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UMMA - Poster boy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zork Nemesis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nemesis comes to the cage accompanied by Zork Nemesis. On his way into the cage it seems that Zork Nemesis has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Zork Nemesis seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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210 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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220 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zork Nemesis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Evans!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nemesis takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Nemesis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Evans's calf.
Nemesis misses with a body punch
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
Nemesis misses with the combination.
Nemesis works the jab nicely.
It looks like Marcus Evans has been cut.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nemesis moves away.
Evans darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Evans lands with a nice body punch.
Evans is looking to slow Nemesis down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nemesis.
Nemesis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Evans counters with a nice double leg into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Evans looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nemesis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Evans throws a big elbow that misses.
Evans advances to half guard.
Nemesis is refusing to be controlled, as Evans sits in half guard.
Nemesis wants to get back to his feet.
Evans trying to control from Nemesis's half guard. Nemesis has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nemesis wants to stand but Evans is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Evans trying to control but Nemesis is working from the bottom.
Nemesis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Evans is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Evans lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nemesis wants to stand and escape but Evans is having none of it.
Evans trying to control but Nemesis is working from the bottom.
Evans is working Nemesis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nemesis keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Evans prevents Nemesis from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans landing some decent shots from guard.
Nemesis is looking to stand up but Evans isn't so interested in that idea.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Nemesis is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nemesis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nemesis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Evans is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Evans won't allow Nemesis to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Evans wants to control from the top but Nemesis keeps moving.
Evans postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans trying to control but Nemesis is working from the bottom.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evans lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evans pushing down on Nemesis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nemesis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Evans.
Evans scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Evans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Evans's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nemesis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Nemesis.
Nemesis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nemesis misses with a body shot.
Evans feints and then cracks Nemesis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nemesis down.
Nemesis takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Nemesis is looking to wear down Evans with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nemesis misses with a right hand
and Evans counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nemesis thinking.
Nemesis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nemesis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A shot to the liver by Nemesis. Beautiful body shot.
Evans lands with a nice body punch.
Nemesis scores with a jab.
Evans tries to move into range but Nemesis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Evans fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nemesis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Nemesis tries a head kick but it misses.
Nemesis misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nemesis is out of range.
Evans lands a nice hook to Nemesis's body. Nemesis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Evans throws a low kick but Nemesis moves out of range easily.
Nemesis takes one to the chin there.
Nemesis throws the left hand but Evans avoids the punch easily.
Nemesis swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Nemesis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nemesis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Evans lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Evans wants to slow Nemesis down by chopping away at his legs.
Evans finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. Nemesis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nemesis tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Nemesis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nemesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Evans tries a low kick but Nemesis avoids it.
Evans bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nemesis's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nemesis throws a big shot that misses.
Evans displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nemesis.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nemesis misses with a left hand
and Evans counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Evans lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Evans tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nemesis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Evans passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nemesis!
Evans thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemesis is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Evans punishing his opponent with strikes.
Evans controlling from the full mount.
Nemesis trying desperately to get to his feet.
Evans controlling from mount.
Evans landing strikes from the mount and Nemesis is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Evans working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Evans putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Evans scoring with strikes but Nemesis is staying in there.
Nemesis is in a horrible position here. Evans smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nemesis is rocked!
Evans jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nemesis manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Oh Nemesis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Evans scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Nemesis is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Evans can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Evans!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcus Evans thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Champ Bombada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Espinosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jesus Espinosa was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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32
175 lbs
23 - 21 - 0 |
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25
180 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
23 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Champ Bombada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesus Espinosa!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Espinosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Bombada.
Espinosa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Espinosa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Espinosa misses with a looping left.
Bombada misses with a few strikes there.
Espinosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Espinosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bombada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Bombada.
Espinosa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bombada to score with a decent uppercut.
Bombada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Bombada.
No joy there for Espinosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Espinosa looks winded!
Espinosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Espinosa staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Bombada.
Espinosa throws out a loose jab but Bombada uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Espinosa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Espinosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bombada.
Espinosa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Espinosa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Espinosa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Espinosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Espinosa swings widly with a right hand
and Bombada counters with a right hand to the body.
Espinosa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bombada.
Bombada lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bombada throws a right hand that Espinosa ducks under and follows up with a left that Espinosa also avoids with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Bombada checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice body punch from Bombada.
Espinosa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombada defending well as Espinosa loads up on a big left hand.
Bombada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Espinosa.
Espinosa tries to land a front kick but Bombada steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Espinosa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Espinosa ducks right into an uppercut from Bombada.
Bombada is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bombada throws an overhand right that lands on Espinosa's shoulder, as Espinosa tries to avoid the shot.
Espinosa throws a jab when Bombada was well out of range.
Bombada lands a jab to Espinosa's midsection.
Bombada throws a lazy right hand but Espinosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Espinosa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bombada scores with a hook to the body. Espinosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Espinosa throws a right and a left that Bombada avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espinosa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bombada.
Espinosa is rocked!
OH! Espinosa has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Bombada smells blood and charges in for the finish! Bombada unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Espinosa sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Champ Bombada!
Champ Bombada bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Veli Pirinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armand Agasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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180 lbs
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184 lbs
20 - 16 - 0 |
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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
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Veli Pirinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armand Agasi!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pirinen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Agasi looks to land a left hand but Pirinen moved out of range nicely.
Agasi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pirinen throws a head kick but Agasi moves out of range.
Pirinen misses with a hook.
Agasi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pirinen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Agasi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pirinen.
A bone on bone clash there as Agasi blocks the leg kick.
Pirinen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Agasi is looking to work some ground and pound but Pirinen has wrist control.
Pirinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Agasi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Agasi preventing the sweep.
Agasi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Agasi works over Pirinen with some ground and pound from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pirinen working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agasi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pirinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Agasi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Agasi trying to control but Pirinen is working from the bottom.
Pirinen has momentary wrist control but Agasi slips an elbow through the middle.
Agasi forces his way into half guard.
Pirinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Agasi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agasi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pirinen manages to get to full guard.
Agasi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pirinen keeping full guard, as Agasi tries to pass.
Pirinen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Agasi!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pirinen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Agasi because Pirinen loaded up on that one.
Pirinen looking to control but Agasi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pirinen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agasi regains half guard.
Agasi is pressing down on Pirinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Agasi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pirinen defends well.
Pirinen wants to control from the top but Agasi keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agasi looking for subs off his back but Pirinen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Agasi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pirinen.
Pirinen is working for a kimura but Agasi is defending it quite comfortably.
Pirinen is keen to just control but Agasi is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Agasi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Armand Agasi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pirinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Agasi.
Pirinen lands with a nice body punch.
Pirinen scores with a jab. Agasi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Agasi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pirinen.
Agasi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pirinen throws out the jab.
Agasi tests Pirinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pirinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Agasi is just out of range.
Pirinen lands with a cross.
Agasi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pirinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Agasi misses with a looping right.
Pirinen cracks the inside of Agasi's front leg.
Agasi ducks under a wild hook from Pirinen.
Pirinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pirinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pirinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agasi avoids the head kick by Pirinen.
Pirinen fails with the takedown.
Agasi tries to close the distance and clinch but Pirinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pirinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Agasi moves away.
Pirinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Agasi momentarily.
Pirinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pirinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Agasi is just out of range.
Agasi swings for the body but Pirinen moves out of range.
Agasi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pirinen.
Agasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pirinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pirinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Agasi fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Pirinen misses.
Pirinen looks for the body kick but Agasi saw that one coming.
Agasi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pirinen at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agasi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pirinen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Agasi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pirinen!
Agasi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pirinen tries to reverse the position but Agasi maintains control.
Agasi landing punches.
Agasi trying to control but Pirinen is having none of it.
Pirinen wants to control but Agasi is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agasi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Agasi tries to control but Pirinen wriggling away.
Agasi avoids the attempt from Pirinen to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agasi working the ground and pound effectively.
Pirinen gets back to half guard.
Agasi works his way into full mount!
Pirinen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Agasi landing shots from mount.
Agasi with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Agasi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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!
Agasi controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agasi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pirinen looks a forlorn figure.
Agasi lands a big shot there that rocks Pirinen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Agasi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Agasi lands a big shot there that rocks Pirinen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pirinen is rocked!
Armand Agasi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Agasi lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Pirinen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pirinen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pirinen gets back to half guard.
Pirinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Agasi is keen to just control but Pirinen is a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pirinen wants to improve his position but Agasi is controlling well.
Pirinen has hold of Agasi's hands but Agasi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pirinen is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Agasi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Agasi staying out of range there.
Agasi throws a right and a left that Pirinen avoids nicely.
Agasi throws a series of punches but Pirinen moves out of range.
Pirinen needs to keep his hands up - Agasi had a free shot at his head there.
Pirinen lands with a right hand.
Veli Pirinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pirinen misses with an uppercut
and Agasi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Agasi.
Agasi misses with a punch on the inside.
Pirinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pirinen stalling in the clinch.
Pirinen gets underhooks to prevent Agasi's takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Agasi fails to land.
Agasi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pirinen wants to break free but Agasi has control.
Pirinen misses with some punches.
Pirinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirinen working aggressively here.
Agasi wants a takedown.
Veli Pirinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armand Agasi.
Agasi lands with a right to the head.
Pirinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pirinen manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Pirinen. That snapped Agasi's head back.
Pirinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Agasi. That did some damage!
Pirinen throws a low kick but Agasi avoids it.
A big right from Pirinen misses.
Pirinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Agasi looks to land a combination but Pirinen avoids it well.
Agasi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pirinen avoids it really well and circles away.
Pirinen 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.
Veli Pirinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pirinen looks for the body kick but Agasi saw that one coming.
Veli Pirinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agasi gets a clinch.
Pirinen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Agasi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Agasi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pirinen pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pirinen.
Pirinen lands a nice hook to Agasi's body. Agasi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pirinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pirinen looks to throw the jab but Agasi is out of range.
Agasi wants to clinch but Pirinen slips to the side
and Pirinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Agasi tries to clinch but Pirinen is having none of it.
Pirinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Agasi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Agasi moves out of range as Pirinen throws a body kick.
No luck for Agasi with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Agasi. No joy for Pirinen on that attempt.
Pirinen misses with a leg kick.
Pirinen throws a sloppy body shot
and Agasi counters with a shoot takedown. Pirinen fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pirinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Agasi's guard.
Pirinen pushes down on Agasi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Agasi won't allow Pirinen to pass to mount.
Agasi trying to control here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pirinen tries to pass to full mount but Agasi defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pirinen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Agasi!
Armand Agasi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Agasi gets back to half guard.
Pirinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pirinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Agasi defending well though.
Pirinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Agasi's head.
Agasi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pirinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Agasi's head.
Pirinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Agasi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Veli Pirinen.
I think Agasi 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 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Veli Pirinen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Silsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Costanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silsa's entrance music is Candy by Robbie Williams. A fine choice. Costanza is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Do the Opposite. 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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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pertti Silsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Costanza!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costanza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Costanza wants to slow Silsa down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Costanza.
Silsa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costanza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silsa fails to land with a series of punches.
Costanza throws a head kick that misses.
Costanza throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Silsa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Costanza counters with a good low kick that Silsa was not able to check.
Silsa dodges the punch combination from Costanza.
That kick from Costanza tenderised Silsa's leg. Silsa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Costanza is looking to score with low kicks.
Costanza tests Silsa's chin there with a solid looking 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!
A swing and a miss from Silsa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Costanza.
Silsa throws a big shot that misses.
Silsa swats away the attempt to clinch by Costanza.
Silsa slips a jab and a cross from Costanza.
Costanza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Silsa tries to close the distance and clinch but Costanza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silsa throws a poor cross that misses
and Costanza counters with a good low kick that Silsa was not able to check.
Silsa misses with an uppercut
and Costanza counters with an outside leg kick.
Costanza throws a sloppy head kick and Silsa moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Costanza.
Costanza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Costanza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silsa throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silsa checks a leg kick nicely.
Silsa lands with a cross.
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!
Silsa throws an overhand right that lands on Costanza's shoulder, as Costanza tries to avoid the shot.
Silsa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silsa darts in trying to clinch
letting Costanza counter with a right hand.
Costanza misses with a hook to the body
and Silsa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silsa looks to throw the jab but Costanza is out of range.
Silsa moves out of range as Costanza strikes.
Silsa tries a head kick but it misses.
Pertti Silsa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silsa is defended easily by Costanza.
Silsa thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costanza tries to close the distance and clinch but Silsa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silsa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Costanza bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silsa's head backwards.
Silsa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Costanza lands a jab to the nose.
Costanza lands with a nice body kick.
Costanza moves in looking to clinch but Silsa pushes him off.
Silsa works Costanza's body with a nice hook.
Silsa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Costanza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Costanza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costanza throws a body punch but Silsa moves out of range.
Silsa throws a wild body kick that Costanza sees coming a mile off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silsa lands a nice hook to Costanza's body. Costanza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Costanza blocks a low kick nicely.
Costanza throws a front kick aimed at Silsa's knee but Silsa avoids it well.
Costanza throws a right hand that Silsa ducks under and follows up with a left that Silsa also avoids with ease.
Costanza slips under a jab from Silsa.
Silsa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silsa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silsa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Silsa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Costanza dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Costanza checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Costanza moves away from the strike by Silsa.
Silsa lands with an overhand left.
Costanza throws a lazy uppercut
and Silsa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Silsa lands a jab to Costanza's midsection.
Silsa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silsa moves into range and clinches up with Costanza.
Silsa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Costanzas head.
Silsa decides to pull guard.
Silsa keeping moving, preventing Costanza from controlling successfully.
Costanza controlling from the top position.
Silsa pulls Costanza in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costanza stopping the sweep attempt from Silsa.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costanza is looking to stand up but Silsa won't let him.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Daniel Costanza hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Silsa feints a jab promting Costanza to slip. Silsa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Costanza slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pertti Silsa is winning the standup battle so far.
Silsa tries to clinch but Costanza moves out of range.
Costanza moves away from the strike by Silsa.
Costanza cracks the inside of Silsa's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silsa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Costanza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silsa checks a leg kick.
Costanza jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costanza throws a hook but Silsa blocks it.
Silsa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Silsa throws a looping overhand right but Costanza ducks down to avoid it.
Silsa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Costanza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silsa throws an overhand right that lands on Costanza's shoulder, as Costanza tries to avoid the shot.
Costanza scores with a nice head shot.
Costanza throws a sloppy head kick and Silsa moves out of range easily.
Jab by Silsa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costanza wants to clinch but Silsa slips to the side
and Silsa counters by moving into the clinch.
Costanza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Costanza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Costanza.
Silsa tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Costanza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Costanza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Costanza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silsa.
Silsa tries to keep at a distance but Costanza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Costanza tries to work over Silsa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Costanza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Costanza has a couple of punches blocked by Silsa.
Silsa misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costanza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Silsa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silsa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Costanza looking to throw knees to the head but Silsa is blocking nicely.
Costanza working aggressively here.
Silsa controlling the action here for a moment.
Costanza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silsa.
Silsa misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silsa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silsa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Costanza obliges.
Costanza is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pertti Silsa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Silsa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costanza moves away.
Silsa tries to move into range but Costanza moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silsa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Costanza in his tracks.
Costanza tries to clinch but Silsa moves out of range.
Costanza staying out of range there.
Costanza tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silsa blocks a low kick nicely.
Silsa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Silsa punishes Costanza's body with a nice straight punch.
Costanza walks into a stiff left hand from Silsa.
Silsa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Costanza but Costanza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Costanza.
Daniel Costanza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silsa misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Costanza.
Nice defenses there by Silsa.
A cross from Costanza lands.
Silsa misses with a two punch combination.
A good leg kick by Costanza.
Silsa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silsa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silsa throws a sloppy head kick and Costanza moves out of range easily.
Silsa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice uppercut there from Costanza.
Costanza throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Costanza.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costanza lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Costanza connects with a looping right hand.
Silsa misses the jab.
Costanza throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Costanza.
A swing and a miss from Silsa.
Costanza throws a lazy right hand but Silsa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Costanza lands a head kick!
Silsa misses with a body shot.
Silsa misses with a takedown attempt - Costanza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silsa blocks a low kick nicely.
Costanza throws a low kick but Silsa avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Costanza. That's going to slow Silsa down.
A big right from Silsa misses.
Costanza avoids the body shot from Silsa.
Silsa tries to clinch but Costanza moves out of range.
Costanza moves forwards but Silsa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Costanza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Costanza lands a high kick!
Silsa fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pertti Silsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silsa swats away the attempt to clinch by Costanza.
Silsa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silsa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Costanza.
Costanza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costanza is looking to slow Silsa down with leg kicks.
Costanza throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Costanza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silsa moves out of range of the body kick.
Silsa misses with a body punch
and Costanza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silsa thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Costanza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Costanza has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Costanza!
A very excited looking Daniel Costanza 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Numero Cero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Kerjalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cero's entrance music is Hate Me Now - Nas. A fine choice. Kerjalainen has chosen krolithika as his entrance music. Numero Cero could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Keijo Kerjalainen's chin.
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29
160 lbs
16 - 10 - 1 |
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28
168 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Cero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keijo Kerjalainen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerjalainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kerjalainen throws a head kick that misses.
Kerjalainen throws a leg kick but Cero sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kerjalainen is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Cero.
Cero scores with a jab to the head.
Cero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kerjalainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cero pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kerjalainen is out of range and Cero settles back down.
Good exchange - Cero coming out on top.
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!
Kerjalainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kerjalainen is rocked!
Numero Cero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerjalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by Cero there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kerjalainen blocks a head kick by Cero.
Kerjalainen ducks right into an uppercut from Cero.
Kerjalainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Cero finish him?
It looks like Keijo Kerjalainen has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cero is looking to clinch but Kerjalainen is avoiding it.
Kerjalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kerjalainen seems to have recovered his senses.
Kerjalainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kerjalainen tries to move into range but Cero moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kerjalainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cero loads up on a big right hand but Kerjalainen slips the punch.
Cero misses the shot to the body.
Kerjalainen slips under a jab from Cero.
Cero blocks a low kick nicely.
Cero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kerjalainen checks a leg kick.
Cero missing with a left hand there. Kerjalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cero lands a big head kick that sends Kerjalainen to the canvas! Cero follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Numero Cero!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Numero Cero made sure he mentioned Namunamu Clothing , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebowski comes to the cage accompanied by VHB - Freedom Fighter. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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279 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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeffrey Lebowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Enzo Soprano!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Soprano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Soprano.
Lebowski misses with a hook. Soprano ducked under it nicely.
Soprano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lebowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soprano. Lebowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lebowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soprano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soprano lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Jeffrey Lebowski has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lebowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lebowski misses with a hook.
Soprano lands a slapping body shot.
Lebowski stuns Soprano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Soprano lands with a shot to the body.
Lebowski is breathing heavily.
Soprano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lebowski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Soprano throws a shot from downtown. Lebowski moves away and avoids it.
Enzo Soprano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Soprano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Soprano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Soprano lands a slapping body shot.
Soprano looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano postures up in Lebowski's guard and throws a big left but Lebowski blocks it.
Soprano trying to control but Lebowski is working from the bottom.
Soprano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soprano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lebowski has momentary wrist control but Soprano slips an elbow through the middle.
Soprano throws a big right hand that misses.
Soprano throwing strikes from guard but Lebowski blocks nicely.
Soprano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lebowski is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Soprano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soprano seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Soprano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Soprano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Soprano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lebowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Soprano wants to control from the top but Lebowski keeps moving.
Soprano throws an elbow that misses. Lebowski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Soprano's guard. Nice move by Lebowski!
Soprano controlling Lebowski's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soprano trying to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Enzo Soprano was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Soprano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lebowski.
Lebowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soprano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Lebowski misses its intended target.
Soprano lands with a cross.
Soprano lands a jab.
Soprano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lebowski.
Lebowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soprano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Soprano! Lebowski is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enzo Soprano!
Our winner, Enzo Soprano, 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ting Yan Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slopey Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wang's entrance music is Minority - Green Day. A fine choice. Smith has chosen Jawga Boyz - Rollin Like A Redneck as his entrance music. Ting Yan Wang could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Slopey Smith's chin.
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30
195 lbs
24 - 12 - 1 |
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185 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ting Yan Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slopey Smith!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Wang misses its intended target.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wang digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the body from Wang misses
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Smith is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wang takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smith landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wang working to try and regain half guard.
Smith dominating with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wang is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wang is rocked!
Wang is trying to escape the mount.
Oh Wang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Wang! Smith sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Wang and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Slopey Smith!
Post fight, an emotional Slopey Smith said 'Hey y'all! Slopey here! Well I guess y'all already know that since this is not a telephone but a microphone you know... Soooo, luckily I won as I was promised a trip to a redneck amusement park if I won you know! And I won! You know.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kazuki Yasuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamey Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazuki Yasuda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kazuki Yasuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamey Mills!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yasuda lands with a cross.
Yasuda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mills has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kazuki Yasuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yasuda tries to score with a low kick but Mills moves his leg out of the way.
Yasuda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yasuda.
Mills's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yasuda connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mills scrambles back to his feet.
Mills on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yasuda misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yasuda.
That kick from Yasuda tenderised Mills's leg. Mills is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mills chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yasuda can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yasuda.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yasuda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good leg kick by Yasuda there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasuda lands a leg kick that knocks Mills off balance momentarily.
Mills's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yasuda looks to land a right hand but Mills moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Yasuda.
Yasuda tries a low kick but Mills avoids it.
Yasuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mills.
Yasuda slaps away a takedown attempt from Mills, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yasuda is looking to score with low kicks.
Yasuda moves away from the strike by Mills.
Kazuki Yasuda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mills misses with a straight left.
Mills checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills looking to score a takedown here. Yasuda is defending well but Mills drives through and ends up in Yasuda's guard.
Mills is fighting to break Yasuda's control of his arms but Yasuda is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mills stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yasuda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mills trying to control but Yasuda is working from the bottom.
Yasuda looking to control.
Mills with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mills trying to control but Yasuda is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Donk. Yasuda catches Mills right on the button with a cross.
Yasuda tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mills is able to avoid easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yasuda 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 Mills has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mills and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mills's sensitive parts.
Mills has managed to clinch.
Mills swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yasuda blocking some punches.
Yasuda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mills drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yasuda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yasuda lands a leg kick that knocks Mills off balance momentarily.
Yasuda closes the distance and clinches.
Yasuda presses Mills against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Yasuda.
Yasuda lands with a light punch inside.
Yasuda trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mills.
A short right from Yasuda on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yasuda tries to land knees in the clinch but Mills avoids the damage to the body.
Yasuda lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mills trying to control the position but instead, Yasuda has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mills into the cage.
Mills drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kazuki Yasuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamey Mills.
Mills misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Yasuda.
Mills digs a right hand into Yasuda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yasuda's gas tank.
Mills blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mills lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mills working aggressively here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yasuda lands with a right to the head.
Mills has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yasuda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mills tries to throw a body punch but Yasuda avoids it by throwing Mills back against the cage.
Yasuda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yasuda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuki Yasuda dominated that round.
That's time! Yasuda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yasuda is looking to chop away at Mills's legs.
Mills takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yasuda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yasuda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Yasuda.
Mills fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yasuda to the ground. Mills is now in Yasuda's guard.
Mills looking to pass the guard.
Yasuda has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yasuda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Yasuda lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mills!
Mills is trying to escape the mount.
Yasuda controlling from the full mount.
Mills is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mills is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mills tries to hold on but Yasuda pushes him away.
Yasuda looking to control but Mills is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mills is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda content just to control the position here.
Mills slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mills tries to get to full guard but Yasuda has control of the leg.
Kazuki Yasuda has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mills shoots in for a takedown but Yasuda shows good takedown defense.
Yasuda misses with a low kick.
Yasuda scores with a body shot.
Yasuda throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yasuda.
That kick from Yasuda tenderised Mills's leg. Mills is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice straight punches there by Yasuda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yasuda.
Yasuda lands a jab to the head.
Yasuda throws a low kick but Mills moves out of range easily.
Yasuda is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yasuda tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mills counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yasuda is looking to clinch but Mills is avoiding it.
Yasuda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yasuda getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yasuda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mills has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yasuda.
Yasuda tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mills is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills just misses with a punch to the body.
Yasuda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick from Yasuda.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yasuda.
Mills takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yasuda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yasuda misses with a low kick.
Mills looks to land a left hand but Yasuda moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mills checks the leg kick.
Mills takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yasuda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuki Yasuda 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Yasuda throws a hook but Mills blocks it.
Yasuda tries to work over Mills's front leg with a kick but Mills checks it.
Yasuda fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mills checks it well.
Yasuda throws a hook but Mills avoids it easily.
Yasuda thows a body shot but no joy.
Yasuda tried to score with a low kick but Mills checks it.
Yasuda throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Yasuda.
Yasuda fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mills checks it well.
Yasuda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yasuda wants to land a leg kick but Mills is out of range.
Mills has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yasuda is defending well.
Yasuda blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Yasuda.
Yasuda lands an uppercut.
Yasuda can't find room to land a body shot as Mills controls the action.
Yasuda lands with a left to the head.
Mills takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mills takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mills takes a shot to the head.
The referee calls for Yasuda to work.
Yasuda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mills is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yasuda tries to work over Mills's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mills swings wildly with an uppercut but Yasuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yasuda tries a body shot but Mills blocks it.
Yasuda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yasuda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda looking to throw knees to the head but Mills is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Yasuda.
Mills lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yasuda backwards.
Mills has Yasuda pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yasuda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kazuki Yasuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamey Mills.
Mills has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yasuda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mills prevents a body shot from Yasuda.
Yasuda tries a body shot but Mills blocks it.
Yasuda lands an elbow just above Mills 's eye.
Yasuda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yasuda looking to slow down the pace here.
Mills takes a shot to the head.
Kazuki Yasuda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yasuda blocks an uppercut.
Mills is trying to drag Yasuda to the mat but Yasuda just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mills goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yasuda prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills has Yasuda pushed against the cage.
Kazuki Yasuda has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yasuda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mills backwards.
Mills misses with the head strike.
Mills has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yasuda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mills wants a takedown but no success here.
Mills is trying to stall.
Yasuda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mills swings wildly with an uppercut but Yasuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mills tries to throw a body punch but Yasuda avoids it by throwing Mills back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills throws a punch but it's blocked by Yasuda.
Mills drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yasuda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mills is working for takedown but Yasuda is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mills wants a takedown but no success here.
Mills is looking for a takedown.
Jamey Mills has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Yasuda on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mills misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mills.
Mills misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuki Yasuda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yasuda, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuki Yasuda!
A victorious Kazuki Yasuda 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 Carlos Eduardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes to the cage accompanied by Marilyn Manson - Sweet Dreams. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
23 - 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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carlos Eduardo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen works Eduardo's body with a nice hook.
Eduardo keeps the fight on the outside.
Jokinen dodges the punch combination from Eduardo.
Eduardo scores with a body shot.
Jokinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Eduardo tried to score with a low kick but Jokinen checks it.
Jokinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Otto Jokinen has been cut.
Eduardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Eduardo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eduardo moves out of range as Jokinen throws a body kick.
Eduardo misses with a series of wild punches.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Eduardo throws a right hand that Jokinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jokinen also avoids with ease.
Eduardo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Eduardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jokinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Eduardo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jokinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Eduardo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jokinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jokinen throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen throws a push kick but Eduardo slaps the foot to one side.
Eduardo lands with an overhand left.
Jokinen wants to land a leg kick but Eduardo is out of range.
Jokinen catches Eduardo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Carlos Eduardo has been cut.
Eduardo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jokinen's sensitive parts.
Jokinen scores with a nice strike.
Jokinen clinches up against the cage.
Eduardo tries to work over Jokinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eduardo can't find room to land a body shot as Jokinen controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Eduardo fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen missing with knees to the body.
Jokinen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Eduardo from controlling successfully.
Eduardo is looking to work some ground and pound but Jokinen has wrist control.
Jokinen working for a triangle but Eduardo defends it easily.
Jokinen has his foot on Eduardo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eduardo works his way back into a safe position though.
Eduardo wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo throws a big elbow that misses.
Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eduardo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eduardo landing some decent shots from guard.
Eduardo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eduardo trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Eduardo is looking to work some ground and pound but Jokinen has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eduardo is looking to work some ground and pound but Jokinen has wrist control.
Eduardo scoring with some ground and pound.
Eduardo tries to free his leg and advance position but Jokinen is retaining full guard.
Eduardo wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Jokinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eduardo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eduardo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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 Otto Jokinen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Eduardo slips under a jab.
Eduardo throws a low kick, looking for Jokinen's leg but Jokinen calmly moves out of range.
Eduardo scores with a spinning back kick!
Eduardo tried to score with a low kick but Jokinen checks it.
Eduardo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jokinen on the side of the head.
Jokinen lands an overhand right.
Jokinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick misses from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eduardo.
Eduardo looks to throw the jab but Jokinen is out of range.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Eduardo.
Eduardo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jokinen tries to work over Eduardo's front leg with a kick but Eduardo checks it.
Eduardo blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Eduardo is just out of range.
Eduardo checks a leg kick.
Eduardo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jokinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eduardo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jokinen is able to avoid easily.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jokinen is looking to clinch but Eduardo is avoiding it.
Eduardo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jokinen's head backwards.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jokinen. Eduardo shrugs it off though.
Eduardo tries to keep at a distance but Jokinen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Eduardo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jokinen up against the cage.
Eduardo working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen takes a shot to the head.
Jokinen tries to pull guard but Eduardo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Eduardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Eduardo's face.
Jokinen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jokinen fails to pull guard.
Jokinen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Eduardo wants to stall.
Jokinen blocking some punches.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Eduardo controls the action.
Jokinen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Eduardo has a couple of punches blocked by Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Eduardo just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokinen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jokinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eduardo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eduardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Jokinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jokinen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Eduardo takes a step back to recover.
An inside leg kick lands from Eduardo.
Jokinen tests Eduardo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jokinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Eduardo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Eduardo missing with a left hand there. Jokinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Eduardo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eduardo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eduardo scores with a hook to the body. Jokinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Eduardo.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eduardo motions for Jokinen to come forward. Eduardo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
Jokinen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Some wild striking there from Eduardo.
Eduardo throws a jab when Jokinen was well out of range.
Jokinen thows a body kick. Eduardo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jokinen cracks Eduardo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eduardo connects with a body shot.
Jokinen ducks right into an uppercut from Eduardo.
Eduardo misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Otto Jokinen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jokinen lands a big head kick that sends Eduardo tumbling to the mat! Jokinen takes a step backwards and waves Eduardo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eduardo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Eduardo swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen digs a good hook to Eduardo's body.
Jokinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Eduardo is rocked!
That has opened up Carlos Eduardo's cut even more.
Eduardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Eduardo swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen avoids the head kick by Eduardo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Eduardo connects with a body shot that sends Jokinen's belly button to the back.
Eduardo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jokinen will feel that in the morning.
Eduardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Eduardo.
Eduardo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Eduardo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jokinen circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eduardo jabs Jokinen right on the nose. Jokinen blinks but takes it well.
Eduardo thows a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Eduardo sprawling to the canvas! Eduardo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jokinen finish him?!
Eduardo is still on wobbly legs! Can Jokinen finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eduardo misses with a low kick.
Eduardo misses with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Eduardo.
Eduardo seems to have recovered his senses.
Eduardo throws a jab when Jokinen was well out of range.
Eduardo looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eduardo manages to avoid it.
Eduardo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jokinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jokinen wants to clinch.
Jokinen needs to keep his hands up - Eduardo had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen scores with a head kick.
Eduardo lands with a kick to the temple. Jokinen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jokinen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Eduardo - the referee stops the clock and Jokinen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Eduardo. Jokinen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A jab from Jokinen misses.
Jokinen throws a chopping leg kick but Eduardo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jokinen wants to clinch.
Jokinen tried to score with a low kick but Eduardo checks it.
Eduardo cracks Jokinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A low kick from Jokinen misses
and Jokinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eduardo throws the left hand but Jokinen avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Eduardo misses the target.
Eduardo thows a body shot but no joy.
Eduardo scores with a punch to the head.
A slow jab from Eduardo misses its intended target.
Jokinen cracks Eduardo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Eduardo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eduardo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Eduardo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eduardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jokinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jokinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Eduardo checks it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eduardo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen delivers a nice body kick.
Eduardo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jokinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jokinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jokinen. Eduardo shrugs it off though.
Jokinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jokinen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Eduardo.
The cut above Carlos Eduardo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jokinen throws a front kick that sends Eduardo stumbling back into the cage.
Eduardo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jokinen.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jokinen - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen misses with a two punch combination.
Jokinen cracks the inside of Eduardo's front leg.
Eduardo misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Jokinen clearly takes that round.
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.
Jokinen lands a head kick!
Eduardo loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
Eduardo is looking to slow Jokinen down with leg kicks.
Jokinen tries to clinch up.
Jokinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Eduardo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eduardo there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick misses from Eduardo.
Jokinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Eduardo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Eduardo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eduardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Eduardo misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely.
Eduardo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with a body kick.
Jokinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eduardo tests Jokinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Jokinen misses with a kick to the body.
Jokinen misses with a leg kick.
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Eduardo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jokinen counters by moving into the clinch.
Eduardo avoiding damage as Jokinen throws knees to the body.
A short right from Eduardo on the inside.
Eduardo blocks a body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to pull guard but Eduardo won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Jokinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Jokinen misses the target.
Jokinen moves in looking to clinch but Eduardo pushes him off.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Eduardo.
Jokinen lands a nice looking body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jokinen. That's going to slow Eduardo down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Eduardo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Eduardo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jokinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Otto Jokinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Jokinen throws a right and a left that Eduardo avoids nicely.
Eduardo tests Jokinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jokinen misses with a leg kick
and Eduardo counters with a good low kick that Jokinen was not able to check.
Jokinen slips under a jab from Eduardo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Jokinen tries to land a front kick but Eduardo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jokinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eduardo.
Jokinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Eduardo missing with a left hand there. Jokinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jokinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jokinen tries to clinch but Eduardo is having none of it.
A left lands for Jokinen.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick from Eduardo.
Eduardo takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen staying out of range there.
Eduardo blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen feints and then cracks Eduardo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eduardo down.
Eduardo misses the shot to the body.
Eduardo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Eduardo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen misses with a leg kick
and Eduardo counters with a low kick, right behind Jokinen 's knee.
Jokinen lands a high kick!
Nice body kick from Eduardo.
Eduardo lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Eduardo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jokinen.
Eduardo throws a front kick aimed at Jokinen's knee but Jokinen avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Jokinen had his way with Carlos Eduardo in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Jokinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Eduardo tries to land a leg kick but Jokinen saw it coming and moves away.
A good leg kick by Jokinen.
Eduardo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jokinen throws a leg kick which misses Eduardo's front leg but catches the back leg as Eduardo tries to avoid it.
Jokinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eduardo doesn't seem bothered though.
Eduardo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jokinen feints and then cracks Eduardo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eduardo down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen lands with a straight right. Eduardo didn't see that one coming.
Eduardo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jokinen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Eduardo will feel that in the morning.
Jokinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eduardo walks into a stiff left hand from Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eduardo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eduardo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jokinen 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 Eduardo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Eduardo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Eduardo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eduardo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Eduardo jabs Jokinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Eduardo takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen scores with the left hand. Eduardo knows he should have avoided that one.
Jokinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eduardo can do to turn this around?
Eduardo tries a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
Jokinen motions for Eduardo to come forward. Jokinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen lands a jab to the nose.
Eduardo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jokinen.
Eduardo misses with a body kick.
Eduardo throws a leg kick but Jokinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Otto Jokinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jokinen. Jokinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Crunch! Jokinen slams his shin into Eduardo's torso.
Jokinen thumps Eduardo with a low kick.
Jokinen throws the kick towards the body but Eduardo avoids it.
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!
Jokinen lands a head shot.
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen misses with a body kick.
Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on Eduardo's shoulder, as Eduardo tries to avoid the shot.
Eduardo dodges the punch combination from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Eduardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen dodges the punch combination from Eduardo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Eduardo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Eduardo throws an overhand right that lands on Jokinen's shoulder, as Jokinen tries to avoid the shot.
Eduardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen gets a clinch.
Jokinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eduardo avoids it.
Jokinen lands with a left to the head.
Jokinen lands a good knee to the midsection. Eduardo won't want to take too many of those.
Eduardo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Eduardo misses with the head strike.
Eduardo looking to slow down the pace here.
Eduardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carlos Eduardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eduardo can't break the clinch.
Jokinen tries to pull guard but Eduardo holds him up against the cage and eventually Jokinen drops back down to his feet.
Eduardo is looking to control Jokinen's arms but Jokinen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eduardo has his back to the cage.
Eduardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eduardo is trying to force a seperation but Jokinen has the dominant position.
Eduardo lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen tries a body shot but Eduardo blocks it.
Eduardo avoiding damage as Jokinen throws knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eduardo blocks it with crossed arms.
Jokinen lands a nice uppercut.
Jokinen blocks a body shot from Eduardo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otto Jokinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jokinen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otto Jokinen!
Otto Jokinen retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Otto Jokinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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