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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Censor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parker McQuail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McQuail has chosen Glasgow Kiss as his entrance music. Stevie Censor had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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169 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stevie Censor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Parker McQuail!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Censor connects with an inside leg kick.
McQuail connects with a body shot.
Censor scores with a head kick. McQuail tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Censor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McQuail.
Censor misses with a head kick.
Censor doesn't manage to clinch there - McQuail circles away.
Censor lands a big head kick that sends McQuail tumbling to the mat! Censor takes a step backwards and waves McQuail back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McQuail is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McQuail takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McQuail is still on wobbly legs! Can Censor finish him?
McQuail looks winded!
Censor seems to be stalking McQuail here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! McQuail drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Stevie Censor!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Rostowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Talentti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rostowski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, VITER - Marichka. Talentti has chosen Metallica - Ecstasy Of Gold as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Rostowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Talentti!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rostowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Talentti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rostowski somewhat.
Talentti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Talentti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Talentti slaps away a takedown attempt from Rostowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch combination from Talentti misses.
No joy there for Talentti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Talentti tries to clinch up
and Rostowski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Talentti's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rostowski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rostowski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Some wild striking there from Talentti.
Rostowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrzej Rostowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rostowski shoots in for a takedown but Talentti shows good takedown defense.
Rostowski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski slips a jab and a cross from Talentti.
A left lands for Talentti.
Rostowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Talentti shoots in and bounces Rostowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rostowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rostowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Talentti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Talentti postures up in Rostowski's guard and throws a big left but Rostowski blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski keeping full guard, as Talentti tries to pass.
Rostowski has his foot on Talentti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Talentti works his way back into a safe position though.
Rostowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Talentti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Talentti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rostowski is breathing heavily.
Talentti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Talentti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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!
Talentti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Talentti drops back looking for a leg! Rostowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rostowski manages to kick Talentti off! Talentti jumps back into Rostowski's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rostowski is looking to stand up but Talentti isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rostowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rostowski looking for a guillotine here but Talentti defends easily.
Rostowski trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Talentti sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rostowski's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rostowski is looking for a sweep. Talentti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Talentti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rostowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Talentti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Rostowski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rostowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rostowski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rostowski showed some decent athleticism there.
Rostowski wants to work for an arm triangle but Talentti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Talentti wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rostowski is looking for a kimura here.
Rostowski is working for an americana but Talentti has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Rostowski was thinking about the submission.
Rostowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Talentti manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rostowski has Talentti in his guard.
Talentti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rostowski is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Talentti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Talentti cracks Rostowski with a solid left hand.
Andrzej Rostowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Talentti is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rostowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Talentti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Talentti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rostowski is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Talentti rolls with it to try and escape but Rostowski cranks on the arm and Talentti is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrzej Rostowski!
Andrzej Rostowski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Suliman Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiraphon Jr Phuttharaksa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phuttharaksa has chosen TP outro as his entrance music. Thiraphon Jr Phuttharaksa has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Suliman Kane's chin.
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Suliman Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thiraphon Jr Phuttharaksa!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Phuttharaksa explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Phuttharaksa stuns Kane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kane closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kane seems to be working for a kimura but Phuttharaksa defends the submission attempt.
Phuttharaksa is trying to stand back up but Kane is controlling him
Kane is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Phuttharaksa looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuttharaksa kicks Kane off and gets back to his feet.
Phuttharaksa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kane tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Phuttharaksa is in Kane's guard.
Phuttharaksa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Phuttharaksa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kane manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Phuttharaksa has Kane in his guard.
Kane tries to free his leg and advance position but Phuttharaksa is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Phuttharaksa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kane drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Phuttharaksa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kane has Phuttharaksa in his guard.
Phuttharaksa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kane looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kane looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kane!
Kane decides to stand up, so the ref orders Phuttharaksa to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuttharaksa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Phuttharaksa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kane is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Phuttharaksa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kane, who protects the arm well.
Phuttharaksa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phuttharaksa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Phuttharaksa tries for a kimura but Kane is defending well.
Phuttharaksa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Phuttharaksa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kane can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phuttharaksa is trying to get an arm triangle but Kane is defending well.
Phuttharaksa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Phuttharaksa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiraphon Jr Phuttharaksa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Phuttharaksa.
Phuttharaksa gets a double leg takedown into Kane's guard.
Phuttharaksa passes Kane's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kane controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kane manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Phuttharaksa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kane looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kane looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kane!
Kane decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kane.
Kane wants to control for a moment but Phuttharaksa uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kane is looking for a kimura here.
Phuttharaksa has one foot on Kane's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Suliman Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phuttharaksa throws a series of punches but Kane avoids them all with ease.
Kane lands a head shot.
Kane is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Phuttharaksa's half 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!
Kane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phuttharaksa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kane has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Phuttharaksa works to full guard.
Suliman Kane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuttharaksa is working an open guard so Kane takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Phuttharaksa looking to score a takedown here. Kane is defending well but Phuttharaksa drives through and ends up in Kane's guard.
Phuttharaksa has gone for a leg lock! Kane slips out almost immediately though and dives into Phuttharaksa's guard.
Kane is looking to pass into half guard but Phuttharaksa pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Phuttharaksa is in guard.
Kane keeping full guard, as Phuttharaksa tries to pass.
Phuttharaksa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Phuttharaksa's guard.
Kane stands up from Phuttharaksa's guard - Kane perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kane tries to clinch up
and Phuttharaksa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phuttharaksa is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kane still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kane has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Kane tries for a kimura but Phuttharaksa is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suliman Kane dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Phuttharaksa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Phuttharaksa showed some decent athleticism there.
Phuttharaksa is working for a kimura but Kane is defending it quite comfortably.
Phuttharaksa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kane defends it well.
Kane gets full guard.
Phuttharaksa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Phuttharaksa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kane really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Phuttharaksa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuttharaksa wants to pass the guard but Kane is keeping the position.
Phuttharaksa being controlled here momentarily.
Phuttharaksa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kane controls Phuttharaksa momentarily but Phuttharaksa frees himself.
Kane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Phuttharaksa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kane working a defensive guard here.
Phuttharaksa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phuttharaksa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Phuttharaksa is aware though and is defending well.
Kane can't keep his opponent in guard - Phuttharaksa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Phuttharaksa seems to be working for a kimura but Kane defends the submission attempt.
Phuttharaksa is looking for submissions but instead, Kane has regained full guard.
Kane has control of Phuttharaksa's left arm, preventing Phuttharaksa from doing any damage.
Phuttharaksa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane looking for a guillotine here but Phuttharaksa defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuttharaksa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Phuttharaksa defends well.
Phuttharaksa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kane looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kane looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kane!
Phuttharaksa is not content to let Kane control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane stands up.
Phuttharaksa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phuttharaksa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thiraphon Jr Phuttharaksa.
Well Phuttharaksa 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiraphon Jr Phuttharaksa!
Thiraphon Jr Phuttharaksa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henderson Braga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Burger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Burger will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henderson Braga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard Burger!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Burger enables Braga to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Burger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Burger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Braga wants to control from the top but Burger keeps moving.
Burger wants to get back to his feet but Braga is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Braga postures up and lands a big shot to Burger's brow.
Braga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Braga prevents Burger from getting back to his feet.
Braga connects with a couple of short punches.
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!
Braga pushes down on Burger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Braga is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Braga is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Burger!
Braga content just to control the position here.
Braga with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braga content just to control the position here.
Braga tries to control but Burger wriggling away.
Braga controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Braga landing punches.
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!
Braga controlling the pace for now.
Braga dominating with strikes here.
Braga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Braga dominating with strikes here.
Burger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Braga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Burger is squirming around, avoiding Braga's attempts to control the action.
Braga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burger is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Braga.
Braga content just to control the position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braga seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Burger for as long as he can get away with.
Braga lands a big shot to the head and Burger winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Henderson Braga!
Henderson Braga bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iivana Jalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bong Ki Duk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jalo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Aino Venna - Waltz to Paris. Ki Duk is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by north korea's national anthem. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iivana Jalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bong Ki Duk!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Jalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jalo throws a shot from downtown. Ki Duk moves away and avoids it.
Bong Ki Duk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ki Duk scores with a body shot.
Ki Duk's corner calls for a 1-2. Ki Duk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ki Duk looks to land a combination but Jalo avoids it well.
Ki Duk stalks Jalo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jalo's face. Jalo staggers backwards, shaken.
Jalo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jalo blocks a head kick by Ki Duk.
Jalo avoids the head kick by Ki Duk.
Jalo throws a jab when Ki Duk was well out of range.
Jalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jalo misses with a lunging right hand
and Ki Duk counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ki Duk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jalo's head.
Ki Duk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jalo.
Ki Duk fails to land with a series of punches.
Ki Duk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Jalo does it's job there.
Ki Duk tries to clinch up but Jalo circles away and keeps his distance.
Jalo tries a head kick but it misses.
Jalo misses with an uppercut.
Ki Duk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jalo manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki Duk moves away from the strike by Jalo.
An inside leg kick lands from Ki Duk.
Jalo tries a head kick but it misses.
Ki Duk throws a chopping leg kick but Jalo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ki Duk throws a lazy right hand but Jalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ki Duk clinches up with Jalo and pushes him back against the cage.
Ki Duk is stalling here.
Ki Duk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jalo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ki Duk misses with an elbow strike.
Jalo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ki Duk fails to land.
Jalo leaning against his opponent.
Jalo seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Jalo misses with a body punch.
A short left from Ki Duk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalo takes a shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Jalo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jalo blocking some punches.
Ki Duk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jalo struggles to land a body shot inside as Ki Duk controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ki Duk pushes off an throws an elbow but Jalo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jalo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jalo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ki Duk throws a head kick but Jalo moves out of range.
Ki Duk throws a good cross that connects.
Ki Duk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jalo tries to bum rush Ki Duk with a series of wild strikes but Ki Duk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ki Duk ducks under a wild hook from Jalo.
Jalo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ki Duk lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ki Duk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalo avoids the head kick by Ki Duk.
Jalo misses the jab.
Jalo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jalo looks to throw the jab but Ki Duk is out of range.
Ki Duk throws the kick towards the body but Jalo avoids it.
Ki Duk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice combination there by Ki Duk.
Ki Duk moves away from the strike by Jalo.
Ki Duk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jalo misses with a low kick.
Ki Duk is looking to clinch.
Ki Duk scores with a leg kick.
Jalo throws a combination. Ki Duk tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Bong Ki Duk has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ki Duk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ki Duk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ki Duk works over Jalo's head and body with a nice combination.
Jalo misses with a hook.
Jalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ki Duk.
Jalo throws a looping overhand right but Ki Duk ducks down to avoid it.
Jalo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jalo throws a shot from downtown. Ki Duk moves away and avoids it.
Ki Duk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ki Duk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ki Duk ducks under a wild hook from Jalo.
Ki Duk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jalo blocks a head kick by Ki Duk.
Ki Duk throws a head kick that misses.
Ki Duk tries to clinch but Jalo moves out of range.
Ki Duk throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ki Duk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jalo loads up on a big right hand but Ki Duk slips the punch.
A slow jab from Jalo misses its intended target.
Jalo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Decent striking displayed by Jalo there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bong Ki Duk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bong Ki Duk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A slow jab from Ki Duk misses its intended target.
Jalo swings widly with a right hand
and Ki Duk counters by clinching up.
Ki Duk struggles to land a body shot inside as Jalo controls his hands.
Ki Duk throws a punch but it's blocked by Jalo.
Nice body punch from Jalo.
Ki Duk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jalo looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ki Duk.
Ki Duk working aggressively here.
Jalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Ki Duk scores with a shot to the side of Jalo's head.
Ki Duk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jalo struggles to land a body shot inside as Ki Duk controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ki Duk is leaning against Jalo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ki Duk.
Bong Ki Duk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ki Duk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki Duk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jalo backwards.
Jalo blocks an elbow strike from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ki Duk throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jalo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ki Duks head.
Jalo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ki Duk backwards.
Ki Duk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Ki Duk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jalo prevents a body shot from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jalo's elbow.
Ki Duk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ki Duk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ki Duk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jalo's hands.
Ki Duk tries to clinch but Jalo is having none of it.
Ki Duk feints a jab promting Jalo to slip. Ki Duk then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jalo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ki Duk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jalo rather than just go for the knockout.
Jalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ki Duk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jalo looks to throw the jab but Ki Duk is out of range.
Ki Duk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ki Duk lands a jab to Jalo's midsection.
Ki Duk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ki Duk.
Ki Duk throws a lazy head kick
letting Jalo counter with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ki Duk.
A shot to the liver by Jalo. Beautiful body shot.
Jalo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ki Duk counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jalo throws a leg kick
and Ki Duk counters with a nice leg kick.
Ki Duk scores with a jab to the body.
Ki Duk tried to score with a low kick but Jalo checks it.
Ki Duk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jalo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bong Ki Duk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jalo finds it's way through Ki Duk's defenses.
Ki Duk lands with a kick to the temple. Jalo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ki Duk throws out a loose jab but Jalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jalo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ki Duk clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Jalo.
A shot in the inside from Jalo.
Ki Duk gets through Jalo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jalo has had enough of the clinch but Ki Duk keeps him there for the moment.
Ki Duk tries to work over Jalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ki Duk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jalo backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ki Duk.
A head punch on the inside from Ki Duk fails to land.
Ki Duk lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk misses with the head strike.
Jalo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ki Duk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jalo.
Jalo manages to break the clinch.
Jalo sizes up Ki Duk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jalo missing with a left hand there. Ki Duk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ki Duk staying out of range there.
Ki Duk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ki Duk tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Ki Duk.
Jalo misses with a hook. Ki Duk ducked under it nicely.
Jalo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jalo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ki Duk throws a right and a left that Jalo avoids nicely.
Jalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ki Duk.
Jalo misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bong Ki Duk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bong Ki Duk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jalo swats away the attempt to clinch by Ki Duk.
Ki Duk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jalo.
Jalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ki Duk.
Jalo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ki Duk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A combination from Ki Duk does no damage.
Ki Duk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ki Duk misses with a series of wild punches.
Ki Duk tries to clinch but Jalo is having none of it.
Jalo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jalo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ki Duk tries a head kick but it misses.
Jalo throws a hook to the side of Ki Duk's head but Ki Duk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ki Duk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bong Ki Duk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ki Duk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki Duk scores with a kick to the body.
Jalo misses with a straight left.
A jab lands there for Jalo.
Ki Duk throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Jalo counter with a right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ki Duk.
Ki Duk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ki Duk jabs Jalo right on the nose. Jalo blinks but takes it well.
Ki Duk misses with a head kick.
A big right from Jalo misses.
Ki Duk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ki Duk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jalo.
Jalo throws a big shot that misses.
Ki Duk misses with a combination
and Jalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ki Duk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ki Duk moves out of range as Jalo strikes.
Jalo swats away the attempt to clinch by Ki Duk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jalo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jalo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ki Duk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ki Duk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ki Duk darts in trying to clinch
and Jalo counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Ki Duk.
Jalo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A leg kick checked by Jalo.
Ki Duk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jalo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ki Duk throws a leg kick
and Jalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Ki Duk looks to land a combination but Jalo avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jalo.
Jalo scores with a punch to the head.
Jalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ki Duk clinches.
Jalo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ki Duk avoiding damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ki Duk as Jalo tries to tie him up.
Jalo breaks the clinch.
Ki Duk slips a straight right by Jalo.
Ki Duk misses with a double jab.
Jalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jalo misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk scores with a kick to the body.
Ki Duk misses with a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ki Duk.
Ki Duk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ki Duk misses the shot to the body.
Ki Duk lands a leg kick that knocks Jalo off balance momentarily.
Iivana Jalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ki Duk slips under a jab.
Jalo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ki Duk in his tracks.
Ki Duk wants to clinch up but Jalo keeps it at a distance.
Ki Duk tries to bum rush Jalo with a series of wild strikes but Jalo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ki Duk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ki Duk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ki Duk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ki Duk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ki Duk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ki Duk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jalo walks into a jab.
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 Iivana Jalo.
Well Ki Duk 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bong Ki Duk!
In his post fight interview, Bong Ki Duk gave a big smile as he said 'all hail president kim il-sung, our father, kim jong-il, and supreme leader kim jong-un. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyry Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perkele has chosen Perkele as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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270 lbs
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241 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pyry Perkele!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Perkele lands a front kick.
Perkele tries a low kick but Drake avoids it.
Perkele throws a leg kick that misses.
Drake has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perkele.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perkele. Drake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perkele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Perkele.
Perkele throws a jab when Drake was well out of range.
Drake throws a series of punches but Perkele moves out of range.
Perkele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Perkele throws a chopping leg kick but Drake manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Perkele has taken the fight to the clinch.
Perkele holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Drake just leaning against Perkele, taking a breather.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Perkele.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Drake misses with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Drake takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Perkele as Drake tries to tie him up.
Perkele prevents a body shot from Drake.
Perkele throws an elbow but it misses.
Drake lands with a short shot to the head.
Drake creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Drake - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Drake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Drake on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drake tries to land knees in the clinch but Perkele avoids the damage to the body.
Perkele avoiding damage as Drake throws knees to the body.
Perkele is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Perkele blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Perkele.
Drake scores with a shot to the side of Perkele's head.
Drake leaning against his opponent.
Perkele tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drake just stands there and leans against the cage.
Perkele creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Perkele successfully pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Perkele working for a triangle but Drake defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Perkele is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drake is aware though and is defending well.
Drake preventing the sweep.
Drake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Perkele has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drake has managed to get both his arms back between Perkele's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake won't allow Perkele to sweep him here.
Perkele looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Perkele trying to control the position.
Perkele working for a triangle but Drake defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perkele is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyry Perkele dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Perkele throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Drake has Perkele up against the cage in a clinch.
Perkele blocks an elbow strike.
Drake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Perkele.
With the fighters up against the cage, Perkele throws an elbow but misses.
Perkele missing with knees to the body.
Perkele has Drake pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkele.
Perkele lands a left hand.
Drake scores with a hook to the body.
Perkele stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkele.
Perkele tries to pull guard but Drake holds him up against the cage and eventually Perkele drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkele.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Drake throws an elbow but misses.
Perkele is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Drake misses with an elbow strike.
Drake is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Perkele is trying to pull guard but Drake turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Drake misses with a punch to the body.
David Drake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Drake tries to work over Perkele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drake holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Perkele blocks a body shot from Drake.
With the fighters up against the cage, Perkele throws an elbow but misses.
Drake throws a punch but it's blocked by Perkele.
Drake pushes Perkele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perkele stalling.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele wants to stall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkele pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Perkele blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Perkele looking to slow down the pace here.
Perkele is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Drake to keep the fight standing.
David Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyry Perkele.
Perkele stalling the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drake.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pyry Perkele.
Perkele throws a hook but Drake blocks it.
Drake checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Drake checks a leg kick nicely.
Perkele swings for the body but Drake moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake throws a series of strikes that have Perkele backpedaling.
Perkele wants to slow Drake down by chopping away at his legs.
Drake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Drake creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Perkele displaying some good clinch control by pressing Drake up against the cage.
Perkele is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drake throws a head punch that misses.
Perkele's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perkele is defending well for now.
Drake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drake blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Perkele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perkele taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Perkele trying to control the position but instead, Drake has worked for underhooks and has pushed Perkele into the cage.
Drake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perkele avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Drake just misses with a elbow thrown towards Perkele's brow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drake blocks an elbow strike.
Perkele pressing his opponent against the cage.
Drake throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Drake dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Perkele.
Drake connects with a crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Drake, right into the meat.
Drake misses with a wild combination.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkele swats away the attempt to clinch by Drake.
Drake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perkele.
Drake stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Drake.
Drake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perkele.
Perkele looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Perkele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perkele.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake avoids the body shot from Perkele.
Drake throws a body punch but Perkele moves out of range.
Perkele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drake checks it well.
Drake throws the left hand but Perkele avoids the punch easily.
Perkele shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Drake chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Perkele can pounce on him.
Perkele scores with a decent looking hook.
Perkele throws a solid leg kick but Drake takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Perkele.
Drake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Perkele. Perkele obviously looking to wear him down.
Perkele walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Drake checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Drake staying out of range there.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkele.
A clash of legs there as Drake blocks the low kick.
Perkele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perkele misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake clobbers Perkele with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkele lands a jab to the head.
Drake throws a good cross that connects.
Perkele scores with a jab to the head.
Perkele misses with a leg kick.
A head kick from Drake lands but Perkele takes it in his stride.
Drake is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Drake throws a jab but it's blocked by Perkele.
Perkele moves out of range as Drake strikes.
Drake takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut lands for Drake. That snapped Perkele's head back.
Perkele misses with a low kick.
Drake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perkele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perkele throws an overhand right that lands on Drake's shoulder, as Drake tries to avoid the shot.
Drake lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele throws a low kick but Drake moves out of range easily.
Drake connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Drake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perkele circles away quickly and effectively.
Perkele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Drake.
An inside leg kick from Perkele misses.
Drake throws a one two combo.
Perkele is rocked!
Nice shot lands for Drake.
Perkele is still on wobbly legs! Can Drake finish him?
Perkele tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Drake is able to avoid easily.
Perkele throws a head kick but Drake moves out of range.
Drake cracks Perkele with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Perkele falls to his knees and Drake doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Drake!
David Drake seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kong King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Matsushita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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140 lbs
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141 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kong King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenji Matsushita!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
King avoids the head kick by Matsushita.
Matsushita tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matsushita just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsushita pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsushita fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
King closes the distance and clinches up with Matsushita, looking for a takedown. King pushes Matsushita against the cage but Matsushita circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kenji Matsushita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kong King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsushita just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsushita pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
King slips a jab from Matsushita.
Matsushita cracks the inside of King's front leg.
King takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
King shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsushita. Matsushita obviously looking to wear him down.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matsushita.
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!
Matsushita scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsushita misses with a head kick.
King fails with the takedown
and Matsushita counters with a straight right hand.
King tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matsushita sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.
King slaps away a takedown attempt from Matsushita, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matsushita scores with a leg kick.
Matsushita fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown by King or perhaps it was just good defense by Matsushita which made him look bad.
Matsushita misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King checks a low kick from Matsushita.
King moves out of range of the leg kick from Matsushita.
King tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matsushita swivels and escapes.
King shoots in but no luck this time.
Matsushita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Matsushita lands with a cross.
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsushita throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A good leg kick by Matsushita.
King fails to land the takedown.
Matsushita thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King blocks a low kick nicely.
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
King shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matsushita thumps King with a low kick.
Matsushita tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matsushita is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down King rather than just go for the knockout.
Matsushita misses with a hook
and King counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Matsushita!
King advances nicely into full mount.
Matsushita is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
King takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Matsushita gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Matsushita defends it well.
King stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsushita is trying to maintain the position but King is very close to passing his half guard.
King controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Matsushita 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.
Matsushita misses with a low kick.
Matsushita shoots in but King avoids the takedown attempt easily.
King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matsushita scores with a jab to the jaw.
King dives in and grabs Matsushita's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matsushita pushes down on King's head and hops out.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matsushita.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from King.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kong King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King shoots in looking for a takedown. Matsushita tries to sprawl out of it but King keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matsushita manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsushita.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King fails to land the takedown.
Matsushita closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming King to the mat! King manages to get full guard.
Matsushita not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
King keeping moving, preventing Matsushita from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kenji Matsushita was stalling too much, according to the referee.
King misses with a takedown
and Matsushita counters with a nice low kick that buckles King's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsushita feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to King's calf.
Matsushita scoring well with a low kick there.
Matsushita bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
King looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kenji Matsushita seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsushita throws a leg kick but King moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by King.
A swing and a miss from Matsushita.
Matsushita fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. King sprawls well initially but Matsushita persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Matsushita is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matsushita is taking a breather. King says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kenji Matsushita has got the better of the ground game so far.
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tries to roll over but Matsushita keeps him under control.
King keeping hold of Matsushita's head, controlling as best he can.
Matsushita missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matsushita.
Matsushita throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
King trying to hold on to Matsushita's head to control him but Matsushita postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Matsushita is trying to control. King wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Matsushita throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing King to regain full guard.
Matsushita trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King working a defensive guard here.
Matsushita wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Matsushita showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Matsushita leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
King is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matsushita throws a head kick that misses.
Matsushita throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Matsushita throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
Matsushita stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matsushita lands with a nice body punch.
Matsushita motions for King to come forward. Matsushita throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsushita displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
Matsushita finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matsushita scores with the left hand. King knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsushita connects with a leg kick. King looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matsushita throws a solid leg kick but King takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matsushita.
Matsushita finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matsushita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matsushita as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kong King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King checks the leg kick nicely there.
King misses with a takedown attempt - Matsushita sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matsushita feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matsushita sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Matsushita throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King working for a triangle but Matsushita defends it easily.
Matsushita passes easily into side control. Nice work.
King is trying to buck Matsushita off.
Matsushita grinds an elbow into King's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
King is working to avoid the ground and pound but Matsushita connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsushita in side control, throwing shots but King defends.
Matsushita scores with punches from side control.
Matsushita controlling the position.
King manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Matsushita is pressing down on King's thigh, looking to free his foot. King is holding on for now.
Matsushita thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.
King is looking to control Matsushita's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can King avoid being mounted?
Matsushita is controlling the pace.
Kong King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsushita is keen to just control but King is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King wants to control but Matsushita is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matsushita drops an elbow to the side of King's head.
Nice strikes from Matsushita there.
King is refusing to be controlled, as Matsushita sits in half guard.
King is trying to maintain the position but Matsushita is very close to passing his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kenji Matsushita is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Well, if Matsushita is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenji Matsushita comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matsushita has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Matsushita!
A relieved looking Kenji Matsushita thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thunder Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Vogelpohl (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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23
183 lbs
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180 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Thunder Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Vogelpohl!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vogelpohl jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vogelpohl cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Vogelpohl bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson closes the distance but Vogelpohl moves to the side
and Vogelpohl counters with a low kick, right behind Jackson 's knee.
A low kick from Vogelpohl misses
and Vogelpohl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chuck Vogelpohl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Vogelpohl takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vogelpohl throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vogelpohl manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vogelpohl fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Vogelpohl keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Vogelpohl swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson gets a clinch.
Vogelpohl looking to slow down the pace here.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The referee calls for Vogelpohl to work.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Vogelpohl has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vogelpohl wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Vogelpohl throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson looks to clinch
and Vogelpohl counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Vogelpohl swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogelpohl misses with an uppercut.
Vogelpohl misses the jab.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vogelpohl throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Vogelpohl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vogelpohl keeps the fight on the outside.
Vogelpohl scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson checks a low kick from Vogelpohl.
Jackson tries to clinch but Vogelpohl moves out of range.
Vogelpohl throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson tries to clinch but Vogelpohl is having none of it.
Jackson throws a head kick but Vogelpohl moves out of range.
Vogelpohl misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogelpohl misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Vogelpohl misses with a looping left.
Vogelpohl misses with a low kick.
Vogelpohl misses with the combination.
Vogelpohl tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
Jackson pushes Vogelpohl up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson keeps control of Vogelpohl as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vogelpohl's face.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Vogelpohl lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vogelpohl wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vogelpohl trying to control the position but instead, Jackson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vogelpohl into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vogelpohl pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vogelpohl's face.
It looks like Chuck Vogelpohl has been cut.
Vogelpohl has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson drops Vogelpohl with a big knee straight up the middle! Vogelpohl is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Vogelpohl is rocked!
Jackson checks a low kick from Vogelpohl.
Vogelpohl is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vogelpohl throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Vogelpohl blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Vogelpohl.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vogelpohl circles away quickly and effectively.
Vogelpohl seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vogelpohl throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Vogelpohl swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vogelpohl swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chuck Vogelpohl will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chuck Vogelpohl's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vogelpohl misses with a body shot.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Vogelpohl throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson tries to clinch but Vogelpohl moves away
and Vogelpohl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vogelpohl uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vogelpohl connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Vogelpohl throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Vogelpohl swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vogelpohl jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Vogelpohl looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Vogelpohl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vogelpohl throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vogelpohl thows a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chuck Vogelpohl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vogelpohl lands with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Vogelpohl finds it's target.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Vogelpohl.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Vogelpohl circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vogelpohl takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogelpohl misses the shot to the body.
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vogelpohl.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Vogelpohl blocks with his arms.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Vogelpohl is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vogelpohl is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vogelpohl looking to slow down the pace here.
Vogelpohl drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice left hand lands by Vogelpohl.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vogelpohl's face.
Vogelpohl looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Vogelpohl blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working Vogelpohl over with knees to the body.
Thunder Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vogelpohl avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Vogelpohl pulls guard successfully.
Vogelpohl is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vogelpohl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Vogelpohl looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jackson passes into side control.
Jackson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Vogelpohl tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogelpohl is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson tries to get to his feet but Vogelpohl is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Jackson in his guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vogelpohl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vogelpohl looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vogelpohl is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vogelpohl stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Vogelpohl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chuck Vogelpohl's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A left lands for Vogelpohl.
Vogelpohl throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Vogelpohl tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Vogelpohl.
Vogelpohl takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson darts in and clinches Vogelpohl up against the cage.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Vogelpohl stalling the fight.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vogelpohl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vogelpohl is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogelpohl is trying to pull guard but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Vogelpohl pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vogelpohl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vogelpohl throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Vogelpohl looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Vogelpohl pushes him off.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Vogelpohl cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vogelpohl gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Thunder Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vogelpohl tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vogelpohl.
Vogelpohl is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jackson is defending well.
Thunder Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Vogelpohl.
Vogelpohl scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Vogelpohl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vogelpohl tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Vogelpohl throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Vogelpohl lands a lovely overhand right.
Vogelpohl missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vogelpohl.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vogelpohl manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Vogelpohl steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vogelpohl misses with a looping left.
Vogelpohl lands with a good body shot.
Vogelpohl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson misses with a low kick as Vogelpohl jumps back.
Vogelpohl with a hook.
Vogelpohl loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Vogelpohl lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vogelpohl bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Jackson clinches.
Vogelpohl manages to break the clinch.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Vogelpohl steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vogelpohl blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson looks to clinch
and Vogelpohl counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chuck Vogelpohl.
I've got Vogelpohl winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Vogelpohl!
A victorious Chuck Vogelpohl 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tita Zen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandao kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army. Marcus Brandao could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tita Zen's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Brandao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tita Zen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brandao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brandao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zen's hands.
Some wild striking there from Brandao.
Brandao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zen.
An inside leg kick lands from Zen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Zen. Brandao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zen can pounce on him.
Zen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brandao to score with a decent uppercut.
Brandao misses with a straight right.
Zen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zen blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zen.
Zen cracks Brandao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brandao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brandao crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zen - the referee stops the clock and Brandao gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zen. Brandao manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zen takes a swing at Brandao's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Zen.
Zen connects with a solid leg kick.
Brandao is breathing heavily.
Zen wants to land a leg kick but Brandao is out of range.
Brandao looks to land a right hand but Zen moved out of range.
Brandao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zen.
Brandao blocks a head kick by Zen.
Brandao throws a body kick that misses.
Brandao moves out of range as Zen throws a body kick.
Brandao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zen.
Zen takes one on the button.
Brandao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zen.
Zen throws a right and a left that Brandao avoids nicely.
Zen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zen has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao throws the kick towards the body but Zen avoids it.
Brandao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zen lands a head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Brandao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A punch lands to the side of Brandao 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brandao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zen throws a front kick that sends Brandao stumbling back into the cage.
Brandao throws the left hand but Zen avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zen. That's going to slow Brandao down.
Good shot there by Zen.
Brandao blocks the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Brandao.
Brandao looks to land a left hand but Zen moved out of range nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brandao.
Zen slips under a jab from Brandao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao is looking to chop away at Zen's legs.
Zen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zen misses with a straight right.
Zen throws a head kick but Brandao moves out of range.
Brandao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brandao tries to work over Zen's front leg with a kick but Zen checks it.
Brandao scores with a hook.
Zen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brandao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Marcus Brandao has been cut.
Zen slips under a jab from Brandao.
Zen scores with a push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zen scores with a push kick.
Zen scoring well with a low kick there.
Brandao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zen lands with a nice body punch.
Brandao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zen. Zen obviously looking to wear him down.
Zen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zen digs a good body shot into Brandao's ribs.
Zen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oooooh!!! Zen has knocked Brandao down with a huge combo! Zen steps away and waves a wobbly Brandao back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Brandao is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Zen and Brandao falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Zen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tita Zen!
Tita Zen took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antero Wursty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jango Fett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wursty kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Megadeth - The Skull Beneath The Skin. Fett has chosen Jango Fett Unleashed as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Antero Wursty has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Wursty!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jango Fett!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wursty to score with a decent uppercut.
Fett moves out of range of the body kick.
Fett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wursty as he jumps to the side.
Wursty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fett.
Jango Fett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wursty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wursty lands a nice shot to the body.
Wursty avoids the body shot from Fett.
Fett misses with a double jab.
Nice body punch from Fett.
Wursty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wursty is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fett feints and as Wursty raises his hands in defense, Fett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wursty holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wursty wants to get back to full guard.
Fett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wursty regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fett.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fett 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett throwing strikes from guard but Wursty blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fett cracks Wursty with a solid left hand.
Fett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wursty works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fett trying to control but Wursty is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wursty working a defensive guard here.
Fett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jango Fett hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Fett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wursty.
Fett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fett just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Fett misses.
Wursty looks to land a left hand but Fett moved out of range nicely.
Fett scores with a hook.
Fett scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fett throws a jab but it's blocked by Wursty.
Fett thows a body shot but no joy.
Wursty slips a jab from Fett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jango Fett dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fett shoots in looking for a takedown. Wursty tries to sprawl out of it but Fett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wursty manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wursty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wursty tried to score with a low kick but Fett checks it.
Fett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wursty in his tracks.
Fett falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Wursty counter with a right hand.
Fett misses with an uppercut. Wursty saw that one coming.
Fett lands with a hook. Wursty tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fett just misses with a punch to the body.
Fett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wursty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wursty moves out of range of the strikes.
Fett throws a good cross that connects.
Wursty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fett was well out of range. Poor timing from Wursty.
Fett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wursty throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fett.
Fett looks to land a right hand but Wursty moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Fett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fett gets cracked there but stands up to 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!
Fett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wursty scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett scores with the left hand. Wursty knows he should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Wursty. Those never looked like landing.
Fett fails to land with a series of punches.
Wursty throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wursty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fett.
Jango Fett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fett misses with a hook
and Fett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fett cracks Wursty with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fett feints a jab promting Wursty to slip. Fett then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wursty slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wursty paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Wursty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wursty was well out of range. Poor timing from Fett.
Fett misses the shot to the body.
Fett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wursty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fett throws the left hand but Wursty avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Wursty finds it's way through Fett's defenses.
Wursty avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fett ducks under a wild hook from Wursty.
Wursty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fett.
Fett lands an overhand right.
Wursty lands a big head kick that sends Fett tumbling to the mat! Wursty takes a step backwards and waves Fett back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fett connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Wursty blocks the leg kick.
Antero Wursty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Fett misses.
A combination from Fett does no damage.
Wursty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fett.
Fett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wursty misses with a low kick.
Fett motions for Wursty to come forward. Fett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wursty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fett shoots in and drives through. Wursty sprawls well.
Fett loads up on a big right hand but Wursty slips the punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wursty checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antero Wursty dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wursty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Fett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fett walks into a left hand.
A big right from Fett misses.
Wursty misses with a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Fett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wursty throws a leg kick that misses.
Wursty lands a jab.
Fett slips a straight right by Wursty.
Wursty just misses with a punch to the body.
Wursty takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett throws a solid leg kick but Wursty takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fett.
Fett moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the body from Fett misses
and Wursty counters with a series of strikes. Fett will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fett's corner calls for a 1-2. Fett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fett moves out of range of the body kick from Wursty.
Wursty leaves Fett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wursty throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wursty.
Fett throws a right hand that misses
and Wursty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Wursty thuds a left hand into Fett's body.
Fett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wursty is fending him off so far but Fett persists. Nope, Wursty circles away and we're back to standing.
Fett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wursty shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wursty gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wursty is out of range.
Wursty moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wursty throws a powerful right kick. Fett tried to block low but the kick was high! Fett was taken right off of his feet! Wursty jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Antero Wursty!
Antero Wursty retains his featherweight title!
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