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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Kagermanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kagermanov has chosen nochicho as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Floyd Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Kagermanov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Stark misses.
Stark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kagermanov dives in and grabs Stark's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stark pushes down on Kagermanov's head and hops out.
Stark tries to bum rush Kagermanov with a series of wild strikes but Kagermanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stark could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kagermanov counters with a two punch combo.
Stark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kagermanov counters by clinching up.
Kagermanov slows down the pace here.
Kagermanov fails to pull guard.
Kagermanov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stark prevents it.
Floyd Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Kagermanov.
Stark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kagermanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kagermanov moves into the clinch.
Kagermanov tries to pull guard but Stark won't allow it.
Kagermanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stark misses with a wild combination.
Kagermanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stark as he jumps to the side.
Kagermanov scores with a jab.
Kagermanov shoots in but Stark avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stark with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws a right hand that Kagermanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kagermanov also avoids with ease.
Kagermanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stark swivels and escapes.
Floyd Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kagermanov counters with a straight right hand.
Stark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No joy there for Stark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kagermanov avoids the body shot from Stark.
Kagermanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stark lands with a nice combination. Kagermanov backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kagermanov tries for a takedown but Stark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kagermanov looks gassed!
Kagermanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kagermanov throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kagermanov fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Stark does no damage.
Kagermanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Some wild striking there from Stark.
Kagermanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Stark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Stark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Stark.
Stark takes a swing at Kagermanov's ribcage but misses.
Stark sizes up Kagermanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kagermanov throws a push kick but Stark slaps the foot to one side.
Stark throws a series of punches but Kagermanov moves out of range.
Stark misses with a combination
and Kagermanov counters with a three punch combo that has Stark backing up. Stark nods at Kagermanov to acknowledge the strikes.
Kagermanov dodges the punch combination from Stark.
Stark lands an overhand right.
A punch combination from Stark misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stark slaps away a takedown attempt from Kagermanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stark throws a series of punches but Kagermanov avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Floyd Stark will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No joy there for Stark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stark throws a series of punches but Kagermanov avoids them all with ease.
Kagermanov fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Kagermanov with that takedown attempt.
Stark digs a good hook to Kagermanov's body.
Stark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kagermanov.
Floyd Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Kagermanov.
Kagermanov moves into the clinch.
Kagermanov is trying to force a seperation but Stark has the dominant position.
Kagermanov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stark fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kagermanov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kagermanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stark but Stark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stark stuffs the takedown.
Kagermanov shoots in for a takedown but Stark shows good takedown defense.
Stark throws a series of punches but Kagermanov avoids them all with ease.
Stark checks the leg kick.
Stark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kagermanov dives in and grabs Stark's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stark pushes down on Kagermanov's head and hops out.
Stark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kagermanov circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kagermanov tries to clinch but Stark moves out of range.
Stark misses with a two punch combination.
Stark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kagermanov.
Stark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stark misses with a combination
and Kagermanov counters with a series of strikes. Stark will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kagermanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stark swinging wildly here.
Kagermanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kagermanov dodges the punch combination from Stark.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kagermanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kagermanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kagermanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stark avoids it really well and circles away.
Stark keeps the fight on the outside.
Kagermanov darts in trying to clinch
and Stark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Floyd Stark is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kagermanov counters with a series of strikes. Stark will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kagermanov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A punch combination from Stark misses.
Kagermanov slips a jab and a cross from Stark.
Stark avoids the head kick by Kagermanov.
Kagermanov throws an overhand right that lands on Stark's shoulder, as Stark tries to avoid the shot.
Stark tries to bum rush Kagermanov with a series of wild strikes but Kagermanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kagermanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stark's head backwards.
Kagermanov is looking to clinch but Stark is avoiding it.
Kagermanov misses with a body shot.
Stark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Floyd Stark will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Stark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kagermanov tries to clinch but Stark is having none of it.
Stark scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kagermanov fails to land the takedown.
Stark misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Stark. Those never looked like landing.
Stark swats away the attempt to clinch by Kagermanov.
Kagermanov shoots in for a double leg but Stark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kagermanov shoots in but Stark avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Floyd Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Kagermanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kagermanov tries to clinch but Stark moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Stark. No joy for Kagermanov on that attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kagermanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stark throws a series of strikes that have Kagermanov backpedaling.
Stark throws a series of punches but Kagermanov moves out of range.
Kagermanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stark pinned against the cage. Stark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kagermanov throws an overhand right that lands on Stark's shoulder, as Stark tries to avoid the shot.
Floyd Stark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stark.
Kagermanov shoots in for a takedown but Stark shows good takedown defense.
Stark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kagermanov.
Stark throws a right and a left that Kagermanov avoids nicely.
Stark throws a right hand that Kagermanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kagermanov also avoids with ease.
Stark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kagermanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stark wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stark thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kagermanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stark throws a right hand that Kagermanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kagermanov also avoids with ease.
Kagermanov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kagermanov throws a head kick but Stark moves out of range.
Stark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stark leaves Kagermanov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stark moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stark slaps away a takedown attempt from Kagermanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kagermanov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stark.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark misses with a combination
and Kagermanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kagermanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stark as he jumps to the side.
Kagermanov slips a jab and a cross from Stark.
Stark is looking to wear down Kagermanov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kagermanov misses with a double jab.
Kagermanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Stark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kagermanov wants to clinch up but Stark keeps it at a distance.
Stark connects with a jab.
Adam Kagermanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stark slaps away a takedown attempt from Kagermanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Stark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stark, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Stark!
Floyd Stark thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikohito Himokiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitri Kasavanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Himokiri's entrance music is X Japan - Rusty Nail. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikohito Himokiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dimitri Kasavanov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Himokiri scores with a takedown into Kasavanov's guard.
Himokiri wants to control from the top but Kasavanov keeps moving.
Himokiri wants to pass the guard but Kasavanov is keeping the position.
Kasavanov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Himokiri stopping the sweep attempt from Kasavanov.
Himokiri throws a strike but Kasavanov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Himokiri working for a triangle but Kasavanov defends it easily.
Kasavanov drops back looking for a leg! Himokiri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Himokiri manages to kick Kasavanov off! Kasavanov jumps back into Himokiri's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasavanov is in close to Himokiri's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Himokiri will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Himokiri manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kasavanov controls the position.
Kasavanov gets back to half guard.
Himokiri blocks the strikes from Kasavanov.
Kasavanov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kasavanov works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasavanov is looking to sinch up a triangle. Himokiri throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kasavanov's body to avoid the submission. Kasavanov has instead reached around Himokiri's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kasavanov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dimitri Kasavanov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Whyte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hall has chosen Fire storm as his entrance music. Kenny Hall is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Whyte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenny Hall!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whyte rushes Hall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hall ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hall no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Whyte would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hall pushes Whyte off and scrambles back to his feet.
Whyte has closed the distance and engaged Hall in a clinch.
Hall is trying to push Whyte away but Whyte has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hall lands with a light punch inside.
Whyte stalling in the clinch.
Hall gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall throwing shots but Whyte is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Whyte trying to control from the bottom.
Hall is nestled in close to Whyte, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall 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.
Whyte wants to get back to his feet.
Hall is working for a submission of some sort.
Hall thows a huge punch but Whyte dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hall is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Whyte keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Whyte pushes Hall off looking to stand but Hall dives back in and keeps control.
Hall throwing shots but Whyte is blocking nicely.
Whyte might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Whyte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall moves nicely into side control.
Whyte tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hall presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Whyte can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Whyte knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hall on the ground.
Hall looking to finish with strikes here!
Hall punishing his opponent with strikes.
Whyte is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Hall! Whyte is hurt baaadly! Hall is firing away with more strikes - Whyte is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Hall!
Kenny Hall looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'ouch! This crap is real? '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boyko Borisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borisov comes into the arena with AC/DC - Thunderstruck blaring out of the sound system. Mark Kurt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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263 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boyko Borisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Kurt!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borisov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kurt backs up against the cage.
It looks like Mark Kurt has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Borisov keeping full guard, as Kurt tries to pass.
Borisov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kurt content to stall in guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kurt darts in and clinches Borisov up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov is trying to force a seperation but Kurt has the dominant position.
Borisov working hard to break the clinch.
Kurt has Borisov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kurt pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Borisov tumbling to the mat - Kurt dives into Borisov's guard.
Kurt cracks Borisov with a solid left hand.
Kurt decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Borisov, up you get!
Kurt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Borisov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kurt somewhat.
A punch combination from Borisov misses.
Borisov swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov scores with a one two! Kurt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borisov lands a leg kick that knocks Kurt off balance momentarily.
Kurt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurt passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Borisov!
Kurt looking to finish Borisov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Borisov!
Borisov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kurt on the ground.
Kurt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kurt fails to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kurt working for a submission but Borisov is keeping him at bay.
The referee warns Borisov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurt controlling from the full mount.
Kurt throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Borisov has his hands clasped together but Kurt breaks the hold and Borisov is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Kurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Kurt!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juan Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Hoppen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Young Wild and Free. On his way into the cage it seems that Juan Dos Santos has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Juan Dos Santos seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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130 lbs
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138 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan Dos Santos !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Hoppen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoppen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dos Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoppen throws a good cross that connects.
Hoppen misses with a double jab
and Dos Santos counters with a single leg into guard. Hoppen didn't expect that.
Dos Santos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dos Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dos Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dos Santos wants to pass the guard but Hoppen is keeping the position.
Dos Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hoppen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dos Santos , into his guard.
Hoppen is looking to stand up but Dos Santos won't let him.
Dos Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hoppen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoppen is looking to stand up but Dos Santos won't let him.
Dos Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hoppen is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoppen wants to stand but Dos Santos is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dos Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a triangle. Hoppen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dos Santos 's body to avoid the submission. Dos Santos has instead reached around Hoppen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dos Santos arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juan Dos Santos !
After winning the bout, Juan Dos Santos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Orren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Torrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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194 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Orren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddie Torrez!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torrez works Orren's body with a nice hook.
Torrez jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Torrez misses with a low kick.
Torrez misses with a wild body shot.
Torrez lands with a nice body punch.
Orren tries to bum rush Torrez with a series of wild strikes but Torrez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Orren throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Torrez 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!
Torrez thuds his right hand into Orren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Eddie Torrez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torrez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Orren tries to avoid it but Torrez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Orren to the ground. Orren escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Torrez stalks Orren and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Orren's face. Orren staggers backwards, shaken.
Orren is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Torrez.
Oh Orren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torrez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Torrez moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Orren! Torrez continues to tee off on Orren, landing with a left and a right! Torrez connects with a right hand that leaves Orren sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Torrez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eddie Torrez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Pikkarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Acelino Freitas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pekka Pikkarainen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Acelino Freitas's chin.
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149 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Pikkarainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Acelino Freitas!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pikkarainen misses the shot to the body.
Pikkarainen wants to clinch up but Freitas keeps it at a distance.
Pikkarainen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pikkarainen showed some decent athleticism there.
Pikkarainen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Freitas is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pekka Pikkarainen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fermintxo Eneko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eneko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Enter Sandman . Fermintxo Eneko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fermintxo Eneko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake James!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eneko shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense.
James stuns Eneko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Eneko has his takedown stuffed
and James counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
James controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Eneko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Eneko is retaining full guard.
Eneko being controlled here, momentarily.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jake James hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
James closes the distance and clinches.
James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eneko is trying to force a seperation but James has the dominant position.
Eneko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fermintxo Eneko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eneko blocks an uppercut.
James avoiding damage.
James tries to stall but Eneko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
James has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Eneko regains guard immediately.
Eneko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamesis looking to pass into half guard but Eneko pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Eneko is in guard.
James seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
James wants to stand but Eneko is controlling the position.
Eneko is looking to stand up but James won't let him.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eneko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Eneko wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eneko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eneko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.
Eneko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eneko misses with a few strikes there.
Eneko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Eneko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James throws a leg kick but Eneko sees it coming and moves out of range.
James misses with a lunging right hand
and Eneko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eneko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and James counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eneko is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. James showed some decent athleticism there.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Eneko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
James controlling the action here.
James wants to control but Eneko is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Eneko wants to control but James is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jake James.
James takes a swing at Eneko's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake James dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Eneko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
Fermintxo Eneko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eneko was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eneko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Eneko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables James to keep the fight standing.
James wants the takedown. Eneko is fighting it off but James persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Eneko's guard against the cage.
James stays in close to Eneko's body and controls the position.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Eneko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
James trying to stand up but can't free himself from Eneko's guard.
Jake James has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A punch combination from James misses.
James feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Eneko looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
James sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James wants to control from the top but Eneko keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jake James wasn't active enough on the ground.
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James tries a body shot but Eneko blocks it.
James prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fermintxo Eneko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eneko is trying to push James away but James has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries to circle away but Eneko has him pinned against the cage.
Eneko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A short uppercut from James.
James working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Eneko as James tries to tie him up.
James tries a body shot but Eneko blocks it.
Eneko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
James breaks from the clinch.
James gets a double leg takedown into Eneko's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eneko has a closed guard, preventing James from standing up.
Eneko working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eneko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because James is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
James stops Eneko from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
James throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Eneko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Eneko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows James to score an easy takedown into full guard.
James throwing strikes from guard but Eneko blocks nicely.
James engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Eneko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Eneko tries to get out of the position.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Eneko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jake James hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Eneko is just out of range.
Jake James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James misses with a wild body shot.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
Eneko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jake James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eneko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. James showed some decent athleticism there.
James perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Eneko is trying to maintain the position but James is very close to passing his half guard.
Eneko tries to get to full guard but James has control of the leg.
James performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jake James was stalling too much, according to the referee.
James scores with a shot to the body.
James misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eneko.
James connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Eneko's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eneko ducks under a wild hook from James.
Eneko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James cracks Eneko with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. James has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Eneko to stand back up!
Eneko is rocked!
James throws a pinpoint strike between Eneko's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Eneko crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and James scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake James!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lapu Lapu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapu Lapu has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Manny Pacquiao's chin.
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lapu Lapu!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lapu wants it to stay on the feet.
Lapu looks to land a right hand but Pacquiao moved out of range.
Lapu shoots in and bounces Pacquiao off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lapu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lapu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pacquiao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pacquiao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lapu wanted to stand there but Pacquiao had control of the position.
Pacquiao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lapu throws a big elbow that misses.
Pacquiao is looking for a triangle but Lapu pushes his legs off easily.
Pacquiao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pacquiao is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lapu wants to control from the top but Pacquiao keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pacquiao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lapu wants to control from the top but Pacquiao keeps moving.
Lapu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lapu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lapu tries to free his leg and advance position but Pacquiao is retaining full guard.
Lapu landing with the ground and pound.
Lapu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lapu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pacquiao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lapu is aware though and is defending well.
Lapu working some strikes from top position.
Pacquiao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lapu defends well.
Lapu chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lapu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lapu drops back looking for a leg! Pacquiao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pacquiao manages to kick Lapu off! Lapu jumps back into Pacquiao's guard.
Pacquiao is looking for a triangle but Lapu pushes his legs off easily.
Lapu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lapu wants to stand but Pacquiao is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lapu pushes down on Pacquiao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lapu is looking for a kimura but Pacquiao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lapu to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pacquiao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lapu.
Pacquiao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pacquiao is not content to let Lapu control the position.
Lapu prevents Pacquiao from improving his position.
Lapu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pacquiao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lapu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pacquiao is just riding it out for now. Lapu eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao actively working from the bottom here.
Lapu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pacquiao is just riding it out for now. Lapu eventually gives up the hold.
Lapu slips a nice elbow through Pacquiao's hands, connecting with Pacquiao's forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lapu trying to control from half guard but Pacquiao is working away.
Pacquiao actively working from the bottom here.
Lapu is pressing down on Pacquiao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pacquiao is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lapu Lapu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lapu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lapu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lapu throws a head kick that misses.
Lapu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lapu fails to land with a series of punches.
Lapu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pacquiao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lapu shoots in and bounces Pacquiao off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lapu scoring with some ground and pound.
Lapu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pacquiao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lapu has managed to get both his arms back between Pacquiao's legs - danger averted.
Lapu Lapu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pacquiao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lapu defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lapu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lapu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pacquiao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lapu working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lapu tries to stand but Pacquiao is controlling from the bottom.
Pacquiao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lapu defends it easily.
Pacquiao looking for a guillotine here but Lapu defends easily.
Lapu passes Pacquiao's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapu working the head and body with strikes.
Lapu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Well, if Lapu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ground and pound from Lapu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pacquiao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lapu lands strikes from half guard.
Lapu trying to pass the guard but Pacquiao defending well.
Lapu is looking to take a break and control but Pacquiao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pacquiao on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pacquiao is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lapu pulls his head out easily.
Pacquiao is looking for a sweep. Lapu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lapu working Pacquiao over with strikes.
Oh Pacquiao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lapu tries to stand and escape but Pacquiao is controlling the position.
Pacquiao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lapu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pacquiao on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lapu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lapu unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Pacquiao wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Lapu celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lapu Lapu!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mario Balotelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Nate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario Balotelli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mario Balotelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Liam Nate!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Balotelli.
Nate closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Balotelli did well to prevent Nate getting side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nate stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Balotelli to get to his feet.
Balotelli moves into the clinch.
Nate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nate working hard to break the clinch.
Balotelli pulls guard effortlessly.
Nate stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Balotelli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nate.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balotelli throws a hook but Nate avoids it easily.
Nate shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Nate stands up from mount. Strange move.
Nate shoots for a takedown but Balotelli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Balotelli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Balotelli has managed to clinch.
Balotelli lands with a short shot to the head.
Balotelli wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nate wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nate is trying to force a seperation but Balotelli has the dominant position.
Nate wants to get back to striking at distance but Balotelli won't allow it.
Nate is fighting off a takedown attempt but Balotelli is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Nate to the mat. Nate regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nate kicks Balotelli off and gets to his feet.
Balotelli is breathing heavily.
Nate misses with a double jab.
Nate misses with a few strikes there.
Balotelli throws a jab but it's blocked by Nate.
Nate looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nate wants to stand up but Balotelli is controlling the position.
Nate postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Balotelli to stand up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balotelli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horrible takedown by Nate or perhaps it was just good defense by Balotelli which made him look bad.
Mario Balotelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Nate.
Balotelli thuds his right hand into Nate's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nate.
Balotelli has Nate up against the cage in a clinch.
Nate wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Balotelli looks to throw the jab but Nate is out of range.
Nate moves out of range as Balotelli strikes.
Balotelli is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Balotelli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Balotelli moves away from the strike by Nate.
Mario Balotelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nate!
A left and a right from Nate both land. Nice combination.
Nate shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Balotelli but Balotelli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Balotelli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nate has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nate there as he acknowledges the shot.
Balotelli clinches up with Nate and pushes him back against the cage.
Balotelli breaks the clinch.
Balotelli misses with a hook.
Nate misses with a two punch combination.
Balotelli throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Nate does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Nate. Those never looked like landing.
Balotelli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Balotelli rushes Nate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Balotelli pulls guard successfully.
Balotelli really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nate stands and steps away. Balotelli gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Balotelli connects with a jab.
Nate scores with a one two! Balotelli had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Balotelli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Balotelli.
Nate throws a right and a left that Balotelli avoids nicely.
Balotelli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balotelli lands with a hook. Nate tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nate is rocked!
Balotelli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nate is still on wobbly legs! Can Balotelli finish him?
Balotelli is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Balotelli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Balotelli forces Nate back against the cage and clinches.
Balotelli pulls guard effortlessly.
Nate decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Balotelli, up you get!
Balotelli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balotelli misses with a left hand
and Nate counters with a three punch combo that has Balotelli backing up. Balotelli nods at Nate to acknowledge the strikes.
Nate shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Balotelli pinned against the cage. Balotelli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nate ducks under a wild hook from Balotelli.
Nate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balotelli.
Balotelli has closed the distance and engaged Nate in a clinch.
Balotelli keeps control of Nate as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Balotelli pulls Nate into guard.
Nate stands up and waves to Balotelli to follow him.
Balotelli misses with a hook.
Nate shoots for a takedown but Balotelli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Balotelli throws a looping overhand right but Nate ducks down to avoid it.
Nate seems to have recovered his senses.
Balotelli throws a jab but it's blocked by Nate.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nate throws a series of punches but Balotelli moves out of range.
Balotelli lands a jab.
Balotelli slaps away a takedown attempt from Nate, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mario Balotelli will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Balotelli doesn't manage to clinch there - Nate circles away.
Nice cross by Balotelli.
Nate throws a one two combo.
Balotelli takes the fight into the clinch.
Balotelli has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nate uses from the top position.
Nate decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nate fails to land with a series of punches.
Nate shoots in for a takedown but Balotelli shows good takedown defense.
Balotelli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Balotelli misses with a looping right.
Nate shoots in for a takedown but Balotelli shows good takedown defense.
Nate with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Balotelli to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Balotelli misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Balotelli misses the target.
Balotelli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Balotelli has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nate is fighting off a takedown attempt but Balotelli is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Nate to the mat. Nate regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nate wants to get back to his feet but Balotelli is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nate pushes Balotelli off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Balotelli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nate in his tracks.
Nate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Balotelli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mario Balotelli is winning the standup battle so far.
Nate closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Balotelli's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balotelli has a closed guard, preventing Nate from standing up.
Balotelli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balotelli is working an open guard so Nate takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Balotelli.
Balotelli clinches with his opponent.
Nate is trying to force a seperation but Balotelli has the dominant position.
Balotelli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nate manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Balotelli on his heels. He'll look to pass Balotelli's guard now, I'm sure.
Nate stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Balotelli misses with a hook.
Nate shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nate was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Balotelli is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Nate stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nate slips a straight right by Balotelli.
Balotelli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Nate's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nate manages to break the clinch.
Balotelli works the jab nicely.
Balotelli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nate.
Balotelli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nate has time to react.
Balotelli throws a jab but it's blocked by Nate.
Nate works over Balotelli's head and body with a nice combination.
Balotelli cracks Nate with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nate shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balotelli as he avoids it easily.
Mario Balotelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Nate.
Nate on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nate tries to move into range but Balotelli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nate has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Balotelli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Balotelli as he connects with a hook.
Nate closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balotelli connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Nate stands up and beckons Balotelli to join him on the feet.
Balotelli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Balotelli gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nate to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nate prevents Balotelli from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nate stands and steps away. Balotelli gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Balotelli is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Nate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Balotelli rushes Nate and presses him up against the cage.
Nate tries to break free but Balotelli pushes him back against the cage.
Nate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nate has had enough of the clinch but Balotelli keeps him there for the moment.
Balotelli tries to pull guard but Nate forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Balotelli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Balotelli pulls guard.
Balotelli is working an open guard so Nate takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nate lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nate throws a right and a left that Balotelli avoids nicely.
Balotelli lunges at Nate with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nate's hand.
Balotelli misses with a looping left.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nate scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nate postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Balotelli to stand up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Balotelli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balotelli.
Balotelli throws a jab when Nate was well out of range.
Balotelli looks to land a right hand but Nate moved out of range.
Liam Nate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nate shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Balotelli defends it nicely.
Nate swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Balotelli missing with a left hand there. Nate was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nate changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balotelli tries to avoid it but Nate manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balotelli to the ground. Balotelli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Balotelli clinches with his opponent.
Balotelli gets control of Nate's arms and successfully pulls guard. Balotelli will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Liam Nate has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nate decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Balotelli, up you get!
Balotelli forces Nate back against the cage and clinches.
Nate is trying to break free.
Balotelli is trying to pull guard but Nate turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balotelli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nate has him pressed against the cage.
Nate working hard to break the clinch.
Balotelli fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Balotelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nate working hard to break the clinch.
Nate keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Balotelli's efforts to push 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!
Balotelli has Nate pressed against the cage, preventing Nate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nate is trying to break the clinch but Balotelli is controlling him.
Balotelli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mario Balotelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Balotelli misses.
Some wild striking there from Nate.
Balotelli misses with a looping right.
Nate fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Balotelli avoids it really well and circles away.
Nate blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nate throws a right hand that Balotelli ducks under and follows up with a left that Balotelli also avoids with ease.
Balotelli takes the fight into the clinch.
Nate working hard to break the clinch.
Balotelli jumps into guard, dragging Nate to the mat.
Nate prevents Balotelli from getting back to his feet.
Nate stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Balotelli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nate.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nate.
Balotelli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nate on the ground.
Nate has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Balotelli has closed the distance and engaged Nate in a clinch.
Balotelli wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Balotelli has Nate pressed against the cage, preventing Nate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Balotelli tries for a takedown but Nate manages to get underhooks.
Nate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nate tries to circle away but Balotelli has him pinned against the cage.
Balotelli tries to pull guard but Nate holds him up against the cage and eventually Balotelli drops back down to his feet.
Balotelli prevents Nate from breaking the clinch.
Balotelli pulls guard effortlessly.
Nate gets to his feet. Balotelli looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balotelli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Balotelli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nate breaks from the clinch.
Nate tries to bum rush Balotelli with a series of wild strikes but Balotelli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nate swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Balotelli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Liam Nate.
I think Nate has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Nate!
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