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UPG 27: Can't Get Enough PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Trezeguet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon comes to the cage accompanied by Dark Tranquillity - Iridium. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as David Trezeguet enters the cage!
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Trezeguet!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trezeguet defending well as Dixon loads up on a big left hand.
Trezeguet misses the jab.
Dixon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dixon.
Dixon controls the position.
Dixon trying to control the action but Trezeguet is working from the bottom.
Trezeguet prevents Dixon from moving into mount.
Trezeguet is looking to reverse the position.
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trezeguet keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trezeguet avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dixon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dixon tries to score with some ground and pound. Trezeguet controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dixon controls the position.
Dixon lands an elbow.
Trezeguet on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dixon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trezeguet can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dixon cracks Trezeguet with a big right hand but Trezeguet just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Trezeguet is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Trezeguet regains half guard, as Dixon was trying to land strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is trying to control the action in half guard but Trezeguet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dixon in particular looking to stall.
Dixon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dixon not doing much here.
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!
Trezeguet is looking for a sweep. Dixon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dixon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Joey Dixon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dixon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Trezeguet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trezeguet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dixon misses with a straight left.
Trezeguet doesn't manage to clinch there - Dixon circles away.
Dixon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Trezeguet quickly recovers to half guard.
Dixon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trezeguet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dixon throws a strike but Trezeguet avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dixon trying to control but Trezeguet is working from the bottom.
Trezeguet is trying to control the position but Dixon postures up.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Trezeguet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dixon postures up and lands a big shot to Trezeguet's brow.
Dixon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Trezeguet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trezeguet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trezeguet keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Dixon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Dixon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dixon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trezeguet.
Dixon has a takedown stuffed.
Trezeguet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Trezeguet fails to land with a series of punches.
Dixon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Joey Dixon has been cut.
Dixon misses with a jab to the body
and Trezeguet counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dixon's knee momentarily.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but Trezeguet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dixon misses with a series of wild punches.
Joey Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon misses with an uppercut. Trezeguet saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon ducks under a wild hook from Trezeguet.
Good shot there by Dixon.
Trezeguet looks to land a left hand but Dixon moved out of range nicely.
Dixon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trezeguet tries to avoid it but Dixon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trezeguet to the ground. Trezeguet escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dixon.
Dixon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dixon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trezeguet sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Trezeguet.
Trezeguet looks to throw the jab but Dixon is out of range.
Dixon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon scores with a hook to the body. Trezeguet takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dixon misses with an uppercut.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but Trezeguet shows good takedown defense.
Joey Dixon is winning the standup battle so far.
Trezeguet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dixon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dixon misses with an uppercut.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but Trezeguet shows good takedown defense.
A slow jab from Trezeguet misses its intended target.
Dixon scores with a jab. Trezeguet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trezeguet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Trezeguet breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Dixon catches Trezeguet right on the button with a cross.
Dixon looks to land a left hand but Trezeguet moved out of range nicely.
Trezeguet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dixon.
Dixon misses with a body shot.
Trezeguet has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trezeguet there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dixon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Trezeguet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dixon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Trezeguet keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trezeguet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Trezeguet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey Dixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dixon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trezeguet is keeping the position for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Trezeguet keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Joey Dixon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Trezeguet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dixon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Dixon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joey Dixon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Dixon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Trezeguet sprawls well initially but Dixon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dixon thows a huge punch but Trezeguet dodges it nicely.
Trezeguet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dixon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dixon wants to take a breather but Trezeguet is having none of it.
Dixon trying to mount his opponent but Trezeguet defends it.
Dixon throwing shots but Trezeguet is blocking nicely.
Dixon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dixon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trezeguet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dixon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trezeguet defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon trying to control from half guard but Trezeguet is working away.
Dixon working the head and body with strikes.
Dixon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Trezeguet with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dixon is trying to control. Trezeguet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dixon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dixon thows a huge punch but Trezeguet dodges it nicely.
Dixon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dixon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trezeguet's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trezeguet keeps working.
Dixon is looking to advance position but Trezeguet won't allow it.
Dixon lands strikes from half guard.
Dixon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trezeguet knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Trezeguet is not content to let Dixon control the position.
Nice strikes from Dixon there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dixon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon working Trezeguet over with strikes.
Dixon is trying to control. Trezeguet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dixon 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.
Dixon is really struggling to control Trezeguet but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Trezeguet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dixon throwing shots but Trezeguet is blocking nicely.
Dixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trezeguet can do to turn this around?
Dixon is nestled in close to Trezeguet, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dixon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trezeguet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dixon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dixon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trezeguet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dixon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Trezeguet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Trezeguet won't allow Dixon to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is trying to control. Trezeguet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dixon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Trezeguet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dixon is working away from the top position though.
Dixon lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trezeguet trying to control from the bottom.
Joey Dixon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dixon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dixon'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.
David Trezeguet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dixon closes the distance and clinches up with Trezeguet, looking for a takedown. Dixon pushes Trezeguet against the cage but Trezeguet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Dixon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dixon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Dixon!
An intense looking Joey Dixon took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I don’t train, I meditate'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edu Xande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keke Pummel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xande comes to the cage accompanied by Take What's Mine. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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177 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edu Xande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keke Pummel!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pummel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Xande to score with a decent uppercut.
Pummel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Xande throws a leg kick but Pummel checks it.
Pummel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A right-left combo lands from Pummel.
Xande connects with a crisp jab.
Pummel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pummel throws a leg kick which misses Xande's front leg but catches the back leg as Xande tries to avoid it.
Xande dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pummel. That did some damage!
Pummel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pummel lands a two punch combo.
Pummel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xande checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pummel throws a leg kick but Xande moved away.
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!
Xande swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pummel misses with a left hand
and Xande counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xande takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Edu Xande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pummel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pummel throws a looping overhand right but Xande ducks down to avoid it.
Pummel misses with a wild body shot.
Pummel slips under a jab from Xande.
Pummel throws an overhand right that lands on Xande's shoulder, as Xande tries to avoid the shot.
Pummel misses the jab.
Pummel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pummel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Xande. Xande circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Xande throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pummel avoids the body shot from Xande.
Xande thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xande lands a jab-cross combination.
Pummel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xande moves out of range as Pummel throws a body kick.
Pummel looks to throw the jab but Xande is out of range.
Pummel thuds his right hand into Xande's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pummel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xande stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xande fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xande connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Xande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pummel moves away.
Xande misses with a wild body shot.
Xande uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pummel has time to react.
Xande looks to land a combination but Pummel avoids it well.
Pummel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xande takes the fight into the clinch.
Pummel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pummel blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xande misses with a punch on the inside.
Pummel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pummel looks to land a right hand but Xande moved out of range.
Pummel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Xande is out of range.
A left lands for Xande.
Pummel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xande was well out of range. Poor timing from Pummel.
Xande misses with a straight left.
A jab from Pummel misses.
Pummel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xande has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Xande lands a nice shot that snaps Pummel's head back.
Pummel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good work by Xande as he checks the leg kick.
Pummel looks to score with a jab to the body but Xande is just out of range.
Xande dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xande avoids the body shot from Pummel.
Pummel throws a right and a left that Xande avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pummel throws a low kick but Xande avoids it.
Xande lands with an overhand left.
Xande's corner calls for a 1-2. Xande obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pummel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pummel 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!
Pummel throws a lazy head kick
letting Xande counter with a right hand.
Xande takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pummel lands the left hand.
Pummel misses with a wild body shot.
Pummel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xande looks to score with a jab to the body but Pummel is just out of range.
Pummel tries to bum rush Xande with a series of wild strikes but Xande uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Xande scores with a nice strike.
Donk. Xande catches Pummel right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keke Pummel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Xande.
Xande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pummel manages to avoid it.
Pummel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xande misses with a looping right.
Pummel misses the jab.
Pummel lands a lovely overhand right.
Pummel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Xande looks to land a right hand but Pummel moved out of range.
Pummel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pummel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pummel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xande.
Pummel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xande. Xande obviously looking to wear him down.
A shot to the liver by Xande. Beautiful body shot.
A clash of legs there as Xande blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xande throws out a loose jab but Pummel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xande fails to land with a series of punches.
Pummel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xande.
Xande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pummel.
Xande checks the leg kick nicely there.
Xande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pummel manages to avoid it.
Xande throws a hook but Pummel blocks it.
Pummel ducks under a wild hook from Xande.
Pummel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pummel misses with an uppercut. Xande saw that one coming.
Xande on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pummel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xande. Pummel does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Pummel misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pummel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good standup being displayed there by Pummel as he connects with a hook.
Xande throws a jab when Pummel was well out of range.
Pummel staying out of range there.
Pummel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xande showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pummel.
Pummel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pummel throws a sloppy head kick and Xande moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xande slips a jab from Pummel.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xande.
Xande misses with a straight right.
Pummel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xande is out of range and Pummel settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pummel. Xande does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xande paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pummel avoids the body shot from Xande.
Keke Pummel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pummel misses with a body shot.
Xande is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Xande throws a right hand that Pummel ducks under and follows up with a left that Pummel also avoids with ease.
Pummel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xande.
Xande jabs Pummel right on the nose. Pummel blinks but takes it well.
Pummel throws a leg kick but Xande sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pummel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xande avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xande jabs Pummel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pummel tries to score with a low kick but Xande moves his leg out of the way.
Pummel misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pummel connects with an inside leg kick.
Xande throws an off balance right hand
and Pummel counters with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Pummel.
Xande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pummel.
Xande looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pummel feints and then cracks Xande's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Xande down.
Pummel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Xande is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pummel thuds his shin into the meat of Xande's side.
Pummel scores with a one two! Xande had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pummel swings for the body but Xande moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pummel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xande.
Pummel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xande.
Pummel walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keke Pummel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pummel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xande checks it well.
Xande lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pummel looks to score with a jab to the body but Xande is just out of range.
Pummel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pummel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pummel throws a series of strikes that have Xande backpedaling.
A lazy left from Xande finds it's target.
Pummel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Xande takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pummel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xande looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pummel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pummel throws out a powerful jab.
Pummel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xande misses the jab.
Pummel misses with a body shot
and Xande counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Xande connects with the punch.
Pummel lands with a cross.
Pummel thows a body shot but no joy.
Pummel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Xande misses with a body shot
and Pummel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pummel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xande throws a front kick aimed at Pummel's knee but Pummel avoids it well.
Pummel looks to land a left hand but Xande moved out of range nicely.
Pummel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Pummel.
Xande throws an overhand right that lands on Pummel's shoulder, as Pummel tries to avoid the shot.
Pummel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xande was well out of range. Poor timing from Pummel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pummel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xande sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xande swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pummel lands with a nice combination. Xande backs away looking to recover.
Pummel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Xande rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xande walks into a left hand.
Pummel avoids the body shot from Xande.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pummel.
Pummel misses with a body shot.
Pummel misses with a wild body shot.
Pummel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Xande misses with a shot to the body
and Pummel counters with a series of strikes. Xande will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pummel misses the jab.
Xande slips under a jab from Pummel.
Xande jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edu Xande has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pummel throws a series of punches but Xande moves out of range.
Xande looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Xande throws an overhand right that lands on Pummel's shoulder, as Pummel tries to avoid the shot.
Pummel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xande.
Xande throws a body punch but Pummel moves out of range.
Xande throws a leg kick that misses.
Pummel lands a glancing blow to the side of Xande's head.
Pummel missing with a left hand there. Xande was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pummel scores with a jab. Xande acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Xande is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Xande misses its intended target.
Xande thows a body shot but no joy.
Pummel misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xande on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pummel feints a jab promting Xande to slip. Pummel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Xande slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pummel slips under a jab from Xande.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xande throws out a powerful jab.
Xande misses with a low kick as Pummel jumps back.
Xande takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pummel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pummel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pummel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xande was well out of range. Poor timing from Pummel.
Xande throws a series of punches but Pummel moves out of range.
Keke Pummel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters circling - Xande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keke Pummel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pummel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keke Pummel!
A victorious Keke Pummel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warren comes into the arena with London Calling - The Clash blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 2, fighting out of London, Frank Warren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dante Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Melendez as Warren shoots in.
Melendez misses with a hook
and Warren counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot by Warren.
Warren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Melendez.
Melendez tries to bum rush Warren with a series of wild strikes but Warren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Melendez misses with a lunging right hand
and Warren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warren fails with a takedown attempt.
Warren scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Warren postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren in side control, throwing shots but Melendez defends.
Warren tries to move into full mount but can't pass Melendez's legs.
Warren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melendez keeps working.
Warren postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Warren in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Warren sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Melendez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Warren lands an elbow.
Melendez holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Melendez defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren is putting a hurting on Melendez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Warren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melendez keeps working.
Melendez dodges the ground and pound from Warren.
Warren lands an elbow.
Warren is working Melendez over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melendez parries the strikes from Warren easily there. Warren is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Melendez to escape.
Melendez pushes Warren away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Warren gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Warren lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Melendez down.
Warren sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Melendez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Warren working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Melendez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Warren misses with the ground and pound.
Melendez dodges the ground and pound from Warren.
Warren advances nicely into full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren with the ground and pound from mount.
Warren with a couple of short strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melendez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Warren.
Warren controlling the pace for now.
Warren punching from mount but Melendez doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Melendez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warren throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Warren lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Warren dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Melendez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Warren is fending him off so far but Melendez persists. Nope, Warren circles away and we're back to standing.
Melendez loads up on a big right hand but Warren slips the punch.
Melendez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warren.
Melendez looks to throw the jab but Warren is out of range.
Warren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Melendez swivels and escapes.
Melendez throws a poor cross that misses
and Warren counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Melendez's guard now.
Warren stands up over Melendez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Warren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Melendez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Warren trying to control the position from guard on top but Melendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warren 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren wants to pass the guard but Melendez is keeping the position.
Warren postures up in Melendez's guard and throws a big left but Melendez blocks it.
Warren working some strikes from top position.
Warren throws a big right hand that misses.
Warren trying to control the position from guard on top but Melendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Melendez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Melendez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Warren wants to control from the top but Melendez keeps moving.
Warren throwing strikes from guard but Melendez blocks nicely.
Melendez wants to stand but Warren is controlling the position.
Warren forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Warren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Melendez defending well though.
Warren trying to control from half guard but Melendez is working away.
Warren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Warren with the ground and pound but Melendez uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Melendez keeping full guard, as Warren tries to pass.
Melendez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Melendez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Melendez keeping full guard, as Warren tries to pass.
Warren scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warren stays in close to Melendez's body and controls the position.
Warren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warren won't allow Melendez to get back to his feet.
Melendez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Warren dominated that second round.
That's time! Warren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Warren feints and as Melendez raises his hands in defense, Warren changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Melendez working a defensive guard here.
Warren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Melendez keeping full guard, as Warren tries to pass.
Melendez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Warren tries to free his leg and advance position but Melendez is retaining full guard.
Warren throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Melendez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Warren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Warren stays in close to Melendez's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Warren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Melendez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Warren has passed into side control.
Warren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melendez keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Warren.
Frank Warren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warren working the body and head with strikes.
Melendez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Melendez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Warren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Warren creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Melendez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Warren tries to score with some ground and pound. Melendez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Warren looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Melendez is avoiding damage well.
Warren looks up at the clock and then as Melendez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Warren smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warren with the ground and pound but Melendez regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Warren trying to control the action but Melendez is working from the bottom.
Warren is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Melendez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ground and pound from Warren.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melendez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Warren's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Warren's back!
Melendez scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Warren is looking for a way out.
Warren is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez misses with punches from the back.
Warren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Melendez can do to turn this around?
Warren turns into Melendez and is now in his guard.
Melendez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Warren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Melendez is keeping the position for now.
Dante Melendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Warren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Melendez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Warren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Warren, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Warren!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Claus Clausen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Koslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boris Koslov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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196 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Claus Clausen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Koslov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koslov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Koslov does no damage.
Koslov throws a right hand that Clausen ducks under and follows up with a left that Clausen also avoids with ease.
Koslov scores with a jab.
Koslov lands an overhand right.
Clausen misses with a straight left.
Clausen just misses with a punch to the body.
Clausen lands a nice shot to the body.
Koslov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Clausen misses with a hook. Koslov ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clausen looks to land a right hand but Koslov moved out of range.
Clausen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clausen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koslov.
Clausen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koslov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koslov keeps the fight on the outside.
Koslov slips a jab from Clausen.
Koslov misses with a leg kick.
Clausen misses with a left hand
and Koslov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Koslov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clausen.
Clausen lands a nice shot to the body.
Clausen misses with a wild body shot.
Koslov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A low kick from Koslov misses
and Clausen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koslov tests Clausen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koslov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Koslov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koslov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Koslov throws out a loose jab but Clausen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clausen misses the body punch
and Koslov counters with a left and a right that stings Clausen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koslov throws a right and a left that Clausen avoids nicely.
Koslov with a nice cross.
Koslov misses with a double jab.
Clausen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Clausen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koslov lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koslov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clausen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Clausen takes a swing at Koslov's ribcage but misses.
Koslov throws a leg kick which misses Clausen's front leg but catches the back leg as Clausen tries to avoid it.
Koslov drops his hands momentarily and Clausen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Koslov.
Koslov misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Clausen misses its intended target.
Koslov scores with a nice strike.
Koslov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clausen.
A combination from Koslov does no damage.
Clausen thows a body shot but no joy.
Koslov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clausen misses with a looping left.
Koslov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clausen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clausen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koslov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clausen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koslov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koslov walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koslov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koslov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Clausen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koslov. Koslov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Koslov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koslov misses with a straight left.
Clausen misses with a body shot.
Clausen misses with a looping left.
Clausen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koslov.
Clausen finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Koslov's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Clausen falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Koslov!
Boris Koslov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Valhalla 160, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hekla Fengdu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and First Dag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fengdu comes to the cage accompanied by Get Naked. Hekla Fengdu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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222 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hekla Fengdu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, First Dag!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fengdu throws a wild body kick that Dag sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Fengdu.
Fengdu throws a head kick but Dag moves out of range.
Dag shoots in and bounces Fengdu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fengdu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dag.
Dag postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fengdu keeping full guard, as Dag tries to pass.
Dag postures up in Fengdu's guard and throws a big left but Fengdu blocks it.
Dag throwing strikes from guard but Fengdu blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dag loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dag accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dag slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dag trying to control but Fengdu is working from the bottom.
Dag cracks Fengdu with a solid left hand.
Dag postures up in Fengdu's guard and throws a big left but Fengdu blocks it.
Dag works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dag thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dag not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dag stalling.
Dag is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fengdu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dag trying to control the action but Fengdu is working from the bottom.
Dag wants to pass the guard but Fengdu is defending well.
Dag not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fengdu is in trouble now - Dag has advanced to mount!
Fengdu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dag on the ground.
Dag thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dag is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fengdu can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dag landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dag fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fengdu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
It looks like Hekla Fengdu has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dag controlling the position easily from mount.
Dag wants to control the action but instead Fengdu gets a body lock and reverses into Dag's guard! Nice work!
Dag is pulling down on Fengdu's head to control his posture.
Dag is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dag is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fengdu is just riding it out for now. Dag eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dag is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fengdu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dag.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
First Dag dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hekla Fengdu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dag goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fengdu throws the kick towards the body but Dag avoids it.
Dag closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dag lands a takedown into guard.
Dag with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dag throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fengdu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dag passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dag tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dag has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dag fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Dag are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fengdu dodges the ground and pound from Dag.
Dag works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dag misses with the ground and pound.
Dag controls the position.
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.
Dag working the ground and pound.
Dag tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An elbow from Dag crashes against the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fengdu dodges the ground and pound from Dag.
An elbow from Dag crashes against the mat.
Dag landing a few strikes.
Dag working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dag wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fengdu keeps working.
Dag landing a few strikes.
Dag thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dag works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dag trying to control the position but Fengdu is working away.
Dag looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fengdu is avoiding damage well.
Dag goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fengdu rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dag's guard! Nice work there by Fengdu!
Dag doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dag bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fengdu's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dag is looking to work some ground and pound but Fengdu has wrist control.
Dag throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dag advances position into side control!
Dag trying to control the action but Fengdu is working from the bottom.
Dag creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fengdu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dag throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dag landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fengdu dodges the ground and pound from Dag.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
First Dag showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hekla Fengdu'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dag waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fengdu.
Fengdu misses with a head kick.
Dag throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dag pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dag blocks a head kick by Fengdu.
Dag closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fengdu did well to prevent Dag getting side control.
Dag works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dag working Fengdu over with strikes here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dag lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dag punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dag is landing with some decent strikes but Fengdu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dag connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fengdu is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooh a big shot lands for Dag! Fengdu is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). First Dag!
First Dag spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Filippo Miragliani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snihc Swyzcnski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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201 lbs
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21
200 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Filippo Miragliani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Snihc Swyzcnski!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swyzcnski has managed to clinch.
Miragliani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Swyzcnski fails to land.
Miragliani scores with a nice hook to the head.
Swyzcnski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miragliani wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Swyzcnski has him pressed against the cage.
Swyzcnski misses with a knee to the head.
Swyzcnski throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Miragliani's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miragliani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Swyzcnski lands a good knee to the midsection. Miragliani won't want to take too many of those.
Miragliani digs a right hand underneath Swyzcnski's ribcage. Swyzcnski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Swyzcnski throws a head punch that misses.
Swyzcnski misses with a punch to the body.
Miragliani dodges an elbow strike from Swyzcnski.
Miragliani avoiding damage as Swyzcnski throws knees to the body.
Miragliani dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Swyzcnski tries a knee to the head but Miragliani blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swyzcnski misses with an elbow over the top.
Miragliani blocking some punches.
Swyzcnski misses with a knee strike.
Miragliani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swyzcnski walks into a stiff left hand from Miragliani.
Swyzcnski misses with a wild body shot.
Miragliani cracks Swyzcnski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Swyzcnski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miragliani moves away.
Miragliani connects with a single shot there.
Swyzcnski looks to throw the jab but Miragliani is out of range.
Swyzcnski wants to clinch up but Miragliani keeps it at a distance.
Swyzcnski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miragliani throws a shot from downtown. Swyzcnski moves away and avoids it.
Swyzcnski takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swyzcnski misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swyzcnski with a knee to the head.
Swyzcnski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Swyzcnski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miragliani's efforts to push away.
Miragliani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miragliani thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Swyzcnski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miragliani attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Miragliani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miragliani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swyzcnski avoids the head kick by Miragliani.
Swyzcnski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miragliani, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swyzcnski trying to land knees to the body.
Miragliani is working Swyzcnski over against the cage.
Miragliani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swyzcnski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Swyzcnski tries to land knees in the clinch but Miragliani avoids the damage to the body.
Swyzcnski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miragliani blocks it with crossed arms.
Miragliani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Swyzcnski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Swyzcnski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Swyzcnski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miragliani lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swyzcnski backwards.
Miragliani tries to circle away but Swyzcnski has him pinned against the cage.
Swyzcnski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Miragliani wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swyzcnski lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Miragliani breaks the clinch.
Swyzcnski moves forwards but Miragliani connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Swyzcnski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miragliani.
Swyzcnski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miragliani, pushing him back against the cage.
Miragliani blocks the elbow strike.
Swyzcnski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miragliani has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Swyzcnski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swyzcnski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Swyzcnski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miragliani is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miragliani holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Swyzcnski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miragliani backwards.
Swyzcnski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Snihc Swyzcnski will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Oooooh!!! Miragliani has knocked Swyzcnski down with a huge combo! Miragliani steps away and waves a wobbly Swyzcnski back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Swyzcnski is rocked!
It looks like Snihc Swyzcnski has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miragliani throws a leg kick but Swyzcnski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Swyzcnski is still on wobbly legs! Can Miragliani finish him?
Swyzcnski throws a sloppy head kick and Miragliani moves out of range easily.
Swyzcnski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swyzcnski gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Swyzcnski tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Miragliani is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Swyzcnski buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Swyzcnski!! Swyzcnski is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Miragliani throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Filippo Miragliani!
A victorious Filippo Miragliani thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Architect Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Yo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Yö - Likaiset Legendat. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Architect Pain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Yo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pain.
Pain digs a good hook to Yo's body.
Yo scores with a jab to the body.
Yo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pain throws a series of punches but Yo avoids them all with ease.
Pain throws a nice looking combination but Yo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pain swings for the body but Yo moves out of range.
Yo takes a swing at Pain's ribcage but misses.
Pain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Yo as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Architect Pain has been cut.
Pain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yo.
Yo throws a right hand that misses
and Pain counters with a series of strikes. Yo will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Pain.
A nice combination there by Yo.
Pain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yo.
Yo thuds his right hand into Pain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pain is rocked!
Yo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Pain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Timo Yo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yo lands with a good body shot.
Yo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain lands a jab-cross combination.
Pain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Yo moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Pain! Yo continues to tee off on Pain, landing with a left and a right! Yo connects with a right hand that leaves Pain sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Yo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Timo Yo!
Timo Yo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Atlas Kivi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Mendes (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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160 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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29
145 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Atlas Kivi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chad Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kivi scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Kivi does no damage.
Kivi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mendess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mendes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kivi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mendes.
Sloppy strikes from Kivi. Those never looked like landing.
Kivi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mendes's guard.
Mendes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kivi escapes and throws Mendes's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mendes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kivi seems to be working for a kimura but Mendes defends the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kivi trying to control from half guard but Mendes is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes looking for submissions off his back.
Mendes is not content to let Kivi control the position.
Kivi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mendes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kivi moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mendes.
Kivi is staying tight to Mendes's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kivi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mendes has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kivi lands a nice forearm strike.
Kivi has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendes working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kivi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mendes's face.
Kivi cracks Mendes with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kivi 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.
Kivi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mendes is rocked!
Mendes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kivi.
Mendes is still in real trouble! Can Kivi finish him?
Kivi loads up with a big shot that hurts Mendes! He's pulled Kivi in close but Kivi has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Mendes survive? More strikes from Kivi and Mendes is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Atlas Kivi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Topi Takala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takala comes to the cage accompanied by Volga. Speed has chosen Disturbed / Down With The Sickness as his entrance music. Topi Takala had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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194 lbs
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195 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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Topi Takala!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mack Speed!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takala lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Speed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takala.
Takala throws a right and a left that both miss.
Speed throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Speed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takala is able to avoid easily.
Speed throws a leg kick which misses Takala's front leg but catches the back leg as Takala tries to avoid it.
Takala smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Takala looks to score with a jab to the body but Speed is just out of range.
Takala takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takala slips a jab from Speed.
Speed is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice shot lands for Takala.
Takala avoids the body shot from Speed.
Mack Speed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takala throws a leg kick which misses Speed's front leg but catches the back leg as Speed tries to avoid it.
Takala scores with a shot to the body.
Takala just misses with a punch to the body.
Speed tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Speed.
Takala cracks Speed with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takala. Speed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Speed avoids the head kick by Takala.
Takala lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Takala getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Takala misses with an uppercut.
Speed throws the kick towards the body but Takala avoids it.
Speed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab by Speed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speed delivers a nice body kick.
That kick from Speed tenderised Takala's leg. Takala is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Speed.
Speed thows a body shot but no joy.
Speed lands a head kick. Takala smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick by Speed misses
and Takala counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Speed throws a head kick but Takala moves out of range.
Takala looks to throw the jab but Speed is out of range.
Speed staying out of range there.
Speed on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Takala throws a sloppy head kick and Speed moves out of range easily.
Takala has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Speed.
Takala connects with a single shot there.
Takala lands a nice hook to Speed's body. Speed takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Speed.
Takala blocks a head kick by Speed.
Nice shot lands for Takala.
Takala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Speed throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Speed misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Speed.
Takala throws a jab when Speed was well out of range.
Takala throws out a loose jab but Speed uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Speed.
Speed looks to land a combination. Takala sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Takala jabs Speed to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takala fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Speed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab lands there for Speed.
Speed looks for the body kick but Takala saw that one coming.
Takala misses with a straight left.
Speed connects with an inside leg kick.
Speed throws a sloppy head kick
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Takala lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Speed tries a low kick but Takala avoids it.
Speed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takala throws a nice looking combination but Speed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takala blocks a low kick nicely.
Some wild striking there from Takala.
Takala fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Speed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Speed avoids the body shot from Takala.
Speed does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Takala throws a body punch but Speed moves out of range.
Speed misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Speed.
Takala looks to land a combination but Speed avoids it well.
Speed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takala manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Speed throws a leg kick but Takala moved away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Speed!
Takala is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Takala blocks a head kick by Speed.
Takala scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mack Speed will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Speed has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takala finds it's way round the side to connect with Speed's head.
Speed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takala.
A head kick misses from Speed.
Takala connects with an inside leg kick.
Takala bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Speed's head backwards.
Takala misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Speed tenderised Takala's leg. Takala is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takala throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Speed.
Takala sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Takala throws a nice looking combination but Speed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Speed cracks Takala with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Speed is looking to chop away at Takala's legs.
Takala on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Speed. Speed obviously looking to wear him down.
Speed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Speed misses with a hook. Takala ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot by Takala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Speed.
Speed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Speed pushes Takala away with a front kick.
Speed takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Takala lands a right hook to the body.
Speed goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick by Speed misses
and Takala counters with a nice body shot.
Takala moves out of range of the leg kick from Speed.
Speed throws a head kick that misses.
Speed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takala tests Speed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Speed wants to slow Takala down by chopping away at his legs.
Speed slips a straight right by Takala.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takala looks to score with a jab to the body but Speed is just out of range.
Takala throws a leg kick but Speed sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Takala moves out of range of the body kick from Speed.
Speed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Speed is looking to chop away at Takala's legs.
Takala pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Speed back to the cage. Takala follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Speed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takala.
Speed throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takala.
Takala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takala ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Speed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head kick misses from Takala.
Speed misses with a leg kick.
Takala shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala scores with a head kick.
Speed throws a front kick aimed at Takala's knee but Takala avoids it well.
Speed throws a lazy head kick
and Takala counters with a right hand to the body.
Takala throws a head kick but Speed moves out of range.
Takala on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Speed. Speed obviously looking to wear him down.
Takala lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takala throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Speed tries to score with a low kick but Takala moves his leg out of the way.
Topi Takala is winning the standup battle so far.
Speed takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Takala blocks the body kick.
Takala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Speed throws out the jab.
Speed tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Speed misses.
Takala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Speed moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speed misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takala throws a leg kick but Speed checks it.
Takala is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Speed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Speed misses with a low kick.
Takala tries to bum rush Speed with a series of wild strikes but Speed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Speed lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Takala scores with a jab to the body.
Speed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Speed throws a head kick that misses
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
Takala moves out of range of the body kick from Speed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takala lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A cross from Takala lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Topi Takala dominated that second round.
That's time! Takala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Takala misses the shot to the body.
Takala displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Speed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circle momentarily. Takala darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Speed throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheers as Takala lands an impressive looking overhand right. Speed doesn't seem phased though.
Takala looks to score with a jab to the body but Speed is just out of range.
Takala throws a series of punches but Speed avoids them all with ease.
Takala chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Speed can pounce on him.
Takala misses with a looping right.
Takala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takala misses with an uppercut. Speed saw that one coming.
Takala looks to score with a jab to the body but Speed is just out of range.
Speed throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Takala.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Speed misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Speed.
Speed throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Speed throws a body kick that misses.
Takala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Speed, right into the meat.
Speed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takala lands a nice hook to Speed's body. Speed takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Takala misses.
Speed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Takala fails to land with a series of punches.
Takala digs a good body shot into Speed's ribs.
Speed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Speed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Speed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takala.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takala. Speed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Speed on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Speed.
Takala takes a kick to the side of the head.
Speed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Speed tries a head kick but it misses.
Speed misses with a leg kick.
Takala connects with a crisp jab.
Speed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Takala throws a hook to the side of Speed's head but Speed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takala will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A good leg kick by Speed.
Takala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Speed doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala checks a leg kick.
Takala throws a hook to the side of Speed's head but Speed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takala avoids the body shot from Speed.
Speed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takala is able to avoid easily.
Good work by Speed as he checks the leg kick.
Speed tries a head kick but it misses.
Takala misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takala misses with a two punch combination.
Speed misses with a looping left.
Nice jab there from Takala.
Some wild striking there from Takala.
Takala misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Takala blocks a head kick by Speed.
Speed slips under a jab.
Speed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Speed thows a leg kick but Takala checks it
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Speed misses the shot to the body.
Speed lands a head kick!
A decent looking cross lands there for Takala.
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!
Speed misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Speed throws a front kick aimed at Takala's knee but Takala avoids it well.
Speed misses with a low kick.
Speed swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mack Speed just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Speed misses.
Speed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Takala lands a jab-cross combination.
Speed throws a wild body kick that Takala sees coming a mile off.
Speed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Speed throws a low kick, looking for Takala's leg but Takala calmly moves out of range.
Speed attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takala.
A bone on bone clash there as Takala blocks the leg kick.
Speed is looking to land body kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Takala - that will leave a mark!
Takala scores with a hook to the body. Speed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takala misses with a wild body shot.
Speed has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Speed throws a sloppy head kick and Takala moves out of range easily.
Speed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Speed has time to react.
Speed is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Takala misses with a body shot.
A head kick from Speed lands but Takala takes it in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Takala.
Takala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Speed counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Takala blocks a head kick by Speed.
Speed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Speed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Speed closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Takala blocks a head kick by Speed.
A head kick misses from Speed.
Speed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takala's hands.
Speed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed tries to work over Takala's front leg with a kick but Takala checks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takala.
Takala avoids the head kick by Speed.
A decent looking cross lands there for Takala.
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!
Takala jabs at Speed's body.
Takala scores with a sloppy right hand. Speed should have avoided that one.
Speed takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Takala is looking to score with low kicks.
Takala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Speed fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Takala is out of range.
Takala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Speed takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Speed plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Takala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takala throws a body punch but Speed moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala tries to score with a low kick but Speed moves his leg out of the way.
Takala throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takala needs to keep his hands up - Speed had a free shot at his head there.
Speed catches Takala with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Takala misses with a leg kick.
Speed misses with a low kick.
Speed misses with a low kick.
Takala misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takala. Speed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Speed has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Speed there as he acknowledges the shot.
Speed throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Takala.
Speed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Speed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takala moves away.
Speed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takala buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Speed is looking to slow Takala down with leg kicks.
Takala looks to land a right hand but Speed moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speed throws a combination that misses
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takala throws a quick inside leg kick.
Speed lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Takala backs up against the cage.
A left lands for Takala.
Speed is looking to score with low kicks.
Takala's jab looks to have found its range, popping Speed under the eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takala on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Takala lands with a shot to the body.
Takala throws a body punch but Speed moves out of range.
Takala tries to land a leg kick but Speed saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Topi Takala had his way with Mack Speed in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Takala throws a lazy right hand but Speed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takala scores with a shot to the body.
Takala with a hook.
Speed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takala.
Speed moves out of range of the leg kick from Takala.
Speed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takala scores with a shot to the body.
Speed feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Takala's calf.
Takala thuds a left hand into Speed's body.
Speed lands a nice looking body kick.
Speed misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Takala.
Takala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Speed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Speed is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Takala throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala connects with a crisp jab.
Speed thows a body kick. Takala tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Takala throws a hook to the side of Speed's head but Speed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takala scores with a jab to the head.
Speed attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Takala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Speed throws a leg kick but Takala sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Speed throws a sloppy head kick and Takala moves out of range easily.
Takala checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Speed throws a head kick that misses.
Speed throws a low kick but Takala moves out of range easily.
Takala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Speed.
Speed misses with an attempted mid kick.
Speed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed tried to score with a low kick but Takala checks it.
Takala pivots, looking for a leg kick but Speed is out of range and Takala settles back down.
Speed walks into a jab.
Speed throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Takala misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takala throws a hook to the side of Speed's head but Speed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takala lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Speed connects with a solid leg kick.
Speed misses with a head kick.
Speed throws a head kick but Takala moves out of range.
Takala getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Takala connects with a leg kick. Speed looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Takala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Speed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takala is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Speed moves away.
Takala throws a series of punches but Speed avoids them all with ease.
Speed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takala.
Takala avoids the body shot from Speed.
Takala does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Speed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takala's sensitive parts.
Takala does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Takala scores with a jab to the head.
Takala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takala moves out of range of the leg kick from Speed.
Takala stalks Speed and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Speed's face. Speed staggers backwards, shaken.
Takala looks to land a right hand but Speed moved out of range.
Speed needs to keep his hands up - Takala had a free shot at his head there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Speed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takala throws a leg kick but Speed checks it.
Takala looks for the body kick but Speed saw that one coming.
Takala scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takala scores with a head kick. Speed tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A leg kick checked by Takala.
Takala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Speed was well out of range. Poor timing from Takala.
Speed throws a sloppy head kick and Takala moves out of range easily.
Speed on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Takala tries to work over Speed's front leg with a kick but Speed checks it.
Speed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Speed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Speed fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takala has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Speed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Topi Takala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takala 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:47
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Topi Takala!
Topi Takala retains his middleweight title!
Topi Takala thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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