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CEC 297 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felix Flashlighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Kantola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flashlighter comes to the cage accompanied by Ocoai - La Main d'Electrique . The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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175 lbs
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182 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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TWGC Champion
World class boxer
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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
36 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Flashlighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Kantola!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flashlighter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab from Kantola.
Kantola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Kantola.
Flashlighter tries to clinch but Kantola moves out of range.
Kantola slips under a jab.
Flashlighter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kantola.
Kantola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flashlighter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kantola lands a slapping body shot.
Flashlighter swings for the body but Kantola moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Flashlighter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kantola has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kantola and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A low kick from Flashlighter misses
and Kantola counters with a nice kick to the body.
Flashlighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flashlighter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flashlighter slips under a jab.
Flashlighter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kantola slips a straight right by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter throws a leg kick
and Kantola counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flashlighter ducks under a wild hook from Kantola.
Flashlighter lands a jab to Kantola's midsection.
Kantola looks to score with a jab to the body but Flashlighter is just out of range.
Kantola scores with the left hand. Flashlighter knows he should have avoided that one.
Flashlighter doesn't manage to clinch there - Kantola circles away.
Flashlighter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flashlighter misses with an uppercut. Kantola saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kantola.
Flashlighter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Flashlighter digs a good body shot into Kantola's ribs.
Kantola misses with a straight left.
Flashlighter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Flashlighter. Beautiful body shot.
Kantola pivots, looking for a leg kick but Flashlighter is out of range and Kantola settles back down.
Kantola tries to clinch but Flashlighter moves out of range.
Flashlighter misses the jab.
Felix Flashlighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flashlighter tries to clinch up but Kantola circles away and keeps his distance.
Flashlighter throws a wild body kick that Kantola sees coming a mile off.
Kantola gets a clinch.
Kantola digs a right hand underneath Flashlighter's ribcage. Flashlighter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kantola throws a punch but it's blocked by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kantola jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Flashlighter walks away with a smile on his face. Kantola gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Flashlighter throws a shot to the body.
Kantola jabs Flashlighter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kantola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flashlighter throws a sloppy head kick and Kantola moves out of range easily.
Kantola lands a leg kick that knocks Flashlighter off balance momentarily.
Felix Flashlighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kantola lands a leg kick that knocks Flashlighter off balance momentarily.
Flashlighter rushes Kantola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Flashlighter swings wildly with an uppercut but Kantola uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flashlighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola misses with the head strike.
Flashlighter is trying to push Kantola away but Kantola has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hand to the body from Kantola.
Flashlighter tries a body shot but Kantola blocks it.
Kantola has a couple of punches blocked by Flashlighter.
Kantola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Flashlighter breaks from the clinch.
Flashlighter throws a hook but Kantola avoids it easily.
Kantola cracks Flashlighter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kantola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kantola wants to clinch up but Flashlighter keeps it at a distance.
Kantola is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good work by Flashlighter as he checks the leg kick.
Kantola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Flashlighter throws a hook to the side of Kantola's head but Kantola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kantola missing with a left hand there. Flashlighter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kantola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Flashlighter at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flashlighter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kantola misses with a double jab.
Nice body kick there by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flashlighter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kantola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Flashlighter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kantola lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Flashlighter.
Flashlighter connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kantola throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flashlighter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kantola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Flashlighter at a distance.
Flashlighter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antti Kantola will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kantola walks into a stiff left hand from Flashlighter.
We've been told by Flashlighter's head coaches at Qube Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Flashlighter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kantola on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kantola paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Flashlighter walks into a stiff left hand from Kantola.
Flashlighter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Flashlighter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kantola moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kantola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kantola lands with an overhand left.
Kantola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flashlighter loads up on a big right hand but Kantola slips the punch.
Kantola checks a low kick from Flashlighter.
Kantola misses with a body shot.
Antti Kantola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kantola swats away the attempt to clinch by Flashlighter.
Kantola cracks Flashlighter with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flashlighter misses with a left hand
and Kantola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flashlighter blocks the body kick.
Flashlighter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot by Kantola.
Kantola avoids the head kick by Flashlighter.
Kantola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Flashlighter.
Flashlighter ducks right into an uppercut from Kantola.
Flashlighter misses with an uppercut
and Kantola holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kantola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Flashlighter as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flashlighter misses with some punches.
Flashlighter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Flashlighter scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kantola is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kantola jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Flashlighter walks away with a smile on his face. Kantola gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Flashlighter digs a good body shot into Kantola's ribs.
Kantola's jab looks to have found its range, popping Flashlighter under the eye.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flashlighter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A cross from Flashlighter lands.
Flashlighter throws a solid leg kick but Kantola takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Flashlighter.
Flashlighter moves forwards but Kantola connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kantola misses with a shot to the body
and Flashlighter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Flashlighter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kantola.
Kantola on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kantola just misses with a punch to the body.
Flashlighter cracks Kantola with a right hand to the side of the head.
Flashlighter throws a front kick that sends Kantola stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola misses with a wild body shot.
Kantola misses with an uppercut. Flashlighter saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter pushes Kantola away with a front kick.
Flashlighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Kantola scores with a shot to the body.
Flashlighter misses the shot to the body.
Flashlighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kantola.
Flashlighter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Flashlighter connects with a body shot.
Flashlighter cracks Kantola with a right hand to the side of the head.
Flashlighter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kantola checks it well.
Kantola tries to close the distance and clinch but Flashlighter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flashlighter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kantola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kantola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola throws the left hand but Flashlighter avoids the punch easily.
Flashlighter scores with a hook to the body. Kantola takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kantola ducks under a wild hook from Flashlighter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kantola moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Flashlighter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flashlighter has managed to clinch.
Kantola taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Kantola.
Kantola tries a knee to the head but Flashlighter blocks it.
Kantola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flashlighter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kantola trying to control the position but instead, Flashlighter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kantola into the cage.
Flashlighter letting Kantola take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Felix Flashlighter will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Flashlighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kantola was well out of range. Poor timing from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter misses with a hook.
Kantola looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Flashlighter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kantola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter is looking to chop away at Kantola's legs.
Kantola throws a series of punches but Flashlighter avoids them all with ease.
Kantola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter wants to clinch but Kantola slips to the side
and Kantola counters with a leg kick.
Flashlighter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Flashlighter misses the jab.
Flashlighter clinches up with Kantola and pushes him back against the cage.
Kantola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kantola pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Flashlighter has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kantola is proving hard to escape from.
Kantola trying to control the position.
Kantola keeping moving, preventing Flashlighter from controlling successfully.
Flashlighter wants to pass the guard but Kantola is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flashlighter stands up and waves to Kantola to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola lands a jab to the head.
Flashlighter is looking to land body kicks.
Flashlighter misses with a double jab.
Flashlighter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kantola counters with a nice body shot.
Kantola keeps the fight on the outside.
Flashlighter pushes Kantola up against the cage in a clinch.
Flashlighter lands a right hand.
Flashlighter throws a head punch that misses.
Flashlighter lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flashlighter tries a body shot but Kantola blocks it.
Flashlighter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flashlighter avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kantola on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kantola. That's going to slow Flashlighter down.
Flashlighter throws out a loose jab but Kantola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flashlighter jabs Kantola right on the nose. Kantola blinks but takes it well.
Kantola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Flashlighter. Flashlighter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Flashlighter misses the target.
Kantola lands a nice hook to Flashlighter's body. Flashlighter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Flashlighter is looking to clinch.
Kantola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flashlighter misses with a left hand
and Kantola counters with a nice leg kick.
Flashlighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kantola.
Kantola missing with a left hand there. Flashlighter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola misses with a hook.
Flashlighter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Flashlighter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kantola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flashlighter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kantola momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Kantola.
Kantola avoids the head kick by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kantola is looking to clinch but Flashlighter is avoiding it.
Flashlighter is looking to clinch but Kantola is avoiding it.
Flashlighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kantola.
Kantola takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kantola lands with a kick to the ribs.
Flashlighter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Flashlighter avoids the body shot from Kantola.
Kantola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Flashlighter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Flashlighter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Flashlighter!
During a confident post fight interview, Felix Flashlighter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arne Riseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juris Dicktion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arne Riseman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juris Dicktion!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dicktion tries to clinch but Riseman moves out of range.
Riseman blocks a head kick by Dicktion.
Riseman lands a leg kick that knocks Dicktion off balance momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dicktion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Riseman throws a series of punches but Dicktion avoids them all with ease.
Riseman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Riseman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dicktion is out of range and Riseman settles back down.
Dicktion clinches with his opponent.
Dicktion working Riseman over with knees to the body.
Riseman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Riseman avoiding damage as Dicktion throws knees to the body.
Dicktion with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dicktion misses with some punches.
Dicktion looking to throw knees to the head but Riseman is blocking nicely.
Riseman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riseman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dicktion wants to clinch up but Riseman keeps it at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Riseman.
It looks like Juris Dicktion has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dicktion.
Riseman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dicktion drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dicktion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riseman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Juris Dicktion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Dicktion.
Riseman with a jab.
Riseman misses with a double jab.
Dicktion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dicktion misses with a kick to the body.
Dicktion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Riseman's sensitive parts.
A solid body kick from Dicktion.
Riseman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dicktion misses with a low kick.
Dicktion is looking to clinch but Riseman is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riseman misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dicktion tries to land a front kick but Riseman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Riseman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dicktion moves in looking to clinch but Riseman pushes him off.
Riseman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Riseman digs a good body shot into Dicktion's ribs.
Riseman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dicktion.
Riseman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Riseman.
Riseman throws a series of punches but Dicktion avoids them all with ease.
Dicktion tries to clinch but Riseman moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Dicktion.
Riseman takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Arne Riseman has been cut.
Dicktion misses with a body kick.
Riseman misses with a low kick.
Riseman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dicktion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riseman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Riseman throws a right and a left that Dicktion avoids nicely.
Riseman misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dicktion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Riseman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dicktion is looking to clinch.
Dicktion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dicktion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riseman throws a right and a left that Dicktion avoids nicely.
Riseman throws out a leg kick but Dicktion moves out of range and Riseman only half commits.
Sloppy strikes from Riseman. Those never looked like landing.
Dicktion tries to close the distance and clinch but Riseman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riseman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dicktion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Dicktion finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Riseman is breathing heavily.
Riseman misses with a series of wild punches.
Dicktion scores with a body shot.
Dicktion is looking to clinch but Riseman is avoiding it.
Riseman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dicktion has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dicktion tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dicktion lands a knee to the body.
Riseman is trying to break free.
Dicktion misses with a knee strike.
Dicktion trying to land knees to the body.
Dicktion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riseman backwards.
Good body shot from Dicktion.
Dicktion with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Riseman scores with a shot to the side of Dicktion's head.
Dicktion throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dicktion trying to land knees to the body.
Dicktion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Risemans head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dicktion connects with a knee to the head.
Dicktion using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riseman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dicktion with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Riseman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juris Dicktion dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dicktion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Riseman.
Dicktion throws a head kick but Riseman moves out of range.
Riseman missing with a left hand there. Dicktion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dicktion throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dicktion throws a head kick but Riseman moves out of range.
Dicktion misses with a head kick.
Dicktion tries to clinch but Riseman moves out of range.
Riseman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dicktion tries to clinch up
and Riseman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dicktion tries to clinch there but Riseman circles away.
Dicktion thows a body shot but no joy.
Riseman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dicktion moves into the clinch successfully.
Dicktion connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dicktion as Riseman tries to tie him up.
Dicktion throws a knee to the head but misses.
Riseman tries to throw a body punch but Dicktion avoids it by throwing Riseman back against the cage.
Dicktion with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dicktion can't find room to land a body shot as Riseman controls the action.
Riseman tries to work over Dicktion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dicktion with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Riseman has had enough of the clinch but Dicktion keeps him there for the moment.
Dicktion is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dicktion tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riseman avoids it.
Dicktion unloads a knee to the mid-section. Riseman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riseman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riseman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Juris Dicktion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riseman feints a jab promting Dicktion to slip. Riseman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dicktion slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dicktion tries to clinch up but Riseman circles away and keeps his distance.
Dicktion lands a head kick!
Riseman throws a series of punches but Dicktion avoids them all with ease.
Arne Riseman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dicktion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dicktion blocks a head kick by Riseman.
Dicktion is looking to clinch but Riseman is avoiding it.
Riseman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Riseman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riseman slips under a jab.
Dicktion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riseman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dicktion moves in looking to clinch but Riseman pushes him off.
Dicktion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dicktion tries to clinch but Riseman moves out of range.
Riseman lands with a straight right. Dicktion didn't see that one coming.
Dicktion avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riseman throws a series of punches but Dicktion moves out of range.
Riseman misses with a low kick.
Riseman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dicktion wants to clinch up but Riseman keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dicktion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dicktion tries to clinch but Riseman moves out of range.
Dicktion avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dicktion tries to clinch but Riseman moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Dicktion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dicktion tries to score with a low kick but Riseman moves his leg out of the way.
Riseman fails to land with a series of punches.
A clash of legs there as Riseman blocks the low kick.
Dicktion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riseman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dicktion closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dicktion drives through and clinches with Riseman against the cage.
Nice body punch from Riseman - that landed with a thud.
Juris Dicktion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dicktion tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riseman avoids it.
A frustrated look appears on Riseman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dicktion using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riseman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dicktion misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riseman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dicktion throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Riseman - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Juris Dicktion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Dicktion takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dicktion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Riseman scores with a shoulder strike.
Riseman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Riseman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Riseman scores with a four punch combination!
Dicktion is looking to clinch but Riseman is avoiding it.
Riseman looks to land a combination but Dicktion avoids it well.
Dicktion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Riseman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Riseman misses with the combination.
Dicktion tries to clinch but Riseman is having none of it.
Riseman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dicktion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dicktion throws a head kick but Riseman moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman throws a combination that misses
and Dicktion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Riseman blocks a head kick by Dicktion.
Riseman throws a nice looking combination but Dicktion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dicktion lands a front kick.
No joy there for Riseman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dicktion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Riseman thows a body shot but no joy.
Dicktion is looking to clinch but Riseman is avoiding it.
Riseman swats away the attempt to clinch by Dicktion.
Riseman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dicktion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Riseman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dicktion misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dicktion takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Riseman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riseman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dicktion scores with a spinning back kick!
Riseman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Riseman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Riseman misses with a low kick.
Dicktion lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dicktion moves to clinch but Riseman breaks away
and Riseman counters with a head kick. That will keep Dicktion thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Riseman connects with a leg kick. Dicktion looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dicktion is looking to clinch but Riseman is avoiding it.
Dicktion tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Riseman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Riseman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Arne Riseman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dicktion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dicktion is looking to clinch but Riseman is avoiding it.
Dicktion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riseman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dicktion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riseman throws a right hand that Dicktion ducks under and follows up with a left that Dicktion also avoids with ease.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dicktion lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Riseman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Riseman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Riseman cracks Dicktion with a good jab.
Dicktion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riseman.
Dicktion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riseman throws out the jab.
Dicktion tries to bum rush Riseman with a series of wild strikes but Riseman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left and a right from Riseman both land. Nice combination.
That has opened up Juris Dicktion's cut even more.
Dicktion wants to clinch
and Riseman counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dicktion misses with a kick to the body.
Dicktion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riseman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riseman misses with a few strikes there.
Riseman lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dicktion tries to clinch there but Riseman circles away.
Riseman throws a leg kick but Dicktion sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dicktion takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Riseman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Riseman throws a shot to the body.
Juris Dicktion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dicktion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dicktion swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arne Riseman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dicktion has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind 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... Juris Dicktion!
After the fight, Juris Dicktion was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauri Alavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Darko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Darko's choice of entrance music: The Black Keys - Breaks. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
36 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Alavaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Ace Darko!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alavaara lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Darko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Darko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick misses from Alavaara.
Darko scores with a hook.
Darko is looking to score with low kicks.
Alavaara swings for the body but Darko moves out of range.
Darko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alavaara.
Alavaara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Darko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Alavaara takes a swing at Darko's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Alavaara as he checks the leg kick.
Darko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alavaara counters with a stiff right hand.
Darko checks a low kick from Alavaara.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alavaara slips a jab from Darko.
Nice shot lands for Darko.
Ace Darko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alavaara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Darko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darko throws a head kick but Alavaara moves out of range.
Alavaara lunges at Darko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Darko's hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alavaara. Darko shrugs it off though.
Darko throws a wild body kick that Alavaara sees coming a mile off.
Darko keeps the fight on the outside.
Darko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Darko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alavaara.
Both fighters circling a little - Darko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Darko blocks a low kick nicely.
Alavaara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Darko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alavaara, pushing him back against the cage.
Darko avoids the elbow strike from Alavaara, against the cage.
Darko tries to break free but Alavaara pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara is defending well against a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alavaara lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Alavaara.
Darko has a couple of punches blocked by Alavaara.
Darko working aggressively here.
Darko tries for a takedown but Alavaara manages to get underhooks.
Darko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alavaara scores with a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alavaara.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alavaara.
Darko jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Darko tries to work over Alavaara's front leg with a kick but Alavaara checks it.
Darko takes a swing at Alavaara's ribcage but misses.
Alavaara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Darko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darko looks to score with a jab to the body but Alavaara is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara keeps the fight on the outside.
Darko staying out of range there.
Darko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alavaara's head.
Alavaara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Darko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darko.
Darko moves in looking to clinch but Alavaara pushes him off.
Darko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alavaara throws a nice looking combination but Darko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Darko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alavaara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darko throws out the jab.
Alavaara lands a nice shot that snaps Darko's head back.
Darko scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alavaara throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darko lands a slapping body shot.
Darko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alavaara's head backwards.
Alavaara throws a series of punches but Darko avoids them all with ease.
Darko throws a body kick that misses.
Darko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alavaara on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Darko misses the target.
Donk. Darko catches Alavaara right on the button with a cross.
Alavaara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Darko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alavaara.
Darko throws a series of punches but Alavaara moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Darko misses with an uppercut
and Alavaara counters with an outside leg kick.
Darko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alavaara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darko moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Darko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Darko feints and then cracks Alavaara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alavaara down.
Darko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Darko slips a straight right by Alavaara.
Darko jabs Alavaara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Darko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alavaara.
Alavaara lands a right hook to the body.
Alavaara avoids the body shot from Darko.
Darko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Darko avoids the body shot from Alavaara.
Alavaara throws a low kick but Darko avoids it.
Alavaara ducks under a wild hook from Darko.
Darko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alavaara checks the leg kick.
Alavaara lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darko scores with the left hand. Alavaara knows he should have avoided that one.
Alavaara throws a leg kick which misses Darko's front leg but catches the back leg as Darko tries to avoid it.
Alavaara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Darko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Darko lands with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Alavaara. Those never looked like landing.
Alavaara throws a right hand that misses
enabling Darko to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Darko misses.
Alavaara thows a body shot but no joy.
Darko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Darko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ace Darko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alavaara moves out of range of the body kick from Darko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Darko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alavaara.
Alavaara throws a shot from downtown. Darko moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darko tries to clinch up
and Alavaara counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alavaara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Darko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Darko connects with a solid leg kick.
Alavaara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alavaara scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alavaara manages to avoid it.
Darko slips a jab and a cross from Alavaara.
Alavaara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Darko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Darko misses with a wild body shot.
Darko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alavaara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alavaara lands a head kick. Darko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alavaara connects with a looping right hand.
Alavaara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darko.
Darko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alavaara throws out the jab.
Alavaara on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alavaara.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alavaara misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alavaara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Darko throws a body punch but Alavaara moves out of range.
Darko lands the left hand.
Darko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alavaara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alavaara lands a nice looking body shot.
Alavaara on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Darko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Darko just misses with a punch to the body.
Darko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alavaara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Darko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Darko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alavaara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alavaara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alavaara lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mauri Alavaara will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Darko avoids the body shot from Alavaara.
Alavaara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darko.
Darko misses with a hook.
Alavaara throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Alavaara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alavaara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darko swings widly with a right hand
and Alavaara counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Darko throws out a loose jab but Alavaara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good exchange - Darko coming out on top.
Alavaara avoids the body shot from Darko.
Darko slips a straight right by Alavaara.
Alavaara fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Darko checks it well.
Alavaara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Darko is able to avoid easily.
Alavaara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alavaara jabs at Darko's body.
Darko throws a right and a left that Alavaara avoids nicely.
Alavaara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alavaara throws out a leg kick but Darko moves out of range and Alavaara only half commits.
Alavaara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Darko.
Darko blocks a jab.
Darko slips under a jab.
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alavaara.
Darko with a hook.
Darko throws a right hand that Alavaara ducks under and follows up with a left that Alavaara also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darko connects with a leg kick. Alavaara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Darko misses with a body shot.
Alavaara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Darko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Darko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alavaara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Darko cracks Alavaara with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alavaara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alavaara moves away.
Darko missing with a left hand there. Alavaara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alavaara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Alavaara misses the target.
Darko swings for the body but Alavaara moves out of range.
Darko wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Darko.
Darko misses with a body shot.
Alavaara connects with a single shot there.
Darko misses with a hook.
Darko moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Darko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alavaara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Darko lands a body shot.
Alavaara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alavaara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darko can't get the takedown.
Alavaara pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Darko misses with a punch to the body.
Darko prevents a body shot from Alavaara.
A short body shot lands from Alavaara as the two fighters clinch.
Darko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alavaara.
Darko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Darko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alavaara.
Alavaara throws a leg kick but Darko moved away.
Alavaara throws a wild body kick that Darko sees coming a mile off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alavaara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alavaara swats away the attempt to clinch by Darko.
Darko misses with a few strikes there.
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 Mauri Alavaara.
I think Alavaara has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauri Alavaara!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mauri Alavaara made sure he mentioned CEC Nutrition Q160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Jones is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tom Jones!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones lands with a straight right. Maynard didn't see that one coming.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maynard manages to avoid it.
Maynard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maynard connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones with a nice cross.
Jones takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones avoids the body shot from Maynard.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones looks for the body kick but Maynard saw that one coming.
Jones tries to bum rush Maynard with a series of wild strikes but Maynard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maynard.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maynard.
Tom Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maynard checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Maynard scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Maynard misses.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Jones has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Maynard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Maynard checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Maynard moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
We've been told by Maynard's head coaches at Team Nakkikoppiheijari that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Maynard sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Maynard's knee but Maynard avoids it well.
Maynard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maynard moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Tom Jones has been cut.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Maynard moved away.
Maynard swinging wildly here.
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!
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Maynard misses with a body shot.
Maynard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maynard moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Maynard.
Maynard fails to land with a series of punches.
Maynard feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maynard.
Maynard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves forwards but Maynard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maynard.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones throws a series of punches but Maynard avoids them all with ease.
Maynard slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones thumps Maynard with a low kick.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Maynard's shoulder, as Maynard tries to avoid the shot.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maynard. Maynard obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Maynard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Maynard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maynard throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maynard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Maynard ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones catches Maynard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones blocks a jab.
Maynard takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jones throws a low kick but Maynard moves out of range easily.
Maynard swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Maynard is out of range.
Maynard looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Maynard's head back.
Maynard misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Maynard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maynard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maynard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maynard throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Maynard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tom Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maynard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Maynard saw that one coming.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maynard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maynard blocks an elbow strike.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Maynard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maynard tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
Maynard presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Maynard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maynard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones working aggressively here.
Maynard tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Maynard fails to land.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Maynard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maynard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maynard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Maynard counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones throws a series of punches but Maynard avoids them all with ease.
Maynard throws a leg kick
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Maynard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maynard was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Maynard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maynard thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Donk. Jones catches Maynard right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
and Maynard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Maynard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maynard lands with a nice body punch.
Maynard motions for Jones to come forward. Maynard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Jones catches Maynard right on the button with a cross.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Maynard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Maynard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones slips a jab from Maynard.
Jones avoids the body shot from Maynard.
Maynard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maynard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws a hook but Maynard blocks it.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maynard is able to avoid easily.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maynard.
Maynard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones lands with a right hand.
Maynard tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Maynard moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Maynard lands a head kick!
Good leg kick by Maynard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Maynard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maynard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Maynard connects with a looping right hand.
Maynard jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maynard connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maynard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maynard.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Maynard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Maynard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Maynard ducks down to avoid it.
Maynard walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maynard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maynard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones keeps Maynard at a distance using the push kick.
Maynard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maynard misses with a hook
and Maynard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Maynard.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones cracks Maynard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maynard lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maynard lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maynard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maynard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Maynard should have avoided that one.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander Maynard is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Maynard counters with a stiff right hand.
Maynard tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Maynard throws a right hand that misses
and Maynard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maynard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maynard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Maynard counters with a nice body shot.
Maynard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Maynard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tom Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Maynard moves away and avoids it.
Maynard is looking to land body kicks.
Maynard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maynard's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maynard's hands.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maynard moves away.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maynard.
A left lands for Maynard.
Maynard connects with a solid leg kick.
No joy there for Maynard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maynard takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maynard prevents a body shot from Jones.
Alexander Maynard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maynard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Maynard's head.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maynard prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Maynard.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maynard prevents a body shot from Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maynard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maynard blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Maynard.
Jones misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maynard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tom Jones!
Our winner, Tom Jones, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Reinikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raylan Givens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reinikainen comes to the cage accompanied by Turmion Kätilöt - Verta ja Lihaa (Proteus Mental remix). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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195 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Reinikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Raylan Givens!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinikainen misses with a looping right.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that Givens semi-blocks.
Reinikainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Givens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reinikainen avoids it really well and circles away.
Reinikainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reinikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reinikainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Givens shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Givens avoids the head kick by Reinikainen.
Givens avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Givens darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Givens connects with a nice short shot to Reinikainen's temple.
Reinikainen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Givens passes Reinikainen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Givens wants to free his trapped foot but Reinikainen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reinikainen is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Givens missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reinikainen is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Athletic Advantage, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Givens wants to control but Reinikainen is keeping him busy.
Givens thows a huge punch but Reinikainen dodges it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Givens prevents Reinikainen from improving his position.
Givens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Givens working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Reinikainen is not content to let Givens control the position.
Givens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Givens wants to pass to mount but Reinikainen is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Givens looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reinikainen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Givens throwing shots but Reinikainen is blocking nicely.
Reinikainen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Givens.
Givens sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reinikainen defending well though.
Givens trying to control the action but Reinikainen is working from the bottom.
Reinikainen tries to roll over but Givens keeps him under control.
Givens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reinikainen is trying to maintain the position but Givens is very close to passing his half guard.
Givens lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Reinikainen is refusing to be controlled, as Givens sits in half guard.
Givens is pressing down on Reinikainen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reinikainen is holding on for now.
Givens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Givens throws a strike but Reinikainen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Reinikainen working a defensive guard here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Givens throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raylan Givens dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reinikainen blocks a head kick by Givens.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Givens avoids the head kick by Reinikainen.
Givens slips a straight right by Reinikainen.
Givens checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reinikainen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Givens lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reinikainen's sensitive parts.
Reinikainen staying out of range there.
Reinikainen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Raylan Givens has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Givens fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen misses with a few strikes there.
Reinikainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Givens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice straight punches there by Reinikainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reinikainen.
Kalle Reinikainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reinikainen throws a sloppy head kick and Givens moves out of range easily.
Givens cracks Reinikainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Givens clobbers Reinikainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reinikainen takes a swing at Givens's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Givens checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Givens jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice shot by Givens.
Givens throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping leg kick lands for Givens.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reinikainen throws a looping overhand right but Givens ducks down to avoid it.
Givens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reinikainen avoids it really well and circles away.
Givens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reinikainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Givens lunges at Reinikainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reinikainen's hand.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick as Givens jumps back.
Reinikainen looks to land a body kick but Givens moved away.
Givens throws a head kick but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Givens darts in and clinches Reinikainen up against the cage.
Givens tries a body shot but Reinikainen blocks it.
Givens tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kalle Reinikainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raylan Givens.
Givens misses with some punches.
Reinikainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Reinikainen pushes Givens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reinikainen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reinikainen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Givens avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Givens tries to work over Reinikainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Givens has a couple of punches blocked by Reinikainen.
Givens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Givens fails to land the takedown.
Reinikainen throws a sloppy head kick
and Givens counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Reinikainen's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Givens throws a strike but Reinikainen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Raylan Givens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Givens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Givens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reinikainen stopping the sweep attempt from Givens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Raylan Givens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Raylan Givens's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Givens misses with a hook.
Givens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Givens staying out of range there.
Givens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reinikainen swivels and escapes.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Givens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reinikainen lands a leg kick that knocks Givens off balance momentarily.
Givens ducks right into an uppercut from Reinikainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Givens connects with a high kick.
Givens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reinikainen thuds his right hand into Givens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Givens takes one to the chin there.
Reinikainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Givens throws a hook but Reinikainen avoids it easily.
Reinikainen lands with a kick to the temple. Givens shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Givens takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kalle Reinikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Givens fails with the takedown.
Reinikainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Givens stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reinikainen.
A slow jab from Reinikainen misses its intended target.
A low kick from Givens is predictable there
and Reinikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Givens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reinikainen sprawls well. Reinikainen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Givens gets slowly back to his feet.
Kalle Reinikainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raylan Givens.
Givens tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Givens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reinikainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reinikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raylan Givens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Raylan Givens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinikainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kalle Reinikainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Reinikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Givens manages to avoid it.
Givens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reinikainen sprawls well. Reinikainen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Givens gets slowly back to his feet.
Reinikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Givens.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Givens shoots in for a double leg but Reinikainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut.
Givens chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reinikainen can pounce on him.
Reinikainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Givens throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reinikainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reinikainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Givens checks a low kick from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Givens.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Reinikainen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Givens has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raylan Givens!
An out of breath Raylan Givens thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolaj Orlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ossi Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen has chosen Prodigy - Omen as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
27 - 17 - 0 |
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215 lbs
45 - 15 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolaj Orlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ossi Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlow tries to clinch up but Jokinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Jokinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jokinen scores with the left hand. Orlow knows he should have avoided that one.
Orlow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jokinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orlow.
Orlow tries to land a front kick but Jokinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orlow misses with a body kick.
Jokinen cracks Orlow with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Orlow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jokinen doesn't seem phased though.
Orlow throws a solid leg kick but Jokinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orlow.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orlow.
Orlow avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That kick from Orlow tenderised Jokinen's leg. Jokinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orlow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orlow there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jokinen falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Orlow counter with a right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Orlow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Orlow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jokinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Jokinen misses
and Orlow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Orlow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jokinen misses with a leg kick.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Orlow moves out of range.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlow moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orlow. That's going to slow Jokinen down.
Orlow moves in looking to clinch but Jokinen pushes him off.
Orlow throws a wild body kick that Jokinen sees coming a mile off.
Good standup being displayed there by Jokinen as he connects with a hook.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlow moves away.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Orlow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jokinen. That did some damage!
Jokinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jokinen swings for the body but Orlow moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orlow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orlow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jokinen walks into a stiff left hand from Orlow.
No joy there for Orlow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jokinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jokinen misses with a low kick as Orlow jumps back.
Orlow moves out of range of the body kick.
Jokinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jokinen missing with a left hand there. Orlow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orlow catches Jokinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jokinen throws a low kick but Orlow avoids it.
A cross from Orlow lands.
Orlow tries to work over Jokinen's front leg with a kick but Jokinen checks it.
Jokinen misses the jab.
Jokinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Orlow counters with a solid body kick.
Orlow slips a jab from Jokinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jokinen at a distance.
Jokinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ossi Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlow throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Orlow throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Jokinen wants to land a leg kick but Orlow is out of range.
Orlow tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Orlow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlow was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Orlow scores with a nice right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orlow, right into the meat.
A jab from Jokinen finds it's way through Orlow's defenses.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Orlow moves out of range.
Orlow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen throws a hook but Orlow blocks it.
Jokinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jokinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlow looks to land a body kick but Jokinen moved away.
Orlow slips a straight right by Jokinen.
Jokinen swings for the body but Orlow moves out of range.
Jokinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on Orlow's shoulder, as Orlow tries to avoid the shot.
Orlow throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
A shot to the body from Jokinen misses
and Orlow counters with a thumping low kick.
Orlow looks to land a body kick but Jokinen moved away.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Jokinen misses with a few strikes there.
Jokinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Orlow connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Jokinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orlow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jokinen blocks a head kick by Orlow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ossi Jokinen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orlow, as that shot connected.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Orlow moves out of range.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the body
letting Orlow counter with a right hand.
Jokinen avoids the head kick by Orlow.
Jokinen takes one to the chin there.
Jokinen tried to score with a low kick but Orlow checks it.
Jokinen scores with a nice body kick.
Orlow looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Jokinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orlow is out of range.
A big left from Jokinen misses.
A low kick from Jokinen misses
and Orlow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab from Jokinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Orlow. That snapped Jokinen's head back.
An inside leg kick from Jokinen misses.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jokinen scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Orlow misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jokinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ossi Jokinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jokinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orlow's sensitive parts.
Jokinen misses with a looping left.
Jokinen throws a hook to the side of Orlow's head but Orlow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Orlow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jokinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Orlow counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jokinen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Orlow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jokinen tries to land a leg kick but Orlow saw it coming and moves away.
Orlow checks a leg kick nicely.
Orlow has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nice jab there from Orlow.
Both fighters circling a little - Orlow finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orlow.
Jokinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Orlow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Orlow throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orlow. That's going to slow Jokinen down.
Jokinen throws a leg kick
and Orlow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jokinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orlow.
Jokinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orlow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orlow does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Orlow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jokinen misses with a hook. Orlow ducked under it nicely.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orlow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Orlow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jokinen is breathing heavily.
Jokinen checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jokinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orlow lands with an overhand left.
Orlow throws a head kick that half lands.
Jokinen tries a head kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orlow.
Jokinen throws a lazy right hand but Orlow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orlow jabs Jokinen right on the nose. Jokinen blinks but takes it well.
A swing and a miss from Orlow.
Jokinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen misses with a low kick as Orlow jumps back.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jokinen throws the kick towards the body but Orlow avoids it.
Jokinen throws a leg kick
and Orlow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orlow slips under a jab from Jokinen.
Orlow ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Orlow lands a leg kick that knocks Jokinen off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orlow, right into the meat.
Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Orlow.
Orlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orlow cracks the inside of Jokinen's front leg.
A telegraphed right hand from Jokinen misses the target.
Jokinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orlow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jokinen's calf.
Jokinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Jokinen throws a push kick but Orlow slaps the foot to one side.
Jokinen throws a lazy right hand but Orlow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jokinen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Ossi Jokinen has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen throws a low kick but Orlow moves out of range easily.
Nice shot lands for Orlow.
Jokinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orlow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orlow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jokinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolaj Orlow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ossi Jokinen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Orlow throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlow. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orlow throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Orlow throws a leg kick that misses.
Jokinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orlow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jokinen counters with a left to the body.
Orlow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Jokinen misses its intended target.
Jokinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jokinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good leg kick by Orlow there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Orlow staying out of range there.
Orlow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Orlow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orlow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orlow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Orlow.
Orlow throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Orlow.
Orlow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut.
Orlow misses with a head kick.
Orlow throws a poor cross that misses
and Jokinen counters with a left to the body.
Jokinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orlow.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
Orlow connects with a high kick.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlow is just out of range.
Jokinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Orlow under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlow throws a one two combo.
Jokinen throws a head kick that Orlow semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orlow cracks Jokinen with an open hand slap.
Jokinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orlow throws a leg kick but Jokinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jokinen looks to land a right hand but Orlow moved out of range.
Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Orlow throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Jokinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Orlow checks a leg kick nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orlow.
Jokinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot lands for Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a poor cross that misses
letting Orlow counter with a right hand.
Orlow misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jokinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Orlow getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orlow jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orlow connects with a nice looking jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Orlow blocks the leg kick.
Nice cross by Orlow.
Jokinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orlow.
Orlow throws a push kick but Jokinen slaps the foot to one side.
Orlow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Jokinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left lands for Jokinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen feints and then cracks Orlow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orlow down.
Orlow misses with a kick to the body.
Jokinen throws a series of punches but Orlow moves out of range.
Jokinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jokinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Jokinen.
Orlow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut.
Orlow scores with a jab.
Orlow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Orlow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jokinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Orlow.
Jokinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ossi Jokinen.
I think Jokinen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zachariah Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy La Plegua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wayne might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Open your eyes before you die!. La Plegua comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Blut Royale" by Combichrist kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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167 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Zachariah Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andy La Plegua!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne connects with a solid leg kick.
A lazy left from La Plegua finds it's target.
La Plegua moves out of range as Wayne throws a body kick.
La Plegua misses with a body shot
and Wayne counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wayne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wayne avoids the body shot from La Plegua.
La Plegua throws a leg kick but Wayne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
La Plegua is looking to clinch but Wayne is avoiding it.
Wayne looks to throw the jab but La Plegua is out of range.
La Plegua is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
La Plegua connects with a nice looking jab.
Wayne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne misses the jab.
La Plegua misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Plegua's corner calls for a 1-2. La Plegua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wayne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andy La Plegua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Plegua throws a hook but Wayne avoids it easily.
La Plegua looks to land a right hand but Wayne moved out of range.
Wayne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wayne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andy La Plegua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
La Plegua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wayne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
La Plegua checks the leg kick.
La Plegua tries to clinch there but Wayne circles away.
La Plegua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wayne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
La Plegua misses with a straight left.
La Plegua misses with a two punch combination.
Wayne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
La Plegua walks into a straight right hand from Wayne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Plegua connects with a right hand. Wayne shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Plegua tries to close the distance and clinch but Wayne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
La Plegua swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wayne counters with a nice uppercut.
La Plegua missing with a left hand there. Wayne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wayne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
La Plegua looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.
La Plegua scores with a leg kick.
La Plegua takes a swing at Wayne's ribcage but misses.
Wayne missing with a left hand there. La Plegua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wayne circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wayne counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps La Plegua thinking.
Wayne gets a double leg takedown into La Plegua's guard.
Wayne slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Plegua is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wayne's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wayne's back!
La Plegua has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wayne's body.
Wayne trying to control the position but La Plegua manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Wayne right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andy La Plegua has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wayne dodges the punch combination from La Plegua.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
La Plegua connects with a right hand. Wayne shakes it off.
Wayne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy La Plegua dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
La Plegua looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
La Plegua rushes Wayne and presses him up against the cage.
La Plegua misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
La Plegua throws a head punch that misses.
La Plegua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wayne can't find room to land a body shot as La Plegua controls the action.
La Plegua presses Wayne against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from La Plegua.
La Plegua scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Plegua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La Plegua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wayne prevents a body shot from La Plegua.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wayne.
Wayne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wayne is looking for a takedown up against the cage. La Plegua gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wayne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Plegua's elbow.
Nice body punch from La Plegua - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from La Plegua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wayne.
La Plegua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
La Plegua digs a right hand into Wayne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wayne's gas tank.
La Plegua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
La Plegua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
La Plegua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
La Plegua is trying to maintain a safe position but Wayne gets an underhook and turns La Plegua into the cage.
Wayne tries to land knees in the clinch but La Plegua avoids the damage to the body.
Wayne prevents a body shot from La Plegua.
Wayne stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
La Plegua struggles to land a body shot inside as Wayne controls his hands.
La Plegua lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wayne cracks La Plegua with a nice body shot.
La Plegua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Plegua working aggressively here.
Andy La Plegua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wayne gets through La Plegua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wayne pushes off an throws an elbow but La Plegua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for La Plegua.
Wayne misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Plegua's elbow.
La Plegua is trying to stall.
Wayne tries to score a body lock takedown but La Plegua shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
La Plegua scores with a shot to the side of Wayne's head.
La Plegua lands a body punch in the clinch.
La Plegua blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
La Plegua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wayne.
Wayne misses with an elbow over the top.
La Plegua blocks an uppercut.
La Plegua misses with a punch on the inside.
La Plegua is working Wayne over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot in the inside from La Plegua.
Wayne misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from La Plegua.
La Plegua presses Wayne against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wayne is leaning against La Plegua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Plegua scores with a shot to the side of Wayne's head.
Wayne digs a right hand underneath La Plegua's ribcage. La Plegua let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wayne looking to throw knees to the head but La Plegua is blocking nicely.
La Plegua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
La Plegua misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from La Plegua.
Wayne struggles to land a body shot inside as La Plegua controls his hands.
Wayne misses with a hook from the clinch.
La Plegua misses with a hook to the ribs.
La Plegua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wayne being controlled against the cage.
La Plegua gets through Wayne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
La Plegua blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from La Plegua.
La Plegua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. La Plegua is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
La Plegua struggles to land a body shot inside as Wayne controls his hands.
La Plegua lands a hook that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
Wayne prevents a body shot from La Plegua.
A short uppercut from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and La Plegua avoids it.
Wayne working aggressively here.
La Plegua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Plegua tries to work over Wayne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Plegua tries a body shot but Wayne blocks it.
Wayne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
La Plegua cracks Wayne with a nice body shot.
La Plegua blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wayne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
La Plegua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
La Plegua misses with a punch on the inside.
Wayne blocks a body shot from La Plegua.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy La Plegua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wayne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wayne throws a solid leg kick but La Plegua takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wayne.
La Plegua missing with a left hand there. Wayne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
La Plegua misses the shot to the body.
La Plegua takes a swing at Wayne's ribcage but misses.
La Plegua thuds a left hand into Wayne's body.
Wayne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
La Plegua works Wayne's body with a nice hook.
Wayne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by La Plegua.
La Plegua lands with a right hand.
Andy La Plegua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wayne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
La Plegua slips a jab and a cross from Wayne.
Wayne moves out of range of the strikes.
La Plegua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wayne.
Wayne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Plegua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne checks the leg kick.
La Plegua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a hook.
A low kick from La Plegua is predictable there
enabling Wayne to counter with a crisp jab.
La Plegua moves out of range of the leg kick from Wayne.
Wayne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by La Plegua.
A jab from Wayne does it's job there.
Wayne thows a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from La Plegua.
Wayne looks to throw the jab but La Plegua is out of range.
A jab from Wayne misses.
Wayne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from La Plegua.
It looks like Wayne has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wayne tries to score a power double leg takedown but La Plegua sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wayne somewhat.
La Plegua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wayne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from La Plegua misses.
La Plegua lands a leg kick that knocks Wayne off balance momentarily.
La Plegua moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Plegua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
La Plegua scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wayne doesn't seem bothered though.
Wayne needs to keep his hands up - La Plegua had a free shot at his head there.
La Plegua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Plegua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wayne.
The fighters circling - Wayne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A bone on bone clash there as La Plegua blocks the leg kick.
Wayne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract La Plegua.
La Plegua wants to clinch but Wayne slips to the side
and Wayne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
La Plegua throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wayne scores with a decent looking hook.
La Plegua lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wayne backs up against the cage.
It looks like Zachariah Wayne has been cut.
Wayne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Wayne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wayne.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Plegua tries to close the distance and clinch but Wayne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wayne blocks a jab.
La Plegua wants to clinch
and Wayne counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne staying out of range there.
La Plegua throws out a leg kick but Wayne moves out of range and La Plegua only half commits.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
Andy La Plegua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
La Plegua takes a swing at Wayne's ribcage but misses.
Wayne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
La Plegua throws a right and a left that Wayne avoids nicely.
La Plegua looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.
Wayne defending well as La Plegua loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
La Plegua on the wrong end of a nice hook.
La Plegua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zachariah Wayne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
La Plegua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wayne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy La Plegua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well La Plegua 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy La Plegua!
Andy La Plegua 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Sten Biller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Hanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Biller might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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178 lbs
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175 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
39 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sten Biller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Hanks!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanks.
Biller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hanks is fending him off so far but Biller persists. Nope, Hanks circles away and we're back to standing.
Biller throws a leg kick but Hanks moved away.
Hanks throws a body kick that misses.
Hanks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Biller avoids the body shot from Hanks.
Biller shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Biller showed some decent athleticism there.
Hanks is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanks is controlling Biller's trapped leg to prevent Biller from advancing to side control.
Hanks trying to control here.
Hanks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Biller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Biller's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks keeps control of the position as Biller tries to break free.
Hanks just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biller tries to break free.
Biller rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Biller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Biller actively working from the bottom here.
Biller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanks pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller moves into full guard.
Biller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Biller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Biller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Biller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Biller looking for a guillotine here but Hanks defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Biller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biller being controlled here, momentarily.
Hanks wants to control from the top but Biller keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hanks defends well.
Biller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hanks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hanks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sten Biller dominated that round.
That's time! Biller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Biller tries to clinch there but Hanks circles away.
Hanks throws a series of punches but Biller avoids them all with ease.
Hanks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Biller on the side of the head.
Hanks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hanks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Biller counters with a thumping low kick.
Biller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
An inside leg kick from Hanks misses.
Nice defenses there by Biller.
A swing and a miss from Hanks.
Biller shoots in for a takedown but Hanks shows good takedown defense.
Hanks clinches.
Biller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hanks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Biller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hanks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Hanks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biller fails to pull guard.
Hanks tries to work over Biller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Biller is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hanks to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hanks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Hanks.
Biller looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanks scores with a shoulder strike.
Hanks is pressed up against the cage. Biller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hanks down to the mat. Hanks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hanks digs a good hook to Biller's body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Hanks.
Biller tries for a takedown. No joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanks lands a left hand.
Biller is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hanks to keep the fight standing.
Biller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hanks smiles and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Hanks.
Hanks connects with an inside leg kick.
Biller staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanks thumps Biller with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hanks lunges at Biller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Biller's hand.
Hanks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Biller doesn't seem bothered though.
Hanks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hanks keeps the fight on the outside.
Biller tries to clinch up.
Hanks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Biller misses with a takedown attempt - Hanks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hanks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hanks rushes Biller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hanks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Biller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Biller tries a knee to the head but Hanks blocks it.
Hanks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Biller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hanks just stands there and leans against the cage.
Biller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hanks after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Biller tries to land a knee to the head but Hanks blocks with his arms.
Biller jumps guard but Hanks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Biller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hanks is pressed up against the cage. Biller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hanks down to the mat. Hanks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hanks has managed to clinch.
Hanks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Biller misses with a knee strike.
Hanks is leaning against Biller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hanks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hanks lands a hook that snaps the head of Biller backwards.
Hanks blocks an uppercut.
Hanks gets through Biller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Hanks.
Still in the clinch, Hanks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Biller backwards.
Biller blocks a body shot from Hanks.
A short right from Hanks on the inside.
Hanks misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hanks.
Hanks can't find room to land a body shot as Biller controls the action.
Hanks lands with a short shot to the head.
Biller looking to throw knees to the head but Hanks is blocking nicely.
Biller tries to score a body lock takedown but Hanks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Craig Hanks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hanks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Biller or not.
A right hand to the body from Hanks.
Hanks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hanks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Biller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hanks defends it nicely.
Hanks lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hanks scores with a leg kick.
Hanks keeps Biller at a distance using the push kick.
Hanks connects with a body shot.
Hanks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Biller's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Hanks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hanks lands a big uppercut and Biller crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Biller looks OK. Hanks waves Biller back to his feet!
Biller is rocked!
Biller misses with a body kick.
Oh Biller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Biller gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hanks.
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!
Hanks sends Biller crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hanks is motioning to the referee to let Biller up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hanks misses with an uppercut. Biller saw that one coming.
Biller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hanks pinned against the cage. Hanks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Biller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hanks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hanks forces Biller back against the cage and clinches.
Biller seems to have got his legs back now.
Hanks gets through Biller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hanks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hanks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hanks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hanks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Biller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hanks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Biller. That did some damage!
Hanks throws a right hand that Biller ducks under and follows up with a left that Biller also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hanks thumps Biller with a low kick.
Biller is looking to clinch but Hanks is avoiding it.
Hanks instigates a clinch.
Hanks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Biller's elbow.
Hanks lands with a left to the head.
Biller tries to pull guard but Hanks won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Biller.
Biller is trying to drag Hanks to the mat but Hanks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Hanks - that landed with a thud.
Hanks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Biller backwards.
Biller scores with a knee to the head.
Biller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hanks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Biller is working for takedown but Hanks is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Hanks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hanks breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hanks. That's going to slow Biller down.
Hanks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Biller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Biller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hanks delivers a nice body kick.
Hanks thumps Biller with a low kick.
Hanks tries to bum rush Biller with a series of wild strikes but Biller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Biller shoots in looking for a takedown but Hanks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Biller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right handed body shot lands from Hanks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanks.
Hanks lands a left hand.
Biller gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hanks regains guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanks is pulling down on Biller's head. It's preventing any offense from Biller, at least for the moment.
Biller preventing the sweep.
Hanks has Biller pulled in close to control his posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Craig Hanks hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hanks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Biller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Biller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller fails with a takedown attempt.
Hanks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hanks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Biller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hanks clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanks prevents a body shot from Biller.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hanks.
Biller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hanks just stands there and leans against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanks.
Biller tries to pull guard but Hanks won't allow it.
Biller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hanks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hanks scores with a shot to the side of Biller's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Biller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hanks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Hanks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Hanks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hanks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Hanks!
A very excited looking Craig Hanks made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ichiro Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce McBrain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takahashi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 暗殺者. 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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174 lbs
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ichiro Takahashi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce McBrain!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
McBrain looks to land a left hand but Takahashi moved out of range nicely.
Takahashi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Takahashi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McBrain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McBrain throws a nice outside leg kick.
McBrain lands a high kick!
Takahashi fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBrain digs a good hook to Takahashi's body.
Takahashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Takahashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McBrain throws a low kick but Takahashi moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi checks a leg kick nicely.
Takahashi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Bruce McBrain has been cut.
Bruce McBrain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takahashi.
McBrain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takahashi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McBrain really felt that one!
Good leg kick by McBrain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Takahashi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McBrain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takahashi scrambles back to his feet.
McBrain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Takahashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Takahashi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takahashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takahashi jabs McBrain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McBrain clinches.
Takahashi has McBrain pressed against the cage.
McBrain looking to slow down the pace here.
McBrain avoiding damage.
McBrain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
McBrain throws a punch but it's blocked by Takahashi.
A short right from Takahashi.
McBrain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McBrain.
Donk. Takahashi catches McBrain right on the button with a cross.
McBrain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McBrain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bruce McBrain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McBrain is looking to land body kicks.
McBrain moves away from the strike by Takahashi.
Takahashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takahashi connects with a body shot that sends McBrain's belly button to the back.
Takahashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McBrain moves out of range as Takahashi throws a body kick.
McBrain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBrain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takahashi finds it's way round the side to connect with McBrain's head.
McBrain misses with a low kick.
McBrain throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by McBrain. That's going to slow Takahashi down.
McBrain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McBrain lands a nice looking body kick.
Takahashi walks into a left hand.
Takahashi tries to keep at a distance but McBrain has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takahashi misses with a knee strike.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McBrain's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce McBrain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce McBrain's cut.
That's time! Takahashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A nice combination there by McBrain.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. McBrain saw that one coming.
Crunch! Takahashi slams his shin into McBrain's torso.
Takahashi walks into a stiff left hand from McBrain.
McBrain tried to score with a low kick but Takahashi checks it.
McBrain connects with a leg kick. Takahashi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McBrain throws a leg kick which misses Takahashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Takahashi tries to avoid it.
McBrain tests Takahashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from McBrain. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
McBrain lets loose with a powerful body kick. Takahashi will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBrain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takahashi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takahashi works the jab nicely.
McBrain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good work by Takahashi as he checks the leg kick.
McBrain misses the shot to the body.
McBrain tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Takahashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McBrain misses with a straight left.
McBrain tries a low kick but Takahashi avoids it.
Nice body punch from Takahashi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McBrain.
McBrain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McBrain is looking to slow Takahashi down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McBrain swings widly with a right hand
and Takahashi counters with a two punch combo.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McBrain moves away.
Takahashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McBrain. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Takahashi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takahashi.
Takahashi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBrain works over Takahashi's head and body with a nice combination.
McBrain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takahashi throws a sloppy head kick and McBrain moves out of range easily.
Bruce McBrain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Takahashi.
Takahashi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McBrain scores with a leg kick.
McBrain avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McBrain's calf.
Takahashi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McBrain swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBrain lands a really nice looking cross but Takahashi seems unphased.
Takahashi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McBrain throws a lazy right hand but Takahashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McBrain tries a head kick but it misses.
McBrain is looking to score with low kicks.
McBrain misses with a head kick.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce McBrain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruce McBrain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McBrain throws out a powerful jab.
McBrain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McBrain lands with a cross.
McBrain blocks a jab.
Takahashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and McBrain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takahashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McBrain misses with a straight right.
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!
Takahashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Takahashi.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi avoids the head kick by McBrain.
A punch combination from McBrain misses.
Takahashi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Takahashi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McBrain throws the kick towards the body but Takahashi avoids it.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
A low kick from McBrain misses
and Takahashi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McBrain is pulling down on Takahashi's head to control his posture.
Takahashi throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Takahashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McBrain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McBrain working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBrain pulls Takahashi in close to his closed guard and prevents Takahashi from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bruce McBrain was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBrain misses with a straight right.
Takahashi throws a body punch but McBrain moves out of range.
McBrain plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Takahashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McBrain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Takahashi thows a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McBrain.
Takahashi tries to score a power double leg takedown but McBrain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takahashi somewhat.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but McBrain checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBrain tries to land a leg kick but Takahashi saw it coming and moves away.
McBrain clobbers Takahashi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McBrain throws a quick inside leg kick.
McBrain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takahashi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McBrain throws a head kick that misses.
McBrain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McBrain wants it to stay on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed right hand from McBrain misses the target.
McBrain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Bruce McBrain just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Bruce McBrain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for McBrain.
McBrain thumps Takahashi with a low kick.
Takahashi checks a leg kick nicely.
McBrain connects with a solid leg kick.
McBrain lands a leg kick that knocks Takahashi off balance momentarily.
Takahashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McBrain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBrain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McBrain throws a chopping leg kick but Takahashi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Takahashi misses with a left hand
enabling McBrain to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Takahashi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McBrain lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Takahashi is rocked!
McBrain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Takahashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McBrain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takahashi seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBrain lands a nice shot that snaps Takahashi's head back.
Takahashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Takahashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McBrain. McBrain obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch combination from McBrain misses.
McBrain feints and then cracks Takahashi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takahashi down.
McBrain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Takahashi ducks right into an uppercut from McBrain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBrain throws a wild body kick that Takahashi sees coming a mile off.
McBrain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from McBrain tenderised Takahashi's leg. Takahashi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from McBrain! Takahashi is out on his feet! McBrain rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Takahashi is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Takahashi is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce McBrain!
Bruce McBrain is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Bruce McBrain 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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