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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Sakkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isei Takurata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakkinen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rotten Sound - Burden. Takurata has chosen In the City 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Sakkinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Isei Takurata!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakkinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Takurata sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sakkinen somewhat.
Sakkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takurata.
Takurata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takurata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sakkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sakkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takurata.
A swing and a miss from Takurata.
Sakkinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Takurata tries to sprawl out of it but Sakkinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Takurata manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Takurata misses with a two punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Takurata as Sakkinen shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikko Sakkinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takurata swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sakkinen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sakkinen has gone for a leg lock! Takurata slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sakkinen's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakkinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakkinen, not yet.
Sakkinen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Takurata controls the pace.
Sakkinen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Takurata puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Takurata looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takurata wants to pass to mount but Sakkinen is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakkinen gets full guard.
Sakkinen is looking to stand up but Takurata isn't so interested in that idea.
Sakkinen keeping full guard, as Takurata tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sakkinen holds on and takes a little breather.
Takurata tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakkinen is retaining full guard.
Takurata is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Takurata's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Isei Takurata has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Takurata scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takurata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakkinen wants to clinch.
Takurata lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big left from Takurata misses.
Isei Takurata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takurata lands with an overhand left.
Takurata fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sakkinen on the side of the head.
Takurata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sakkinen thumps Takurata with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takurata missing with a left hand there. Sakkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takurata.
Sakkinen avoids the body shot from Takurata.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakkinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takurata as he avoids it easily.
Takurata connects with the punch.
Takurata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Takurata.
Takurata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakkinen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takurata circles away.
Takurata stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takurata wants it to stay on the feet.
Sakkinen shoots in and drives through. Takurata sprawls well.
Isei Takurata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takurata throws an off balance right hand
and Sakkinen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Takurata's knee momentarily.
Takurata swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sakkinen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Takurata's knee momentarily.
Takurata scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sakkinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takurata tries to avoid it but Sakkinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takurata to the ground. Takurata escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Takurata drops Sakkinen with a big left hand! Sakkinen is injured, injured bad! Takurata jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isei Takurata!
Isei Takurata was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Sykes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladamir Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wladamir Klitschko 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Sykes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wladamir Klitschko!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sykes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sykes scores with a takedown into Klitschko's guard.
Klitschko wants to get back to his feet but Sykes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sykes tries to free his leg and advance position but Klitschko is retaining full guard.
Klitschko can't keep his opponent in guard - Sykes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sykes wants to work for an arm triangle but Klitschko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sykes stands up from half guard.
Klitschko misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykes moves out of range of the leg kick from Klitschko.
Sykes clinches up against the cage.
Klitschko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Klitschko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sykes is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Klitschko can't fight it off and eventually Sykes manages to take the fight to the floor. Klitschko looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sykes wants to control from the top but Klitschko keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Klitschko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Klitschko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sykes controls the pace.
Klitschko keeping moving, preventing Sykes from controlling successfully.
Sykes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Klitschko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Klitschko has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko wants to stand but Sykes is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sykes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sykes pulls Klitschko in close to prevent any damage.
We're going to have a standup here because Bill Sykes wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sykes shoots for a double leg takedown but Klitschko sprawls well. He's pushed Sykes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klitschko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wladamir Klitschko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klitschko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Klitschko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Klitschko lands a jab.
Sykes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No luck for Sykes with that takedown attempt.
Klitschko swinging wildly here.
Klitschko misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykes closes the distance and clinches up with Klitschko, looking for a takedown. Sykes pushes Klitschko against the cage but Klitschko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Sykes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klitschko throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko digs a good body shot into Sykes's ribs.
Klitschko misses with a series of wild punches.
Sykes takes one to the side of the head.
Klitschko misses with a wild combination.
Sykes gets tackled into the cage by Klitschko. Klitschko maintains the clinch.
Sykes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Klitschko's efforts to push away.
Sykes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Klitschko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sykes looking for a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klitschko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sykes has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wladamir Klitschko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Klitschko slaps away a takedown attempt from Sykes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Klitschko leaves Sykes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sykes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Klitschko quickly recovers to half guard.
Sykes is taking a breather. Klitschko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sykes is looking for a kimura here.
Sykes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Klitschko has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sykes stops Klitschko from getting back to his feet.
Klitschko is refusing to be controlled, as Sykes sits in half guard.
Sykes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Klitschko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sykes.
Sykes looks to land a strike but Klitschko avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bill Sykes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykes stops Klitschko from standing up.
Sykes trying to control the position from guard on top but Klitschko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klitschko wants to stand up but Sykes is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bill Sykes has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sykes drives through with a takedown into Klitschko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sykes stands and throws Klitschko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Klitschko is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sykes asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Klitschko is not content to let Sykes control the position.
Sykes moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sykes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sykes moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Sykes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sykes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sykes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sykes wants to pass the guard but Klitschko is keeping the position.
Sykes is working hard here to advance position.
Sykes stops Klitschko from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bill Sykes wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sykes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Klitschko defends it nicely.
Klitschko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sykes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Klitschko but Klitschko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Klitschko throws a combination that misses
and Sykes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sykes.
Sykes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Klitschko keeping moving, preventing Sykes from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykes stands and steps away. Klitschko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Klitschko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sykes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Sykes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykes shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sykes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Klitschko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sykes somewhat.
Klitschko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sykes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sykes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Klitschko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Klitschko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sykes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sykes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sykes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Klitschko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Klitschko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Klitschko lands an overhand right.
Klitschko connects with a nice looking jab.
Klitschko misses with a two punch combination.
Klitschko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sykes backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Klitschko tries to avoid it but Sykes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Klitschko to the ground. Klitschko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Klitschko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sykes's head.
Klitschko works the jab nicely.
Sykes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wladamir Klitschko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Klitschko throws a right hand that Sykes ducks under and follows up with a left that Sykes also avoids with ease.
Klitschko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sykes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Klitschko breaks the clinch.
Sykes looking to score a takedown here. Klitschko is defending well but Sykes drives through and ends up in Klitschko's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sykes wants to control from the top but Klitschko keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wladamir Klitschko.
I think Klitschko 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beck Bom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Beck Bom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Logan Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bom fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sackett is out of range.
Bom lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bom pushes Sackett up against the cage in a clinch.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sackett fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bom lands a jab.
Sackett shoots in and bounces Bom off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sackett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bom lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sackett!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sackett is squirming around, avoiding Bom's attempts to control the action.
Sackett is trying to escape the mount.
Bom tries to control but Sackett wriggling away.
Bom wants to control but instead Sackett manages to regain half guard.
Sackett wants to control but Bom is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sackett keeps working.
Sackett is looking for a sweep. Bom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sackett actively working from the bottom here.
Sackett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bom wants to pass the guard but Sackett is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett looking for submissions off his back.
Sackett wants to improve his position but Bom is controlling well.
Bom wants to take a breather but Sackett is having none of it.
Sackett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bom wants to pass the guard but Sackett is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett is looking for a sweep. Bom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sackett is defending against the submission attempts here by Bom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett tries to roll over but Bom keeps him under control.
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 Beck Bom will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sackett tries to sprawl but Bom drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sackett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sackett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Bom from controlling successfully.
Sackett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bom wants to stand but Sackett has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bom is aware though and is defending well.
Bom working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sackett's head.
Sackett is looking for a triangle but Bom pushes his legs off easily.
Sackett has an active guard here but Bom has managed to pass into half guard.
Sackett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sackett wants to sweep but Bom has passed to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett dodges the ground and pound from Bom.
Sackett is trying to get back to half guard.
Bom wants to control but Sackett is keeping him busy.
Bom controlling the position from side mount.
Bom cracks Sackett with a big right hand but Sackett just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett is trying to improve his position.
Sackett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bom stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Bom as the two fighters clinch.
Bom is looking to control Sackett's arms but Sackett gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bom has his back to the cage.
Sackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett blocks a head kick by Bom.
Beck Bom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sackett throws the left hand but Bom avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bom fails with the takedown
and Sackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sackett shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sackett was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sackett goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bom turns into him and now he's in Sackett's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sackett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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 Beck Bom will probably get the nod.
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!
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sackett circles away.
Bom has closed the distance and engaged Sackett in a clinch.
Bom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bom's defenses.
A short right from Sackett.
Bom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sackett creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sackett lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Beck Bom has been cut.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Sackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett scores with a shoulder strike.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bom has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sackett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beck Bom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Sackett.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sackett pulls guard successfully.
Sackett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bom passes into side control.
Sackett is trying to improve his position.
Sackett sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bom's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bom's back!
Logan Sackett has got the better of the ground game so far.
I really don't envy Bom right now.
Sackett scores with punches to the body.
Sackett is working the ground and pound. Can Bom escape?
Sackett has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Sackett. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Sackett lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Bom hold on?!
Bom trying to control the hands but Sackett breaks the grip.
Sackett is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Bom. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Sackett lands strikes to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett trying to control momentarily.
Sackett is striking from the back but Bom escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Sackett wants to free his trapped foot but Bom is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sackett.
Sackett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bom has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sackett wants to take a breather but Bom is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett is looking for a kimura here.
Sackett slips a nice elbow through Bom's hands, connecting with Bom's forehead.
Bom tries to kick Sackett off but Sackett keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sackett wants to pass the guard but Bom is defending well.
Bom wants to get back to full guard.
Logan Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sackett moves into full mount! Bom won't be happy about that!
Sackett wants to take Bom's back but he can't do it this time.
Beck Bom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sackett working the ground and pound effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Sackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Beck Bom!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edson Arantes Do Nascimento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Maynard has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Edson Arantes Do Nascimento's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edson Arantes Do Nascimento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do Nascimento blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Maynard.
Do Nascimento swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Do Nascimento misses with a few strikes there.
Maynard thumps Do Nascimento with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Maynard.
Do Nascimento connects with a leg kick. Maynard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maynard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Do Nascimento misses with a hook.
Do Nascimento thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Maynard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maynard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Do Nascimento avoids the head kick by Maynard.
A nice inside leg kick there by Do Nascimento. That's going to slow Maynard down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maynard. That's going to slow Do Nascimento down.
Do Nascimento takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maynard drops his hands momentarily and Do Nascimento takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maynard throws a leg kick but Do Nascimento sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Do Nascimento.
Do Nascimento jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Do Nascimento misses with an uppercut.
Do Nascimento cracks the inside of Maynard's front leg.
Maynard lands with a kick to the temple. Do Nascimento shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Edson Arantes Do Nascimento has been cut.
Do Nascimento clinches up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Maynard.
Maynard trying to land knees to the body.
Maynard lands an elbow just above Do Nascimento 's eye.
Do Nascimento avoiding damage as Maynard throws knees to the body.
Do Nascimento really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Do Nascimento pulls guard effortlessly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Do Nascimento is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Do Nascimento wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do Nascimento is looking to stand up but Maynard isn't so interested in that idea.
Do Nascimento pushes Maynard off and scrambles back to his feet.
Maynard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maynard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maynard lands a nice looking body shot.
Do Nascimento moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maynard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Do Nascimento's head.
Do Nascimento throws a nice inside leg kick.
Do Nascimento throws a right and a left that Maynard avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard checks a leg kick.
Do Nascimento lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Do Nascimento forces Maynard back against the cage and clinches.
Maynard lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Maynard throws an elbow but misses.
Maynard tries to land knees in the clinch but Do Nascimento avoids the damage to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Do Nascimento has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maynard after a bit of a struggle.
Maynard lands an elbow inside that Do Nascimento shrugs off.
Edson Arantes Do Nascimento's cut is getting worse.
Maynard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maynard scores with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maynard misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do Nascimento blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maynard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Do Nascimento blocks it with crossed arms.
Do Nascimento tries to pull guard but Maynard won't allow it.
Maynard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Do Nascimento has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Do Nascimento tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maynard just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edson Arantes Do Nascimento. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maynard misses with a knee to the head.
Do Nascimento being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees to the body from Maynard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Maynard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edson Arantes Do Nascimento's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Do Nascimento throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maynard.
A nice inside leg kick there by Do Nascimento. That's going to slow Maynard down.
Edson Arantes Do Nascimento is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Do Nascimento swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maynard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maynard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maynard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maynard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Do Nascimento throws a lazy right hand but Maynard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maynard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maynard throws a low kick, looking for Do Nascimento's leg but Do Nascimento calmly moves out of range.
Maynard scoring well with a low kick there.
Edson Arantes Do Nascimento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Do Nascimento lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maynard backs up against the cage.
It looks like Peter Maynard has been cut.
Do Nascimento avoids the head kick by Maynard.
Do Nascimento 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maynard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maynard looks to score with a jab to the body but Do Nascimento is just out of range.
Maynard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do Nascimento cracks Maynard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Do Nascimento lands a jab-cross combination.
Do Nascimento shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A leg kick checked by Maynard.
Maynard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Do Nascimento takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maynard blocks a low kick nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Maynard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Do Nascimento throws a big shot that misses.
A clash of legs there as Do Nascimento blocks the low kick.
Do Nascimento shoots in looking for a takedown but Maynard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Do Nascimento's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maynard throws a looping overhand right but Do Nascimento ducks down to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maynard.
Maynard scores with the left hand. Do Nascimento knows he should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Maynard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard misses with a head kick.
Maynard misses with a low kick as Do Nascimento jumps back.
Peter Maynard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Do Nascimento 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.
Do Nascimento misses with a takedown attempt
and Maynard counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maynard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Do Nascimento lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maynard's sensitive parts.
Do Nascimento throws a leg kick but Maynard checks it.
Maynard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Do Nascimento slips a jab from Maynard.
Maynard misses with a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Do Nascimento.
Maynard throws a sloppy head kick and Do Nascimento moves out of range easily.
A nice combination there by Do Nascimento.
Maynard checks a leg kick.
Do Nascimento keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Do Nascimento misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edson Arantes Do Nascimento. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard looks to score with a jab to the body but Do Nascimento is just out of range.
Do Nascimento is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Do Nascimento blocks a head kick by Maynard.
Do Nascimento misses with a double jab.
Maynard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Do Nascimento fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Do Nascimento throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
No joy there for Do Nascimento, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maynard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Do Nascimento.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maynard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Do Nascimento throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maynard's waist but Maynard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Do Nascimento off to one side.
Maynard thumps Do Nascimento with a low kick.
Maynard tries to bum rush Do Nascimento with a series of wild strikes but Do Nascimento uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Do Nascimento shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maynard as he jumps to the side.
Maynard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maynard throws a head kick but Do Nascimento moves out of range.
Maynard is looking to clinch.
Maynard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Maynard.
Maynard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Do Nascimento if he has to take too many more of those.
Maynard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maynard.
Maynard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Do Nascimento avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Maynard.
Maynard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Do Nascimento rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maynard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maynard connects with a looping right hand.
Edson Arantes Do Nascimento's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Do Nascimento lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Maynard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Do Nascimento throws a right hand that Maynard ducks under and follows up with a left that Maynard also avoids with ease.
Do Nascimento throws a lazy right hand but Maynard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Do Nascimento blocks a head kick by Maynard.
Do Nascimento misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maynard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Do Nascimento.
Do Nascimento connects with the punch.
Maynard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Maynard.
Maynard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Do Nascimento swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Maynard.
Maynard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Maynard defending well as Do Nascimento loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Maynard connects with a solid leg kick.
Maynard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Maynard lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard is looking to clinch but Do Nascimento is avoiding it.
Do Nascimento shoots in looking for a takedown. Maynard tries to sprawl out of it but Do Nascimento keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maynard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Maynard.
Maynard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Do Nascimento takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maynard. That's going to slow Do Nascimento down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maynard.
Maynard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Do Nascimento is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maynard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Oh Do Nascimento is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maynard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Do Nascimento takes a step back to recover.
A shot to the liver by Maynard. Beautiful body shot.
Do Nascimento looks to land a left hand but Maynard moved out of range nicely.
Do Nascimento drops his hands momentarily and Maynard needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Do Nascimento just on the top of the head. Do Nascimento drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Do Nascimento - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Peter Maynard!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tatau Bloodgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hacky Sack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bloodgood's entrance music is Dark Tranquility - Terminus (Where Death Is Most Alive). A fine choice. Sack is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sweet home alabama. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
180 lbs
15 - 12 - 1 |
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173 lbs
12 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tatau Bloodgood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hacky Sack!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloodgood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sack throws out the jab.
Sack looks to land a left hand but Bloodgood moved out of range nicely.
Bloodgood misses with a low kick.
Sack lands a jab.
Bloodgood slips a straight right by Sack.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloodgood. Sack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sack misses with an uppercut. Bloodgood saw that one coming.
Bloodgood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bloodgood throws the left hand but Sack avoids the punch easily.
Sack throws an overhand right that lands on Bloodgood's shoulder, as Bloodgood tries to avoid the shot.
Bloodgood cracks Sack with an open hand slap.
Sack walks into a stiff left hand from Bloodgood.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloodgood looks to land a left hand but Sack moved out of range nicely.
Sack listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bloodgood blocks a jab.
Bloodgood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
An inside leg kick from Bloodgood misses.
Bloodgood missing with a left hand there. Sack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sack takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sack pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bloodgood is out of range and Sack settles back down.
Bloodgood moves out of range as Sack throws a body kick.
Bloodgood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sack throws a lazy uppercut
and Bloodgood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bloodgood lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sack at a distance.
Sack drops his hands momentarily and Bloodgood takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sack is rocked!
Sack throws a jab but it's blocked by Bloodgood.
Sack misses with a series of wild punches.
Sack clobbers Bloodgood with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bloodgood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sack is still on wobbly legs! Can Bloodgood finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sack.
Bloodgood steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Sack is out on his feet! Bloodgood sets himself and nearly takes Sack's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tatau Bloodgood!
Tatau Bloodgood took some time post fight to say the following; 'COME AT ME BRO'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Tretiak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Kauri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Tretiak looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladimir Tretiak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Kauri!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kauri lands a nice hook to Tretiak's body. Tretiak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tretiak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tretiak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kauri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tretiak finds it's way round the side to connect with Kauri's head.
Tretiak is breathing heavily.
Kauri misses with an uppercut
and Tretiak counters with a single leg into guard. Kauri didn't expect that.
Tretiak postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kauri is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tretiak, into his guard.
Kauri chips away with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kauri with a nice head shot there.
Kauri seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kauri works over Tretiak with some ground and pound from guard.
Tretiak keeping moving, preventing Kauri from controlling successfully.
Tretiak has momentary wrist control but Kauri slips an elbow through the middle.
Kauri controlling from the top position.
Tretiak trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kauri slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tommi Kauri hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kauri slaps away a takedown attempt from Tretiak, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tretiak fails with the takedown.
Kauri keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice takedown defense from Kauri. No joy for Tretiak on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Tretiak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tretiak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kauri.
Kauri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kauri lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kauri misses with an uppercut. Tretiak saw that one coming.
Kauri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kauri gets a double leg takedown into Tretiak's guard.
Kauri trying to control the position from guard on top but Tretiak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kauri lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kauri trying to control the position from guard on top but Tretiak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kauri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kauri is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kauri trying to control the position from guard on top but Tretiak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kauri postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kauri wants to control from the top but Tretiak keeps moving.
Kauri might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tretiak kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kauri working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kauri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tretiak looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kauri passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kauri lands a nice short elbow.
Kauri scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tretiak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kauri scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tretiak has hold of Kauri's hands but Kauri slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kauri trying to control the action but Tretiak is working from the bottom.
Kauri prevents Tretiak from improving his position.
Kauri looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kauri is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kauri with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tretiak looking for submissions off his back.
Kauri 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.
Tretiak taking some punishment here, with Kauri in his half guard.
Tretiak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tretiak is rocked!
Kauri is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Tretiak is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kauri fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Tretiak from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kauri! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommi Kauri!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martti Molo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Molo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nitro Circus. 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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24
181 lbs
11 - 3 - 1 |
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28
185 lbs
23 - 12 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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World class MT
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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
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Martti Molo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Molo tries to close the distance and clinch but Nelson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nelson thuds his right hand into Molo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nelson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nelson thows a body shot but no joy.
Molo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Molo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nelson's calf.
Nelson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Gunnar Nelson has been cut.
Molo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nelson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Molo misses with a kick to the body.
Nelson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nelson throws a right and a left that Molo avoids nicely.
Nelson misses with a combination
and Molo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Molo checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Molo.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Molo.
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Molo manages to avoid it.
Molo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nelson misses with a kick to the body
and Molo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Molo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Molo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nelson scores with a shot to the body.
Molo clobbers Nelson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molo looks to land a right hand but Nelson moved out of range.
Donk. Molo catches Nelson right on the button with a cross.
Nelson is rocked!
Gunnar Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molo misses with a body kick.
Molo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Molo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nelson blocks a leg kick.
Molo misses the shot to the body.
Molo misses with a straight right.
Molo misses the shot to the body.
Molo looks for the body kick but Nelson saw that one coming.
Nelson feints and as Molo raises his hands in defense, Nelson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nelson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nelson preventing the sweep.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Molo is keeping the position for now.
Nelson postures up in Molo's guard and throws a big left but Molo blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molo wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Nelson looking to sit in guard and control but Molo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Molo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nelson holds on and takes a little breather.
Molo content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Molo is controlling him.
Nelson trying to keep a closed guard but Molo is proving a slippery customer.
Molo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Molo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Molo throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Molo avoids the body shot from Nelson.
Molo throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Martti Molo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Molo is looking to chop away at Nelson's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Molo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Nelson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Molo throws out a leg kick but Nelson moves out of range and Molo only half commits.
Nelson misses with a body shot.
Nelson misses with a takedown
and Molo counters with an inside leg kick.
Nelson is looking to clinch.
Nelson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Molo.
Nelson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Molo.
Nelson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Molo doesn't seem bothered though.
Nelson is looking to wear down Molo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Molo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nelson.
Nelson lands a front kick.
Molo misses with a hook.
Nelson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Molo. Molo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nelson throws a body punch but Molo moves out of range.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Molo jabs Nelson right on the nose. Nelson blinks but takes it well.
Molo throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Molo misses the shot to the body.
Molo avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Molo tries to clinch up.
Nelson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molo connects with a leg kick. Nelson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nelson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Molo.
Molo throws the kick towards the body but Nelson avoids it.
Nelson avoids the head kick by Molo.
Molo clinches up against the cage.
Nelson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Molo.
A right hand to the body from Nelson.
Molo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nelson tries to work over Molo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nelson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nelson scores with a shoulder strike.
Molo throws a head punch that misses.
Molo blocks a body shot from Nelson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Molo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Molo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nelson.
Nelson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Molo. Molo obviously looking to wear him down.
Nelson lands a lovely overhand right.
Molo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Molo.
Molo slaps away a takedown attempt from Nelson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Donk. Nelson catches Molo right on the button with a cross.
Nelson connects with a leg kick. Molo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nelson 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.
Molo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molo throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Molo throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Molo avoids the body shot from Nelson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molo feints and then cracks Nelson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nelson down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nelson, right into the meat.
A jab lands there for Nelson.
Molo throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson misses with a looping left.
Nelson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Molo is fending him off so far but Nelson persists. Nope, Molo circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Molo just misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Molo finds it's way round the side to connect with Nelson's head.
Gunnar Nelson's cut is getting worse.
Nelson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nelson throws a chopping leg kick but Molo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Martti Molo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Nelson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Molo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Molo wants it to stay on the feet.
Nelson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nelson shoots and misses
and Molo counters with a head kick. That will keep Nelson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nelson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nelson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Molo.
Nelson connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Nelson misses the target.
Molo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Molo clinches up with Nelson and pushes him back against the cage.
Nelson misses with a punch on the inside.
Nelson tries to work over Molo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Molo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Molo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Molo.
Nelson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Molos head.
Nelson misses with some punches.
Molo lands a body punch.
Molo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nelson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Molo's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Molo misses with some punches.
Molo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nelson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Molo trying to control the position but instead, Nelson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Molo into the cage.
Nelson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Molo's elbow.
Gunnar Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molo looking to slow down the pace here.
Molo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nelson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nelson lands a hook that snaps the head of Molo backwards.
Nelson misses with some punches.
Molo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nelson up against the cage.
Nelson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nelson can't find room to land a body shot as Molo controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Molo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nelson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Molo.
Nelson tries to work over Molo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nelson lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Molo.
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Molo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Molo slowing the pace effectively.
Nelson misses with some punches.
Nelson working aggressively here.
Nelson tries to break free but Molo pushes him back against the cage.
Nelson avoiding damage.
Nelson struggles to land a body shot inside as Molo controls his hands.
Martti Molo 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.
Nelson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Molo's elbow.
Molo taking a breather.
Molo prevents Nelson from breaking the clinch.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Molo.
Nelson tries to work over Molo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Molo stalling in the clinch.
Nelson tries to throw a body punch but Molo avoids it by throwing Nelson back against the cage.
Nelson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Molo prevents Nelson from breaking the clinch.
Nelson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gunnar Nelson.
I think Molo 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steen Christensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christensen comes into the arena with Xzibit - Alcoholic blaring out of the sound system. Edwards is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Like a surgeon. Blake Edwards will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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30
265 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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27
237 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steen Christensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christensen wants to clinch up but Edwards keeps it at a distance.
Edwards chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christensen misses with a low kick.
Christensen takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Steen Christensen has been cut.
Edwards misses with a series of wild punches.
Edwards throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christensen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Christensen walks into a left hand.
Christensen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christensen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Edwards looking to slow down the pace here.
Edwards lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Edwards is trying to control. Christensen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Edwards prevents Christensen from standing back up.
Edwards is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards trying to mount his opponent but Christensen defends it.
Christensen scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Edwards manages to mount him!
Edwards lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Christensen hang on?
Christensen is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Edwards unloading with bombs!
Christensen is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Edwards with shots to the head and body - Christensen looks very uncomfortable down there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christensen really wants to buck Edwards off and get back to his feet.
Edwards has control of Christensen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Christensen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Edwards lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Christensen is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards lands a big shot to the head and Christensen winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Blake Edwards!
During a confident post fight interview, Blake Edwards thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pile Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Plo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Driver comes to the cage accompanied by my way. Plo has chosen ISIS - Grinning Mouths as his entrance music. Patrick Plo told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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147 lbs
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28
150 lbs
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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
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Pile Driver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Patrick Plo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Driver misses with a jab, cross combination.
Driver fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from Plo misses.
Plo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Driver.
Driver misses with a double jab.
Plo takes one to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Plo.
Driver shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Plo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Plo manages to get back to half guard.
Driver throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Driver looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Plo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driver trying to pass the guard but Plo defending well.
Driver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Plo keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plo wants to improve his position but Driver is controlling well.
Plo trying to control but Driver postures up.
Driver looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Plo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Driver not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Plo is refusing to be controlled, as Driver sits in half guard.
Plo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Driver.
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.
Plo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Driver throws an elbow that misses. Plo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Driver's guard. Nice move by Plo!
Driver 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.
Driver bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Plo's guard.
Driver distracts Plo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Plo keeping moving, preventing Driver from controlling successfully.
Driver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plo keeping moving, preventing Driver from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Plo is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plo 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.
Driver looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Plo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Driver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Plo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Plo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Driver wants to improve his position but Plo is controlling well.
Plo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Driver does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Driver works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Plo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Plo trying to control but Driver is working from the bottom.
Driver looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Plo has picked Driver up and slammed him! Driver can't keep hold of the triangle and Plo manages to pass to side control!
Driver is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plo wants to control but Driver is keeping him busy.
Driver tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Plo working the head with strikes.
Plo grinds an elbow into Driver's temple.
Plo is putting a hurting on Driver here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pile Driver dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Plo ducks right into an uppercut from Driver.
Nice cross by Plo.
Plo shoots in and drives through. Driver sprawls well.
Driver misses with a looping right.
Plo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Driver fails to land with a series of punches.
Driver moves forwards but Plo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Plo connects with a looping right hand.
Plo lands with a nice body punch.
Driver misses with a low kick.
Pile Driver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plo thuds his right hand into Driver's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Plo moves out of range of the strikes.
Plo misses with a takedown
and Driver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Driver.
Driver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Plo moves away.
The fighters circling - Driver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Plo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Driver looks to throw the jab but Plo is out of range.
Driver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Driver lands with a right hand.
Driver misses with a low kick.
Driver stuffs the takedown.
Pile Driver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Plo.
Driver moves into range and connects with a jab.
Driver cracks Plo with a good jab.
Driver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Plo there.
Plo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Driver was well out of range. Poor timing from Plo.
Plo closes the distance and clinches up with Driver, looking for a takedown. Plo pushes Driver against the cage but Driver circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Driver lunges at Plo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Plo's hand.
Driver throws a hook to the side of Plo's head but Plo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Plo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Driver.
A left lands for Driver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Driver counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Plo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Driver throws a big shot that misses.
Driver misses with a looping right.
Driver changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Plo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driver thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Plo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Driver.
Driver trying to control the position but Plo is working away.
Plo can't do much from the bottom here.
Driver with the ground and pound but Plo regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Driver seems to be looking for submissions.
Driver is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Plo is pressing down on Driver's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Driver is looking to work some ground and pound but Plo has wrist control.
Plo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Driver.
Driver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Plo wants to sweep here but Driver controlling him for the moment.
Driver trying to stand up but can't free himself from Plo's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Driver throwing strikes from guard but Plo blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pile Driver dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Plo misses with a straight right.
Pile Driver is winning the standup battle so far.
Plo defending well as Driver loads up on a big left hand.
Driver misses with a double jab.
Driver looks to throw the jab but Plo is out of range.
A left lands for Driver.
Driver loads up on a big right hand but Plo slips the punch.
Driver lands with a cross.
Plo misses with a left hand
and Driver counters with a nice double leg into side control. Plo won't be happy with that.
Driver creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Plo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pile Driver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Plo is trying to get back to half guard.
Driver goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Plo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Driver's guard! Nice work there by Plo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driver keeping moving, preventing Plo from controlling successfully.
Plo pushes down on Driver's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Plo prevents Driver from improving his position.
Driver makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Driver.
Driver 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.
Plo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Driver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plo chips away with some ground and pound.
Driver looking to control.
Driver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Plo is aware though and is defending well.
Plo trying to control but Driver is working from the bottom.
Driver is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Plo is controlling him.
Plo preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Plo trying to control but Driver is working from the bottom.
Driver keeping full guard, as Plo tries to pass.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plo is in close to Driver's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Driver working for a triangle but Plo defends it easily.
Plo trying to control the position from guard on top but Driver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Driver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Plo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Driver throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Driver trying to control the position.
Plo trying to control the position from guard on top but Driver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver is looking for a triangle but Plo pushes his legs off easily.
Driver looking for a sweep. Not yet Driver, not yet.
Driver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Patrick Plo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Driver 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.
Plo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pile Driver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Driver wants to sweep but no luck.
Plo landing with the ground and pound.
Driver manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Plo manages to get himself to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pile Driver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Driver has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pile Driver!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Pile Driver waved his t-shirt featuring GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ten Red Gym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Red Gym might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eye of the Tiger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ten Red Gym!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red Gym takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maynard walks into a stiff left hand from Red Gym.
Maynard throws a right hand that misses
and Red Gym counters with a leg kick.
No joy there for Red Gym, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Red Gym thows a body shot but no joy.
Red Gym rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maynard counters with a nice body kick.
Maynard scoring well with a low kick there.
Maynard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Red Gym dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maynard avoids the body shot from Red Gym.
Maynard wants to slow Red Gym down by chopping away at his legs.
Red Gym misses with a wild body shot.
Red Gym thuds a left hand into Maynard's body.
Maynard tried to score with a low kick but Red Gym checks it.
Red Gym throws a solid leg kick but Maynard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Red Gym.
Red Gym paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Red Gym checks a low kick from Maynard.
Red Gym is looking to wear down Maynard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red Gym takes a swing at Maynard's ribcage but misses.
Maynard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maynard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Red Gym manages to avoid it.
Red Gym throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maynard throws a head kick but Red Gym moves out of range.
Red Gym tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maynard was well out of range. Poor timing from Red Gym.
Red Gym checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maynard takes a swing at Red Gym's ribcage but misses.
Red Gym fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maynard manages to avoid it.
Maynard misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Red Gym. Maynard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Red Gym throws out a loose jab but Maynard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maynard thows a body shot but no joy.
Maynard throws a leg kick but Red Gym sees it coming and moves out of range.
Maynard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym jabs at Maynard's body.
Maynard throws a series of strikes that have Red Gym backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Red Gym feints a jab promting Maynard to slip. Red Gym then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Maynard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Crunch! Maynard slams his shin into Red Gym's torso.
Red Gym throws a leg kick but Maynard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Maynard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Red Gym throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maynard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Red Gym sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maynard avoids the body shot from Red Gym.
Maynard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maynard throws a lazy head kick
and Red Gym cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Red Gym avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maynard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Red Gym.
Red Gym lands with a hook. Maynard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maynard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Red Gym wants to clinch up but Maynard keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Red Gym looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maynard throws a body kick that misses.
Red Gym uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Red Gym throws out a powerful jab.
Red Gym walks into a left hand.
Red Gym takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Red Gym lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maynard doesn't seem phased though.
A clash of legs there as Maynard blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard avoids the body shot from Red Gym.
Maynard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maynard.
Red Gym drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Red Gym waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maynard.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maynard.
Maynard tests Red Gym's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Red Gym scores with a shot to the body.
Red Gym throws a looping overhand right but Maynard ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Maynard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maynard misses with a body shot.
Red Gym missing with a left hand there. Maynard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Red Gym keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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 Ten Red Gym will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Red Gym moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maynard lands with a shot to the body.
Ten Red Gym is winning the standup battle so far.
Red Gym ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maynard misses with a looping left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maynard.
Good exchange - Red Gym coming out on top.
Maynard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Red Gym throws a right hand that Maynard ducks under and follows up with a left that Maynard also avoids with ease.
Red Gym swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Red Gym wants to clinch.
Maynard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Red Gym misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Red Gym.
Ten Red Gym is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by Red Gym as he checks the leg kick.
Red Gym lands with a nice body punch.
Red Gym swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maynard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Red Gym takes a swing at Maynard's ribcage but misses.
Maynard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maynard checks a leg kick nicely.
Red Gym fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maynard manages to avoid it.
Maynard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Red Gym tries to clinch up.
Maynard moves into the clinch.
Maynard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maynard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Maynard.
Maynard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maynard looks to score with a jab to the body but Red Gym is just out of range.
Maynard clinches with his opponent.
Red Gym tries a body shot but Maynard blocks it.
Maynard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Red Gym.
A body shot lands from Maynard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maynard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maynard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maynard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Red Gym throws a head punch that misses.
Maynard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Red Gym backwards.
Red Gym tries to throw a body punch but Maynard avoids it by throwing Red Gym back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Maynard - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym has a couple of punches blocked by Maynard.
Maynard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Maynard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maynard.
Maynard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Red Gyms head.
Red Gym throws a head punch that misses.
Red Gym tries to throw a body punch but Maynard avoids it by throwing Red Gym back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Maynard as the two fighters clinch.
Maynard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maynard slows down the pace here.
Red Gym misses with a hook to the ribs.
Red Gym misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maynard lands a body punch.
Maynard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Maynard on the inside.
Maynard stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Red Gym wants to get back to striking at distance but Maynard won't allow it.
Maynard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Red Gym. Maynard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Red Gym misses with a straight left.
Red Gym tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maynard lands with a shot to the body.
Red Gym has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maynard.
Maynard thows a body kick. Red Gym tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maynard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Maynard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Red Gym walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maynard.
Maynard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Red Gym.
Maynard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Red Gym.
Maynard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Red Gym has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maynard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maynard connects with a leg kick. Red Gym looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maynard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Red Gym missing with a left hand there. Maynard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Maynard.
Maynard scores with a push kick.
Decent striking displayed by Red Gym there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maynard.
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!
Red Gym moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Red Gym.
Maynard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Red Gym takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maynard cracks Red Gym with a good jab.
Maynard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Red Gym.
Maynard throws a leg kick which misses Red Gym's front leg but catches the back leg as Red Gym tries to avoid it.
Red Gym ducks right into an uppercut from Maynard.
Maynard checks a leg kick.
Maynard throws a body punch but Red Gym moves out of range.
Maynard slips a straight right by Red Gym.
Maynard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Red Gym backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Maynard tenderised Red Gym's leg. Red Gym is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maynard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maynard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Red Gym if he has to take too many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maynard.
Maynard scores with a leg kick.
Maynard moves into the clinch.
Maynard presses Red Gym against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maynard lands with a right to the head.
Red Gym throws a punch but it's blocked by Maynard.
Maynard lands a body shot.
Maynard lands a body shot.
Maynard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Red Gym or not.
A short right from Maynard.
Alexander Maynard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Maynard.
Maynard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maynard lands with a right to the head.
Maynard pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on Maynard's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maynard.
Red Gym lands with a light punch inside.
Red Gym being controlled against the cage.
Maynard breaks from the clinch.
Maynard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Red Gym misses the shot to the body.
Maynard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Red Gym.
Red Gym lands a glancing blow to the side of Maynard's head.
Maynard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maynard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maynard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Red Gym looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maynard throws a front kick aimed at Red Gym's knee but Red Gym avoids it well.
Red Gym throws a body punch but Maynard moves out of range.
Red Gym misses with a straight left.
Red Gym looks to land a left hand but Maynard moved out of range nicely.
Maynard motions for Red Gym to come forward. Maynard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maynard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maynard has Red Gym up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Red Gym misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maynard lands a nice uppercut.
Maynard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Maynard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maynard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Maynard!
Alexander Maynard thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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