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UPG 31: Break Down the Walls PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shael Connen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edu Xande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connen comes to the cage accompanied by Rock You Like a Hurricane. Xande is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Take What's Mine. Edu Xande will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shael Connen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edu Xande!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connen misses with a double jab.
A jab from Xande finds it's way through Connen's defenses.
Xande gets caught flat footed, as Connen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Connen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Connen chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Connen postures up in Xande's guard and throws a big left but Xande blocks it.
Xande preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Connen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Connen postures up in Xande's guard and throws a big left but Xande blocks it.
Connen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Connen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Xande's head.
Connen postures up in Xande's guard and throws a big left but Xande blocks it.
Connen throwing strikes from guard but Xande blocks nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connen wants to get up but he can't break Xande's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connen throws an elbow that misses. Xande uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Connen's guard. Nice move by Xande!
Connen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Connen is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xande looking to pass the guard.
Xande sitting in guard here, content to control.
Xande trying to control but Connen is working from the bottom.
Xande drops back looking for a leg! Connen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Connen manages to kick Xande off! Xande jumps back into Connen's guard.
Connen trying to control the position.
Connen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Xande on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xande pushes down on Connen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Xande is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Connen wants to control but Xande is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Connen is looking to improve his position.
Xande moves nicely into side control.
Connen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Connen is trying to control Xande's posture but Xande avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xande looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Xande throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connen is trying to improve his position.
Xande wants to lay and pray for a moment but Connen keeps working.
Connen is looking to regain half guard here but Xande keeps moving and retains side control.
Xande is looking to take a break and control but Connen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Connen struggling a bit here.
Connen tries to improve position but can't.
Xande has hold of Connen's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Connen seems comfortable defending it but Xande has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Connen is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Connen is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Xande couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edu Xande!
A less than humble Edu Xande misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikkel Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dim Mak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikkel Larsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dim Mak!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
No joy there for Larsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larsen.
Nice shot lands for Larsen.
It looks like Dim Mak has been cut.
Larsen lands with an uppercut that bounces Mak off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larsen throws a head kick but Mak moves out of range.
Larsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mak.
Larsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Larsen misses with an uppercut.
Larsen misses with an uppercut. Mak saw that one coming.
Larsen lands with a cross.
Mak slips a straight right by Larsen.
Larsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mak swats away the attempt to clinch by Larsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Larsen.
Larsen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larsen.
Larsen throws a head kick but Mak moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Larsen.
Mak ducks under a wild hook from Larsen.
Mak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Larsen lands a jab to the head.
Mak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mak loads up on a big right hand but Larsen slips the punch.
Larsen forces Mak back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen has had enough of the clinch but Mak keeps him there for the moment.
Mak lands a nice uppercut.
Larsen looking to slow down the pace here.
Larsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Larsen throws a body punch but Mak moves out of range.
Larsen misses with a hook. Mak ducked under it nicely.
Mak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Larsen.
Decent striking displayed by Larsen there.
Larsen sends Mak crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Larsen is motioning to the referee to let Mak up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Mak is rocked!
Larsen moves in close and cracks Mak with a massive right hand! Mak, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Larsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikkel Larsen!
Mikkel Larsen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arco Amon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Sevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arco Amon 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arco Amon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Sevenson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amon throws a hook to the side of Sevenson's head but Sevenson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arco Amon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sevenson.
Sevenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Amon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Amon looks to land a right hand but Sevenson moved out of range.
Amon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sevenson.
Amon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sevenson.
A jab lands there for Sevenson.
It looks like Arco Amon has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Amon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sevenson prevents it.
Sevenson tries to pull guard but Amon won't allow it.
Amon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Amon clinches with his opponent.
Amon is trying to break free.
Amon jumps into guard, dragging Sevenson to the mat.
Sevenson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Amon working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sevenson throws a strike but Amon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sevenson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Amon's guard.
Amon looking for a sweep. Not yet Amon, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sevenson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sevenson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sevenson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sevenson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sevenson trying to control but Amon is working from the bottom.
Amon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sevenson!
Amon landing punches.
Amon lands a big shot there that rocks Sevenson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amon with good strikes from the mount here!
Amon thowing shots but they're missing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sevenson working to try and regain half guard.
Amon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sevenson is rocked!
Amon goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sevenson turns into him and now he's in Amon's guard.
Sevenson is still in real trouble! Can Amon finish him?
Sevenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Amon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sevenson wants to pass the guard but Amon is keeping the position.
Sevenson throws a strike but Amon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Amon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sevenson's head.
Amon postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Sevenson covers up, he's hurt! Amon keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Amon and the ref steps in to end the fight! Amon can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arco Amon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Niska Laukaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Severi Suhonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suhonen has chosen Lentävä Kalakukko as his entrance music. 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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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niska Laukaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Severi Suhonen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laukaus darts in and clinches Suhonen up against the cage.
Laukaus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laukaus can't find room to land a body shot as Suhonen controls the action.
Laukaus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Suhonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Laukaus throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Laukaus as the two fighters clinch.
Laukaus lands a nice uppercut.
Laukaus gets through Suhonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Suhonen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Laukaus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Laukaus swings for the body but Suhonen moves out of range.
Laukaus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laukaus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laukaus throws a jab when Suhonen was well out of range.
Suhonen throws a hook but Laukaus avoids it easily.
Suhonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Suhonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Laukaus forces Suhonen back against the cage and clinches.
Laukaus misses with a knee to the head.
Laukaus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suhonen jumps guard but Laukaus stands there with Suhonen around his waist. Suhonen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Laukaus lands a body shot.
Suhonen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Laukaus struggles to land a body shot inside as Suhonen controls his hands.
Suhonen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Laukaus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Niska Laukaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Severi Suhonen.
Suhonen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Laukaus walks away with a smile on his face. Suhonen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Laukaus has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen tries to pull guard but Laukaus holds him up against the cage and eventually Suhonen drops back down to his feet.
Laukaus lands an elbow inside.
Laukaus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laukaus scores with a hook to the body.
Laukaus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Suhonen backwards.
Laukaus lands an elbow inside that Suhonen shrugs off.
Laukaus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Suhonen or not.
Suhonen looks gassed!
A hook to the body from Laukaus.
Laukaus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Suhonen backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Laukaus.
Knees to the body from Laukaus.
A left hand lands to the body for Laukaus.
Laukaus misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Laukaus.
Laukaus lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laukaus lands an elbow inside.
Laukaus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laukaus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Suhonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Laukaus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Suhonen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laukaus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Laukaus.
Laukaus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laukaus digs a right hand underneath Suhonen's ribcage. Suhonen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Laukaus lands a body punch.
Suhonen takes a shot to the head.
Laukaus lands a hook that snaps the head of Suhonen backwards.
Laukaus trying to land knees to the body.
Laukaus lands with a short shot to the head.
Laukaus tries a knee to the head but Suhonen blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Laukaus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Laukaus on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Laukaus as the two fighters clinch.
Suhonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short body shot lands from Laukaus as the two fighters clinch.
Laukaus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suhonen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Laukaus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Laukaus lands a nice uppercut.
Laukaus lands an uppercut.
Suhonen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Suhonen has a closed guard, preventing Laukaus from standing up.
Laukaus is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laukaus trying to control but Suhonen is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niska Laukaus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Suhonen moves out of range as Laukaus strikes.
Laukaus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Suhonen shoots for a double leg takedown but Laukaus sprawls well. He's pushed Suhonen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Laukaus lands a really nice looking cross but Suhonen seems unphased.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laukaus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laukaus closes the distance and pushes Suhonen back into the cage.
Laukaus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Suhonen's defenses.
A short left from Laukaus.
Laukaus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suhonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Suhonen slips a straight right by Laukaus.
Suhonen misses the jab.
Laukaus wants to clinch up but Suhonen keeps it at a distance.
Laukaus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Suhonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Suhonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Laukaus tries to clinch but Suhonen moves out of range.
Suhonen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laukaus is fending him off so far but Suhonen persists. Nope, Laukaus circles away and we're back to standing.
Laukaus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen shoots in but Laukaus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Niska Laukaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Severi Suhonen.
Laukaus doesn't manage to clinch there - Suhonen circles away.
Laukaus throws an overhand right that lands on Suhonen's shoulder, as Suhonen tries to avoid the shot.
Suhonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Laukaus.
Suhonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Suhonen checks a leg kick nicely.
Laukaus closes the distance and clinches.
Suhonen jumps guard but Laukaus stands there with Suhonen around his waist. Suhonen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laukaus lands an elbow that stopped Suhonen in his tracks for a moment.
Laukaus lands an uppercut.
A short left from Laukaus.
Laukaus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Laukaus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Laukaus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Laukaus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Laukaus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suhonen can do to turn this around?
Laukaus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Laukaus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice elbow from Laukaus.
Laukaus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A hook to the body from Laukaus.
Suhonen is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laukaus.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laukaus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laukaus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Laukaus.
A right hand to the body from Laukaus.
Laukaus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Laukaus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Laukaus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laukaus.
Laukaus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Laukaus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Laukaus on the inside.
Suhonen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Laukaus scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laukaus lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Laukaus on the inside.
Laukaus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Laukaus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niska Laukaus dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Suhonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laukaus tries to clinch up but Suhonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Suhonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Suhonen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Laukaus misses with a body shot.
Laukaus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Suhonen backs up against the cage.
Laukaus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suhonen.
Laukaus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Laukaus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Laukaus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laukaus lands an elbow inside that Suhonen shrugs off.
Laukaus lands a hook that snaps the head of Suhonen backwards.
Laukaus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Suhonen or not.
Laukaus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Laukaus trying to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Laukaus.
Suhonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laukaus tries to land a knee to the head but Suhonen blocks with his arms.
Laukaus tries to work over Suhonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laukaus lands a right hand.
Laukaus lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Laukaus.
Suhonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Laukaus scores with a shoulder strike.
Laukaus lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laukaus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Laukaus.
Laukaus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Suhonen or not.
Laukaus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Laukaus lands an uppercut.
Suhonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Laukaus lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Laukaus.
Laukaus lands a good knee to the midsection. Suhonen won't want to take too many of those.
Laukaus lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Laukaus.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laukaus.
Laukaus lands a shoulder strike.
Suhonen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Laukaus lands an elbow just above Suhonen 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laukaus scores a nice knee to the body.
Niska Laukaus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Laukaus lands with a right to the head.
Laukaus gets through Suhonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Laukaus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Laukaus lands an elbow that stopped Suhonen in his tracks for a moment.
Laukaus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laukaus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Suhonen takes a shot to the head.
Laukaus presses Suhonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suhonen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Laukaus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Suhonen backwards.
Laukaus crunches a lovely knee into Suhonen's ribcage.
Laukaus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Laukaus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Suhonen's face.
Suhonen is rocked!
Laukaus scores with a shoulder strike.
Suhonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Laukaus finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laukaus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Laukaus pushes Suhonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laukaus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Suhonen seems to have recovered his senses.
Laukaus lands a nice uppercut.
Laukaus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Laukaus crunches a lovely knee into Suhonen's ribcage.
Still in the clinch, Laukaus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Suhonen takes a shot to the head.
Laukaus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Laukaus pushes Suhonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Laukaus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laukaus lands a damaging elbow.
Severi Suhonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laukaus lands an uppercut.
Niska Laukaus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laukaus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niska Laukaus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laukaus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niska Laukaus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoelie Gan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Hoelie Gan enters the cage!
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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
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Enzo Soprano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hoelie Gan!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gan shoots in but no luck this time.
Gan shoots in looking for a takedown but Soprano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Soprano misses the target.
Soprano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice takedown defense from Soprano. No joy for Gan on that attempt.
Enzo Soprano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoelie Gan.
Soprano misses with a hook
and Gan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Soprano!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Soprano is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gan looking to ground and pound but Soprano is blocking nicely.
Gan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soprano is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Soprano holds on to Gan around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Gan avoids the attempt from Soprano to control.
Gan lands with some strikes.
Gan controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gan looking to secure an arm triangle but Soprano defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Soprano wants to hold on but Gan pushes him away.
Soprano blocking the ground and pound.
Gan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soprano is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano tries to reverse the position but Gan maintains control.
Soprano holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soprano is looking to escape.
Gan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano taking shots to the head.
Gan trying to control but Soprano is having none of it.
Gan has hold of Soprano's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Soprano manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gan throws some wild stikes that Soprano manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoelie Gan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gan with a poor takedown
and Soprano counters with a nice uppercut.
Soprano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soprano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab, jab by Soprano - just one landing.
Gan fails with a takedown attempt.
Gan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Soprano sprawls well. Soprano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gan gets slowly back to his feet.
Enzo Soprano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoelie Gan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gan walks into a jab.
Gan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Soprano as Gan shoots in.
Gan looks to land a left hand but Soprano moved out of range nicely.
Gan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soprano.
Soprano throws a poor cross that misses
and Gan counters with a nice leg kick.
Soprano throws a looping overhand right but Gan ducks down to avoid it.
Soprano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gan manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gan blocks a head kick by Soprano.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Soprano throws a lazy uppercut
and Gan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Soprano!
Gan landing strikes from the mount and Soprano is in trouble!
Gan controlling the position easily from mount.
Gan tries to control but Soprano wriggling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gan throws some wild stikes that Soprano manages to avoid easily.
Gan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gan misses with a head shot.
Gan controlling the position easily from mount.
Gan wants to control the pace but Soprano is squirming around nicely.
Gan cracks Soprano with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Poor strikes thrown by Gan there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Soprano can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gan has hold of Soprano's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Soprano manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoelie Gan 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. This is the final round!
Soprano swings widly with a right hand
and Gan counters with a single leg into guard. Soprano didn't expect that.
Soprano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gan looking to pass the guard.
Gan throwing strikes but missing.
Gan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ground and pound from Gan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Soprano is avoiding damage well.
Hoelie Gan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gan wants to control but Soprano is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gan throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Soprano works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Gan thows a huge punch but Soprano dodges it nicely.
Gan stalling away here and it's allowed Soprano to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gan looking to pass the guard.
Soprano keeping moving, preventing Gan from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Soprano kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hoelie Gan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Soprano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gan in his tracks.
Enzo Soprano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Soprano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Enzo Soprano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gan shoots in looking for a takedown but Soprano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Soprano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gan counters with a stiff right hand.
Gan misses with a takedown
and Soprano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Enzo Soprano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoelie Gan.
Gan slips a straight right by Soprano.
Gan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Soprano's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano throws a hook but Gan avoids it easily.
Gan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soprano defends it nicely.
Gan scores with a nice right hand.
Hoelie Gan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gan tries for a takedown but Soprano circles away easily
and Soprano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoelie Gan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gan 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoelie Gan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tuco Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salocin Zerep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendoza comes to the cage accompanied by Lamb of God - Descending. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tuco Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salocin Zerep!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zerep throws a right hand that Mendoza ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendoza also avoids with ease.
Zerep scores with a shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Zerep.
Mendoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zerep manages to avoid it.
Mendoza dodges the punch combination from Zerep.
Mendoza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zerep misses with a jab to the body
so Mendoza counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mendoza advances to half guard.
Mendoza is controlling the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendoza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zerep knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mendoza is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zerep keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zerep has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zerep defending well though.
Mendoza prevents Zerep from improving his position.
Mendoza looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zerep keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zerep really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendoza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza trying to pass the guard but Zerep defending well.
Mendoza trying to control from half guard but Zerep is working away.
Mendoza takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mendoza trying to control from Zerep's half guard. Zerep has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mendoza is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mendoza trying to control but Zerep is working from the bottom.
Mendoza decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zerep quickly recovers to half guard.
Zerep wants to improve his position but Mendoza is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mendoza is keen to just control but Zerep is a slippery customer.
Zerep taking some punishment here, with Mendoza in his half guard.
Mendoza with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zerep makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zerep.
Mendoza content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mendoza content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mendoza misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendoza controls the position.
Mendoza throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mendoza trying to control the position but Zerep is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendoza is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Zerep is trying to escape and Mendoza transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Zerep is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mendoza! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tuco Mendoza!
Tuco Mendoza really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Burning Fist Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aulis Makkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isibeda Tintti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makkonen's entrance music is Metsämiehen Laulu. A fine choice. 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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176 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aulis Makkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Isibeda Tintti!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tintti misses with a looping right.
Makkonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makkonen works over Tintti's head and body with a nice combination.
Makkonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tintti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tintti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tintti throws out a loose jab but Makkonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makkonen works over Tintti's head and body with a nice combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Tintti misses the target.
Makkonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tintti.
It looks like Aulis Makkonen has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makkonen gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Makkonen tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Tintti is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Makkonen buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Makkonen!! Makkonen is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Tintti throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isibeda Tintti!
After the fight, Isibeda Tintti was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Snihc Swyzcnski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speed has chosen Disturbed / Down With The Sickness as his entrance music. Mack Speed has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Snihc Swyzcnski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mack Speed!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Speed.
Speed shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A knee to the head by Swyzcnski.
It looks like Mack Speed has been cut.
Swyzcnski with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swyzcnski.
Swyzcnski trying to land knees to the body.
Speed tries to throw a body punch but Swyzcnski avoids it by throwing Speed back against the cage.
Speed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Speed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Speed manages to break the clinch.
Speed misses with a body kick.
Speed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swyzcnski's sensitive parts.
Speed misses with an uppercut.
Speed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Swyzcnski lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Speed.
Speed scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed moves out of range of the leg kick from Swyzcnski.
Swyzcnski misses with a double jab
and Speed counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Swyzcnski is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mack Speed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swyzcnski throws a push kick but Speed slaps the foot to one side.
Swyzcnski doesn't manage to clinch there - Speed circles away.
Speed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mack Speed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swyzcnski avoids the head kick by Speed.
Speed throws a jab but it's blocked by Swyzcnski.
A good leg kick by Speed.
Speed lands a leg kick that knocks Swyzcnski off balance momentarily.
Speed looks for the body kick but Swyzcnski saw that one coming.
Swyzcnski blocks a low kick nicely.
Speed moves out of range of the leg kick from Swyzcnski.
Speed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Swyzcnski.
A solid leg kick lands there for Speed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swyzcnski checks a leg kick.
Speed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swyzcnski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Speed checks it well.
Speed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swyzcnski.
Speed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swyzcnski's sensitive parts.
Speed throws a half hearted mid kick.
Speed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Speed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swyzcnski moves away.
Speed throws a push kick but Swyzcnski slaps the foot to one side.
Speed throws a head kick that misses.
Speed swinging wildly here.
Swyzcnski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swyzcnski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Swyzcnski.
Speed throws a head kick that half lands.
Speed is looking to chop away at Swyzcnski's legs.
Swyzcnski dives in and grabs Speed's left leg, looking for a takedown. Speed pushes down on Swyzcnski's head and hops out.
The crowd cheers as Speed lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swyzcnski doesn't seem phased though.
Speed on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Speed throws a head kick but Swyzcnski moves out of range.
Swyzcnski misses with a straight left.
Swyzcnski tries to clinch but Speed is having none of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Speed. That snapped Swyzcnski's head back.
Speed throws a wild body kick that Swyzcnski sees coming a mile off.
Speed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swyzcnski throws a low kick but Speed moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed misses with a left hand
and Swyzcnski counters with a solid body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Swyzcnski blocks a leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Swyzcnski prevents a body shot from Speed.
Speed on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Swyzcnski lands a good knee to the midsection. Speed won't want to take too many of those.
A right hand to the body from Speed.
Speed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swyzcnski tries to clinch there but Speed circles away.
Speed lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Speed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Speed is looking to slow Swyzcnski down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Speed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mack Speed's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Speed attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Speed misses with a low kick.
Swyzcnski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Speed misses with a head kick.
Mack Speed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swyzcnski throws a solid leg kick but Speed takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swyzcnski.
Both fighters circling a little - Speed finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Swyzcnski closes the distance and clinches.
Swyzcnski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Speed lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice right hand lands inside from Speed.
Swyzcnski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swyzcnski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Swyzcnski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Swyzcnski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Speed avoids the elbow strike from Swyzcnski, against the cage.
Speed is trying to break the clinch but Swyzcnski is controlling him.
Swyzcnski looking to stall.
Speed is trying to break the clinch but Swyzcnski has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swyzcnski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Speed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swyzcnski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Speed misses with the head strike.
Speed is looking to break free of the clinch but Swyzcnski has double underhooks.
Speed manages to break the clinch.
Swyzcnski blocks a head kick by Speed.
Speed fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Swyzcnski checks it well.
Swyzcnski moves out of range as Speed throws a body kick.
Swyzcnski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Speed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Speed swats away the attempt to clinch by Swyzcnski.
A head kick misses from Speed.
Swyzcnski tries to clinch but Speed moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed connects with a high kick.
Speed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Speed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swyzcnski forces Speed back against the cage and clinches.
Swyzcnski can't find room to land a body shot as Speed controls the action.
Swyzcnski tries a knee to the head but Speed blocks it.
Speed blocking some punches.
Swyzcnski tries to land knees in the clinch but Speed avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Swyzcnski misses with an elbow strike.
Swyzcnski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of stalling here from Speed.
Speed lands a nice shot to the body.
Swyzcnski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Speed - that landed with a thud.
Swyzcnski missing with knees to the body.
Speed misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Speed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Speed is trying to force a seperation but Swyzcnski has the dominant position.
Swyzcnski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Speed avoiding damage as Swyzcnski throws knees to the body.
Swyzcnski is trying to maintain a safe position but Speed gets an underhook and turns Swyzcnski into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Speed fails to land.
Swyzcnski tries to land knees in the clinch but Speed avoids the damage to the body.
Swyzcnski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Speed on the inside.
Swyzcnski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Speed tries a body shot but Swyzcnski blocks it.
Speed managing to block the knees to the body from Swyzcnski.
Speed scores with a hook to the body.
Speed struggles to land a body shot inside as Swyzcnski controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Speed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swyzcnski's elbow.
Speed breaks the clinch.
Swyzcnski wants to clinch up but Speed keeps it at a distance.
Speed lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swyzcnski blocks a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Speed throws a low kick, looking for Swyzcnski's leg but Swyzcnski calmly moves out of range.
Swyzcnski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Speed takes a step back to recover.
Swyzcnski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Speed swinging wildly here.
Speed circles away from the clinch attempt
and Speed counters with a nice kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swyzcnski 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 chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Speed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mack Speed's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Swyzcnski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Speed throws a lazy head kick
and Swyzcnski counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Swyzcnski moves out of range of the leg kick from Speed.
Speed misses with a low kick.
Swyzcnski tries to clinch there but Speed circles away.
Speed lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Swyzcnski tries to land a leg kick but Speed saw it coming and moves away.
Speed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swyzcnski.
Speed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swyzcnski.
Swyzcnski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swyzcnski slips under a jab from Speed.
A low kick from Speed misses
and Swyzcnski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Swyzcnski forces Speed back against the cage and clinches.
Swyzcnski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Speed is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed misses with the head strike.
Speed on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Swyzcnski wants to stall.
Speed throws a punch but it's blocked by Swyzcnski.
Speed is trying to force a seperation but Swyzcnski has the dominant position.
Speed breaks from the clinch.
Swyzcnski throws a series of punches but Speed avoids them all with ease.
Speed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swyzcnski tries to clinch up.
Swyzcnski throws a right and a left that Speed avoids nicely.
Speed misses with a head kick.
Swyzcnski checks a low kick from Speed.
Nice defenses there by Swyzcnski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swyzcnski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A big left from Speed misses.
Speed lands a high kick!
Swyzcnski throws a head kick but Speed moves out of range.
Swyzcnski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swyzcnski scoring well with a low kick there.
Speed stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Speed wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swyzcnski fails with the takedown.
Speed lands a leg kick that knocks Swyzcnski off balance momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Speed, right into the meat.
Swyzcnski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Swyzcnski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Speed manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed throws a low kick but it's checked well by Swyzcnski.
Speed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Swyzcnski. Swyzcnski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Snihc Swyzcnski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Speed lands with a slapping head kick.
A cross from Speed lands.
No luck for Swyzcnski with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Snihc Swyzcnski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swyzcnski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Swyzcnski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Swyzcnski avoids the head kick by Speed.
Speed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swyzcnski is looking to clinch but Speed is avoiding it.
Swyzcnski tries to clinch there but Speed circles away.
Speed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mack Speed is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Speed throws a nice outside leg kick.
Speed misses with a looping left.
Speed thumps Swyzcnski with a low kick.
Speed throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Swyzcnski to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swyzcnski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Speed misses with a double jab.
Speed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swyzcnski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swyzcnski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swyzcnski closes the distance and clinches.
Swyzcnski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Speed backwards.
Speed lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mack Speed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Speed 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mack Speed!
Mack Speed made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Right kick (T)KO, left kick KTFO. Which one was it this time?'.
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