida wants to control from the top but Keenan keeps moving.
Maynard Keenan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machida loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Machida wants to control from the top but Keenan keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Wanderlei Machida.
Machida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keenan throws a right hand that Machida ducks under and follows up with a left that Machida also avoids with ease.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan is looking to clinch but Machida is avoiding it.
Machida is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Keenan's half guard.
Machida thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Machida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida is looking to take a break and control but Keenan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machida is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wanderlei Machida.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Machida, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderlei Machida!
An out of breath Wanderlei Machida thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Glock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urho Kukkamaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glock comes to the cage accompanied by Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen. Urho Kukkamaa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romeo Glock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Urho Kukkamaa!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glock slips under a jab from Kukkamaa.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Glock. Kukkamaa shrugs it off though.
Glock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glock cracks the inside of Kukkamaa's front leg.
Kukkamaa checks the leg kick.
Kukkamaa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kukkamaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Kukkamaa misses.
Kukkamaa checks a leg kick nicely.
Good exchange - Glock coming out on top.
Kukkamaa is looking to clinch but Glock is avoiding it.
Glock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kukkamaa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Glock. Glock obviously looking to wear him down.
Glock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kukkamaa moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Glock avoids the elbow strike from Kukkamaa, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kukkamaa lands a left hand.
Kukkamaa pushes off an throws an elbow but Glock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Glock.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Glock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Urho Kukkamaa has been cut.
Glock has Kukkamaa pushed against the cage.
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow strike.
Glock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Glock.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Glock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kukkamaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kukkamaa lands a damaging elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Glock.
Glock takes an elbow to the temple.
Glock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kukkamaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glock is leaning against Kukkamaa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Glock tries a body shot but Kukkamaa blocks it.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow that misses.
Kukkamaa blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kukkamaa.
Nice elbow from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kukkamaa throws an elbow but misses.
Glock throws a punch but it's blocked by Kukkamaa.
Glock blocks the elbow strike.
Glock blocks an elbow strike.
Kukkamaa pushes off an throws an elbow but Glock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kukkamaa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Glock's brow.
Glock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Glock misses with a punch on the inside.
Glock dodges an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kukkamaa throws an elbow but misses.
Glock lands a body punch.
Kukkamaa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Glock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Glock dodges an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Glock blocks an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Glock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glock throws a punch but it's blocked by Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa lands a left hand.
Glock blocks an elbow strike.
Glock misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Glock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Urho Kukkamaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kukkamaa lands with a cross.
Glock 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!
An inside leg kick from Glock misses.
Glock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa darts in and clinches Glock up against the cage.
Glock misses with some punches.
Glock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kukkamaa is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukkamaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kukkamaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Glock.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow that misses.
Glock avoids the elbow strike from Kukkamaa, against the cage.
Glock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kukkamaa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Glock misses with a punch on the inside.
Glock lands with a right to the head.
Glock blocks the elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Glock.
Glock blocks an elbow strike.
Glock 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!
Glock is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Glock swings wildly with an uppercut but Kukkamaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romeo Glock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Urho Kukkamaa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Glock throws a leg kick but Kukkamaa checks it.
Kukkamaa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kukkamaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Glock can't find room to land a body shot as Kukkamaa controls the action.
Glock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Glock gets through Kukkamaa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Glock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kukkamaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Glock displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kukkamaa up against the cage.
Kukkamaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Glock is trying to maintain a safe position but Kukkamaa gets an underhook and turns Glock into the cage.
Glock misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kukkamaa.
Glock lands an uppercut.
Glock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kukkamaa closes the distance but Glock moves to the side
and Glock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch but Glock moves out of range.
Glock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kukkamaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kukkamaa wants to clinch up but Glock keeps it at a distance.
Kukkamaa doesn't manage to clinch there - Glock circles away.
Glock throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kukkamaa has Glock up against the cage in a clinch.
Kukkamaa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Romeo Glock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kukkamaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Glock avoids the elbow strike from Kukkamaa, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kukkamaa throws an elbow but misses.
Glock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kukkamaa backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kukkamaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kukkamaa being controlled against the cage.
Glock blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glock misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kukkamaa.
Glock misses with a body punch.
Kukkamaa pushes off an throws an elbow but Glock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kukkamaa.
It looks like Romeo Glock has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kukkamaa.
Oh Glock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kukkamaa blocks an uppercut.
Glock seems to have got his legs back now.
Glock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Glock lands with a light punch inside.
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow over the top.
Kukkamaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kukkamaa blocks an uppercut.
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow over the top.
Glock lands an uppercut.
Kukkamaa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glock lands with a short shot to the head.
Glock misses with some punches.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow but it misses.
Kukkamaa blocks an uppercut.
Glock blocks the elbow strike.
Kukkamaa gets through Glock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow over the top.
Glock takes an elbow to the temple.
Kukkamaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Glock avoids a wild elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Still in the clinch, Kukkamaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Glock blocks an elbow strike.
Kukkamaa prevents a body shot from Glock.
Glock avoids the elbow strike from Kukkamaa, against the cage.
Glock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow but it misses.
Glock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glock looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kukkamaa.
Glock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kukkamaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glock throws a head punch that misses.
Glock throws a punch but it's blocked by Kukkamaa.
A short left from Kukkamaa.
Glock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Glock lands an uppercut.
Glock is trying to stall.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow but it misses.
A shot in the inside from Glock.
Glock holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Still in the clinch, Kukkamaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Glock avoids the elbow strike from Kukkamaa, against the cage.
Glock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kukkamaa's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Romeo Glock will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kukkamaa throws a poor cross that misses
and Glock counters with a good low kick that Kukkamaa was not able to check.
Kukkamaa looks to land a left hand but Glock moved out of range nicely.
Glock scoring well with a low kick there.
Glock slips a straight right by Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch there but Glock circles away.
Kukkamaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kukkamaa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glock. Kukkamaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch up but Glock circles away and keeps his distance.
Romeo Glock is winning the standup battle so far.
Kukkamaa is looking to clinch.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch up but Glock circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Kukkamaa does no damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Glock.
Glock jabs Kukkamaa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A combination from Glock does no damage.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Glock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Urho Kukkamaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Glock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glock digs a good hook to Kukkamaa's body.
Glock misses with a straight right.
Kukkamaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Glock.
Kukkamaa digs a good hook to Glock's body.
Kukkamaa closes the distance but Glock moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kukkamaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kukkamaa wants to clinch up but Glock keeps it at a distance.
Kukkamaa moves in looking to clinch but Glock pushes him off.
Glock cracks Kukkamaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kukkamaa misses with a hook. Glock ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kukkamaa. Glock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kukkamaa misses the shot to the body.
Glock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kukkamaa checks a leg kick nicely.
Glock circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glock lands with a cross.
Kukkamaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kukkamaa throws a hook to the side of Glock's head but Glock 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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kukkamaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Glock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kukkamaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Glock moves out of range of the strikes.
Glock throws a solid leg kick but Kukkamaa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Glock.
Glock moves into range and connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Glock.
Glock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kukkamaa.
Glock throws a head kick that misses.
Glock clobbers Kukkamaa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukkamaa wants to clinch but Glock slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kukkamaa throws a series of strikes that have Glock backpedaling.
Kukkamaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch
and Glock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Donk. Glock catches Kukkamaa right on the button with a cross.
Kukkamaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kukkamaa wants to clinch up but Glock keeps it at a distance.
Glock cracks a nice hook into Kukkamaa's ribs.
Kukkamaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kukkamaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Glock 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.
Glock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kukkamaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Glock counters with a head kick.
Glock lands a head kick. Kukkamaa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kukkamaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Glock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glock looks for the body kick but Kukkamaa saw that one coming.
Kukkamaa moves in looking to clinch but Glock pushes him off.
Kukkamaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Glock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kukkamaa misses with an uppercut. Glock saw that one coming.
Kukkamaa throws a right and a left that Glock avoids nicely.
Kukkamaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Glock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Romeo Glock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Glock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kukkamaa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kukkamaa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kukkamaa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Glock scores with a hook to the body. Kukkamaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick misses from Glock.
Urho Kukkamaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kukkamaa throws an off balance right hand
and Kukkamaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romeo Glock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Glock 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romeo Glock!
Romeo Glock decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Brevik (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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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ralph Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donald Brevik!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brevik closes the distance but Gracie moves to the side
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Brevik backing up. Brevik nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Brevik's head but Brevik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Brevik ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brevik. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brevik finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gracie lands a slapping body shot.
Brevik tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie misses with a jab to the body
and Brevik counters by clinching up.
Brevik lands a nice elbow.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Ralph Gracie has been cut.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brevik avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brevik misses with a knee strike.
Brevik looking to throw knees to the head but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Brevik prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Brevik using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brevik connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Brevik with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brevik lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Brevik shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracie letting Brevik take a breather here.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Brevik manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brevik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Brevik landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Brevik shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Brevik pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brevik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gracie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brevik lands a head kick. Gracie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gracie.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brevik!
Brevik scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Brevik thows a body kick. Gracie tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brevik. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Brevik scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brevik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Brevik.
Brevik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Brevik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie misses with a hook. Brevik ducked under it nicely.
Donald Brevik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brevik misses with a looping left.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brevik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Brevik is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Brevik is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie thowing shots but they're missing.
Brevik is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gracie landing strikes from the mount and Brevik is in trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gracie cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Brevik is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Brevik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph Gracie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brevik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brevik throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Brevik shows good takedown defense.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Brevik sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brevik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Brevik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike from Brevik.
Brevik prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brevik pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brevik lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Brevik.
Brevik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brevik looking to throw knees to the head but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Brevik prevents the takedown attempt.
Brevik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
Brevik lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Gracie is working for takedown but Brevik is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Brevik.
Brevik scores with a knee to the head.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
Donald Brevik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brevik with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gracie is trying to force a seperation but Brevik has the dominant position.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Brevik manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brevik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brevik.
Gracie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Brevik.
Brevik gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ralph Gracie's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brevik using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brevik putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie wants a takedown.
Knees to the body from Brevik.
Brevik scores with a knee to the head.
Brevik scores a nice knee to the body.
Brevik landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gracie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Knees to the body from Brevik.
Brevik using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brevik lands a nice elbow.
Brevik unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brevik connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Brevik is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brevik landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gracie wants to break the clinch but can't.
A knee to the head by Brevik.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Brevik.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brevik landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brevik throws an elbow but misses.
Brevik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brevik avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brevik tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gracie is trying to drag Brevik to the mat but Brevik just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brevik misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brevik tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Brevik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Brevik missing with knees to the body.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brevik trying to land knees to the body.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brevik connects with a knee to the head.
Ralph Gracie's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brevik tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Brevik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brevik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Brevik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Brevik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ralph Gracie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gracie misses with a hook. Brevik ducked under it nicely.
Brevik lands a jab to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brevik.
Brevik tries to work over Gracie's front leg with a kick but Gracie checks it.
Brevik fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
Brevik just misses with a punch to the body.
Brevik tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brevik throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Brevik lands with a nice body kick.
Brevik gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gracie.
Gracie lands with an uppercut that bounces Brevik off the cage and back into range.
Brevik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Brevik is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Brevik's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brevik wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Brevik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Brevik is retaining full guard.
Brevik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie stops Brevik from standing up.
Gracie gets to his feet. Brevik looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Brevik is just out of range.
Brevik tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Brevik tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brevik looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie lands a jab.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Brevik.
Gracie scores with a decent looking hook.
Brevik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brevik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A lazy left from Gracie finds it's target.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie's corner calls for a 1-2. Gracie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Brevik.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Brevik.
Ralph Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brevik wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Donald Brevik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brevik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brevik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brevik thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brevik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brevik staying out of range there.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brevik's waist but Brevik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Brevik is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gracie rather than just go for the knockout.
Gracie tries to bum rush Brevik with a series of wild strikes but Brevik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brevik just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie lands a nice hook to Brevik's body. Brevik takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brevik avoids the body shot from Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Brevik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brevik throws a head kick that misses.
Brevik slips a straight right by Gracie.
Donald Brevik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brevik.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Brevik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brevik misses with a jab to the body
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brevik is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Brevik circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie cracks Brevik with a right hand to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Brevik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie shoots in but Brevik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brevik keeps Gracie at a distance using the push kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ralph Gracie.
I think Brevik 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Brevik!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Albert Einstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Worsely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Einstein comes to the cage accompanied by Gold Soundz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Einstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Worsely!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worsely scores with a jab to the head.
Einstein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Decent striking displayed by Worsely there.
Some wild striking there from Einstein.
Einstein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Einstein walks into a straight right hand from Worsely.
Both fighters circling a little - Worsely finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Einstein throws a sloppy body shot
and Worsely counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Worsely has managed to clinch.
Worsely is trying to drag Einstein to the mat but Einstein just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Worsely misses with a hook to the ribs.
Einstein is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Worsely is defending well for now.
Worsely avoiding damage as Einstein throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worsely lands a nice uppercut.
Worsely swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Worsely throws a punch but it's blocked by Einstein.
Einstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Worsely lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Worsely tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Worsely has Einstein pressed against the cage.
Worsely tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Worsely is looking to take this one to the mat.
Worsely has a couple of punches blocked by Einstein.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Einstein as Worsely tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worsely swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Einstein blocking some punches.
Worsely pushes Einstein back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Worsely throws a punch but it's blocked by Einstein.
Worsely struggles to land a body shot inside as Einstein controls his hands.
Worsely misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Einstein is looking to control Worsely's arms but Worsely gets an underhook and turns him. Now Einstein has his back to the cage.
Einstein can't find room to land a body shot as Worsely controls the action.
A short uppercut from Worsely.
Worsely working aggressively here.
Worsely lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein stops a takedown attempt from Worsely.
Albert Einstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Worsely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Einstein.
Worsely misses with some punches.
Worsely throws a punch but it's blocked by Einstein.
Einstein gets through Worsely's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Worsely stalling in the clinch.
Einstein tries to work over Worsely's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Einstein is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Einstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Einstein throws the kick towards the body but Worsely avoids it.
Einstein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Einstein misses with a wild combination.
Worsely forces Einstein back against the cage and clinches.
Worsely wants to stall.
Einstein dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Worsely has Einstein pressed against the cage, preventing Einstein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Worsely tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Einstein's elbow.
Worsely misses with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worsely is looking to control Einstein's arms but Einstein gets an underhook and turns him. Now Worsely has his back to the cage.
Worsely drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Einstein gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Worsely lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Worsely dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Worsely's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Einstein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Worsely scrambles back to his feet.
Einstein wants to slow Worsely down by chopping away at his legs.
Einstein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Worsely thows a body shot but no joy.
Worsely misses with a hook.
Albert Einstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Worsely takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Worsely takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Worsely is rocked!
Worsely moves away from the strike by Einstein.
Worsely is still on wobbly legs! Can Einstein finish him?
Worsely looks to throw the jab but Einstein is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Worsely blocks the low kick.
Worsely seems to have recovered his senses.
Einstein scores with a shot to the body.
Albert Einstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Einstein misses with a two punch combination.
Mark Worsely seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Worsely clobbers Einstein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Worsely looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Worsely, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Worsely does it's job there.
Worsely slips a jab and a cross from Einstein.
Einstein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Worsely sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Einstein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Einstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Worsely misses with a wild body shot.
Einstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Worsely fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Einstein checks it well.
Worsely closes the distance and clinches up with Einstein, looking for a takedown. Worsely pushes Einstein against the cage but Einstein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Einstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Worsely throws a shot from downtown. Einstein moves away and avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Worsely.
Worsely lands with a cross.
Einstein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einstein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Einstein tries to bum rush Worsely with a series of wild strikes but Worsely uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Worsely clinches up with Einstein and pushes him back against the cage.
Einstein can't find room to land a body shot as Worsely controls the action.
Worsely misses with a punch to the body.
Worsely lands a shoulder strike.
Einstein is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Worsely.
Oh Einstein is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Einstein wants to get back to striking at distance but Worsely won't allow it.
Worsely misses with the head strike.
Worsely misses with a punch on the inside.
Einstein blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Einstein seems to have got his legs back now.
Worsely wants to stall.
Worsely misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein stalling the fight.
Worsely misses with some punches.
Worsely goes for a takedown attempt but Einstein pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Einstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Worsely paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Einstein misses with a shot to the body
and Worsely counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Worsely wants to free his trapped foot but Einstein is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Einstein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Einstein moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worsely working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Worsely has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Worsely stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Einstein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Worsely trying to control but Einstein is working from the bottom.
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!
Einstein pulls Worsely in close to prevent any damage.
Worsely trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worsely trying to control the position from guard on top but Einstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Worsely throws and elbow that misses. Einstein uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Worsely's guard. Nice move by Einstein!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mark Worsely will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Worsely scores with a jab.
Einstein is looking to clinch.
Worsely shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Einstein as he avoids it easily.
Einstein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Worsely sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Einstein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Einstein misses with a double jab.
Worsely dodges the punch combination from Einstein.
Einstein lands a jab to Worsely's midsection.
Einstein throws a right and a left that Worsely avoids nicely.
Einstein slaps away a takedown attempt from Worsely, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Worsely tries to clinch up but Einstein circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Einstein lands with a nice combination. Worsely backs away looking to recover.
A solid leg kick lands there for Worsely.
Einstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Worsely moves into the clinch.
Worsely leaning his opponent against the cage.
Einstein blocks a body shot from Worsely.
Einstein working hard to break the clinch.
Mark Worsely seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Worsely has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Einstein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Albert Einstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Worsely.
Worsely makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Einstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Worsely uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worsely misses with a hook from the clinch.
Einstein looking to slow down the pace here.
Worsely lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Einstein backwards.
Einstein is looking to break free of the clinch but Worsely has double underhooks.
Mark Worsely is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Einstein is leaning against Worsely and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Einstein.
Einstein blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein has had enough of the clinch but Worsely keeps him there for the moment.
Einstein throws an elbow that misses.
Einstein is trying to force a seperation but Worsely has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Einstein.
Einstein is trying to force a seperation but Worsely has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Einstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Worsely lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Einstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Worsely on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Einstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Einstein showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Worsely 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Worsely!
After the fight, Mark Worsely was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jayson Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Salama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timmons kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing 2011 Remix. Sami Salama told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jayson Timmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Salama!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmons on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Timmons misses the shot to the body.
Salama is looking to clinch.
Salama has closed the distance and engaged Timmons in a clinch.
Timmons wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Timmons throws a knee to the head but misses.
Timmons working hard to break the clinch.
Timmons avoids the elbow strike from Salama, against the cage.
Salama lands a knee to the body.
Timmons misses with a knee to the head.
Salama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Salama.
Salama lands a knee to the head.
Timmons with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Timmons breaks the clinch.
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!
Timmons misses with an attempted mid kick.
Salama slips under a jab.
Salama connects with a leg kick. Timmons looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Timmons blocks a head kick by Salama.
Timmons blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Timmons with that takedown attempt.
Timmons blocks a head kick by Salama.
Salama throws a head kick that misses
and Timmons makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sami Salama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Salama slams his shin into Timmons's torso.
A leg kick checked by Salama.
Danga de danga de dang - Salama scores with a four punch combination!
Salama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Timmons avoids the head kick by Salama.
A jab lands there for Salama.
Timmons blocks a head kick by Salama.
Timmons avoids the head kick by Salama.
A solid body kick from Salama.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Salama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Timmons blocks an uppercut.
Salama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Salama misses with a knee strike.
Timmons has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Salama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Salama stops a takedown attempt from Timmons.
Salama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Timmons.
Salama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Timmons.
Timmons has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Salama avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jayson Timmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salama digs a right hand underneath Timmons's ribcage. Timmons let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Timmons is breathing heavily.
With the fighters up against the cage, Salama throws an elbow but misses.
Timmons lands a body punch.
Salama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Timmons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Timmons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salama throws a head kick but Timmons moves out of range.
Timmons throws a body punch but Salama moves out of range.
Timmons takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Timmons shoots in for a takedown but Salama shows good takedown defense.
Timmons tries a head kick but it misses.
Salama feints and then cracks Timmons's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Timmons down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Salama, right into the meat.
Timmons needs to keep his hands up - Salama had a free shot at his head there.
Salama digs a good hook to Timmons's body.
Salama misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Salama.
Salama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Timmons.
Salama rushes Timmons and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Timmons's efforts to push away.
Salama putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Timmons in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Salama lands an elbow inside.
Timmons is looking to take this one to the mat.
Timmons takes a knee to the side of the body.
Salama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Timmons can't break the clinch.
Timmons is looking to break free of the clinch but Salama has double underhooks.
Salama keeps control of Timmons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Timmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salama lands a damaging elbow.
Salama scores with a shoulder strike.
Timmons takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Timmons takes an elbow to the forehead.
Timmons wants a takedown but no success here.
Salama misses with an elbow strike.
Timmons wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Salama dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice straight punches there by Salama. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Salama.
Salama fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Salama misses with a head kick.
Timmons checks a leg kick.
Timmons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Timmons throws a front kick that sends Salama stumbling back into the cage.
Salama connects with a high kick.
Timmons is rocked!
Timmons attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oh Timmons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Timmons throws a low kick, looking for Salama's leg but Salama calmly moves out of range.
Salama looks for the body kick but Timmons saw that one coming.
Timmons seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salama throws a head kick but Timmons moves out of range.
Salama scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salama takes a swing at Timmons's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Timmons misses with a hook.
Timmons throws a right and a left that Salama avoids nicely.
Timmons lands a nice looking body kick.
Salama lands with a shot to the body.
Salama explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Salama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Salama thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Timmons if he has to take too many more of those.
Salama scoring well with a low kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Salama as he connects with a hook.
Nice shot by Salama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salama lands a head kick that stumbles Timmons and the fighters go to the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Timmons keeping moving, preventing Salama from controlling successfully.
Salama stays in close to Timmons's body and controls the position.
Salama pushes down on Timmons's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Salama working over Timmons with some ground and pound. Timmons looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Salama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Salama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salama trying to control from half guard but Timmons is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmons is trying to get back to full guard.
Salama moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Timmons.
Salama throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Salama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Timmons keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salama taking a breather here.
Timmons is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Salama are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Salama throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timmons 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.
Sami Salama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Timmons throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Salama throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Timmons stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Salama follows into mount!
Timmons is desperately trying to improve his position but Salama has a good base and remains in mount.
Salama looking to control and managing it successfully.
Timmons is trying to escape the mount.
Timmons tries to hold on but Salama postures up.
Timmons is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salama scores with a couple of good head shots there.
BOOM! Salama connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Salama tries to control but Timmons wriggling away.
Timmons is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Timmons is squirming around, avoiding Salama's attempts to control the action.
Jayson Timmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmons is desperately trying to improve his position but Salama has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Timmons sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Salama prevents Timmons from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Timmons has a hand on Salama's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Salama takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Salama connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Salama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Timmons is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salama controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmons is wriggling around trying to escape.
Timmons wants to control but Salama is having none of it.
Timmons is looking to get to half guard.
Salama tries to control but Timmons wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timmons is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sami Salama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Salama 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sami Salama!
A relieved looking Sami Salama thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leo Sarsola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Kuristaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarsola comes into the arena with Mono - 16.12 blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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24
197 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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23
195 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent 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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Sarsola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Kuristaja!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuristaja just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuristaja throws a hook but Sarsola avoids it easily.
Kuristaja moves out of range of the leg kick from Sarsola.
Leo Sarsola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarsola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuristaja.
Sarsola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuristaja manages to avoid it.
Sarsola throws a hook to the side of Kuristaja's head but Kuristaja sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A bone on bone clash there as Sarsola blocks the leg kick.
Sarsola darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuristaja throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kuristaja.
Kuristaja cracks Sarsola with an open hand slap.
Sarsola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sarsola throws a hook but Kuristaja blocks it.
Kuristaja moves out of range as Sarsola strikes.
Kuristaja avoids the body shot from Sarsola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Kuristaja tenderised Sarsola's leg. Sarsola is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sarsola dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuristaja. That did some damage!
Sarsola lands a body shot.
Kuristaja defending well as Sarsola loads up on a big left hand.
Sami Kuristaja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sarsola blocks the body kick.
Sarsola moves out of range of the leg kick from Kuristaja.
A shot to the liver by Sarsola. Beautiful body shot.
Kuristaja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sarsola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuristaja lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarsola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sarsola lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sarsola thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kuristaja.
Sarsola looks for a takedown but Kuristaja sprawls well.
Decent striking displayed by Kuristaja there.
Kuristaja misses with a head kick.
Sarsola fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuristaja tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Sarsola misses its intended target.
Kuristaja takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sarsola closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sarsola lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kuristaja keeping moving, preventing Sarsola from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuristaja is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarsola lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kuristaja trying to keep a closed guard but Sarsola is proving a slippery customer.
Sarsola 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.
Kuristaja might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sarsola kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sarsola landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuristaja is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kuristaja can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kuristaja wants to control but Sarsola passes easily into half guard.
Kuristaja is looking for a sweep. Sarsola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sarsola is trying to work for a kimura but Kuristaja is defending well.
Sarsola stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sarsola in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kuristaja tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sarsola!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leo Sarsola!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaw comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Body Head Bangerz - Can't Be Touched kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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31
180 lbs
18 - 9 - 1 |
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181 lbs
14 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Good low kicks
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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
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw throws a big shot that misses.
Shaw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Collins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shaw's sensitive parts.
Shaw gets a double leg takedown into Collins's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Collins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Collins wants to stand but Shaw has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Shaw tries to roll over but Collins keeps him under control.
Collins is stalling here. Shaw is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Collins seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shaw has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw is looking to take a break and control but Collins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Shaw.
Shaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working.
Collins is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Shaw is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to improve position but can't.
Collins parries the strikes from Shaw easily there. Shaw is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Collins to escape.
Shaw staying calm.
Shaw grinds an elbow into Collins's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw is looking to take a break and control but Collins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaw lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to buck Shaw off but Shaw is having none of it.
Collins is pushing Shaw's head away, looking to escape. Shaw manages to hold on to the position though.
Collins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shaw cracks Collins with a big elbow.
Shaw lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Collins down.
Shaw tries to score with some ground and pound. Collins controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Shaw misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Shaw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Collins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw taking a break here but Collins is having none of it and regains half guard.
Collins is refusing to be controlled, as Shaw sits in half guard.
Collins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaw is looking to advance position but Collins won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaw seems to be working for a kimura but Collins defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Shaw dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shaw wants to clinch up but Collins keeps it at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shaw.
Steve Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Collins scoring well with a low kick there.
Collins works over Shaw's head and body with a nice combination.
Shaw throws a lazy head kick
and Shaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Collins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Collins.
Shaw takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shaw throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Good exchange - Collins coming out on top.
Shaw turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses
and Collins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins leaves Shaw with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steve Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins blocks a head kick by Shaw.
Shaw throws a lazy body kick
and Collins counters with an inside leg kick.
Collins keeps the fight on the outside.
Shaw checks a leg kick nicely.
Shaw scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shaw checks the leg kick nicely there.
Collins lands a right hook to the body.
Collins throws a leg kick which misses Shaw's front leg but catches the back leg as Shaw tries to avoid it.
Steve Collins is winning the standup battle so far.
Shaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Collins scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw dives in and scores a takedown into Collins's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.
Shaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Shaw has gone for a leg lock! Collins slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shaw's guard.
Shaw looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Collins wants to stand and escape but instead Shaw has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Shaw prevents Collins from getting back to his feet.
Shaw stopping the sweep attempt from Collins.
Shaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw lands a couple of digs.
Shaw preventing the sweep.
Collins is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shaw dives into side control.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.
Shaw lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The strikes coming from Shaw are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Collins can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Don Shaw will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Collins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Shaw clobbers Collins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shaw connects with a jab.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaw is just out of range.
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Collins misses the target.
Shaw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Collins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shaw dips to his left and cracks Collins with an uppercut!
Collins swings for the body but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Collins back to the cage. Shaw follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Collins is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Collins crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shaw - the referee stops the clock and Collins gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shaw. Collins manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Oh Collins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shaw. Shaw obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shaw lands a nice looking body kick.
Shaw digs a good body shot into Collins's ribs.
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!
Collins leaves his chin hanging out and Shaw seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Collins crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Don Shaw!
A less than humble Don Shaw misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Korto Grepplund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Pandora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pandora's choice of entrance music: Gonna Fly Now. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
182 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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23
181 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good low kicks
Powerful |
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Korto Grepplund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arthur Pandora!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grepplund with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grepplund takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pandora looks to throw a body kick
and Grepplund counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pandora won't be happy with that.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Grepplund wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pandora, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Pandora's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pandora is looking to regain half guard here but Grepplund keeps moving and retains side control.
Grepplund wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pandora, who protects the arm well.
Pandora being controlled for a moment.
Pandora tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grepplund wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandora can't do much from the bottom here.
Pandora bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Grepplund connects with a body shot that sends Pandora's belly button to the back.
Arthur Pandora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandora looks to land a body kick but Grepplund moved away.
Grepplund waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandora.
Pandora throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pandora throws a leg kick
and Grepplund counters with a body kick that stops Pandora in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pandora. Grepplund shrugs it off though.
Pandora throws a head kick but Grepplund moves out of range.
Pandora throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grepplund counters with a nice uppercut.
Grepplund blocks a head kick by Pandora.
Grepplund throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Grepplund.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Grepplund.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An elbow from Grepplund crashes against the mat.
Grepplund wants to control but Pandora is keeping him busy.
Pandora gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandora trying to control but Grepplund postures up.
Pandora is not content to let Grepplund control the position.
Grepplund is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nice strikes from Grepplund there.
Pandora has hold of Grepplund's hands but Grepplund slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grepplund is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pandora defends it well.
Pandora is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grepplund scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grepplund lands with a punch from half guard.
Grepplund landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grepplund is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pandora is in trouble now - Grepplund has advanced to mount!
Grepplund 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grepplund lands a heavy elbow.
Grepplund landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Korto Grepplund 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.
A leg kick checked by Grepplund.
Grepplund checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pandora tries a head kick but it misses.
Grepplund blocks a low kick nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pandora.
Grepplund with a jab.
A slow jab from Grepplund misses its intended target.
Grepplund lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grepplund takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pandora lands a leg kick that knocks Grepplund off balance momentarily.
Pandora misses with a body kick.
Pandora throws a push kick but Grepplund slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grepplund blocks a low kick nicely.
Grepplund checks a leg kick.
Grepplund paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pandora tries to clinch there but Grepplund circles away.
A head kick misses from Pandora.
Pandora fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grepplund is out of range.
Pandora looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arthur Pandora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grepplund with a nice cross.
A head kick misses from Grepplund.
Pandora misses with a low kick.
Pandora looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grepplund listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pandora.
Pandora has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grepplund.
Pandora throws a solid leg kick but Grepplund takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pandora.
Pandora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pandora lands a front kick.
Grepplund connects with a solid leg kick.
Pandora gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pandora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grepplund.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pandora misses with a head kick.
Grepplund just misses with a punch to the body.
Arthur Pandora seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grepplund scores with a jab to the body.
Grepplund avoids the head kick by Pandora.
Pandora throws a body kick the misses
and Grepplund counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pandora thinking.
Pandora throws a front kick aimed at Grepplund's knee but Grepplund avoids it well.
Pandora throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pandora throws a body kick the misses
and Grepplund connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pandora wants to slow Grepplund down by chopping away at his legs.
Pandora thows a body kick. Grepplund tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pandora is looking to score with low kicks.
Pandora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grepplund shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pandora defends it nicely.
Pandora cracks the inside of Grepplund's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandora motions for Grepplund to come forward. Pandora throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pandora looks for the body kick but Grepplund saw that one coming.
A low kick from Pandora is predictable there
and Grepplund counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good leg kick by Pandora there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pandora looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pandora tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pandora throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pandora looks for the body kick but Grepplund saw that one coming.
Grepplund fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pandora.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Pandora showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pandora looks for the body kick but Grepplund saw that one coming.
Pandora wants to slow Grepplund down by chopping away at his legs.
Pandora attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pandora takes one on the button.
Pandora fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grepplund.
Grepplund avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grepplund lands a jab.
Pandora throws a push kick but Grepplund slaps the foot to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pandora.
Pandora takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grepplund moves out of range as Pandora throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grepplund feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pandora's calf.
Grepplund moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pandora tries to clinch
and Grepplund counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Grepplund does it's job there.
Grepplund misses with a straight right.
Pandora will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pandora throws a chopping leg kick but Grepplund manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pandora tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grepplund paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grepplund checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pandora throws a wild body kick that Grepplund sees coming a mile off.
Grepplund tries for a takedown but Pandora sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pandora throws a front kick that sends Grepplund stumbling back into the cage.
Grepplund uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grepplund shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Grepplund showed some decent athleticism there.
Grepplund thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pandora's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pandora gets back to full guard.
Pandora looking for a sweep. Not yet Pandora, not yet.
Grepplund wants to control from the top but Pandora keeps moving.
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.
Grepplund cracks Pandora with a solid left hand.
Pandora seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Grepplund stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pandora swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grepplund stands and throws Pandora's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Grepplund wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pandora keeps working.
Pandora stops Grepplund from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grepplund working the head with strikes.
Grepplund tries for a kimura but Pandora is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Pandora's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grepplund taking a breather here.
Grepplund lands some shots froms side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grepplund tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Korto Grepplund showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grepplund has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Korto Grepplund!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karl De Groot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Plo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Plo has chosen ISIS - Grinning Mouths as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Karl De Groot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl De Groot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Patrick Plo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Groot tries to clinch up.
De Groot misses with a straight left.
Plo misses with a takedown attempt
and Plo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Plo dips to his left and cracks De Groot with an uppercut!
A lazy body kick from De Groot
and Plo counters with a single leg into guard. De Groot didn't expect that.
Plo with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plo wants to control from the top but De Groot keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Groot trying to control the position.
Plo throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plo looking to pass the guard.
Plo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Plo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
De Groot seems keen to control Plo's posture.
Patrick Plo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Plo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Groot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Groot connects with a solid leg kick.
Plo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Groot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Groot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Plo throws the left hand but De Groot avoids the punch easily.
Plo thows a body shot but no joy.
Plo looks to score with a jab to the body but De Groot is just out of range.
De Groot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plo shoots and misses
and De Groot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
De Groot moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Groot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plo.
Plo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Groot manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Groot.
Plo thows a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Plo.
De Groot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - De Groot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Groot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Plo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Groot is fending him off so far but Plo persists. Nope, De Groot circles away and we're back to standing.
Karl De Groot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Plo.
Plo connects with a crisp jab.
Plo dives in and grabs De Groot's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Groot pushes down on Plo's head and hops out.
Plo throws a jab but it's blocked by De Groot.
De Groot throws a sloppy head kick and Plo moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plo misses with a straight right.
Patrick Plo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Groot cracks a nice hook into Plo's ribs.
Plo throws a good cross that connects.
Plo throws a hook but De Groot blocks it.
Plo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Groot avoids it really well and circles away.
Karl De Groot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Groot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick misses from De Groot.
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.
Plo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Groot. De Groot obviously looking to wear him down.
Plo with a poor takedown
and De Groot counters with a nice uppercut.
De Groot misses with a left hand
and Plo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Groot thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Patrick Plo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Plo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Groot walks into a straight right hand from Plo.
Plo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Groot.
Plo's corner calls for a 1-2. Plo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Plo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Plo throws a big shot that misses.
Plo cracks De Groot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Plo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Groot was well out of range. Poor timing from Plo.
Plo throws a hook but De Groot avoids it easily.
De Groot slips a jab from Plo.
De Groot connects with a solid leg kick.
Plo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Groot throws out the jab.
Plo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Plo throws a hook but De Groot avoids it easily.
De Groot throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Plo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Plo lands a head shot.
De Groot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Plo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Plo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Plo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Plo misses the body punch
and De Groot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plo throws a shot from downtown. De Groot moves away and avoids it.
Plo blocks a low kick nicely.
De Groot is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Plo defending well as De Groot loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Groot leaves Plo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Plo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Groot counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Plo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
De Groot lands a nice looking body shot.
No joy there for Plo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Plo misses with a hook
and De Groot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Plo takes a swing at De Groot's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Groot scores with a jab.
Plo is rocked!
Plo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Plo is still on wobbly legs! Can De Groot finish him?
De Groot punishes Plo's body with a nice straight punch.
Plo seems to have recovered his senses.
Plo missing with a left hand there. De Groot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good work by Plo as he checks the leg kick.
No joy there for De Groot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Plo connects with a nice looking jab.
Plo throws a hook but De Groot blocks it.
De Groot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Plo shoots in but De Groot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Groot lands a jab to Plo's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Groot slips under a jab.
Plo checks a low kick from De Groot.
Plo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Groot manages to avoid it.
Plo misses with a left hand
and De Groot counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from De Groot tenderised Plo's leg. Plo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Plo closes the distance and clinches up with De Groot, looking for a takedown. Plo pushes De Groot against the cage but De Groot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Karl De Groot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Plo.
Plo shoots in looking for a takedown. De Groot tries to sprawl out of it but Plo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Groot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Plo is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from De Groot. Plo shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl De Groot dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
De Groot throws a head kick but Plo moves out of range.
De Groot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Plo shoots in looking for a takedown but De Groot manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Plo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Plo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. De Groot was covering up waiting for the punch and Plo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Plo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Plo tries to free his leg and advance position but De Groot is retaining full guard.
Plo postures up and lands a big shot to De Groot's brow.
Plo trying to control the position from guard on top but De Groot 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.
De Groot looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Groot has Plo pulled in close to control his posture.
Plo thows a big elbow that misses.
Plo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Plo wants to control from the top but De Groot keeps moving.
Plo looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Plo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Plo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Groot can pounce on him.
De Groot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plo just misses with a punch to the body.
De Groot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Groot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Groot connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Plo momentarily.
Plo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Groot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Plo catches De Groot right on the button with a cross.
Karl De Groot is winning the standup battle so far.
De Groot takes one on the button.
Plo cracks De Groot with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Plo avoids the head kick by De Groot.
De Groot misses with a head kick.
De Groot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Groot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Plo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Groot.
De Groot throws a right and a left that Plo avoids nicely.
Plo looks to land a left hand but De Groot moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Plo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Groot manages to avoid it.
Plo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
De Groot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Plo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Plo working the ground and pound but De Groot is defending the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Groot takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
De Groot is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Plo really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Plo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Plo throws a body punch but De Groot moves out of range.
Plo connects with a nice looking jab.
Plo misses with a wild body shot.
Plo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheers as De Groot lands an impressive looking overhand right. Plo doesn't seem phased though.
Plo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Groot manages to avoid it.
Plo looks to land a right hand but De Groot moved out of range.
De Groot's corner calls for a 1-2. De Groot obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Plo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groot lands a nice looking body kick.
Plo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Groot counters with a slapping leg kick.
Plo fails with the takedown
and De Groot counters with a crisp one two that drops Plo! De Groot thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Plo to his feet! Plo is in big trouble!
Plo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Plo swings for the body but De Groot moves out of range.
De Groot slips a jab from Plo.
De Groot thows a body shot but no joy.
Plo thows a body shot but no joy.
De Groot misses with a body shot.
De Groot misses with a body shot.
De Groot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Groot throws a sloppy head kick and Plo moves out of range easily.
Plo scores with a decent looking hook.
Plo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Groot counters with an outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plo works the jab nicely.
De Groot is looking to wear down Plo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Plo lands a jab to the nose.
De Groot looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Donk. De Groot catches Plo right on the button with a cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Plo.
Plo connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Groot. De Groot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Plo. De Groot does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Groot throws a nice inside leg kick.
Plo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Groot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Plo shoots in for a takedown but De Groot shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Karl De Groot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Plo.
De Groot keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Plo connects with a jab.
Plo swings for the body but De Groot moves out of range.
Plo checks a low kick from De Groot.
Plo throws a jab when De Groot was well out of range.
De Groot scores with a jab. Plo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Groot throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Plo. De Groot does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Groot moves out of range as Plo strikes.
Nice jab there from De Groot.
Plo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Groot throws a right and a left that Plo avoids nicely.
Plo ducks under a wild hook from De Groot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Plo, as that shot connected.
De Groot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Plo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Groot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Plo.
De Groot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Groot wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl De Groot had his way with Patrick Plo in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Plo scores with the left hand. De Groot knows he should have avoided that one.
Plo swinging wildly here.
De Groot ducks under a wild hook from Plo.
Plo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
De Groot misses with a looping left.
A clash of legs there as Plo blocks the low kick.
Plo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Groot gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Plo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
De Groot controls Plo momentarily but Plo frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groot keeping moving, preventing Plo from controlling successfully.
De Groot controls Plo momentarily but Plo frees himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
De Groot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Groot tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Plo is able to avoid easily.
De Groot misses the shot to the body.
De Groot chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice cross by Plo.
Plo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Groot as he jumps to the side.
De Groot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Plo's hands.
Plo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De Groot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Plo or perhaps it was just good defense by De Groot which made him look bad.
Karl De Groot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Plo.
De Groot swings for the body but Plo moves out of range.
De Groot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plo manages to avoid it.
Plo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
De Groot lands with a thumping leg kick.
Plo lands a nice looking body shot.
De Groot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Plo's sensitive parts.
De Groot thows a body shot but no joy.
De Groot slips a jab from Plo.
Plo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Plo with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Groot thows a body shot but no joy.
Plo misses with a left hand
and De Groot counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
De Groot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Plo.
Plo misses with an uppercut.
Plo shoots in and gets a takedown into De Groot's guard.
Plo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Groot wants to sweep but no luck.
Plo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Plo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Groot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Patrick Plo has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Groot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Patrick Plo.
I think Plo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Patrick Plo!
Patrick Plo is the new featherweight champion!
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