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MMA HELSINKI 129 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Knoxville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Neponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knoxville comes to the cage accompanied by Big Ballz. Jonny Knoxville has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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140 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonny Knoxville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Neponen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knoxville drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Neponen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knoxville in his tracks.
Knoxville is rocked!
Neponen takes the fight into the clinch.
Oh Knoxville is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Neponen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
BAM! Neponen delivers a spinning backfist that drops Knoxville like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Tommi Neponen!
Tommi Neponen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between That Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Queensberry Rules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy comes to the cage accompanied by Walk by Pantera. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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217 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, That Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Queensberry Rules!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy moves into the clinch.
Rules working aggressively here.
Guy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rules has a couple of punches blocked by Guy.
Rules lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Guy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rules walks away with a smile on his face. Guy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Guy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rules avoids it really well and circles away.
Guy clinches up against the cage.
Rules pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rules tries to pull guard but Guy holds him up against the cage and eventually Rules drops back down to his feet.
Guy prevents the takedown attempt.
That Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Queensberry Rules.
Guy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rules tries to pull guard but Guy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rules decides to pull guard.
Guy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rules dives on top into guard.
Rules really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rules stopping the sweep attempt from Guy.
Rules must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Guy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rules doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rules manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Guy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Guy seems to be working for a kimura but Rules defends the submission attempt.
Guy is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rules is looking for a sweep. Guy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rules is concentrating on defense, preventing Guy from advancing position.
Rules has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guy is working away from the top position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rules wants to stand back up but Guy manages to pass into side control.
Guy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Guy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rules has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Guy but great work by Rules.
Guy struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rules swings around for an armbar but Guy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rules's guard.
Guy has gone for a leg lock! Rules slips out almost immediately though and dives into Guy's guard.
Guy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Guy has his foot on Rules's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rules works his way back into a safe position though.
Rules stands up and waves to Guy to follow him.
Guy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rules misses with a series of wild punches.
Guy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Guy is working for a submission of some sort.
Rules is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rules with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rules trying to control from the bottom.
Guy wants to work for an arm triangle but Rules is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Guy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That Guy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Guy tries for a takedown but Rules sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Guy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rules as he avoids it easily.
That Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rules tries to clinch but Guy is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Rules. No joy for Guy on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for That Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rules stuffs the takedown attempt from Guy. Guy gets slowly back to his feet.
Rules lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab, jab by Rules - just one landing.
Rules steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guy.
The crowd cheers as Rules lands an impressive looking overhand right. Guy doesn't seem phased though.
Rules is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rules lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rules lands with a good body shot.
Guy with a poor takedown
and Rules makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Guy shoots in for a double leg but Rules sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guy shoots and misses
and Rules makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheers as Rules lands an impressive looking overhand right. Guy doesn't seem phased though.
Guy shoots in but no luck this time.
Guy looks to clinch
and Rules counters with a crisp one two that drops Guy! Rules thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Guy to his feet! Guy is in big trouble!
Guy is rocked!
Queensberry Rules seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rules instigates a clinch.
Oh Guy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guy is trying to drag Rules to the mat but Rules just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rules has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Guy uses from the top position.
Rules pushes Guy off and gets back to his feet.
Guy glances at the clock... BAM! Rules nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Guy crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Guy is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Queensberry Rules!
An out of breath and clearly excited Queensberry Rules thanked CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans 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 Maurico Hates Decisions (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tita Zen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hates Decisions might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Defqon Ending!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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255 lbs
24 - 11 - 0 |
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250 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurico Hates Decisions!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tita Zen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zen looks to land a body kick but Hates Decisions moved away.
Nice takedown defense from Zen. No joy for Hates Decisions on that attempt.
Hates Decisions connects with a body shot.
Tita Zen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zen connects with the punch.
Hates Decisions throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hates Decisions circles away quickly and effectively.
Hates Decisions throws a low kick, looking for Zen's leg but Zen calmly moves out of range.
Zen lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Maurico Hates Decisions has been cut.
Zen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hates Decisions sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zen somewhat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hates Decisions swinging wildly here.
Zen thuds a left hand into Hates Decisions's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hates Decisions swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hates Decisions connects with an inside leg kick.
Zen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zen lands a head shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hates Decisions crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zen - the referee stops the clock and Hates Decisions gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zen. Hates Decisions manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hates Decisions connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zen momentarily.
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!
Zen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zen blocks a low kick nicely.
Zen scores with the left hand. Hates Decisions knows he should have avoided that one.
Zen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hates Decisions throws a lazy right hand but Zen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hates Decisions moves out of range of the body kick.
Zen lands an overhand right.
Zen fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hates Decisions to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hates Decisions looks to clinch but Zen throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hates Decisions taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tita Zen!
A relieved looking Tita Zen 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roddy Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonny Stevens told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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187 lbs
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138 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roddy Piper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonny Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens gets caught napping as Piper dives in and scores a takedown. Stevens manages to retain guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Piper looking to sit in guard and control but Stevens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stevens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Piper is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stevens slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Piper is pulling down on Stevens's head to control his posture.
Stevens trying to control but Piper is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roddy Piper has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
No luck for Stevens with that takedown attempt.
Piper feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Piper from controlling successfully.
Piper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stevens is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Piper regains full guard. Nicely done.
Piper keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piper uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Piper shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Piper looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Piper thows a huge punch but Stevens dodges it nicely.
Stevens won't allow Piper to pass to mount.
Stevens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Stevens is trying is best to control the position here.
Piper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stevens trying to control from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stevens regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Piper.
Stevens controls Piper momentarily but Piper frees himself.
Piper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Piper 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.
Stevens wants to improve his position but instead Piper has moved into half guard.
Stevens is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens wants to control but Piper is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Piper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stevens regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Piper.
Piper trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piper tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevens is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Piper throws a big elbow that misses.
Piper content to stall in guard here.
Piper throws a strike but Stevens rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roddy Piper dominated that 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.
Stevens tries to sprawl but Piper drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Piper throwing shots but Stevens is blocking nicely.
Piper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roddy Piper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Piper thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Piper lands strikes from half guard.
Well, if Piper 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.
Stevens is trying to get back to full guard.
Stevens trying to hold on to Piper's head to control him but Piper postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens is looking for a sweep. Piper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stevens trying to control but Piper postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jonny Stevens has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Piper fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stevens sprawls well initially but Piper persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Piper trying to mount his opponent but Stevens defends it.
Piper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Piper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Piper wants to pass the guard but Stevens is defending well.
Piper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stevens does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is trying to maintain the position but Piper is very close to passing his half guard.
Stevens is trying to get back to full guard.
Piper not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Piper moves into full mount! Stevens won't be happy about that!
Piper with a couple of short strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Piper lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Piper looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Stevens is rocked!
Stevens keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stevens is still in real trouble! Can Piper finish him?
A big strike lands for Piper! That's really hurt Stevens and he's turned his back - Piper keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Piper jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roddy Piper!
Roddy Piper managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Just Fight (Shirt 6$ Shorts 8$), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Restin Peace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lauri Louhikko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Louhikko has chosen Electric Light Orchestra - Don't Bring Me Down as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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300 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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305 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Restin Peace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lauri Louhikko!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louhikko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peace.
Louhikko connects with a body shot that sends Peace's belly button to the back.
Louhikko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Peace.
Peace slips a jab from Louhikko.
Louhikko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Peace is trying to stall.
Louhikko lands with a left to the head.
Peace looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Louhikko misses with a body punch.
Louhikko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peace wants to break the clinch but can't.
Louhikko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Louhikko avoiding damage as Peace throws knees to the body.
Louhikko misses with the head strike.
Peace is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Louhikko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Louhikko pushes Peace back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Restin Peace has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Louhikko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Louhikko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louhikko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lauri Louhikko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peace scores with a hook.
Louhikko misses the shot to the body.
Louhikko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peace is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Louhikko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Louhikko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Peace is rocked!
Louhikko misses with an uppercut.
Louhikko avoids the body shot from Peace.
Louhikko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Peace slips a jab from Louhikko.
Peace throws a jab when Louhikko was well out of range.
Louhikko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Louhikko throws a shot from downtown. Peace moves away and avoids it.
Louhikko misses with an uppercut.
Louhikko missing with a left hand there. Peace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Peace connects with a nice looking jab.
Peace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Louhikko.
Louhikko tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louhikko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Louhikko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Peace lands a right hand that snaps the head of Louhikko backwards.
Peace working hard to break the clinch.
Peace managing to block the knees to the body from Louhikko.
Louhikko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Louhikko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Peace looking to pass the guard.
Louhikko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Peace won't allow Louhikko to sweep him here.
Peace landing some decent shots from guard.
Peace stands and throws Louhikko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Peace cracks Louhikko with a big elbow.
Peace will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Peace tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Louhikko takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peace looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Louhikko is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Louhikko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Louhikko seems a little lost for a moment, as Peace dominates the positioning.
Louhikko tries to buck Peace off but Peace is having none of it.
Louhikko seems a little lost for a moment, as Peace dominates the positioning.
Peace postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Louhikko wants to get back to his feet.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Louhikko takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Louhikko isn't going anywhere.
Peace trying to control the position but Louhikko is working away.
Louhikko can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louhikko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Peace wants to control but Louhikko is keeping him busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Peace scores with punches from side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Peace lands some shots froms side control.
Peace cracks Louhikko with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Peace in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Louhikko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Peace staying calm.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Louhikko is trying to get back to half guard.
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 Restin Peace will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Restin Peace's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Louhikko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Peace slips a jab and a cross from Louhikko.
Peace walks into a jab.
Louhikko moves out of range of the strikes.
Louhikko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peace scores with a decent looking hook.
Louhikko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Louhikko misses its intended target.
Louhikko takes a swing at Peace's ribcage but misses.
Peace is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Louhikko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Louhikko throws a nice looking combination but Peace bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peace dives in and scores a takedown into Louhikko's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Louhikko keeping moving, preventing Peace from controlling successfully.
Louhikko pushes Peace off and scrambles back to his feet.
Louhikko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peace moves away.
Louhikko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peace slips under a jab.
Louhikko misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Louhikko looks to land a combination but Peace avoids it well.
Lauri Louhikko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peace punishes Louhikko's body with a nice straight punch.
Louhikko is breathing heavily.
Peace scores with a body shot.
Peace sends Louhikko crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Peace is motioning to the referee to let Louhikko up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Lauri Louhikko has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peace looks to score with a jab to the body but Louhikko is just out of range.
Peace cracks a nice hook into Louhikko's ribs.
Peace drops Louhikko with a big left hand! Louhikko is injured, injured bad! Peace jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Restin Peace!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vergil Blanco Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hois Kreisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kreisi has chosen Ella ja Aleksi - Kakkaa lumella as his entrance music. Vergil Blanco Rocha is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vergil Blanco Rocha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hois Kreisi!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanco Rocha tries to land a body kick
and Kreisi counters with a nice body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kreisi.
Kreisi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kreisi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kreisi passes into half guard.
Kreisi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blanco Rocha defends it well.
Kreisi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kreisi is looking for a kimura but Blanco Rocha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kreisi to get the leverage.
Kreisi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blanco Rocha defending well though.
Kreisi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blanco Rocha is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreisi throws a strike but Blanco Rocha avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Blanco Rocha trying to control the position.
Kreisi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blanco Rocha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kreisi trying to control but Blanco Rocha is working from the bottom.
Blanco Rocha trying to keep a closed guard but Kreisi is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vergil Blanco Rocha has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kreisi throws a head kick but Blanco Rocha moves out of range.
Blanco Rocha walks into a left hand.
Vergil Blanco Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreisi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kreisi thows a body shot but no joy.
Blanco Rocha leaves Kreisi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kreisi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blanco Rocha manages to avoid it.
Kreisi lands a nice shot that snaps Blanco Rocha's head back.
A low kick from Kreisi misses
and Blanco Rocha counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kreisi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kreisi works the jab nicely.
Kreisi throws a hook but Blanco Rocha avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kreisi 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 Blanco Rocha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blanco Rocha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Blanco Rocha.
Kreisi is trying to pull guard but Blanco Rocha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blanco Rocha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blanco Rocha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kreisi is trying to pull guard but Blanco Rocha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vergil Blanco Rocha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hois Kreisi.
Kreisi tries to pull guard but Blanco Rocha won't allow it.
Kreisi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blanco Rocha to keep the fight standing.
Kreisi jumps guard but Blanco Rocha stands there with Kreisi around his waist. Kreisi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kreisi tries to pull guard but Blanco Rocha holds him up against the cage and eventually Kreisi drops back down to his feet.
Kreisi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kreisi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Blanco Rocha!
Kreisi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Blanco Rocha is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Blanco Rocha and Kreisi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kreisi looking to control but instead Blanco Rocha has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha is staying active underneath Kreisi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kreisi wants to advance to full mount but Blanco Rocha doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kreisi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kreisi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kreisi passes into half guard.
Blanco Rocha makes his way to full guard, as Kreisi worked for a kimura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hois Kreisi dominated that 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.
Blanco Rocha tries to clinch but Kreisi is having none of it.
Blanco Rocha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kreisi shoots in but Blanco Rocha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blanco Rocha lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kreisi misses with a low kick as Blanco Rocha jumps back.
Blanco Rocha lands with a cross.
Blanco Rocha scores with a leg kick.
Kreisi throws a jab but it's blocked by Blanco Rocha.
Kreisi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kreisi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blanco Rocha. Blanco Rocha obviously looking to wear him down.
Kreisi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreisi misses with a jab to the body
and Blanco Rocha counters with a low kick, right behind Kreisi 's knee.
Blanco Rocha lands a nice looking body kick.
Kreisi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters circling a little - Blanco Rocha finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kreisi is breathing heavily.
Kreisi just misses with a punch to the body.
Blanco Rocha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blanco Rocha throws a leg kick but Kreisi moved away.
Blanco Rocha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kreisi throws a sloppy head kick
and Blanco Rocha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kreisi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kreisi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kreisi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blanco Rocha counters with a good low kick that Kreisi was not able to check.
Blanco Rocha throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kreisi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blanco Rocha tests Kreisi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi misses with a jab to the body
and Blanco Rocha counters with an outside leg kick.
Kreisi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A jab from Blanco Rocha does it's job there.
Kreisi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blanco Rocha rather than just go for the knockout.
Kreisi misses with a head kick.
Vergil Blanco Rocha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blanco Rocha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blanco Rocha is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blanco Rocha.
Kreisi throws a head kick that misses.
Blanco Rocha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kreisi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blanco Rocha swivels and escapes.
Vergil Blanco Rocha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hois Kreisi.
A head kick misses from Blanco Rocha.
Kreisi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kreisi there as he acknowledges the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Blanco Rocha.
Jab from Kreisi.
Kreisi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blanco Rocha defends it well.
Blanco Rocha moves into full guard.
Blanco Rocha has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kreisi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A head kick misses from Kreisi.
Kreisi misses with a straight left.
Blanco Rocha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kreisi. That did some damage!
Kreisi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blanco Rocha.
Kreisi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kreisi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi tries to bum rush Blanco Rocha with a series of wild strikes but Blanco Rocha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck for Kreisi with that takedown attempt.
Vergil Blanco Rocha is winning the standup battle so far.
Blanco Rocha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blanco Rocha moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kreisi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kreisi misses with a looping left.
Kreisi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blanco Rocha circles away.
Blanco Rocha tries to clinch but Kreisi is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blanco Rocha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kreisi fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blanco Rocha is looking to clinch but Kreisi is avoiding it.
Good work by Blanco Rocha as he checks the leg kick.
Kreisi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vergil Blanco Rocha dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Blanco Rocha moves out of range as Kreisi strikes.
Blanco Rocha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blanco Rocha cracks Kreisi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kreisi misses with a wild body shot.
Blanco Rocha lands a head kick!
Blanco Rocha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kreisi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blanco Rocha's hands.
Kreisi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blanco Rocha tries to avoid it but Kreisi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blanco Rocha to the ground. Blanco Rocha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blanco Rocha doesn't manage to clinch there - Kreisi circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blanco Rocha.
A clash of legs there as Kreisi blocks the low kick.
Kreisi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blanco Rocha tests Kreisi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreisi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blanco Rocha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha connects with a crisp jab.
Blanco Rocha is looking to land body kicks.
Blanco Rocha wants to slow Kreisi down by chopping away at his legs.
Blanco Rocha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blanco Rocha lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Hois Kreisi has been cut.
Kreisi is trying to pull guard but Blanco Rocha has him pressed against the cage.
Kreisi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kreisi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blanco Rocha landing knees to the head.
Kreisi pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kreisi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kreisi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Blanco Rocha is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kreisi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha stands up and beckons Kreisi to his feet.
Kreisi swings widly with a right hand
and Blanco Rocha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kreisi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Kreisi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kreisi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blanco Rocha counters with a leg kick.
Kreisi jabs at Blanco Rocha's body.
Kreisi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kreisi misses with a low kick.
Blanco Rocha connects with a looping right hand.
Blanco Rocha lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kreisi takes a step back to recover.
Kreisi thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha lands with a straight right. Kreisi didn't see that one coming.
Blanco Rocha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kreisi's calf.
Blanco Rocha feints and then cracks Kreisi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kreisi down.
Kreisi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blanco Rocha leaves Kreisi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vergil Blanco Rocha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hois Kreisi.
Blanco Rocha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kreisi.
Blanco Rocha throws a body punch but Kreisi moves out of range.
Blanco Rocha lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kreisi will feel that in the morning.
Kreisi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kreisi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blanco Rocha was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreisi.
Blanco Rocha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kreisi's sensitive parts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blanco Rocha, right into the meat.
Kreisi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blanco Rocha darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kreisi lands with an uppercut that bounces Blanco Rocha off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kreisi scores with a shot to the body.
Kreisi throws a sloppy head kick and Blanco Rocha moves out of range easily.
Blanco Rocha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kreisi. That did some damage!
Good leg kick by Blanco Rocha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kreisi misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blanco Rocha doesn't manage to clinch there - Kreisi circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Blanco Rocha.
The crowd cheers as Blanco Rocha lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kreisi doesn't seem phased though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vergil Blanco Rocha showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blanco Rocha 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vergil Blanco Rocha!
During a confident post fight interview, Vergil Blanco Rocha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nataniel Byczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jusma Siltanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byczynski comes into the arena with War is My Destiny blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
23 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nataniel Byczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jusma Siltanen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byczynski slips under a jab.
Byczynski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Byczynski takes one on the button.
Byczynski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Siltanen keeps the fight on the outside.
Siltanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byczynski moves away.
Siltanen misses with a two punch combination.
Siltanen throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Nataniel Byczynski has been cut.
Siltanen lands a glancing blow to the side of Byczynski's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Siltanen.
Byczynski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Siltanen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Byczynski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Siltanen is out of range.
No joy there for Siltanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Byczynski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siltanen thuds a left hand into Byczynski's body.
Byczynski throws a shot from downtown. Siltanen moves away and avoids it.
Siltanen scores with a punch to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Byczynski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Byczynski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Siltanen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Siltanen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Byczynski on the side of the head.
Siltanen tries a low kick but Byczynski avoids it.
Siltanen throws a hook but Byczynski blocks it.
Siltanen tries to bum rush Byczynski with a series of wild strikes but Byczynski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Siltanen misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski throws a front kick that sends Siltanen stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byczynski throws a series of punches but Siltanen moves out of range.
Siltanen throws a leg kick but Byczynski checks it.
Byczynski throws a hook but Siltanen avoids it easily.
Siltanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Siltanen misses with a body shot.
Byczynski looks to land a right hand but Siltanen moved out of range.
Siltanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Byczynski.
Siltanen throws a right hand that Byczynski ducks under and follows up with a left that Byczynski also avoids with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Siltanen. That snapped Byczynski's head back.
Byczynski misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski ducks under a wild hook from Siltanen.
Byczynski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Siltanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Siltanen lands a jab-cross combination.
Nataniel Byczynski's cut is getting worse.
Byczynski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Byczynski throws a series of punches but Siltanen moves out of range.
Byczynski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Siltanen.
Byczynski tries to clinch but Siltanen moves out of range.
Siltanen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Siltanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Byczynski throws a leg kick which misses Siltanen's front leg but catches the back leg as Siltanen tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byczynski connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siltanen throws out a powerful jab.
Byczynski defending well as Siltanen loads up on a big left hand.
Siltanen misses with the combination.
Siltanen misses with a series of wild punches.
Byczynski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Byczynski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Siltanen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Siltanen. Byczynski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Byczynski wants to clinch up but Siltanen keeps it at a distance.
Byczynski takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jusma Siltanen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nataniel Byczynski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Siltanen misses the shot to the body.
Nataniel Byczynski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Siltanen misses.
Siltanen misses with a looping left.
Siltanen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Siltanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byczynski throws out the jab.
Byczynski closes the distance and pushes Siltanen back into the cage.
Byczynski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Siltanen.
Siltanen managing to block the knees to the body from Byczynski.
A shot in the inside from Siltanen.
A head punch on the inside from Siltanen fails to land.
Siltanen working aggressively here.
Siltanen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Siltanen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nataniel Byczynski's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Byczynski missing with knees to the body.
Byczynski missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byczynski tries to land knees in the clinch but Siltanen avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siltanen breaks from the clinch.
Siltanen with a hook.
Siltanen fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Siltanen misses.
Siltanen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Siltanen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Byczynski counters by clinching up.
Siltanen has a couple of punches blocked by Byczynski.
Byczynski breaks the clinch.
Byczynski misses with a body shot.
Siltanen misses with the combination.
Jusma Siltanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siltanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Siltanen misses with a low kick.
Siltanen throws the left hand but Byczynski avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siltanen moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Siltanen misses the target.
Siltanen misses with a straight left.
Siltanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Byczynski looks for the body kick but Siltanen saw that one coming.
Siltanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Siltanen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Byczynski has time to react.
Siltanen throws a right and a left that Byczynski avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siltanen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Byczynski fails to land with a series of punches.
Byczynski rushes Siltanen and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Siltanen blocks it with crossed arms.
Byczynski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Siltanen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Siltanen misses with the head strike.
Byczynski prevents a body shot from Siltanen.
Siltanen tries to circle away but Byczynski has him pinned against the cage.
Byczynski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Siltanen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Siltanen is breathing heavily.
Byczynski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Siltanen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siltanen.
Byczynski crunches a lovely knee into Siltanen's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for Byczynski.
Byczynski breaks from the clinch.
Byczynski moves into range and clinches up with Siltanen.
Siltanen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Byczynski scores a nice knee to the body.
Siltanen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Siltanen has a couple of punches blocked by Byczynski.
Siltanen managing to block the knees to the body from Byczynski.
Byczynski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siltanen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jusma Siltanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Byczynski wants to clinch up but Siltanen keeps it at a distance.
Siltanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Siltanen scores with a jab. Byczynski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jeez, Nataniel Byczynski's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Byczynski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Siltanen, pushing him back against the cage.
Siltanen avoiding damage as Byczynski throws knees to the body.
Byczynski lands a good knee to the midsection. Siltanen won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Byczynski.
Siltanen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Byczynski looking to throw knees to the head but Siltanen is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Byczynski scores a nice knee to the body.
Byczynski missing with knees to the body.
Siltanen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siltanen 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.
Nataniel Byczynski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nataniel Byczynski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Byczynski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Siltanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Byczynski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Byczynski slips under a jab from Siltanen.
Siltanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Byczynski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Siltanen scores with a jab to the body.
Siltanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Siltanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Byczynski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Siltanen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Siltanen misses with a left hand
and Byczynski counters with a nice uppercut.
Siltanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Siltanen lands a head shot.
Byczynski blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczynski dodges the punch combination from Siltanen.
Byczynski walks into a stiff left hand from Siltanen.
Siltanen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Siltanen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Siltanen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Byczynski counters with a body kick that stops Siltanen in his tracks momentarily.
Siltanen tries to keep at a distance but Byczynski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Siltanen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Siltanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byczynski trying to land knees to the body.
Byczynski missing with knees to the body.
Byczynski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Siltanen avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siltanen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Siltanen tries a body shot but Byczynski blocks it.
Byczynski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siltanen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Siltanen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Byczynski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Siltanen.
Siltanen presses Byczynski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Siltanen lands a hook that snaps the head of Byczynski backwards.
Siltanen misses with a punch to the body.
Siltanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siltanen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Byczynski lands a knee to the body.
Byczynski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Siltanen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Byczynski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Siltanen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Byczynski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Siltanen takes a swing at Byczynski's ribcage but misses.
Byczynski misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siltanen misses with a series of wild punches.
Byczynski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Siltanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Siltanen misses with a straight left.
Siltanen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Siltanen looks to land a right hand but Byczynski moved out of range.
Siltanen throws a body punch but Byczynski moves out of range.
Byczynski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Byczynski. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siltanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Byczynski slips a straight right by Siltanen.
Byczynski looks to land a body kick but Siltanen moved away.
Siltanen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Byczynski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Siltanen throws a right hand that misses
and Byczynski counters with a nice body kick.
Siltanen lands a jab to the nose.
Siltanen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Byczynski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Siltanen throws a body punch but Byczynski moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siltanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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 Nataniel Byczynski.
I think Byczynski 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nataniel Byczynski!
Nataniel Byczynski really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Untouchable Fight Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tsa Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George McTrigger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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30
265 lbs
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241 lbs
23 - 8 - 2 |
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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
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tsa Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 2, fighting out of London, George McTrigger!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTrigger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rock misses with a wild body shot.
Tsa Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock blocks a head kick by McTrigger.
McTrigger throws a low kick, looking for Rock's leg but Rock calmly moves out of range.
Rock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McTrigger.
McTrigger tries to land a leg kick but Rock saw it coming and moves away.
McTrigger lands a slapping body shot.
McTrigger takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McTrigger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rock takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Tsa Rock has been cut.
Rock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTrigger moves away.
McTrigger tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McTrigger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock lands with a shot to the body.
McTrigger throws a sloppy head kick and Rock moves out of range easily.
Rock swings for the body but McTrigger moves out of range.
Rock slips a straight right by McTrigger.
McTrigger ducks right into an uppercut from Rock.
Rock thuds a left hand into McTrigger's body.
Rock swings away with a body shot that misses
and McTrigger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rock won't be happy with that.
McTrigger controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock dodges the ground and pound from McTrigger.
The ground and pound from McTrigger seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Rock is not content to let McTrigger control the position.
McTrigger fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rock wants to control but McTrigger postures up.
A lull in the action here as McTrigger stalls from top position.
McTrigger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sloppy strikes there by McTrigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger in side control, throwing shots but Rock defends.
Rock trying to remain calm as McTrigger controls from the top position.
McTrigger trying to control the position but Rock is working away.
Rock is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rock is not content to let McTrigger control the position.
McTrigger taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rock has escaped the position, nice work there.
McTrigger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rock keeps working.
Rock on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McTrigger creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTrigger is looking to take a break and control but Rock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George McTrigger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tsa Rock's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTrigger was well out of range. Poor timing from Rock.
Rock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rock misses the shot to the body.
McTrigger misses with a looping right.
Rock throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McTrigger.
Rock throws an overhand right that lands on McTrigger's shoulder, as McTrigger tries to avoid the shot.
McTrigger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rock misses with a head kick.
McTrigger throws a sloppy head kick
and Rock counters with a nice body shot.
McTrigger tries to land a leg kick but Rock saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTrigger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tsa Rock's cut is getting worse.
McTrigger just misses with a punch to the body.
McTrigger misses the shot to the body.
Rock throws a sloppy head kick and McTrigger moves out of range easily.
Rock throws a head kick but McTrigger moves out of range.
Rock misses with a lunging right hand
and McTrigger counters with a body kick that stops Rock in his tracks momentarily.
Rock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rock is looking to wear down McTrigger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McTrigger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McTrigger feints and then cracks Rock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rock down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTrigger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McTrigger throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
McTrigger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Rock.
Rock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McTrigger counters with a thumping low kick.
Rock is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McTrigger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McTrigger thumps Rock with a low kick.
McTrigger fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rock to the ground. McTrigger is now in Rock's guard.
McTrigger tries to free his leg and advance position but Rock is retaining full guard.
McTrigger throws a big right hand that misses.
McTrigger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McTrigger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rock manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Rock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McTrigger has his foot on Rock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rock works his way back into a safe position though.
George McTrigger has got the better of the ground game so far.
McTrigger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McTrigger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock tries to roll over but McTrigger keeps him under control.
McTrigger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McTrigger controlling the action here.
Rock regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McTrigger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rock keeping moving, preventing McTrigger from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George McTrigger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tsa Rock's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McTrigger misses with a low kick.
Rock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rock throws a head kick that misses.
Rock takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McTrigger throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McTrigger scoring well with a low kick there.
McTrigger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McTrigger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McTrigger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McTrigger scoring well with a low kick there.
McTrigger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from McTrigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTrigger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Rock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rock falls off balance throwing a combination
and McTrigger makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rock really felt that one!
McTrigger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rock swivels and escapes.
Good leg kick by McTrigger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McTrigger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rock defends it nicely.
McTrigger avoids the head kick by Rock.
Rock looks to land a right hand but McTrigger moved out of range.
McTrigger has a takedown stuffed.
Tsa Rock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George McTrigger.
McTrigger lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two 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!
Rock avoids the head kick by McTrigger.
McTrigger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McTrigger throws a body kick that misses.
Rock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McTrigger scores with a nice right hand.
McTrigger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McTrigger scoring well with a low kick there.
Rock gets caught napping as McTrigger dives in and scores a takedown. Rock manages to retain guard.
McTrigger is looking to work some ground and pound but Rock has wrist control.
McTrigger throwing strikes from guard but Rock blocks nicely.
McTrigger wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McTrigger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger throws a big right hand that misses.
McTrigger with a nice head shot there.
McTrigger tries to free his leg and advance position but Rock is retaining full guard.
McTrigger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McTrigger trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. George McTrigger was stalling too much, according to the referee.
McTrigger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rock at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
George McTrigger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McTrigger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George McTrigger!
Our winner, George McTrigger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Corpus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukka Emil Vanaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jukka Emil Vanaja will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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29
295 lbs
19 - 6 - 0 |
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300 lbs
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Corpus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jukka Emil Vanaja!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corpus lands an overhand right.
Corpus jabs at Vanaja's body.
Vanaja looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanaja walks into a stiff left hand from Corpus.
Vanaja walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick by Corpus - that's a beauty! Vanaja is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Corpus can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Corpus!
John Corpus retains his super heavyweight title!
John Corpus 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royston De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Kemp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think De Noteboom might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rotting Christ - Snowing Still. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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228 lbs
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258 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Royston De Noteboom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Kemp!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Noteboom blocks a low kick nicely.
Kemp punishes De Noteboom's body with a nice straight punch.
De Noteboom shoots in for a takedown but Kemp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kemp is looking to chop away at De Noteboom's legs.
Kemp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Noteboom is defended easily by Kemp.
Kemp just misses with a punch to the body.
Kemp misses with a body shot.
Kemp misses with a series of wild punches.
Kemp connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom blocks the body kick.
Kemp lands a glancing blow to the side of De Noteboom's head.
De Noteboom tries for a takedown but Kemp sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royston De Noteboom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kemp lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Noteboom at a distance.
Kemp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Noteboom.
Kemp looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kemp misses the jab.
De Noteboom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kemp getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Noteboom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemp throws a head kick but De Noteboom moves out of range.
Kemp tries a head kick but it misses.
De Noteboom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kemp throws a chopping leg kick but De Noteboom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kemp tries to score with a low kick but De Noteboom moves his leg out of the way.
Adam Kemp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kemp throws a jab but it's blocked by De Noteboom.
Kemp throws a front kick aimed at De Noteboom's knee but De Noteboom avoids it well.
Kemp tries to work over De Noteboom's front leg with a kick but De Noteboom checks it.
Kemp throws a body punch but De Noteboom moves out of range.
Kemp with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kemp has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Noteboom was well out of range. Poor timing from Kemp.
Kemp clobbers De Noteboom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kemp thows a body shot but no joy.
Kemp leaves De Noteboom with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kemp.
Kemp misses with the combination.
Kemp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kemp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kemp 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 De Noteboom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Noteboom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kemp misses with a body shot
and De Noteboom counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Noteboom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Noteboom 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.
De Noteboom won't allow Kemp to sweep him here.
De Noteboom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kemp controls De Noteboom momentarily but De Noteboom frees himself.
De Noteboom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kemp controls De Noteboom momentarily but De Noteboom frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kemp wants to stand but De Noteboom is controlling the position.
De Noteboom throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Kemp dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
De Noteboom slips a jab from Kemp.
Kemp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Kemp. Those never looked like landing.
De Noteboom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kemp misses with a head kick.
De Noteboom staying out of range there.
Kemp looks to land a left hand but De Noteboom moved out of range nicely.
Kemp misses with a right hand
and De Noteboom counters with a shoot takedown. Kemp fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kemp is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
De Noteboom throwing strikes from guard but Kemp blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kemp looking to control.
Kemp has momentary wrist control but De Noteboom slips an elbow through the middle.
De Noteboom wants to control from the top but Kemp keeps moving.
De Noteboom showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
De Noteboom slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kemp avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Noteboom.
Kemp manages to get to full guard.
Kemp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kemp looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Noteboom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Noteboom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kemp wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemp keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Noteboom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kemp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Noteboom is working Kemp over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Noteboom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
De Noteboom throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kemp is on top in guard.
Kemp is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kemp trying to control the position from guard on top but De Noteboom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kemp trying to control the position from guard on top but De Noteboom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Noteboom looking to control but Kemp passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in half guard, Kemp seems content to control.
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 Royston De Noteboom will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kemp misses the shot to the body.
Kemp lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Noteboom at a distance.
Kemp works De Noteboom's body with a nice hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Noteboom checks a leg kick.
Kemp throws a low kick but De Noteboom moves out of range easily.
Kemp is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Noteboom rather than just go for the knockout.
Kemp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Noteboom counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kemp's guard now.
De Noteboom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kemp wants to stand up but De Noteboom is controlling him.
De Noteboom trying to control the position from guard on top but Kemp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Noteboom is really struggling to control Kemp but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kemp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom trying to control the position from guard on top but Kemp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kemp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kemp is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
De Noteboom trying to control from the bottom.
Kemp wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Noteboom keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. De Noteboom manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kemp trying to control the position from guard on top but De Noteboom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kemp is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
De Noteboom trying to strike off his back.
De Noteboom is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Adam Kemp was stalling too much, according to the referee.
De Noteboom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kemp 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 De Noteboom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Noteboom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kemp throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Noteboom counters with a shoot takedown. Kemp fights it but they end up in guard.
De Noteboom trying to control the position from guard on top but Kemp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Royston De Noteboom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Noteboom stopping the sweep attempt from Kemp.
De Noteboom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kemp has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
De Noteboom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom tries to free his leg and advance position but Kemp is retaining full guard.
De Noteboom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kemp controls De Noteboom momentarily but De Noteboom frees himself.
De Noteboom preventing the sweep.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Noteboom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Noteboom throws a big right hand that misses.
De Noteboom is pushing down on Kemp's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kemp is fighting to maintain full guard but De Noteboom has managed to sneak the leg through.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kemp trying to hold on to De Noteboom's head to control him but De Noteboom postures up.
De Noteboom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royston De Noteboom clearly takes that 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.
Kemp tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Noteboom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kemp fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Noteboom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kemp misses with a body shot.
De Noteboom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Kemp misses the target.
De Noteboom shoots in looking for a takedown. Kemp tries to sprawl out of it but De Noteboom keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kemp manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Noteboom dives in and grabs Kemp's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kemp pushes down on De Noteboom's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Royston De Noteboom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kemp scoring well with a low kick there.
De Noteboom avoids the body shot from Kemp.
Kemp lands a slapping body shot.
Kemp is looking to land body kicks.
Kemp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck for De Noteboom with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royston De Noteboom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kemp takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kemp is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemp thows a body shot but no joy.
De Noteboom tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Noteboom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kemp.
Kemp swings for the body but De Noteboom moves out of range.
Kemp just misses with a punch to the body.
De Noteboom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kemp is fending him off so far but De Noteboom persists. Nope, Kemp circles away and we're back to standing.
Kemp throws a leg kick but De Noteboom checks it.
Kemp misses with a hook. De Noteboom ducked under it nicely.
De Noteboom defending well as Kemp loads up on a big left hand.
Kemp throws a sloppy head kick and De Noteboom moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom slips a straight right by Kemp.
Kemp shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. De Noteboom eats them both and turns towards Kemp to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
De Noteboom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kemp.
Kemp wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kemp lands with a straight right. De Noteboom didn't see that one coming.
Adam Kemp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kemp misses with a head kick.
Kemp bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Noteboom changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kemp tries to avoid it but De Noteboom manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kemp to the ground. Kemp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemp jabs De Noteboom right on the nose. De Noteboom blinks but takes it well.
Kemp misses with an uppercut
and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kemp won't be happy with that.
De Noteboom in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kemp is looking for a sweep.
Kemp defending against the ground and pound.
Kemp is looking to reverse the position.
Kemp defending against the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kemp tries to bench press De Noteboom off him but De Noteboom keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as De Noteboom stalls from top position.
Kemp regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Kemp dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kemp throws a big shot that misses.
Kemp misses with a straight left.
De Noteboom drives through with a takedown into guard.
De Noteboom throws a big right hand that misses.
De Noteboom tries to free his leg and advance position but Kemp is retaining full guard.
De Noteboom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kemp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Noteboom cracks Kemp with a solid left hand.
Kemp is adopting a defensive guard.
Kemp is looking to stand up but De Noteboom isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp controls De Noteboom momentarily but De Noteboom frees himself.
De Noteboom passes into half guard.
Kemp taking some punishment here, with De Noteboom in his half guard.
De Noteboom throws a strike but Kemp avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kemp managing to control the position.
De Noteboom sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Noteboom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Noteboom lands a couple of elbows.
Kemp looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Noteboom is one step ahead there.
De Noteboom cracks Kemp with a solid left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Noteboom scoring with some ground and pound.
De Noteboom throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom connects with a couple of short punches.
De Noteboom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Noteboom working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kemp's head.
Kemp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kemp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Noteboom.
Kemp keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully.
De Noteboom stopping the sweep attempt from Kemp.
De Noteboom won't allow Kemp to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Noteboom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kemp looking to control.
De Noteboom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adam Kemp has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
De Noteboom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kemp throws a wild body kick that De Noteboom sees coming a mile off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Noteboom misses with a takedown attempt - Kemp sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Royston De Noteboom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Noteboom 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Royston De Noteboom!
Royston De Noteboom is the new heavyweight champion!
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