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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Callum Tweedie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoelie Gan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tweedie comes to the cage accompanied by Snow Patrol - Chocolate. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Callum Tweedie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hoelie Gan!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gan with a poor takedown
and Tweedie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tweedie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tweedie throws a hook but Gan avoids it easily.
Tweedie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gan throws a big elbow that misses.
Gan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gan throwing strikes from guard but Tweedie blocks nicely.
Gan throws an elbow that misses. Tweedie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gan's guard. Nice move by Tweedie!
Tweedie wanted to stand there but Gan had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gan is looking for a triangle but Tweedie pushes his legs off easily.
Tweedie stands and steps away. Gan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tweedie lands with a nice combination. Gan backs away looking to recover.
Tweedie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tweedie's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tweedie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tweedie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tweedie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tweedie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gan throwing strikes from guard but Tweedie blocks nicely.
Gan stands up over Tweedie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gan advances to half guard.
Gan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gan throwing shots but Tweedie is blocking nicely.
Tweedie wants to get back to full guard.
Gan throwing shots but Tweedie is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tweedie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gan with the ground and pound but Tweedie uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gan throws a strike but Tweedie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tweedie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tweedie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tweedie wants to stand but Gan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tweedie is aware though and is defending well.
Gan looking for a guillotine here but Tweedie defends easily.
Gan has an active guard here but Tweedie has managed to pass into half guard.
Gan manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tweedie is aware though and is defending well.
Tweedie has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gan is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tweedie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tweedie trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gan's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gan is looking to sinch up a triangle. Tweedie throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gan's body to avoid the submission. Gan has instead reached around Tweedie's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gan arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hoelie Gan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Katsumi Nasu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvaro Ibanez Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nasu comes into the arena with Shura no Hana blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Katsumi Nasu has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Katsumi Nasu seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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280 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Katsumi Nasu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alvaro Ibanez Santos!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Santos shoots in for a double leg but Nasu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nasu scores with the left hand. Santos knows he should have avoided that one.
Santos walks into a jab.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Nasu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Katsumi Nasu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Ibanez Santos.
Nasu throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
Santos cracks a nice hook into Nasu's ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nasu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Nasu, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes Nasu against the cage but Nasu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Nasu misses.
Alvaro Ibanez Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nasu is fending him off so far but Santos persists. Nope, Nasu circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nasu tries to avoid it but Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nasu to the ground. Nasu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Santos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Nasu is keeping the position.
Nasu wants to sweep but no luck.
Nasu wants to stand up but Santos is controlling him.
Nasu looking to control.
Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nasu keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Katsumi Nasu.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Santos.
The ground and pound from Santos seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nasu tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it.
Nasu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Santos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Santos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Santos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Santos is working for an americana but Nasu has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Santos was thinking about the submission.
Nasu trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasu trying to keep a closed guard but Santos is proving a slippery customer.
Santos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nasu has momentary wrist control but Santos slips an elbow through the middle.
Nasu trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Santos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Santos scoring with some ground and pound.
Santos content to stall in guard here.
Santos landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasu keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos throws a strike but Nasu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nasu is one step ahead there.
Nasu tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nasu wants to get up but he can't break Santos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ibanez Santos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A shot to the liver by Santos. Beautiful body shot.
Nasu misses the jab.
Santos fails with the takedown
and Nasu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nasu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
Nasu stuffs the takedown attempt from Santos. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nasu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Katsumi Nasu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Ibanez Santos.
Nasu scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nasu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nasu cracks Santos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nasu catches Santos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Nasu misses the target.
Santos slips a straight right by Nasu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nasu as he avoids it easily.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nasu scores with a body shot.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Nasu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Santos's head.
Nasu throws a big shot that misses.
Katsumi Nasu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nasu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nasu lands a jab.
Nasu scores with a nice right hand.
Santos is rocked!
Nasu lands a body shot.
That kick from Nasu tenderised Santos's leg. Santos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nasu steps in with a hook that catches Santos right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Nasu follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Santos looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Katsumi Nasu!
Katsumi Nasu took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, [CLOSED] Nothing For Sale! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buer Eremiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzi comes to the cage accompanied by Slipknot's Psychosocial . This should be fireworks!
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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
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Uzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buer Eremiel!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzi throws a hook to the side of Eremiel's head but Eremiel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uzi misses with a lunging right hand
and Eremiel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Roger Uzi has been cut.
Uzi connects with a crisp jab.
Uzi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eremiel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eremiel connects with a right hand. Uzi shakes it off.
Eremiel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Uzi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Eremiel scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uzi moves forwards but Eremiel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Uzi.
A low kick from Uzi misses
letting Eremiel counter with a right hand.
Uzi misses with a few strikes there.
Eremiel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Uzi misses with a left hand
and Eremiel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Uzi with a jab.
Eremiel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eremiel ducks under a wild hook from Uzi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Uzi, as that shot connected.
Uzi throws a lazy head kick
and Eremiel counters with a stiff right hand.
Uzi avoids the body shot from Eremiel.
A slow jab from Eremiel misses its intended target.
Uzi is looking to slow Eremiel down with leg kicks.
Roger Uzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uzi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Uzi throws a head kick that misses
and Eremiel counters with a nice uppercut.
Uzi is rocked!
Uzi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Eremiel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Uzi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uzi is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eremiel pounces like a tiger and cracks Uzi with a vicious hook! Uzi is down but not out! Eremiel follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Buer Eremiel!
Buer Eremiel spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andre Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. Emelianenko has chosen You are the best around as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andre Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrei Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barnes.
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Emelianenko can pounce on him.
Barnes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Emelianenko's calf.
Emelianenko misses with a looping right.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Emelianenko.
Andre Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Emelianenko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Emelianenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes with a jab.
It looks like Andrei Emelianenko has been cut.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes gets caught flat footed, as Emelianenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes is adopting a defensive guard.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emelianenko is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Emelianenko!
Emelianenko is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko gets back to half guard.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnes drops an elbow to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Emelianenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes.
Emelianenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes.
Emelianenko pushes Barnes off and gets back to his feet.
Emelianenko avoids the head kick by Barnes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Emelianenko is in Barnes's guard.
Emelianenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Emelianenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Emelianenko controlling him for the moment.
Emelianenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Emelianenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Emelianenko postures up in Barnes's guard and throws a big left but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes wants to stand and escape but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Emelianenko tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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!
Barnes looking to control.
Emelianenko trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Emelianenko wants to slow Barnes down by chopping away at his legs.
Emelianenko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barnes if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnes misses with a body kick.
Barnes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Emelianenko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Andre Barnes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrei Emelianenko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barnes cracks Emelianenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice jab there from Barnes.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Emelianenko.
Andre Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Emelianenko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barnes to the ground. Emelianenko is now in Barnes's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko looking to pass the guard.
Emelianenko trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko is looking to pass into half guard but Barnes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Barnes is in guard.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Emelianenko manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Barnes connects with an inside leg kick.
Emelianenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
Emelianenko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Emelianenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barnes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnes at a distance.
Barnes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnes scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Emelianenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barnes lands with an overhand left.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
Emelianenko thows a leg kick but Barnes checks it
and Emelianenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Emelianenko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Barnes - just one landing.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barnes tries to work over Emelianenko's front leg with a kick but Emelianenko checks it.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side.
Barnes clinches up with Emelianenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Barnes looking to throw knees to the head but Emelianenko is blocking nicely.
Barnes tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Emelianenko jumps guard and drags Barnes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Emelianenko has wrist control.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Emelianenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko is trying to hold Barnes in close to prevent damage but Barnes has managed to pass into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnes is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Emelianenko defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko has hold of Barnes's hands but Barnes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barnes escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Barnes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Emelianenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Emelianenko on that attempt.
Barnes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Emelianenko's calf.
Barnes jabs Emelianenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barnes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Emelianenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow Emelianenko down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Emelianenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emelianenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Emelianenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barnes knocks Emelianenko to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Emelianenko is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes working the ground and pound from side control.
Emelianenko is still in real trouble! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Emelianenko is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Barnes can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Barnes!
Andre Barnes made sure to mention his sponsor, CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loan in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Quadros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhamad Alli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Quadros might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pride Theme. The crowd seem to be enjoying Alli's choice of entrance music: De la Souls, by POS. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
28 - 19 - 0 |
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Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stephen Quadros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Muhamad Alli!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quadros connects with a leg kick. Alli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alli checks the leg kick.
Quadros tries to clinch but Alli is having none of it.
Quadros looks to land a body kick but Alli moved away.
Quadros throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Alli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Quadros throws a right and a left that Alli avoids nicely.
Alli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quadros.
Alli blocks a head kick by Quadros.
Quadros misses with a hook.
Quadros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Quadros defending well as Alli loads up on a big left hand.
Quadros cracks Alli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Quadros's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quadros thows a body shot but no joy.
Alli tries to close the distance and clinch but Quadros swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Quadros throws a leg kick which misses Alli's front leg but catches the back leg as Alli tries to avoid it.
Quadros throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Quadros takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A lazy body kick from Quadros
and Quadros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quadros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alli lands an overhand right.
Quadros feints a jab promting Alli to slip. Quadros then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alli slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quadros lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Alli blocks the leg kick.
Quadros moves into the clinch.
Quadros tries a body shot but Alli blocks it.
Quadros scores with a shoulder strike.
Quadros with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alli blocks the elbow strike.
Alli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Quadros tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alli manages to break the clinch.
Alli checks a low kick from Quadros.
Quadros throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alli.
Quadros throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quadros thows a body shot but no joy.
Quadros thows a body shot but no joy.
Quadros jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alli keeps the fight on the outside.
Quadros throws a leg kick but Alli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Quadros throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alli's head.
Alli tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Quadros looks to score with a jab to the body but Alli is just out of range.
Quadros throws a hook but Alli blocks it.
Quadros pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alli back to the cage. Quadros follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quadros throws a leg kick
and Alli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quadros scores with a leg kick.
Quadros swats away the attempt to clinch by Alli.
Stephen Quadros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quadros looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Quadros throws a body punch but Alli moves out of range.
Quadros with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Quadros.
Quadros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alli.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quadros.
Quadros connects with a leg kick. Alli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Quadros dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Quadros misses with a body kick.
Quadros throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alli counters with a slapping leg kick.
Quadros thuds his right hand into Alli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alli misses with a straight right.
Quadros will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Quadros goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alli checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Alli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alli.
A big right from Alli misses.
Quadros looks to land a left hand but Alli moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quadros connects with a solid leg kick.
Stephen Quadros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quadros lands the left hand.
Quadros tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Quadros misses
and Alli decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Quadros's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Alli pushes down on Quadros's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Alli is trying to work for a kimura but Quadros is defending well.
Alli prevents Quadros from improving his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Quadros's head.
Alli is trying to work for a kimura but Quadros is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alli is working for a kimura but Quadros is defending it quite comfortably.
Alli landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Alli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Quadros gets back to full guard.
Alli is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Quadros trying to control the position here.
Alli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quadros is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Quadros is adopting a defensive guard.
Alli passes Quadros's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Quadros is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Quadros wants to control but Alli is keeping busy.
Quadros manages to get to full guard.
Alli is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Alli won't allow Quadros to get back to his feet.
Alli wants to pass the guard but Quadros is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alli lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alli preventing the sweep.
Alli postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quadros has his feet on Alli's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Quadros misses with a leg kick.
Quadros throws a right hand that misses
and Alli decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Quadros's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Quadros is trying to control the position but Alli postures up.
Quadros wants to stand but Alli is controlling the position.
Alli is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhamad Alli 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!
Quadros feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alli's calf.
Quadros throws a right and a left that Alli avoids nicely.
Quadros throws a front kick aimed at Alli's knee but Alli avoids it well.
Alli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Quadros connects with a solid leg kick.
Quadros throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alli misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick from Quadros misses
and Alli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quadros scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quadros moves away from the strike by Alli.
Alli misses with a low kick.
Alli misses with a hook. Quadros ducked under it nicely.
Quadros with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alli.
Quadros throws a leg kick but Alli checks it.
Stephen Quadros is winning the standup battle so far.
Quadros blocks the body kick.
A nice combination there by Quadros.
Stephen Quadros is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quadros is looking to slow Alli down with leg kicks.
Alli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Quadros connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quadros throws a right hand that Alli ducks under and follows up with a left that Alli also avoids with ease.
That kick from Quadros tenderised Alli's leg. Alli is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quadros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quadros.
Quadros tries to clinch but Alli is having none of it.
Quadros tries to clinch
and Alli counters with a straight right hand.
Alli blocks the body kick.
Alli lands with a cross.
Quadros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alli.
Quadros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Quadros jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Quadros.
Quadros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quadros walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alli.
Quadros lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alli circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body kick from Quadros.
Quadros throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alli misses with a double jab
and Quadros counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alli checks the leg kick.
Quadros misses with a hook.
Quadros pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Quadros is predictable there
and Alli counters with a stiff right hand.
Alli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alli blocks a head kick by Quadros.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Quadros.
Alli scores with a sloppy right hand. Quadros should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quadros looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Quadros showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Quadros has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Quadros!
Stephen Quadros gave a mention to Valhalla Q160 Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Worsely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stout comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Disturbed - Criminal kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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31
167 lbs
20 - 13 - 1 |
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168 lbs
21 - 18 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Worsely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Stout!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stout pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Worsely keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Worsely swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Worsely throws a leg kick but Stout moved away.
Worsely ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stout will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stout.
Worsely with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Worsely checks a leg kick.
Worsely misses with a low kick as Stout jumps back.
Stout misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Worsely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stout.
Stout takes a swing at Worsely's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stout.
Worsely throws the left hand but Stout avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stout throws a nice inside leg kick.
Worsely takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worsely fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Worsely takes a swing at Stout's ribcage but misses.
Stout punishes Worsely's body with a nice straight punch.
Stout pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stout blocks a head kick by Worsely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Worsely. That's going to slow Stout down.
Stout tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stout pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Worsely has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stout.
Stout just misses with a punch to the body.
Worsely uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stout.
Stout is looking to slow Worsely down with leg kicks.
Stout lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worsely lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stout's sensitive parts.
Worsely throws a series of punches but Stout moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worsely closes the distance and clinches.
Worsely lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stout or not.
Stout tries to throw a body punch but Worsely avoids it by throwing Stout back against the cage.
Stout swings wildly with an uppercut but Worsely uses good head movement to avoid it.
Worsely can't find room to land a body shot as Stout controls the action.
Stout breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Worsely checks a leg kick.
Worsely closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stout circles away.
Stout is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Worsely rather than just go for the knockout.
Stout tries to move into range but Worsely moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Worsely blocks a head kick by Stout.
Good work by Worsely as he checks the leg kick.
Worsely staying out of range there.
Worsely swings for the body but Stout moves out of range.
Worsely misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worsely missing with a left hand there. Stout was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick from Worsely misses.
Worsely thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice combination there by Worsely.
It looks like Sam Stout has been cut.
Stout throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stout takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stout connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Worsely tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Worsely takes a swing at Stout's ribcage but misses.
Worsely tries to move into range but Stout moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Worsely tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stout paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worsely misses with a two punch combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stout.
Good work by Stout as he checks the leg kick.
Stout moves out of range of the strikes.
Worsely fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stout is out of range.
Sam Stout is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stout moves out of range of the leg kick from Worsely.
Stout takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sam Stout seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Worsely stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stout.
A low kick from Worsely misses
and Worsely takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Worsely is rocked!
Worsely looks up at the clock. Bad move! Stout lands a right hand from hell, dropping Worsely. Stout pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Stout!
After winning the bout, Sam Stout thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Z (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torsten Ostergaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Z kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is New York. Ostergaard has chosen Bad Street, Atlanta, GA as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay Z!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Torsten Ostergaard!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostergaard swings widly with a right hand
and Z counters with a shoot takedown. Ostergaard fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Z in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Z in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ostergaard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ostergaard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Z is one step ahead there.
Z stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ostergaard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Z thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Z stopping the sweep attempt from Ostergaard.
Ostergaard is trying to control the position but Z postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ostergaard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Z loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Z pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ostergaard is keeping the position for now.
Z is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ostergaard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ostergaard has escaped and now he's on top!
Ostergaard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Z swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Z throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ostergaard uses it to pass to side control.
Ostergaard tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Z can't do much from the bottom here.
Ostergaard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Z knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard moves into full mount!
Ostergaard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ostergaard landing strikes from the mount.
Ostergaard scores with a couple of good head shots 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!
Z regains half guard.
Z is trying to get back to full guard.
Z wants to sweep but Ostergaard has passed to side control!
Ostergaard wants to control but Z is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Z is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Z tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Z is trying to get back to half guard.
Ostergaard trying to control the action but Z is working from the bottom.
Ostergaard tries for a kimura but Z is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard trying to control the position but Z is working away.
Z tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ostergaard taking a break here but Z is having none of it and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ostergaard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Z knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ostergaard is looking for a kimura but Z is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ostergaard to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Torsten Ostergaard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ostergaard cracks a nice hook into Z's ribs.
Ostergaard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Z's head backwards.
Ostergaard throws a hook but Z avoids it easily.
Ostergaard misses with a two punch combination.
Ostergaard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Z on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ostergaard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Z.
Ostergaard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ostergaard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Z sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Z throws a hook to the side of Ostergaard's head but Ostergaard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ostergaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Z moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostergaard thows a body shot but no joy.
Ostergaard throws a body punch but Z moves out of range.
Ostergaard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ostergaard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ostergaard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Z throws out the jab.
No luck for Z with that takedown attempt.
Z shoots in and drives through. Ostergaard sprawls well.
Z has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ostergaard.
Ostergaard lands a jab to Z's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Z coming out on top.
Ostergaard scores with a punch to the head.
Ostergaard jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ostergaard throws a right hand that misses
and Z counters with a single leg into guard. Ostergaard didn't expect that.
Ostergaard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Z pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ostergaard is keeping the position for now.
Z passes Ostergaard's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ostergaard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Z seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Z is looking for a kimura but Ostergaard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Z to get the leverage.
Ostergaard is pressing down on Z's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Z preventing the sweep.
Ostergaard manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ostergaard wants to control the pace but Z is squirming around nicely.
Z tries to reverse the position but Ostergaard maintains control.
Z wants to hold on but Ostergaard pushes him away.
Ostergaard trying to control but Z is having none of it.
Z is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Z flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Z tries to reverse the position but Ostergaard maintains control.
Ostergaard is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Z can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ostergaard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Z tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ostergaard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Z is looking to escape.
Z is desperately trying to improve his position but Ostergaard has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Torsten Ostergaard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Z misses with a double jab.
Z keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ostergaard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Torsten Ostergaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ostergaard tries to land a front kick but Z steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Z with a poor takedown
and Ostergaard counters with a head kick.
It looks like Jay Z has been cut.
Ostergaard stuns Z with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Z closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ostergaard lands a big head kick that sends Z to the canvas! Ostergaard follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torsten Ostergaard!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pile Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murray Esson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Driver comes to the cage accompanied by my way. Esson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Amy MacDonald - This Is The Life kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Pile Driver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Murray Esson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Driver lands with a hook. Esson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Driver connects with a leg kick. Esson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Esson looks to land a body kick but Driver moved away.
Esson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Driver bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Esson's head backwards.
Esson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Driver loads up on a big right hand but Esson slips the punch.
Driver is looking to chop away at Esson's legs.
Esson tries a low kick but Driver avoids it.
Esson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Esson throws a solid leg kick but Driver takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Esson.
Esson takes one on the button.
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!
A low kick from Driver is predictable there
and Esson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Driver is out of range and Esson settles back down.
Driver throws a big shot that misses.
Pile Driver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Driver ducks under a wild hook from Esson.
Esson throws a chopping leg kick but Driver manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Esson throws a sloppy head kick and Driver moves out of range easily.
Esson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Esson. Driver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Driver tests Esson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Esson misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driver scores with a nice head shot.
Esson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Driver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Driver throws an off balance right hand
and Esson counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Driver fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Esson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Driver shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Driver was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Esson tries to lock up and control but Driver gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Driver lands a nice shot to the head.
Driver throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Esson taking shots to the head.
Driver punching from mount but Esson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Driver looking to finish Esson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Esson!
Esson is rocked!
BOOM! Driver connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Esson is still in real trouble! Can Driver finish him?
Driver looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Esson covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pile Driver!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pile Driver thanked GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS 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 Kaarlo Vihtala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vihtala comes to the cage accompanied by Pohjois-Karjala. Gray has chosen Pink Floyd - Any Color You Like as his entrance music. Kaarlo Vihtala could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brett Gray's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaarlo Vihtala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brett Gray!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vihtala as he jumps to the side.
Gray misses with a body shot.
Brett Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vihtala closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Vihtala.
Gray throws a punch but it's blocked by Vihtala.
Gray misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Vihtala.
Gray tries to pull guard but Vihtala forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gray jumps guard but Vihtala turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kaarlo Vihtala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Gray.
Gray looking to stall.
Vihtala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vihtala working Gray over with knees to the body.
Gray looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short left from Vihtala.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vihtala.
Vihtala connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Brett Gray has been cut.
Vihtala drops Gray onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gray is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Vihtala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gray is rocked!
Vihtala breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihtala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vihtala lands a nice shot to the body.
Vihtala works Gray's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vihtala jabs Gray to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vihtala sends Gray crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Vihtala is motioning to the referee to let Gray up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Vihtala drops Gray with a huge uppercut! Gray drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Vihtala is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaarlo Vihtala!
Kaarlo Vihtala really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brute logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Alavaara (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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Lemieux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Alavaara!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux missing with a left hand there. Alavaara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alavaara takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lemieux fails to land.
Alavaara stalling in the clinch but Lemieux improves position.
Lemieux throws an elbow but it misses.
Lemieux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alavaara backwards.
Lemieux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Lemieux.
Alavaara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alavaara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alavaara trying to control the position but instead, Lemieux has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alavaara into the cage.
Alavaara misses with a punch on the inside.
Alavaara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lemieuxs head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alavaara throws an elbow but misses.
Lemieux takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alavaara looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alavaara blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alavaara prevents a body shot from Lemieux.
Alavaara dodges an elbow strike from Lemieux.
Lemieux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alavaara backwards.
Lemieux tries to work over Alavaara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lemieux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemieux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alavaara avoids it.
Alavaara avoiding damage as Lemieux throws knees to the body.
Lemieux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemieux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemieux blocking some punches.
Lemieux avoiding damage as Alavaara throws knees to the body.
Alavaara lands an elbow just above Lemieux 's eye.
Lemieux cracks Alavaara with a nice body shot.
Alavaara lands a nice knee to the body.
Lemieux misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lemieux lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alavaara trying to stall but Lemieux improves his position.
Lemieux gets through Alavaara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alavaara is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alavaara manages to break the clinch.
Alavaara throws a series of punches but Lemieux avoids them all with ease.
Lemieux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lemieux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alavaara.
A left lands for Lemieux.
Alavaara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lemieux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lemieux fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alavaara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A left and a right from Alavaara both land. Nice combination.
Lemieux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lemieux tries to clinch but Alavaara is having none of it.
Lemieux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alavaara throws out the jab.
Lemieux tries to clinch but Alavaara is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Lemieux.
Alavaara throws a leg kick
and Lemieux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lemieux misses with a leg kick.
Lemieux slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lemieux avoids the body shot from Alavaara.
Alavaara moves out of range of the strikes.
Lemieux moves into the clinch successfully.
Lemieux throws an elbow that misses.
Lemieux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alavaara is defending well for now.
Alavaara presses Lemieux against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara blocks a body shot from Lemieux.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alavaara.
Lemieux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alavaara is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lemieux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alavaara scores with a shoulder strike.
Lemieux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemieux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemieux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lemieux misses with some punches.
Lemieux tries a body shot but Alavaara blocks it.
Lemieux lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alavaara blocks a body shot from Lemieux.
Alavaara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alavaara lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lemieux scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lemieux dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alavaara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lemieux doesn't seem bothered though.
Alavaara keeps the fight on the outside.
Lemieux misses with a straight left.
Lemieux throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alavaara counters with a three punch combo that has Lemieux backing up. Lemieux nods at Alavaara to acknowledge the strikes.
Lemieux throws a shot from downtown. Alavaara moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Lemieux.
Lemieux lands a lovely overhand right.
Lemieux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alavaara moves away.
Lemieux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alavaara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alavaara swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lemieux closes the distance looking to clinch
and Alavaara counters with a big head kick but Lemieux shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right-left combo lands from Lemieux.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lemieux. Alavaara does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lemieux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lemieux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alavaara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lemieux's calf.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alavaara. Lemieux shrugs it off though.
Lemieux clinches up with Alavaara and pushes him back against the cage.
Lemieux throws a head punch that misses.
Lemieux tries a body shot but Alavaara blocks it.
Alavaara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemieux's elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alavaara avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Lemieux fails to land.
Lemieux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alavaara's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara taking a breather.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alavaara trying to land knees to the body.
Alavaara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alavaara.
Lemieux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alavaara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lemieux.
Lemieux looking to stall.
Alavaara looking to throw knees to the head but Lemieux is blocking nicely.
Alavaara looking to stall.
Lemieux misses with the head strike.
Lemieux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alavaara's elbow.
Lemieux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lemieux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alavaara backwards.
Alavaara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux tries to throw a body punch but Alavaara avoids it by throwing Lemieux back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemieux.
Alavaara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lemieux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alavaara looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Alavaara in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Alavaara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemieux tries to throw a body punch but Alavaara avoids it by throwing Lemieux back against the cage.
Alavaara struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemieux controls his hands.
Lemieux blocks the elbow strike.
Lemieux pushes Alavaara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lemieux lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alavaara.
Lemieux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alavaara's elbow.
Lemieux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alavaaras head.
Lemieux avoids a wild elbow strike from Alavaara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alavaara.
David Lemieux has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alavaara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lemieux avoids it.
Lemieux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lemieux.
Lemieux blocks a body shot from Alavaara.
Alavaara blocks an elbow strike from Lemieux.
Lemieux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lemieux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lemieux avoiding damage as Alavaara throws knees to the body.
Alavaara prevents a body shot from Lemieux.
Alavaara blocks an uppercut.
Alavaara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Alavaara as the two fighters clinch.
Alavaara avoiding damage as Lemieux throws knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lemieux tries to throw a body punch but Alavaara avoids it by throwing Lemieux back against the cage.
Alavaara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lemieux tries to work over Alavaara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alavaara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lemieux dominated that second round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lemieux scores with a jab. Alavaara acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alavaara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lemieux lunges at Alavaara with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alavaara's hand.
Alavaara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lemieux throws out a powerful jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lemieux. That's going to slow Alavaara down.
Lemieux clinches up against the cage.
Lemieux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alavaara's elbow.
Alavaara stalling in the clinch but Lemieux improves position.
Lemieux throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lemieux.
Alavaara just leaning against Lemieux, taking a breather.
Alavaara prevents a body shot from Lemieux.
Alavaara looking to slow down the pace here.
Lemieux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alavaara scores with a shoulder strike.
Lemieux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lemieux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lemieux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alavaara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Alavaara on the inside.
Alavaara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemieux tries a body shot but Alavaara blocks it.
Good body shot from Lemieux.
Lemieux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemieux can't find room to land a body shot as Alavaara controls the action.
Lemieux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lemieux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lemieux gets through Alavaara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lemieux digs a right hand underneath Alavaara's ribcage. Alavaara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alavaara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mauri Alavaara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux works on Alavaara's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Lemieux fails to land.
Lemieux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alavaara's elbow.
Alavaara tries to land knees in the clinch but Lemieux avoids the damage to the body.
Lemieux lands a shoulder strike.
Lemieux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alavaara's elbow.
Lemieux lands a hook that snaps the head of Alavaara backwards.
Lemieux struggles to land a body shot inside as Alavaara controls his hands.
Alavaara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alavaara slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alavaara.
Lemieux lands a right hand.
Lemieux tries to throw a body punch but Alavaara avoids it by throwing Lemieux back against the cage.
Alavaara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemieux's elbow.
Lemieux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemieux misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lemieux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alavaara's elbow.
Alavaara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lemieux tries to work over Alavaara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lemieux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alavaara gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alavaara trying to control the position but instead, Lemieux has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alavaara into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lemieux fails to land.
Alavaara misses with some punches.
Lemieux presses Alavaara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Lemieux.
Alavaara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemieux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemieux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemieux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux misses with a short punch on the inside.
David Lemieux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lemieux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Lemieux.
A hook to the body from Lemieux.
Lemieux working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Alavaara.
Alavaara lands a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Alavaara fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alavaara just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lemieux's brow.
Alavaara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lemieux misses with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lemieux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alavaara's elbow.
Lemieux avoids the elbow strike from Alavaara, against the cage.
Lemieux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alavaara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alavaara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemieux lands a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Lemieux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lemieux has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Lemieux!
A relieved looking David Lemieux thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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