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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yunus Abshir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alessandro Maximilian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abshir kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is On Fire. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yunus Abshir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alessandro Maximilian!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximilian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abshir fails with the takedown.
Maximilian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Maximilian tenderised Abshir's leg. Abshir is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maximilian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maximilian throws a low kick, looking for Abshir's leg but Abshir calmly moves out of range.
Abshir shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Abshir showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Maximilian wants to get back to full guard but Abshir has passed into side control.
Maximilian takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abshir just content to control the position.
Maximilian dodges the ground and pound from Abshir.
Maximilian tries to improve position but can't.
Abshir controls the position from side control.
Abshir misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Abshir scores with punches from side control.
Abshir throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abshir postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Abshir is looking to take a break and control but Maximilian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abshir working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Maximilian struggling a bit here.
Maximilian dodges the ground and pound from Abshir.
Abshir throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Abshir 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.
Abshir happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximilian takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Abshir tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A lull in the action here as Abshir stalls from top position.
Abshir throws a strike aimed at the side of Maximilian's head but Maximilian avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Maximilian's face as Abshir controls the position.
Maximilian is looking for a sweep.
Abshir in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abshir working away.
Abshir scoring with punches from side control.
Abshir misses with the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abshir working the body and head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abshir in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Abshir in side control, throwing shots but Maximilian defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yunus Abshir dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Maximilian.
Abshir swings widly with a right hand
and Abshir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maximilian punishes Abshir's body with a nice straight punch.
Abshir misses the jab.
A big left from Abshir misses.
Maximilian throws a nice head kick!
Maximilian slips under a jab.
A big right from Abshir misses.
Maximilian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maximilian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Abshir connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maximilian momentarily.
Abshir misses with a hook
and Maximilian counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximilian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximilian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abshir.
The fighters circling - Abshir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maximilian tries to land a front kick but Abshir steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maximilian tries a low kick but Abshir avoids it.
A big left from Abshir misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Abshir blocks the leg kick.
Maximilian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maximilian slips under a jab from Abshir.
Maximilian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Abshir misses with a hook. Maximilian ducked under it nicely.
Abshir misses with a wild body shot.
Abshir bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maximilian's head.
A punch combination from Abshir misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Abshir.
Maximilian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alessandro Maximilian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abshir throws a jab but it's blocked by Maximilian.
Abshir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maximilian avoids it really well and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maximilian.
Maximilian throws a front kick aimed at Abshir's knee but Abshir avoids it well.
Abshir will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maximilian misses with a body kick.
Maximilian lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximilian takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximilian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abshir closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maximilian's guard.
Maximilian is adopting a defensive guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maximilian can do anything to dispel that myth.
Abshir trying to control but Maximilian is working from the bottom.
Abshir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maximilian being controlled here, momentarily.
Abshir trying to control but Maximilian is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abshir scoring with some ground and pound.
Maximilian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Abshir wants to control from the top but Maximilian keeps moving.
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.
Abshir takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maximilian throws a body kick that misses.
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 Yunus Abshir will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Abshir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maximilian.
Abshir checks a low kick from Maximilian.
Abshir sizes up Maximilian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maximilian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abshir.
Maximilian throws a head kick that misses.
Maximilian feints and then cracks Abshir's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Abshir down.
Abshir on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Abshir looks to land a right hand but Maximilian moved out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maximilian lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Abshir has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abshir and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Abshir is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Abshir misses with an uppercut
and Maximilian counters with an outside leg kick.
Abshir scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maximilian manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abshir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abshir is looking to take a break and control but Maximilian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abshir is really struggling to control Maximilian but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Abshir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Abshir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Abshir trying to control from half guard but Maximilian is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Maximilian has hold of Abshir's hands but Abshir slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abshir controlling the action here.
Abshir missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abshir takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Abshir is keen to just control but Maximilian is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Yunus Abshir just wasn't active enough.
Maximilian is looking to chop away at Abshir's legs.
Abshir shoots in looking for a takedown. Maximilian tries to sprawl out of it but Abshir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maximilian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximilian throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Abshir's head.
Abshir misses with a straight right.
Maximilian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abshir throws a lazy uppercut
and Maximilian counters with a two punch combo.
Abshir misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Maximilian.
Maximilian scores with a leg kick.
Maximilian slips under a jab.
Abshir throws a lazy uppercut
and Maximilian counters with a nice kick to the body.
A big left from Abshir misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abshir swings for the body but Maximilian moves out of range.
Maximilian throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maximilian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abshir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abshir chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maximilian can pounce on him.
Abshir is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Abshir misses with a looping right.
Abshir throws out a powerful jab.
Abshir misses with a hook
enabling Maximilian to counter with a crisp jab.
Maximilian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abshir.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abshir misses with a right hand
and Maximilian counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abshir throws a shot from downtown. Maximilian moves away and avoids it.
Alessandro Maximilian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An inside leg kick lands from Maximilian.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alessandro Maximilian.
I think Abshir has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yunus Abshir!
Yunus Abshir thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juan Punchd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheng Chung Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punchd's entrance music is For a Reason by Joe Budden. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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188 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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198 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan Punchd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sheng Chung Lin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lin has closed the distance and engaged Punchd in a clinch.
Lin tries a knee to the head but Punchd blocks it.
Lin lands a good knee to the midsection. Punchd won't want to take too many of those.
Punchd managing to block the knees to the body from Lin.
Lin misses with a knee strike.
Punchd stalling in the clinch but Lin improves position.
Lin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lin connects with a knee to the head.
Lin has Punchd pressed against the cage.
Punchd is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Punchd tries to break free but Lin pushes him back against the cage.
Punchd tries to score a body lock takedown but Lin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Punchd is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Punchd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Punchd working aggressively here.
Punchd tries to pull guard but Lin holds him up against the cage and eventually Punchd drops back down to his feet.
Lin connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Punchd manages to pull guard.
Lin stopping the sweep attempt from Punchd.
Lin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Punchd looking to control.
Lin looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchd being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sheng Chung Lin.
Punchd shoots in for a double leg but Lin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lin scores with a shot to the body.
Punchd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lin sprawls well. Lin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Punchd gets slowly back to his feet.
Punchd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lin defends it nicely.
Lin takes a swing at Punchd's ribcage but misses.
Lin misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punchd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchd has a takedown stuffed.
Lin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick by Punchd misses
and Lin counters with a big head kick but Punchd shrugs it off.
Punchd tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Punchd somewhat.
Punchd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lin is out of range.
Punchd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lin as he avoids it easily.
Lin tests Punchd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sheng Chung Lin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Punchd misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Lin to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punchd misses with a hook. Lin ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lin sprawls well. Lin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Punchd gets slowly back to his feet.
Lin cracks Punchd with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Punchd tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Lin pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Punchd is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sheng Chung Lin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivaylo Kiryazov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rasthio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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202 lbs
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180 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivaylo Kiryazov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Rasthio!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Rasthio or perhaps it was just good defense by Kiryazov which made him look bad.
Rasthio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rasthio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kiryazov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rasthio!
Rasthio is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kiryazov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kiryazov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Poor strikes thrown by Kiryazov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rasthio tries to hold on but Kiryazov pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasthio is looking to get to half guard.
Kiryazov controlling the position easily from mount.
Rasthio manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Rasthio, under a barage of strikes from Kiryazov.
Rasthio tries to get to full guard but Kiryazov has control of the leg.
Kiryazov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasthio is looking to control Kiryazov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rasthio avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rasthio has his takedown stuffed
and Kiryazov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rasthio won't be happy with that.
Ivaylo Kiryazov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rasthio.
Kiryazov happy to just control the position for now.
Kiryazov wants to control for a moment but Rasthio uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rasthio is trying to control but Kiryazov manages to pass to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasthio is working to get back to half guard.
Rasthio tries to lock up and control but Kiryazov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiryazov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kiryazov prevents Rasthio from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasthio wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kiryazov.
Kiryazov controlling the pace for now.
Kiryazov throws some wild stikes that Rasthio manages to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rasthio is trying to escape the mount.
Kiryazov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rasthio because Kiryazov loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivaylo Kiryazov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kiryazov drives through with a takedown into Rasthio's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kiryazov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasthio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rasthio can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rasthio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kiryazov defends well.
Rasthio looking to control.
Kiryazov preventing the sweep.
Kiryazov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kiryazov won't allow Rasthio to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiryazov passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Rasthio is trying to stand back up but Kiryazov is controlling him
Rasthio wants to control but Kiryazov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kiryazov content to control rather than advance.
Kiryazov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, if Kiryazov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ivaylo Kiryazov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rasthio fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasthio shoots in but Kiryazov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rasthio closes the distance and clinches up with Kiryazov, looking for a takedown. Rasthio pushes Kiryazov against the cage but Kiryazov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ivaylo Kiryazov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rasthio.
Kiryazov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kiryazov tries to clinch but Rasthio moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Kiryazov as Rasthio shoots in.
Kiryazov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rasthio shoots for a takedown but Kiryazov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rasthio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kiryazov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rasthio is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kiryazov in particular looking to stall.
Kiryazov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kiryazov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rasthio keeps working.
We're going to have a standup here because Ivaylo Kiryazov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kiryazov shoots in and bounces Rasthio off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rasthio looking to control but Kiryazov passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiryazov is controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiryazov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rasthio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiryazov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rasthio defending well though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiryazov stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivaylo Kiryazov dominated that second round.
That's time! Kiryazov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kiryazov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kiryazov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rasthio gets back to half guard.
Kiryazov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rasthio's head.
Kiryazov is taking a breather. Rasthio says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rasthio wants to control but Kiryazov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kiryazov prevents Rasthio from improving his position.
Rasthio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kiryazov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kiryazov's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiryazov is in bad spot here.
Rasthio misses with a punch to the head.
Rasthio trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kiryazov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rasthio lands a nice short elbow.
Rasthio throwing shots but Kiryazov is blocking nicely.
Rasthio is just content to waste time from the top position. Kiryazov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kiryazov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ivaylo Kiryazov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasthio throws a big elbow that misses.
Kiryazov working a defensive guard here.
Rasthio throws a big elbow that misses.
Kiryazov keeping moving, preventing Rasthio from controlling successfully.
Kiryazov keeping full guard, as Rasthio tries to pass.
Rasthio is pushing down on Kiryazov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kiryazov is fighting to maintain full guard but Rasthio has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasthio prevents Kiryazov from standing back up.
Kiryazov is looking for a sweep. Rasthio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kiryazov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rasthio.
Rasthio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rasthio is keen to just control but Kiryazov is a slippery customer.
Kiryazov is pressing down on Rasthio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rasthio wants to pass the guard but Kiryazov is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiryazov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rasthio's guard.
John Rasthio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kiryazov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rasthio is wriggling around but Kiryazov manages to pass to half guard.
Kiryazov is controlling the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rasthio tries to get to full guard but Kiryazov has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Rasthio.
Well Kiryazov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivaylo Kiryazov!
Ivaylo Kiryazov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Shamaani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny McBride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamaani kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is You're the Best. Johnny McBride has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 lbs
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195 lbs
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Shamaani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny McBride!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBride forces Shamaani back against the cage and clinches.
McBride blocks an uppercut.
McBride has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shamaani uses from the top position.
McBride keeping full guard, as Shamaani tries to pass.
McBride is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shamaani is aware though and is defending well.
McBride is adopting a defensive guard.
McBride keeping moving, preventing Shamaani from controlling successfully.
McBride throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shamaani escapes and throws McBride's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on McBride's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shamaani postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McBride holding on.
Shamaani trying to control the position but McBride is working away.
You can see the frustration on McBride's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McBride tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shamaani wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBride parries the strikes from Shamaani easily there. Shamaani is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McBride to escape.
Shamaani wants to control but McBride is keeping him busy.
McBride is trying to control Shamaani's posture but Shamaani avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBride is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Shamaani is staying active.
McBride tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shamaani wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shamaani wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McBride, who protects the arm well.
Check out the look on Shamaani's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBride is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shamaani trying to control from half guard but McBride is working away.
McBride gets back to full guard.
Shamaani postures up.
McBride looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McBride controls Shamaani momentarily but Shamaani frees himself.
McBride wants to sweep here but Shamaani controlling him for the moment.
Shamaani trying to control but McBride is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamaani looking to pass the guard.
McBride looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shamaani is one step ahead there.
McBride pulls Shamaani in close to prevent any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McBride is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamaani digs a good hook to McBride's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny McBride will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McBride gets caught napping as Shamaani dives in and scores a takedown. McBride manages to retain guard.
McBride keeping moving, preventing Shamaani from controlling successfully.
McBride is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McBride managing to control the position.
Shamaani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McBride works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shamaani wants to control from the top but McBride keeps moving.
Johnny McBride has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shamaani tries to free his leg and advance position but McBride is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBride is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McBride is stalling here. Shamaani is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McBride seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shamaani has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Shamaani trying to control the position but McBride is working away.
Shamaani works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McBride manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Well, if McBride is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McBride tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shamaani knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBride is looking to stall here but Shamaani recovers full guard.
Shamaani throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Shamaani controls McBride momentarily but McBride frees himself.
McBride tries to free his leg and advance position but Shamaani is retaining full guard.
McBride slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shamaani manages to work his way to half guard, despite McBride's best efforts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBride tries to pass to full mount but Shamaani defends it.
Shamaani is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBride seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shamaani does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McBride throwing shots but Shamaani is blocking nicely.
Shamaani tries to get to full guard but McBride has control of the leg.
Shamaani wants to control but McBride is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shamaani is looking to improve his position.
McBride scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McBride tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shamaani knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBride wants to control but Shamaani is keeping him busy.
McBride keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shamaani tries to get to full guard but McBride has control of the leg.
McBride thows a huge punch but Shamaani dodges it nicely.
McBride throwing shots but Shamaani is blocking nicely.
McBride is trying to control the action in half guard but Shamaani is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McBride not doing much here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamaani regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny McBride 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. And we move into the final round!
Shamaani throws a leg kick which misses McBride's front leg but catches the back leg as McBride tries to avoid it.
McBride fails with an attempt to clinch.
McBride throws a low kick but Shamaani moves out of range easily.
McBride gets the takedown into side control.
Shamaani is letting McBride control him for a moment.
Shamaani defending against the ground and pound.
McBride is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shamaani knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shamaani regains half guard.
Shamaani regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamaani wants to sweep but no luck.
Shamaani controls McBride momentarily but McBride frees himself.
Shamaani seems keen to control McBride's posture.
McBride distracts Shamaani with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McBride passes into half guard.
McBride wants to free his trapped foot but Shamaani is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McBride is working for a submission of some sort.
Shamaani trying to control from the bottom.
Johnny McBride is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Well, if McBride is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McBride works his way into side control.
Shamaani can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
Shamaani wants to control but McBride postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBride slows the pace down.
Shamaani struggling a bit here.
Shamaani is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McBride trying to control the pace.
Shamaani is looking to improve his position.
McBride passes to side control.
McBride tries to score with some ground and pound. Shamaani controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBride is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shamaani will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shamaani struggling a bit here.
McBride staying calm.
McBride is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shamaani is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBride working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny McBride comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McBride 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny McBride!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny McBride 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rizvan Abdulmuslimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Pagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdulmuslimov comes to the cage accompanied by Chechen Lezginka. Brian Pagan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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199 lbs
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210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rizvan Abdulmuslimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Pagan!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pagan slaps away a takedown attempt from Abdulmuslimov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from Abdulmuslimov.
Abdulmuslimov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Abdulmuslimov misses with the combination.
Pagan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abdulmuslimov on the side of the head.
Pagan scores with a nice strike.
Abdulmuslimov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pagan lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Abdulmuslimov up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Pagan from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Abdulmuslimov's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Pagan!
A victorious Brian Pagan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron McDanzing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masa Munakas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munakas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by John Cafferty - Hearts On Fire . Ron McDanzing has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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169 lbs
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202 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ron McDanzing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Masa Munakas!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munakas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McDanzing takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McDanzing stalks Munakas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Munakas's face. Munakas staggers backwards, shaken.
Munakas connects with an inside leg kick.
McDanzing avoids a kick to the body.
McDanzing throws a series of punches but Munakas moves out of range.
Munakas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Munakas throws a series of punches but McDanzing avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from McDanzing.
McDanzing gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Munakas counters with a nice body kick.
Munakas misses with a head kick.
A cross from Munakas lands.
Munakas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munakas scores with a nice body kick.
Munakas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ron McDanzing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Munakas as McDanzing shoots in.
McDanzing throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munakas wants to land a leg kick but McDanzing is out of range.
McDanzing steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Munakas.
McDanzing shoots in for a double leg but Munakas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron McDanzing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDanzing avoids a kick to the body.
Munakas is looking to slow McDanzing down with leg kicks.
Munakas cracks McDanzing with an open hand slap.
Munakas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDanzing shoots for a takedown but Munakas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Munakas throws out a leg kick but McDanzing moves out of range and Munakas only half commits.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDanzing.
Masa Munakas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDanzing is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Munakas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Crunch! Munakas slams his shin into McDanzing's torso.
McDanzing on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Munakas. Munakas obviously looking to wear him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Munakas.
Munakas throws a wild body kick that McDanzing sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munakas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDanzing moves away.
McDanzing sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDanzing lands a jab.
McDanzing pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDanzing swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Munakas tries to land a leg kick but McDanzing saw it coming and moves away.
McDanzing misses with a two punch combination.
McDanzing on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Munakas swings for the body but McDanzing moves out of range.
McDanzing shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Munakas pushes McDanzing away with a front kick.
McDanzing blocks the body kick.
Munakas cracks the inside of McDanzing's front leg.
Munakas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munakas misses with a straight right.
McDanzing tries to bum rush Munakas with a series of wild strikes but Munakas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDanzing checks a leg kick.
McDanzing looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Munakas is fending him off so far but McDanzing persists. Nope, Munakas circles away and we're back to standing.
Munakas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for McDanzing. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Munakas is looking to land body kicks.
Munakas thows a body shot but no joy.
Munakas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDanzing.
A slow jab from Munakas misses its intended target.
McDanzing doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Munakas counters with a right hand to the body.
Munakas thows a body shot but no joy.
Munakas takes a swing at McDanzing's ribcage but misses.
Munakas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McDanzing's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDanzing shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Munakas defends it nicely.
Munakas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDanzing will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McDanzing lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Munakas circles away quickly and effectively.
McDanzing ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Munakas tries a low kick but McDanzing avoids it.
McDanzing closes this distance looking for a takedown but Munakas circles away.
Munakas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McDanzing if he has to take too many more of those.
McDanzing takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Munakas throws a body punch but McDanzing moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munakas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Munakas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Munakas throws a jab but it's blocked by McDanzing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Munakas dominated that round.
That's time! McDanzing's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McDanzing fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Munakas avoids it really well and circles away.
McDanzing shoots in looking for a takedown but Munakas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDanzing's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Munakas throws a quick inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Munakas finds it's target.
Munakas connects with a nice looking jab.
McDanzing shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Munakas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron McDanzing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDanzing uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Munakas.
Munakas throws a body punch but McDanzing moves out of range.
McDanzing misses with a takedown
and Munakas counters with a good low kick that McDanzing was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Munakas throws a head kick that McDanzing semi-blocks.
Munakas thows a body shot but no joy.
Munakas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDanzing lands a nice hook to Munakas's body. Munakas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Munakas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Munakas lands a nice looking kick to the body. McDanzing takes a step back to recover.
A combination from Munakas does no damage.
Munakas takes a swing at McDanzing's ribcage but misses.
Munakas throws a body punch but McDanzing moves out of range.
Munakas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McDanzing misses with a two punch combination.
Munakas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Munakas cracks the inside of McDanzing's front leg.
McDanzing misses with a wild body shot.
Ron McDanzing is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Munakas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Munakas looks for the body kick but McDanzing saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munakas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Munakas lands a head kick!
McDanzing uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munakas.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDanzing.
Munakas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McDanzing uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Munakas.
McDanzing uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munakas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDanzing misses with a takedown
and Munakas counters with a body kick that stops McDanzing in his tracks momentarily.
Munakas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Munakas swings for the body but McDanzing moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McDanzing might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McDanzing uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munakas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munakas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - McDanzing scores with a four punch combination!
Munakas misses with a jab to the body
and McDanzing counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Munakas moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McDanzing misses with a low kick.
Munakas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDanzing shoots in looking for a takedown. Munakas tries to sprawl out of it but McDanzing keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Munakas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Munakas throws a body punch but McDanzing moves out of range.
Masa Munakas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDanzing looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Munakas lands a slapping body shot.
Munakas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Munakas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Munakas connects with a leg kick. McDanzing looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDanzing chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Munakas can pounce on him.
McDanzing fails with a takedown attempt.
Munakas connects with a high kick.
McDanzing fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McDanzing is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McDanzing will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Munakas throws a leg kick which misses McDanzing's front leg but catches the back leg as McDanzing tries to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDanzing thows a body shot but no joy.
McDanzing fails to land with a series of punches.
Munakas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDanzing moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Munakas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Munakas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Munakas connects with an inside leg kick.
McDanzing takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice takedown defense from Munakas. No joy for McDanzing on that attempt.
Munakas swings for the body but McDanzing moves out of range.
Munakas dodges the punch combination from McDanzing.
McDanzing fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDanzing moves out of range as Munakas throws a body kick.
McDanzing moves out of range of the body kick.
Munakas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Munakas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDanzing was well out of range. Poor timing from Munakas.
Munakas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Munakas throws a right and a left that McDanzing avoids nicely.
Munakas connects with a leg kick. McDanzing looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munakas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDanzing connects with a jab.
Munakas tries to land a leg kick but McDanzing saw it coming and moves away.
McDanzing moves out of range of the leg kick from Munakas.
McDanzing looks to land a combination but Munakas avoids it well.
Munakas swings for the body but McDanzing moves out of range.
McDanzing tries for a takedown but Munakas circles away easily
and Munakas counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron McDanzing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munakas lands a right hook to the body.
Munakas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Munakas lunges at McDanzing with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDanzing's hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Munakas. McDanzing shrugs it off though.
McDanzing dips to his left and cracks Munakas with an uppercut!
Munakas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munakas stuffs the takedown attempt from McDanzing. McDanzing gets slowly back to his feet.
Munakas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Munakas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Munakas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDanzing tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Munakas swivels and escapes.
Munakas thuds a left hand into McDanzing's body.
Munakas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munakas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDanzing tries for a takedown but Munakas circles away easily
and Munakas counters with a nice low kick that buckles McDanzing's knee momentarily.
A punch combination from McDanzing misses.
Munakas throws out a loose jab but McDanzing uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDanzing uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munakas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Munakas.
Munakas throws a leg kick that misses.
Munakas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDanzing looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from McDanzing misses.
McDanzing takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Munakas scores with the left hand. McDanzing knows he should have avoided that one.
Munakas just misses with a punch to the body.
Munakas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDanzing.
McDanzing shoots in for a takedown but Munakas shows good takedown defense.
A looping hook to the body misses from Munakas. McDanzing does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from McDanzing. Those never looked like landing.
Munakas swings for the body but McDanzing moves out of range.
Munakas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDanzing tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Munakas swivels and escapes.
Ron McDanzing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munakas throws the left hand but McDanzing avoids the punch easily.
Munakas is looking to score with low kicks.
McDanzing takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Munakas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDanzing manages to avoid it.
McDanzing will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Munakas.
Munakas lands a leg kick that knocks McDanzing off balance momentarily.
McDanzing feints a jab promting Munakas to slip. McDanzing then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Munakas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
McDanzing gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Munakas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munakas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McDanzing avoids a kick to the body.
Masa Munakas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDanzing throws a head kick but Munakas moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Munakas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Munakas 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Munakas!
Masa Munakas was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JD Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Polyakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopkins comes to the cage accompanied by Symptom of the Universe - by Sepultura. 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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280 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, JD Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Polyakov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins slips under a jab from Polyakov.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Polyakov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Polyakov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hopkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hopkins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Polyakov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hopkins blocks a leg kick.
Polyakov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Polyakov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hopkins doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Polyakov slaps away a takedown attempt from Hopkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
JD Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hopkins is breathing heavily.
Polyakov throws a leg kick which misses Hopkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Hopkins tries to avoid it.
Hopkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Polyakov.
Polyakov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Polyakov scores with a hook.
Crunch! Polyakov slams his shin into Hopkins's torso.
A nice leg kick lands there from Polyakov.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Polyakov as he avoids it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Polyakov - that will leave a mark!
Polyakov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Polyakov punishes Hopkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Alexander Polyakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Polyakov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Polyakov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Polyakov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Polyakov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Polyakov thuds a left hand into Hopkins's body.
Polyakov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like JD Hopkins has been cut.
Polyakov lands a nice shot to the body.
Hopkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Polyakov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JD Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polyakov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hopkins's sensitive parts.
Polyakov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Polyakov is looking to slow Hopkins down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Polyakov. That's going to slow Hopkins down.
Polyakov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Polyakov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hopkins. That did some damage!
Polyakov lands with an overhand left.
A good leg kick by Polyakov.
Hopkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Polyakov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hopkins takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Polyakov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Polyakov - that will leave a mark!
Polyakov keeps Hopkins at a distance using the push kick.
Hopkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Polyakov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Polyakov.
Polyakov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hopkins's calf.
A nice inside leg kick there by Polyakov. That's going to slow Hopkins down.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hopkins. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Polyakov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hopkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Polyakov connects with an inside leg kick.
Polyakov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hopkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hopkins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Polyakov.
Polyakov feints and then cracks Hopkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hopkins down.
Polyakov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hopkins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Polyakov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hopkins under the eye.
Hopkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Polyakov lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polyakov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Polyakov throws a head kick that half lands.
Polyakov throws a leg kick which misses Hopkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Hopkins tries to avoid it.
Polyakov throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polyakov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Polyakov thuds his shin into the meat of Hopkins's side.
Polyakov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hopkins's sensitive parts.
Polyakov is looking to slow Hopkins down with leg kicks.
Polyakov is looking to slow Hopkins down with leg kicks.
Hopkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Polyakov. Polyakov obviously looking to wear him down.
Polyakov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hopkins.
Polyakov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Polyakov delivers a nice body kick.
Polyakov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hopkins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Polyakov connects with a body shot that sends Hopkins's belly button to the back.
Nice shot lands for Polyakov.
Polyakov connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polyakov delivers a nice body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Polyakov.
Polyakov lands a nice looking body kick.
Hopkins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hopkins will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Crack! A monster head kick from Polyakov and Hopkins falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Polyakov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alexander Polyakov!
After the fight, Alexander Polyakov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eza Nahka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eza Nahka has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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220 lbs
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Eza Nahka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Renzo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nahka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Nahka keeps moving and retains side control.
Nahka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nahka in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nahka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Nahka thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nahka is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nahka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nahka is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a triangle. Nahka throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gracie's body to avoid the submission. Gracie has instead reached around Nahka's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gracie arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Renzo Gracie!
Renzo Gracie took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Golden Supplements [O.R.G] for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Voitto Vekkiotsamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomi Koski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Koski's choice of entrance music: Catatonic Overload - Heavyweight . 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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32
209 lbs
25 - 17 - 0 |
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234 lbs
30 - 15 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Voitto Vekkiotsamo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomi Koski!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vekkiotsamo is out of range.
Koski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vekkiotsamo's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koski.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vekkiotsamo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab from Koski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vekkiotsamo.
Koski avoids the head kick by Vekkiotsamo.
Vekkiotsamo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vekkiotsamo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koski.
Koski throws a leg kick
and Vekkiotsamo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vekkiotsamo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vekkiotsamo clinches with his opponent.
Vekkiotsamo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koski throws a jab but it's blocked by Vekkiotsamo.
Koski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Koski lands a big head kick that sends Vekkiotsamo tumbling to the mat! Koski takes a step backwards and waves Vekkiotsamo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vekkiotsamo is rocked!
Koski throws a sloppy head kick and Vekkiotsamo moves out of range easily.
Oh Vekkiotsamo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vekkiotsamo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Koski on the side of the head.
Vekkiotsamo ducks into an uppercut from Koski and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomi Koski!
A very excited looking Tomi Koski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atlister The Demon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Khavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Demon comes to the cage accompanied by Demon. Atlister The Demon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Konstantin Khavin's chin.
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34
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210 lbs
20 - 7 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Atlister The Demon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Konstantin Khavin!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - The Demon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Demon throws a wild body kick that Khavin sees coming a mile off.
The Demon misses with a low kick as Khavin jumps back.
Khavin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The Demon fails to land with a series of punches.
Khavin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Demon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Khavin's calf.
Khavin looks to land a left hand but The Demon moved out of range nicely.
Atlister The Demon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khavin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Khavin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The Demon drives through and clinches with Khavin against the cage.
Khavin throws a head punch that misses.
Khavin misses with some punches.
Khavin is trying to maintain a safe position but The Demon gets an underhook and turns Khavin into the cage.
A short right from The Demon.
It looks like Konstantin Khavin has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khavin tries to throw a body punch but The Demon avoids it by throwing Khavin back against the cage.
The Demon tries to throw a body punch but Khavin avoids it by throwing The Demon back against the cage.
The Demon avoiding damage as Khavin throws knees to the body.
The Demon struggles to land a body shot inside as Khavin controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Demon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Khavin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Demon.
Khavin presses The Demon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Demon misses with a body punch.
The Demon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Demon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Demon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Demon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khavins head.
The Demon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khavin is defending well for now.
A short right from The Demon on the inside.
Khavin struggles to land a body shot inside as The Demon controls his hands.
Khavin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Khavin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The Demon can't find room to land a body shot as Khavin controls the action.
Khavin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Demon.
The Demon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Demon throws a head kick that misses.
Khavin avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as The Demon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khavin doesn't seem phased though.
The Demon misses the shot to the body.
Khavin is looking to chop away at The Demon's legs.
The Demon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Demon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The Demon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khavin was well out of range. Poor timing from The Demon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Demon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than The Demon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The Demon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Khavin because The Demon loaded up on that one.
The Demon punching from mount but Khavin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The Demon thowing shots but they're missing.
The Demon wants to control the pace but Khavin is squirming around nicely.
Khavin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as The Demon tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The Demon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Demon throws some wild stikes that Khavin manages to avoid easily.
The Demon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That has opened up Konstantin Khavin's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Demon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Khavin tries to hold on but The Demon pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Demon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khavin is looking to escape.
The Demon working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atlister The Demon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Khavin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The Demon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Demon blocks a low kick nicely.
The Demon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Demon. Khavin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khavin blocks a low kick nicely.
Khavin lands a jab.
The Demon scores with a hook to the body. Khavin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khavin lands with a hook. The Demon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Demon missing with a left hand there. Khavin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Demon misses with a jab to the body
and Khavin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Demon shoots in for a takedown but Khavin shows good takedown defense.
The Demon scores with a leg kick.
The Demon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The cut above Konstantin Khavin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A head kick by The Demon misses
and Khavin counters with a nice uppercut.
The Demon thows a leg kick but Khavin checks it
and Khavin counters with a slapping leg kick.
A left lands for Khavin.
The Demon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Demon throws a sloppy head kick and Khavin moves out of range easily.
Khavin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Khavin is predictable there
and The Demon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Khavin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from The Demon.
Khavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Demon throws out the jab.
Khavin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Demon misses with a hook
and Khavin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Demon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Demon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Demon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khavin manages to avoid it.
The Demon lands a nice hook to Khavin's body. Khavin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Khavin moves away from the strike by The Demon.
The Demon fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atlister The Demon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khavin is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khavin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The Demon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Khavin is out of range and The Demon settles back down.
Khavin throws a body punch but The Demon moves out of range.
The Demon throws a leg kick
and Khavin counters with a nice leg kick.
The Demon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khavin manages to avoid it.
The Demon tries a head kick but it misses.
The Demon scoring well with a low kick there.
The Demon throws a hook but Khavin avoids it easily.
The Demon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Konstantin Khavin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Demon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Khavin circles away.
The Demon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Khavin backs up against the cage.
The Demon swats away the attempt to clinch by Khavin.
The Demon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Demon throws out the jab.
Khavin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick by The Demon misses
and Khavin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khavin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Khavin. That's going to slow The Demon down.
The Demon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atlister The Demon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Khavin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The Demon misses with an uppercut.
Khavin connects with a jab.
The Demon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Khavin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Demon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khavin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Khavin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Khavin fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Demon misses with a low kick.
Khavin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Khavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Khavin punishes The Demon's body with a nice straight punch.
The Demon wants to slow Khavin down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Demon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Atlister The Demon is winning the standup battle so far.
The Demon lands with a kick to the temple. Khavin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Khavin cracks a nice hook into The Demon's ribs.
The Demon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Khavin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Demon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khavin.
A cross from Khavin lands.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Demon working aggressively here.
The Demon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Konstantin Khavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Demon tries a head kick but it misses.
The Demon cracks Khavin with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khavin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Demon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khavin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The Demon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Demon takes a swing at Khavin's ribcage but misses.
The Demon shoots in looking for a takedown. Khavin tries to sprawl out of it but The Demon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Khavin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khavin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The Demon swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Demon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Khavin.
The Demon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Khavin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Khavin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Atlister The Demon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khavin tries to clinch there but The Demon circles away.
The Demon looks to land a left hand but Khavin moved out of range nicely.
The Demon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Khavin is fending him off so far but The Demon persists. Nope, Khavin circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atlister The Demon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Demon closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Khavin.
The Demon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Khavin stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khavin stalling in the clinch but The Demon improves position.
The Demon misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from The Demon on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Demon avoiding damage as Khavin throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Demon.
Konstantin Khavin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good body shot from The Demon.
Khavin misses with a knee to the head.
Atlister The Demon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Demon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khavin working aggressively here.
Khavin scores a nice knee to the body.
The Demon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khavin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khavin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Demon misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Atlister The Demon.
Well The Demon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atlister The Demon!
Atlister The Demon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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