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IFT 86 Tamudo vs Kuure II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leather Slammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amis Juntti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leather Slammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amis Juntti!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Juntti with a poor takedown
so Slammer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Juntti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Juntti has eaten all the pies!
Juntti is looking for a triangle but Slammer pushes his legs off easily.
Slammer stays in close to Juntti's body and controls the position.
Juntti keeping full guard, as Slammer tries to pass.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slammer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Juntti has his foot on Slammer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slammer works his way back into a safe position though.
Slammer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Slammer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Juntti is proving hard to escape from.
Slammer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Juntti on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Juntti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slammer defends well.
Juntti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slammer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Slammer gets to his feet. Juntti looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Slammer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Juntti looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slammer decides to stand up, so the ref orders Juntti to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juntti shoots in for a takedown but Slammer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leather Slammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amis Juntti.
Slammer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slammer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Juntti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Slammer is working away from the top position though.
Slammer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juntti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slammer controlling the action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Juntti looking for subs from the bottom but Slammer mounts him!
Slammer is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slammer stuffs the takedown attempt from Juntti. Juntti gets slowly back to his feet.
Slammer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Slammer decides to stand back up. Slammer steps back and let's Juntti get back to his feet.
Juntti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Slammer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Juntti trying to hold on to Slammer's head to control him but Slammer postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slammer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Juntti is looking for a sweep. Slammer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slammer is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slammer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Juntti trying to control from the bottom.
Leather Slammer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Slammer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Juntti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slammer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Juntti looking for a sweep. Not yet Juntti, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slammer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Juntti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leather Slammer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Slammer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Juntti's half guard.
Slammer works his foot free and advances to mount.
Juntti is desperately trying to improve his position but Slammer has a good base and remains in mount.
Slammer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Juntti really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Juntti manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Juntti looking for submissions off his back.
Juntti tries to get to full guard but Slammer has control of the leg.
Slammer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntti actively working from the bottom here.
Slammer seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Juntti manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Juntti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Juntti isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Slammer stacks Juntti 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 Slammer!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Juntti trying his best to control but Slammer has mounted him.
Juntti is wriggling around trying to escape.
Slammer get's back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slammer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slammer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Slammer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Juntti is breathing heavily.
Juntti keeping full guard, as Slammer tries to pass.
Slammer tries to stand but Juntti is controlling from the bottom.
Juntti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slammer defends it easily.
Juntti working for a triangle but Slammer defends it easily.
Juntti can't keep his opponent in guard - Slammer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slammer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Slammer stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Juntti to get to his feet.
Slammer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Juntti!
Juntti can't escape the position.
Slammer content just to control the position here.
Juntti tries to hold on but Slammer pushes him away.
Juntti can't escape the position.
Slammer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slammer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Juntti is looking to improve his position but Slammer isn't that keen on the idea.
Slammer with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Slammer controlling from mount.
Slammer is standing up, even though he is in mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slammer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leather Slammer dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Juntti misses with a takedown
and Slammer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Juntti's guard now.
Slammer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Juntti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slammer has managed to get both his arms back between Juntti's legs - danger averted.
Juntti looking to control.
Juntti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Slammer controls the pace.
Juntti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Juntti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juntti is working an open guard so Slammer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Slammer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Juntti is trying to control the position but Slammer postures up.
Slammer passes Juntti's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Juntti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntti actively working from the bottom here.
Slammer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Juntti wants to improve his position but Slammer is controlling well.
Slammer decides to stand up.
Slammer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Slammer showed some decent athleticism there.
Slammer stands up from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slammer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juntti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slammer defends it easily.
Slammer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Slammer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Juntti!
Slammer stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Slammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juntti can do to turn this around?
Juntti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slammer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Juntti somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slammer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Juntti quickly recovers to half guard.
Juntti actively working from the bottom here.
Slammer seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Slammer prevents Juntti from improving his position.
Slammer wants to get back to his feet.
Juntti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slammer pulls his head out easily.
Slammer stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slammer shoots in and bounces Juntti off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Juntti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slammer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juntti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Juntti controls Slammer momentarily but Slammer frees himself.
Amis Juntti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leather Slammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slammer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leather Slammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slammer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leather Slammer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Malmsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tauno Taputtaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malmsteen comes to the cage accompanied by Yngwie Malmsteen - Rise up. The key to victory for James Malmsteen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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285 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Malmsteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Taputtaja!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malmsteen thows a body shot but no joy.
Malmsteen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taputtaja closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malmsteen circles away.
Malmsteen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taputtaja.
Taputtaja walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Malmsteen throws a series of punches but Taputtaja moves out of range.
Taputtaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malmsteen manages to avoid it.
Malmsteen moves away from the strike by Taputtaja.
Taputtaja avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taputtaja closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Malmsteen's guard.
Taputtaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Malmsteen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taputtaja throwing strikes from guard but Malmsteen blocks nicely.
Taputtaja trying to control but Malmsteen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taputtaja is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taputtaja trying to control but Malmsteen is working from the bottom.
Taputtaja has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malmsteen pushes Taputtaja off and gets back to his feet.
Taputtaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malmsteen throws a body punch but Taputtaja moves out of range.
Taputtaja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malmsteen swivels and escapes.
Malmsteen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Malmsteen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Taputtaja is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Malmsteen is going to stand back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Malmsteen in particular looking to stall.
Taputtaja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taputtaja is trying to maintain the position but Malmsteen is very close to passing his half guard.
Malmsteen tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Taputtaja.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taputtaja wants to improve his position but Malmsteen is controlling well.
Malmsteen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taputtaja keeps working.
Taputtaja wants to improve his position but Malmsteen is controlling well.
James Malmsteen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Taputtaja takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taputtaja shoots in and drives through. Malmsteen sprawls well.
James Malmsteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tauno Taputtaja.
Malmsteen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Malmsteen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malmsteen swinging wildly here.
Taputtaja throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malmsteen's waist but Malmsteen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taputtaja off to one side.
Malmsteen lands a nice shot that snaps Taputtaja's head back.
Taputtaja shoots in and gets a takedown into Malmsteen's guard.
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!
Taputtaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malmsteen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malmsteen has control of Taputtaja's left arm, preventing Taputtaja from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taputtaja postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Malmsteen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Taputtaja, into his guard.
Malmsteen tries to stand but Taputtaja is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Malmsteen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Malmsteen misses with a body shot.
Malmsteen throws a body punch but Taputtaja moves out of range.
Malmsteen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malmsteen dodges the punch combination from Taputtaja.
Taputtaja showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen thows a body shot but no joy.
Malmsteen moves out of range of the strikes.
Malmsteen lands with a nice body punch.
Taputtaja fails with a takedown attempt.
Malmsteen lands with a good body shot.
Malmsteen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taputtaja manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmsteen lunges at Taputtaja with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taputtaja's hand.
Taputtaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malmsteen thuds a left hand into Taputtaja's body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Malmsteen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Malmsteen connects with a right hand. Taputtaja shakes it off.
Malmsteen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tauno Taputtaja has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taputtaja regains full guard. Nicely done.
Malmsteen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Malmsteen wants to pass the guard but Taputtaja is keeping the position.
Malmsteen trying to control the position from guard on top but Taputtaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malmsteen wants to get up but he can't break Taputtaja's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen wants to pass the guard but Taputtaja is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taputtaja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taputtaja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Malmsteen slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen passes to full mount!
Malmsteen wants to take Taputtaja's back but he can't do it this time.
Taputtaja is working to get back to half guard.
Malmsteen avoids the attempt from Taputtaja to control.
Malmsteen tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taputtaja can't escape the position.
Taputtaja is squirming around, avoiding Malmsteen's attempts to control the action.
Taputtaja keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Taputtaja tries to hold on but Malmsteen postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malmsteen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Malmsteen 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Some wild striking there from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen looks to score with a jab to the body but Taputtaja is just out of range.
Malmsteen throws a series of punches but Taputtaja avoids them all with ease.
Malmsteen misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Malmsteen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Taputtaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malmsteen throws a body punch but Taputtaja moves out of range.
Malmsteen looks to throw the jab but Taputtaja is out of range.
Malmsteen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malmsteen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taputtaja.
Malmsteen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malmsteen is looking to wear down Taputtaja with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Taputtaja shoots for a double leg takedown but Malmsteen sprawls well. He's pushed Taputtaja's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Taputtaja looks for the body kick but Malmsteen saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmsteen lands a glancing blow to the side of Taputtaja's head.
Malmsteen avoids the body shot from Taputtaja.
Taputtaja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malmsteen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taputtaja somewhat.
Malmsteen misses with a wild body shot.
Taputtaja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taputtaja.
Malmsteen tries to sprawl but Taputtaja drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Taputtaja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taputtaja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Malmsteen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taputtaja.
Taputtaja missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tauno Taputtaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taputtaja wants to control but Malmsteen is keeping him busy.
Malmsteen is trying to control but can't.
Taputtaja wants to take a breather but Malmsteen is having none of it.
Taputtaja wants to pass the guard but Malmsteen is defending well.
Malmsteen looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Taputtaja pushes past his half guard into mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malmsteen is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Taputtaja has taken his back!
Malmsteen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Taputtaja's arms.
Taputtaja doesn't have the hooks in and Malmsteen manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Taputtaja's guard.
Malmsteen wants to control from the top but Taputtaja keeps moving.
Taputtaja is trying to control the position but Malmsteen postures up.
Taputtaja has his feet on Malmsteen's thighs here. He's pushed Malmsteen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Malmsteen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tauno Taputtaja!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wande Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veldrane Sengir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wande Killer has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wande Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veldrane Sengir!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sengir shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Killer's guard.
Sengir is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Killer pushes Sengir off and scrambles back to his feet.
Killer is looking to clinch but Sengir is avoiding it.
Sengir closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Killer did well to prevent Sengir getting side control.
Sengir content to control rather than advance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Let's hope that Sengir has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Killer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sengir stops Killer from getting back to his feet.
Well, if Sengir is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Veldrane Sengir.
Killer closes the distance but Sengir moves to the side
so Sengir counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Killer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sengir is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sengir 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.
Sengir working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sengir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sengir is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sengir gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sengir keeps the fight on the outside.
Killer shoots in but no luck this time.
Sengir shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sengir showed some decent athleticism there.
Killer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sengir 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. Killer tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sengir!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Veldrane Sengir!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stringer Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Junttila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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27
200 lbs
15 - 15 - 0 |
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31
185 lbs
15 - 18 - 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
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stringer Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Junttila!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Junttila did well to prevent Bell getting side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Junttila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Junttila is trying to escape the mount.
Bell lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Junttila is wriggling around trying to escape.
Junttila takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
It looks like Pertti Junttila has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junttila is working to get back to half guard.
Bell working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That has opened up Pertti Junttila's cut even more.
Bell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Junttila has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Junttila is trying desperately to improve position.
Bell 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.
Junttila is trying to reverse the position but instead Bell has taken his back - oops!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bell is hanging on to Junttila's back as he tries to escape.
Junttila is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bell working for a choke but Junttila is defending well.
Bell doesn't have the hooks in and Junttila manages to turn into his guard.
Junttila trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Junttila regains half guard.
Bell trying to pass the guard but Junttila defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Junttila manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Junttila is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Junttila keeping full guard, as Bell tries to pass.
Junttila utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
Junttila is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bell is working Junttila over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The cut above Pertti Junttila's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junttila looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Junttila looking to control.
Bell works over Junttila with some ground and pound from guard.
Pertti Junttila's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pertti Junttila's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stringer Bell!
Stringer Bell took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Adrenaline for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Armando Salazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pithe Canthropus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salazar comes to the cage accompanied by Runnin' With The Devil. Canthropus has chosen Pizzaman - Trippin' On Sunshine as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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153 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armando Salazar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pithe Canthropus!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salazar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Canthropus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Salazars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Salazar dives in and grabs Canthropus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Canthropus pushes down on Salazar's head and hops out.
Canthropus throws out a powerful jab.
Canthropus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Salazar but Salazar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Armando Salazar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salazar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Canthropus avoids it really well and circles away.
Salazar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Canthropus's waist but Canthropus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salazar off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armando Salazar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salazar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Salazar with that takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Canthropus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canthropus connects with a looping right hand.
Salazar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Canthropus is fending him off so far but Salazar persists. Nope, Canthropus circles away and we're back to standing.
Salazar walks into a jab.
Salazar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salazar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Salazar keeping full guard, as Canthropus tries to pass.
Salazar wants to stand and escape but Canthropus is having none of it.
Canthropus tries to free his leg and advance position but Salazar is retaining full guard.
Canthropus throws a big elbow that misses.
Salazar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Canthropus wants to control from the top but Salazar keeps moving.
Salazar wants to stand and escape but Canthropus is having none of it.
Canthropus trying to control but Salazar is working from the bottom.
Canthropus landing with the ground and pound.
Salazar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Salazar tries to get out of the position.
Canthropus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Salazar wants to get back to his feet but Canthropus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Salazar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Canthropus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salazar is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus throwing strikes but missing.
Canthropus wants to pass the guard but Salazar is keeping the position.
Salazar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Canthropus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Salazar is looking to stand up but Canthropus isn't so interested in that idea.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canthropus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Salazar wants to stand and escape but Canthropus is having none of it.
Salazar is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Salazar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Canthropus has him pressed against the cage.
Canthropus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Canthropus.
Canthropus has Salazar pressed against the cage, preventing Salazar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Canthropus manages to break the clinch.
Canthropus closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Salazar's guard.
Canthropus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Canthropus wants to control from the top but Salazar keeps moving.
Salazar uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Salazar is breathing heavily.
Canthropus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Salazar gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canthropus gets back to full guard.
Canthropus has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Salazar should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Canthropus has tightened it up now! Salazar should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pithe Canthropus!
After the big win, Pithe Canthropus made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Tycoon Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nataniel Byczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
260 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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29
284 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nataniel Byczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byczynski misses with a wild body shot.
Nelson shoots and misses
and Byczynski counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Nelson goes down! Byczynski rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Nelson is up to one knee.... 8,9.... He's up! The referee says he's good to go, so we're back to the action!
It looks like Don Nelson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson misses with a shot to the body
and Byczynski counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nelson! Byczynski lets Nelson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Nelson is rocked!
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Byczynski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Byczynski finish him?
Byczynski gets a clinch.
Byczynski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nelson seems to have recovered his senses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Byczynski.
Nelson looks gassed!
Byczynski misses with a knee to the head.
Byczynski missing with knees to the body.
Byczynski breaks the clinch.
Byczynski lands a big right hand that sends Nelson crashing to the mat! Byczynski stays standing though and waves Nelson back to his feet!
A nice leg kick lands there from Byczynski.
Byczynski lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Nelson is looking to close the distance but Byczynski sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Nelson crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Nelson is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Nataniel Byczynski!
A very excited looking Nataniel Byczynski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jan Janssen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Susikasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janssen comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Madman - Meisje zo lelijk als de nacht . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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181 lbs
11 - 13 - 0 |
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178 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Janssen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Susikasi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Susikasi.
Janssen looks to score with a jab to the body but Susikasi is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Janssen.
Susikasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Janssen is just out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Janssen as Susikasi shoots in.
Susikasi misses with a hook
and Janssen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Susikasi controlling the position.
Janssen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Susikasi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Susikasi keeping full guard, as Janssen tries to pass.
Susikasi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Janssen is aware though and is defending well.
Susikasi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Janssen defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Susikasi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Janssen defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susikasi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Janssen.
Susikasi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Janssen defends well.
Janssen throwing strikes from guard but Susikasi blocks nicely.
Susikasi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Janssen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Janssen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Janssen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Janssen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Janssen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Janssen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Susikasi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susikasi trying to keep a closed guard but Janssen is proving a slippery customer.
Janssen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Janssen trying to control the position from guard on top but Susikasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jan Janssen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Susikasi misses with an uppercut. Janssen saw that one coming.
Susikasi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Susikasi slips under a jab.
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!
Janssen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Susikasi.
Susikasi lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Janssen.
Susikasi has a takedown stuffed.
Janssen digs a good body shot into Susikasi's ribs.
Susikasi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Janssen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Susikasi trying to control the position.
Janssen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Susikasi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Susikasi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Janssen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Susikasi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Janssen has managed to get both his arms back between Susikasi's legs - danger averted.
Susikasi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Janssen is looking to control Susikasi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Janssen avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Susikasi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Susikasi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Susikasi throwing shots but Janssen is blocking nicely.
Susikasi wants to control but Janssen is keeping him busy.
Janssen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Susikasi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Janssen wants to get back to full guard.
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 Jan Janssen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Janssen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Susikasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Janssen.
Janssen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Susikasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Susikasi misses.
Susikasi ducks right into an uppercut from Janssen.
A jab lands there for Janssen.
Susikasi shoots in looking for a takedown but Janssen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Susikasi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Susikasi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Susikasi misses with a looping left.
Susikasi throws a poor cross that misses
and Janssen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Janssen.
Janssen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Susikasi's head.
Susikasi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Janssen throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susikasi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Janssen.
Susikasi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Janssen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Janssen landing with the ground and pound.
Janssen distracts Susikasi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Susikasi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Janssen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Janssen connects with a couple of short punches.
Susikasi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Janssen defends well.
Janssen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Susikasi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Janssen has managed to get both his arms back between Susikasi's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Susikasi is breathing heavily.
Janssen lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janssen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Susikasi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Janssen defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Susikasi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Susikasi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Janssen trying to control but Susikasi is working from the bottom.
Janssen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Susikasi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Janssen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Janssen wants to control from the top but Susikasi keeps moving.
Janssen is working Susikasi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Susikasi wants to sweep here but Janssen controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janssen lands a couple of digs.
Susikasi is rocked!
Jan Janssen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Janssen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Susikasi is still in real trouble! Can Janssen finish him?
Janssen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Janssen arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Susikasi's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jan Janssen!
During a confident post fight interview, Jan Janssen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yevgeniy Petrovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakob Broberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Broberg has chosen LMFAO-Sexy and I know it as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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25
245 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yevgeniy Petrovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jakob Broberg!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broberg misses with a looping right.
Broberg closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Petrovich did well to prevent Broberg getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Broberg stalling.
Let's hope that Broberg has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Petrovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Broberg pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jakob Broberg.
Broberg is looking to clinch but Petrovich is avoiding it.
Broberg looking to score a takedown here. Petrovich is defending well but Broberg drives through and ends up in Petrovich's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrovich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich looking for a guillotine here but Broberg defends easily.
Petrovich has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Broberg has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broberg working the head with strikes.
Broberg is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrovich tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Broberg seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Petrovich tries to improve position but can't.
Broberg throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Broberg happy to just control the position for now.
Broberg 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Broberg dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Broberg gets a takedown into half guard.
Broberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Petrovich looking for submissions off his back.
Broberg wants to control but Petrovich is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Petrovich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Broberg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jakob Broberg was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Petrovich's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Broberg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Petrovich scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Broberg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Petrovich tries to sprawl but Broberg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Broberg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Petrovich actively working from the bottom here.
Jakob Broberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrovich looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Petrovich looking for submissions off his back.
Petrovich slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Broberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Petrovich with a poor takedown
and Broberg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Broberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jakob Broberg was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Broberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrovich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broberg throws a hook to the side of Petrovich's head but Petrovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Broberg as he avoids it easily.
Broberg misses with a looping right.
Broberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Broberg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Petrovich is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Broberg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Broberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jakob Broberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Broberg is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Petrovich looking for submissions off his back.
Broberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jakob Broberg.
Broberg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Petrovich sprawls well initially but Broberg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Broberg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petrovich moves into full guard.
Petrovich looking for a guillotine here but Broberg defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broberg stays in close to Petrovich's body and controls the position.
Yevgeniy Petrovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jakob Broberg.
Broberg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakob Broberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Broberg 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakob Broberg!
An out of breath Jakob Broberg 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Tamudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuure has chosen Misjah & Groovehead - Trippin' Out as his entrance music. Kuure acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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28
180 lbs
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25
185 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Tamudo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kuure!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamudo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuure in his tracks.
Tamudo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuure.
Tamudo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuure cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tamudo misses with a left hand
and Kuure counters with a good low kick that Tamudo was not able to check.
A slow jab from Tamudo misses its intended target.
Tamudo misses with a body punch
and Kuure counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tamudo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuure fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tamudo checks it well.
Kuure scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kuure misses with a low kick.
Tamudo looks to land a combination but Kuure avoids it well.
Tamudo misses with a hook.
Tamudo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuure moves away.
Kuure lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tamudo checks a low kick from Kuure.
Kuure cracks a nice hook into Tamudo's ribs.
Kuure works the jab nicely.
Tamudo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuure counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuure lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuure fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tamudo.
Kuure scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuure. That snapped Tamudo's head back.
Kuure digs a good hook to Tamudo's body.
Tamudo throws a big shot that misses.
Kuure keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamudo. Kuure does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuure connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Antonio Tamudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamudo wants to slow Kuure down by chopping away at his legs.
Kuure avoids the body shot from Tamudo.
Tamudo misses with a wild body shot.
Kuure cracks Tamudo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Kuure - just one landing.
Tamudo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuure was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamudo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuure gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tamudo checks a leg kick.
Kuure misses with a wild body shot.
Tamudo scores with a jab to the head.
Kuure scores with a leg kick.
Kuure thumps Tamudo with a low kick.
Kuure walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tamudo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tamudo lands a jab to Kuure's midsection.
Kuure fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kuure misses with a series of wild punches.
Tamudo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tamudo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tamudo looks to land a combination but Kuure avoids it well.
Tamudo missing with a left hand there. Kuure was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamudo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kuure counters with a straight right hand.
Kuure is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tamudo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamudo. Kuure does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tamudo misses the shot to the body.
Kuure dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tamudo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kuure - the referee stops the clock and Tamudo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kuure. Tamudo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tamudo throws a leg kick but Kuure sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tamudo misses with a jab to the body
and Kuure counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tamudo is breathing heavily.
Tamudo throws a hook but Kuure avoids it easily.
Donk. Kuure catches Tamudo right on the button with a cross.
Tamudo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuure scores with a hook to the body. Tamudo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kuure looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuure thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tamudo if he has to take too many more of those.
Tamudo throws a series of punches but Kuure avoids them all with ease.
Tamudo throws a leg kick
and Kuure counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuure with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tamudo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuure.
That kick from Kuure tenderised Tamudo's leg. Tamudo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kuure wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuure scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tamudo doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuure jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuure as he connects with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuure.
Tamudo walks into a left hand.
Tamudo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tamudo throws a combination that misses
and Kuure counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Kuure lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tamudo doesn't seem phased though.
Tamudo throws an off balance right hand
and Kuure counters with a low kick, right behind Tamudo 's knee.
Nice body punch from Kuure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuure dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kuure ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tamudo throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuure cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tamudo thows a body shot but no joy.
Tamudo throws a body punch but Kuure moves out of range.
Tamudo is looking to wear down Kuure with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tamudo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuure. Kuure obviously looking to wear him down.
Kuure feints a jab promting Tamudo to slip. Kuure then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tamudo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kuure lands a jab to Tamudo's midsection.
Kuure lands a glancing blow to the side of Tamudo's head.
Kuure displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tamudo throws out the jab.
Tamudo takes a swing at Kuure's ribcage but misses.
Kuure gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tamudo.
Kuure seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tamudo throws out a loose jab but Kuure uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tamudo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kuure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuure keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tamudo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamudo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kuure checks it well.
Kuure slips under a jab from Tamudo.
Tamudo throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuure cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tamudo walks into a straight right hand from Kuure.
Tamudo throws a low kick, looking for Kuure's leg but Kuure calmly moves out of range.
Kuure swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tamudo.
Nice shot lands for Kuure.
Kuure slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kuure connects with an inside leg kick.
Tamudo throws a looping overhand right but Kuure ducks down to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Kuure.
Kuure throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tamudo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kuure ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kuure staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamudo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kuure lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tamudo at a distance.
Kuure lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kuure connects with the punch.
Nice shot lands for Kuure.
Tamudo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuure. Kuure obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters circling a little - Kuure finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Kuure. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuure.
Tamudo throws a lazy right hand but Kuure sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Kuure. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuure.
A big right from Tamudo misses.
Kuure dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Kuure.
Tamudo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kuure counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuure ducks under a wild hook from Tamudo.
Kuure pushes Tamudo away with a front kick.
Tamudo misses with a hook.
Tamudo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kuure scores with a leg kick.
Kuure connects with a solid leg kick.
Tamudo throws a jab when Kuure was well out of range.
Tamudo misses with a two punch combination.
Kuure fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tamudo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tamudo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kuure stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A lazy left from Kuure finds it's target.
Kuure ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tamudo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuure with a jab.
Tamudo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tamudo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuure.
Kuure lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kuure looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuure with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kuure throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tamudo swings widly with a right hand
and Kuure counters with a nice uppercut.
Tamudo misses with a looping left.
Kuure fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tamudo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tamudo misses with a wild body shot.
Tamudo takes a swing at Kuure's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuure lands a jab to Tamudo's midsection.
Kuure fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuure lands with a good body shot.
Tamudo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
No joy there for Kuure, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuure showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tamudo scores with a shot to the body.
Tamudo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuure connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tamudo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Kuure.
Tamudo throws a shot from downtown. Kuure moves away and avoids it.
Kuure scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuure cracks the inside of Tamudo's front leg.
Kuure connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tamudo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kuure counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tamudo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuure uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tamudo.
Tamudo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tamudo avoids the head kick by Kuure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuure scores with a punch to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kuure, right into the meat.
Tamudo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tamudo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kuure.
Kuure throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tamudo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice jab there from Kuure.
Tamudo misses with a body shot.
Kuure lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuure throws a hook but Tamudo avoids it easily.
Kuure swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tamudo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tamudo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuure manages to avoid it.
Kuure showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tamudo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuure throws a right hand that Tamudo ducks under and follows up with a left that Tamudo also avoids with ease.
Kuure ducks under a wild hook from Tamudo.
Tamudo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuure works the jab nicely.
Kuure lands with a kick to the temple. Tamudo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tamudo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kuure counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuure is looking to slow Tamudo down with leg kicks.
Kuure connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kuure swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuure swings for the body but Tamudo moves out of range.
Tamudo misses with a double jab.
Tamudo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuure slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamudo throws a leg kick
and Kuure counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tamudo lands a body shot.
Kuure chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tamudo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuure.
Kuure throws the kick towards the body but Tamudo avoids it.
Tamudo thows a body shot but no joy.
Tamudo swings for the body but Kuure moves out of range.
Tamudo misses with a body shot.
Tamudo cracks a nice hook into Kuure's ribs.
Kuure takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kuure moves out of range as Tamudo strikes.
Tamudo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kuure has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuure comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuure digs a good body shot into Tamudo's ribs.
Tamudo throws the left hand but Kuure avoids the punch easily.
Kuure ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tamudo takes one to the chin there.
Tamudo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tamudo loads up on a big right hand but Kuure slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuure gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kuure thumps Tamudo with a low kick.
Kuure misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tamudo misses the jab.
Tamudo throws a body punch but Kuure moves out of range.
Kuure pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuure really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tamudo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuure can pounce on him.
Kuure steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tamudo.
Tamudo misses with an uppercut. Kuure saw that one coming.
Kuure fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tamudo.
Tamudo connects with a body shot.
Tamudo misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuure counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kuure scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Tamudo.
Kuure looks to land a combination but Tamudo avoids it well.
Tamudo misses with a body shot.
Tamudo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuure can pounce on him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The fighters circling - Tamudo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuure throws a head kick that half lands.
Kuure lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamudo misses with an uppercut. Kuure saw that one coming.
Tamudo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuure.
Tamudo misses with a body shot
and Kuure counters with a head kick. That will keep Tamudo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tamudo misses with a looping right.
Kuure cracks Tamudo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tamudo takes a swing at Kuure's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Tamudo misses.
Kuure scores with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Kuure - just one landing.
Kuure takes one to the chin there.
Tamudo misses with a looping right.
Tamudo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tamudo takes a swing at Kuure's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuure throws a leg kick but Tamudo moved away.
Kuure throws a nice looking combination but Tamudo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tamudo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tamudo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kuure.
Tamudo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuure moves away.
Kuure uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tamudo.
Kuure misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good exchange - Tamudo coming out on top.
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!
Tamudo moves out of range of the strikes.
Tamudo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuure.
Kuure gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tamudo.
Kuure throws a hook but Tamudo avoids it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kuure. Tamudo shrugs it off though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamudo misses with a shot to the body
and Kuure cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuure slips under a jab from Tamudo.
Tamudo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tamudo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kuure throws a leg kick but Tamudo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kuure connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tamudo throws a body punch but Kuure moves out of range.
Kuure avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tamudo looks to land a left hand but Kuure moved out of range nicely.
Kuure digs a good hook to Tamudo's body.
Tamudo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kuure listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kuure will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuure blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamudo throws a series of punches but Kuure avoids them all with ease.
Tamudo misses with a hook. Kuure ducked under it nicely.
Tamudo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Kuure.
A jab from Tamudo misses.
Kuure scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kuure throws a series of punches but Tamudo avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuure avoids the body shot from Tamudo.
Tamudo throws a leg kick but Kuure moved away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuure misses with a hook.
Tamudo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuure was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamudo.
Tamudo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kuure will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kuure moves out of range of the leg kick from Tamudo.
Tamudo misses with a straight left.
Tamudo takes a swing at Kuure's ribcage but misses.
Tamudo misses with a wild body shot.
Kuure slips a jab from Tamudo.
Kuure blocks a jab.
Kuure scores with a leg kick.
Tamudo swings for the body but Kuure moves out of range.
Kuure looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tamudo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tamudo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuure moves away.
Kuure buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuure avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamudo. Kuure does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuure lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuure, as that shot connected.
Jab, jab by Kuure - just one landing.
Tamudo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kuure counters with a thumping low kick.
Kuure thumps Tamudo with a low kick.
Kuure getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tamudo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuure misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tamudo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuure lands a leg kick that knocks Tamudo off balance momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuure.
Kuure connects with a solid leg kick.
Kuure tried to score with a low kick but Tamudo checks it.
Kuure throws a chopping leg kick but Tamudo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuure lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tamudo's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuure swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tamudo.
Kuure swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuure with a nice cross.
Kuure takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuure dodges the punch combination from Tamudo.
Tamudo misses with an uppercut. Kuure saw that one coming.
Tamudo misses the shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Kuure scores with a four punch combination!
Tamudo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tamudo blocks a leg kick.
Tamudo checks the leg kick.
Kuure is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamudo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Kuure there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Tamudo misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Kuure scores with a four punch combination!
Kuure scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tamudo throws a hook but Kuure blocks it.
Kuure lands with a nice body punch.
Tamudo looks to land a right hand but Kuure moved out of range.
Tamudo lands a jab.
Kuure scoring well with a low kick there.
Tamudo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fighters circling - Tamudo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuure checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamudo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuure moves away.
Kuure misses with a head kick.
Kuure throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tamudo.
Tamudo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kuure slips a jab from Tamudo.
Tamudo throws a leg kick but Kuure checks it.
Tamudo connects with a right hand. Kuure shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tamudo looks to land a left hand but Kuure moved out of range nicely.
Kuure with a nice cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuure avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuure jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Antonio Tamudo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuure avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kuure connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuure comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kuure 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuure!
Kuure is the new welterweight champion!
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