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Jingle your bells PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie The Rocket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robbie The Rocket is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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249 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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doug Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robbie The Rocket!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas pushes The Rocket up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Robbie The Rocket has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thomas just misses with a elbow thrown towards The Rocket's brow.
Thomas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The Rocket avoids the elbow strike from Thomas, against the cage.
Thomas lands an elbow just above The Rocket 's eye.
The Rocket throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thomas blocks it with crossed arms.
The Rocket avoids the elbow strike from Thomas, against the cage.
The Rocket avoids the elbow strike from Thomas, against the cage.
The Rocket tries to land a knee to the head but Thomas blocks with his arms.
Thomas lands an elbow just above The Rocket 's eye.
Thomas misses with an elbow over the top.
The Rocket using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thomas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thomas misses with an elbow strike.
Thomas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thomas misses with an elbow strike.
The Rocket throws a knee to the head but misses.
The Rocket throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thomas blocks it with crossed arms.
Thomas misses with an elbow strike.
The Rocket throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thomas blocks it with crossed arms.
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by The Rocket. That's going to slow Thomas down.
The Rocket fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thomas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thomas darts in and clinches The Rocket up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Rocket throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thomas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The Rocket misses with a knee strike.
The Rocket using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thomas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thomas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Robbie The Rocket's cut even more.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thomas just misses with a elbow thrown towards The Rocket's brow.
The Rocket tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Rocket rushes Thomas and presses him up against the cage.
The Rocket throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thomas blocks it with crossed arms.
Thomas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The Rocket tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thomas lands an elbow that stopped The Rocket in his tracks for a moment.
The Rocket avoids a wild elbow strike from Thomas.
The Rocket tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The Rocket looks gassed!
Thomas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The cut above Robbie The Rocket's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thomas throws an elbow but misses.
Thomas misses with an elbow strike.
Thomas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Robbie The Rocket'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 Robbie The Rocket's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Doug Thomas!
After the big win, Doug Thomas made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Global MMA Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan The Wrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Rolston (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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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan The Wrath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Rolston!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Wrath turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rolston lands a jab to the head.
Rolston misses the shot to the body.
Rolston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Wrath scores with a head kick.
Rolston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Wrath.
Rolston checks the leg kick nicely there.
The Wrath tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rolston is able to avoid easily.
The Wrath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Wrath misses with a low kick.
Rolston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Wrath ducks under a wild hook from Rolston.
The Wrath tries to score with a low kick but Rolston moves his leg out of the way.
The Wrath throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rolston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Wrath.
The Wrath with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rolston blocks a low kick nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Wrath, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Wrath lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rolston will feel that in the morning.
Rolston moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rolston. The Wrath does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Wrath attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rolston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for The Wrath.
Rolston avoids the head kick by The Wrath.
Rolston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Wrath lands with a kick to the temple. Rolston shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The Wrath connects with a solid leg kick.
The Wrath throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The Wrath throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rolston lands a jab to the head.
Rolston blocks a head kick by The Wrath.
Rolston thows a body shot but no joy.
The Wrath will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The Wrath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Wrath ducks under a wild hook from Rolston.
Rolston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rolston scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Wrath in his tracks.
Rolston tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rolston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rolston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Wrath manages to avoid it.
The Wrath tries to close the distance and clinch but Rolston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rolston is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down The Wrath rather than just go for the knockout.
Rolston connects with a single shot there.
The Wrath throws a leg kick but Rolston sees it coming and moves out of range.
The Wrath is looking to slow Rolston down with leg kicks.
Ryan The Wrath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rolston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Wrath lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rolston thows a body shot but no joy.
The Wrath takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolston misses with a wild body shot.
The Wrath throws a low kick but Rolston moves out of range easily.
The Wrath misses with a body kick.
Rolston connects with the punch.
The Wrath lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rolston's sensitive parts.
The Wrath throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rolston closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. The Wrath did well to prevent Rolston getting side control.
The Wrath wants to control but Rolston is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rolston tries to pass the half guard into mount. The Wrath knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The Wrath is staying active underneath Rolston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rolston is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Wrath is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Wrath is not content to let Rolston control the position.
Rolston tries to pass to full mount but The Wrath defends it.
The Wrath knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rolston on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Wrath wants to control but Rolston is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rolston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Wrath.
The Wrath tried to score with a low kick but Rolston checks it.
Rolston checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ryan The Wrath is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rolston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Wrath throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rolston lands a body shot.
Rolston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rolston misses with a lunging right hand
and The Wrath finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The Wrath lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rolston takes a step back to recover.
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 Ryan The Wrath will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rolston throws a hook to the side of The Wrath's head but The Wrath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rolston connects with a crisp jab.
Rolston has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from The Wrath.
Rolston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Wrath manages to avoid it.
The Wrath avoids the body shot from Rolston.
Rolston misses with a looping left.
Ryan The Wrath is winning the standup battle so far.
Rolston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Wrath misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rolston blocks a head kick by The Wrath.
Rolston blocks a leg kick.
Rolston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Wrath was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolston.
Rolston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Wrath tries to land a leg kick but Rolston saw it coming and moves away.
The Wrath misses with a low kick.
Rolston digs a good body shot into The Wrath's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Wrath throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Wrath misses with a head kick.
The Wrath looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The Wrath thuds his shin into the meat of Rolston's side.
The Wrath throws a low kick but Rolston moves out of range easily.
The Wrath throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rolston.
The Wrath pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rolston blocks a head kick by The Wrath.
The Wrath lands a leg kick that knocks Rolston off balance momentarily.
Rolston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rolston lands with a cross.
The Wrath tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rolston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rolston throws a shot from downtown. The Wrath moves away and avoids it.
Rolston throws a good cross that connects.
Rolston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Wrath tries to move into range but Rolston moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rolston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rolston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rolston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Wrath manages to avoid it.
That kick from The Wrath tenderised Rolston's leg. Rolston is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Wrath throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The Wrath gets a clinch.
Rolston wants to take the fight to the mat but The Wrath manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The Wrath unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The Wrath misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rolston.
Rolston turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rolston manages to end up in side control.
The Wrath wants to control but Rolston postures up.
Rolston controls the position from side control.
Rolston is trying to get an arm triangle but The Wrath is defending well.
Rolston tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rolston has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolston thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The Wrath wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolston is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Wrath has escaped the position, nice work there.
The Wrath is trying to get back to half guard.
The Wrath is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rolston asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rolston working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolston wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Wrath keeps working.
The Wrath is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rolston seems to be working for a kimura but The Wrath defends the submission attempt.
The Wrath desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rolston is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed The Wrath to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rolston drops back looking for a leg! The Wrath is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Wrath manages to kick Rolston off! Rolston jumps back into The Wrath's guard.
The Wrath is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricky Rolston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The Wrath pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rolston avoids the head kick by The Wrath.
Rolston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Wrath moves away.
The Wrath tries to clinch up but Rolston circles away and keeps his distance.
The Wrath scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Wrath scores with a nice body kick.
The Wrath fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rolston checks it well.
The Wrath throws a sloppy head kick and Rolston moves out of range easily.
Rolston closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. The Wrath quickly recovers to half guard.
Rolston is controlling the pace.
The Wrath gets full guard.
Rolston drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and The Wrath dives on top into guard.
Rolston pulls The Wrath in close to his closed guard and prevents The Wrath from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolston is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Wrath is aware though and is defending well.
The Wrath wanted to stand there but Rolston had control of the position.
Rolston keeping moving, preventing The Wrath from controlling successfully.
The Wrath is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rolston is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rolston looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The Wrath wants to stand but Rolston has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rolston is controlling The Wrath's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ricky Rolston was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A leg kick checked by Rolston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Wrath fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rolston.
Rolston sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rolston decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rolston wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Wrath keeps working.
Rolston is looking for a kimura here.
The Wrath is trying to maintain the position but Rolston is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rolston is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Wrath defends it well.
Rolston is pressing down on The Wrath's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Wrath is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Wrath wants to get back to his feet.
Rolston tries to pass to full mount but The Wrath defends it.
Ricky Rolston has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Wrath is trying to stand back up but Rolston is controlling him
Rolston trying to control from half guard but The Wrath is working away.
The Wrath moves into full guard.
Rolston gets to his feet. The Wrath looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The Wrath tries to score with a low kick but Rolston moves his leg out of the way.
Rolston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Wrath manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Wrath.
The Wrath connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rolston throws a body punch but The Wrath moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolston just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rolston. The Wrath does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Wrath tries to clinch there but Rolston circles away.
The Wrath avoids the body shot from Rolston.
The Wrath scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rolston cracks The Wrath with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Wrath misses with a head kick.
Rolston checks a low kick from The Wrath.
Rolston takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from The Wrath tenderised Rolston's leg. Rolston is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Wrath turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rolston. The Wrath does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rolston swings for the body but The Wrath moves out of range.
The Wrath moves in looking to clinch but Rolston pushes him off.
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 Ryan The Wrath.
I think The Wrath 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 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Rolston!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Helmut Doerner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Messi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doerner comes to the cage accompanied by Balls to the Wall by Accept. Helmut Doerner is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Helmut Doerner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Messi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doerner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Messi counters with a stiff right hand.
Messi lands a leg kick that knocks Doerner off balance momentarily.
Doerner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Messi was covering up waiting for the punch and Doerner finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Doerner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Messi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Doerner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doerner trying to control but Messi is working from the bottom.
Messi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Messi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Messi keeping moving, preventing Doerner from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Helmut Doerner just wasn't active enough.
Messi lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Doerner's guard.
Doerner keeping full guard, as Messi tries to pass.
Messi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Messi advances position into side control!
Doerner wants to control but Messi postures up.
Doerner tries to buck Messi off but Messi is having none of it.
Messi swings around for an armbar but Doerner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Messi's guard.
Doerner tries to stand but Messi is controlling from the bottom.
Doerner wants to control from the top but Messi keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Doerner defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Messi is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doerner is looking to stand up but Messi isn't so interested in that idea.
Messi content to stall in guard here.
Messi throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messi looking to pass the guard.
Doerner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Messi controls the pace.
Doerner wants to control but Messi passes easily into half guard.
Messi throws a strike but Doerner avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Doerner is looking for a triangle here but Messi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Messi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Doerner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Messi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Doerner, who protects the arm well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Doerner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Messi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Messi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Doerner drives through with a takedown into Messi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Doerner trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Messi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Doerner working a defensive guard here.
Messi looking to sit in guard and control but Doerner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Messi keeping moving, preventing Doerner from controlling successfully.
Doerner looking to sit in guard and control but Messi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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.
Doerner keeping full guard, as Messi tries to pass.
Messi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Messi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Messi preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doerner keeping moving, preventing Messi from controlling successfully.
Messi advances to half guard.
Messi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Doerner sees it coming and defends easily.
Messi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Messi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Messi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doerner is desperately trying to improve his position but Messi has a good base and remains in mount.
Doerner wants to control but Messi is having none of it.
Messi tries to control but Doerner wriggling away.
Leo Messi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Messi controlling from mount.
Messi trying to control but Doerner is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Messi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Doerner turns into him and now he's in Messi's guard.
Doerner preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doerner wants to control from the top but Messi keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Messi 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!
Messi tries to score with a low kick but Doerner moves his leg out of the way.
Doerner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Messi's guard.
Messi keeping full guard, as Doerner tries to pass.
Doerner wants to control from the top but Messi keeps moving.
Messi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doerner is one step ahead there.
Messi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Doerner is desperately trying to improve his position but Messi has a good base and remains in mount.
Messi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Doerner is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi prevents Doerner from getting the reversal.
Messi wants to control the action but instead Doerner gets a body lock and reverses into Messi's guard! Nice work!
Messi is trying to keep Doerner in close.
Messi wants to sweep here but Doerner controlling him for the moment.
Messi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doerner manages to get himself to full guard.
Messi wants to control from the top but Doerner keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doerner controls Messi momentarily but Messi frees himself.
Doerner wants to sweep but no luck.
Doerner trying to control the position.
Messi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Doerner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Doerner has escaped and now he's on top!
Doerner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Messi is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doerner trying to control but Messi is working from the bottom.
Messi has a closed guard, preventing Doerner from standing up.
Doerner wants to control from the top but Messi keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Helmut Doerner wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Doerner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doerner walks into a jab.
Messi lands a jab.
Doerner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Helmut Doerner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Messi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Doerner misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Messi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doerner pulls his head out easily.
Leo Messi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Messi works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doerner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Doerner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Messi keeping moving, preventing Doerner from controlling successfully.
Messi has control of Doerner's left arm, preventing Doerner from doing any damage.
Messi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doerner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doerner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Messi pulls Doerner in close to prevent any damage.
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 Helmut Doerner.
Well Messi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Messi!
A victorious Leo Messi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Black Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickolas Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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250 lbs
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260 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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rich Black Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nickolas Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Black Bear is defended easily by Sanchez.
Black Bear swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Black Bear moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Black Bear just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez works the jab nicely.
It looks like Rich Black Bear has been cut.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black Bear.
Black Bear just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Black Bear avoids it well.
Donk. Sanchez catches Black Bear right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Sanchez.
Black Bear just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Black Bear lands a slapping body shot.
Black Bear is looking to wear down Sanchez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez tries to sprawl but Black Bear drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Black Bear is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sanchez is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rich Black Bear!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trey Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bolo Yung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trey Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bolo Yung!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yung under the eye.
Yung wants to clinch.
Yung wants to clinch up but Robinson keeps it at a distance.
Robinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yung.
Robinson misses with a body punch
and Yung counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Trey Robinson has been cut.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Yung is just out of range.
Robinson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yung tries to clinch but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Yung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Yung tries to clinch up.
Yung takes the fight into the clinch.
Yung is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Robinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Robinson.
Yung stalling against the cage.
Yung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
Yung just leaning against Robinson, taking a breather.
Yung lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Yung stalls.
Yung keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robinson's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yung.
Robinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yung keeps control of Robinson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yung scores with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Yung.
Yung has Robinson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Yung pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Robinson tumbling to the mat - Yung dives into Robinson's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yung is stalling in the full guard.
Robinson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Robinson tries to get out of the position.
Yung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Robinson seems keen to control Yung's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yung 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yung shoots in and bounces Robinson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Robinson trying to control the position.
Robinson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Yung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yung 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Trey Robinson just wasn't active enough.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robinson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yung looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yung gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Bolo Yung has been cut.
Robinson drops Yung with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Yung looks back up at him and smiles so Robinson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Robinson lands a nice hook to Yung's body. Yung takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Robinson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Robinson misses with a body shot.
Trey Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robinson throws a series of punches but Yung avoids them all with ease.
Robinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Yung sprawling to the canvas! Yung rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Robinson finish him?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Robinson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.
Yung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robinson misses with a body shot.
Yung connects with a high kick.
Robinson takes a swing at Yung's ribcage but misses.
Robinson digs a good body shot into Yung's ribs.
Yung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.
Yung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yung tries to close the distance and clinch but Robinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Yung tries a head kick but it misses.
Yung avoids the body shot from Robinson.
Yung is breathing heavily.
Yung fails with an attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from Robinson finds it's target.
Bolo Yung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yung is looking to clinch but Robinson is avoiding it.
Yung avoids the body shot from Robinson.
Yung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yung was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
Yung moves in looking to clinch but Robinson pushes him off.
Yung on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Robinson throws a body punch but Yung moves out of range.
Robinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Yung.
Nice defenses there by Yung.
Robinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Yung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yung!
Robinson thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yung circles away quickly and effectively.
Yung fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robinson misses with an uppercut.
Trey Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yung takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Robinson throws a body punch but Yung moves out of range.
Robinson misses with a shot to the body
and Yung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yung walks into a jab.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robinson lands a nice looking body shot.
Robinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Robinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yung can do to turn this around?
Robinson lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Yung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Robinson throws a body punch but Yung moves out of range.
Robinson connects with a body shot that sends Yung's belly button to the back.
Robinson misses with a body shot.
Robinson throws a hook to the side of Yung's head but Yung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robinson takes a swing at Yung's ribcage but misses.
Yung tries to clinch up.
Yung with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Robinson to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Yung does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson throws a body punch but Yung moves out of range.
Robinson takes a swing at Yung's ribcage but misses.
Trey Robinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Robinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Robinson is looking to wear down Yung with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yung avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robinson misses with a straight left.
Robinson throws a right and a left that Yung avoids nicely.
Robinson throws the left hand but Yung avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yung tries to clinch up but Robinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Yung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Robinson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Robinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robinson jabs Yung right on the nose. Yung blinks but takes it well.
Yung tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Robinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yung throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Robinson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yung fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yung tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Robinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yung tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robinson swings for the body but Yung moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Robinson misses
and Yung counters with a nice uppercut.
Robinson misses with a hook to the body
and Yung counters with a three punch combo that has Robinson backing up. Robinson nods at Yung to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yung has Robinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yung taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yung has Robinson pressed against the cage, preventing Robinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Robinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Robinson tries to circle away but Yung has him pinned against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yung.
Robinson gets underhooks to prevent Yung's takedown attempt.
Yung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yung.
Robinson looking to slow down the pace here.
Yung keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robinson's efforts to push away.
Yung leaning his opponent against the cage.
Trey Robinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yung keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robinson's efforts to push away.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yung takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yung blocks an uppercut.
Robinson tries to break the clinch but Yung is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Yung fails to land.
Robinson has had enough of the clinch but Yung keeps him there for the moment.
Yung softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yung slows down the pace here.
Bolo Yung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bolo Yung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Robinson 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Robinson!
Trey Robinson very nearly forgot to thank Global MMA Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alfons Aberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Fernan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alfons Aberg could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robert Fernan's chin.
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25
190 lbs
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185 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alfons Aberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Fernan!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aberg is out of range and Fernan settles back down.
Fernan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fernan shoots in for a takedown but Aberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aberg tries to clinch but Fernan moves out of range.
Fernan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fernan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fernan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fernan moves out of range as Aberg strikes.
Fernan throws out a leg kick but Aberg moves out of range and Fernan only half commits.
Aberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fernan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aberg tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fernan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fernan swats away the attempt to clinch by Aberg.
Aberg tries to clinch but Fernan moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aberg rushes Fernan and presses him up against the cage.
Aberg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aberg stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Aberg avoiding damage as Fernan throws knees to the body.
Fernan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Aberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fernan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aberg is defending well for now.
Aberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aberg tries to work over Fernan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aberg lands an uppercut.
Aberg leaning against his opponent.
Fernan misses with a knee strike.
Fernan blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernan blocking some punches.
Aberg lands with a light punch inside.
Aberg has had enough of the clinch but Fernan keeps him there for the moment.
Aberg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aberg's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Aberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Fernan controls his hands.
Fernan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fernan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aberg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fernan avoids a wild elbow strike from Aberg.
Fernan lands a nice knee to the body.
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!
Aberg gets through Fernan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fernan.
Aberg working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Aberg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fernan has him pressed against the cage.
Aberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fernan effectively controlling the action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fernan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fernan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aberg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fernan landing knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Aberg - that landed with a thud.
Aberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fernan backwards.
Aberg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fernan walks away with a smile on his face. Aberg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fernan swats away the attempt to clinch by Aberg.
Both fighters circling a little - Fernan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fernan.
Aberg misses with the combination.
Aberg clinches up with Fernan and pushes him back against the cage.
Aberg avoiding damage as Fernan throws knees to the body.
Aberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Fernan.
Fernan avoids the elbow strike from Aberg, against the cage.
Aberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aberg tries to break free but Fernan pushes him back against the cage.
Aberg 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.
Fernan connects with a solid leg kick.
Aberg is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Fernan.
Fernan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fernan clinches up with Aberg and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert Fernan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fernan tries to clinch up.
Aberg checks a low kick from Fernan.
Aberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fernan.
Fernan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fernan is looking to take a break and control but Aberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fernan stalling.
Fernan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aberg keeps working.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Robert Fernan wasn't active enough on the ground.
Aberg tries to clinch but Fernan moves out of range.
Aberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fernan can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aberg moves in looking to clinch but Fernan pushes him off.
Aberg gets tackled into the cage by Fernan. Fernan maintains the clinch.
Aberg tries to break the clinch but Fernan is controlling the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fernan as Aberg tries to tie him up.
Aberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Fernan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aberg's efforts to push away.
Aberg wants to get back to striking at distance but Fernan won't allow it.
Fernan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Aberg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fernan has him pressed against the cage.
Aberg misses with a knee to the head.
Aberg lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aberg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fernan looking to slow down the pace here.
Aberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aberg lands an overhand right.
Fernan throws a leg kick which misses Aberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Aberg tries to avoid it.
Fernan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fernan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fernan keeps the fight on the outside.
Fernan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Aberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fernan can pounce on him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aberg takes a swing at Fernan's ribcage but misses.
Aberg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fernan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alfons Aberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fernan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aberg's sensitive parts.
Aberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fernan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aberg looks to land a left hand but Fernan moved out of range nicely.
That kick from Fernan tenderised Aberg's leg. Aberg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aberg tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fernan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fernan.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fernan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crunch! Fernan slams his shin into Aberg's torso.
Fernan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aberg gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fernan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fernan wants to control from the top but Aberg keeps moving.
Fernan is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robert Fernan has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Aberg blocks a head kick by Fernan.
Fernan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fernan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Aberg will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fernan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aberg tries to clinch up.
Aberg tries to clinch
and Fernan counters with a leg kick.
Fernan scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Fernan 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.
Fernan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fernan darts in and clinches Aberg up against the cage.
Fernan stalling the fight.
Aberg has Fernan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fernan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fernan avoiding damage.
Aberg stalling in the clinch but Fernan improves position.
Fernan avoiding damage as Aberg throws knees to the body.
Fernan blocks an uppercut.
Fernan has Aberg pushed against the cage.
Fernan blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fernan trying to control the position but instead, Aberg has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fernan into the cage.
Fernan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aberg is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aberg stalling.
Aberg working aggressively here.
Fernan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Aberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fernan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aberg breaks from the clinch.
Fernan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aberg throws a head punch that misses.
Aberg can't break the clinch.
Aberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fernan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aberg's efforts to push away.
Aberg tries to pull guard but Fernan won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfons Aberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fernan blocks it with crossed arms.
Fernan scores a nice knee to the body.
Fernan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Aberg jumps guard but Fernan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fernan trying to land knees to the body.
Aberg has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fernan blocking some punches.
Fernan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fernan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Aberg in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aberg stalling the fight.
Fernan trying to land knees to the body.
Fernan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Alfons Aberg has been cut.
Fernan with a knee to the head.
Fernan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aberg.
Fernan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aberg's face.
Aberg is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fernan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aberg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Fernan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aberg up against the cage.
Fernan misses with a knee strike.
Aberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Aberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aberg blocks a head kick by Fernan.
Fernan closes the distance and clinches.
Fernan prevents Aberg from breaking the clinch.
Fernan blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aberg manages to break the clinch.
Aberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernan circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fernan, right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fernan.
Fernan scores with a leg kick.
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!
Fernan closes the distance and pushes Aberg back into the cage.
Fernan scores with a knee to the head.
Oh Aberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stalling in the clinch from Fernan.
Fernan misses with a knee strike.
Aberg is trying to push Fernan away but Fernan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aberg seems to have got his legs back now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fernan landing knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fernan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Fernan really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alfons Aberg's cut.
That's time! Aberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Aberg scores with a four punch combination!
Aberg tries to clinch but Fernan moves out of range.
A head kick by Aberg misses
and Fernan counters with a head kick that drops Aberg - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aberg wants to improve his position but Fernan is controlling well.
Fernan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fernan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Robert Fernan wasn't active enough on the ground.
Aberg closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fernan counters with a leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Aberg tries to work over Fernan's front leg with a kick but Fernan checks it.
Fernan looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Fernan backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Aberg's temple! It sends Aberg violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Fernan celebrates and the doctors try to help Aberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Robert Fernan!
Robert Fernan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Global MMA Gear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rowland Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jizzy Krup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwards comes to the cage accompanied by Dies Irae. Rowland Edwards has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rowland Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jizzy Krup!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards lands with a kick to the temple. Krup shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Edwards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krup looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edwards swinging wildly here.
Krup dives in and grabs Edwards's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes down on Krup's head and hops out.
Krup darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Krup trying to mount his opponent but Edwards defends it.
Edwards blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krup.
Krup not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Krup not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krup trying to mount his opponent but Edwards defends it.
Krup is looking for a kimura but Edwards is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Krup to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krup is trying to work for a kimura but Edwards is defending well.
Krup trying to mount his opponent but Edwards defends it.
Krup wants to advance to full mount but Edwards doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Edwards manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krup manages to get himself to full guard.
Krup 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Krup has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Edwards has passed into side control.
Krup pushes Edwards away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Edwards gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Krup tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Edwards wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krup tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Edwards presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Krup is desperately trying to improve his position but Edwards has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krup looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Krup rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Krup tries to roll over but Edwards keeps him under control.
Krup manages to get to full guard.
Krup wants to sweep here but Edwards controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krup is looking to stand up but Edwards isn't so interested in that idea.
Edwards won't allow Krup to sweep him here.
Krup wants to stand and escape but Edwards is having none of it.
Krup is looking to sweep but instead, Edwards has passed into half guard.
Krup is looking for a sweep. Edwards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Edwards prevents Krup from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jizzy Krup 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.
Krup's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Edwards connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Krup scrambles back to his feet.
Krup on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Edwards throws a shot to the body.
Krup shoots in and drives through. Edwards sprawls well.
Edwards stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Edwards wants it to stay on the feet.
Krup misses with a low kick.
Krup will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edwards attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Krup tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edwards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Krup will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edwards tries a low kick but Krup avoids it.
Edwards connects with a leg kick. Krup looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Edwards finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Edwards fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krup has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Krup is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edwards sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rowland Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jizzy Krup.
Edwards lands with an uppercut that bounces Krup off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards misses with a hook.
A good leg kick by Edwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards looks for the body kick but Krup saw that one coming.
Krup lands a two punch combo.
Edwards throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Krup looks for a takedown but Edwards sprawls well.
Krup is breathing heavily.
Krup looking to score a takedown here. Edwards is defending well but Krup drives through and ends up in Edwards's guard.
Edwards has a closed guard, preventing Krup from standing up.
Edwards pushes Krup off and scrambles back to his feet.
Edwards keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Krup is looking to clinch but Edwards is avoiding it.
Edwards pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rowland Edwards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Krup with that takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards cracks Krup with a good jab.
Edwards tries to work over Krup's front leg with a kick but Krup checks it.
No joy there for Krup, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Krup changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Edwards tries to avoid it but Krup manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Edwards to the ground. Edwards escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Edwards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Edwards avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krup doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
Krup blocks a head kick by Edwards.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krup.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Krup takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Krup is rocked!
Edwards with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Krup avoids the head kick by Edwards.
Edwards thumps Krup with a low kick.
Edwards tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle, before Edwards throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Krup's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Edwards lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Rowland Edwards!
Rowland Edwards made sure to mention his sponsor, Global MMA Gear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glen Quagmire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quagmire comes into the arena with Die MotherFucker Die blaring out of the sound system. Uzi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. ........................................ 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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25
215 lbs
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218 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Glen Quagmire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terry Uzi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Quagmire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice cross by Quagmire.
It looks like Terry Uzi has been cut.
Quagmire connects with a body shot.
Quagmire jabs Uzi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Quagmire jabs Uzi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uzi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Quagmire finds it's way round the side to connect with Uzi's head.
Glen Quagmire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quagmire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Uzi looks gassed!
Uzi tries to clinch but Quagmire is having none of it.
Quagmire cracks a nice hook into Uzi's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quagmire. Uzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quagmire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Quagmire scores with a hook to the body. Uzi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Uzi checks a low kick from Quagmire.
Quagmire lands a left and a right that send Uzi crashing to the mat, dazed. Quagmire thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Uzi is rocked!
Quagmire connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Uzi to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Quagmire!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Glen Quagmire!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Hattingh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jalil Mahmoudi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mahmoudi's choice of entrance music: CAUTION!!! VULGAR AS F^CK. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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255 lbs
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284 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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Hattingh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jalil Mahmoudi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hattingh.
Mahmoudi is looking for a sweep.
Mahmoudi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hattingh's best efforts.
Hattingh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hattingh throwing shots but Mahmoudi is blocking nicely.
Mahmoudi is not content to let Hattingh control the position.
Hattingh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mahmoudi wants to control but Hattingh is keeping busy.
Mahmoudi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mahmoudi gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahmoudi is controlling Hattingh's posture.
Mahmoudi keeping full guard, as Hattingh tries to pass.
Mahmoudi 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.
Mahmoudi has Hattingh pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hattingh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Jalil Mahmoudi has been cut.
Hattingh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahmoudi moves away.
A head kick misses from Hattingh.
Mahmoudi blocks a head kick by Hattingh.
Hattingh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hattingh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hattingh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hattingh.
Hattingh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mahmoudi counters with a shoot takedown. Hattingh fights it but they end up in guard.
Mahmoudi wants to control from the top but Hattingh keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mahmoudi postures up in Hattingh's guard and throws a big left but Hattingh blocks it.
Mahmoudi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jalil Mahmoudi.
Hattingh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
George Hattingh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahmoudi scores with a leg kick.
Hattingh clinches with his opponent.
Hattingh lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mahmoudi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hattingh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mahmoudi manages to get to full guard.
Hattingh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mahmoudi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mahmoudi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hattingh is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmoudi throws some wild stikes that Hattingh manages to avoid easily.
Mahmoudi looking for a guillotine from mount but Hattingh is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mahmoudi controlling from mount.
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 George Hattingh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jalil Mahmoudi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hattingh rushes Mahmoudi and presses him up against the cage.
Mahmoudi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hattingh walks away with a smile on his face. Mahmoudi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hattingh misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahmoudi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mahmoudi wants to pass the guard but Hattingh is defending well.
Mahmoudi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hattingh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mahmoudi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hattingh!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattingh tries to hold on but Mahmoudi pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahmoudi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hattingh to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hattingh shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahmoudi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
It looks like George Hattingh has been cut.
Mahmoudi lands a heavy elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahmoudi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jalil Mahmoudi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mahmoudi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hattingh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahmoudi working Hattingh over with strikes here.
Mahmoudi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
George Hattingh's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at George Hattingh's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jalil Mahmoudi!
During a confident post fight interview, Jalil Mahmoudi 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Paco Nykanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nykanen comes to the cage accompanied by Jeff Mills - The Bells. Paco Nykanen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paco Nykanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paulo Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes throws a sloppy head kick and Nykanen moves out of range easily.
Nykanen throws a series of punches but Reyes avoids them all with ease.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reyes, right into the meat.
Nykanen throws a push kick but Reyes slaps the foot to one side.
Reyes moves away from the strike by Nykanen.
Reyes throws a series of punches but Nykanen avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Reyes misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reyes.
Nykanen blocks a head kick by Reyes.
Reyes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nykanen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nykanen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reyes.
Nykanen misses with a looping right.
Reyes tries to move into range but Nykanen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nykanen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reyes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot by Reyes.
Nykanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reyes was well out of range. Poor timing from Nykanen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Nykanen. Beautiful body shot.
Reyes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reyes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nykanen. That did some damage!
Nykanen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reyes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reyes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reyes ducks under a wild hook from Nykanen.
Reyes scores with a jab to the body.
Paulo Reyes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nykanen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nykanen is looking to chop away at Reyes's legs.
Reyes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reyes blocks a jab.
Good leg kick by Reyes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nykanen finds it's way round the side to connect with Reyes's head.
Nykanen throws a right hand that Reyes ducks under and follows up with a left that Reyes also avoids with ease.
Reyes moves out of range as Nykanen throws a body kick.
Good leg kick by Reyes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nykanen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Reyes.
Nykanen throws an overhand right that lands on Reyes's shoulder, as Reyes tries to avoid the shot.
Reyes throws a leg kick but Nykanen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reyes scores with a shot to the body.
Reyes looks to land a combination. Nykanen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Reyes throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Reyes misses
and Nykanen counters with a nice uppercut.
Reyes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nykanens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nykanen.
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.
Reyes managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nykanen.
Reyes tries to bench press Nykanen off him but Nykanen keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Reyes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nykanen grinds an elbow into Reyes's temple.
An elbow from Nykanen crashes against the mat.
Nykanen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nykanen working the ground and pound but Reyes is defending the strikes.
Reyes gets back to half guard.
Nykanen thows a huge punch but Reyes dodges it nicely.
Reyes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Reyes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nykanen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nykanen.
Reyes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Well, if Nykanen 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nykanen is keen to just control but Reyes is a slippery customer.
Reyes is looking for a sweep. Nykanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nykanen 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.
Nykanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reyes's head.
Nykanen stalling away here and it's allowed Reyes to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nykanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Reyes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Paco Nykanen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reyes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nykanen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reyes.
Reyes throws a poor cross that misses
and Nykanen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reyes looks to score with a jab to the body but Nykanen is just out of range.
Nykanen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reyes throws a front kick aimed at Nykanen's knee but Nykanen avoids it well.
Reyes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nykanen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nykanen throws the kick towards the body but Reyes avoids it.
Reyes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A bone on bone clash there as Reyes blocks the leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Reyes. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reyes.
Nykanen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reyes thuds his shin into the meat of Nykanen's side.
Good work by Nykanen as he checks the leg kick.
Reyes blocks a jab.
Reyes throws a head kick but Nykanen moves out of range.
Nykanen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nykanen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reyes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nykanen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reyes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paulo Reyes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nykanen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reyes.
Reyes cracks the inside of Nykanen's front leg.
Reyes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reyes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nykanen throws a solid leg kick but Reyes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nykanen.
Reyes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Reyes blocks a leg kick.
Nykanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nykanen throws out a loose jab but Reyes uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes throws a solid leg kick but Nykanen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reyes.
Nykanen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nykanen looks for the body kick but Reyes saw that one coming.
Nykanen throws an off balance right hand
and Reyes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nykanen really felt that one!
A jab from Reyes finds it's way through Nykanen's defenses.
Nykanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reyes.
Reyes misses with a wild body shot.
Nykanen with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reyes slips a jab and a cross from Nykanen.
Nykanen misses with a hook.
Nykanen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reyes misses with a double jab.
Nykanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Reyes is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nykanen. Reyes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reyes throws a push kick but Nykanen slaps the foot to one side.
Reyes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nykanen doesn't seem bothered though.
Reyes scoring well with a low kick there.
Reyes motions for Nykanen to come forward. Reyes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reyes cracks Nykanen with an open hand slap.
A clash of legs there as Nykanen blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen misses with a straight right.
Nykanen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reyes connects with a leg kick. Nykanen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reyes throws the kick towards the body but Nykanen avoids it.
Nykanen slips a jab from Reyes.
Reyes tries to land a leg kick but Nykanen saw it coming and moves away.
Nykanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nykanen shoots in for a takedown but Reyes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reyes thows a body shot but no joy.
Paulo Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nykanen loads up on a big right hand but Reyes slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reyes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nykanen throws out the jab.
Nykanen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reyes checks it well.
Reyes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reyes throws a lazy right hand but Nykanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Reyes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nykanen.
A big right from Reyes misses.
Reyes scores with a decent looking hook.
Nykanen misses with a low kick.
Nykanen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reyes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Reyes slaps away a takedown attempt from Nykanen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nykanen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reyes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reyes misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Reyes.
Reyes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reyes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nykanen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nykanen manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Nykanen. Those never looked like landing.
Reyes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nykanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reyes.
Nykanen misses with a double jab
and Reyes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nykanen thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reyes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nykanen's head backwards.
Nykanen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reyes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reyes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nykanen eats them both and turns towards Reyes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Reyes connects with a single shot there.
Reyes misses with an uppercut
and Nykanen counters with a nice uppercut.
Nykanen throws a jab when Reyes was well out of range.
Reyes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nykanen misses with a kick to the body.
Reyes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nykanen.
Nykanen misses with an uppercut.
Reyes cracks Nykanen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reyes misses with a two punch combination.
Reyes lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reyes misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Reyes.
Good leg kick by Reyes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nykanen staying out of range there.
Nykanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reyes.
Nykanen walks into a stiff left hand from Reyes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen wants to slow Reyes down by chopping away at his legs.
Reyes misses with a hook. Nykanen ducked under it nicely.
Nykanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nykanen misses with a hook. Reyes ducked under it nicely.
Nykanen blocks a low kick nicely.
Reyes misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reyes. Nykanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nykanen tries to score with a low kick but Reyes moves his leg out of the way.
Nykanen misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Nykanen.
Nykanen's corner calls for a 1-2. Nykanen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reyes fakes the leg kick and cracks Nykanen in the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes throws a front kick aimed at Nykanen's knee but Nykanen avoids it well.
Reyes connects with a leg kick. Nykanen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nykanen lands with a hook. Reyes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nykanen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reyes as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paco Nykanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nykanen lands with a nice body punch.
Nykanen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reyes under the eye.
Reyes thows a body shot but no joy.
Reyes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nykanen at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nykanen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nykanen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nykanen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nykanen looks to throw the jab but Reyes is out of range.
Reyes throws a right hand that misses
and Nykanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Reyes really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nykanen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reyes is fending him off so far but Nykanen persists. Nope, Reyes circles away and we're back to standing.
Nykanen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nykanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reyes.
Reyes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reyes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reyes wants to land a leg kick but Nykanen is out of range.
Nykanen throws a leg kick
and Reyes counters with a straight right hand.
Nykanen shoots in for a double leg but Reyes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nykanen looks to land a left hand but Reyes moved out of range nicely.
Nykanen throws a sloppy head kick and Reyes moves out of range easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Decent striking displayed by Nykanen there.
A left lands for Reyes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reyes.
Nykanen connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reyes, as that shot connected.
Nykanen throws out a loose jab but Reyes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nykanen.
Nykanen throws a head kick that misses
and Reyes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nykanen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reyes.
Nykanen misses with a looping left.
Nykanen wants to slow Reyes down by chopping away at his legs.
Nykanen lands a right hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reyes. That's going to slow Nykanen down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nykanen. Reyes does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Nykanen misses.
Nykanen misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Nykanen misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nykanen throws a right hand that misses
and Reyes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nykanen tries to work over Reyes's front leg with a kick but Reyes checks it.
A jab from Reyes does it's job there.
Nykanen misses with a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Nykanen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reyes cracks Nykanen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nykanen throws a right hand that misses
and Reyes counters with a straight right hand.
Nykanen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nykanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reyes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nykanen.
Reyes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nykanen looks to throw the jab but Reyes is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reyes connects with a leg kick. Nykanen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nykanen takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reyes.
Nykanen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reyes moves out of range of the leg kick from Nykanen.
Reyes moves away from the strike by Nykanen.
Reyes lands with an uppercut that bounces Nykanen off the cage and back into range.
Reyes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nykanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nykanen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reyes connects with a nice looking jab.
Reyes lands an overhand right.
Nykanen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Nykanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reyes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Nykanen misses its intended target.
Reyes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reyes scoring well with a low kick there.
Reyes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reyes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nykanen checks a low kick from Reyes.
Reyes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nykanen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reyes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reyes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big right from Nykanen misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Reyes dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Reyes.
Nykanen avoids a kick to the body.
Nykanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nykanen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reyes finds it's way round the side to connect with Nykanen's head.
A slow jab from Reyes misses its intended target.
Reyes throws a series of punches but Nykanen avoids them all with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reyes.
Nykanen misses with a takedown attempt - Reyes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nykanen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reyes connects with a leg kick. Nykanen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big right from Nykanen misses.
Nykanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reyes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Nykanen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reyes doesn't seem phased though.
Reyes slips a straight right by Nykanen.
Reyes missing with a left hand there. Nykanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reyes throws an overhand right that lands on Nykanen's shoulder, as Nykanen tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Nykanen.
A big right from Nykanen misses.
Reyes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Nykanen misses.
Nykanen misses with a hook. Reyes ducked under it nicely.
Reyes misses the jab.
Reyes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reyes misses with a low kick.
Nykanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Reyes is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen lands with a nice body kick.
Nykanen throws out a loose jab but Reyes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reyes throws an overhand right that lands on Nykanen's shoulder, as Nykanen tries to avoid the shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Reyes blocks the leg kick.
Reyes jabs Nykanen right on the nose. Nykanen blinks but takes it well.
Reyes ducks under a wild hook from Nykanen.
Paco Nykanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nykanen takes one to the chin there.
Nykanen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nykanen looks to land a right hand but Reyes moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nykanen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Reyes misses with a low kick.
Nykanen throws a big shot that misses.
Nykanen avoids the body shot from Reyes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen checks a low kick from Reyes.
Reyes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nykanen takes one to the side of the head.
Reyes scores with a nice right hand.
Nykanen walks into a straight right hand from Reyes.
A jab from Reyes finds it's way through Nykanen's defenses.
Paulo Reyes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nykanen moves out of range as Reyes strikes.
Nykanen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nykanen throws a looping overhand right but Reyes ducks down to avoid it.
Nykanen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reyes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reyes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nykanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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.
Nykanen just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reyes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reyes.
Nykanen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reyes lands with a right hand.
Reyes misses with the combination.
Nykanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reyes connects with a crisp 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reyes slips a jab from Nykanen.
Reyes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nykanen ducks right into an uppercut from Reyes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Reyes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reyes 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Reyes!
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pop
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