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CEC 217 : Stare Down PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osmo Soininvaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soininvaara has chosen country shit remix- ludacris, big krit, bun b as his entrance music. Osmo Soininvaara has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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217 lbs
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220 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osmo Soininvaara!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White defending well as Soininvaara loads up on a big left hand.
White lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Osmo Soininvaara has been cut.
An inside leg kick from White misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from White.
Soininvaara blocks a head kick by White.
White cracks Soininvaara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White takes a swing at Soininvaara's ribcage but misses.
Soininvaara 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.
White punishes Soininvaara's body with a nice straight punch.
White lands a body shot.
Soininvaara throws a nice inside leg kick.
White shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
White takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
White bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Soininvaara's head.
White lands a big head kick that sends Soininvaara tumbling to the mat! White takes a step backwards and waves Soininvaara back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Soininvaara is rocked!
White and Soininvaara are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. White throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Soininvaara into next week! Ooooh that was huge! White knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bob White!
Bob White made sure to mention his sponsor, CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*) in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ten Red Gym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Lecouc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Red Gym comes into the arena with Eye of the Tiger blaring out of the sound system. Lecouc comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Turdus Muicus - A Shot of Inspiration kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Ten Red Gym has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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201 lbs
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194 lbs
20 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Ten Red Gym!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Lecouc!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lecouc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Red Gym cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Red Gym misses with a wild body shot.
Red Gym lands a glancing blow to the side of Lecouc's head.
Lecouc throws a looping overhand right but Red Gym ducks down to avoid it.
Lecouc dives in and grabs Red Gym's left leg, looking for a takedown. Red Gym pushes down on Lecouc's head and hops out.
Red Gym looks to land a right hand but Lecouc moved out of range.
Lecouc connects with a crisp jab.
Lecouc misses with a jab to the body
and Red Gym counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lecouc takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Red Gym ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lecouc misses with a wild body shot.
Red Gym lands with a hook. Lecouc tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lecouc throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Lecouc.
Lecouc takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecouc throws a hook to the side of Red Gym's head but Red Gym sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lecouc takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Red Gym bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lecouc avoids the body shot from Red Gym.
Red Gym lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Red Gym swings for the body but Lecouc moves out of range.
Ten Red Gym is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lecouc misses with an uppercut.
Lecouc shoots in for a double leg but Red Gym sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Red Gym scores with a nice strike.
Alex Lecouc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Red Gym fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Red Gym scores with a jab. Lecouc acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lecouc connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lecouc gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Red Gym.
Lecouc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Red Gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lecouc connects with a body shot.
Red Gym thows a body shot but no joy.
Red Gym connects with the punch.
Lecouc takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Red Gym dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Red Gym scores with a nice right hand.
Lecouc closes the distance and clinches up with Red Gym, looking for a takedown. Lecouc pushes Red Gym against the cage but Red Gym circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ten Red Gym has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Lecouc.
Lecouc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Red Gym manages to avoid it.
Red Gym changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lecouc fails to land with a series of punches.
Red Gym thuds his right hand into Lecouc's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lecouc loads up on a big right hand but Red Gym slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym jabs at Lecouc's body.
Lecouc closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lecouc lands in his opponent's guard.
Lecouc looks gassed!
Lecouc postures up and lands a big shot to Red Gym's brow.
Red Gym not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lecouc passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lecouc throws an elbow but Red Gym slips to the side and avoids it well.
Red Gym is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lecouc's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Red Gym is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecouc takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lecouc missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Red Gym wants to control but Lecouc is keeping busy.
Red Gym wants to control the action here but instead Lecouc manages to pass to full mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Red Gym is in a horrible position here. Lecouc smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ten Red Gym dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lecouc misses with a hook.
Lecouc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Red Gym.
Lecouc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Red Gym tests Lecouc's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lecouc throws the left hand but Red Gym avoids the punch easily.
Red Gym dodges the punch combination from Lecouc.
Lecouc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lecouc shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Red Gym eats them both and turns towards Lecouc to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Red Gym avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lecouc throws the left hand but Red Gym avoids the punch easily.
Lecouc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Red Gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecouc throws a big shot that misses.
Red Gym scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lecouc takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lecouc, as that shot connected.
Red Gym gets caught napping as Lecouc dives in and scores a takedown. Red Gym manages to retain guard.
Lecouc is breathing heavily.
Red Gym trying to keep a closed guard but Lecouc is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Red Gym is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lecouc can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Red Gym controls the pace.
Lecouc keeping moving, preventing Red Gym from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecouc has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Red Gym can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lecouc keeping full guard, as Red Gym tries to pass.
Red Gym is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecouc is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Red Gym is not content to let Lecouc control the position.
Lecouc scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Red Gym gets full guard.
Lecouc is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lecouc looking to sit in guard and control but Red Gym gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecouc working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Red Gym has passed into half guard!
Red Gym moves nicely into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lecouc trying to remain calm as Red Gym controls from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alex Lecouc will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Red Gym with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Red Gym misses with a wild body shot.
Lecouc moves away from the strike by Red Gym.
Lecouc lands a nice looking body shot.
Red Gym cracks Lecouc with a good jab.
Lecouc misses with a hook.
Red Gym connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lecouc. Lecouc circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice shot by Lecouc.
Lecouc misses with a looping left.
Lecouc lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circling - Lecouc throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Red Gym lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Red Gym with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ten Red Gym is winning the standup battle so far.
Red Gym digs a good body shot into Lecouc's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red Gym lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Red Gym throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lecouc stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Red Gym bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lecouc's head.
Red Gym is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lecouc walks into a straight right hand from Red Gym.
Lecouc lands with a good body shot.
Jab by Red Gym.
Lecouc throws a jab when Red Gym was well out of range.
Red Gym staying out of range there.
Red Gym misses the shot to the body.
Red Gym lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lecouc throws a poor cross that misses
and Red Gym counters with a stiff right hand.
Lecouc is rocked!
Lecouc misses with a combination
and Red Gym counters with a huge left! Lecouc is in big trouble! He's backing up but Red Gym isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Lecouc from any more damage. A dominating finish by Red Gym!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ten Red Gym!
Ten Red Gym got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clyde Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor comes to the cage accompanied by New York - Empire state of mind. The crowd seem to be enjoying Turner's choice of entrance music: The Champ is Here . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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266 lbs
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272 lbs
10 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jackson Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Clyde Turner!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Taylor misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Turner tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Taylor connects with a leg kick. Turner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Clyde Turner has been cut.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor slips a jab from Turner.
Taylor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Taylor throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Turner counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Taylor slips under a jab from Turner.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Turner connects with a looping right hand.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taylor.
Taylor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taylor throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Taylor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Clyde Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner connects with a right hand. Taylor shakes it off.
Taylor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Taylor scores with a spinning back kick!
A big right from Turner misses.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taylor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taylor throws a front kick aimed at Turner's knee but Turner avoids it well.
Taylor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner misses with a double jab.
No luck for Taylor with that takedown attempt.
Turner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turner moves out of range as Taylor strikes.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turner circles away.
Turner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turner lands a slapping body shot.
Turner connects with a body shot.
Turner throws a series of strikes that have Taylor backpedaling.
Turner lands a jab to the nose.
Turner misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Turner misses
and Taylor counters with a left and a right that stings Turner.
Turner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor throws a body kick that misses.
Turner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Turner duly obliges.
It looks like Jackson Taylor has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner checks a leg kick nicely.
Turner throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.
Nice body kick from Taylor.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taylor counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Turner is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is looking to slow Turner down with leg kicks.
Turner thows a body shot but no joy.
Turner throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
Taylor takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Turner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
Turner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clyde Turner dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Taylor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Taylor prevents a body shot from Turner.
Turner can't break the clinch.
Taylor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turner misses with some punches.
Turner tries to break free but Taylor pushes him back against the cage.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Turner is trying to break free.
Taylor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Turner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taylor swings widly with a right hand
and Turner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taylor is looking to clinch.
Taylor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Turner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taylor moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Taylor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turner throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Taylor stumbling backwards into the cage! Taylor bounces back off the cage towards Turner, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Turner lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Turner celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Clyde Turner!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergi Lutsenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergi Lutsenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lutsenko throws a leg kick that misses.
Lutsenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maynard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lutsenko lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Maynard misses.
Lutsenko throws a big shot that misses.
Lutsenko clinches with his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lutsenko as Maynard tries to tie him up.
Maynard is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Maynard swings wildly with an uppercut but Lutsenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Lutsenko.
Maynard stalling.
Lutsenko is stalling here.
Lutsenko misses with a punch to the body.
Lutsenko throws a head punch that misses.
Lutsenko tries to work over Maynard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Lutsenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard is struggling to control the position.
Lutsenko tries a body shot but Maynard blocks it.
Lutsenko lands with a light punch inside.
Maynard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maynard tries to stall but Lutsenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maynard throws a punch but it's blocked by Lutsenko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maynard.
Lutsenko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lutsenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lutsenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lutsenko manages to break the clinch.
Maynard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lutsenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maynard.
Lutsenko misses with a two punch combination.
Lutsenko closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maynard.
Maynard stalling in the clinch but Lutsenko improves position.
Lutsenko misses with a body punch.
Maynard avoiding damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maynard struggles to land a body shot inside as Lutsenko controls his hands.
Maynard misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maynard.
Lutsenko is trying to push Maynard away but Maynard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maynard taking a breather.
Lutsenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Lutsenko is struggling to control the position.
Lutsenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maynard tries a body shot but Lutsenko blocks it.
Lutsenko is working Maynard over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard blocks an uppercut.
Maynard misses with a punch to the body.
Lutsenko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Maynard.
Maynard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lutsenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Maynard controls his hands.
Lutsenko leaning against his opponent.
Lutsenko pushes off an throws an elbow but Maynard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maynard pushes Lutsenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maynard slows down the pace here.
Lutsenko prevents a body shot from Maynard.
Maynard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Maynard fails to land.
Lutsenko breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko tries to clinch but Maynard moves out of range.
Lutsenko clinches up with Maynard and pushes him back against the cage.
Maynard lands an uppercut.
Lutsenko working aggressively here.
Maynard tries to work over Lutsenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lutsenko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maynard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maynard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lutsenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lutsenko takes a shot to the head.
Maynard letting Lutsenko take a breather here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maynard prevents a body shot from Lutsenko.
A right hook to the body lands for Lutsenko.
Lutsenko lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergi Lutsenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lutsenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lutsenko swings for the body but Maynard moves out of range.
Lutsenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maynard moves into the clinch.
Maynard digs a right hand underneath Lutsenko's ribcage. Lutsenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lutsenko tries to land a knee to the head but Maynard blocks with his arms.
Maynard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lutsenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Maynard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maynard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maynard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lutsenko backwards.
Lutsenko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lutsenko tries a body shot but Maynard blocks it.
Lutsenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Maynard won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Maynard fails to land.
Maynard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutsenko is leaning against Maynard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Maynard.
Lutsenko is working Maynard over against the cage.
Lutsenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Maynard controls his hands.
Maynard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lutsenko or not.
Lutsenko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Maynard lands a hook that snaps the head of Lutsenko backwards.
Lutsenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maynard is keeping busy.
Lutsenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Maynard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lutsenko.
Lutsenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maynards head.
Lutsenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Lutsenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Maynard.
Maynard is trying to maintain a safe position but Lutsenko gets an underhook and turns Maynard into the cage.
Lutsenko is looking to control Maynard's arms but Maynard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lutsenko has his back to the cage.
Lutsenko seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Maynard is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Maynard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Maynard fails to land.
Lutsenko prevents a body shot from Maynard.
Lutsenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maynard cracks a nice hook into Lutsenko's ribs.
Maynard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lutsenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maynard.
Maynard dodges the punch combination from Lutsenko.
Lutsenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maynard throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lutsenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lutsenko tries to clinch up.
Maynard loads up on a big right hand but Lutsenko slips the punch.
Lutsenko throws a body punch but Maynard moves out of range.
Maynard lands a nice shot that snaps Lutsenko's head back.
Lutsenko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sergi Lutsenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lutsenko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lutsenko lands with a good body shot.
Maynard dips to his left and cracks Lutsenko with an uppercut!
Lutsenko tries to clinch there but Maynard circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maynard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maynard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lutsenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maynard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko works the jab nicely.
Lutsenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maynard drops his hands momentarily and Lutsenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lutsenko catches Maynard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lutsenko misses with a double jab.
Lutsenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Lutsenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Maynard is just out of range.
Maynard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutsenko manages to avoid it.
Maynard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lutsenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maynard.
Nice defenses there by Maynard.
Lutsenko misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sergi Lutsenko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Maynard takes the fight into the clinch.
Maynard can't find room to land a body shot as Lutsenko controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maynard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lutsenko as Maynard tries to tie him up.
Lutsenko breaks from the clinch.
Lutsenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lutsenko looks to land a combination. Maynard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Maynard connects with a jab.
Lutsenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lutsenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Maynard is just out of range.
Maynard misses with a hook. Lutsenko ducked under it nicely.
Maynard lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Maynard.
Lutsenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard avoids the body shot from Lutsenko.
Lutsenko tests Maynard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lutsenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maynard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Maynard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lutsenko closes the distance and clinches.
Maynard misses with a punch to the body.
Maynard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maynard.
Maynard displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lutsenko up against the cage.
Lutsenko tries to work over Maynard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maynard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Lutsenko.
Alexander Maynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutsenko lands an elbow just above Maynard 's eye.
Lutsenko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maynard struggles to land a body shot inside as Lutsenko controls his hands.
Lutsenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Maynard controls his hands.
Alexander Maynard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Maynard fails to land.
Lutsenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lutsenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Maynard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maynard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lutsenko.
Lutsenko tries to work over Maynard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lutsenko prevents a body shot from Maynard.
Lutsenko is looking to control Maynard's arms but Maynard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lutsenko has his back to the cage.
Lutsenko tries to throw a body punch but Maynard avoids it by throwing Lutsenko back against the cage.
Lutsenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko tries to work over Maynard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lutsenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maynard blocks a body shot from Lutsenko.
Maynard misses with some punches.
Lutsenko manages to break the clinch.
Lutsenko misses with a wild body shot.
Maynard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutsenko.
Lutsenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Lutsenko misses the target.
Maynard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lutsenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Maynard off the cage and back into range.
Lutsenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maynard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maynard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice uppercut there from Maynard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard throws a chopping leg kick but Lutsenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A swing and a miss from Lutsenko.
Lutsenko checks a low kick from Maynard.
Sergi Lutsenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lutsenko throws a nice looking combination but Maynard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lutsenko.
Maynard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lutsenko rushes Maynard and presses him up against the cage.
Maynard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maynard blocks a body shot from Lutsenko.
Maynard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lutsenko lands with a light punch inside.
Maynard scores with a shoulder strike.
Maynard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Sergi Lutsenko.
Well Lutsenko 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sergi Lutsenko!
Our winner, Sergi Lutsenko, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Plo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Plo comes to the cage accompanied by ISIS - Grinning Mouths. Jones has chosen Life Goes On as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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29
150 lbs
23 - 11 - 1 |
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31
155 lbs
19 - 12 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Patrick Plo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Fabio Jones!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a low kick but Plo moves out of range easily.
Plo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Plo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Plo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Plo is just out of range.
Plo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Plo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Plo is just out of range.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Plo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Plo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Plo throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Plo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Plo is out of range.
Plo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones misses with a hook. Plo ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks for the body kick but Plo saw that one coming.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Plo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Plo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Plo which made him look bad.
Plo tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Plo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries a low kick but Plo avoids it.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Plo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Plo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Plo saw that one coming.
Plo misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Plo tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Plo to the ground. Plo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Patrick Plo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Plo gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Plo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Plo.
Jones wants to control but Plo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Plo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Plo wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plo distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones has his foot on Plo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Plo works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Plo from controlling successfully.
Jones is trying to keep Plo in close.
Plo is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Plo defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Patrick Plo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jab by Plo.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Plo's head back.
Plo misses the jab.
A jab from Jones misses.
Plo loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws a body punch but Plo moves out of range.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Plo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones cracks Plo with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Plo.
Jab from Plo.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Plo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Plo.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Plo.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Plo.
Plo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Plo sees coming a mile off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Plo checks a leg kick.
Plo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Plo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Plo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Plo tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones controls Plo momentarily but Plo frees himself.
Plo content to stall in guard here.
Plo wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Plo is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Plo.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Plo saw that one coming.
Plo connects with a crisp jab.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Plo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps Plo at a distance using the push kick.
Plo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones throws a leg kick but Plo checks it.
Plo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Plo has control of the leg.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Jones wants to sweep here but Plo controlling him for the moment.
Plo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Plo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Plo has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Plo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Plo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jones wants to sweep here but Plo controlling him for the moment.
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!
Jones keeping moving, preventing Plo from controlling successfully.
Plo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Plo postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plo controlling from the top position.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Plo defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Plo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Jones misses the jab.
Plo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Plo tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Plo ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Patrick Plo is winning the standup battle so far.
Plo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Plo moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Plo cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Jones scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Plo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones lands with a hook. Plo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Plo slips a straight right by Jones.
Plo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Plo moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Plo punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Fabio Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks for a takedown but Plo sprawls well.
Plo throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones takes one on the button.
Jones is rocked!
Fabio Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plo steps into range and cracks Jones with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Jones flops backwards and Plo dives into his guard looking to finish!
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Plo finish him?
Plo is stalling in the full guard.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Plo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones has hold of Plo's hands but Plo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Plo has control of the leg.
Plo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Plo is trying for a kimura here. Jones looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Plo wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Patrick Plo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Patrick Plo waved his t-shirt featuring Perkele!'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauri Alavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Champ Bombada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Champ Bombada told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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32
185 lbs
24 - 16 - 0 |
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28
175 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Alavaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Champ Bombada!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alavaara. Alavaara obviously looking to wear him down.
Bombada misses with a left hand
and Alavaara counters with a straight right hand.
Bombada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good leg kick by Alavaara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bombada takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alavaara looks to land a body kick but Bombada moved away.
Alavaara scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Alavaara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bombada blocks a low kick nicely.
Bombada misses with a left hand
and Bombada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bombada misses with a hook.
Alavaara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bombada, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Alavaara to work.
Alavaara looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombada being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mauri Alavaara.
Alavaara dodges the punch combination from Bombada.
Alavaara throws the left hand but Bombada avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara drives through and clinches with Bombada against the cage.
Alavaara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alavaara lands a nice shot to the body.
Alavaara misses with a punch on the inside.
Bombada is trying to force a seperation but Alavaara has the dominant position.
Alavaara pushes Bombada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alavaara stalling the fight.
Alavaara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bombadas head.
Bombada tries to circle away but Alavaara has him pinned against the cage.
Alavaara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bombada blocks the elbow strike.
Alavaara breaks the clinch.
Alavaara throws a sloppy body shot
and Bombada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bombada throws an overhand right that lands on Alavaara's shoulder, as Alavaara tries to avoid the shot.
Alavaara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bombada.
Alavaara throws a head kick but Bombada moves out of range.
Alavaara's corner calls for a 1-2. Alavaara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alavaara throws a leg kick but Bombada sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alavaara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alavaara lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bombada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alavaara moves out of range as Bombada strikes.
Some wild striking there from Bombada.
Alavaara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bombada throws a lazy right hand but Alavaara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alavaara throws a wild body kick that Bombada sees coming a mile off.
Alavaara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bombada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alavaara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bombada manages to avoid it.
Alavaara scores with a body shot.
Alavaara misses with a kick to the body.
Bombada thuds his right hand into Alavaara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauri Alavaara dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alavaara works over Bombada's head and body with a nice combination.
Alavaara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bombada is out of range.
Bombada looks to land a left hand but Alavaara moved out of range nicely.
Alavaara connects with an inside leg kick.
Alavaara looks to land a left hand but Bombada moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Bombada. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bombada.
Bombada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alavaara.
Alavaara scores with a nice strike.
Bombada throws a right hand that misses
and Alavaara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alavaara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bombada. That did some damage!
A jab from Bombada misses.
Bombada lands an overhand right.
Alavaara is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bombada.
Alavaara lands with a thumping leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alavaara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alavaara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alavaara slips a straight right by Bombada.
Alavaara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bombada misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bombada.
Bombada throws an off balance right hand
and Alavaara counters with a left and a right that stings Bombada.
Alavaara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alavaara misses with a series of wild punches.
Alavaara connects with a jab.
Bombada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alavaara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bombada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alavaara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bombada.
Bombada misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombada ducks under a wild hook from Alavaara.
Bombada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alavaara was well out of range. Poor timing from Bombada.
Bombada throws out a loose jab but Alavaara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Bombada. Those never looked like landing.
Bombada misses with a lunging right hand
and Alavaara counters with a leg kick.
Alavaara tries to clinch up but Bombada circles away and keeps his distance.
Alavaara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alavaara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bombada has time to react.
Mauri Alavaara is winning the standup battle so far.
Bombada misses the shot to the body.
Alavaara lands a nice looking body shot.
Alavaara scores with a nice strike.
Nice uppercut lands for Bombada. That snapped Alavaara's head back.
Alavaara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bombada is out of range.
Bombada misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bombada avoids the body shot from Alavaara.
Bombada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alavaara throws a leg kick which misses Bombada's front leg but catches the back leg as Bombada tries to avoid it.
Alavaara lands a nice looking body shot.
Alavaara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bombada. That did some damage!
Alavaara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alavaara pushes Bombada away with a front kick.
Bombada is breathing heavily.
Bombada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alavaara scores with a nice head shot.
Alavaara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bombada swinging wildly here.
Alavaara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bombada might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara connects with a single shot there.
Bombada throws a shot from downtown. Alavaara moves away and avoids it.
Bombada misses with an uppercut. Alavaara saw that one coming.
Alavaara staying out of range there.
Alavaara misses with a head kick.
Bombada gets tackled into the cage by Alavaara. Alavaara maintains the clinch.
Alavaara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bombada.
Alavaara is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bombada wants to break free but Alavaara has control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee calls for Alavaara to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauri Alavaara dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Alavaara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alavaara on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alavaara loads up on a big right hand but Bombada slips the punch.
Bombada pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alavaara back to the cage. Bombada follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A left and a right from Bombada both land. Nice combination.
Alavaara is rocked!
Alavaara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bombada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Alavaara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alavaara misses with a two punch combination.
Bombada misses with a right hand
and Alavaara counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alavaara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alavaara seems to have got his legs back now.
Bombada cracks Alavaara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bombada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alavaara scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bombada avoids the body shot from Alavaara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alavaara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bombada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Champ Bombada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bombada takes one on the button.
Alavaara lands a glancing blow to the side of Bombada's head.
Bombada throws a right hand that misses
and Alavaara counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bombada's knee momentarily.
Bombada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alavaara scores with a head kick.
Bombada misses with the combination.
Bombada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Alavaara.
Bombada tries to bum rush Alavaara with a series of wild strikes but Alavaara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bombada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alavaara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alavaara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bombada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alavaara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bombada circles away quickly and effectively.
Mauri Alavaara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara throws a series of punches but Bombada moves out of range.
Alavaara misses the shot to the body.
Alavaara cracks the inside of Bombada's front leg.
Alavaara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bombada checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alavaara pushes Bombada away with a front kick.
Alavaara lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alavaara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bombada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bombada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alavaara.
Alavaara lands a nice hook to Bombada's body. Bombada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bombada throws a series of punches but Alavaara avoids them all with ease.
Bombada swinging wildly here.
Bombada drops his hands momentarily and Alavaara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bombada.
Alavaara throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alavaara fails to land with a series of punches.
Alavaara throws a shot to the body.
Bombada throws a hook to the side of Alavaara's head but Alavaara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Champ Bombada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alavaara blocks a jab.
Alavaara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bombada throws out the jab.
Bombada takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut there from Alavaara.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alavaara. That's going to slow Bombada down.
A head kick from Alavaara lands but Bombada takes it in his stride.
Alavaara misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara closes the distance and clinches.
Alavaara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alavaara lands a knee to the head.
Bombada tries to circle away but Alavaara has him pinned against the cage.
Alavaara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bombada wants to break free but Alavaara has control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauri Alavaara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alavaara has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauri Alavaara!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mauri Alavaara thanked Perkele! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leo Sarsola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarsola comes to the cage accompanied by Mono - 16.12. Leo Sarsola could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Slade's chin.
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26
199 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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Sarsola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Slade!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slade on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Slade tries to land a front kick but Sarsola steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sarsola shoots in looking for a takedown but Slade manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sarsola's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slade swings for the body but Sarsola moves out of range.
Sarsola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sarsola misses with a double jab.
Sarsola fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sarsola moves out of range of the body kick.
Sarsola fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Slade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leo Sarsola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slade has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sarsola finds it's way round the side to connect with Slade's head.
Slade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sarsola punishes Slade's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sarsola thows a body shot but no joy.
Sarsola scores with a hook to the body. Slade takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Slade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sarsola.
Slade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade lands a slapping body shot.
John Slade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Slade crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sarsola - the referee stops the clock and Slade gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sarsola. Slade manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A leg kick checked by Slade.
Sarsola fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sarsola defending well as Slade loads up on a big left hand.
Sarsola throws a leg kick that is checked
and Slade counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Slade dips to his left and cracks Sarsola with an uppercut!
Sarsola takes a swing at Slade's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Slade tenderised Sarsola's leg. Sarsola is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sarsola misses with a right hand
enabling Slade to counter with a crisp jab.
Slade lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sarsola throws a head kick but Slade moves out of range.
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!
Slade is looking to slow Sarsola down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Sarsola.
Slade takes one to the chin there.
Slade walks into a straight right hand from Sarsola.
Sarsola misses with an uppercut. Slade saw that one coming.
Sarsola loads up on a big right hand but Slade slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Slade.
Slade lands a leg kick that knocks Sarsola off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sarsola.
Sarsola shoots for a double leg takedown but Slade sprawls well. He's pushed Sarsola's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Sarsola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slade ducks under a wild hook from Sarsola.
Sarsola on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Slade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sarsola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sarsola, right into the meat.
Slade connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola just misses with a punch to the body.
Slade misses with a head kick.
Sarsola is looking to score with low kicks.
Sarsola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slade lands a head shot.
Sarsola looking to score a takedown here. Slade is defending well but Sarsola drives through and ends up in Slade's guard.
Slade scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sarsola motions for Slade to come forward. Sarsola throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sarsola cracks Slade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sarsola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slade.
Slade throws a body kick that misses.
Sarsola takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slade ducks under a wild hook from Sarsola.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sarsola connects with a body shot.
Sarsola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sarsola looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sarsola stops Slade from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sarsola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sarsola is standing up over Slade. Slade looks to escape but Sarsola dives into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sarsola in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Slade is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leo Sarsola!
Leo Sarsola gave a mention to Perkele! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Zwart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaarlo Vihtala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vihtala has chosen Pohjois-Karjala as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Zwart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaarlo Vihtala!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zwart connects with an inside leg kick.
Zwart tries to clinch there but Vihtala circles away.
Zwart lands a nice shot to the body.
Vihtala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zwart.
Vihtala cracks Zwart with a good jab.
Zwart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zwart misses with a low kick.
Matt Zwart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vihtala thows a body shot but no joy.
Zwart scoring well with a low kick there.
Vihtala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zwart moves away.
Zwart lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Zwart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zwart tries to move into range but Vihtala moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Vihtala checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A clash of legs there as Vihtala blocks the low kick.
Vihtala chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zwart can pounce on him.
Zwart gets tackled into the cage by Vihtala. Vihtala maintains the clinch.
Zwart with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihtala tries to land a knee to the head but Zwart blocks with his arms.
Zwart tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vihtala lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vihtala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vihtala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zwart misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Vihtala.
Zwart is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zwart trying to land knees to the body.
Vihtala stalling against the cage.
Vihtala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vihtala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vihtala lands a good knee to the midsection. Zwart won't want to take too many of those.
Vihtala jumps guard and drags Zwart to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zwart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Vihtala is tightening it up a little... Zwart has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Zwart reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Zwart taps out! Nice BJJ there by Vihtala!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kaarlo Vihtala!
During a confident post fight interview, Kaarlo Vihtala thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ilkka Laitinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laitinen comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Pudzianowski has chosen Tanzdiktator by Nachtmahr as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilkka Laitinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darius Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Laitinen ducks under a wild hook from Pudzianowski.
A punch lands to the side of Laitinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Laitinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pudzianowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laitinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pudzianowski.
Laitinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pudzianowski lands a jab to Laitinen's midsection.
Pudzianowski blocks the body kick.
Pudzianowski blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Laitinen misses.
Laitinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pudzianowski checks the leg kick.
Laitinen misses with a body shot.
Pudzianowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Laitinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pudzianowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pudzianowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Laitinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pudzianowski misses with a looping right.
Pudzianowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laitinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pudzianowski wants to clinch.
Pudzianowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laitinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pudzianowski on the side of the head.
It looks like Darius Pudzianowski has been cut.
Pudzianowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Laitinen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pudzianowski digs a good hook to Laitinen's body.
Some bone on bone action there as Pudzianowski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Laitinen looks to throw the jab but Pudzianowski is out of range.
Laitinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pudzianowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Laitinen.
Laitinen throws a body punch but Pudzianowski moves out of range.
Laitinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pudzianowski connects with a body shot that sends Laitinen's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A low kick from Laitinen misses
and Pudzianowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Laitinen connects with the punch.
Laitinen misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Laitinen.
Pudzianowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Laitinen stalling.
Laitinen prevents a body shot from Pudzianowski.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pudzianowski can't find room to land a body shot as Laitinen controls the action.
Pudzianowski tries to throw a body punch but Laitinen avoids it by throwing Pudzianowski back against the cage.
Laitinen throws a head punch that misses.
Laitinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pudzianowski looking to throw knees to the head but Laitinen is blocking nicely.
Laitinen has Pudzianowski pressed against the cage.
Pudzianowski tries a body shot but Laitinen blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Laitinen fails to land.
Laitinen misses with some punches.
Laitinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Pudzianowski.
Laitinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Pudzianowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pudzianowski scores with a hook to the body.
Pudzianowski lands with a light punch inside.
Laitinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Laitinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Laitinen is trying to maintain a safe position but Pudzianowski gets an underhook and turns Laitinen into the cage.
Laitinen avoiding damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pudzianowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Laitinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pudzianowskis head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pudzianowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laitinen backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laitinen tries a body shot but Pudzianowski blocks it.
Pudzianowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pudzianowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laitinen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laitinen.
Laitinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laitinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laitinen stalling in the clinch but Pudzianowski improves position.
Pudzianowski lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laitinen stalling the fight.
Laitinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Pudzianowski controls his hands.
Pudzianowski misses with a knee to the head.
Laitinen managing to block the knees to the body from Pudzianowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darius Pudzianowski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darius Pudzianowski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Laitinen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pudzianowski moves into the clinch.
Pudzianowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pudzianowski tries to work over Laitinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pudzianowski takes a shot to the head.
Laitinen prevents a body shot from Pudzianowski.
A right hand to the body from Pudzianowski.
Laitinen tries to work over Pudzianowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laitinen is trying to stall.
Pudzianowski lands with a light punch inside.
Laitinen prevents a body shot from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski lands an uppercut.
Laitinen misses with a body punch.
Laitinen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pudzianowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitinen stalling in the clinch but Pudzianowski improves position.
Laitinen can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Pudzianowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Laitinen lands a shoulder strike.
Laitinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laitinen digs a right hand into Pudzianowski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pudzianowski's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Laitinen.
Pudzianowski misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pudzianowski lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Pudzianowski.
Laitinen trying to control the position but instead, Pudzianowski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Laitinen into the cage.
Laitinen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski digs a right hand underneath Laitinen's ribcage. Laitinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pudzianowski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laitinen backwards.
Pudzianowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pudzianowski tries to work over Laitinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pudzianowski tries a body shot but Laitinen blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pudzianowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Laitinen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Laitinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Laitinen is pushing Pudzianowski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ilkka Laitinen.
Laitinen misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski misses with a body shot.
Laitinen tries to land a front kick but Pudzianowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pudzianowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laitinen.
Pudzianowski slips under a jab from Laitinen.
Laitinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pudzianowski throws a body punch but Laitinen moves out of range.
Laitinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pudzianowski takes a swing at Laitinen's ribcage but misses.
Pudzianowski misses the shot to the body.
Pudzianowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laitinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laitinen throws a chopping leg kick but Pudzianowski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Laitinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pudzianowski scores with a nice right hand.
Laitinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pudzianowski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Laitinen rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski lands a jab to the head.
Laitinen misses with a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pudzianowski, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laitinen misses with a kick to the body.
Pudzianowski checks a leg kick.
Laitinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pudzianowski manages to avoid it.
Pudzianowski lands a nice shot that snaps Laitinen's head back.
Pudzianowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pudzianowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laitinen.
Nice defenses there by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Laitinen misses with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laitinen 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.
Pudzianowski moves out of range as Laitinen strikes.
Laitinen lands a front kick.
A cross from Pudzianowski lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darius Pudzianowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darius Pudzianowski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Laitinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pudzianowski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laitinen on the side of the head.
Pudzianowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laitinen throws out the jab.
Darius Pudzianowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Pudzianowski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laitinen is rocked!
Pudzianowski moves out of range of the body kick from Laitinen.
Oh Laitinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laitinen misses with a low kick.
Laitinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Pudzianowski misses with an uppercut.
Laitinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pudzianowski lands a jab to the nose.
Laitinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pudzianowski.
Laitinen scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pudzianowski clinches with his opponent.
Laitinen avoiding damage as Pudzianowski throws knees to the body.
Darius Pudzianowski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pudzianowski tries to work over Laitinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laitinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski tries a body shot but Laitinen blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laitinen.
Laitinen misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pudzianowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laitinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Laitinen looking to stall.
Laitinen tries to throw a body punch but Pudzianowski avoids it by throwing Laitinen back against the cage.
Pudzianowski tries a body shot but Laitinen blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Laitinen.
Laitinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pudzianowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Laitinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ilkka Laitinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski tries a body shot but Laitinen blocks it.
Nice body punch from Laitinen - that landed with a thud.
Laitinen looking to stall.
Laitinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laitinen gets through Pudzianowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Laitinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laitinen misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pudzianowski tries to land a knee to the head but Laitinen blocks with his arms.
Laitinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Laitinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pudzianowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pudzianowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Laitinen backwards.
Laitinen looking to slow down the pace here.
Laitinen stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen blocks a body shot from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski blocking some punches.
Laitinen digs a right hand into Pudzianowski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pudzianowski's gas tank.
Come on Laitinen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pudzianowski tries to land knees in the clinch but Laitinen avoids the damage to the body.
Pudzianowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Laitinen controls his hands.
Laitinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pudzianowski is working Laitinen over against the cage.
Laitinen is looking to control Pudzianowski's arms but Pudzianowski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Laitinen has his back to the cage.
Darius Pudzianowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ilkka Laitinen.
Pudzianowski has Laitinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Pudzianowski pushes Laitinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Laitinen.
Laitinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Pudzianowski controls his hands.
Pudzianowski blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Pudzianowski fails to land.
Laitinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Pudzianowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laitinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pudzianowski lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laitinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pudzianowski's elbow.
Laitinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Laitinen.
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 Ilkka Laitinen.
I think Pudzianowski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Pudzianowski!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karl De Groot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Cain acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl De Groot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Cain!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Cain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cain misses with a low kick.
Cain sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
De Groot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Groot swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Groot just misses with a punch to the body.
De Groot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cain manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cain.
De Groot throws a push kick but Cain slaps the foot to one side.
Cain throws a body punch but De Groot moves out of range.
Cain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice sprawl there from De Groot as Cain shoots in.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
De Groot lands a left hand.
De Groot is stalling here.
Cain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
De Groot manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Cain.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Groot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cain. De Groot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cain throws a sloppy body shot
and De Groot counters with a nice body shot.
De Groot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Groot.
Cain thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on De Groot if he has to take too many more of those.
De Groot connects with a right hand. Cain shakes it off.
De Groot throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cain moves out of range as De Groot strikes.
De Groot takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Groot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Groot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Groot scores with a kick to the body.
De Groot misses with a head kick.
Cain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from De Groot misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain throws a big shot that misses.
De Groot thows a body kick. Cain tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Groot.
De Groot will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cain thows a body shot but no joy.
De Groot throws a chopping leg kick but Cain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cain.
De Groot has closed the distance and engaged Cain in a clinch.
De Groot misses with the head strike.
Cain is leaning against De Groot and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Groot blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cain fails to land.
De Groot prevents Cain from breaking the clinch.
Cain tries to break the clinch but De Groot is controlling the position.
De Groot struggles to land a body shot inside as Cain controls his hands.
Cain lands an uppercut.
De Groot scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Groot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Cain.
Cain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Groot can't find room to land a body shot as Cain controls the action.
De Groot breaks from the clinch.
Cain scores with a nice body kick.
De Groot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Groot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cain.
Cain listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
De Groot tried to score with a low kick but Cain checks it.
De Groot misses with a straight left.
De Groot looks to score with a jab to the body but Cain is just out of range.
De Groot throws a big shot that misses.
Cain tries to land a leg kick but De Groot saw it coming and moves away.
De Groot goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Groot throws a chopping leg kick but Cain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Groot keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cain throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Groot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Groot defends it nicely.
De Groot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cain wants to slow De Groot down by chopping away at his legs.
Cain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
De Groot lands with an overhand left.
Cain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cain shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in De Groot's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cain trying to control but De Groot is working from the bottom.
Cain postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scott Cain will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cain throws a half hearted mid kick.
A clash of legs there as De Groot blocks the low kick.
De Groot throws a leg kick but Cain sees it coming and checks it nicely.
De Groot throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Groot.
De Groot tried to score with a low kick but Cain checks it.
Cain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Groot as he avoids it easily.
De Groot buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Groot.
De Groot thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cain if he has to take too many more of those.
De Groot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cain checks a leg kick.
De Groot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Groot scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Groot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Groot throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Groot.
Cain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Groot can pounce on him.
Cain connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Groot. De Groot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cain on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
De Groot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Groot needs to keep his hands up - Cain had a free shot at his head there.
De Groot throws a leg kick but Cain sees it coming and checks it nicely.
De Groot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karl De Groot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cain checks a leg kick.
De Groot uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cain has time to react.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Groot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Groot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cain scores with a shot to the body.
De Groot throws a head kick that misses.
De Groot leaves Cain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Groot avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain blocks a head kick by De Groot.
An inside leg kick from De Groot misses.
Cain closes the distance and pushes De Groot back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Groot is working Cain over against the cage.
De Groot misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Groot.
A shot in the inside from De Groot.
Cain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Groot's elbow.
De Groot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Cain fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cain blocks an uppercut.
Cain misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Groot misses with a knee to the head.
De Groot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Groot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Groot struggles to land a body shot inside as Cain controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Cain.
Cain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Groot lands with a light punch inside.
De Groot pushes Cain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Groot tries a body shot but Cain blocks it.
Cain wants to stall.
De Groot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cain throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cain blocks a body shot from De Groot.
Cain is working De Groot over against the cage.
Cain gets control of De Groot's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cain will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain keeping moving, preventing De Groot from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Groot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Groot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cain working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Groot looking to pass the guard.
De Groot wants to control from the top but Cain keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Groot manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Karl De Groot will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Groot momentarily.
De Groot tries to score with a low kick but Cain moves his leg out of the way.
Cain throws a shot from downtown. De Groot moves away and avoids it.
De Groot misses with a low kick.
Cain misses with a looping left.
Cain thumps De Groot with a low kick.
Cain avoids the head kick by De Groot.
De Groot throws a leg kick but Cain sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cain throws a low kick but De Groot moves out of range easily.
Cain scores with a takedown into De Groot's guard.
De Groot keeping moving, preventing Cain from controlling successfully.
Cain won't allow De Groot to sweep him here.
De Groot controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain trying to move into half guard but instead De Groot has managed to sweep!
De Groot wants to control from the top but Cain keeps moving.
Cain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Groot defends it easily.
De Groot trying to control but Cain is working from the bottom.
De Groot has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Karl De Groot.
Cain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Groot looks to score with a jab to the body but Cain is just out of range.
De Groot throws a push kick but Cain slaps the foot to one side.
Cain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Groot avoids it really well and circles away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cain.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Groot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cain misses with a takedown attempt - De Groot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
De Groot scores with a kick to the body.
Cain shoots in looking for a takedown but De Groot manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Karl De Groot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Cain.
Cain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karl De Groot is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Groot.
Cain tries to work over De Groot's front leg with a kick but De Groot checks it.
Cain takes one to the chin there.
De Groot stuns Cain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Groot.
De Groot throws a sloppy head kick and Cain moves out of range easily.
De Groot misses with a head kick.
Cain has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Groot can't find room to land a body shot as Cain controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cain misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from De Groot.
De Groot trying to stall but Cain improves his position.
Cain lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Groot tries to throw a body punch but Cain avoids it by throwing De Groot back against the cage.
Cain has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from De Groot.
De Groot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Groot lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice combination there by Cain.
Cain checks a leg kick.
Cain connects with the punch.
De Groot misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Groot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cain is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Groot is defending well.
Cain tries a body shot but De Groot blocks it.
Cain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Groot cracks Cain with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Karl De Groot did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
De Groot connects with a leg kick. Cain looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick misses from De Groot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cain crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from De Groot - the referee stops the clock and Cain gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says De Groot. Cain manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cain throws a looping overhand right but De Groot ducks down to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cain. That's going to slow De Groot down.
Cain thuds a left hand into De Groot's body.
Cain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Groot throws out the jab.
De Groot misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Groot checks a leg kick.
A big left from De Groot misses.
Cain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
No joy there for De Groot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cain goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
De Groot moves out of range of the leg kick from Cain.
De Groot misses with a hook.
De Groot tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain feints and then cracks De Groot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Groot down.
De Groot scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Groot throws a low kick but Cain avoids it.
A slow jab from De Groot misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Cain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Groot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Groot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No joy there for Cain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Groot 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.
No joy there for Cain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Groot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cain tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Groot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De Groot lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Groot.
Cain scores with the left hand. De Groot knows he should have avoided that one.
De Groot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Cain.
Danga de danga de dang - Cain scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Groot.
Cain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Groot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Groot motions for Cain to come forward. De Groot throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cain slips under a jab.
Cain blocks a leg kick.
Cain throws an overhand right that lands on De Groot's shoulder, as De Groot tries to avoid the shot.
Cain shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
De Groot tries to get to full guard but Cain has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain passes to full mount!
Cain wants to finish this one by submission but De Groot is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cain.
De Groot is in all sorts of trouble here.
De Groot tries to hold on but Cain pushes him away.
De Groot prevents Cain from taking his back.
Cain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Groot is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain is working for a guillotine from mount but De Groot frees his head quite easily.
De Groot can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Groot is looking to escape.
De Groot wants to control but Cain is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Scott Cain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
De Groot lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circling - De Groot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Groot misses with a looping left.
De Groot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Groot.
A jab from Cain misses.
Cain jabs De Groot right on the nose. De Groot blinks but takes it well.
De Groot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Groot throws a body punch but Cain moves out of range.
Cain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
De Groot cracks Cain with a good jab.
Cain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Groot.
De Groot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cain.
De Groot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cain is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain tries to move into range but De Groot moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
De Groot lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Groot.
De Groot misses with a leg kick
and Cain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Groot.
De Groot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot lands for Cain.
That kick from Cain tenderised De Groot's leg. De Groot is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Groot misses with the combination.
Cain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cain checks a leg kick.
De Groot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cain moves away.
Cain tries a low kick but De Groot avoids it.
De Groot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cain manages to avoid it.
Cain misses with a combination
and De Groot counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Groot punishes Cain's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cain scores with a nice body kick.
Cain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Groot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cain dodges the punch combination from De Groot.
De Groot misses with a head kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
De Groot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Groot is fending him off so far but Cain persists. Nope, De Groot circles away and we're back to standing.
De Groot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cain lands an overhand right.
De Groot lands with a nice combination. Cain backs away looking to recover.
Cain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Groot looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain connects with a nice looking jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Cain checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cain lands a nice shot that snaps De Groot's head back.
De Groot wants to land a leg kick but Cain is out of range.
Cain connects with a solid leg kick.
Cain lands a jab.
De Groot moves out of range of the leg kick from Cain.
De Groot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cain.
Cain feints and as De Groot raises his hands in defense, Cain changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Groot is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cain is trying to get back to full guard.
Cain is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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!
De Groot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cain is looking for a triangle but De Groot pushes his legs off easily.
Cain keeping moving, preventing De Groot from controlling successfully.
De Groot sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cain's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cain moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cain looking for a sweep. Not yet Cain, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scott Cain.
I think Cain has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Cain!
Scott Cain is the new featherweight champion!
Scott Cain decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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