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MMA HELSINKI 64 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brandon Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gustavo Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes looks to land a combination but Grant avoids it well.
Grant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nunes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grant as he avoids it easily.
Nunes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grant sprawls well. Grant wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nunes gets slowly back to his feet.
Grant closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grant lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Grant engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Grant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nunes wants to control but Grant postures up.
Grant is trying to get an arm triangle but Nunes is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant looks up at the clock and then as Nunes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Grant smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nunes is trying to control Grant's posture but Grant avoids it.
Grant looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grant is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nunes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Grant lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nunes down.
Grant thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nunes wants to control but Grant postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant trying to control the action but Nunes is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nunes tries to improve position but can't.
Grant lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nunes is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Grant is working Nunes over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant lands a nice forearm strike.
Check out the look on Grant's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Grant landing strikes.
Nunes being controlled for a moment.
Nunes is pushing Grant's head away, looking to escape. Grant manages to hold on to the position though.
Nunes can't do much from the bottom here.
Grant scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant cracks Nunes with a big elbow.
Grant is looking to take a break and control but Nunes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grant has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Grant wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nunes, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Grant connects with a decent elbow.
Grant working away.
Grant lands an elbow.
Nunes is trying to control Grant's posture but Grant avoids it.
Grant works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Grant trying to control the position but Nunes is working away.
Grant prevents Nunes from escaping the position.
Nunes looks gassed!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grant grinds an elbow into Nunes's temple.
Grant cracks Nunes with a big right hand but Nunes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nunes taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Grant dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nunes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nunes fails with the takedown
and Grant counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Grant.
Nunes can't keep his opponent in guard - Grant advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Grant seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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!
Grant wants to control but Nunes is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nunes wants to control but Grant is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nunes wants to improve his position but Grant is controlling well.
Grant lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Grant scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Grant seems to be working for a kimura but Nunes defends the submission attempt.
Grant perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grant working over Nunes with some ground and pound. Nunes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grant is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nunes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grant pulls his head out easily.
Brandon Grant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grant lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant works his foot free and advances to mount.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nunes can do to turn this around?
Grant goes for an armbar but Nunes turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nunes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nunes trying to control the position from guard on top but Grant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grant looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nunes has picked Grant up and slammed him! Grant can't keep hold of the triangle and Nunes manages to pass to side control!
Nunes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grant keeps working.
Grant gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant is looking to improve his position.
Nunes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grant actively working from the bottom here.
Nunes tries to stand but can't do so whilst Grant controls his leg.
Grant has a hand on Nunes's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nunes takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Grant is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grant is looking to escape.
Grant sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Grant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grant actively working from the bottom here.
Grant is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nunes jumps into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grant is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nunes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nunes wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Grant dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Grant closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grant lands in his opponent's guard.
Nunes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grant working some strikes from top position.
Grant is in close to Nunes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nunes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Grant has picked Nunes up and slammed him! Nunes can't keep hold of the triangle and Grant manages to pass to side control!
Nunes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Check out the look on Grant's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Grant working the head and body with strikes.
Grant blocks the strikes from Nunes.
Grant lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Grant working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grant scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nunes to see if he's OK.
Grant is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nunes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nunes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Grant lands a few punches from side control.
Grant is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Nunes is trying to escape and Grant transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Nunes is forced to tap! Nice work there by Grant! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Grant!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy D (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonto MacTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). D comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - TNT. MacTavish is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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183 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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182 lbs
8 - 6 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy D!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tonto MacTavish!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
D uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacTavish.
MacTavish throws out a leg kick but D moves out of range and MacTavish only half commits.
MacTavish avoids the body shot from D.
D digs a good body shot into MacTavish's ribs.
MacTavish lands with a nice body punch.
MacTavish slips a straight right by D.
MacTavish throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
D throws an overhand right that lands on MacTavish's shoulder, as MacTavish tries to avoid the shot.
MacTavish pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
MacTavish ducks under a wild hook from D.
D throws a shot from downtown. MacTavish moves away and avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacTavish.
A cross from D lands.
D missing with a left hand there. MacTavish was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacTavish moves out of range of the strikes.
MacTavish tried to score with a low kick but D checks it.
D takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
D fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. MacTavish sprawls well initially but D persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
MacTavish keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
D looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
D thows a huge punch but MacTavish dodges it nicely.
MacTavish wants to get back to full guard.
D is just content to waste time from the top position. MacTavish takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
D wants to control from the top but MacTavish keeps moving.
MacTavish is trying to control the position but D postures up.
D trying to control but MacTavish is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
D is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MacTavish is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Billy D.
MacTavish fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt D.
D looks to land a right hand but MacTavish moved out of range.
MacTavish defending well as D loads up on a big left hand.
D on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
D swings for the body but MacTavish moves out of range.
MacTavish lands a leg kick that knocks D off balance momentarily.
D walks into a left hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for MacTavish.
A slow jab from D misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
D checks a leg kick.
D checks the leg kick nicely there.
D throws the left hand but MacTavish avoids the punch easily.
MacTavish ducks under a wild hook from D.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacTavish.
MacTavish looking to land some kicks to the body here.
MacTavish shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
D fails with an attempt to clinch.
D smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
MacTavish throws a shot to the body.
MacTavish cracks a nice hook into D's ribs.
MacTavish misses the jab.
D closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
D missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
MacTavish is trying to defend against the ground and pound but D scores with a couple of nice shots.
D not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
MacTavish wants to improve his position but D is controlling well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
D thows a huge punch but MacTavish dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
D throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing MacTavish to regain full guard.
MacTavish preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
D loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
D missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
D sitting in guard here, content to control.
MacTavish working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from D.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
D stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacTavish swivels though and keeps the full guard.
D is looking to work some ground and pound but MacTavish has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy D 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.
MacTavish scores with a push kick.
D with a nice cross.
MacTavish throws a low kick but D moves out of range easily.
D misses with a hook. MacTavish ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for D.
MacTavish looks to land a left hand but D moved out of range nicely.
D throws a hook but MacTavish blocks it.
D looks to throw the jab but MacTavish is out of range.
A big left from D misses.
D misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacTavish.
Tonto MacTavish seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacTavish misses with a low kick.
D chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacTavish can pounce on him.
MacTavish lunges at D with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by D's hand.
MacTavish throws a low kick but it's checked well by D.
A looping hook to the body misses from D. MacTavish does a little dance to reset his feet.
D thows a body shot but no joy.
MacTavish tries to work over D's front leg with a kick but D checks it.
MacTavish throws a hook to the side of D's head but D sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacTavish throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
D swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - D throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacTavish thumps D with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacTavish.
MacTavish swings away with a leg kick that misses.
MacTavish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
D throws a series of punches but MacTavish avoids them all with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MacTavish takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
MacTavish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but D was well out of range. Poor timing from MacTavish.
MacTavish misses with a low kick.
MacTavish wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacTavish fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacTavish.
D misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacTavish cracks the inside of D's front leg.
D connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacTavish. That's going to slow D down.
MacTavish lands a leg kick that knocks D off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
D has closed the distance and engaged MacTavish in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacTavish blocking some punches.
MacTavish scores with a shot to the side of D's head.
D blocks a body shot from MacTavish.
MacTavish throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacTavish.
MacTavish goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacTavish presses D against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
D tries a body shot but MacTavish blocks it.
MacTavish lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of D backwards.
D is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
MacTavish tries to work over D's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacTavish can't find room to land a body shot as D controls the action.
D working aggressively here.
D avoids the elbow strike from MacTavish, against the cage.
D wants a takedown but no success here.
MacTavish lands with a short shot to the head.
MacTavish working D over with knees to the body.
D struggles to land a body shot inside as MacTavish controls his hands.
MacTavish lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from D fails to land.
MacTavish creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through D's defenses.
It looks like Billy D has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from MacTavish fails to land.
D tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacTavish lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacTavish lands an elbow inside that D shrugs off.
MacTavish lands a nice elbow.
D struggles to land a body shot inside as MacTavish controls his hands.
A short left from MacTavish.
MacTavish tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from MacTavish fails to land.
MacTavish misses with an elbow over the top.
D pushes MacTavish back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MacTavish obliges.
MacTavish lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of D backwards.
MacTavish tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacTavish lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of D backwards.
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!
MacTavish blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacTavish.
A left hand lands to the body for MacTavish.
A short uppercut from D.
D scores with a shot to the side of MacTavish's head.
A left hand lands to the body for MacTavish.
MacTavish lands with a short shot to the head.
MacTavish pushes D back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
D swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacTavish blocks a body shot from D.
D throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
D takes an elbow to the temple.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacTavish.
D's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
D tries to work over MacTavish's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
D swings wildly with an uppercut but MacTavish uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacTavish scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from MacTavish.
MacTavish tries to work over D's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tonto MacTavish showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billy D's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
MacTavish throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
MacTavish throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from D misses.
D throws a looping overhand right but MacTavish ducks down to avoid it.
D misses with a looping right.
MacTavish attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
MacTavish keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from D.
D fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
D moves in looking to clinch but MacTavish pushes him off.
MacTavish scores with a head kick. D tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
MacTavish circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from MacTavish misses.
MacTavish ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacTavish throws a leg kick but D moved away.
MacTavish lands a nice leg kick that just misses D's sensitive parts.
D checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
D moves out of range as MacTavish strikes.
MacTavish tries to keep at a distance but D has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
D breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacTavish cracks the inside of D's front leg.
D's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and D duly obliges.
D throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacTavish stuffs the takedown.
MacTavish turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
MacTavish slips a straight right by D.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from D is defended easily by MacTavish.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacTavish scores with a body shot.
D shoots in and gets a takedown into MacTavish's guard.
MacTavish has D pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
MacTavish utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tonto MacTavish.
D rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacTavish counters with a good, hard body kick but D shrugs it off.
Tonto MacTavish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
D takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
MacTavish throws a front kick aimed at D's knee but D avoids it well.
MacTavish throws a body kick that misses.
D moves out of range of the leg kick from MacTavish.
MacTavish scores with a push kick.
MacTavish throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish wants to land a leg kick but D is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from MacTavish.
MacTavish misses with a low kick.
MacTavish attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacTavish. That's going to slow D down.
D sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
MacTavish moves out of range of the strikes.
MacTavish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
D waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacTavish.
D will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
MacTavish tries to land a leg kick but D saw it coming and moves away.
MacTavish scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
MacTavish throws a nice outside leg kick.
MacTavish throws a low kick but D avoids it.
MacTavish circles away from the clinch attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from MacTavish enables D to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. MacTavish manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
MacTavish keeping moving, preventing D from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
D slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
D trying to control the position from guard on top but MacTavish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We're going to have a standup here because Billy D wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacTavish.
D misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tonto MacTavish.
I think MacTavish 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonto MacTavish!
During a confident post fight interview, Tonto MacTavish 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Bandit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia has chosen AnSchanz 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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191 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Bandit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leon Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandit tries for a takedown but Garcia circles away easily
and Garcia counters with a head kick. That will keep Bandit thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Garcia misses with a body kick.
Bandit tries for a takedown but Garcia circles away easily
and Garcia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Garcia.
Bandit is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Bandit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandit goes for a takedown attempt but Garcia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Garcia misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia closes the distance and pushes Bandit back into the cage.
Bandit is trying to pull guard but Garcia turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garcia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garcia pressing his opponent against the cage.
Garcia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bandit.
Garcia effectively controlling the action here.
Bandit is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bandit has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garcia crunches a lovely knee into Bandit's ribcage.
Garcia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bandit tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bandit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garcia successfully pulls guard.
Garcia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bandit with a flurry of punches that miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandit postures up.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garcia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bandit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandit has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.
Bandit wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Bandit has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Garcia trying to control the position here.
Bandit postures up in Garcia's guard and throws a big left but Garcia blocks it.
Bandit wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bandit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandit with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bandit's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bandit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bandit postures up and lands a big shot to Garcia's brow.
Bandit tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
Bandit scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandit landing some decent shots from guard.
Bandit throwing strikes but missing.
Bandit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandit has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.
Bandit is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Bandit defends easily.
Garcia looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bandit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Garcia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bandit with a poor takedown
and Garcia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Garcia decides to pull guard.
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bandit passes into half guard.
Bandit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Garcia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bandit.
Bandit working Garcia over with strikes.
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bandit scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bandit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Garcia is staying active underneath Bandit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bandit drops an elbow to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandit is trying to control. Garcia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bandit throwing shots but Garcia is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bandit manages to pass to mount!
Bandit unloads with some shots from mount but Garcia bucks and avoids them well.
Lee Bandit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bandit lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Bandit.
Bandit trying to control but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia regains half guard.
Bandit throwing shots but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
Garcia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bandit is thwarting Garcia's attempts to control the position.
Bandit seems to be working for a kimura but Garcia defends the submission attempt.
Garcia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bandit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandit thows a huge punch but Garcia dodges it nicely.
Bandit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garcia's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bandit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garcia trying to control here.
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bandit wants to pass the guard but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bandit scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
Bandit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bandit working Garcia over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandit lands strikes from half guard.
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Garcia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bandit working Garcia over with strikes.
Bandit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bandit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garcia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garcia trying to control from the bottom.
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Bandit.
Bandit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garcia defending well though.
Nice strikes from Bandit there.
Bandit lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bandit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garcia trying to control from the bottom.
Bandit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bandit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bandit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bandit with the ground and pound but Garcia uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Garcia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bandit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garcia is trying to keep Bandit in close.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bandit lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Bandit defends easily.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Bandit dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bandit doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Garcia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bandit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Garcia prevents it.
Garcia lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Garcia jumps guard.
Garcia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bandit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garcia is looking for a triangle but Bandit pushes his legs off easily.
Bandit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garcia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garcia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bandit throwing strikes from guard but Garcia blocks nicely.
Bandit trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bandit defends well.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Bandit from controlling successfully.
Bandit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bandit with a flurry of punches that miss.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Bandit tries to pass.
Bandit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garcia controls Bandit momentarily but Bandit frees himself.
Bandit is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia trying to control the position.
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garcia is looking for a triangle but Bandit pushes his legs off easily.
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bandit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bandit uses it to pass to side control.
Bandit cracks Garcia with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Garcia is looking for a sweep.
Garcia dodges the ground and pound from Bandit.
Bandit is working Garcia over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandit throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bandit is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Garcia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Garcia is trying to control Bandit's posture but Bandit avoids it.
Garcia is trying to improve his position.
Bandit throws an elbow but Garcia slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bandit postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bandit creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Garcia sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Garcia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bandit working over Garcia with some ground and pound. Garcia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Garcia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bandit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bandit is pressing down on Garcia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garcia is holding on for now.
Bandit 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bandit lands a nice short elbow.
Bandit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Garcia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandit pulls his head out easily.
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bandit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Garcia is looking to control Bandit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garcia avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Bandit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bandit 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Bandit!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arco Amon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lauri Puukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lauri Puukko enters the cage!
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25
172 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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180 lbs
17 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arco Amon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lauri Puukko!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Puukko circles away quickly and effectively.
Amon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Amon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Amon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Amon looks to throw the jab but Puukko is out of range.
Amon circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Amon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Puukko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Arco Amon has been cut.
Amon misses with a looping right.
Amon misses with a straight left.
Puukko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Puukko walks into a left hand.
Amon has closed the distance and engaged Puukko in a clinch.
Amon tries to break the clinch but Puukko is controlling the position.
Amon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Amon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Amon circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amon closes the distance and pushes Puukko back into the cage.
Amon breaks from the clinch.
Puukko tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puukko doesn't manage to clinch there - Amon circles away.
Puukko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Puukko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Puukko moves out of range of the body kick.
Puukko lands with a slapping head kick.
Amon throws an overhand right that lands on Puukko's shoulder, as Puukko tries to avoid the shot.
Amon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Puukko tries to keep at a distance but Amon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Puukko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puukko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Puukko prevents a body shot from Amon.
Amon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Puukko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Amon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Puukko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Puukko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Amon blocks it with crossed arms.
Puukko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Amon has had enough of the clinch but Puukko keeps him there for the moment.
Puukko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Amon is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Amon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Puukko backwards.
Puukko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Puukko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Amon is breathing heavily.
Amon breaks the clinch.
Puukko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Puukko forces Amon back against the cage and clinches.
Amon pulls Puukko into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puukko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Amon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Puukko manages to get himself to full guard.
Puukko kicks Amon off and gets to his feet.
Amon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Puukko on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Amon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puukko throws a sloppy head kick and Amon moves out of range easily.
Puukko closes the distance and pushes Amon back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puukko missing with knees to the body.
Puukko blocks an elbow strike from Amon.
Puukko looking to throw knees to the head but Amon is blocking nicely.
Puukko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puukko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Amon avoids it.
Puukko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Amon is defending well for now.
Amon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Puukko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Puukko rushes Amon and presses him up against the cage.
Amon can't find room to land a body shot as Puukko controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Amon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Puukko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Amon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Amon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puukko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Puukko scores a nice knee to the body.
Amon pulls Puukko into guard.
Puukko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amon controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puukko throws a strike but Amon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Puukko wants to stand up but Amon is controlling him.
Amon looking to pass the guard.
Puukko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Amon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Amon prevents Puukko from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Amon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Amon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Amon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Puukko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Puukko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arco Amon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A swing and a miss from Amon.
Some wild striking there from Puukko.
Amon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Amon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Puukko doesn't seem bothered though.
Puukko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puukko misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut there from Amon.
Amon misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Puukko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Puukko. Those never looked like landing.
Puukko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Amon gets a clinch.
Puukko prevents the takedown attempt.
Lauri Puukko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Amon can't break the clinch.
Amon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Puukko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Amon is trying to break the clinch but Puukko is controlling him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Amon.
Puukko tries to land knees in the clinch but Amon avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Amon fails to land.
Puukko blocking some punches.
Amon wants to get back to striking at distance but Puukko won't allow it.
Amon tries to pull guard but Puukko holds him up against the cage and eventually Amon drops back down to his feet.
Puukko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Amon tries to score a body lock takedown but Puukko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arco Amon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amon takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Puukko scores a nice knee to the body.
Puukko tries a knee to the head but Amon blocks it.
Puukko landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Puukko obliges.
Puukko with a knee to the head.
Puukko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Amon blocks it with crossed arms.
Puukko crunches a lovely knee into Amon's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puukko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Amon misses with a punch to the body.
A knee to the head by Puukko.
Amon breaks the clinch.
Amon lands with a right hand.
Puukko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Amon back to the cage. Puukko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sloppy strikes from Puukko. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Puukko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Puukko tries to clinch but Amon moves out of range.
Puukko darts in and clinches Amon up against the cage.
Amon is looking to control Puukko's arms but Puukko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Amon has his back to the cage.
Puukko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Amon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Amon has Puukko pulled in close to control his posture.
Amon wants to get back to his feet but Puukko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Amon holds on and takes a little breather.
Puukko trying to stand up but can't free himself from Amon's guard.
Puukko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Amon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Puukko preventing the sweep.
Puukko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Amon looking for a sweep. Not yet Amon, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puukko is working Amon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Amon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Puukko stands up over Amon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Amon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Amon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Puukko.
Puukko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Puukko throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Puukko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Puukko throws a big right hand that misses.
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!
Amon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Puukko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arco Amon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Amon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Puukko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Puukko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lauri Puukko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Amon has managed to clinch.
Amon breaks from the clinch.
Puukko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Amon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Puukko counters by moving into the clinch.
Amon is trying to break free.
Amon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Amon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Puukko landing knees to the head.
Puukko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Amon blocks it with crossed arms.
Amon managing to block the knees to the body from Puukko.
A knee to the head by Puukko.
Amon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Puukko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Amon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Amon breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puukko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amon.
Amon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amon blocks the body kick.
Amon lands a right hook to the body.
Amon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puukko manages to avoid it.
Puukko takes one to the chin there.
Amon throws a low kick, looking for Puukko's leg but Puukko calmly moves out of range.
Puukko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from Amon misses.
Amon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Puukko closes the distance and pushes Amon back into the cage.
Puukko tries to land knees in the clinch but Amon avoids the damage to the body.
Amon tries to pull guard but Puukko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Puukko misses with a knee strike.
Amon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Puukko has him pressed against the cage.
Amon breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puukko tries to clinch up.
Puukko darts in and clinches Amon up against the cage.
Puukko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Puukko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Amon is defending well for now.
Amon is looking to break free of the clinch but Puukko has double underhooks.
Amon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amon avoiding damage as Puukko throws knees to the body.
Amon misses with a body punch.
Puukko tries a knee to the head but Amon blocks it.
Amon tries to throw a body punch but Puukko avoids it by throwing Amon back against the cage.
Amon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Puukko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Amon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Amon is trying to stall.
Amon wants to get back to striking at distance but Puukko won't allow it.
Puukko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Amon is defending well for now.
Amon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amon avoiding damage as Puukko throws knees to the body.
Amon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Puukko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Puukko lands a nice knee to the body.
Puukko tries to land a knee to the head but Amon blocks with his arms.
Amon tries to circle away but Puukko has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Amon.
Amon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Amon lands.
Amon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Amon clinches with his opponent.
Puukko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Puukko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Puukko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Amon.
Amon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Puukko backwards.
Puukko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amon avoiding damage as Puukko throws knees to the body.
Amon working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Amon.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Puukko looking to throw knees to the head but Amon is blocking nicely.
Puukko misses with a knee strike.
Arco Amon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amon tries to score a body lock takedown but Puukko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arco Amon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amon tries to break the clinch but Puukko is controlling the position.
Amon is trying to break the clinch but Puukko is controlling him.
Amon throws a punch but it's blocked by Puukko.
Puukko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Puukko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lauri Puukko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Amon scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Amon on the inside.
Puukko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Amon's efforts to push away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Puukkos head.
Amon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amon scores with a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lauri Puukko.
I've got Puukko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lauri Puukko!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Spede Jussi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leopold Olic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olic has chosen The People That We Love as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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26
144 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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140 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spede Jussi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leopold Olic!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olic stuffs the takedown attempt from Jussi. Jussi gets slowly back to his feet.
Jussi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Olic avoids it really well and circles away.
Jussi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Olic but Olic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spede Jussi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Olic wants it to stay on the feet.
Olic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Olic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jussi dodges the punch combination from Olic.
A punch combination from Olic misses.
Olic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Olic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Olic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jussi back to the cage. Olic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jussi misses with a takedown attempt - Olic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Olic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jussi's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jussi fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Jussi with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jussi.
Olic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jussi shoots and misses
and Olic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Olic lands with a right hand.
Jussi is rocked!
Olic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jussi.
Oh Jussi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jussi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jussi lands in his opponent's guard.
Jussi is breathing heavily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Olic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jussi seems to have got his legs back now.
Jussi is not content to let Olic control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jussi moves into full guard.
Olic trying to control the position from guard on top but Jussi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jussi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jussi tries to get out of the position.
Jussi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Olic defends it easily.
Olic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jussi wants to sweep but no luck.
Jussi wants to hit a switch here but Olic passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jussi there!
Olic working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jussi is looking to improve his position but Olic isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olic throws some wild stikes that Jussi manages to avoid easily.
Olic won't let Jussi get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Olic looking to control but Jussi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jussi regains half guard.
Olic is controlling the pace.
Olic is trying to control the action in half guard but Jussi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jussi has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Olic. Oh but Jussi has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Olic goes limp - he's gone! Jussi jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Spede Jussi!
In his post fight interview, Spede Jussi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Korpisuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Korpisuo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eläkeläiset - Humpparaakki. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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203 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Korpisuo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korpisuo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Korpisuo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Balboa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Korpisuo somewhat.
Korpisuo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Balboa sprawls well. Balboa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Korpisuo gets slowly back to his feet.
Balboa scores with a jab to the head.
Korpisuo drives through with a takedown into Balboa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Korpisuo postures up and lands a big shot to Balboa's brow.
Balboa keeping full guard, as Korpisuo tries to pass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korpisuo stopping the sweep attempt from Balboa.
Korpisuo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpisuo throwing strikes but missing.
Korpisuo throwing strikes from guard but Balboa blocks nicely.
Korpisuo preventing the sweep.
Korpisuo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Balboa is pulling down on Korpisuo's head to control his posture.
Korpisuo throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korpisuo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Korpisuo is in close to Balboa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Korpisuo tries to free his leg and advance position but Balboa is retaining full guard.
Korpisuo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Korpisuo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Korpisuo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo throws a big elbow that misses.
Korpisuo trying to control but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Korpisuo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Balboa working a defensive guard here.
Balboa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Korpisuo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Korpisuo looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balboa has his hands on Korpisuo's head, controlling the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Rocky Balboa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Balboa connects with a body shot that sends Korpisuo's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa cracks Korpisuo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Balboa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Korpisuo was well out of range. Poor timing from Balboa.
A jab from Balboa does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Balboa.
Balboa lands with an overhand left.
Balboa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Balboa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Balboa missing with a left hand there. Korpisuo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Balboa with a nice cross.
Korpisuo is rocked!
Balboa misses with a right hand
and Korpisuo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Korpisuo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Balboa finds it's way round the side to connect with Korpisuo's head.
Korpisuo is still on wobbly legs! Can Balboa finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balboa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Korpisuo.
A swing and a miss from Balboa.
Balboa throws a hook but Korpisuo blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Balboa.
Balboa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balboa misses with a hook.
Korpisuo slips a straight right by Balboa.
Rocky Balboa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Balboa misses.
Balboa missing with a left hand there. Korpisuo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Korpisuo slips a straight right by Balboa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Korpisuo.
Korpisuo throws out a leg kick but Balboa moves out of range and Korpisuo only half commits.
A big right from Balboa misses.
Korpisuo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rocky Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Risto Korpisuo.
Korpisuo defending well as Balboa loads up on a big left hand.
Korpisuo slips a straight right by Balboa.
Balboa looks to throw the jab but Korpisuo is out of range.
A big right from Balboa misses.
Balboa pushes Korpisuo up against the cage in a clinch.
Korpisuo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Korpisuo blocking some punches.
Korpisuo blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korpisuo.
Korpisuo blocks an uppercut.
Balboa throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
Balboa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Balboa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Korpisuo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Balboa smiles and moves away.
Balboa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Korpisuo.
Korpisuo seems to have recovered his senses.
Balboa misses with a lunging right hand
and Korpisuo counters with a left to the body.
Rocky Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korpisuo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Balboa.
Korpisuo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Balboa defends it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Balboa throws a poor cross that misses
and Korpisuo counters with a takedown into side control.
Balboa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Balboa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Korpisuo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balboa.
Balboa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Balboa tries to clinch up but Korpisuo circles away and keeps his distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Korpisuo as he connects with a hook.
Korpisuo shoots in for a takedown but Balboa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Korpisuo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balboa.
Korpisuo fails to land the takedown.
Korpisuo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korpisuo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Balboa is looking for a sweep. Korpisuo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Korpisuo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Balboa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa trying to control the position here.
Balboa keeping full guard, as Korpisuo tries to pass.
Korpisuo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet but Korpisuo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Korpisuo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Korpisuo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Balboa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Korpisuo has Balboa in his guard.
Balboa tries to free his leg and advance position but Korpisuo is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa won't allow Korpisuo to sweep him here.
Korpisuo working for submissions but it's allowed Balboa to get to half guard.
Balboa is just content to waste time from the top position. Korpisuo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Korpisuo looking for a guillotine here but Balboa defends easily.
Balboa being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Balboa stacks Korpisuo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Balboa!
Korpisuo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Korpisuo sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo wants to improve his position but Balboa is controlling well.
Balboa not doing much here.
Korpisuo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Balboa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Korpisuo tries to roll over but Balboa keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balboa is keen to just control but Korpisuo is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Korpisuo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Korpisuo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Korpisuo tries to move into range but Balboa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Korpisuo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Balboa with a jab.
Korpisuo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Balboa cracks Korpisuo with an open hand slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Balboa misses the target.
Korpisuo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Balboa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korpisuo shoots in but Balboa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Balboa tries to close the distance and clinch but Korpisuo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Balboa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpisuo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balboa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rocky Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Risto Korpisuo.
Balboa stuffs the takedown attempt from Korpisuo. Korpisuo gets slowly back to his feet.
Korpisuo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balboa looks to score with a jab to the body but Korpisuo is just out of range.
Korpisuo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Korpisuo shoots in and drives through. Balboa sprawls well.
A punch combination from Balboa misses.
Balboa throws out a loose jab but Korpisuo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balboa throws a jab but it's blocked by Korpisuo.
Balboa throws a jab but it's blocked by Korpisuo.
Korpisuo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Balboa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Korpisuo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa lands a nice looking body shot.
Korpisuo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Balboa but Balboa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Balboa stuns Korpisuo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Balboa throws a one two combo.
Balboa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balboa walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Korpisuo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Balboa swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Korpisuo's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Balboa!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rocky Balboa thanked Adrenaline for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ukobach Hasmal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Lola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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217 lbs
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198 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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World class boxer
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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
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ukobach Hasmal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Lola!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasmal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lola misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hasmal counters with a nice body kick.
Lola missing with a left hand there. Hasmal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Don Lola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lola throws a series of punches but Hasmal moves out of range.
Hasmal ducks under a wild hook from Lola.
Hasmal misses with a head kick.
Lola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hasmal slips under a jab.
Nice body punch from Lola.
Lola looks to score with a jab to the body but Hasmal is just out of range.
Hasmal lands a big head kick that sends Lola tumbling to the mat! Hasmal takes a step backwards and waves Lola back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Don Lola has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hasmal. Hasmal obviously looking to wear him down.
Lola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lola. Hasmal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hasmal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lola takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hasmal lands a nice hook to Lola's body. Lola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lola looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lola throws a jab when Hasmal was well out of range.
Lola takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hasmal moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hasmal has managed to clinch.
Good body shot from Hasmal.
Lola jumps guard but Hasmal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hasmal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hasmal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hasmal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lola up against the cage.
Hasmal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hasmal tries a body shot but Lola blocks it.
Hasmal pushes Lola back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hasmal lands a shoulder strike.
Lola misses with a body punch.
Hasmal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Hasmal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasmal lands a hook that snaps the head of Lola backwards.
Hasmal breaks the clinch.
Hasmal looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Hasmal backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Lola's temple! It sends Lola violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Hasmal celebrates and the doctors try to help Lola!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Ukobach Hasmal!
A relieved looking Ukobach Hasmal thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Greg Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Van der Laan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van der Laan has chosen Eazy-E ft. Tupac, The Game - How We Do as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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190 lbs
21 - 16 - 0 |
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195 lbs
24 - 10 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Greg Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andre Van der Laan!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Van der Laan is out of range.
Anderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van der Laan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Greg Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van der Laan throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Van der Laan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body kick there by Van der Laan.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Van der Laan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van der Laan. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson shoots in but Van der Laan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Van der Laan moved out of range nicely.
Anderson drives through with a takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Anderson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Van der Laan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Van der Laan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Van der Laan!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van der Laan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Anderson dodges the ground and pound from Van der Laan.
A control attempt from Anderson but he's now mounted!
Van der Laan avoids the attempt from Anderson to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Poor strikes thrown by Van der Laan there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Anderson tries to hold on but Van der Laan pushes him away.
Anderson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Anderson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to hold on to Van der Laan's head to control him but Van der Laan postures up.
Van der Laan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anderson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Van der Laan avoids the attempt from Anderson to control.
Anderson can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van der Laan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Anderson hang on?
Anderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anderson has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Van der Laan's lack of action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Van der Laan is very close to passing his half guard.
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 Greg Anderson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Anderson tries for a takedown but Van der Laan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van der Laan thows a body kick. Anderson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Van der Laan misses with a body shot.
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van der Laan swivels and escapes.
Van der Laan lands a two punch combo.
Anderson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van der Laan.
Van der Laan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Van der Laan sprawls well. Van der Laan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van der Laan has Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Van der Laan lands a good knee to the midsection. Anderson won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson jumps guard but Van der Laan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van der Laan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Anderson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A knee to the head by Van der Laan.
Van der Laan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Anderson up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Van der Laan obliges.
Van der Laan lands an elbow inside that Anderson shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Van der Laan after a bit of a struggle.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Van der Laan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Van der Laan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Van der Laan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anderson avoids it.
Van der Laan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Greg Anderson has been cut.
Van der Laan lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Van der Laan.
Van der Laan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anderson is defending well for now.
Van der Laan landing knees to the body.
Van der Laan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Van der Laan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Van der Laan obliges.
Van der Laan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Van der Laan crunches a lovely knee into Anderson's ribcage.
Van der Laan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Anderson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Van der Laan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van der Laan scores a nice knee to the body.
Van der Laan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Van der Laan crunches a lovely knee into Anderson's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van der Laan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Anderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice elbow from Van der Laan.
Van der Laan lands a nice elbow.
Van der Laan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Anderson being controlled against the cage.
Van der Laan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Van der Laan stalling.
Van der Laan tries to land knees in the clinch but Anderson avoids the damage to the body.
Andre Van der Laan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van der Laan landing knees to the head.
Good body shot from Van der Laan.
Van der Laan landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van der Laan lands an elbow just above Anderson 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Van der Laan.
Van der Laan tries to land a knee to the head but Anderson blocks with his arms.
Van der Laan crunches a lovely knee into Anderson's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Van der Laan.
Greg Anderson's cut is getting worse.
Van der Laan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Van der Laan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Anderson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Van der Laan lands a knee to the body.
Van der Laan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A knee to the head by Van der Laan.
Van der Laan lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van der Laan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Van der Laan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Van der Laan lands a good knee to the midsection. Anderson won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Van der Laan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Greg Anderson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Van der Laan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Van der Laan tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van der Laan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice straight punches there by Van der Laan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van der Laan.
Van der Laan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van der Laan misses with a wild combination.
Van der Laan lands a leg kick that knocks Anderson off balance momentarily.
Anderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Van der Laan sprawls well. Van der Laan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Van der Laan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.
Van der Laan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Van der Laan wants to clinch.
Van der Laan cracks the inside of Anderson's front leg.
Van der Laan has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
Van der Laan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anderson's defenses.
Van der Laan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Anderson up against the cage.
Van der Laan is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Van der Laan down to the mat. Van der Laan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van der Laan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Van der Laan sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van der Laan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Van der Laan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van der Laan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van der Laan scores with a sloppy right hand. Anderson should have avoided that one.
Van der Laan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van der Laan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van der Laan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Van der Laan.
Van der Laan stuffs the takedown attempt from Anderson. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson ducks right into an uppercut from Van der Laan.
Anderson 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.
Van der Laan scores with a head kick. Anderson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Van der Laan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Andre Van der Laan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van der Laan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
enabling Van der Laan to counter with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Van der Laan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van der Laan throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it.
Van der Laan takes the fight into the clinch.
Van der Laan presses Anderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van der Laan working Anderson over with knees to the body.
Van der Laan lands an elbow just above Anderson 's eye.
Van der Laan lands a knee to the head.
Van der Laan tries a knee to the head but Anderson blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Van der Laan.
Van der Laan lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Van der Laan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Anderson is rocked!
Greg Anderson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van der Laan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van der Laan lands a knee to the body.
Anderson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Van der Laan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anderson's face.
Knees to the body from Van der Laan.
Van der Laan lands a big knee! That's hurt Anderson! Oh, he's all over the place! Van der Laan lands another knee that sends Anderson to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Van der Laan!
A less than humble Andre Van der Laan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karol Barorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tin Lau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barorf comes into the arena with Wena - Salutuj blaring out of the sound system. 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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153 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karol Barorf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tin Lau!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barorf tries to keep at a distance but Lau has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lau lands a shot to the body.
Lau cracks Barorf with a nice body shot.
Lau throws a punch but it's blocked by Barorf.
Barorf has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lau is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lau - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lau lands a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Barorf.
Lau has Barorf pushed against the cage.
Barorf is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lau is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lau throws a head punch that misses.
Barorf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lau after a bit of a struggle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lau is leaning against Barorf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barorf slows down the pace here.
Lau pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lau misses with a body punch.
Barorf prevents a body shot from Lau.
Lau struggles to land a body shot inside as Barorf controls his hands.
Lau scores with a hook to the body.
Lau managing to block the knees to the body from Barorf.
Lau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barorf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lau throws a head punch that misses.
Barorf wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barorf stalling.
Lau stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lau stalling the fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lau struggles to land a body shot inside as Barorf controls his hands.
Barorf working hard to break the clinch.
Barorf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barorf manages to break the clinch.
Lau fails to land with a series of punches.
Barorf takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barorf lands a high kick!
Barorf blocks a jab.
Lau scores with a decent looking hook.
Barorf looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barorf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lau sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barorf somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karol Barorf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barorf pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lau is out of range and Barorf settles back down.
Lau throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barorf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barorf gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lau.
Barorf looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barorf throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barorf scores with a head kick. Lau tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lau stuns Barorf with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barorf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lau but Lau pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lau wants to clinch.
Lau changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tin Lau dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barorf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lau was well out of range. Poor timing from Barorf.
Barorf takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lau lands an overhand right.
Barorf shoots in looking for a takedown. Lau tries to sprawl out of it but Barorf keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lau manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lau looks to score with a jab to the body but Barorf is just out of range.
Barorf swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lau counters with a stiff right hand.
Lau throws a hook but Barorf avoids it easily.
A combination from Barorf does no damage.
Horrible takedown by Barorf or perhaps it was just good defense by Lau which made him look bad.
Tin Lau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lau scores with a hook to the body. Barorf takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barorf shoots for a takedown but Lau saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karol Barorf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lau lands a slapping body shot.
Lau connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barorf walks into a straight right hand from Lau.
Barorf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lau.
Lau lands with an uppercut that bounces Barorf off the cage and back into range.
A head kick misses from Barorf.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lau.
Barorf takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Lau.
Barorf ducks under a wild hook from Lau.
Barorf throws a push kick but Lau slaps the foot to one side.
Barorf moves out of range of the strikes.
Barorf drops his hands momentarily and Lau takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lau, as that shot connected.
Barorf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lau.
Barorf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barorf closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Barorf seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lau is looking to improve his position.
Lau is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barorf trying to control the action but Lau is working from the bottom.
Barorf thows a huge punch but Lau dodges it nicely.
Barorf is looking to stall here but Lau recovers full guard.
Barorf trying to control the position from guard on top but Lau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barorf advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barorf wants to work for an arm triangle but Lau is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lau actively working from the bottom here.
Barorf keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lau on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barorf thows a huge punch but Lau dodges it nicely.
Lau on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lau wants to sweep but Barorf has passed to side control!
Barorf is working Lau over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lau is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barorf's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barorf winds up and cracks Lau with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lau is trying to get back to full guard.
Lau holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barorf is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lau is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barorf scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barorf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lau has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barorf prevents Lau from improving his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barorf drops an elbow to the side of Lau's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tin Lau will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lau lands a slapping body shot.
Barorf tries a low kick but Lau avoids it.
Lau throws a right hand that Barorf ducks under and follows up with a left that Barorf also avoids with ease.
Barorf needs to keep his hands up - Lau had a free shot at his head there.
Barorf throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barorf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lau moves out of range of the body kick.
Lau stuffs the takedown attempt from Barorf. Barorf gets slowly back to his feet.
Barorf slips under a jab.
Barorf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barorf misses with a body shot.
Barorf lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barorf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lau.
Lau tries to clinch but Barorf moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lau. Barorf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lau fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lau throws a nice looking combination but Barorf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barorf closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lau quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barorf pulls his head out easily.
Lau is looking to improve his position.
Barorf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lau's head.
Barorf slips a nice elbow through Lau's hands, connecting with Lau's forehead.
Barorf trying to control the action but Lau is working from the bottom.
Barorf is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lau keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barorf controlling the action here.
Barorf is trying to control. Lau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barorf not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barorf pulls his head out easily.
Lau is looking to improve his position.
Tin Lau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barorf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lau's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barorf is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if Barorf is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Barorf sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lau defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barorf trying to control the action but Lau is working from the bottom.
Barorf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karol Barorf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barorf 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.
Lau controlling the position well.
Lau on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barorf working the head and body with strikes.
Barorf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lau doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barorf.
Barorf wants to work for an arm triangle but Lau is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Karol Barorf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barorf is looking to take a break and control but Lau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barorf prevents Lau from improving his position.
Barorf trying to control the action but Lau is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karol Barorf showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lau 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tin Lau!
Tin Lau very nearly forgot to thank Adrenaline amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark van Bommel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). van Bommel's entrance music is Metallica-Battery . A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
17 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mark van Bommel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurice McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
van Bommel fails to land with a series of punches.
van Bommel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as van Bommel blocks the low kick.
McDonald tries to work over van Bommel's front leg with a kick but van Bommel checks it.
McDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good shot there by van Bommel.
McDonald gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
van Bommel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonald on the side of the head.
It looks like Maurice McDonald has been cut.
McDonald lands with a thumping leg kick.
van Bommel throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
van Bommel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
van Bommel throws a one two combo.
van Bommel stuns McDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald scores with a jab to the head.
van Bommel dips to his left and cracks McDonald with an uppercut!
van Bommel scores with a sloppy right hand. McDonald should have avoided that one.
Mark van Bommel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from McDonald.
van Bommel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
van Bommel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
van Bommel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
van Bommel cracks McDonald with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from van Bommel.
van Bommel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McDonald tries to land a leg kick but van Bommel saw it coming and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by van Bommel. That's going to slow McDonald down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mark van Bommel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
van Bommel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
van Bommel misses with a body shot.
van Bommel stuns McDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDonald walks forward, straight into a front kick from van Bommel.
A jab from van Bommel finds it's way through McDonald's defenses.
van Bommel lands a right hook to the body.
McDonald takes one to the chin there.
van Bommel connects with a nice looking jab.
van Bommel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
van Bommel throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
van Bommel blocks the body kick.
van Bommel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald closes the distance looking to clinch
and van Bommel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDonald is looking to chop away at van Bommel's legs.
van Bommel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDonald's hands.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from van Bommel.
McDonald throws out a loose jab but van Bommel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by van Bommel there.
van Bommel avoids the head kick by McDonald.
van Bommel tries to bum rush McDonald with a series of wild strikes but McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - van Bommel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
van Bommel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDonald throws a series of strikes that have van Bommel backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
van Bommel swinging wildly here.
van Bommel avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
McDonald with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling van Bommel to score with a decent uppercut.
van Bommel looks to throw a body kick
and McDonald counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDonald walks into a left hand.
van Bommel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonald.
McDonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but van Bommel circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark van Bommel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurice McDonald'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.
van Bommel works over McDonald's head and body with a nice combination.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from van Bommel.
McDonald throws a head kick that van Bommel semi-blocks.
McDonald on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
van Bommel 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.
McDonald fakes a jab and throws a low kick but van Bommel checks it well.
van Bommel scores with a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDonald throws a leg kick that misses.
Mark van Bommel is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circling - van Bommel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald scores with a jab to the head.
van Bommel throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van Bommel throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
van Bommel misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDonald moves away from the strike by van Bommel.
McDonald gets cracked with a nice right hand there by van Bommel.
McDonald wants to slow van Bommel down by chopping away at his legs.
McDonald swings away with a leg kick that misses.
van Bommel throws a leg kick but McDonald moved away.
van Bommel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
van Bommel misses with a body kick.
van Bommel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from van Bommel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
van Bommel throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDonald.
van Bommel looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
van Bommel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from van Bommel - that will leave a mark!
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!
van Bommel looks to land a body kick but McDonald moved away.
A low kick from McDonald misses
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
van Bommel throws a push kick but McDonald slaps the foot to one side.
van Bommel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
van Bommel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
van Bommel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDonald.
van Bommel cracks McDonald with a good jab.
McDonald takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van Bommel stuffs the takedown attempt from McDonald. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
McDonald blocks a jab.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and van Bommel moves out of range easily.
van Bommel scores with a jab to the head.
McDonald wants to slow van Bommel down by chopping away at his legs.
McDonald throws a good cross that connects.
van Bommel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from van Bommel misses
and McDonald counters with a nice low kick that buckles van Bommel's knee momentarily.
van Bommel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
van Bommel lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
van Bommel jabs McDonald right on the nose. McDonald blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. van Bommel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
van Bommel jabs McDonald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
van Bommel loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
McDonald throws a low kick but it's checked well by van Bommel.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from van Bommel - that will leave a mark!
van Bommel thows a body shot but no joy.
van Bommel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
van Bommel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
van Bommel swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from van Bommel. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark van Bommel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maurice McDonald's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
van Bommel lands with a right hand.
van Bommel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDonald has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
van Bommel throws a low kick but McDonald avoids it.
van Bommel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
van Bommel has his takedown stuffed
and McDonald counters with a nice body kick.
McDonald on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A left lands for van Bommel.
van Bommel throws a sloppy body shot
and McDonald counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A good leg kick by McDonald.
van Bommel connects with a nice looking jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald rushes van Bommel and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald thumps van Bommel with a low kick.
van Bommel misses with a low kick.
van Bommel throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
van Bommel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
van Bommel's jab looks to have found its range, popping McDonald under the eye.
McDonald blocks the body kick.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but van Bommel moves away.
A slow jab from van Bommel misses its intended target.
van Bommel misses with a looping left.
van Bommel throws an off balance right hand
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
van Bommel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mark van Bommel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from McDonald. No joy for van Bommel on that attempt.
McDonald throws a head kick but van Bommel moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by van Bommel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of van Bommel.
van Bommel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonald counters with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonald lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and van Bommel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from van Bommel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McDonald feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to van Bommel's calf.
McDonald takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McDonald takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
van Bommel throws a low kick but McDonald avoids it.
McDonald wants to clinch up but van Bommel keeps it at a distance.
van Bommel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald catches van Bommel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
van Bommel throws a leg kick that misses.
McDonald has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from van Bommel.
van Bommel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
Maurice McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract van Bommel.
McDonald checks the leg kick.
McDonald takes a jab right on the kisser.
van Bommel throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but van Bommel avoids it.
van Bommel checks the leg kick nicely there.
van Bommel lands a nice leg kick that just misses McDonald's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
van Bommel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
van Bommel connects with a body shot.
McDonald takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. van Bommel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McDonald swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McDonald throws out a leg kick but van Bommel moves out of range and McDonald only half commits.
van Bommel jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
van Bommel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
van Bommel fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maurice McDonald.
I think van Bommel 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark van Bommel!
Our winner, Mark van Bommel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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