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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hesus Kashka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Hulskan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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153 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hesus Kashka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sasha Hulskan!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hulskan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kashka is looking to regain half guard here but Hulskan keeps moving and retains side control.
Hulskan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kashka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hulskan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kashka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kashka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hulskan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hulskan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kashka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kashka is pushing Hulskan's head away, looking to escape. Hulskan manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kashka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kashka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hulskan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hulskan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kashka, who protects the arm well.
Hulskan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hulskan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kashka has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hulskan but great work by Kashka.
Kashka wants to stand but Hulskan has his arm trapped.
Kashka cracks Hulskan with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kashka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kashka is breathing heavily.
Hulskan is looking to reverse the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hulskan is not content to let Kashka control the position.
Hulskan is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulskan tries to control but Kashka manages to take his back.
Hulskan avoids the strikes from Kashka.
Kashka is riding his opponent, not letting Hulskan buck him off.
Hulskan is really stuck here.
Kashka is looking for the choke from the back position but Hulskan is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hulskan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kashka just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hulskan is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Hulskan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kashka misses with a body kick.
Hulskan shoots in but Kashka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hulskan blocks a head kick by Kashka.
Kashka doesn't manage to clinch there - Hulskan circles away.
Hulskan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kashka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hulskan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kashka moves into the clinch.
Kashka manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Kashka as Hulskan shoots in.
Hesus Kashka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasha Hulskan.
Kashka stuffs the takedown attempt from Hulskan. Hulskan gets slowly back to his feet.
Hulskan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hulskan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kashka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hulskan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kashka counters by clinching up.
Hulskan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kashka is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hulskan to the mat. Hulskan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hulskan is trying to control the position but Kashka postures up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hulskan has eaten all the pies!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kashka trying to control but Hulskan is working from the bottom.
Kashka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hesus Kashka just wasn't active enough.
Hulskan shoots in for a double leg but Kashka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kashka throws a push kick but Hulskan slaps the foot to one side.
Hulskan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kashka sprawls well. Kashka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hulskan gets slowly back to his feet.
Hulskan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kashka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kashka misses the jab.
Kashka closes the distance and clinches.
Kashka breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulskan fails with the takedown
and Kashka counters with a three punch combo that has Hulskan backing up. Hulskan nods at Kashka to acknowledge the strikes.
Kashka closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hulskan quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kashka lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kashka slips a nice elbow through Hulskan's hands, connecting with Hulskan's forehead.
Kashka has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Hulskan works to full guard.
Kashka trying to control but Hulskan is working from the bottom.
Kashka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hulskan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kashka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hulskan's guard.
Kashka trying to control the position from guard on top but Hulskan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hesus Kashka wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kashka stuffs the takedown attempt from Hulskan. Hulskan gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kashka.
Hulskan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kashka counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hulskan!
Kashka tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kashka controlling from side mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kashka tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hesus Kashka dominated that second round.
That's time! Kashka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hulskan fails with the takedown.
Kashka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hulskan moves away.
Hulskan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kashka quickly recovers to half guard.
Hulskan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kashka is just riding it out for now. Hulskan eventually gives up the hold.
Hulskan wants to work for an arm triangle but Kashka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hulskan is working for a kimura but Kashka is defending it quite comfortably.
Hesus Kashka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kashka pushes Hulskan off looking to stand but Hulskan dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulskan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hulskan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kashka desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kashka wants to improve his position but Hulskan is controlling well.
Kashka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kashka is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hulskan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hulskan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kashka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kashka tries to get out of the position.
Kashka wants to control but Hulskan is keeping busy.
Kashka tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kashka pushes Hulskan off looking to stand but Hulskan dives back in and keeps control.
Kashka wants to get back to full guard.
Hulskan is working for a submission of some sort.
Hulskan is working for a kimura but Kashka is defending it quite comfortably.
Kashka pushes Hulskan off and gets back to his feet.
Hulskan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kashka swivels and escapes.
Hulskan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kashka as he jumps to the side.
Hesus Kashka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasha Hulskan.
Hulskan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kashka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hulskan manages to avoid it.
Kashka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hulskan.
Hulskan misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Kashka to counter with a crisp jab.
Kashka closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hulskan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kashka sprawls well initially but Hulskan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hulskan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hulskan prevents Kashka from standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kashka trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sasha Hulskan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hulskan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasha Hulskan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Armand Agasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Espinosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
177 lbs
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armand Agasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesus Espinosa!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agasi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Espinosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Agasi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Espinosa wants to get back to striking at distance but Agasi won't allow it.
Agasi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Espinosa manages to break the clinch.
Agasi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Espinosa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Agasi 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Agasi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Agasi wants to pass the guard but Espinosa is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Agasi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Espinosa has momentary wrist control but Agasi slips an elbow through the middle.
Agasi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Espinosa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Agasi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Agasi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Espinosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agasi is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Espinosa has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Agasi is looking to defend but Espinosa has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Agasi! Espinosa pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Agasi taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jesus Espinosa!
Jesus Espinosa very nearly forgot to thank Hardcore Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arne Riseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thad Backer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Backer has chosen Hell Yeah as his entrance music. Thad Backer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arne Riseman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thad Backer!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riseman 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.
Riseman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Riseman looks to land a combination but Backer avoids it well.
Arne Riseman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riseman moves out of range of the body kick.
Riseman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Riseman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Riseman fails to land with a series of punches.
Riseman lands a left and a right that send Backer crashing to the mat, dazed. Riseman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Thad Backer has been cut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Riseman 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 Backer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Backer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Backer slips a jab and a cross from Riseman.
Riseman jabs Backer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Backer slips a jab and a cross from Riseman.
Backer avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riseman.
Backer tries to clinch up.
Riseman throws a nice looking combination but Backer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riseman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Backer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Backer.
Backer lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Arne Riseman has been cut.
Backer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Riseman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Backer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Riseman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Riseman breaks from the clinch.
Riseman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riseman keeps the fight on the outside.
Riseman fails to land with a series of punches.
Riseman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riseman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riseman looks to land a combination. Backer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Riseman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Backer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A head kick by Backer misses
enabling Riseman to counter with a crisp jab.
Riseman misses with a series of wild punches.
Backer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riseman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riseman looks to land a combination but Backer avoids it well.
Backer gets a clinch.
Backer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Backer misses with the head strike.
Riseman tries to stall but Backer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Riseman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riseman wants to slow Backer down by chopping away at his legs.
Riseman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Backer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riseman misses with a kick to the body
and Backer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Backer.
Riseman blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Backer.
Backer tries a knee to the head but Riseman blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Backer.
Riseman is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Backer misses with a knee strike.
Backer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Backer lands an uppercut.
Backer looking to throw knees to the head but Riseman is blocking nicely.
Backer lands a good knee to the midsection. Riseman won't want to take too many of those.
A right hand to the body from Backer.
Riseman avoids a wild elbow strike from Backer.
A knee to the head by Backer.
Backer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riseman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Backer.
Backer crunches a lovely knee into Riseman's ribcage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Backer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Backer lands a knee to the body.
Backer trying to land knees to the body.
Backer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Riseman blocks it with crossed arms.
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 Arne Riseman will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Riseman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Backer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Riseman looks to land a combination. Backer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Riseman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Backer takes one to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Riseman 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 Backer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Backer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Riseman misses with a straight right.
Backer doesn't manage to clinch there - Riseman circles away.
Backer tries to clinch up but Riseman circles away and keeps his distance.
Riseman throws a nice looking combination but Backer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riseman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Backer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Riseman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backer wants to stand but Riseman has his arm trapped.
Riseman holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Backer wants to stand but Riseman has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Riseman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Riseman postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Backer to stand up.
Riseman misses with a wild combination.
Riseman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Backer was well out of range. Poor timing from Riseman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Riseman.
Backer tries to clinch but Riseman is having none of it.
Backer tries to clinch but Riseman is having none of it.
Backer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riseman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Riseman connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Riseman.
Riseman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Riseman lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riseman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Arne Riseman is winning the standup battle so far.
Backer tries a head kick but it misses.
Riseman fails to land with a series of punches.
Arne Riseman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riseman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Riseman looks to land a combination but Backer avoids it well.
Riseman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riseman stalks Backer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Backer's face. Backer staggers backwards, shaken.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riseman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Backer counters with a nice body kick.
Riseman throws a right hand that Backer ducks under and follows up with a left that Backer also avoids with ease.
Riseman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backer tries to close the distance and clinch but Riseman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riseman misses with a looping left.
Riseman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arne Riseman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riseman misses with a kick to the body.
Backer darts in trying to clinch
and Riseman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riseman scores with a jab.
Riseman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riseman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arne Riseman dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Riseman swats away the attempt to clinch by Backer.
Riseman misses with a wild body shot.
Backer wants to clinch up but Riseman keeps it at a distance.
Riseman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Riseman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Riseman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Riseman thumps Backer with a low kick.
Riseman misses with a low kick as Backer jumps back.
Backer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Riseman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Backer is looking to clinch but Riseman is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman's corner calls for a 1-2. Riseman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Riseman throws a nice looking combination but Backer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riseman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Backer circles away quickly and effectively.
Riseman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Backer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Riseman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Riseman swinging wildly here.
Backer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riseman. Backer does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backer tries to clinch
and Riseman counters with a two punch combo.
Riseman throws a series of punches but Backer moves out of range.
Riseman lands a jab to Backer's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riseman lands with a shot to the body.
Riseman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Backer.
Riseman scores with a one two! Backer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Backer throws the left hand but Riseman avoids the punch easily.
Backer tried to score with a low kick but Riseman checks it.
Oooooh!!! Riseman has knocked Backer down with a huge combo! Riseman steps away and waves a wobbly Backer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Backer is rocked!
A jab from Riseman finds it's way through Backer's defenses.
Backer is still on wobbly legs! Can Riseman finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backer gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Riseman gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arne Riseman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kid Kamakazi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Lankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamakazi comes to the cage accompanied by Cooking by the book. Lankari has chosen AC/DC - Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Kid Kamakazi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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130 lbs
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kid Kamakazi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Lankari!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamakazi misses with a few strikes there.
Lankari moves in looking to clinch but Kamakazi pushes him off.
Lankari fails to land the takedown.
Hans Lankari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lankari avoids the body shot from Kamakazi.
Lankari closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kamakazi circles away.
Lankari throws a series of punches but Kamakazi avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lankari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kamakazi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lankari paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lankari shoots in for a double leg but Kamakazi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kid Kamakazi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Lankari.
Lankari closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kamakazi circles away.
Lankari is looking to chop away at Kamakazi's legs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lankari.
Lankari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kamakazi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankari looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kamakazi kicks off Lankari and gets to his feet.
Lankari swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lankari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamakazi throws a head kick that misses
and Lankari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamakazi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lankari checks a leg kick.
Lankari has Kamakazi up against the cage in a clinch.
Lankari wants a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lankari blocks a body shot from Kamakazi.
Kamakazi can't find room to land a body shot as Lankari controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankari goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kamakazi prevents it.
Kamakazi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lankari avoids it.
Lankari tries to break the clinch but Kamakazi is controlling the position.
Kamakazi presses Lankari against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lankari is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kamakazi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lankari managing to block the knees to the body from Kamakazi.
Kamakazi trying to land knees to the body.
Kamakazi keeps control of Lankari as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kamakazi misses with a punch to the body.
Lankari changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kamakazi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lankari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lankari dives in and grabs Kamakazi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kamakazi pushes down on Lankari's head and hops out.
Lankari tries to clinch
and Kamakazi counters with a low kick, right behind Lankari 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankari has his takedown stuffed
and Kamakazi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kamakazi gets caught flat footed, as Lankari shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kamakazi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kamakazi pulls Lankari in close to prevent any damage.
Kamakazi trying to keep a closed guard but Lankari is proving a slippery customer.
Kamakazi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lankari is controlling him.
Kamakazi pulls Lankari in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kid Kamakazi just wasn't active enough.
Lankari looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamakazi is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lankari with a poor takedown
and Kamakazi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kamakazi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lankari tries for a takedown but Kamakazi circles away easily
and Kamakazi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamakazi throws out a leg kick but Lankari moves out of range and Kamakazi only half commits.
Lankari clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kamakazi.
Lankari missing with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Kamakazi as the two fighters clinch.
Lankari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamakazi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lankari looks winded!
Lankari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lankari closes the distance but Kamakazi moves to the side
and Kamakazi counters with a big head kick but Lankari shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Kamakazi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kamakazi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lankari tries for a takedown but Kamakazi circles away easily
and Kamakazi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lankari thinking.
Kid Kamakazi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamakazi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lankari.
Lankari throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lankari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lankari shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kamakazi as he jumps to the side.
Lankari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kid Kamakazi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamakazi connects with a body shot.
Lankari shoots and misses
and Kamakazi counters with a left to the body.
Kid Kamakazi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Lankari.
Lankari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lankari is breathing heavily.
Lankari misses with a takedown
and Kamakazi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kamakazi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankari tries to pull guard but Kamakazi holds him up against the cage and eventually Lankari drops back down to his feet.
Lankari is trying to break the clinch but Kamakazi has him pressed against the cage.
Lankari blocks a body shot from Kamakazi.
Lankari blocks a body shot from Kamakazi.
A short right from Lankari on the inside.
Lankari managing to block the knees to the body from Kamakazi.
Lankari has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kamakazi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Kamakazi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kamakazi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kamakazi can't find room to land a body shot as Lankari controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamakazi.
Kamakazi scores a nice knee to the body.
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!
Kamakazi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lankari.
Kamakazi blocks an elbow strike.
Lankari is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankari wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kamakazi.
Lankari is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kamakazi to keep the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Kamakazi.
Lankari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lankari has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kamakazi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kamakazi struggles to land a body shot inside as Lankari controls his hands.
Knees to the body from Kamakazi.
Kamakazi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lankari takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kamakazi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lankari's elbow.
Kamakazi tries to land knees in the clinch but Lankari avoids the damage to the body.
Kamakazi lands a nice shot to the body.
Lankari jumps guard but Kamakazi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lankari avoiding damage as Kamakazi throws knees to the body.
Kamakazi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankari tries to pull guard but Kamakazi holds him up against the cage and eventually Lankari drops back down to his feet.
Kamakazi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kamakazi misses with a punch to the body.
Kamakazi trying to land knees to the body.
Lankari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short body shot lands from Kamakazi as the two fighters clinch.
Kamakazi lands a left hand.
Kamakazi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lankari.
Kamakazi tries to land knees in the clinch but Lankari avoids the damage to the body.
Lankari on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kamakazi pushes Lankari back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kamakazi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lankari.
Lankari looking for a takedown.
Lankari takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kamakazi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kamakazi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lankari.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi crunches a lovely knee into Lankari's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamakazi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lankari's elbow.
Lankari on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kamakazi trying to land knees to the body.
Kamakazi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lankari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kamakazi is defending well for now.
Kamakazi lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Kamakazi.
Kamakazi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kamakazi.
Kamakazi tries to work over Lankari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lankari takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kamakazi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lankari or not.
Lankari tries to score a body lock takedown but Kamakazi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kamakazi misses with a punch to the body.
Kamakazi digs a right hand underneath Lankari's ribcage. Lankari let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Kamakazi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Kamakazi looks to score with a jab to the body but Lankari is just out of range.
Lankari misses with a head kick.
Lankari shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kamakazi pinned against the cage. Kamakazi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lankari moves out of range as Kamakazi throws a body kick.
Kamakazi scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Kamakazi.
Lankari scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kamakazi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lankari off and has taken his back!
Lankari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lankari prevents Kamakazi from getting a body triangle.
I would not like to be Lankari right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Lankari trying to control the position but Kamakazi manages to sink in the hooks.
Will Kamakazi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lankari is trying to break free.
Lankari just trying to survive but Kamakazi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kamakazi tries to keep control of the position but Lankari is staying busy.
Kamakazi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lankari's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankari tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lankari covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Kamakazi not allowing Lankari to control his hands.
Lankari is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kamakazi.
Kamakazi misses with punches from the back.
Kid Kamakazi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lankari wants to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamakazi controls the position.
Lankari is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lankari is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kamakazi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kamakazi controls the position.
Kamakazi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lankari can do to turn this around?
Kid Kamakazi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lankari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kamakazi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lankari tries to clinch
and Kamakazi counters by moving into the clinch.
Lankari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kamakazi.
Lankari has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kamakazi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kamakazi tries to throw a body punch but Lankari avoids it by throwing Kamakazi back against the cage.
Kamakazi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lankari's elbow.
Kid Kamakazi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lankari on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kamakazi obliges.
Hans Lankari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kamakazi obliges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamakazi working Lankari over with knees to the body.
Kamakazi is working Lankari over against the cage.
Lankari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kamakazi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lankari is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kid Kamakazi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kamakazi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kid Kamakazi!
After winning the bout, Kid Kamakazi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Metaxa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Negreanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Metaxa comes to the cage accompanied by •99• The Haunted🔫. 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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215 lbs
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Metaxa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Negreanu!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metaxa clinches up with Negreanu and pushes him back against the cage.
Metaxa lands with a light punch inside.
Negreanu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Metaxa prevents the takedown attempt.
Negreanu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Negreanu scores with a spinning back kick!
Metaxa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Metaxa misses with a head kick.
Metaxa is breathing heavily.
Metaxa darts in and clinches Negreanu up against the cage.
Negreanu working hard to break the clinch.
Negreanu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Negreanu.
Negreanu breaks from the clinch.
Metaxa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Negreanu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Negreanu swings for the body but Metaxa moves out of range.
Metaxa throws a push kick but Negreanu slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negreanu connects with a solid leg kick.
Metaxa checks the leg kick.
Metaxa throws a sloppy head kick and Negreanu moves out of range easily.
Negreanu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A big right from Negreanu misses.
Metaxa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Negreanu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Metaxa tries to clinch up but Negreanu circles away and keeps his distance.
Negreanu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Negreanu tries for a kimura but Metaxa is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Negreanu seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metaxa defending against the ground and pound.
Negreanu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Metaxa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Negreanu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Metaxa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Negreanu's guard! Nice work there by Metaxa!
Metaxa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Metaxa gets to mount! Negreanu was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Metaxa controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu is working to get back to half guard.
Metaxa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Negreanu can't escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Negreanu wants to hold on but Metaxa pushes him away.
Metaxa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Negreanu 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.
Negreanu fails with a takedown attempt.
Metaxa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Negreanu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martin Metaxa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Metaxa moves into the clinch successfully.
Negreanu has had enough of the clinch but Metaxa keeps him there for the moment.
Negreanu has hold of one of Metaxa's legs. Metaxa is fighting the takedown attempt but Negreanu gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Metaxa controlling Negreanu's posture.
Metaxa keeping full guard, as Negreanu tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Negreanu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metaxa wants to sweep here but Negreanu controlling him for the moment.
Metaxa controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Metaxa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Negreanu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Negreanu wants to stand but Metaxa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Metaxa uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Metaxa looks to clinch
and Negreanu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Metaxa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Negreanu pushes Metaxa away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Negreanu throws a head kick but Metaxa moves out of range.
Negreanu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Negreanu counters with a shoot takedown. Metaxa fights it but they end up in guard.
Negreanu gets to his feet. Metaxa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Metaxa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Negreanu.
Negreanu scores with a push kick.
Negreanu looks to land a right hand but Metaxa moved out of range.
Negreanu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Negreanu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Negreanu or perhaps it was just good defense by Metaxa which made him look bad.
Martin Metaxa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Negreanu.
Negreanu with a jab.
Negreanu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Negreanu throws an off balance right hand
and Metaxa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Negreanu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metaxa misses with a head kick.
Metaxa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu wants to get back to striking at distance but Metaxa won't allow it.
Negreanu takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice left hand lands by Metaxa.
Negreanu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Metaxa looking to pass the guard.
Metaxa is working hard here to advance position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Negreanu looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Negreanu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Negreanu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Metaxa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Negreanu is defended easily by Metaxa.
Negreanu tries to work over Metaxa's front leg with a kick but Metaxa checks it.
A head kick misses from Metaxa.
The fight stays on the outside here - Metaxa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Metaxa is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metaxa rushes Negreanu and presses him up against the cage.
Metaxa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Metaxa lands a nice elbow.
Metaxa lands a nice elbow.
Metaxa lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metaxa misses with an elbow over the top.
Metaxa lands a hook that snaps the head of Negreanu backwards.
Metaxa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Metaxa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Metaxa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Metaxa lands an elbow inside that Negreanu shrugs off.
Negreanu misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Metaxa throws an elbow but misses.
Martin Metaxa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Negreanu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Negreanu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Negreanu pushes Metaxa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Metaxa.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Metaxa.
Negreanu misses with a punch on the inside.
Metaxa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Negreanu's defenses.
Negreanu blocks a body shot from Metaxa.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Metaxa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Negreanu's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metaxa lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Metaxa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Negreanu fails to pull guard.
Martin Metaxa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Negreanu.
Negreanu tries to throw a body punch but Metaxa avoids it by throwing Negreanu back against the cage.
Metaxa scores with a shot to the side of Negreanu's head.
Negreanu blocks an elbow strike.
Metaxa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Metaxa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Negreanu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Metaxa smiles and moves away.
Metaxa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Metaxa.
Negreanu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metaxa closes the distance and pushes Negreanu back into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Metaxa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Negreanu's brow.
Metaxa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Negreanu avoids it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Negreanu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Martin Metaxa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Negreanu working hard to break the clinch.
Negreanu manages to break the clinch.
Negreanu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Metaxa doesn't manage to clinch there - Negreanu circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Negreanu misses the target.
Metaxa is looking to clinch.
Metaxa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Negreanu throws a right hand that misses
letting Metaxa counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metaxa moves in looking to clinch but Negreanu pushes him off.
Metaxa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Negreanu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Negreanu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metaxa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Metaxa dodges the punch combination from Negreanu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Negreanu just misses with a punch to the body.
Negreanu misses with a takedown attempt - Metaxa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Metaxa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Negreanu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Negreanu!
Daniel Negreanu 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antti Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justina Vanovcan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bolt Thrower - IV Crusade. Vanovcan has chosen Moskau as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Justina Vanovcan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer throws a low kick but Vanovcan moves out of range easily.
Vanovcan avoids the head kick by Hammer.
Vanovcan tries to clinch but Hammer is having none of it.
Hammer darts in and clinches Vanovcan up against the cage.
Hammer avoids the elbow strike from Vanovcan, against the cage.
Vanovcan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hammer is defending well.
Vanovcan misses with a body punch.
Hammer tries to land knees in the clinch but Vanovcan avoids the damage to the body.
Hammer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Justina Vanovcan has been cut.
Hammer missing with knees to the body.
Hammer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hammer slows down the pace here.
Vanovcan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hammer is defending well for now.
Vanovcan avoiding damage as Hammer throws knees to the body.
Hammer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vanovcan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vanovcan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hammer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hammer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vanovcan wants a takedown.
Antti Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justina Vanovcan.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hammer.
Stalling in the clinch from Hammer.
Vanovcan is trying to pull guard but Hammer has him pressed against the cage.
Hammer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hammer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vanovcan looks winded!
Hammer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hammer connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Hammer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanovcan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hammer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A good leg kick by Hammer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer swings for the body but Vanovcan moves out of range.
Vanovcan checks a leg kick nicely.
Hammer closes the distance and pushes Vanovcan back into the cage.
Hammer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vanovcan up against the cage.
Hammer gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Vanovcan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammer.
Vanovcan pulls Hammer into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vanovcan has his foot on Hammer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hammer works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Vanovcan keeps moving.
Vanovcan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hammer.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanovcan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Antti Hammer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hammer throws a chopping leg kick but Vanovcan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vanovcan gets the takedown into side control.
Vanovcan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hammer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vanovcan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vanovcan throwing shots but Hammer is blocking nicely.
Hammer wants to improve his position but Vanovcan is controlling well.
Hammer is working hard here to advance position.
Vanovcan is controlling the pace.
Vanovcan is trying to control. Hammer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer is looking to improve his position.
Hammer trying to hold on to Vanovcan's head to control him but Vanovcan postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Hammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justina Vanovcan'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.
Vanovcan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hammer is out of range and Vanovcan settles back down.
Hammer swats away the attempt to clinch by Vanovcan.
Hammer closes the distance and clinches.
Vanovcan tries to pull guard but Hammer holds him up against the cage and eventually Vanovcan drops back down to his feet.
Vanovcan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hammer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vanovcan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hammer avoids it.
Hammer lands a hook that snaps the head of Vanovcan backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Hammer.
Hammer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Antti Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justina Vanovcan.
Hammer misses with a knee strike.
Hammer trying to stall but Vanovcan improves his position.
Hammer prevents the takedown attempt.
Vanovcan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hammer is defending well for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hammer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hammer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vanovcan's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanovcan lands a good knee to the midsection. Hammer won't want to take too many of those.
Vanovcan jumps guard but Hammer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vanovcan blocks a body shot from Hammer.
Hammer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vanovcan's face.
Vanovcan is rocked!
Hammer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vanovcan blocks it with crossed arms.
Hammer with a knee to the head.
Vanovcan is still on wobbly legs! Can Hammer finish him?
Hammer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vanovcan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vanovcan can't get the takedown.
Hammer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vanovcan can't get the takedown.
Vanovcan is breathing heavily.
Hammer wants to stall.
Hammer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vanovcan's elbow.
Vanovcan seems to have recovered his senses.
Hammer just leaning against Vanovcan, taking a breather.
Vanovcan wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vanovcan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hammer after a bit of a struggle.
A hook to the body from Hammer.
Vanovcan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hammer is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vanovcan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hammer leaning against his opponent.
Hammer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vanovcan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hammer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vanovcan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Hammer.
Hammer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vanovcan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vanovcan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hammer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hammer motions for Vanovcan to come forward. Hammer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hammer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a low kick but Vanovcan moves out of range easily.
Hammer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hammer closes the distance and clinches.
Hammer tries a knee to the head but Vanovcan blocks it.
A knee to the head by Hammer.
Vanovcan is looking for a takedown.
Hammer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vanovcan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vanovcan misses with a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hammer obliges.
Hammer lands a knee to the head.
Vanovcan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hammer is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan goes for a takedown attempt but Hammer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hammer 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 Vanovcan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vanovcan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hammer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanovcan. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Justina Vanovcan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer with a nice cross.
Hammer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vanovcan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vanovcan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer misses with a leg kick
and Vanovcan counters with an outside leg kick.
Antti Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vanovcan tries to clinch there but Hammer circles away.
Vanovcan avoids the head kick by Hammer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Hammer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justina Vanovcan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hammer.
Vanovcan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hammer darts in and clinches Vanovcan up against the cage.
Vanovcan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vanovcan tries to pull guard but Hammer won't allow it.
Vanovcan pushes off an throws an elbow but Hammer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hammer just leaning against Vanovcan, taking a breather.
Vanovcan managing to block the knees to the body from Hammer.
Antti Hammer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hammer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hammer scores a nice knee to the body.
Hammer stalling the fight.
Vanovcan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vanovcan tries to pull guard but Hammer won't allow it.
Vanovcan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hammer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Antti Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justina Vanovcan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hammer is struggling to control the position.
Hammer missing with knees to the body.
Hammer tries to land knees in the clinch but Vanovcan avoids the damage to the body.
Vanovcan jumps into guard, dragging Hammer to the mat.
Hammer controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanovcan is trying to control the position but Hammer postures up.
Hammer trying to control but Vanovcan is working from the bottom.
Hammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vanovcan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammer trying to control but Vanovcan is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Antti Hammer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A head kick misses from Hammer.
Hammer wants to land a leg kick but Vanovcan is out of range.
Hammer throws a front kick aimed at Vanovcan's knee but Vanovcan avoids it well.
Hammer thows a leg kick but Vanovcan checks it
and Vanovcan counters with a good low kick that Hammer was not able to check.
Hammer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vanovcan's calf.
Vanovcan gets tackled into the cage by Hammer. Hammer maintains the clinch.
Hammer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vanovcan pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer works over Vanovcan with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammer landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer postures up in Vanovcan's guard and throws a big left but Vanovcan blocks it.
Hammer preventing the sweep.
Vanovcan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Justina Vanovcan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vanovcan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hammer has managed to get both his arms back between Vanovcan's legs - danger averted.
Hammer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vanovcan's head.
Hammer looking to sit in guard and control but Vanovcan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vanovcan won't allow Hammer to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer controlling the position.
Hammer looking to control.
Antti Hammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vanovcan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Vanovcan from controlling successfully.
Vanovcan is looking to work some ground and pound but Hammer has wrist control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammer, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanovcan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vanovcan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Hammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hammer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Hammer!
A very excited looking Antti Hammer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nahka Vitonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derka Derka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitonen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Klamydia - Junttihinttirunkkari. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nahka Vitonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Derka Derka!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vitonen thows a body shot but no joy.
Derka moves in looking to clinch but Vitonen pushes him off.
Vitonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Derka's head backwards.
It looks like Derka Derka has been cut.
Vitonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Derka is just out of range.
Derka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Derka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vitonen as he jumps to the side.
Derka shoots in looking for a takedown. Vitonen tries to sprawl out of it but Derka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vitonen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vitonen dodges the punch combination from Derka.
Derka takes a swing at Vitonen's ribcage but misses.
Derka doesn't manage to clinch there - Vitonen circles away.
Vitonen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nahka Vitonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derka Derka.
Derka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vitonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vitonen misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Vitonen avoids the body shot from Derka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitonen takes a swing at Derka's ribcage but misses.
Derka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vitonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Derka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vitonen.
Vitonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vitonen keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Vitonen misses.
Derka clinches with his opponent.
Vitonen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Derka after a bit of a struggle.
Derka blocks an uppercut.
Vitonen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Derka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vitonen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
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!
Vitonen wants to stall.
Derka tries to throw a body punch but Vitonen avoids it by throwing Derka back against the cage.
Derka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vitonen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vitonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Derka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vitonen is looking to wear down Derka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vitonen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vitonen wants it to stay on the feet.
Derka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Derka throws a series of punches but Vitonen moves out of range.
Derka looks winded!
Vitonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Derka's head backwards.
Vitonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Derka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vitonen connects with a body shot that sends Derka's belly button to the back.
Derka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vitonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Derka Derka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Derka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vitonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vitonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vitonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vitonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vitonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Derka.
Derka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vitonen counters with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Derka Derka's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitonen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Derka.
Derka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vitonen lands a nice hook to Derka's body. Derka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vitonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Derka avoids the body shot from Vitonen.
Derka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vitonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Derka moves away.
Vitonen lands with a straight right. Derka didn't see that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Vitonen there.
Vitonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vitonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Derka at a distance.
Vitonen throws a shot from downtown. Derka moves away and avoids it.
Derka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The cut above Derka Derka's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vitonen swings for the body but Derka moves out of range.
Derka is trying desperately to land a takedown but Vitonen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Derka.
Derka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vitonen.
Derka walks into a stiff left hand from Vitonen.
Vitonen throws a shot from downtown. Derka moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitonen misses with a body shot.
Vitonen cracks Derka with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Derka looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vitonen finish him?
Derka is rocked!
Vitonen throws a hook but Derka blocks it.
Derka is still on wobbly legs! Can Vitonen finish him?
Derka slips a straight right by Vitonen.
Derka seems to have recovered his senses.
Derka shoots in but no luck this time.
Derka closes the distance but Vitonen moves to the side
and Vitonen counters with a right hand to the body.
Vitonen misses with a wild combination.
Horrible takedown by Derka or perhaps it was just good defense by Vitonen which made him look bad.
Derka shoots in for a takedown but Vitonen shows good takedown defense.
Vitonen pounces like a tiger and cracks Derka with a vicious hook! Derka is down but not out! Vitonen follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nahka Vitonen!
A victorious Nahka Vitonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Irwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen's entrance music is Marilyn Manson - Sweet Dreams. A fine choice. Irwin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: AC/DC - T.N.T. 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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212 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otto Jokinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Irwin!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irwin throws a lazy uppercut
and Jokinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Irwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jokinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Irwin throws a right hand that misses
and Jokinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Irwin thinking.
Jokinen connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jokinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Irwin. That did some damage!
Jokinen jabs at Irwin's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Jokinen.
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches.
Irwin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jokinen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Irwin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Irwin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Irwin wants to get back to striking at distance but Jokinen won't allow it.
Irwin is trying to break the clinch but Jokinen has him pressed against the cage.
Irwin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jokinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jokinen jumps guard and drags Irwin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jokinen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Irwin passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jokinen wants to control but Irwin postures up.
Irwin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jokinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Irwin tries to stand but Jokinen is controlling his head.
Jokinen is looking to reverse the position.
Jokinen is trying to control Irwin's posture but Irwin avoids it.
Jokinen is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Otto Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a leg kick which misses Irwin's front leg but catches the back leg as Irwin tries to avoid it.
Irwin misses with a hook
and Jokinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Irwin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jokinen lands a body shot.
Jokinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irwin.
Irwin throws a lazy uppercut
and Irwin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Irwin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen moves away from the strike by Irwin.
Irwin throws a lazy uppercut
and Jokinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Irwin looks winded!
Jokinen thuds his shin into the meat of Irwin's side.
Both fighters circling a little - Jokinen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jokinen lands with a shot to the body.
Jokinen digs a good hook to Irwin's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen digs a good hook to Irwin's body.
Irwin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jokinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jokinen works the jab nicely.
Jokinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jokinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Irwin takes one on the button.
Irwin blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Irwin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jokinen is looking to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen connects with a right hand. Irwin shakes it off.
Irwin misses with an uppercut
and Jokinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Jokinen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen cracks Irwin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Irwin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jokinen finish him?
Irwin is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen clinches with his opponent.
Irwin is still on wobbly legs! Can Jokinen finish him?
Knees to the body from Jokinen.
Irwin working hard to break the clinch.
Jokinen tries to land a knee to the head but Irwin blocks with his arms.
Jokinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irwin can do to turn this around?
Irwin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jokinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Irwin doesn't seem bothered though.
Irwin walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Jokinen swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Otto Jokinen!
Otto Jokinen retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Otto Jokinen, 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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