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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Georg Hullenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hullenberger comes to the cage accompanied by America. Georg Hullenberger has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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224 lbs
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Georg Hullenberger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jin Kim!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hullenberger throws a body kick that misses.
Kim is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hullenberger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hullenberger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kim blocks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Hullenberger as Kim shoots in.
Kim misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Georg Hullenberger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kim.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hullenberger. That's going to slow Kim down.
Hullenberger misses with a low kick.
Kim shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kim was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kim lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hullenberger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hullenberger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kim throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hullenberger is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kim unloads with some shots from mount but Hullenberger bucks and avoids them well.
Hullenberger wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hullenberger trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hullenberger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kim misses with a head shot.
Hullenberger blocking the ground and pound.
Kim is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Hullenberger is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jin Kim!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jokke Nappula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Spatz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nappula kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Troggs- Wild Thing. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jokke Nappula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Spatz!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spatz throws a head kick that misses.
Spatz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spatz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nappula, right into the meat.
Nappula closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spatz circles away.
Spatz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nappula.
Spatz misses with the combination.
Spatz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spatz looks to land a combination but Nappula avoids it well.
Spatz avoids the body shot from Nappula.
Nappula gets tackled into the cage by Spatz. Spatz maintains the clinch.
Spatz wants to break free but Nappula has control.
Spatz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nappula connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spatz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spatz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spatz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spatz connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nappula misses with a kick to the body.
Nappula on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spatz. Spatz obviously looking to wear him down.
Nappula throws a front kick that sends Spatz stumbling back into the cage.
Nappula with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spatz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nappula's head.
Nappula misses with a low kick.
Spatz takes the fight into the clinch.
Nappula is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nappula lands a shot to the body.
Nappula pulls guard effortlessly.
Spatz landing with the ground and pound.
Spatz looking to sit in guard and control but Nappula gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Spatz keeping moving, preventing Nappula from controlling successfully.
Spatz wants to sweep here but Nappula controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nappula trying to control but Spatz is working from the bottom.
Spatz wants to stand up but Nappula is controlling him.
Nappula tries to free his leg and advance position but Spatz is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nappula wants to control from the top but Spatz keeps moving.
Nappula wants to pass the guard but Spatz is keeping the position.
Spatz controls Nappula momentarily but Nappula frees himself.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nappula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nappula throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nappula feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nappula trying to control the position from guard on top but Spatz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nappula prevents Spatz from getting back to his feet.
Spatz is adopting a defensive guard.
Nappula trying to control but Spatz is working from the bottom.
Spatz wants to stand up but Nappula is controlling him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Spatz keeping moving, preventing Nappula from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jokke Nappula wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nappula connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nappula pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good work by Spatz as he checks the leg kick.
Spatz looks to land a combination but Nappula avoids it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nappula, right into the meat.
Nappula swats away the attempt to clinch by Spatz.
Spatz is looking to clinch but Nappula is avoiding it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spatz looking to slow down the pace here.
Spatz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nappula's efforts to push away.
A short right from Spatz on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nappula jumps guard but Spatz stands there with Nappula around his waist. Nappula gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nappula.
Nappula swings wildly with an uppercut but Spatz uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Jokke Nappula will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nappula's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nappula lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spatz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spatz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nappula swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nappula pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Spatz back to the cage. Nappula follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Spatz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spatz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nappula.
Nappula scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Spatz is concentrating on defense, preventing Nappula from advancing position.
Nappula frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nappula trying to control but Spatz is having none of it.
Nappula working for a guillotine from mount but Spatz is in no mood to give up.
Nappula controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spatz is looking to improve his position but Nappula isn't that keen on the idea.
Nappula trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nappula cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nappula sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nappula breaks from Spatz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nappula trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nappula has control of Spatz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Spatz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Spatz's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Nappula tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spatz is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Nappula landing strikes from the mount and Spatz is in trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spatz is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nappula lands a heavy elbow.
Spatz is rocked!
Nappula manages to capitalize on a mistake by Spatz to take his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spatz prevents Nappula from getting a body triangle.
Spatz covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Spatz is still in real trouble! Can Nappula finish him?
Nappula controls the position.
Spatz seems to have recovered his senses.
Nappula working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Spatz tries to escape the position.
Nappula looking for the choke from the back.
Nappula is trying to control but Spatz is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Spatz wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nappula avoids the attempt from Spatz to control.
Nappula tries to control but Spatz wriggling away.
Poor strikes thrown by Nappula there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jokke Nappula overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spatz squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Nappula tries to control but Spatz wriggling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spatz tries to reverse the position but Nappula maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nappula looking to control but Spatz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jokke Nappula dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nappula avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nappula throws a head kick but Spatz moves out of range.
Jokke Nappula is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping body kick lands there for Spatz.
Spatz wants to clinch but Nappula slips to the side
and Nappula counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nappula scores with a nice right hand.
Spatz rushes Nappula and presses him up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Spatz throws a head punch that misses.
Spatz lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Nappula - that landed with a thud.
Spatz tries a body shot but Nappula blocks it.
Spatz lands with a right to the head.
Nappula holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nappula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nappula dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spatz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karl Spatz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spatz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nappula stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spatz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spatz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nappula is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spatz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nappula throws a front kick aimed at Spatz's knee but Spatz avoids it well.
Nappula keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick from Spatz misses.
Nappula wants to land a leg kick but Spatz is out of range.
Spatz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Spatz closes the distance and pushes Nappula back into the cage.
Spatz throws a punch but it's blocked by Nappula.
Nappula lands with a light punch inside.
Nappula stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Spatz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karl Spatz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spatz throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Spatz.
Nappula is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nappula working aggressively here.
Spatz scores with a knee to the head.
Spatz pushes Nappula back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nappula working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nappula wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spatz blocks an uppercut.
Spatz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nappula's elbow.
Nappula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spatz misses with a low kick.
Spatz throws a series of punches but Nappula moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nappula.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spatz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nappula lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spatz throws a head kick that misses.
Spatz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nappula throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nappula fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spatz checks it well.
Spatz tries to clinch but Nappula moves out of range.
Nappula tried to score with a low kick but Spatz checks it.
Spatz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nappula dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spatz. That did some damage!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spatz wants to clinch up but Nappula keeps it at a distance.
Karl Spatz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nappula throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nappula goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spatz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nappula.
Jokke Nappula is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nappula.
Nappula wants to slow Spatz down by chopping away at his legs.
Nappula connects with a leg kick. Spatz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nappula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spatz tries to clinch up
and Nappula finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nappula throws the kick towards the body but Spatz avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nappula lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nappula circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spatz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nappula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spatz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nappula swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nappula circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nappula throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spatz.
Spatz tries to close the distance and clinch but Nappula swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spatz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nappula - the referee stops the clock and Spatz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nappula. Spatz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nappula fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spatz on the side of the head.
Spatz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spatz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nappula manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jokke Nappula.
Well Nappula has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jokke Nappula!
Jokke Nappula gave a mention to Fight Day Nutrition (Only 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pithe Canthropus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Celsius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canthropus comes into the arena with Pizzaman - Trippin' On Sunshine blaring out of the sound system. Celsius is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Prodigy - No Good. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pithe Canthropus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kelvin Celsius!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canthropus just misses with a punch to the body.
Canthropus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Canthropus misses with a leg kick.
Canthropus keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, jab by Celsius - just one landing.
Celsius tries to clinch but Canthropus moves out of range.
Canthropus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Canthropus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Celsius fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Celsius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canthropus lands with a good body shot.
Celsius misses with a wild body shot.
Canthropus scores with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Celsius thows a body shot but no joy.
Canthropus connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canthropus lands a front kick.
Celsius walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Canthropus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Celsius.
Canthropus throws a right hand that Celsius ducks under and follows up with a left that Celsius also avoids with ease.
Canthropus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Celsius avoids a punch combination nicely.
Canthropus throws a right hand that misses
and Celsius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Canthropus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Canthropus misses with a looping left.
Canthropus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Canthropus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Celsius was well out of range. Poor timing from Canthropus.
Pithe Canthropus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Celsius tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Canthropus swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Celsius's jab looks to have found its range, popping Canthropus under the eye.
Celsius takes one on the button.
Celsius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Canthropus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canthropus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Celsius instigates a clinch.
Celsius lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canthropus controls Celsius momentarily but Celsius frees himself.
Canthropus keeping moving, preventing Celsius from controlling successfully.
Celsius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Celsius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Canthropus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Celsius controls from within his opponent's guard.
Canthropus is looking for a triangle here but Celsius uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus tries to escape but Celsius is in control.
Canthropus sneaks back into half guard.
Celsius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Canthropus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Celsius.
Canthropus wants to improve his position but Celsius is controlling well.
Canthropus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Celsius performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Celsius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Canthropus moves into full guard.
Canthropus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Celsius throws a big right hand that misses.
Canthropus looking for a sweep. Not yet Canthropus, not yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Celsius pushing down on Canthropus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Celsius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Celsius works his foot free and advances to mount.
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!
Canthropus gets back to half guard.
Canthropus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Celsius pulls his head out easily.
Celsius lands strikes from half guard.
Celsius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Celsius prevents Canthropus from improving his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Celsius is looking to take a break and control but Canthropus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Celsius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Canthropus landing small, sideways elbows.
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 Pithe Canthropus will probably get the nod.
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.
Canthropus thows a leg kick but Celsius checks it
and Celsius counters with a stiff right hand.
Celsius gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Canthropus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Celsius throws a jab but it's blocked by Canthropus.
Celsius has Canthropus up against the cage in a clinch.
Canthropus takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Pithe Canthropus has been cut.
Canthropus managing to block the knees to the body from Celsius.
Canthropus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Canthropus misses with a knee strike.
Celsius is trying to pull guard but Canthropus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Celsius throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Canthropus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Celsius is looking to take this one to the mat.
Canthropus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Canthropus lands a good knee to the midsection. Celsius won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Celsius is trying to pull guard but Canthropus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pithe Canthropus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelvin Celsius.
Canthropus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Celsius manages to break the clinch.
Celsius shoots for a takedown but Canthropus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Canthropus cracks Celsius with an open hand slap.
Celsius lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Canthropus misses with a low kick.
Celsius takes one to the chin there.
Canthropus scores with a nice head shot.
Celsius works Canthropus's body with a nice hook.
Pithe Canthropus is winning the standup battle so far.
Canthropus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Celsius takes a swing at Canthropus's ribcage but misses.
Pithe Canthropus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canthropus throws a low kick but Celsius moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canthropus throws a push kick but Celsius slaps the foot to one side.
Canthropus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Celsius's calf.
Canthropus loads up on a big right hand but Celsius slips the punch.
Celsius checks the leg kick nicely there.
Canthropus blocks a jab.
Celsius takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Canthropus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Celsius rushes Canthropus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Canthropus takes a shot to the head.
Celsius drags the fight down to the ground.
Canthropus postures up in Celsius's guard and throws a big left but Celsius blocks it.
Celsius controls Canthropus momentarily but Canthropus frees himself.
Kelvin Celsius has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Celsius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Canthropus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Canthropus is looking to work some ground and pound but Celsius has wrist control.
Canthropus connects with a couple of short punches.
Celsius is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Canthropus defends well.
Celsius working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Canthropus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Canthropus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Celsius is trying to control the position but Canthropus postures up.
Canthropus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Celsius has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Canthropus has managed to get both his arms back between Celsius's legs - danger averted.
Celsius has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Canthropus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Celsius is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Canthropus is aware though and is defending well.
Celsius is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canthropus stopping the sweep attempt from Celsius.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canthropus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Celsius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Celsius is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Canthropus distracts Celsius with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Celsius escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Canthropus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Celsius is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Celsius working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Canthropus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Celsius is tightening it up a little... Canthropus has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Canthropus reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Canthropus taps out! Nice BJJ there by Celsius!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kelvin Celsius!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Da Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Temujin Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black has chosen Dropkick murphys - drink and fight as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricardo Da Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Temujin Black!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Souza drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Black wants to control but Da Souza postures up.
Da Souza has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Black!
Black is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Black is trying to escape the mount.
Da Souza looking for a guillotine from mount but Black is having none of it.
Da Souza tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Da Souza wants to finish this one by submission but Black is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Da Souza.
Black wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Da Souza has the hooks in. Black is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Souza is trying to stick to Black's back but Black is turning into Da Souza. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Da Souza's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Black.
Da Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Da Souza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Black defends it easily.
Black is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Black content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Da Souza will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Da Souza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Black's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Da Souza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Black has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Da Souza has managed to get both his arms back between Black's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Black is on top in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Da Souza looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Souza lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Black!
Black sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Da Souza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Black wants to improve his position but Da Souza is controlling well.
Black is trying to maintain the position but Da Souza is very close to passing his half guard.
Da Souza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Black slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Souza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Souza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Da Souza cracks Black with a solid left hand.
Black working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Da Souza has passed into half guard!
Black is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Da Souza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Da Souza's back!
Black is trying to stick to Da Souza's back but Da Souza is turning into Black. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Black's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Da Souza.
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
Black trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
Da Souza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Black throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Da Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Da Souza.
Da Souza has gone for a leg lock! Black slips out almost immediately though and dives into Da Souza's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Black advances to half guard.
Black not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Temujin Black will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Black drives through and clinches with Da Souza against the cage.
Da Souza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Black walks away with a smile on his face. Da Souza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A swing and a miss from Black.
Da Souza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Black counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Ricardo Da Souza has been cut.
Da Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.
Black lands with a hook. Da Souza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Da Souza lets loose with a powerful body kick. Black will feel that in the morning.
Da Souza shoots in for a double leg but Black sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ricardo Da Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Souza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Da Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black misses with a looping right.
Da Souza ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Black cracks Da Souza on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Da Souza falls backwards against the cage. Black follows up with more strikes that drop Da Souza to his knees. Black keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Da Souza! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Temujin Black!
A victorious Temujin Black thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miksu Rupunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klahan Sunan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rupunen comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Miksu Rupunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Klahan Sunan !
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rupunen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rupunen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sunan lands the left hand.
Rupunen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rupunen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sunan tests Rupunen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rupunen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rupunen slips under a jab from Sunan .
Sunan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sunan scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sunan .
Sunan throws a sloppy body shot
and Rupunen counters with a right hand to the body.
Rupunen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sunan circles away quickly and effectively.
Rupunen lands with a hook. Sunan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sunan . Rupunen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rupunen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rupunen walks into a stiff left hand from Sunan .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunan misses the shot to the body.
Sunan throws a leg kick which misses Rupunen's front leg but catches the back leg as Rupunen tries to avoid it.
Rupunen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rupunen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sunan connects with a jab.
Sunan throws a nice looking combination but Rupunen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rupunen closes the distance and clinches up with Sunan , looking for a takedown. Rupunen pushes Sunan against the cage but Sunan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sunan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rupunen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sunan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rupunen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rupunen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Sunan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sunan scores with a hook to the body. Rupunen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sunan . Rupunen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rupunen misses with a series of wild punches.
Rupunen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sunan to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sunan connects with a jab.
Rupunen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sunan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sunan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sunan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sunan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Sunan .
Rupunen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rupunen throws a combination. Sunan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice defenses there by Sunan .
Rupunen thows a body shot but no joy.
Sunan throws a head kick that misses.
Rupunen lands a body shot.
Sunan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Rupunen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rupunen throws a series of punches but Sunan avoids them all with ease.
Sunan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sunan feints and then cracks Rupunen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rupunen down.
Klahan Sunan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sunan lands a leg kick that knocks Rupunen off balance momentarily.
Sunan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sunan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rupunen rather than just go for the knockout.
Rupunen throws a series of punches but Sunan moves out of range.
Sunan walks into a stiff left hand from Rupunen.
Rupunen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sunan .
Rupunen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sunan works Rupunen's body with a nice hook.
Sunan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sunan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sunan misses with a few strikes there.
Sunan misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rupunen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sunan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rupunen moves away.
Rupunen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick lands there from Sunan .
Rupunen misses with a hook. Sunan ducked under it nicely.
Sunan misses with a wild combination.
Rupunen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sunan .
Rupunen throws a right and a left that Sunan avoids nicely.
Rupunen throws a right and a left that Sunan avoids nicely.
Rupunen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rupunen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sunan .
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left lands for Sunan .
Sunan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sunan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rupunen's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klahan Sunan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sunan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rupunen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rupunen misses with a wild combination.
Sunan connects with a body shot that sends Rupunen's belly button to the back.
Rupunen throws a right and a left that Sunan avoids nicely.
Sunan misses with a wild body shot.
Rupunen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sunan tests Rupunen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rupunen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sunan slips a jab and a cross from Rupunen.
Sunan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sunan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rupunen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sunan but Sunan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rupunen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rupunen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Sunan .
Sunan lands with a cross.
Rupunen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rupunen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sunan can pounce on him.
A combination from Rupunen does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sunan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rupunen. That did some damage!
Rupunen shoots for a takedown but Sunan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sunan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rupunen.
Sunan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rupunen. That did some damage!
Sunan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rupunen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miksu Rupunen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sunan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sunan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rupunen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sunan circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunan scores with a kick to the body.
Sunan cracks Rupunen with an open hand slap.
Sunan lands a body shot.
Sunan scores with a jab to the body.
Sunan thumps Rupunen with a low kick.
Rupunen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sunan lands a nice shot to the body.
Rupunen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rupunen avoids the body shot from Sunan .
Sunan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sunan looks to land a combination but Rupunen avoids it well.
Sunan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Klahan Sunan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sunan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rupunen's calf.
Rupunen throws a series of punches but Sunan avoids them all with ease.
Rupunen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rupunen.
Sunan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rupunen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rupunen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sunan avoids it really well and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sunan .
Rupunen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sunan .
Sunan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sunan lands a jab to Rupunen's midsection.
Sunan with a jab.
Sunan lands a nice shot to the body.
Sunan cracks the inside of Rupunen's front leg.
Sunan scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sunan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rupunen.
Sunan lands a nice shot to the body.
Sunan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A right-left combo lands from Sunan .
Miksu Rupunen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sunan lands a head kick. Rupunen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A left lands for Sunan .
Rupunen is rocked!
Rupunen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oh Rupunen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sunan lands with a straight right. Rupunen didn't see that one coming.
Sunan lands a big head kick that sends Rupunen to the canvas! Sunan follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klahan Sunan !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Imum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xocoyotzin comes to the cage accompanied by Leverage - Sentenced. The crowd seem to be enjoying Imum's choice of entrance music: Candy Paint - Ken Tuck. Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Imum!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imum throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Xocoyotzin.
Imum throws a hook to the side of Xocoyotzin's head but Xocoyotzin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Xocoyotzin.
Imum shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Xocoyotzin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Xocoyotzin lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab from Imum.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xocoyotzin scores with a kick to the body.
Xocoyotzin throws out a powerful jab.
Imum gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Imum can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Xocoyotzin controls the pace.
Imum controlling Xocoyotzin's posture.
Imum looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Xocoyotzin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Xocoyotzin slows the pace down in half guard.
Xocoyotzin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Imum defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imum tries to get to full guard but Xocoyotzin has control of the leg.
Xocoyotzin trying to control from half guard but Imum is working away.
Imum tries to kick Xocoyotzin off but Xocoyotzin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Imum is trying to control but can't.
Xocoyotzin is trying to control. Imum wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Imum has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Xocoyotzin is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Xocoyotzin avoids the body shot from Imum.
Xocoyotzin cracks a nice hook into Imum's ribs.
Xocoyotzin misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xocoyotzin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imum thumps Xocoyotzin with a low kick.
Imum lands with a right hand.
Xocoyotzin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xocoyotzin lands with a slapping head kick.
Xocoyotzin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Imum throws a head kick that misses
and Xocoyotzin counters with a straight right hand.
Xocoyotzin punishes Imum's body with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin lands with a slapping head kick.
Imum scores with a jab. Xocoyotzin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Imum scores with a sloppy right hand. Xocoyotzin should have avoided that one.
Imum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xocoyotzin.
Imum lunges at Xocoyotzin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Xocoyotzin's hand.
Imum moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Xocoyotzin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Imum throws out the jab.
Imum connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xocoyotzin throws out the jab.
Xocoyotzin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Imum checks it well.
Imum throws a poor cross that misses
and Xocoyotzin counters with a right hand to the body.
Imum is looking to score with low kicks.
Xocoyotzin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Imum's head backwards.
Xocoyotzin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Imum checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Xocoyotzin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Imum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xocoyotzin connects with a body shot that sends Imum's belly button to the back.
Xocoyotzin throws a shot from downtown. Imum moves away and avoids it.
Max Imum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xocoyotzin tries to clinch there but Imum circles away.
Xocoyotzin gets a takedown into half guard.
Imum is trying to get back to full guard.
Imum is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin wants to pass to mount but Imum is defending the position.
Xocoyotzin is trying to work for a kimura but Imum is defending well.
Imum trying to control but Xocoyotzin postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xocoyotzin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Imum's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xocoyotzin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Xocoyotzin is thwarting Imum's attempts to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xocoyotzin uses his free foot to push down on Imum's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Imum.
Imum wants to control but Xocoyotzin is having none of it.
Xocoyotzin trying to control but Imum is having none of it.
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 Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Xocoyotzin lands a nice looking body kick.
Imum misses with a wild body shot.
Xocoyotzin takes a swing at Imum's ribcage but misses.
Imum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Imum misses the target.
Imum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Imum throws the left hand but Xocoyotzin avoids the punch easily.
Xocoyotzin throws a leg kick which misses Imum's front leg but catches the back leg as Imum tries to avoid it.
Xocoyotzin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Imum dips to his left and cracks Xocoyotzin with an uppercut!
Imum lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Imum misses with a body shot.
Imum throws a sloppy head kick
and Xocoyotzin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Imum with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Xocoyotzin to score with a decent uppercut.
Xocoyotzin checks a low kick from Imum.
Imum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Imum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Xocoyotzin counter with a right hand.
Xocoyotzin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Imum blocks a head kick by Xocoyotzin.
Imum pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xocoyotzin is out of range and Imum settles back down.
Xocoyotzin moves away from the strike by Imum.
Xocoyotzin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Imum takes a step back to recover.
Imum is breathing heavily.
Imum misses with a body shot.
Xocoyotzin lands a high kick!
Imum is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Imum. Xocoyotzin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xocoyotzin tries to clinch but Imum is having none of it.
Imum throws an off balance right hand
and Xocoyotzin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Imum is still on wobbly legs! Can Xocoyotzin finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xocoyotzin connects with a right hand. Imum shakes it off.
Xocoyotzin avoids the head kick by Imum.
Nice body kick there by Xocoyotzin.
Imum gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin!
A victorious Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Winston Dunham III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogers Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Housequake. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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28
155 lbs
17 - 11 - 1 |
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159 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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KO power |
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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
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Winston Dunham III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rogers Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunham III tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nelson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nelson is rocked!
Dunham III throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nelson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dunham III motions for Nelson to come forward. Dunham III throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunham III is just out of range.
Dunham III throws a jab when Nelson was well out of range.
Nelson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dunham III scores with a jab. Nelson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunham III works over Nelson's head and body with a nice combination.
Nelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Dunham III finish him?
Nelson swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunham III.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Dunham III moves out of range.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson seems to have recovered his senses.
Dunham III throws a chopping leg kick but Nelson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice jab there from Nelson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham III moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Dunham III does it's job there.
Dunham III feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nelsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A low kick from Dunham III misses
and Nelson counters with a nice body kick.
Dunham III dips to his left and cracks Nelson with an uppercut!
Dunham III fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nelson on the side of the head.
Nelson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dunham III lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nelson's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunham III throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dunham III throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Nelson misses with a low kick as Dunham III jumps back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dunham III checks a leg kick.
Dunham III feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nelson's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunham III thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nelson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunham III was well out of range. Poor timing from Nelson.
Dunham III uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nelson.
Nelson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nelson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dunham III.
Oooooh!!! Dunham III has knocked Nelson down with a huge combo! Dunham III steps away and waves a wobbly Nelson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Nelson scores with a shot to the body.
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Dunham III.
Dunham III misses with a double jab
and Nelson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nelson misses the body punch
and Dunham III counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dunham III throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
Dunham III listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nelson.
Nelson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dunham III instigates a clinch.
Dunham III misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Dunham III.
Nelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dunham III breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dunham III scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nelson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunham III throws out the jab.
Dunham III pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nelson is out of range and Dunham III settles back down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dunham III, right into the meat.
Nelson scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Dunham III misses the target.
Dunham III feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nelsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dunham III throws a hook but Nelson blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson connects with a right hand. Dunham III shakes it off.
Nelson misses with a body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dunham III crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nelson - the referee stops the clock and Dunham III gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nelson. Dunham III manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dunham III swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good work by Nelson as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dunham III darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dunham III tries to land a front kick but Nelson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nelson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Dunham III dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nelson slips a jab from Dunham III.
Dunham III moves out of range of the body kick.
Dunham III scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dunham III fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nelson checks it well.
Nelson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dunham III momentarily.
Dunham III ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Dunham III is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nelson.
Nelson tries a low kick but Dunham III avoids it.
Winston Dunham III seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dunham III.
Nelson checks a low kick from Dunham III.
Nelson throws a low kick but Dunham III moves out of range easily.
Nelson misses with an uppercut. Dunham III saw that one coming.
Nelson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dunham III.
Winston Dunham III is winning the standup battle so far.
Nelson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dunham III wants to clinch but Nelson slips to the side
and Nelson counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dunham III with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nelson to score with a decent uppercut.
Dunham III misses with an uppercut
and Nelson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dunham III really felt that one!
Dunham III throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunham III looks to throw the jab but Nelson is out of range.
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Dunham III.
Dunham III tries to close the distance and clinch but Nelson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nelson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dunham III lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nelson's sensitive parts.
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Dunham III misses with the combination.
Nelson throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looks to throw the jab but Dunham III is out of range.
Dunham III fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dunham III misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
Nelson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dunham III keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nelson scores with a head kick. Dunham III tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson is looking to score with low kicks.
Dunham III misses the jab.
Dunham III throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Dunham III throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nelson looks to land a left hand but Dunham III moved out of range nicely.
Dunham III on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham III tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nelson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dunham III is rocked!
Dunham III ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Oh Dunham III is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nelson cracks the inside of Dunham III's front leg.
Dunham III looks up at the clock. Bad move! Nelson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Dunham III. Nelson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rogers Nelson!
Rogers Nelson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that OVERDOSE Factory: Q159.2 Energy and more! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Taz Devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerome Kabasla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
156 lbs
20 - 13 - 1 |
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25
146 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taz Devil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerome Kabasla!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devil tries a low kick but Kabasla avoids it.
Kabasla takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kabasla bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Devil's head backwards.
Devil instigates a clinch.
Kabasla pressing his opponent against the cage.
Devil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Devil throws a head kick that misses.
Kabasla gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Devil counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Devil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kabasla lands a body shot.
Devil lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Devil scores with a nice right hand.
Kabasla scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Devil missing with a left hand there. Kabasla was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Devil does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Devil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kabasla manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabasla shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Devil manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kabasla trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kabasla throws a strike but Devil rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kabasla trying to keep a closed guard but Devil is proving a slippery customer.
Devil will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kabasla is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kabasla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kabasla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Devil defends it easily.
Kabasla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Devil has passed into side control.
Devil wants to stand but Kabasla has his arm trapped.
Kabasla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Devil wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devil working away.
Kabasla is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Devil stands up.
Devil closes the distance and clinches.
Kabasla tries to land a knee to the head but Devil blocks with his arms.
Devil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gerome Kabasla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kabasla clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kabasla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Devil slips a jab from Kabasla.
A slapping leg kick lands for Devil.
Kabasla walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Devil checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taz Devil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kabasla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Devil as he avoids it easily.
Devil lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kabasla's corner calls for a 1-2. Kabasla obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Devil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kabasla.
Kabasla throws a leg kick
and Devil counters with a one-two to the body.
Devil throws a head kick that misses.
Devil swings for the body but Kabasla moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kabasla has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Devil.
Kabasla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Devil defends it nicely.
Taz Devil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerome Kabasla.
Devil connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kabasla. Kabasla circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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 Taz Devil will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Devil lands with a cross.
Devil is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kabasla takes a swing at Devil's ribcage but misses.
Taz Devil is winning the standup battle so far.
Kabasla works the jab nicely.
Kabasla loads up on a big right hand but Devil slips the punch.
Kabasla fails to land the takedown.
Nice body punch from Devil.
Devil works the jab nicely.
Devil thows a body shot but no joy.
Devil looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gerome Kabasla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kabasla throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Devil misses with a wild combination.
Devil looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Devil scores with a nice right hand.
Kabasla takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil manages to break the clinch.
Kabasla shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Devil as he jumps to the side.
Devil closes the distance and clinches.
Devil lands a body punch.
Devil is trying to push Kabasla away but Kabasla has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Devil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kabasla on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Devil thows a body shot but no joy.
Kabasla on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kabasla is rocked!
Kabasla looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kabasla is still in real trouble! Can Devil finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kabasla loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kabasla seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kabasla is looking to work some ground and pound but Devil has wrist control.
Devil wants to stand up but Kabasla is controlling him.
Kabasla has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kabasla in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kabasla throwing strikes but missing.
Kabasla throws a big elbow that misses.
Kabasla missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kabasla trying to control but Devil is working from the bottom.
Devil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabasla is looking to work some ground and pound but Devil has wrist control.
Devil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kabasla chips away with some ground and pound.
Devil pushes Kabasla off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kabasla throws a series of punches but Devil moves out of range.
Devil is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kabasla lands with a right hand.
Devil swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kabasla fails with a takedown attempt.
Taz Devil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerome Kabasla.
Nice shot by Devil.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devil keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kabasla is looking to clinch but Devil is avoiding it.
A low kick from Kabasla is predictable there
and Devil counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kabasla throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Devil connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kabasla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Devil.
Devil scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kabasla in his tracks.
Devil delivers a nice body kick.
Kabasla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kabasla shoots for a takedown but Devil saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kabasla is breathing heavily.
Devil scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kabasla takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good leg kick by Devil there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Devil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kabasla.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Devil dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Devil scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Devil.
Kabasla tries to clinch but Devil moves away
and Devil counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kabasla changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Devil tries to avoid it but Kabasla manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Devil to the ground. Devil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kabasla takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kabasla looks to land a combination but Devil avoids it well.
Kabasla throws a jab but it's blocked by Devil.
Nice uppercut there from Devil.
Kabasla fails with the takedown.
Kabasla swings widly with a right hand
and Devil counters with a left to the body.
Kabasla takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Devil bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kabasla's head backwards.
Good shot there by Devil.
Kabasla tries to land a front kick but Devil steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Devil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kabasla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabasla throws a left and a right that both miss
and Devil finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Devil misses the shot to the body.
Devil fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kabasla shoots in for a takedown but Devil shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taz Devil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerome Kabasla.
Devil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kabasla fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Devil does it's job there.
Kabasla scores with a nice strike.
Devil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kabasla misses with a jab, cross combination.
Devil connects with a looping right hand.
Kabasla throws a combination that misses
and Devil counters with a thumping low kick.
Devil drops Kabasla with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kabasla looks back up at him and smiles so Devil waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Devil ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Devil, right into the meat.
Devil throws an overhand right that drops Kabasla like a sack of potatoes! Devil dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taz Devil!
Taz Devil took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KINGDOM for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juska Timoska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyr Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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194 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juska Timoska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyr Uzi!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timoska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uzi.
Timoska moves out of range as Uzi strikes.
Timoska keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Timoska lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uzi. Timoska does a little dance to reset his feet.
Timoska steps into range and cracks Uzi with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Uzi flops backwards and Timoska dives into his guard looking to finish!
Uzi is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Timoska trying to control but Uzi is working from the bottom.
Timoska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Timoska throws a strike but Uzi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Timoska controls Uzi momentarily but Uzi frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timoska looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Timoska lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Uzi!
Timoska lands with some strikes.
BOOM! Timoska connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Uzi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timoska looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Uzi gets back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uzi pulls Timoska in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timoska lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Uzi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Timoska.
Timoska throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uzi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Uzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Timoska has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Timoska preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timoska throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Timoska postures up and lands a big shot to Uzi's brow.
Timoska lands a couple of digs.
Timoska works over Uzi with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Timoska trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Timoska distracts Uzi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Uzi keeping moving, preventing Timoska from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Timoska accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timoska throws an elbow that misses. Uzi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Timoska's guard. Nice move by Uzi!
Timoska has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Uzi has passed into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Uzi.
Uzi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Timoska rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Uzi's guard! Nice work there by Timoska!
Timoska working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Uzi has his foot on Timoska's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Timoska works his way back into a safe position though.
Uzi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Timoska lands a couple of digs.
Timoska content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timoska loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Timoska accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Uzi working a defensive guard here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uzi striking off his back.
Timoska loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Uzi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Timoska working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Uzi's head.
Timoska landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Timoska throws a big right hand that misses.
Timoska throws a strike but Uzi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juska Timoska dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Uzi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Timoska slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Timoska is pressing down on Uzi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Timoska working a defensive guard here.
Uzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Timoska is keeping the position for now.
Timoska wants to sweep but no luck.
Uzi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Timoska has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Uzi wants to control from the top but Timoska keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Timoska throws a lazy uppercut
and Uzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Timoska misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Timoska.
Uzi throws a lazy uppercut
and Timoska counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Uzi blocks a jab.
Timoska drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Timoska cracks Uzi with a solid left hand.
Uzi pulls Timoska in close to prevent any damage.
Timoska throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzi working for a triangle but Timoska defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timoska postures up in Uzi's guard and throws a big left but Uzi blocks it.
Uzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Uzi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Timoska kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Timoska postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Timoska is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Timoska trying to control but Uzi is working from the bottom.
Timoska throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timoska missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Uzi keeping full guard, as Timoska tries to pass.
Timoska cracks Uzi with a solid left hand.
Uzi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Timoska throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Uzi is on top in guard.
Uzi postures up.
Uzi trying to control but Timoska is working from the bottom.
Timoska looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timoska wants to improve his position but instead Uzi has moved into half guard.
Uzi is looking to take a break and control but Timoska is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Timoska moves into full guard.
Uzi trying to control but Timoska is working 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.
Uzi stopping the sweep attempt from Timoska.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Timoska is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juska Timoska dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Uzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uzi shoots for a double leg takedown but Timoska sprawls well. He's pushed Uzi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Uzi feints and as Timoska raises his hands in defense, Uzi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Timoska is on top in guard.
Uzi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Timoska is trying to maintain the position but Uzi is very close to passing his half guard.
Uzi lands strikes from half guard.
Uzi wants to control but Timoska is keeping him busy.
Timoska pushes Uzi off looking to stand but Uzi dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timoska is trying to maintain the position but Uzi is very close to passing his half guard.
Timoska wants to improve his position but Uzi is controlling well.
Uzi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Timoska is refusing to be controlled, as Uzi sits in half guard.
Uzi is pressing down on Timoska's thigh, looking to free his foot. Timoska is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzi prevents Timoska from improving his position.
Juska Timoska overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Timoska looking for submissions off his back.
Uzi is trying to control the action in half guard but Timoska is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Timoska keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Uzi works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here as Uzi stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Uzi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tyr Uzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timoska is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Uzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Timoska keeps working.
Timoska tries to bench press Uzi off him but Uzi keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Timoska some visible discomfort.
Timoska trying to remain calm as Uzi controls from the top position.
Uzi cracks Timoska with a big right hand but Timoska just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
It looks like Juska Timoska has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timoska takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Timoska taking a bit of punishment here - Uzi scoring with strikes.
Uzi happy to just control the position for now.
Timoska tries to bench press Uzi off him but Uzi keeps the position.
Uzi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Timoska is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Juska Timoska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uzi is trying to get an arm triangle but Timoska is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyr Uzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Timoska has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juska Timoska!
Juska Timoska very nearly forgot to thank Fight Club Clothing est. 09™ 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taavi Liisteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liisteri comes to the cage accompanied by Solid Base - I like it. The crowd seem to be enjoying Stout's choice of entrance music: Disturbed - Criminal. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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162 lbs
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168 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taavi Liisteri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Stout!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liisteri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Liisteri closes the distance and clinches up with Stout, looking for a takedown. Liisteri pushes Stout against the cage but Stout circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stout digs a good body shot into Liisteri's ribs.
Liisteri shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stout cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Taavi Liisteri has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taavi Liisteri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stout stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stout wants it to stay on the feet.
Liisteri shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Liisteri was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Liisteri raining down hammerfists from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stout can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liisteri fails to advance to Stout's back.
Stout can't escape the position.
Liisteri is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stout has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Liisteri is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stout has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liisteri is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stout has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Stout tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Liisteri moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Stout has worked his arm free - good work by Stout!
Stout manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liisteri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stout is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Liisteri is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stout is looking to work his way around to Liisteri's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Liisteri tries to improve his position but instead Stout has taken his back!
Liisteri rolls, trying to escape but Stout keeps control of the position.
Stout struggling to keep hold of the position.
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!
Stout working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Liisteri is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Stout has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Liisteri taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sam Stout!
A relieved looking Sam Stout 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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