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CEC 219 : Stranglehold PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenneth Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson scores with a head kick. Lucas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Lucas.
Lucas slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson lands a jab-cross combination.
Lucas is rocked!
Lucas bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Johnson comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Lucas falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Lucas was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Johnson!
An out of breath Michael Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fredrick Felino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Groomph Baenre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felino comes to the cage accompanied by Beat and the Pulse. The crowd seem to be enjoying Baenre's choice of entrance music: Thunderstorm is coming your way!. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fredrick Felino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Groomph Baenre!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felino fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice combination there by Baenre.
It looks like Fredrick Felino has been cut.
Baenre moves out of range of the body kick from Felino.
Baenre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Felino can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Baenre there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baenre.
Felino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baenre. Baenre obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Felino.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Felino misses with a few strikes there.
Felino misses with a straight left.
Nice takedown defense from Baenre. No joy for Felino on that attempt.
A combination from Baenre does no damage.
That kick from Baenre tenderised Felino's leg. Felino is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fredrick Felino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baenre lands a body shot.
Baenre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Felino was well out of range. Poor timing from Baenre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baenre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Felino, pushing him back against the cage.
Felino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baenre's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Felino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baenre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baenre trying to land knees to the body.
Baenre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baenre landing knees to the head.
Baenre lands a nice knee to the body.
Baenre misses with a knee to the head.
Felino takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baenre blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baenre keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Felino's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felino is trying to break the clinch but Baenre has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Baenre tries to land knees in the clinch but Felino avoids the damage to the body.
Felino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baenre is struggling to control the position.
Baenre looking to throw knees to the head but Felino is blocking nicely.
Baenre is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Baenre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Felino avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Baenre throws an elbow but misses.
Felino takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baenre just leaning against Felino, taking a breather.
Baenre lands a knee to the body.
Felino creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baenre keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Felino's efforts to push away.
Felino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baenre is defending well for now.
Felino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Felino takes a knee right on the jaw!
Felino tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baenre avoids it.
Baenre managing to block the knees to the body from Felino.
Baenre dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Felino has Baenre pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baenre manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredrick Felino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Felino lands a knee to the body.
Felino is trying to break free.
Baenre keeps control of Felino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baenre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Felino has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Felino avoiding damage as Baenre throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baenre prevents Felino from breaking the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Felino as Baenre tries to tie him up.
Felino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Felino throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baenre.
Felino is looking to land body kicks.
Felino has his takedown stuffed
and Baenre counters with a slapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Felino.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Felino thows a leg kick but Baenre checks it
and Baenre counters with a nice kick to the body.
Felino is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baenre lands a body shot.
Baenre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Felino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Baenre is out of range and Felino settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Groomph Baenre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fredrick Felino's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Baenre works Felino's body with a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Felino, as that shot connected.
Felino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Groomph Baenre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Felino lands a body shot.
Felino scores with a jab.
Baenre lands a leg kick that knocks Felino off balance momentarily.
Baenre lands a head kick!
Felino throws a body punch but Baenre 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!
Baenre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baenre lands a jab-cross combination.
Baenre lands with a nice body kick.
Baenre has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baenre there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felino shoots in but Baenre avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Felino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Felino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baenre checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Felino takes a kick to the side of the head.
Felino misses with a kick to the body
and Baenre counters with a nice kick to the body.
Felino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baenre was well out of range. Poor timing from Felino.
Felino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baenre moves away.
Baenre throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Felino's head.
Baenre connects with a jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Felino. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Felino misses with a hook
and Baenre counters with a nice leg kick.
Felino misses with a body shot
and Baenre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Felino is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baenre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oh Felino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baenre has Felino up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Baenre - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baenre.
Baenre working the clinch nicely. Felino is working for position but Baenre cracks him with a big knee to the head! Felino crumples up against the cage and Baenre lands two more shots before the ref can save Felino! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Groomph Baenre!
An out of breath and clearly excited Groomph Baenre thanked Valhalla Fight Wear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jori Jujipallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armo Kuusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jujipallo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Mean Kitty Song . Kuusela has chosen Promentory as his entrance music. Armo Kuusela has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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202 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jori Jujipallo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armo Kuusela!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Kuusela misses.
Jujipallo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kuusela counters with a thumping low kick.
Kuusela lands a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jujipallo.
Kuusela ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jujipallo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kuusela counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jori Jujipallo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuusela misses with a body punch
and Jujipallo counters with a single leg into guard. Kuusela didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kuusela wants to improve his position but instead Jujipallo has moved into half guard.
Kuusela tries to get to full guard but Jujipallo has control of the leg.
Kuusela trying to hold on to Jujipallo's head to control him but Jujipallo postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusela tries to get to full guard but Jujipallo has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jujipallo is trying to control. Kuusela wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jujipallo trying to mount his opponent but Kuusela defends it.
Kuusela is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuusela keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kuusela is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Armo Kuusela wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kuusela throws a hook to the side of Jujipallo's head but Jujipallo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jujipallo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kuusela defends it nicely.
Kuusela throws an overhand right that lands on Jujipallo's shoulder, as Jujipallo tries to avoid the shot.
Armo Kuusela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jujipallo looks for a takedown but Kuusela sprawls well.
Good exchange - Kuusela coming out on top.
Kuusela feints and then cracks Jujipallo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jujipallo down.
Armo Kuusela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jujipallo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuusela. Jujipallo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuusela walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jujipallo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jujipallo blocks a jab.
Kuusela throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jujipallo shoots in and gets a takedown into Kuusela's guard.
Jujipallo looking to sit in guard and control but Kuusela gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kuusela trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jujipallo's guard.
Kuusela wants to control from the top but Jujipallo keeps moving.
Jujipallo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuusela defends it easily.
Jujipallo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jujipallo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuusela doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuusela manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuusela trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kuusela passes Jujipallo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuusela is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jujipallo wants to improve his position but Kuusela is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jujipallo is not content to let Kuusela control the position.
Kuusela looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armo Kuusela dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jujipallo fails with the takedown.
Kuusela is looking to chop away at Jujipallo's legs.
Jujipallo avoids a kick to the body.
Jujipallo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kuusela sprawls well. Kuusela wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jujipallo gets slowly back to his feet.
Kuusela rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jujipallo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jujipallo.
Kuusela has Jujipallo pulled in close to control his posture.
Jujipallo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuusela is keeping the position for now.
Jujipallo wants to control from the top but Kuusela keeps moving.
Jujipallo being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kuusela wants to sweep here but Jujipallo controlling him for the moment.
Kuusela looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jujipallo has picked Kuusela up and slammed him! Kuusela can't keep hold of the triangle and Jujipallo manages to pass to side control!
Kuusela is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jujipallo off and has taken his back!
Kuusela struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jujipallo can't escape the position.
Kuusela doesn't have the hooks in and Jujipallo manages to turn into his guard.
Kuusela lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jujipallo!
Kuusela prevents Jujipallo from getting the reversal.
Kuusela is looking to work his way around to Jujipallo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kuusela stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jujipallo shoots in for a double leg but Kuusela sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jori Jujipallo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuusela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jujipallo moves away.
Jujipallo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuusela throws a hook to the side of Jujipallo's head but Jujipallo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jujipallo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kuusela!
Kuusela is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kuusela is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jujipallo fails to advance to Kuusela's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jujipallo wants to finish this one by submission but Kuusela is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jujipallo.
Jujipallo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kuusela is now in Jujipallo's guard. A big mistake from Jujipallo there, giving up the dominant position!
Kuusela got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jujipallo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuusela has managed to get both his arms back between Jujipallo's legs - danger averted.
Kuusela must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kuusela tries to free his leg and advance position but Jujipallo is retaining full guard.
Jujipallo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuusela is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jujipallo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuusela is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jujipallo is keeping the position for now.
Jujipallo is looking to sinch up a triangle. Kuusela throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jujipallo's body to avoid the submission. Jujipallo has instead reached around Kuusela's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jujipallo arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jori Jujipallo!
After the big win, Jori Jujipallo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Reaper Combatwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kingdom Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Kauri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Darkthrone - Under a Funeral Moon. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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209 lbs
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217 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kingdom Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Kauri!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Kauri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Kauri counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Kauri from controlling successfully.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kauri passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kauri has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jackson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Kauri has the hooks in. Jackson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kauri wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson trying to control the position but Kauri manages to sink in the hooks.
Jackson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kauri.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kauri is punishing Jackson with some ground and pound.
Kauri tries to get the hooks in deep but Jackson pushed the leg off.
Jackson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kauri scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Jackson is looking for a way out.
Kauri cracks Jackson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Jackson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Jackson is in bad spot here.
Jackson trying to control the action but Kauri just sinks the hooks in.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kauri. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Kauri is punishing Jackson with some ground and pound.
Kauri is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson turns into Kauri and is now in his guard.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Kauri keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Kauri is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kauri wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Kauri is controlling Jackson's posture.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kauri is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kingdom Jackson.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Tommi Kauri has been cut.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Kauri avoids them all with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Kingdom Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings for the body but Kauri moves out of range.
Kauri sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Kauri avoids nicely.
Kingdom Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kauri is able to avoid easily.
Kauri checks a leg kick.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kauri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Kauri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kauri tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kauri takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
A big right from Jackson misses.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kauri.
Kauri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Kauri slips under a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson tries a low kick but Kauri avoids it.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kauri misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kauri's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingdom Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommi Kauri's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Kauri looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Kauri's body.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kauri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Kauri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Kauri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kauri thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Kauri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kauri's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jackson throws a right hand that Kauri ducks under and follows up with a left that Kauri also avoids with ease.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kauri lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Kauri avoids nicely.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson moves out of range as Kauri strikes.
Kingdom Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Kauri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kauri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kauri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Kauri moved out of range.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kauri shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kauri works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kauri pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kauri prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kauri.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson moves into full guard.
Kauri 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.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kauri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kauri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kauri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kauri landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has his foot on Kauri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kauri works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kauri is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kauri is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kauri passes into half guard.
Kauri scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kauri is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kauri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kauri is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
Kauri is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kauri in particular looking to stall.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Kauri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kauri seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kauri is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kauri scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jackson wants to control but Kauri is keeping busy.
Jackson won't allow Kauri to pass to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kauri is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kauri scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kauri wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Kauri scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommi Kauri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommi Kauri's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kauri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Kauri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson tries to clinch but Kauri is having none of it.
Kauri scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Kauri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kauri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kauri misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Kauri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson.
Kauri drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kauri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tommi Kauri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Kauri from controlling successfully.
Kauri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kauri defends it easily.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kauri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kauri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson working for a triangle but Kauri defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson wants to stand but Kauri is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kauri trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kauri is aware though and is defending well.
Kauri throws a big right hand that misses.
Kauri scoring with some ground and pound.
Kauri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kauri connects with a couple of short punches.
Kauri postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Kauri prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Kauri looking to pass the guard.
Jackson working for a triangle but Kauri defends it easily.
Kauri trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kauri controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Kauri has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture.
Kauri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kauri wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tommi Kauri.
Jackson rushes Kauri and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson letting Kauri take a breather here.
Kauri is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kauri is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.
Kauri blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
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 Kingdom Jackson.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kingdom Jackson!
After winning the bout, Kingdom Jackson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Sugarol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Paniikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paniikki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by N'sync - Bye Bye Bye. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
153 lbs
15 - 9 - 1 |
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26
155 lbs
13 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Good gas tank |
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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
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sammy Sugarol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Paniikki!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paniikki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paniikki is defended easily by Sugarol.
Sugarol misses with a hook to the body
and Paniikki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sugarol connects with a looping right hand.
Sugarol misses with a straight right.
Sugarol displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paniikki.
Sugarol stuffs the takedown.
Sammy Sugarol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Paniikki.
Donk. Sugarol catches Paniikki right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Pelle Paniikki has been cut.
Paniikki feints and as Sugarol raises his hands in defense, Paniikki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sugarol pulls Paniikki in to control the position.
Sugarol trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sammy Sugarol wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Paniikki blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Sugarol as Paniikki shoots in.
Paniikki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sugarol is fending him off so far but Paniikki persists. Nope, Sugarol circles away and we're back to standing.
Paniikki ducks under a wild hook from Sugarol.
Sugarol connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sugarol scores with a jab to the jaw.
Paniikki slips under a jab from Sugarol.
Paniikki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paniikki shoots in for a takedown but Sugarol shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sugarol keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sugarol defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paniikki.
Paniikki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sugarol defends it nicely.
Paniikki fails to land the takedown.
Nice body punch from Sugarol.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paniikki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sugarol counters with a stiff right hand.
Paniikki is rocked!
Sugarol gets caught napping as Paniikki dives in and scores a takedown. Sugarol manages to retain guard.
Paniikki is still in real trouble! Can Sugarol finish him?
Sugarol wants to stand but Paniikki is controlling the position.
Paniikki seems to have recovered his senses.
Paniikki won't allow Sugarol to sweep him here.
Paniikki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paniikki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sugarol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sugarol is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paniikki is controlling him.
Paniikki tries to free his leg and advance position but Sugarol is retaining full guard.
Sugarol has control of Paniikki's left arm, preventing Paniikki from doing any damage.
Sugarol uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sugarol misses with a hook.
Paniikki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sugarol scores with a hook.
Sugarol throws out a loose jab but Paniikki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sugarol clobbers Paniikki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
No luck for Paniikki with that takedown attempt.
Sugarol is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Paniikki shoots and misses
and Sugarol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paniikki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paniikki slips under a jab from Sugarol.
Sugarol throws a right hand that misses
and Paniikki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sugarol won't be happy with that.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sugarol is pushing Paniikki's head away, looking to escape. Paniikki manages to hold on to the position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paniikki goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sugarol has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Paniikki but great work by Sugarol.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sugarol stands up from half guard.
Sugarol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paniikki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paniikki fails to land the takedown.
Paniikki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sugarol throws a big shot that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paniikki.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paniikki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sugarol pulls Paniikki in close to his closed guard and prevents Paniikki from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Sugarol dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pelle Paniikki's cut.
That's time! Sugarol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paniikki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Paniikki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sugarol is fending him off so far but Paniikki persists. Nope, Sugarol circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab from Sugarol.
Paniikki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sugarol.
Paniikki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sugarol tries to avoid it but Paniikki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sugarol to the ground. Sugarol escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sammy Sugarol is winning the standup battle so far.
Paniikki shoots for a takedown but Sugarol saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sammy Sugarol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Paniikki.
Sugarol throws a looping overhand right but Paniikki ducks down to avoid it.
Sugarol misses with a straight right.
Paniikki tries for a takedown but Sugarol sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sugarol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paniikki.
Paniikki shoots in looking for a takedown but Sugarol manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paniikki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fighters circling - Sugarol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sugarol lands an overhand right.
Paniikki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sugarol cracks Paniikki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sugarol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paniikki.
Sugarol misses with a left hand
and Paniikki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Paniikki wants to pass the guard but Sugarol is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paniikki is pushing down on Sugarol's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sugarol is fighting to maintain full guard but Paniikki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Paniikki wants to pass the guard but Sugarol is defending well.
Paniikki stops Sugarol from getting back to his feet.
Sugarol trying to control from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sugarol tries to kick Paniikki off but Paniikki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Paniikki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sugarol is just riding it out for now. Paniikki eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sugarol is defending against the submission attempts here by Paniikki.
Paniikki wants to advance to full mount but Sugarol doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sugarol is looking to stand up but Paniikki isn't so interested in that idea.
Sugarol keeping full guard, as Paniikki tries to pass.
Sugarol pulls Paniikki in close to prevent any damage.
Sugarol is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki drops back looking for a leg! Sugarol is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sugarol manages to kick Paniikki off! Paniikki jumps back into Sugarol's guard.
Sugarol is trying to keep Paniikki in close.
Sugarol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paniikki is one step ahead there.
Paniikki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paniikki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Paniikki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sugarol wants to stand and escape but Paniikki is having none of it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sugarol is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sugarol got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paniikki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sugarol has managed to get both his arms back between Paniikki's legs - danger averted.
Paniikki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sugarol's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sugarol is pushing down on Paniikki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Paniikki is fighting to maintain full guard but Sugarol has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sugarol controlling the action here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sugarol is pressing down on Paniikki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paniikki is holding on for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sammy Sugarol.
Sugarol lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Paniikki backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Sugarol dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pelle Paniikki's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Paniikki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sugarol but Sugarol pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sugarol looks to throw the jab but Paniikki is out of range.
Paniikki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sugarol's waist but Sugarol gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paniikki off to one side.
Paniikki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Paniikki moves away from the strike by Sugarol.
No luck for Paniikki with that takedown attempt.
Sammy Sugarol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Paniikki.
Sugarol fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Paniikki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paniikki misses with a takedown attempt
letting Sugarol counter with a right hand.
Paniikki closes the distance and clinches up with Sugarol, looking for a takedown. Paniikki pushes Sugarol against the cage but Sugarol circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Paniikki closes the distance and clinches up with Sugarol, looking for a takedown. Paniikki pushes Sugarol against the cage but Sugarol circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Paniikki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sugarol.
Paniikki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sugarol drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Paniikki right on the button. Paniikki goes down! Sugarol follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Sugarol gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Sugarol!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sammy Sugarol made sure he mentioned Reaper Combatwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cappadonna Frappuccino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frappuccino has chosen Apinamies as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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32
180 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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180 lbs
20 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cappadonna Frappuccino!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frappuccino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frappuccino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frappuccino tests Kala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Kalle Kala has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Frappuccino 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kala misses with a straight right.
Kala ducks under a wild hook from Frappuccino.
Frappuccino thows a body shot but no joy.
Kala works Frappuccino's body with a nice hook.
Frappuccino slips a jab and a cross from Kala.
Frappuccino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frappuccino misses with a hook
and Kala counters with a right hand to the body.
Frappuccino lands with a hook. Kala tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frappuccino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frappuccino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kala doesn't seem bothered though.
Cappadonna Frappuccino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Kala misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Kala lands an impressive looking overhand right. Frappuccino doesn't seem phased though.
Frappuccino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kala punishes Frappuccino's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frappuccino.
Frappuccino throws a right hand that misses
and Kala counters with a shoot takedown. Frappuccino fights it but they end up in guard.
Kala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frappuccino wants to stand up but Kala is controlling him.
Kala throws a big right hand that misses.
Kala has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Frappuccino wants to stand up but Kala is controlling him.
Frappuccino keeping moving, preventing Kala from controlling successfully.
Frappuccino is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kala's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kala with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kala won't allow Frappuccino to get back to his feet.
Kala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kala wants to control from the top but Frappuccino keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frappuccino is looking to stand up but Kala isn't so interested in that idea.
Kala with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kala working some strikes from top position.
Kala works over Frappuccino with some ground and pound from guard.
Frappuccino is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kala is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frappuccino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kala throwing strikes but missing.
Frappuccino wants to stand up but Kala is controlling him.
Kala sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Frappuccino's guard.
Kala slips a nice elbow through Frappuccino's hands, connecting with Frappuccino's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kala connects with a nice short shot to Frappuccino's temple.
Kala looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Frappuccino with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frappuccino is looking to escape.
Frappuccino won't allow Kala to pass to mount.
Frappuccino kicks Kala off and gets back to his feet.
Frappuccino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kala manages to avoid it.
Frappuccino misses with an uppercut. Kala saw that one coming.
Frappuccino getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kala listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kala scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kala moves away from the strike by Frappuccino.
Kala misses the shot to the body.
Frappuccino misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Frappuccino misses the target.
Kala misses with a hook.
Kala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frappuccino.
Cappadonna Frappuccino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kala on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kala keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kala misses with a shot to the body
and Frappuccino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frappuccino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Frappuccino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kala misses with a takedown attempt - Frappuccino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kala connects with a body shot.
Frappuccino moves away from the strike by Kala.
Kala fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Frappuccino sprawls well initially but Kala persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kala thows a huge punch but Frappuccino dodges it nicely.
Frappuccino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kala.
Kala prevents Frappuccino from standing back up.
Kala not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Frappuccino's head.
Frappuccino has hold of Kala's hands but Kala slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Frappuccino is trying to stand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Frappuccino blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kala.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kala thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Frappuccino is refusing to be controlled, as Kala sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kala's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kala defending well as Frappuccino loads up on a big left hand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Frappuccino enables Kala to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Frappuccino manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kala trying to control but Frappuccino is working from the bottom.
Frappuccino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kala working some strikes from top position.
Kala throws a big elbow that misses.
Kala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Frappuccino wants to get back to his feet but Kala is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kala trying to control the position from guard on top but Frappuccino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Frappuccino is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kala misses with a body shot.
Kala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frappuccino.
Frappuccino lands with a hook. Kala tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kala moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kala takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Frappuccino connects with a looping right hand.
Frappuccino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frappuccino feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kala's calf.
Frappuccino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Frappuccino lands a nice hook to Kala's body. Kala takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Frappuccino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kala.
Cappadonna Frappuccino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frappuccino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kala scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kala. Frappuccino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kala moves away from the strike by Frappuccino.
Kala misses with a wild body shot.
Kala misses with a straight left.
Frappuccino misses with a right hand
and Kala counters with a nice uppercut.
Frappuccino loads up on a big right hand but Kala slips the punch.
Kala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A leg kick checked by Kala.
Frappuccino looks to score with a jab to the body but Kala is just out of range.
Kala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Frappuccino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kala.
Nice jab there from Kala.
Frappuccino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frappuccino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Frappuccino drops his hands momentarily and Kala takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kala.
Check out the look on Kala's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frappuccino taking punishment in the form of punches.
Frappuccino is rocked!
Frappuccino manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kala's best efforts.
Frappuccino is still in real trouble! Can Kala finish him?
Kala lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kala is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Frappuccino doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kala.
Frappuccino is trying to stand.
Frappuccino is breathing heavily.
Kala working the head and body with strikes.
Kala scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kala working over Frappuccino with some ground and pound. Frappuccino looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kala slips a nice elbow through Frappuccino's hands, connecting with Frappuccino's forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kala lands a big elbow - Frappuccino is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Kala!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Kala!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergi Lutsenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martti Molo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Molo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nitro Circus kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
25 - 13 - 3 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
18 - 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
25 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Martti Molo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molo digs a good body shot into Lutsenko's ribs.
Lutsenko tries to clinch but Molo is having none of it.
Molo scores with a nice strike.
Lutsenko tries for a takedown but Molo circles away easily
and Molo counters with a leg kick.
Molo swats away the attempt to clinch by Lutsenko.
Molo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lutsenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Molo.
Molo dodges the punch combination from Lutsenko.
A big left from Molo misses.
Lutsenko misses with a body shot
and Molo counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molo looks to land a left hand but Lutsenko moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lutsenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Molo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lutsenko as Molo tries to tie him up.
Lutsenko misses with a body punch.
Lutsenko can't find room to land a body shot as Molo controls the action.
Molo misses with a body punch.
Molo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Molo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lutsenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Molo throws a head punch that misses.
Molo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lutsenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Molo backwards.
Lutsenko looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lutsenko digs a right hand underneath Molo's ribcage. Molo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Molo being controlled against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lutsenko lands a left hand.
Lutsenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lutsenko prevents a body shot from Molo.
Molo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lutsenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lutsenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Molo as Lutsenko tries to tie him up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Molo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko tries to throw a body punch but Molo avoids it by throwing Lutsenko back against the cage.
Lutsenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lutsenko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lutsenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Molo's elbow.
Molo controlling the action here for a moment.
Lutsenko trying to control the position but instead, Molo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lutsenko into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Lutsenko to work.
Lutsenko tries to break free but Molo pushes him back against the cage.
Molo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lutsenko landing knees to the body.
Lutsenko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Molo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Molo lands a body shot.
Lutsenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Martti Molo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lutsenko stuns Molo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Molo finds it's way through Lutsenko's defenses.
Sloppy strikes from Lutsenko. Those never looked like landing.
Lutsenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martti Molo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Molo is looking to clinch but Lutsenko is avoiding it.
Lutsenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Molo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lutsenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lutsenko misses with a straight right.
Lutsenko tries to clinch there but Molo circles away.
Sergi Lutsenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Molo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Molo blocks a jab.
Molo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutsenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Molo.
A solid body kick from Molo.
Molo misses with a wild body shot.
Molo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lutsenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Molo.
Lutsenko connects with the punch.
Molo's corner calls for a 1-2. Molo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lutsenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lutsenko avoids the head kick by Molo.
Lutsenko closes the distance and clinches.
Lutsenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Molo is defending well for now.
Lutsenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Molo backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lutsenko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Molo wants to get back to striking at distance but Lutsenko won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko can't find room to land a body shot as Molo controls the action.
Lutsenko tries to work over Molo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Molo blocking some punches.
Molo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lutsenko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Molo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lutsenko. Lutsenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lutsenko blocks a head kick by Molo.
Lutsenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sergi Lutsenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lutsenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Lutsenko finds it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lutsenko misses with a wild body shot.
Lutsenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Molo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Molo walks into a straight right hand from Lutsenko.
Lutsenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Molo blocks a jab.
A jab from Lutsenko does it's job there.
Lutsenko checks a low kick from Molo.
Some wild striking there from Molo.
Lutsenko walks into a straight right hand from Molo.
Lutsenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Molo was well out of range. Poor timing from Lutsenko.
Good exchange - Molo coming out on top.
Molo tries to clinch but Lutsenko moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko thumps Molo with a low 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!
Molo throws a leg kick but Lutsenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lutsenko throws a body punch but Molo moves out of range.
Lutsenko misses with a wild body shot.
Lutsenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lutsenko has a takedown stuffed.
Molo connects with the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Molo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Molo.
Lutsenko blocks a head kick by Molo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Molo scores with a nice strike.
Lutsenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Molo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Lutsenko moves out of range as Molo strikes.
Molo throws a leg kick which misses Lutsenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Lutsenko tries to avoid it.
Molo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lutsenko counters by clinching up.
Lutsenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lutsenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Molos head.
Lutsenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lutsenko misses with a body punch.
Molo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Molo lands a left hand.
Molo is trying to stall.
Lutsenko can't find room to land a body shot as Molo controls the action.
Lutsenko works on Molo's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutsenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lutsenko breaks from the clinch.
Molo throws a head kick that misses.
Molo clinches with his opponent.
Lutsenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Molo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lutsenko misses with the head strike.
Lutsenko stalling in the clinch but Molo improves position.
Lutsenko lands with a light punch inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Lutsenko.
Sergi Lutsenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Molo lands an elbow that stopped Lutsenko in his tracks for a moment.
Molo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lutsenko's elbow.
Molo prevents a body shot from Lutsenko.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Molo.
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 tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Molo's elbow.
Lutsenko lands a body shot.
Lutsenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lutsenko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lutsenko breaks from the clinch.
Lutsenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Molo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lutsenko darts in trying to clinch
and Molo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A shot to the body from Lutsenko misses
and Molo counters with a right hand to the body.
Lutsenko gets a clinch.
Molo struggles to land a body shot inside as Lutsenko controls his hands.
Lutsenko is stalling here.
Lutsenko looking to stall.
Lutsenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Molo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lutsenko up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Molo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko misses with a body punch.
Lutsenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Molo controls his hands.
Molo throws a punch but it's blocked by Lutsenko.
Lutsenko lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molo trying to control the position but instead, Lutsenko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Molo into the cage.
Lutsenko cracks Molo with a nice body shot.
Molo slowing the pace effectively.
Lutsenko misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lutsenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Molo.
Lutsenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Molo backwards.
Lutsenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Molo's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergi Lutsenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lutsenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergi Lutsenko!
An out of breath Sergi Lutsenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Vargtass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kujansuu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vargtass comes into the arena with Torparrock blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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255 lbs
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World class MT
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard Vargtass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kujansuu!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kujansuu looks to land a combination but Vargtass avoids it well.
Vargtass pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kujansuu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kujansuu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kujansuu cracks Vargtass with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Richard Vargtass has been cut.
Kujansuu throws a looping overhand right but Vargtass ducks down to avoid it.
Vargtass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kujansuu.
Vargtass doesn't manage to clinch there - Kujansuu circles away.
Kujansuu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vargtass doesn't seem bothered though.
Vargtass fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kujansuu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vargtass throws a chopping leg kick but Kujansuu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kujansuu swings widly with a right hand
and Vargtass counters with a solid body kick.
Vargtass tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kujansuu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some bone on bone action there as Kujansuu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kujansuu throws a leg kick which misses Vargtass's front leg but catches the back leg as Vargtass tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Kujansuu is predictable there
and Vargtass counters with a nice kick to the body.
Vargtass checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vargtass.
Kujansuu misses with a hook. Vargtass ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kujansuu throws a series of punches but Vargtass moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Kujansuu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vargtass throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vargtass throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kujansuu is looking to score with low kicks.
Kujansuu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kujansuu throws a chopping leg kick but Vargtass manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kalle Kujansuu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Kujansuu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kujansuu throws a sloppy head kick and Vargtass moves out of range easily.
Vargtass buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kujansuu scores with a push kick.
Vargtass is breathing heavily.
Vargtass misses with a low kick.
Vargtass thuds a left hand into Kujansuu's body.
Kujansuu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kujansuu looks to land a left hand but Vargtass moved out of range nicely.
Kujansuu connects with an inside leg kick.
Kujansuu scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kujansuu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Donk. Kujansuu catches Vargtass right on the button with a cross.
Kujansuu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vargtass looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A cross from Kujansuu lands.
Kujansuu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kujansuu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kujansuu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kujansuu scores with a leg kick.
Vargtass drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kujansuu digs a good hook to Vargtass's body.
Vargtass has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kujansuu.
Vargtass dodges the punch combination from Kujansuu.
Vargtass stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kujansuu.
Kujansuu cracks a nice hook into Vargtass's ribs.
Kujansuu delivers a nice body kick.
Vargtass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kujansuu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kujansuu cracks Vargtass with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kujansuu with a nice cross.
Richard Vargtass's cut is getting worse.
Vargtass is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kujansuu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kujansuu is looking to slow Vargtass down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kujansuu misses with a two punch combination.
Kujansuu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Richard Vargtass's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A jab from Kujansuu does it's job there.
Kujansuu misses with a wild combination.
Kujansuu just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Vargtass.
Oooooh!!! Kujansuu has knocked Vargtass down with a huge combo! Kujansuu steps away and waves a wobbly Vargtass back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Vargtass is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Richard Vargtass's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kalle Kujansuu!
An out of breath Kalle Kujansuu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viiksi Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaarlo Vihtala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolonen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kid Rock - American Bad Ass. Vihtala has chosen Pohjois-Karjala as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Viiksi Tolonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaarlo Vihtala!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vihtala misses with a kick to the body.
Vihtala fails with a takedown attempt.
Tolonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vihtala avoids the body shot from Tolonen.
Tolonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tolonen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Kaarlo Vihtala has been cut.
Tolonen throws a hook to the side of Vihtala's head but Vihtala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vihtala moves into range and lands a nice body 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!
Vihtala cracks Tolonen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tolonen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vihtala finish him?
It looks like Viiksi Tolonen has been cut.
Tolonen is breathing heavily.
Vihtala instigates a clinch.
Vihtala displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tolonen up against the cage.
Tolonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tolonen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Tolonen.
Vihtala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tolonen tries a body shot but Vihtala blocks it.
Tolonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vihtalas head.
Vihtala prevents a body shot from Tolonen.
Tolonen prevents a body shot from Vihtala.
Vihtala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Tolonen.
Vihtala tries a knee to the head but Tolonen blocks it.
Tolonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Vihtala backwards.
Tolonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vihtala swings for the body but Tolonen moves out of range.
Tolonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vihtala.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolonen connects with a single shot there.
Vihtala walks into a stiff left hand from Tolonen.
Tolonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vihtala moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tolonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vihtala throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Vihtala as he checks the leg kick.
Vihtala blocks a head kick by Tolonen.
Tolonen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vihtala will feel that in the morning.
Tolonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tolonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vihtala avoids the head kick by Tolonen.
Vihtala closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tolonen is trying to control but can't.
Tolonen is looking to improve his position.
Tolonen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tolonen is staying active underneath Vihtala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vihtala moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Tolonen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala lands a few punches from side control.
Vihtala creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Vihtala working the ground and pound but Tolonen is defending the strikes.
Tolonen is trying to improve his position.
Vihtala sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tolonen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Vihtala goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tolonen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vihtala's guard! Nice work there by Tolonen!
Vihtala trying to keep a closed guard but Tolonen is proving a slippery customer.
Tolonen preventing the sweep.
Vihtala is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen wants to control from the top but Vihtala keeps moving.
Tolonen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vihtala is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolonen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vihtala trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vihtala holds on and takes a little breather.
Tolonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vihtala trying to control the position here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kaarlo Vihtala wasn't active enough on the ground.
Vihtala looks to throw the jab but Tolonen is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaarlo Vihtala dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tolonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vihtala is looking to score with low kicks.
Tolonen throws a head kick that half lands.
Tolonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vihtala's head backwards.
Tolonen misses with a low kick.
Vihtala thows a body shot but no joy.
Tolonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vihtala.
Tolonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Vihtala.
Vihtala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tolonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tolonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vihtala. That did some damage!
Tolonen tests Vihtala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vihtala throws a wild body kick that Tolonen sees coming a mile off.
Tolonen lands with a nice combination. Vihtala backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tolonen avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihtala misses with a body kick.
Tolonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vihtala connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tolonen scrambles back to his feet.
Vihtala misses with a body kick.
Tolonen tries to clinch but Vihtala is having none of it.
Vihtala is looking to chop away at Tolonen's legs.
Tolonen tries to land a front kick but Vihtala steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vihtala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tolonen works over Vihtala's head and body with a nice combination.
That has opened up Kaarlo Vihtala's cut even more.
Vihtala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vihtala is looking to slow Tolonen down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Vihtala misses.
Vihtala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tolonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vihtala's calf.
Tolonen throws a head kick that misses.
Tolonen throws a leg kick but Vihtala sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vihtala misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vihtala 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.
Tolonen scores with a leg kick.
Vihtala throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tolonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tolonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vihtala counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tolonen's knee momentarily.
Vihtala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A low kick from Tolonen misses
and Vihtala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vihtala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tolonen counters with a nice leg kick.
Vihtala bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tolonen's head.
Tolonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vihtala keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vihtala checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vihtala.
Tolonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vihtala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vihtala moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tolonen throws a nice head kick!
Tolonen tries to sprawl but Vihtala drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tolonen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tolonen holds on and takes a little breather.
Tolonen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vihtala puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolonen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vihtala.
Tolonen is trying to control but Vihtala passes into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tolonen tries to bench press Vihtala off him but Vihtala keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tolonen tries to improve position but can't.
Vihtala has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vihtala in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tolonen tries to bench press Vihtala off him but Vihtala keeps the position.
Tolonen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tolonen prevents Vihtala from moving into mount.
Vihtala lands an elbow.
Vihtala wants to control for a moment but Tolonen uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vihtala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tolonen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vihtala thows a huge punch but Tolonen dodges it nicely.
Tolonen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if Vihtala is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tolonen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kaarlo Vihtala will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tolonen slips a jab from Vihtala.
Vihtala swings for the body but Tolonen moves out of range.
Tolonen misses with a head kick.
Tolonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vihtala has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tolonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Vihtala's head.
Tolonen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vihtala is able to avoid easily.
Vihtala looks to score with a jab to the body but Tolonen is just out of range.
Tolonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vihtala fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vihtala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vihtala sizes up Tolonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tolonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Viiksi Tolonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolonen checks a low kick from Vihtala.
Tolonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihtala tries to clinch but Tolonen moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tolonen.
Vihtala's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vihtala looks to land a body kick but Tolonen moved away.
Vihtala just misses with a punch to the body.
Vihtala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tolonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vihtala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vihtala moves into range and clinches up with Tolonen.
Tolonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vihtala missing with knees to the body.
Vihtala is trying to maintain a safe position but Tolonen gets an underhook and turns Vihtala into the cage.
Vihtala missing with knees to the body.
Tolonen working aggressively here.
Tolonen letting Vihtala take a breather here.
Vihtala tightens his grip and picks Tolonen up, before dumping him to the ground. Tolonen manages to land in guard.
Vihtala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tolonen is trying to keep Vihtala in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tolonen wants to stand and escape but Vihtala is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vihtala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vihtala trying to control the position from guard on top but Tolonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tolonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vihtala is in close to Tolonen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vihtala postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vihtala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tolonen keeping moving, preventing Vihtala from controlling successfully.
Tolonen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vihtala!
Vihtala tries to lock up and control but Tolonen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kaarlo Vihtala is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Tolonen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Tolonen throwing strikes but Vihtala bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Tolonen wants to get back to his feet but Vihtala is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tolonen is trying to keep Vihtala in close.
Tolonen wants to sweep here but Vihtala controlling him for the moment.
Vihtala wants to pass the guard but Tolonen is keeping the position.
Tolonen keeping moving, preventing Vihtala from controlling successfully.
Viiksi Tolonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala postures up.
Vihtala not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Viiksi Tolonen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tolonen throws the kick towards the body but Vihtala avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tolonen.
Tolonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vihtala blocks a low kick nicely.
Vihtala connects with a looping right hand.
Vihtala thows a body shot but no joy.
Kaarlo Vihtala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Tolonen misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tolonen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tolonen gets caught napping as Vihtala dives in and scores a takedown. Tolonen manages to retain guard.
Tolonen trying to keep a closed guard but Vihtala is proving a slippery customer.
Tolonen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaarlo Vihtala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vihtala winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaarlo Vihtala!
Kaarlo Vihtala decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Sarsola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sarsola's choice of entrance music: Mono - 16.12. Leo Sarsola has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gunnar Nelson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Nelson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Sarsola!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarsola staying out of range there.
Leo Sarsola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson missing with a left hand there. Sarsola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sarsola scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sarsola cracks Nelson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Gunnar Nelson has been cut.
Sarsola throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nelson counters with a nice leg kick.
Nelson looks to land a left hand but Sarsola moved out of range nicely.
Sarsola throws a low kick, looking for Nelson's leg but Nelson calmly moves out of range.
Nelson throws a right and a left that Sarsola avoids nicely.
Nelson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nelson throws an off balance right hand
and Nelson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sarsola defending well as Nelson loads up on a big left hand.
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sarsola, right into the meat.
Nice sprawl there from Sarsola as Nelson shoots in.
Nelson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sarsola gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sarsola misses with the head strike.
Nelson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sarsola wants the takedown. Nelson is fighting it off but Sarsola persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nelson's guard against the cage.
Sarsola controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarsola throws a big right hand that misses.
Nelson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nelson managing to control the position.
Nelson wants to sweep but no luck.
Sarsola is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nelson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sarsola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nelson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nelson tries to control but Sarsola wriggling away.
Nelson landing shots from mount.
Sarsola is bucking up trying to escape but Nelson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarsola avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nelson.
Sarsola is desperately trying to improve his position but Nelson has a good base and remains in mount.
Nelson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nelson looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sarsola gets back to half guard.
Nelson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sarsola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nelson.
Nelson lands with a punch from half guard.
Nelson controlling the action here.
Sarsola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nelson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is thwarting Sarsola's attempts to control the position.
Nelson is looking to stall here but Sarsola recovers full guard.
Sarsola working a defensive guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sarsola throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nelson trying to control but Sarsola is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Nelson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Nelson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nelson stuffs the takedown.
Sarsola looks to land a right hand but Nelson moved out of range.
Sarsola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nelson thumps Sarsola with a low kick.
Sarsola tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nelson is able to avoid easily.
Sarsola keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sarsola lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sarsola throws a leg kick but Nelson moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sarsola.
Nelson lands with an uppercut that bounces Sarsola off the cage and back into range.
Sarsola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sarsola lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch combination from Nelson misses.
Nelson lands the left hand.
Nelson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sarsola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sarsola ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarsola digs a good hook to Nelson's body.
Nelson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sarsola dives in and grabs Nelson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nelson pushes down on Sarsola's head and hops out.
Nelson fakes the leg kick and cracks Sarsola in the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Sarsola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nelson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nelson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nelson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sarsola throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sarsola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson takes one on the button.
Sarsola walks into a jab.
Nelson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sarsola.
Gunnar Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Sarsola.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Sarsola does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Nelson.
Nelson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sarsola avoids a wild elbow strike from Nelson.
Sarsola lands a right hand.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Sarsola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sarsola misses with some punches.
Nelson lands with a right to the head.
Sarsola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunnar Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nelson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sarsola looks to land a right hand but Nelson moved out of range.
Nelson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sarsola throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to sweep here but Sarsola controlling him for the moment.
Nelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Sarsola from controlling successfully.
Sarsola stopping the sweep attempt from Nelson.
Sarsola keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Sarsola is stalling in the full guard.
Nelson controls Sarsola momentarily but Sarsola frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sarsola misses with an uppercut.
Nelson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nelson throws a body punch but Sarsola moves out of range.
Sarsola scores with a jab. Nelson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sarsola fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sarsola throws out the jab.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leo Sarsola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Nelson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nelson throws a right hand that Sarsola ducks under and follows up with a left that Sarsola also avoids with ease.
Sarsola's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nelson under the eye.
Nelson misses with a looping right.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sarsola.
Sarsola's corner calls for a 1-2. Sarsola obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nelson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nelson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sarsola changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nelson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sarsola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
Nelson is trying to improve his position.
Nelson is not content to let Sarsola control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
Nelson is working hard here to advance position.
Sarsola scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola working the ground and pound.
Nelson trying his best to control but Sarsola has mounted him.
Sarsola lands with some strikes.
Sarsola can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nelson is looking to escape.
Sarsola dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarsola unloading with bombs!
Nelson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarsola is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nelson tries to hold on but Sarsola postures up.
Sarsola tries to control but Nelson wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to hold on but Sarsola pushes him away.
Leo Sarsola has got the better of the ground game so far.
BOOM! Sarsola connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sarsola working the ground and pound effectively.
Nelson is rocked!
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oh Nelson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sarsola looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sarsola unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Nelson wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Sarsola celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Sarsola!
Leo Sarsola is the new middleweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Leo Sarsola waved his t-shirt featuring Perkele!'s logo in front of the cameras.
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