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MMA HELSINKI 38 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Musashi Miyamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Musashi Miyamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Santos!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyamoto is looking to clinch.
Miyamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miyamoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Santos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miyamoto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miyamoto.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Santos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Miyamoto prevents Santos from standing back up.
Santos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miyamoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miyamoto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miyamoto.
Miyamoto thows a huge punch but Santos dodges it nicely.
Santos is looking to escape.
Miyamoto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miyamoto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Santos is trying to stand back up but Miyamoto is controlling him
Miyamoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Santos trying to hold on to Miyamoto's head to control him but Miyamoto postures up.
Miyamoto throwing shots but Santos is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miyamoto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miyamoto throwing shots but Santos is blocking nicely.
Miyamoto is working for a kimura but Santos is defending it quite comfortably.
Santos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto thows a huge punch but Santos dodges it nicely.
Santos is looking for a sweep. Miyamoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Santos tries to kick Miyamoto off but Miyamoto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Miyamoto wants to pass the guard but Santos is defending well.
Miyamoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miyamoto throwing shots but Santos is blocking nicely.
Miyamoto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyamoto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to improve his position but Miyamoto is controlling well.
Miyamoto seems to be looking for submissions.
Miyamoto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miyamoto throwing shots but Santos is blocking nicely.
Santos looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miyamoto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Santos's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musashi Miyamoto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A nice combination there by Santos.
Miyamoto is looking to clinch.
Miyamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miyamoto dives in and scores a takedown into Santos's guard.
Miyamoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miyamoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miyamoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miyamoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miyamoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyamoto stopping the sweep attempt from Santos.
Miyamoto postures up in Santos's guard and throws a big left but Santos blocks it.
Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miyamoto throws a big right hand that misses.
Miyamoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miyamoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto stops Santos from standing up.
Miyamoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miyamoto prevents Santos from getting back to his feet.
Miyamoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miyamoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miyamoto throwing strikes from guard but Santos blocks nicely.
Miyamoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto throws an elbow that misses. Santos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miyamoto's guard. Nice move by Santos!
Santos won't allow Miyamoto to get back to his feet.
Santos throwing strikes from guard but Miyamoto blocks nicely.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miyamoto manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Miyamoto has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Miyamoto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Miyamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miyamoto's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musashi Miyamoto dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Miyamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miyamoto tries to clinch there but Santos circles away.
Brian Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos misses with a looping left.
Santos throws a head kick but Miyamoto moves out of range.
Miyamoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miyamoto wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance.
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miyamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santos misses with a double jab
and Miyamoto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Santos won't be happy with that.
Santos is trying to control Miyamoto's posture but Miyamoto avoids it.
Santos wants to get back to his feet but Miyamoto drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyamoto throws an elbow but Santos slips to the side and avoids it well.
Miyamoto in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The strikes coming from Miyamoto are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Miyamoto landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miyamoto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Miyamoto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Santos avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Miyamoto.
Miyamoto prevents Santos from escaping the position.
Brian Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Miyamoto seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Miyamoto working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Santos is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Miyamoto misses with the ground and pound.
Miyamoto working the ground and pound but Santos is defending the strikes.
Miyamoto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
An elbow from Miyamoto crashes against the mat.
Miyamoto working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Miyamoto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miyamoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Santos wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Miyamoto.
Santos regains half guard, as Miyamoto was trying to land strikes.
Musashi Miyamoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miyamoto throwing shots but Santos is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Musashi Miyamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Miyamoto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musashi Miyamoto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Jonhson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Zelda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeff Jonhson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lance Zelda!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonhson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zelda darts in trying to clinch
and Jonhson counters with a leg kick.
Jonhson misses with a leg kick.
Zelda misses with a takedown attempt
and Jonhson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jonhson throws a head kick but Zelda moves out of range.
Jonhson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zelda fails in his attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jonhson.
Jonhson throws a wild body kick that Zelda sees coming a mile off.
Lance Zelda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zelda is looking to clinch but Jonhson is avoiding it.
Jonhson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonhson misses with a double jab
and Zelda counters with a big head kick but Jonhson shrugs it off.
Jonhson stuffs the takedown attempt from Zelda. Zelda gets slowly back to his feet.
Jonhson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zelda.
Jeff Jonhson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Zelda.
Jonhson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zelda shoots for a takedown but Jonhson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zelda closes the distance and clinches.
Zelda stalling in the clinch but Jonhson improves position.
Jonhson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zelda is trying to break the clinch but Jonhson is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson manages to break the clinch.
Zelda is looking to clinch.
Zelda looks to throw the jab but Jonhson is out of range.
Zelda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jonhson counters with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zelda misses with a takedown attempt - Jonhson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jonhson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jonhson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zelda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zelda fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson keeps the fight on the outside.
Zelda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jonhson moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jonhson, right into the meat.
A low kick from Zelda is predictable there
and Jonhson counters with a head kick. That will keep Zelda thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jonhson gets tackled into the cage by Zelda. Zelda maintains the clinch.
Jonhson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jonhson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jonhson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zelda looking to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Zelda's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson is trying to maintain a safe position but Zelda gets an underhook and turns Jonhson into the cage.
Zelda wants to stall.
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!
Zelda wants a takedown.
Jonhson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zelda's elbow.
Jonhson lands a right hand.
Jonhson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jonhson misses with a punch to the body.
Zelda is trying to push Jonhson away but Jonhson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zelda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jonhson - that will leave a mark!
Zelda looks gassed!
Jonhson scores with a sloppy right hand. Zelda should have avoided that one.
Jonhson tries to land a front kick but Zelda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Jonhson 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.
Zelda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jonhson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jonhson forces Zelda back against the cage and clinches.
Jonhson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jonhson throws a head punch that misses.
Jonhson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Jonhson.
Zelda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zelda can't break the clinch.
Zelda jumps into guard, dragging Jonhson to the mat.
Jonhson trying to control but Zelda is working from the bottom.
Zelda is trying to keep Jonhson in close.
Jonhson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelda trying to keep a closed guard but Jonhson is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jonhson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zelda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jonhson's waist but Jonhson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zelda off to one side.
Zelda avoids the head kick by Jonhson.
Zelda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jonhson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zelda fails with a takedown attempt.
Jeff Jonhson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Zelda.
Zelda misses with a body shot
and Jonhson counters with a head kick. That will keep Zelda thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jonhson.
Zelda is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jonhson delivers a nice body kick.
Zelda misses with a takedown attempt
and Jonhson counters with a head kick that drops Zelda to the mat! Zelda scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Zelda is rocked!
Zelda wants to stay close but Jonhson steps back to make room for something. Zelda seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Jonhson and Zelda drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jeff Jonhson!
As Jeff Jonhson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thanks to my allianca Valhalla! They simply rock!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Caballero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Warton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Caballero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Warton!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bruno Caballero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Warton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Caballero lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Caballero misses with a series of wild punches.
Caballero looking to score a takedown here. Warton is defending well but Caballero drives through and ends up in Warton's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Warton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Caballero is controlling him.
Caballero stands up from Warton's guard - Caballero perhaps looking for a knockout.
Warton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caballero was well out of range. Poor timing from Warton.
Warton throws a low kick, looking for Caballero's leg but Caballero calmly moves out of range.
Warton tries to bum rush Caballero with a series of wild strikes but Caballero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Warton misses the target.
Warton throws a right and a left that Caballero avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Warton.
Warton misses with the combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Caballero pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Warton back to the cage. Caballero follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caballero fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Warton to the ground. Caballero is now in Warton's guard.
Caballero stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Caballero throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Jim Warton has been cut.
Warton misses with a two punch combination.
Warton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Warton looks gassed!
Caballero checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Warton. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warton misses with a few strikes there.
Warton misses with a leg kick.
Caballero scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Caballero decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Warton throws a right and a left that Caballero avoids nicely.
Caballero misses with the combination.
Caballero throws a left that rocks Warton and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Caballero dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Warton regain composure!
Warton is rocked!
Caballero stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Caballero gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caballero decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Caballero gets the takedown into side control.
Warton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Caballero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Caballero decides to stand back up.
Caballero shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Warton is trying to defend but Caballero finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Caballero gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Caballero moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Warton as Caballero shoots in.
Caballero throws a right hand that Warton ducks under and follows up with a left that Warton also avoids with ease.
Caballero blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caballero throws a combination that misses
and Warton counters with a left and a right that stings Caballero.
Warton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Caballero lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Warton misses with a series of wild punches.
Caballero moves out of range of the body kick from Warton.
Caballero scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caballero stands up from half guard.
Warton throws a right and a left that Caballero avoids nicely.
Warton throws a jab when Caballero was well out of range.
Caballero lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Warton throws a shot from downtown. Caballero moves away and avoids it.
Warton misses with a few strikes there.
Warton is looking to land body kicks.
Caballero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Caballero blocks a jab.
Warton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Caballero finds it's way round the side to connect with Warton's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caballero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Caballero lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Warton backs up against the cage.
Warton throws a head kick but Caballero moves out of range.
Caballero fails to land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Caballero.
Warton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Caballero works over Warton's head and body with a nice combination.
Warton is still on wobbly legs! Can Caballero finish him?
Caballero closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Caballero misses with a wild combination.
Caballero closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Caballero lands in his opponent's guard.
Warton is working an open guard so Caballero takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Warton seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Caballero circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Caballero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Warton'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.
Caballero closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Warton quickly recovers to half guard.
Caballero stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Warton to get to his feet.
Caballero misses with a few strikes there.
Caballero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Caballero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Warton.
Warton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Caballero lands a body shot.
Caballero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Warton defends it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Warton there.
Warton misses with a few strikes there.
Warton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caballero throws a good cross that connects.
Caballero shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Warton's guard.
Caballero stops Warton from standing up.
Warton is breathing heavily.
Caballero stands and steps away. Warton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bruno Caballero is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Caballero.
Caballero fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Warton sprawls well initially but Caballero persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Caballero gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Caballero lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Warton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Caballero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Caballero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Warton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Caballero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Warton.
Warton misses with a hook.
Warton throws a series of punches but Caballero moves out of range.
Caballero gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Warton is trying to push Caballero away but Caballero has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Caballero.
Caballero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Caballero lands with a good body shot.
Caballero gets the takedown into side control.
Caballero stands up and beckons Warton to his feet.
Caballero is working the combinations to good effect here.
Warton tries to sprawl but Caballero drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Caballero postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Warton to stand up.
Warton tries to sprawl but Caballero drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Caballero stands up from half guard.
Caballero works over Warton's head and body with a nice combination.
Warton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Caballero is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Warton's half guard.
Caballero decides to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caballero dives in and scores a takedown into Warton's guard.
Caballero stands up from Warton's guard - Caballero perhaps looking for a knockout.
Caballero closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Warton quickly recovers to half guard.
Caballero gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Caballero throws a right and a left that Warton avoids nicely.
Warton throws a leg kick but Caballero moved away.
Caballero has Warton up against the cage in a clinch.
Caballero lands with a short shot to the head.
Caballero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Caballero moves into the clinch.
Warton is trying to push Caballero away but Caballero has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Caballero manages to break the clinch.
Caballero lands a jab-cross combination.
Warton tries to score with a low kick but Caballero moves his leg out of the way.
Caballero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Warton throws a nice looking combination but Caballero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Warton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Caballero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warton can do to turn this around?
Caballero lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Caballero decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Caballero stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Warton to get to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes from Warton. Those never looked like landing.
Bruno Caballero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warton misses with an uppercut.
Warton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Caballero dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Warton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Caballero drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Caballero stands and steps away. Warton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Warton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caballero lands a jab-cross combination.
Caballero throws a series of punches but Warton avoids them all with ease.
Caballero slips a jab and a cross from Warton.
Caballero bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Caballero stands up and we're back to a striking position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Caballero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Caballero shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Caballero stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Warton to get to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warton misses with a series of wild punches.
Caballero pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Warton back to the cage. Caballero follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Warton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caballero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Warton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Caballero scores with a one two! Warton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Caballero lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Caballero feints a jab promting Warton to slip. Caballero then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Warton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Warton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Warton misses with the combination.
Warton tries a head kick but it misses.
Caballero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Warton.
Warton throws a sloppy head kick and Caballero moves out of range easily.
Caballero darts in and clinches Warton up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Caballero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Warton misses with an uppercut. Caballero saw that one coming.
Caballero scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Caballero shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Warton's guard.
Caballero gets to his feet. Warton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Caballero drives through with a takedown into guard.
Caballero gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Caballero shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Caballero postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Warton to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warton throws a right and a left that Caballero avoids nicely.
Caballero paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Caballero tries for a takedown but Warton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Caballero blocks a jab.
Warton looks to land a combination but Caballero avoids it well.
Warton throws a series of punches but Caballero moves out of range.
Warton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Caballero.
Some wild striking there from Caballero.
Warton misses with a double jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Caballero.
Caballero scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Caballero stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Caballero looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Warton!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caballero is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caballero moves into the clinch.
Caballero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Warton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caballero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left and a right from Caballero both land. Nice combination.
Warton misses with a double jab.
Caballero lands a jab-cross combination.
Warton throws a lazy right hand but Caballero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Warton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Caballero displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Caballero connects with a single shot there.
Nice jab there from Caballero.
Warton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jim Warton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caballero lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A punch combination from Warton misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Caballero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Caballero has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Caballero!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Holocaust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holocaust comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I need Air kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harry Holocaust!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Henderson.
Henderson throws a nice head kick!
Holocaust throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Holocaust is just out of range.
Holocaust lands with a nice combination. Henderson backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holocaust avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holocaust tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson connects with a high kick.
Holocaust throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Henderson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Henderson blocks the body kick.
Holocaust throws a sloppy head kick
and Henderson counters with a straight right hand.
Harry Holocaust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henderson gets tackled into the cage by Holocaust. Holocaust maintains the clinch.
Holocaust tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holocaust stalling against the cage.
Henderson throws an elbow that misses.
Holocaust wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Harry Holocaust.
Holocaust is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holocaust swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holocaust rushes Henderson and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Henderson.
Henderson has had enough of the clinch but Holocaust keeps him there for the moment.
Holocaust misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holocaust looking to stall.
Henderson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Henderson as Holocaust tries to tie him up.
Henderson manages to break the clinch.
Holocaust takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Holocaust swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holocaust thows a leg kick but Henderson checks it
and Henderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holocaust thinking.
Holocaust showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henderson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Henderson checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holocaust moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
Holocaust throws a right and a left that Henderson avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holocaust fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holocaust 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.
Holocaust looks gassed!
Holocaust looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holocaust swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
A head kick misses from Holocaust.
Henderson jabs at Holocaust's body.
Henderson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Henderson clinches up against the cage.
Henderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holocaust avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Henderson crunches a lovely knee into Holocaust's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Henderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holocaust keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Henderson's efforts to push away.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holocaust takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Henderson throws a sloppy head kick and Holocaust moves out of range easily.
Henderson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Holocaust backs up against the cage.
Henderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holocaust moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson thuds his right hand into Holocaust's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Henderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Henderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Holocaust tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holocaust misses with the combination.
Holocaust doesn't manage to clinch there - Henderson circles away.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holocaust scores with a head kick.
Holocaust throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holocaust tries to clinch
and Henderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Holocaust circles away.
Holocaust misses with a two punch combination.
Holocaust is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson throws a sloppy head kick and Holocaust moves out of range easily.
Holocaust wants to clinch.
Holocaust smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Holocaust gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Henderson counters with a body kick that stops Holocaust in his tracks momentarily.
Holocaust keeps the fight on the outside.
Henderson lands a jab-cross combination.
Dan Henderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Holocaust has taken the fight to the clinch.
Henderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holocaust throws the kick towards the body but Henderson avoids it.
Holocaust fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henderson tries to clinch but Holocaust is having none of it.
Holocaust tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Henderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holocaust throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holocaust fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holocaust fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holocaust swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Henderson avoids the head kick by Holocaust.
Henderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a sloppy head kick and Holocaust moves out of range easily.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holocaust swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holocaust tries to clinch up.
Holocaust misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Henderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henderson wants to clinch up but Holocaust keeps it at a distance.
Holocaust moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
Henderson connects with a high kick.
Henderson moves out of range as Holocaust throws a body kick.
Henderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holocaust circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henderson wants to clinch.
Holocaust looks to land a combination but Henderson avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a head kick but Holocaust moves out of range.
Henderson is looking to clinch.
Henderson tries to clinch there but Holocaust circles away.
Holocaust is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Henderson.
Holocaust swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Henderson counters with a body kick that stops Holocaust in his tracks momentarily.
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!
Holocaust tries to clinch up
and Henderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson wants to clinch up but Holocaust keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Henderson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holocaust tries to close the distance and clinch but Henderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Henderson tries to clinch there but Holocaust circles away.
Dan Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holocaust motions for Henderson to come forward. Holocaust throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henderson wants to clinch.
Henderson tries to clinch there but Holocaust circles away.
Holocaust fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henderson swinging wildly here.
Henderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Henderson throws a sloppy head kick and Holocaust moves out of range easily.
Holocaust wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
Holocaust throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holocaust throws a right hand that Henderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Henderson also avoids with ease.
Holocaust takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holocaust tries to clinch up.
Holocaust tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henderson connects with a high kick.
Holocaust plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Henderson moves in looking to clinch but Holocaust pushes him off.
Harry Holocaust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to clinch up.
Henderson moves in looking to clinch but Holocaust pushes him off.
Henderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holocaust lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Holocaust takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Holocaust throws a head kick that misses
and Henderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Henderson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Henderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Holocaust manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson connects with a high kick.
A left and a right from Henderson both land. Nice combination.
Henderson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Holocaust.
Holocaust gets tackled into the cage by Henderson. Henderson maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to break free but Holocaust pushes him back against the cage.
Holocaust can't find room to land a body shot as Henderson controls the action.
Holocaust looking to slow down the pace here.
Henderson breaks the clinch.
Holocaust tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Henderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Holocaust throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Holocaust throws an elbow that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Henderson wants to break free but Holocaust has control.
Henderson prevents Holocaust from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Henderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holocaust is defending well for now.
Holocaust is trying to stall.
Henderson wants to break free but Holocaust has control.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Henderson as Holocaust tries to tie him up.
Henderson misses with a body punch.
Henderson tries to circle away but Holocaust has him pinned against the cage.
Holocaust avoiding damage as Henderson throws knees to the body.
Holocaust breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holocaust throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holocaust throws a series of punches but Henderson avoids them all with ease.
Holocaust keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Henderson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Henderson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lay And (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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25
218 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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225 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lay And!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Miller!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Miller fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Miller tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Miller lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller decides to take the fight back to the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in And's half guard.
And is trying to control but can't.
Miller misses with a head shot. And uses the momentum to regain guard.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
And trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
And keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as And works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller trying to stand up but can't free himself from And's guard.
Miller wants to pass the guard but And is keeping the position.
And tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
Miller wants to pass the guard but And is keeping the position.
Lay And has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Miller looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
And wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
And is trying to keep Miller in close.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And trying to control the position.
And keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miller is pushing down on And's leg trying to pass to half guard. And is fighting to maintain full guard but Miller has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller landing strikes from the mount and And is in trouble!
Miller lands with some strikes.
And wants to control but Miller is having none of it.
And tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miller lands a big shot to the head and And winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Matt Miller!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nataniel Byczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Turmiola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turmiola has chosen Metallica: Enter Sandman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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260 lbs
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262 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nataniel Byczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Turmiola!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turmiola swinging wildly here.
Byczynski misses with a head kick.
Turmiola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turmiola is trying hard to land a takedown here. Byczynski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Turmiola misses with a takedown attempt - Byczynski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Turmiola tries to keep at a distance but Byczynski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Turmiola jumps guard but Byczynski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nataniel Byczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommi Turmiola.
Byczynski manages to break the clinch.
Turmiola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turmiola has managed to clinch.
Byczynski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Turmiola in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Turmiola takes a knee to the side of the body.
Turmiola looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byczynski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Byczynski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Byczynski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczynski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Turmiola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Byczynski closes the distance and pushes Turmiola back into the cage.
Byczynski misses with a punch to the body.
Turmiola blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Byczynski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Byczynski tries to clinch up but Turmiola circles away and keeps his distance.
Byczynski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Byczynski clinches up with Turmiola and pushes him back against the cage.
Byczynski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turmiola.
Byczynski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Turmiola lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Turmiola is trying to pull guard but Byczynski has him pressed against the cage.
Byczynski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turmiola avoids it.
Turmiola avoiding damage as Byczynski throws knees to the body.
Turmiola wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Byczynski has him pressed against the cage.
Byczynski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Turmiola blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turmiola is defending well for now.
Byczynski trying to land knees to the body.
Turmiola is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Byczynski to keep the fight standing.
Byczynski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turmiola looks for a takedown but Byczynski sprawls well.
Byczynski clobbers Turmiola with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Byczynski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Byczynski clinches with his opponent.
Byczynski missing with knees to the body.
Byczynski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Byczynski breaks the clinch.
Byczynski instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Byczynski.
Byczynski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turmiola.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turmiola avoids it.
Turmiola gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Byczynski trying to control from the bottom.
Byczynski tries to kick Turmiola off but Turmiola keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byczynski makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Byczynski throws a body kick that misses.
Byczynski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Tommi Turmiola has been cut.
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!
Byczynski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Byczynski missing with knees to the body.
Byczynski trying to land knees to the body.
Byczynski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Byczynski is pressed up against the cage. Turmiola has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Byczynski down to the mat. Byczynski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nataniel Byczynski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turmiola will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Byczynski cracks Turmiola with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Turmiola looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Byczynski finish him?
Turmiola is rocked!
Turmiola walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Turmiola limp body while Byczynski jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nataniel Byczynski!
A very excited looking Nataniel Byczynski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen. Oscar Jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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197 lbs
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193 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oscar Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Calvin Duran!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones connects with a jab.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Duran. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Duran feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Duran doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Duran moves out of range of the strikes.
Duran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duran lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Duran tries to clinch up.
Duran clinches up against the cage.
Duran scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Duran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duran lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Duran as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Duran.
Duran struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Duran misses with a punch on the inside.
Duran struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Duran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Duran leaning his opponent against the cage.
Duran misses with a punch to the body.
Duran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Duran tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Duran back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran misses with a body punch.
Duran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Duran has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones blocks a body shot from Duran.
Duran misses with a punch on the inside.
Duran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand 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!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Duran.
Duran gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Duran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones is trying to drag Duran to the mat but Duran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duran stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones blocks a body shot from Duran.
Duran misses with a body punch.
Duran pressing his opponent against the cage.
Duran tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Duran back against the cage.
Duran throws a head punch that misses.
Jones has Duran pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Duran manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Duran stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Duran throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran misses with some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Duran.
The crowd are getting on Duran's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Duran pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duran lands a nice uppercut.
Duran prevents a takedown attempt there.
Duran tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duran tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Duran misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Duran dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones misses the body punch
letting Duran counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Duran counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Duran scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Duran misses the shot to the body.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Duran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones gets a double leg takedown into Duran's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones trying to move into half guard but instead Duran has managed to sweep!
Duran has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran looking to sit in guard and control but Jones 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.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Duran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Duran won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Duran wants to stand and escape but instead Jones has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jones trying to control but Duran is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Duran is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones working over Duran with some ground and pound. Duran looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jones throws a strike but Duran avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oscar Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Duran is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Duran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran pushes Jones off and gets back to his feet.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Duran manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duran was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Duran slips the punch.
Jones misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duran throws a head kick that misses.
Duran connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
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!
Duran has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Duran misses with a looping left.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duran manages to avoid it.
Duran is looking to clinch.
Duran throws a shot to the body.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Duran counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Duran.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duran manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones misses the jab.
Duran takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Duran lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Duran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Duran scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Duran throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Duran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Duran does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Duran pinned against the cage. Duran gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones misses with a hook
and Duran counters with a nice leg kick.
Duran moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Duran counters with a left to the body.
Calvin Duran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duran thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duran scores with a leg kick.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duran was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Duran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran thows a body shot but no joy.
Duran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Duran.
Both fighters circling a little - Duran finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Duran ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Jones misses.
Duran thumps Jones with a low kick.
Duran closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Duran pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones avoids the body shot from Duran.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones cracks Duran with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Duran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Calvin Duran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones throws a body punch but Duran moves out of range.
Duran swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Duran misses with a body shot.
Duran is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Duran.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Duran really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into Duran's guard.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Duran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Duran throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Duran tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Duran lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duran connects with a crisp jab.
Duran misses with a wild body shot.
Duran looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duran stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Duran just misses with a punch to the body.
Duran thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Duran thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Duran gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran leaning against his opponent.
Duran misses with a punch to the body.
Duran misses with a punch to the body.
Calvin Duran seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Duran stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Duran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duran lands an uppercut.
Duran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Duran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duran tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Duran misses with a punch to the body.
Duran misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Duran misses with a punch to the body.
Duran can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones blocks a body shot from Duran.
Duran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Duran misses with the head strike.
Duran tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones prevents a body shot from Duran.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Duran is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duran misses with a punch to the body.
Duran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Duran back against the cage.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duran dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Decent striking displayed by Duran there.
Duran drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones avoids the body shot from Duran.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duran.
Duran thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Duran counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duran jabs at Jones's body.
Duran throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Duran dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Duran closes the distance and clinches.
Jones turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jones trying to control the position but Duran is working away.
Duran manages to get back to half guard.
Jones is just content to waste time from the top position. Duran takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jones distracts Duran with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Duran keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Duran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Duran won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones wants to stand up but Duran is controlling him.
Duran passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Duran remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Duran's best efforts.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Duran has control of the leg.
Duran throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Duran trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Duran stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jones to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Duran sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Duran is just out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oscar Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Duran pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duran counters with a left to the body.
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.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Duran but Duran pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calvin Duran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Duran's head but Duran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duran. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duran digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Duran saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Calvin Duran.
I think Duran has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 46:49
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin Duran! Calvin Duran retains his middleweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Calvin Duran waved his t-shirt featuring Adam's NORTHERN WILD's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Nykanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Nykanen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nykanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberts moves away.
Nykanen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Roberts fails with the takedown
letting Nykanen counter with a right hand.
Nykanen scores with a punch to the head.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Nykanen circles away easily
and Nykanen counters with a left to the body.
Roberts fails with the takedown
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts with a poor takedown
enabling Nykanen to counter with a crisp jab.
Roberts throws an off balance right hand
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Nykanen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nykanen wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
Roberts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nykanen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roberts has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nykanen has managed to get both his arms back between Roberts's legs - danger averted.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nykanen wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts working for a triangle but Nykanen defends it easily.
Roberts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nykanen.
Roberts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nykanen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nykanen is stalling in the full guard.
Nykanen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts looking for a guillotine here but Nykanen defends easily.
Nykanen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roberts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nykanen wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
Roberts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nykanen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts looking for a guillotine here but Nykanen defends easily.
Roberts throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nykanen escapes and throws Roberts's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Roberts is looking for a sweep.
Nykanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roberts keeps working.
Roberts manages to get back to half guard.
Nykanen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Roberts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Roberts is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nykanen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nykanen's back!
Nykanen trying to get back to his feet but Roberts is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nykanen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Nykanen wants to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nykanen has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Roberts.
Nykanen has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts looking for the choke but no joy.
Roberts is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nykanen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
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 Jake Roberts will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Nykanen circles away easily
and Nykanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roberts with a poor takedown
and Nykanen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nykanen clobbers Roberts with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nykanen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Roberts shoots and misses
and Nykanen counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nykanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roberts with a poor takedown
and Nykanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nykanen scores with the left hand. Roberts knows he should have avoided that one.
Roberts with a poor takedown
enabling Nykanen to counter with a crisp jab.
Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Nykanen counter with a right hand.
Nykanen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Roberts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nykanen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nykanen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roberts is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nykanen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Roberts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nykanen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roberts keeping full guard, as Nykanen tries to pass.
Roberts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nykanen defends it easily.
Nykanen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Roberts is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy.
Nykanen prevents Roberts from improving his position.
Nykanen wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy.
Roberts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roberts is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nykanen pulls his head out easily.
Roberts is looking for a sweep. Nykanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nykanen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Roberts is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nykanen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nykanen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nykanen is controlling the pace.
Nykanen thows a huge punch but Roberts dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is looking to improve his position.
Nykanen controlling the action here.
Roberts is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nykanen pulls his head out easily.
Matti Nykanen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roberts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nykanen is pressing down on Roberts's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roberts is holding on for now.
Nykanen is looking to take a break and control but Roberts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nykanen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roberts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nykanen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nykanen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Matti Nykanen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Roberts shoots and misses
letting Nykanen counter with a right hand.
Roberts misses with a straight left.
Roberts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nykanen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nykanen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Roberts is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Roberts walks into a stiff left hand from Nykanen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nykanen counters with a straight right hand.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nykanen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Nykanen - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Nykanen 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! This is the final round!
Nykanen scores with a nice right hand.
Nykanen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nykanen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Roberts enables Nykanen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Roberts manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Nykanen from controlling successfully.
Roberts throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nykanen escapes and throws Roberts's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Roberts taking a bit of punishment here - Nykanen scoring with strikes.
Roberts is looking to regain half guard here but Nykanen keeps moving and retains side control.
Nykanen is working Roberts over with some ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nykanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roberts keeps working.
Nykanen tries to score with some ground and pound. Roberts controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts sneaks back into half guard.
Roberts works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nykanen forces his way into half guard.
Roberts is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nykanen pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nykanen wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy.
Roberts looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roberts tries to get to full guard but Nykanen has control of the leg.
Nykanen is looking to take a break and control but Roberts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roberts is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nykanen pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen is controlling the pace.
Nykanen seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Nykanen trying to control the action but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Nykanen controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Matti Nykanen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Roberts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nykanen.
Nykanen digs a good body shot into Roberts's ribs.
Roberts with a poor takedown
and Nykanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Nykanen circles away easily
and Nykanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nykanen lands with a hook. Roberts tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Roberts shoots and misses
enabling Nykanen to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nykanen lands a nice shot to the body.
Nykanen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Roberts backs up against the cage.
Nykanen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nykanen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nykanen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Roberts backs up against the cage.
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nykanen counters with a straight right hand.
Roberts takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nykanen digs a good body shot into Roberts's ribs.
Nykanen connects with a body shot that sends Roberts's belly button to the back.
Roberts is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nykanen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nykanen lands a jab to Roberts's midsection.
Roberts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nykanen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nykanen cracks a nice hook into Roberts's ribs.
A shot to the body from Roberts misses
and Nykanen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters 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!
Nykanen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Roberts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nykanen stays in close to Roberts's body and controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nykanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matti Nykanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nykanen 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matti Nykanen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cassit Heiluu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musta Surma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heiluu comes to the cage accompanied by Kerrankin Tarpeekseen. Musta Surma told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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152 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cassit Heiluu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Musta Surma!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Surma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Surma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Heiluu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Surma stuffs the takedown attempt from Heiluu. Heiluu gets slowly back to his feet.
Surma closes the distance and clinches.
Heiluu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Heiluu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Heiluu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Surma to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassit Heiluu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Surma.
It looks like Cassit Heiluu has been cut.
Heiluu has Surma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Surma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Surma trying to land knees to the body.
Heiluu tries to pull guard but Surma forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heiluu can't get the takedown.
Surma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Surma is pressed up against the cage. Heiluu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Surma down to the mat. Surma avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Surma tries to clinch but Heiluu moves away
and Heiluu counters with a nice body shot.
Heiluu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Heiluu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Surma to the ground. Heiluu is now in Surma's guard.
Surma keeping moving, preventing Heiluu from controlling successfully.
Heiluuis looking to pass into half guard but Surma pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Surma is in guard.
Heiluu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heiluu is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Cassit Heiluu just wasn't active enough.
Heiluu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Surma blocks a jab.
Heiluu thows a body shot but no joy.
Heiluu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Musta Surma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heiluu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surma rushes Heiluu and presses him up against the cage.
Surma lands an elbow inside.
Heiluu wants a takedown.
Heiluu jumps guard and drags Surma to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Heiluu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Surma controls the pace.
Heiluu controls Surma momentarily but Surma frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Musta Surma was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Heiluu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Surma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heiluu jabs Surma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Heiluu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Heiluu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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!
Heiluu swings widly with a right hand
and Surma holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Surma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Heiluu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Surma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Heiluu.
Heiluu pulls guard effortlessly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassit Heiluu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cassit Heiluu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Surma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Surma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heiluu thows a body shot but no joy.
Heiluu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Heiluu throws a body punch but Surma moves out of range.
Heiluu with a hook.
Heiluu throws a lazy right hand but Surma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heiluu dives in and scores a takedown into Surma's guard.
Heiluu throws a strike but Surma rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Surma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heiluu looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Surma has picked Heiluu up and slammed him! Heiluu can't keep hold of the triangle and Surma manages to pass to side control!
Surma staying calm.
Heiluu can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu gets back to half guard.
Surma is looking to advance position but Heiluu won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Heiluu is controlling Surma's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cassit Heiluu has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Surma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Surma pinned against the cage. Surma gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cassit Heiluu is winning the standup battle so far.
Surma moves into the clinch successfully.
Heiluu jumps guard but Surma turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Heiluu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Surma walks away with a smile on his face. Heiluu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassit Heiluu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Surma has managed to clinch.
Surma lands a hook that snaps the head of Heiluu backwards.
Heiluu fails to pull guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Surma.
Surma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Surma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heiluu is trying to pull guard but Surma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassit Heiluu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cassit Heiluu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Heiluu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Surma throws out the jab.
Surma tries to close the distance and clinch but Heiluu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Surma connects with a jab.
Surma wants to clinch but Heiluu slips to the side
and Heiluu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Surma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Surma takes a swing at Heiluu's ribcage but misses.
Surma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Heiluu lands with a straight right. Surma didn't see that one coming.
Heiluu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heiluu lands a lovely overhand right.
Heiluu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heiluu shoots in but no luck this time.
Heiluu lands an overhand right.
Surma slips a jab from Heiluu.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Surma, as that shot connected.
Heiluu lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Surma sprawls well. Surma wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Heiluu gets slowly back to his feet.
Surma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heiluu shoots in for a takedown but Surma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassit Heiluu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Surma fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Heiluu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Surma is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu lands a body shot.
Surma slips a straight right by Heiluu.
Surma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heiluu shoots for a takedown but Surma saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Surma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heiluu.
Heiluu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Surma manages to avoid it.
Heiluu misses with a hook.
Surma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heiluu. Surma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Heiluu, as that shot connected.
Heiluu falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Surma counter with a right hand.
Heiluu misses with a looping right.
Heiluu circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Surma misses with the combination.
Heiluu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassit Heiluu clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Cassit Heiluu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Heiluu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heiluu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Heiluu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heiluu throws a series of punches but Surma moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Heiluu.
Surma defending well as Heiluu loads up on a big left hand.
Heiluu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Heiluu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heiluu tries to free his leg and advance position but Surma is retaining full guard.
Surma looking for a sweep. Not yet Surma, not yet.
Heiluu pushing down on Surma's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Heiluu is thwarting Surma's attempts to control the position.
Surma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Heiluu.
Cassit Heiluu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heiluu is pressing down on Surma's thigh, looking to free his foot. Surma is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu works his foot free and advances to mount.
Heiluu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Heiluu moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Surma has worked his arm free - good work by Surma!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu trying to control the position but Surma is working away.
Surma is trying to escape the position but Heiluu is controlling the position.
Heiluu cracks Surma with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Heiluu wants to control but Surma is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surma is looking for a sweep.
Heiluu laying and praying for a moment but Surma takes advantage and regains half guard.
Heiluu trying to advance position but Surma counters by regaining guard.
Heiluu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassit Heiluu had his way with Musta Surma in that round.
The cut man is working on Cassit Heiluu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice shot lands for Heiluu.
Heiluu misses with a lunging right hand
and Surma counters with a left and a right that stings Heiluu.
Surma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heiluu.
Heiluu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Surma pinned against the cage. Surma gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Heiluu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Heiluu is rocked!
Heiluu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Surma.
Surma fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heiluu takes a swing at Surma's ribcage but misses.
Surma tries to clinch but Heiluu is having none of it.
Heiluu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Surma counters with a good low kick that Heiluu was not able to check.
Surma ducks under a wild hook from Heiluu.
Surma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Surma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heiluu misses with an uppercut
and Surma holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surma trying to land knees to the body.
Heiluu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Surma gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Surma looking to throw knees to the head but Heiluu is blocking nicely.
Heiluu has Surma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Surma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassit Heiluu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Surma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Surma looking to slow down the pace here.
Surma throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Surma.
Surma is defending well against a takedown attempt.
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.
Surma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Heiluu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Surma to keep the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Surma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heiluu is trying to pull guard but Surma has him pressed against the cage.
Surma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oh Heiluu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Surma lands an elbow inside.
Surma lands an elbow just above Heiluu 's eye.
Surma lands an elbow that stopped Heiluu in his tracks for a moment.
Heiluu tries to pull guard but Surma holds him up against the cage and eventually Heiluu drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surma crunches a lovely knee into Heiluu's ribcage.
Surma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Surma pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Heiluu! Surma unloads with more strikes and Heiluu sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Musta Surma! Musta Surma retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Kemp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Yermolai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yermolai is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hollywood Undead: UNDEAD . The key to victory for Adam Kemp has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Kemp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksandr Yermolai !
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yermolai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kemp is fending him off so far but Yermolai persists. Nope, Kemp circles away and we're back to standing.
Yermolai throws a poor cross that misses
and Kemp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yermolai throws a jab but it's blocked by Kemp.
A bone on bone clash there as Yermolai blocks the leg kick.
No luck for Yermolai with that takedown attempt.
Kemp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yermolai .
Yermolai throws the left hand but Kemp avoids the punch easily.
Kemp connects with a leg kick. Yermolai looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slow jab from Yermolai misses its intended target.
Yermolai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kemp.
Yermolai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kemp throws a right and a left that Yermolai avoids nicely.
Kemp blocks a jab.
Yermolai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kemp counters with a nice kick to the body.
Yermolai looks gassed!
Yermolai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kemp is fending him off so far but Yermolai persists. Nope, Kemp circles away and we're back to standing.
Adam Kemp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Yermolai .
Kemp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yermolai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kemp connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yermolai momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yermolai walks into a straight right hand from Kemp.
Kemp wants to clinch up but Yermolai keeps it at a distance.
Kemp throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yermolai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kemp as he jumps to the side.
Kemp lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kemp lands a body shot.
Aleksandr Yermolai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kemp uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yermolai has time to react.
Kemp looks to score with a jab to the body but Yermolai is just out of range.
Kemp buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kemp lands a big head kick that sends Yermolai tumbling to the mat! Kemp takes a step backwards and waves Yermolai back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Yermolai is rocked!
It looks like Aleksandr Yermolai has been cut.
Yermolai gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Kemp points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Yermolai wakes up just in time to hear Kemp thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam Kemp!
Adam Kemp is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Adam Kemp thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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