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UMMA - Double shot ! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hans Lankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lankari comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Shields has chosen Last Resort - Papa Roach 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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136 lbs
6 - 3 - 1 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Lankari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Shields!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lankari connects with a high kick.
Shields stuffs the takedown attempt from Lankari. Lankari gets slowly back to his feet.
Lankari takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shields circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shields counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shields stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shields wants it to stay on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lankari.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Lankari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lankari shoots in and drives through. Shields sprawls well.
Shields misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankari looks for a takedown but Shields sprawls well.
Lankari thumps Shields with a low kick.
Lankari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lankari throws a right and a left that Shields avoids nicely.
Lankari shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shields defends it nicely.
Lankari fails with a takedown attempt.
Michael Shields is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lankari ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankari lands with a kick to the temple. Shields shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lankari darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lankari is trying to control. Shields wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lankari throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lankari prevents Shields from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankari is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We're going to have a standup here because Hans Lankari wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lankari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shields.
Shields throws a hook but Lankari avoids it easily.
Lankari fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lankari.
Lankari tries to clinch there but Shields circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields stuffs the takedown.
Lankari fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shields misses with a hook. Lankari ducked under it nicely.
Shields thuds his right hand into Lankari's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shields pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for Lankari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lankari.
Lankari tries for a takedown but Shields sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hans Lankari will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lankari.
Shields scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lankari tries to clinch but Shields moves out of range.
Shields pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lankari shoots in and drives through. Shields sprawls well.
Lankari shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shields counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Lankari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lankari shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shields pinned against the cage. Shields gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lankari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Shields misses.
Lankari misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lankari shoots in for a takedown but Shields shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Lankari with that takedown attempt.
Shields throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lankari fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Shields.
Lankari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lankari lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shields keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shields doesn't manage to clinch there - Lankari circles away.
Hans Lankari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lankari shoots in for a takedown but Shields shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shields stuffs the takedown attempt from Lankari. Lankari gets slowly back to his feet.
Shields throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lankari counters with a single leg into guard. Shields didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankari trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.
Shields is adopting a defensive guard.
Shields's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lankari won't allow Shields to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Michael Shields was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A swing and a miss from Shields.
Lankari tries to clinch but Shields moves away
enabling Shields to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields swats away the attempt to clinch by Lankari.
Lankari clinches with his opponent.
Shields avoids a wild elbow strike from Lankari.
Shields misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lankari tries to circle away but Shields has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Shields - that landed with a thud.
Lankari fails to pull guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lankari misses with a body punch.
Lankari drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
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 Hans Lankari will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Shields lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Michael Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hans Lankari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lankari shoots in for a takedown but Shields shows good takedown defense.
Lankari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shields.
Shields takes a swing at Lankari's ribcage but misses.
Lankari throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lankari looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Shields!
Shields gets back to half guard.
Lankari wants to pass the guard but Shields is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shields can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lankari sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shields defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shields keeps working.
Shields tries to roll over but Lankari keeps him under control.
Shields controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hans Lankari wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lankari tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shields counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shields leaves Lankari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shields dips to his left and cracks Lankari with an uppercut!
Shields gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lankari.
Lankari tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shields counters with a good low kick that Lankari was not able to check.
Lankari misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Lankari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields avoids the head kick by Lankari.
Hans Lankari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shields sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lankari fails with the takedown
and Shields counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shields leaves Lankari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shields cracks Lankari with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Shields has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lankari to stand back up!
Lankari is rocked!
Michael Shields seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Shields shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oh Lankari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shields fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Lankari out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Michael Shields!
Michael Shields very nearly forgot to thank {xXx} iFight Nut. Energy Recovery 160 $55 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matto Luuttu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack McLumberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLumberg has chosen AC/DC - Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
19 - 18 - 0 |
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187 lbs
12 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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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
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matto Luuttu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack McLumberg!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLumberg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luuttu closes the distance but McLumberg moves to the side
and McLumberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luuttu tries for a takedown but McLumberg circles away easily
enabling McLumberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Luuttu doesn't manage to clinch there - McLumberg circles away.
Luuttu shoots in for a takedown but McLumberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McLumberg lands a knee to the head.
McLumberg manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McLumberg tries to land a knee to the head but Luuttu blocks with his arms.
McLumberg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McLumberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLumberg has a couple of punches blocked by Luuttu.
Luuttu takes a knee right on the jaw!
McLumberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A knee to the head by McLumberg.
McLumberg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Luuttu tries to pull guard but McLumberg won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matto Luuttu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLumberg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Luuttu.
McLumberg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Luuttu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McLumberg with a knee to the head.
McLumberg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLumberg is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McLumberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Luuttu uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLumberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLumberg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McLumberg tries to land a knee to the head but Luuttu blocks with his arms.
Luuttu is trying to pull guard but McLumberg turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McLumberg looking to throw knees to the head but Luuttu is blocking nicely.
McLumberg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, McLumberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Luuttu controls his hands.
McLumberg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Luuttu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McLumberg has Luuttu pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by McLumberg.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McLumberg.
McLumberg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McLumberg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Luuttu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McLumberg is pushing Luuttu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McLumberg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Luuttu blocks it with crossed arms.
McLumberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Luuttu.
McLumberg is pressed up against the cage. Luuttu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McLumberg down to the mat. McLumberg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Luuttu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McLumberg as he jumps to the side.
Luuttu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McLumberg counters with a low kick, right behind Luuttu 's knee.
McLumberg feints and then cracks Luuttu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Luuttu down.
McLumberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Luuttu's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luuttu closes the distance and clinches up with McLumberg, looking for a takedown. Luuttu pushes McLumberg against the cage but McLumberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McLumberg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luuttu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matto Luuttu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from McLumberg. No joy for Luuttu on that attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luuttu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McLumberg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Luuttu with a lazy takedown attempt
and McLumberg counters with a slapping leg kick.
Luuttu tries to clinch but McLumberg moves away
and McLumberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Luuttu fails to land the takedown.
McLumberg scores with a nice head shot.
McLumberg moves into the clinch.
McLumberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luuttu tries to pull guard but McLumberg forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matto Luuttu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLumberg looking to throw knees to the head but Luuttu is blocking nicely.
McLumberg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McLumberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McLumberg with a knee to the head.
Luuttu tries to pull guard but McLumberg won't allow it.
McLumberg gets through Luuttu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLumberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Luuttu blocks it with crossed arms.
Jack McLumberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McLumberg lands a right hand.
McLumberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Luuttu.
McLumberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Luuttu blocks it with crossed arms.
McLumberg connects with a knee to the head.
McLumberg is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McLumberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Luuttu blocks it with crossed arms.
McLumberg tries a knee to the head but Luuttu blocks it.
McLumberg tries to land a knee to the head but Luuttu blocks with his arms.
McLumberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Luuttu blocks it with crossed arms.
McLumberg misses with a punch on the inside.
McLumberg stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McLumberg misses with a knee to the head.
Luuttu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luuttu is working for takedown but McLumberg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Luuttu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McLumberg misses with the head strike.
McLumberg tries a knee to the head but Luuttu blocks it.
McLumberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luuttu tries to pull guard but McLumberg forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McLumberg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luuttu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLumberg is trying to maintain a safe position but Luuttu gets an underhook and turns McLumberg into the cage.
McLumberg lands with a left to the head.
McLumberg with a knee to the head.
Luuttu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McLumberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McLumberg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Luuttu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Luuttu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McLumberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Luuttu controls his hands.
Luuttu pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Luuttu looking to hit a scissor sweep but McLumberg is one step ahead there.
Luuttu lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg wants to control from the top but Luuttu keeps moving.
Luuttu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McLumberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Luuttu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McLumberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McLumberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Luuttu 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luuttu can't keep his opponent in guard - McLumberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McLumberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luuttu misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Luuttu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Luuttu is not content to let McLumberg control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McLumberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Luuttu moves to clinch but McLumberg breaks away
and McLumberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Luuttu has a takedown stuffed.
Luuttu throws a jab but it's blocked by McLumberg.
Luuttu misses with a looping right.
Luuttu shoots and misses
and McLumberg counters with a nice leg kick.
McLumberg has closed the distance and engaged Luuttu in a clinch.
Luuttu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McLumberg just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matto Luuttu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLumberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Luuttu blocks it with crossed arms.
Luuttu is looking for a takedown.
McLumberg has Luuttu pressed against the cage.
McLumberg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLumberg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McLumberg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McLumberg leaning his opponent against the cage.
McLumberg can't find room to land a body shot as Luuttu controls the action.
McLumberg has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Luuttu has McLumberg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McLumberg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Luuttu drags the fight down to the ground.
Luuttu keeping moving, preventing McLumberg from controlling successfully.
McLumberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Luuttu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McLumberg is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Luuttu.
Jack McLumberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luuttu tries to buck McLumberg off but McLumberg is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLumberg advances to mount.
McLumberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Luuttu is desperately trying to improve his position but McLumberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Luuttu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLumberg looking to control but Luuttu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McLumberg looking to control but Luuttu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luuttu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Luuttu is squirming around, avoiding McLumberg's attempts to control the action.
Luuttu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luuttu is squirming around, avoiding McLumberg's attempts to control the action.
Luuttu is desperately trying to improve his position but McLumberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Matto Luuttu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luuttu defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McLumberg.
Luuttu is wriggling around trying to escape.
McLumberg wants to control the pace but Luuttu is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luuttu working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack McLumberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McLumberg has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack McLumberg!
Jack McLumberg 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Page Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marijo Palavra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight's entrance music is like moths to flames. A fine choice. Page Knight has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Page Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marijo Palavra!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Palavra as he avoids it easily.
Palavra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Knight clinches with his opponent.
Knight prevents the takedown attempt.
Palavra is working for takedown but Knight is calmly controlling the position for now.
Page Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marijo Palavra.
Knight jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Palavra walks away with a smile on his face. Knight gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Knight jabs Palavra to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Palavra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knight.
Palavra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knight's waist but Knight gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Palavra off to one side.
Knight is looking to clinch.
Knight scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Palavra feints and as Knight raises his hands in defense, Palavra changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Knight trying to keep a closed guard but Palavra is proving a slippery customer.
Knight will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palavra drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Knight manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Palavra has Knight in his guard.
Palavra is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight forces his way into half guard.
Palavra is controlling Knight's trapped leg to prevent Knight from advancing to side control.
Knight is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Palavra doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Knight.
Palavra manages to get to full guard.
Palavra manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Knight really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Palavra postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Knight looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palavra throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Palavra is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Knight can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Palavra lands a big elbow.
Palavra wants to finish this one by submission but Knight is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Palavra.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight is looking to get to half guard.
Knight is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Palavra putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Palavra lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Knight wants to control but Palavra is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palavra landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palavra is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Knight can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Palavra punching from mount but Knight doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Palavra working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Knight tries to hold on but Palavra postures up.
Palavra lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Knight hang on?
Palavra working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Palavra has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Knight's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight is looking to improve his position but Palavra isn't that keen on the idea.
Knight regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palavra working over Knight with some ground and pound. Knight looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Palavra not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Palavra is looking for a kimura here.
Palavra wants to pass to mount but Knight is defending the position.
Knight avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Palavra.
Palavra working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palavra lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Palavra is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knight doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Palavra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marijo Palavra dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Palavra leaves Knight with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Palavra fails with a takedown attempt.
Knight shoots in looking for a takedown. Palavra tries to sprawl out of it but Knight keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Palavra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Palavra shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Palavra jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Knight is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Knight and Palavra has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Knight manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Knight has one foot on Palavra's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Palavra feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Palavra from controlling successfully.
Palavra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Palavra distracts Knight with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Palavra trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Marijo Palavra was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Palavra closes the distance and clinches up with Knight, looking for a takedown. Palavra pushes Knight against the cage but Knight circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Palavra fails to land the takedown.
Page Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marijo Palavra.
Knight shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Palavra gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight is trying to control. Palavra wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Palavra wants to control but Knight is keeping busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palavra slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Knight drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Knight jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Palavra wants to sweep but no luck.
Knight passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Palavra gets back to full guard.
Knight wants to control from the top but Palavra keeps moving.
Palavra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palavra trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palavra looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Knight passes into side control.
Palavra sneaks back into half guard.
Palavra wants to improve his position but Knight is controlling well.
Palavra makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Palavra.
Knight thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Knight is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Palavra is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Palavra is looking for a triangle but Knight pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palavra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knight manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Palavra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palavra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knight defends well.
Palavra wants to sweep here but Knight controlling him for the moment.
Knight trying to control but Palavra is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight stopping the sweep attempt from Palavra.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knight slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Palavra's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marijo Palavra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Knight misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knight.
Knight fails to land the takedown.
Marijo Palavra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palavra shoots for a double leg takedown but Knight sprawls well. He's pushed Palavra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Palavra shoots in for a double leg but Knight sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Palavra scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Marijo Palavra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knight tries to get to full guard but Palavra has control of the leg.
Knight wants to control but Palavra is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Palavra throwing shots but Knight is blocking nicely.
Knight avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Palavra.
Palavra is trying to work for a kimura but Knight is defending well.
Palavra prevents Knight from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palavra thows a huge punch but Knight dodges it nicely.
Knight wants to control but Palavra is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Palavra looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Knight with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Palavra landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Knight throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Palavra misses with a head shot. Knight uses the momentum to regain guard.
Palavra slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Palavra taking a break here but Knight is having none of it and regains half guard.
Page Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palavra looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Palavra not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Palavra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knight is just riding it out for now. Palavra eventually gives up the hold.
Palavra is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knight sees it coming and defends easily.
Palavra is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Knight moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palavra throws a big right hand that misses.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Palavra from controlling successfully.
Palavra throws an elbow that misses. Knight uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Palavra's guard. Nice move by Knight!
Knight thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Knight preventing the sweep.
Knight being controlled here momentarily.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Palavra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palavra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palavra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Knight won't allow Palavra to sweep him here.
Palavra is adopting a defensive guard.
Palavra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knight wants to pass the guard but Palavra is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Knight tries to clinch there but Palavra circles away.
Knight keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Page Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marijo Palavra.
Palavra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marijo Palavra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Palavra winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marijo Palavra!
Marijo Palavra gave a mention to Resistance in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gerome Kabasla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerome Kabasla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenneth Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucas swings widly with a right hand
letting Kabasla counter with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Kabasla as he connects with a hook.
Kabasla shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kabasla showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lucas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kabasla looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lucas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kabasla throwing shots but Lucas is blocking nicely.
Lucas trying to hold on to Kabasla's head to control him but Kabasla postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lucas can't keep his opponent in guard - Kabasla advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas tries to roll over but Kabasla keeps him under control.
Kabasla missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kabasla lands a nice short elbow.
Kabasla seems to be looking for submissions.
Lucas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kabasla throwing shots but Lucas is blocking nicely.
Kabasla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lucas defends it well.
Kabasla missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas manages to get to full guard.
Kabasla has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kabasla advances to half guard.
Kabasla thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lucas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kabasla throwing shots but Lucas is blocking nicely.
Kabasla looks to land a strike but Lucas avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kabasla trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kabasla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucas is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucas, not yet.
Lucas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kabasla trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kabasla's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kabasla trying to control but Lucas is working from the bottom.
Kabasla landing some decent shots from guard.
Kabasla trying to control but Lucas is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kabasla working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lucas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kabasla.
Lucas wants to stand up but Kabasla is controlling him.
Kabasla postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lucas working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kabasla accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kabasla postures up and lands a big shot to Lucas's brow.
Lucas is rocked!
Kabasla connects with a couple of short punches.
Lucas is still in real trouble! Can Kabasla finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kabasla postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Lucas covers up, he's hurt! Kabasla keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kabasla and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kabasla can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerome Kabasla!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jin Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalesh Nikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikov has chosen Go hard or go home as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kalesh Nikov enters the cage!
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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
17 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jin Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalesh Nikov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim misses with a takedown
and Nikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kim blocks a jab.
Kim misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nikov.
Kim misses with a takedown
and Nikov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nikov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kim manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kim trying to control the position.
Nikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jin Kim has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nikov darts in and clinches Kim up against the cage.
Nikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kim's elbow.
Kim drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nikov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nikov scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nikov throws a shot from downtown. Kim moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
Kim has closed the distance and engaged Nikov in a clinch.
Nikov gets underhooks to prevent Kim's takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Nikov.
Nikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kim's elbow.
Nikov working aggressively here.
Nikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kim controls his hands.
Nikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kim blocks an uppercut.
Nikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kim has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nikov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kim is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nikov misses with the head strike.
Kim prevents a body shot from Nikov.
Nikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nikov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim misses with a takedown
and Nikov counters with a left and a right that stings Kim.
Kim is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikov cracks Kim with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Jin Kim has been cut.
Nikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nikov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nikov throws a head punch that misses.
Nikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Nikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kim tries for a takedown but Nikov manages to get underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kim controls his hands.
Nikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kim is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kim blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalesh Nikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jin Kim's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kim avoids the body shot from Nikov.
Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikov.
Nikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kim.
Kim looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nikov wants to slow Kim down by chopping away at his legs.
Kim scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kim missing with a left hand there. Nikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Kalesh Nikov has been cut.
Nikov lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kim manages to avoid it.
Nikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nikov gets tackled into the cage by Kim. Kim maintains the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Nikov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kim drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nikov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikov lands with a light punch inside.
Nikov misses with a punch to the body.
Nikov lands with a right to the head.
Kim dodges an elbow strike from Nikov.
Kim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nikov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikov lands with a light punch inside.
Nikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nikov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kim has had enough of the clinch but Nikov keeps him there for the moment.
Nikov has Kim pressed against the cage, preventing Kim from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kim's elbow.
Nikov effectively controlling the action here.
Nikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kim tries to stall but Nikov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nikov tries a body shot but Kim blocks it.
Nikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kim blocks an uppercut.
Kalesh Nikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nikov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kim is trying to drag Nikov to the mat but Nikov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Nikov.
Kim has picked Nikov up - he's going for a ride! Kim dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nikov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kim's guard.
Nikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
Nikov landing some decent shots from guard.
Nikov cracks Kim with a solid left hand.
Nikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kim has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikov wants to pass the guard but Kim is keeping the position.
Nikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nikov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nikov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalesh Nikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nikov throws a right hand that misses
and Kim counters with a three punch combo that has Nikov backing up. Nikov nods at Kim to acknowledge the strikes.
Nikov lunges at Kim with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kim's hand.
Nikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kim 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.
Nikov thows a leg kick but Kim checks it
and Kim counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kim is looking to control Nikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kim avoid being mounted?
Nikov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Kim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nikov wants to pass to mount but Kim is defending the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kim trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikov wants to free his trapped foot but Kim is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalesh Nikov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kim feints and as Nikov raises his hands in defense, Kim changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nikov throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Nikov looking to control.
Kim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nikov is trying to control the position but Kim postures up.
Kim postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nikov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kim, into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nikov.
Nikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nikov wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Kim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nikov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kim looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kim looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kim!
Kim tries to score with some ground and pound. Nikov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kim off and has taken his back!
Kalesh Nikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nikov trying to control.
Nikov throwing sloppy strikes.
Nikov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kim defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikov gets his hands free as Kim looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalesh Nikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nikov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalesh Nikov!
During a confident post fight interview, Kalesh Nikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Taz Devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Lionheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devil's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Motorhead-Enter Sandman. Lionheart has chosen Van Damme - Lion Heart (Final Fight) as his entrance music. Taz Devil has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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148 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taz Devil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard Lionheart!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lionheart scores with a crisp jab that stopped Devil in his tracks.
Devil looks to land a left hand but Lionheart moved out of range nicely.
Lionheart just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Lionheart.
Devil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Devil moves away from the strike by Lionheart.
Lionheart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Devil.
Lionheart lands a body shot.
Lionheart blocks a leg kick.
Devil lands a head shot.
Lionheart defending well as Devil loads up on a big left hand.
Richard Lionheart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lionheart lands a head shot.
Lionheart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Devil was well out of range. Poor timing from Lionheart.
Devil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lionheart.
Lionheart misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Lionheart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Devil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lionheart manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil scores with a head kick.
Lionheart dives in and grabs Devil's left leg, looking for a takedown. Devil pushes down on Lionheart's head and hops out.
Devil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lionheart throws a body punch but Devil moves out of range.
Lionheart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Devil moves away.
Devil connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lionheart just misses with a punch to the body.
Lionheart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lionheart 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.
Lionheart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lionheart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lionheart swings away with a body shot that misses
and Devil counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lionheart lands a nice shot to the body.
Lionheart misses the body punch
and Devil counters with a good low kick that Lionheart was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lionheart.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lionheart misses with a hook. Devil ducked under it nicely.
Devil goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lionheart scores with a jab.
Devil checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Devil misses the target.
Nice body punch from Lionheart.
Devil throws a shot to the body.
Lionheart uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lionheart stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Devil.
Lionheart lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lionheart throws a low kick but Devil avoids it.
Lionheart lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lionheart. Devil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Devil misses with a hook.
Devil misses with a lunging right hand
and Lionheart counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Devil throws a body punch but Lionheart moves out of range.
Devil looks to score with a jab to the body but Lionheart is just out of range.
Lionheart walks into a left hand.
Lionheart misses with a double jab.
Lionheart throws a big shot that misses.
Devil throws an overhand right that lands on Lionheart's shoulder, as Lionheart tries to avoid the shot.
Lionheart scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A big right from Lionheart misses.
Devil throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lionheart shoots in looking for a takedown. Devil tries to sprawl out of it but Lionheart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Devil manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Devil lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devil lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Devil walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Devil takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lionheart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lionheart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Devil.
Devil tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lionheart is able to avoid easily.
A solid body kick from Devil.
Devil throws a head kick but Lionheart moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Devil stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Devil wants it to stay on the feet.
Taz Devil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Lionheart.
Lionheart takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Devil defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lionheart.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richard Lionheart will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lionheart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Devil.
Lionheart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Devil.
Lionheart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Lionheart 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Devil moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Devil takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taz Devil is winning the standup battle so far.
Lionheart drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lionheart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Devil.
Lionheart lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Devil at a distance.
Lionheart takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lionheart blocks a head kick by Devil.
Lionheart blocks a head kick by Devil.
Devil scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Devil takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lionheart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lionheart thows a body shot but no joy.
Devil slips a jab and a cross from Lionheart.
Lionheart just misses with a punch to the body.
Lionheart misses with a body shot.
Devil feints and then cracks Lionheart's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lionheart down.
Lionheart scores with a jab. Devil acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Devil lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lionheart just misses with a punch to the body.
Lionheart sizes up Devil with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Devil moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lionheart closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Devil to the mat! Devil manages to get full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lionheart throwing strikes from guard but Devil blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devil wants to stand up but Lionheart is controlling him.
Lionheart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lionheart is looking to advance position but Devil has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Lionheart is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lionheart is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Devil stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Lionheart throws a shot from downtown. Devil moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Devil.
A looping hook to the body misses from Devil. Lionheart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lionheart jabs at Devil's body.
Lionheart scores with a crisp jab that stopped Devil in his tracks.
Lionheart closes this distance looking for a takedown but Devil circles away.
Devil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lionheart is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Devil rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Lionheart misses its intended target.
Lionheart moves out of range of the body kick.
Devil scores with a jab to the body.
Devil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lionheart lands a lovely overhand right.
Devil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lionheart manages to avoid it.
Lionheart stuns Devil with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lionheart throws a hook but Devil avoids it easily.
Taz Devil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lionheart shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Devil defends it nicely.
Devil throws an overhand right that lands on Lionheart's shoulder, as Lionheart tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lionheart just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richard Lionheart will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lionheart lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Devil. Lionheart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Devil stuffs the takedown attempt from Lionheart. Lionheart gets slowly back to his feet.
Devil misses with a hook. Lionheart ducked under it nicely.
Lionheart throws a hook to the side of Devil's head but Devil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lionheart stuns Devil with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Devil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Devil sizes up Lionheart with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lionheart comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lionheart moves out of range of the body kick from Devil.
Lionheart throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Devil on the side of the head.
Lionheart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Devil.
Lionheart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Devil.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lionheart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Devil.
Lionheart avoids the head kick by Devil.
Lionheart throws a lazy right hand but Devil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Devil.
Lionheart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lionheart swings for the body but Devil moves out of range.
Devil's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lionheart connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Devil scrambles back to his feet.
Lionheart misses the shot to the body.
Lionheart shoots in and gets a takedown into Devil's guard.
Lionheart is looking to work some ground and pound but Devil has wrist control.
Lionheart wants to control from the top but Devil keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lionheart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lionheart lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lionheart looking to sit in guard and control but Devil gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lionheart keeping full guard, as Devil tries to pass.
Devil has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lionheart lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Devil!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lionheart is landing with some decent strikes but Devil is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lionheart misses with a head shot.
Lionheart controlling from mount.
Lionheart working Devil over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devil tries to buck Lionheart off but he can't manage it.
BOOM! Lionheart connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lionheart scoring with strikes but Devil is staying in there.
Devil is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lionheart postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Devil badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Lionheart around the waist but Lionheart pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Lionheart is the winner by TKO! Lionheart jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Lionheart!
Richard Lionheart 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 Tyr Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juska Timoska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyr Uzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juska Timoska!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timoska fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Uzi to the ground. Timoska is now in Uzi's guard.
Uzi seems keen to control Timoska's posture.
Timoska trying to control but Uzi is working from the bottom.
Timoska is looking to work some ground and pound but Uzi has wrist control.
Timoska throwing strikes from guard but Uzi blocks nicely.
Uzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Timoska defends well.
Timoska postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timoska throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uzi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Timoska throws a strike but Uzi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Timoska working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timoska utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Uzi trying to control but Timoska is working from the bottom.
Timoska looking to control.
Uzi stops Timoska from standing up.
Uzi trying to control but Timoska is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Timoska circles away from the clinch attempt
and Timoska counters with a good low kick that Uzi was not able to check.
Timoska shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Timoska throws a big right hand that misses.
Timoska trying to control the position from guard on top but Uzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Timoska throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uzi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Uzi controls Timoska momentarily but Timoska frees himself.
Uzi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Timoska defends it easily.
Uzi keeping moving, preventing Timoska from controlling successfully.
Timoska must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Uzi is on top in guard.
Uzi being controlled here momentarily.
Timoska controls Uzi momentarily but Uzi frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timoska keeping moving, preventing Uzi from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Juska Timoska was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Timoska slips under a jab.
Timoska throws a series of punches but Uzi moves out of range.
Good work by Uzi as he checks the leg kick.
Uzi tries to clinch up but Timoska circles away and keeps his distance.
Uzi throws a looping overhand right but Timoska ducks down to avoid it.
Timoska moves into range and clinches up with Uzi.
Uzi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Uzi can't find room to land a body shot as Timoska controls the action.
Uzi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Timoska scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Timoska tries to work over Uzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Timoska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Uzi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzi lands with a short shot to the head.
Timoska is trying to maintain a safe position but Uzi gets an underhook and turns Timoska into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Timoska is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Uzi is defending well.
Uzi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uzi wants to clinch.
Timoska tries to clinch but Uzi is having none of it.
Good shot there by Timoska.
Uzi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Timoska lands a head shot.
Timoska closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Timoska jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Uzi walks away with a smile on his face. Timoska gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timoska is looking to chop away at Uzi's legs.
Uzi throws a shot to the body.
Uzi digs a good hook to Timoska's body.
Uzi slips a jab from Timoska.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juska Timoska will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Uzi throws a jab when Timoska was well out of range.
Timoska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uzi throws out the jab.
Uzi throws out a loose jab but Timoska uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Timoska.
Uzi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Timoska.
Uzi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Timoska. Timoska circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Timoska closes this distance looking for a takedown but Uzi circles away.
Uzi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Timoska's guard.
Timoska wants to sweep here but Uzi controlling him for the moment.
Uzi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Timoska working a defensive guard here.
Timoska keeping moving, preventing Uzi from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timoska is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Uzi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Timoska sprawls well. Timoska wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Uzi gets slowly back to his feet.
Uzi rushes Timoska and presses him up against the cage.
Timoska scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Uzi breaks the clinch.
Uzi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Timoska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Timoska shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Uzi as he avoids it easily.
Timoska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uzi rushes Timoska and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Timoska lands with a left to the head.
Uzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Timoska's elbow.
Timoska can't find room to land a body shot as Uzi controls the action.
Timoska misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uzi gets through Timoska's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timoska misses with a short punch on the inside.
Timoska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Timoska steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uzi.
Uzi throws a jab but it's blocked by Timoska.
Timoska scores with a nice right hand.
Uzi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Timoska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tyr Uzi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uzi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Timoska shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Uzi as he jumps to the side.
Tyr Uzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juska Timoska.
Timoska takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Timoska throws a hook but Uzi blocks it.
Uzi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Uzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Timoska looks to land a left hand but Uzi moved out of range nicely.
Uzi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Timoska fails with a takedown attempt.
Uzi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Uzi. Those never looked like landing.
Uzi throws a right and a left that Timoska avoids nicely.
Uzi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uzi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Timoska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Uzi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uzi checks a low kick from Timoska.
Timoska drives through with a takedown into guard.
Timoska throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uzi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Timoska trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Timoska looking to pass the guard.
Timoska is working Uzi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Timoska loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Uzi looking for a guillotine here but Timoska defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timoska working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Timoska throwing strikes from guard but Uzi blocks nicely.
Uzi wants to sweep but no luck.
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!
Timoska throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timoska looking to pass the guard.
Timoska working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timoska postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Timoska throws an elbow that misses. Uzi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Timoska's guard. Nice move by Uzi!
Timoska is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Juska Timoska will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Timoska jabs Uzi right on the nose. Uzi blinks but takes it well.
Uzi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Timoska pinned against the cage. Timoska gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tyr Uzi is winning the standup battle so far.
Timoska lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Timoska tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Uzi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Uzi enables Timoska to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Uzi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Timoska postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Timoska throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Timoska postures up.
Timoska pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uzi is keeping the position for now.
Timoska in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Timoska wants to control from the top but Uzi keeps moving.
Uzi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Timoska can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timoska trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Uzi striking off his back but it's not causing Timoska any problems.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Timoska's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Timoska is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Timoska wants to control from the top but Uzi keeps moving.
Uzi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Uzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Uzi, not yet.
Timoska loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timoska throwing strikes but missing.
Timoska distracts Uzi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Timoska pushing down on Uzi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Timoska throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Timoska throwing shots but Uzi is blocking nicely.
Timoska lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timoska slips a nice elbow through Uzi's hands, connecting with Uzi's forehead.
Uzi is pressing down on Timoska's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Timoska throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uzi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Timoska trying to control but Uzi is working from the bottom.
Timoska throws a big right hand that misses.
Tyr Uzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Timoska missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Timoska throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Timoska advances to half guard.
Timoska is trying to control the action in half guard but Uzi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Timoska is looking for a kimura here.
Uzi gets back to full guard.
Uzi trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timoska looking to pass the guard.
Timoska trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Timoska looking to sit in guard and control but Uzi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Uzi stopping the sweep attempt from Timoska.
Uzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Timoska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juska Timoska is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Juska Timoska has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timoska wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juska Timoska comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Timoska 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 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Juska Timoska!
Juska Timoska thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Riku Reipas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Story (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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148 lbs
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140 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Riku Reipas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Story!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reipas throws out a loose jab but Story uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reipas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reipas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reipas misses with a takedown attempt
and Story counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reipas thinking.
Reipas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Story changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reipas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Story counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Story lands a body shot.
Story taking a breather.
Reipas jumps guard but Story stands there with Reipas around his waist. Reipas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riku Reipas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Story escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reipas tries for a takedown but Story circles away easily
letting Story counter with a right hand.
Reipas tries to clinch up but Story circles away and keeps his distance.
Reipas slips a jab from Story.
Story looks to score with a jab to the body but Reipas is just out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Story manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reipas fails to land the takedown.
Reipas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Story is fending him off so far but Reipas persists. Nope, Story circles away and we're back to standing.
Story jabs Reipas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A lazy left from Story finds it's target.
Story forces Reipas back against the cage and clinches.
Story breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Story lands a slapping body shot.
Reipas misses with a takedown
and Story connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reipas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Story manages to avoid it.
Reipas doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Story to counter with a crisp jab.
Reipas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Story counters by moving into the clinch.
Reipas is trying to pull guard but Story turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Story digs a right hand underneath Reipas's ribcage. Reipas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reipas fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Story escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Story misses the target.
Reipas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Story lands a head shot.
Reipas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Story sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reipas somewhat.
Reipas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Story connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reipas is breathing heavily.
Story has Reipas up against the cage in a clinch.
Story breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Reipas with that takedown attempt.
Reipas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Story cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reipas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Story counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reipas with a poor takedown
and Story holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Story softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Story on the inside.
Story breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Story is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Reipas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A lazy left from Story finds it's target.
Reipas slips under a jab.
Story scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reipas tries for a takedown but Story circles away easily
enabling Story to counter with a crisp jab.
Story lands a body shot.
Story throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reipas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riku Reipas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reipas fails with the takedown.
Story moves out of range of the body kick from Reipas.
Reipas takes one to the chin there.
Reipas has his takedown stuffed
and Story moves into the clinch.
Story pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Story instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Story.
Story scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Story escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reipas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Story.
Reipas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Story counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reipas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Story drives through with a takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Story trying to control but Reipas is working from the bottom.
Reipas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Story stands and steps away. Reipas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Reipas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Story.
Reipas tries for a takedown but Story sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reipas wants to clinch
and Story counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Story dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Story lands a jab to Reipas's midsection.
Story throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reipas misses with a takedown attempt
and Story counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reipas shoots for a double leg takedown but Story sprawls well. He's pushed Reipas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Story scores with a nice strike.
Story throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reipas was covering up waiting for the punch and Story finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Story wants to stand but Reipas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Story gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Reipas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Story moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riku Reipas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reipas jumps guard but Story stands there with Reipas around his waist. Reipas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Story scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Story pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reipas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Story counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Story throws out a powerful jab.
Story defending well as Reipas loads up on a big left hand.
Reipas slips a straight right by Story.
Story lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reipas at a distance.
Story dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reipas misses with a takedown attempt
and Reipas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reipas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Story counters with a straight right hand.
Reipas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reipas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reipas tries to close the distance and clinch but Story swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Story misses.
Nick Story seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Story throws a jab but it's blocked by Reipas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Story swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reipas fails with the takedown
and Story counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Reipas. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Story checks the leg kick nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reipas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Story counters with a left to the body.
Story takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Story ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reipas moves away.
Story lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reipas shoots and misses
and Story connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Story lands an overhand right.
A jab from Story finds it's way through Reipas's defenses.
Story cracks a nice hook into Reipas's ribs.
Story misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reipas.
A jab from Story misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Story connects with the punch.
Reipas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Story counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Story cracks Reipas with an open hand slap.
Reipas takes a swing at Story's ribcage but misses.
Story has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Story lunges at Reipas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reipas's hand.
Story lands with a shot to the body.
Story swats away the attempt to clinch by Reipas.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reipas. Story does a little dance to reset his feet.
Story throws a hook but Reipas avoids it easily.
Story lands with a cross.
Reipas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Story to score with a decent uppercut.
Reipas takes one to the side of the head.
Story ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Story throws a jab when Reipas was well out of range.
Reipas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reipas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Story shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Reipas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Reipas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Story gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Story passes Reipas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Story trying to control from half guard but Reipas is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reipas regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Story showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A jab from Story finds it's way through Reipas's defenses.
Story clinches.
A short right from Story on the inside.
Story breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Story looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reipas throws a big shot that misses.
Reipas tries for a takedown but Story circles away easily
and Story counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reipas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Story counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reipas thinking.
No luck for Reipas with that takedown attempt.
Story leaves Reipas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riku Reipas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reipas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Story closes the distance and clinches.
Story lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reipas jumps guard but Story turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Story breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reipas has his takedown stuffed
and Story counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Story digs a right hand into Reipas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reipas's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Story - that landed with a thud.
Story works on Reipas's body with a couple of short punches.
Story scores with a nice hook to the head.
Story controlling the action here for a moment.
Story lands a shot to the body.
Story escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Story moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Story.
Reipas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Story walks away with a smile on his face. Reipas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Story.
Reipas tries to clinch but Story is having none of it.
Reipas shoots and misses
and Reipas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reipas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Story bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reipas's head.
Story has Reipas up against the cage in a clinch.
Story lands a hook that snaps the head of Reipas backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Story.
Story lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Story lands a hook to the side of the head.
Story stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Story manages to break the clinch.
Story's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reipas under the eye.
Reipas with a poor takedown
and Story counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reipas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Story.
Story moves into the clinch successfully.
Reipas letting Story take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Story lands a body shot.
Story is leaning against Reipas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Story manages to break the clinch.
Reipas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Story circles away.
Story lands a nice looking body shot.
Reipas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Story sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Story throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reipas on the side of the head.
Story clinches.
Nice body punch from Story.
Story lands a left hand.
Story pushes Reipas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Story breaks the clinch.
Story works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Story's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reipas under the eye.
Story lands an overhand right.
Riku Reipas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Story.
Reipas shoots for a takedown but Story saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Story gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Story lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Story lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Story lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Story.
Story is working Reipas over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Story.
Story breaks from the clinch.
Reipas tries to clinch up but Story circles away and keeps his distance.
Reipas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Story counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by Story.
A body shot lands from Story.
Story lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nick Story is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short right from Story.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Story comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Story has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Story!
After winning the bout, Nick Story 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Farro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McCall's choice of entrance music: Biffy Clyro - Living Is A Problem Because Everything Dies. Ben Farro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ben Farro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommy McCall!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farro.
Farro is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McCall cracks Farro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Farro avoids a kick to the body.
Farro blocks the body kick.
McCall misses with a hook. Farro ducked under it nicely.
McCall tries to score with a low kick but Farro moves his leg out of the way.
Farro thows a body kick. McCall tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Farro misses with a leg kick.
McCall defending well as Farro loads up on a big left hand.
Farro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Farro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farro was well out of range. Poor timing from McCall.
McCall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Farro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCall slips under a jab.
Farro looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McCall has Farro pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farro wants to control from the top but McCall keeps moving.
McCall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Farro is working McCall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farro passes into half guard.
Farro is looking to stall here but McCall recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Farro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Farro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Farro's guard.
McCall wants to stand and escape but instead Farro has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Farro wants to pass the guard but McCall is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Farro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Farro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Farro tries to free his leg and advance position but McCall is retaining full guard.
Farro wants to control from the top but McCall keeps moving.
Farro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Farro trying to control the position from guard on top but McCall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Farro trying to control but McCall is working from the bottom.
Farro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCall has control of Farro's left arm, preventing Farro from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Farro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCall.
McCall misses with a wild body shot.
McCall misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from McCall misses the target.
Farro avoids a kick to the body.
Farro looks to land a body kick but McCall moved away.
Farro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCall.
Farro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farro moves out of range of the body kick from McCall.
Farro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Farro misses with a low kick as McCall jumps back.
Farro takes a swing at McCall's ribcage but misses.
McCall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Farro doesn't seem bothered though.
Farro tries to bum rush McCall with a series of wild strikes but McCall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCall fakes the leg kick and cracks Farro in the body.
A slow jab from Farro misses its intended target.
Farro shoots in and gets a takedown into McCall's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Farro trying to control but McCall is working from the bottom.
Farro postures up in McCall's guard and throws a big left but McCall blocks it.
Farro tries to free his leg and advance position but McCall is retaining full guard.
Farro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Farro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCall working a defensive guard here.
McCall wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farro throws an elbow that misses. McCall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Farro's guard. Nice move by McCall!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farro trying to control the position.
McCall wants to stand but Farro is controlling his posture from full guard.
Farro isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McCall stacks Farro on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McCall!
Farro is looking to regain half guard here but McCall keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farro tries to control but McCall manages to take his back.
McCall doesn't have the hooks in and Farro manages to turn into his guard.
Farro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCall is keeping the position for now.
McCall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Farro throwing strikes from guard but McCall blocks nicely.
Farro throws an elbow that misses. McCall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Farro's guard. Nice move by McCall!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farro working for a triangle but McCall defends it easily.
McCall gets to his feet - Farro follows without any prompting.
Farro digs a good body shot into McCall's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCall is looking to score with low kicks.
Farro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from McCall.
McCall thuds his shin into the meat of Farro's side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCall checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Farro dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McCall lands a leg kick that knocks Farro off balance momentarily.
Farro connects with a looping right hand.
That kick from McCall tenderised Farro's leg. Farro is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tommy McCall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farro.
Farro shoots in looking for a takedown. McCall tries to sprawl out of it but Farro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCall lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Farro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCall swings for the body but Farro moves out of range.
McCall scores with a kick to the body.
McCall throws a head kick that misses.
McCall just misses with a punch to the body.
Farro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Farro misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall misses with a straight right.
A big left from McCall misses.
Farro misses with a body shot.
Farro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCall.
Farro moves out of range as McCall throws a body kick.
McCall lands with a kick to the ribs.
Farro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Farro throwing shots but McCall is blocking nicely.
Farro looks to land a strike but McCall avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Farro trying to control but McCall is working from the bottom.
Farro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Farro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Farro stands and throws McCall's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Farro postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Farro misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
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!
Farro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCall knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McCall managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Farro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Farro are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sloppy strikes there by Farro.
Farro advances to full mount.
Farro is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McCall has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McCall!
Farro trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McCall passes into half guard.
Farro trying to control but McCall postures up.
McCall decides to stand and escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCall.
McCall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Farro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ben Farro did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McCall misses with a leg kick.
Farro connects with a single shot there.
Farro blocks the body kick.
Farro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Farro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCall blocks a jab.
Farro tries for a takedown but McCall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McCall slips under a jab from Farro.
McCall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCall looks for the body kick but Farro saw that one coming.
Farro punishes McCall's body with a nice straight punch.
McCall misses with an uppercut.
McCall misses with a head kick.
McCall lands with a nice body punch.
Farro throws a hook to the side of McCall's head but McCall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Farro looks to land a right hand but McCall moved out of range.
McCall throws a hook but Farro blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall looks for the body kick but Farro saw that one coming.
Horrible takedown by Farro or perhaps it was just good defense by McCall which made him look bad.
A big right from Farro misses.
McCall moves out of range as Farro strikes.
McCall throws a hook but Farro blocks it.
McCall lands a nice hook to Farro's body. Farro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Farro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCall can pounce on him.
Farro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCall's waist but McCall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Farro off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Farro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCall tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A lazy left from McCall finds it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Farro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Farro slips under a jab from McCall.
McCall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farro.
McCall throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall connects with a looping right hand.
Farro tries for a takedown but McCall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McCall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Farro checks it well.
Farro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCall.
McCall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCall cracks Farro with a good jab.
McCall tries to land a front kick but Farro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Farro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCall was well out of range. Poor timing from Farro.
Farro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCall tries to sprawl but Farro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McCall is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Farro scores with a couple of nice shots.
McCall desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Farro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCall defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farro is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
McCall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Farro wants to control from the top but McCall keeps moving.
McCall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farro trying to control but McCall is working from the bottom.
Farro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McCall managing to control the position.
Farro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farro trying to move into half guard but instead McCall has managed to sweep!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McCall has passed into half guard!
Farro is looking for a sweep. McCall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ben Farro will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Farro missing with a left hand there. McCall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Farro looks to score with a jab to the body but McCall is just out of range.
Farro gets the takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Farro.
Farro misses with the ground and pound.
McCall regains half guard there - taking advantage of Farro's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
McCall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Farro thows a huge punch but McCall dodges it nicely.
Farro 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.
Farro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farro prevents McCall from improving his position.
Farro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Farro.
McCall is not content to let Farro control the position.
Farro throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McCall to regain full guard.
Farro postures up in McCall's guard and throws a big left but McCall blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farro.
McCall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Farro trying to control the position from guard on top but McCall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farro is looking to work some ground and pound but McCall has wrist control.
McCall keeping full guard, as Farro tries to pass.
Farro throws a strike but McCall rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Farro working for submissions but it's allowed McCall to get to half guard.
McCall stands up from half guard.
Tommy McCall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall connects with the punch.
Farro throws a good cross that connects.
McCall tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Farro lands a leg kick that knocks McCall off balance momentarily.
McCall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Farro.
McCall is looking to slow Farro down with leg kicks.
Farro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McCall staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Farro lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Farro, as that shot connected.
McCall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farro.
Farro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Farro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Farro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Farro!
Ben Farro is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ben Farro thanked Undead clothing. All items 10$ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Topohanta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Topohanta has chosen DJ Proteus : Illuminati as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Gambino!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Topohanta!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambino listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gambino tries a low kick but Topohanta avoids it.
Gambino tries for a takedown but Topohanta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Gambino.
Gambino misses with a hook. Topohanta ducked under it nicely.
Gambino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Gambino finds it's way through Topohanta's defenses.
Gambino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Topohanta scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Frankie Gambino has been cut.
Gambino misses with an uppercut.
Gambino lands a right hook to the body.
Gambino misses with an uppercut
and Topohanta counters with a leg kick.
Gambino throws a looping overhand right but Topohanta ducks down to avoid it.
Gambino scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gambino slips a jab and a cross from Topohanta.
Gambino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambino scores with a body shot.
Gambino looks for the body kick but Topohanta saw that one coming.
Gambino misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Gambino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Topohanta throws a sloppy head kick and Gambino moves out of range easily.
Gambino misses with the combination.
Gambino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gambino works the jab nicely.
Gambino misses with a hook
enabling Topohanta to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Topohanta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gambino.
Topohanta slips a jab from Gambino.
A low kick from Gambino is predictable there
and Topohanta counters with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Topohanta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gambino.
Gambino throws a lazy right hand but Topohanta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gambino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Topohanta.
Gambino throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Pekka Topohanta has been cut.
Topohanta lands with a cross.
Gambino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gambino scores with a nice strike.
Pekka Topohanta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Topohanta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Gambino.
Gambino throws a series of punches but Topohanta moves out of range.
Topohanta lands a big head kick that sends Gambino tumbling to the mat! Topohanta takes a step backwards and waves Gambino back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambino throws out a powerful jab.
Gambino scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gambino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slow jab from Gambino misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Gambino misses the target.
Gambino takes a swing at Topohanta's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Topohanta blocks the leg kick.
Topohanta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gambino.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gambino throws the left hand but Topohanta avoids the punch easily.
Gambino throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Topohanta to counter with a crisp jab.
Frankie Gambino's cut is getting worse.
Gambino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Topohanta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frankie Gambino's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Topohanta takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A jab from Gambino finds it's way through Topohanta's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topohanta throws a front kick that sends Gambino stumbling back into the cage.
Gambino is breathing heavily.
Gambino thumps Topohanta with a low kick.
Gambino throws a hook to the side of Topohanta's head but Topohanta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gambino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Topohanta thumps Gambino with a low kick.
Topohanta lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gambino will feel that in the morning.
Gambino throws a series of punches but Topohanta avoids them all with ease.
Gambino is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Topohanta moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gambino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Topohanta throws a leg kick which misses Gambino's front leg but catches the back leg as Gambino tries to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gambino throws a push kick but Topohanta slaps the foot to one side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Topohanta.
Topohanta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pekka Topohanta will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Topohanta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gambino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Topohanta.
Nice shot by Gambino.
Gambino misses with a straight left.
Gambino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Topohanta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Topohanta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Topohanta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pekka Topohanta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Topohanta ducks under a wild hook from Gambino.
Topohanta throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Gambino counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Gambino lands.
Gambino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Topohanta.
Nice jab there from Gambino.
Gambino does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gambino scores with a jab to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Topohanta lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gambino will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Topohanta tenderised Gambino's leg. Gambino is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gambino throws a leg kick but Topohanta sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Topohanta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch lands to the side of Gambino 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Topohanta thuds his right hand into Gambino's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jeez, Frankie Gambino's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frankie Gambino's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pekka Topohanta! Pekka Topohanta retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Pekka Topohanta 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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