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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robinson Cruzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asda Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson Cruzo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robinson Cruzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Asda Price!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price lands a high kick!
It looks like Robinson Cruzo has been cut.
Price scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruzo avoids the head kick by Price.
Price connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cruzo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cruzo is breathing heavily.
Price thumps Cruzo with a low kick.
Price lands with a right that hurts Cruzo. Cruzo looks to clinch but Price throws a short knee that drops Cruzo. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Asda Price!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Semax Madurov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasse Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lasse Kongo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Semax Madurov's chin.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Semax Madurov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lasse Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo slips a jab and a cross from Madurov.
Madurov tries to keep at a distance but Kongo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Madurov misses with a punch to the body.
Kongo has had enough of the clinch but Madurov keeps him there for the moment.
Madurov is trying to break free.
Kongo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kongo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Madurov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Madurov is trying to break the clinch but Kongo has him pressed against the cage.
Kongo tries to break the clinch but Madurov is controlling the position.
Kongo wants to break free but Madurov has control.
Madurov breaks from the clinch.
Kongo has closed the distance and engaged Madurov in a clinch.
Kongo tries to break free but Madurov pushes him back against the cage.
Madurov lands a body shot.
Kongo prevents a body shot from Madurov.
Madurov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Madurov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo wants to break free but Madurov has control.
Kongo tries to break the clinch but Madurov is controlling the position.
Kongo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kongo is trying to force a seperation but Madurov has the dominant position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kongo.
Madurov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Madurov looks to clinch
and Kongo counters with a series of strikes. Madurov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Madurov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kongo takes a swing at Madurov's ribcage but misses.
Madurov darts in and clinches Kongo up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kongo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Madurov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Kongo.
Kongo is trying to break free.
Madurov tries to land a knee to the head but Kongo blocks with his arms.
Madurov manages to break the clinch.
Kongo swats away the attempt to clinch by Madurov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madurov fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Madurov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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!
Kongo gets a clinch.
Madurov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kongo lands with a hook. Madurov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kongo looks to land a combination but Madurov avoids it well.
Madurov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kongo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kongo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kongo cracks Madurov with a good jab.
Madurov lands a high kick!
Madurov fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madurov closes the distance and pushes Kongo back into the cage.
Madurov tries to throw a body punch but Kongo avoids it by throwing Madurov back against the cage.
Madurov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Madurov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kongo lands a nice looking body shot.
Madurov swats away the attempt to clinch by Kongo.
The fighters circling - Kongo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Semax Madurov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Madurov misses with an uppercut.
Kongo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Madurov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Madurov tries to clinch but Kongo is having none of it.
Madurov with a hook.
Madurov swings widly with a right hand
and Kongo counters with a left and a right that stings Madurov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Madurov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madurov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kongo circles away quickly and effectively.
Kongo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kongo drives through and clinches with Madurov against the cage.
Madurov misses with a punch to the body.
Kongo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Madurov has him pressed against the cage.
Madurov blocks a body shot from Kongo.
Madurov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kongo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Madurov is rocked!
It looks like Semax Madurov has been cut.
Madurov looks to land a body kick but Kongo moved away.
Oh Madurov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Madurov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kongo tries a head kick but it misses.
Madurov seems to have got his legs back now.
Kongo blocks the body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Kongo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Semax Madurov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Madurov wants to clinch up but Kongo keeps it at a distance.
Kongo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Madurov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kongo with a jab.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Madurov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kongo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kongo swats away the attempt to clinch by Madurov.
Kongo moves away from the strike by Madurov.
Kongo connects with a body shot.
Madurov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kongo moves away.
Kongo looks to land a combination but Madurov avoids it well.
Madurov moves in looking to clinch but Kongo pushes him off.
Madurov tries to clinch but Kongo is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Madurov misses with a double jab.
Kongo shoots for a double leg takedown but Madurov sprawls well. He's pushed Kongo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Madurov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kongo rushes Madurov and presses him up against the cage.
Kongo is trying to break free.
Kongo blocks an elbow strike.
Kongo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Madurov wants to get back to striking at distance but Kongo won't allow it.
Madurov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Madurov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kongo's efforts to push away.
Kongo wants to get back to striking at distance but Madurov won't allow it.
Kongo tries to circle away but Madurov has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madurov keeps control of Kongo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kongo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kongo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Madurov is looking to break free of the clinch but Kongo has double underhooks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Madurov misses with an elbow strike.
Kongo working hard to break the clinch.
Kongo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kongo is trying to force a seperation but Madurov has the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Madurov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kongo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Semax Madurov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Madurov misses with a body shot.
Kongo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Madurov tries to clinch but Kongo moves out of range.
Kongo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kongo wants to break free but Madurov has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madurov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Madurov, pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kongo.
Madurov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kongo's elbow.
Madurov keeps control of Kongo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kongo is trying to break the clinch but Madurov is controlling him.
Kongo tries to break the clinch but Madurov is controlling the position.
Kongo has had enough of the clinch but Madurov keeps him there for the moment.
Kongo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Madurov lands a left hand.
Madurov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Madurov connects with a high kick.
Kongo loads up on a big right hand but Madurov slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madurov darts in and clinches Kongo up against the cage.
Madurov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kongo.
Kongo tries to pull guard but Madurov won't allow it.
Madurov tries a knee to the head but Kongo blocks it.
Madurov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kongo's efforts to push away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madurov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Madurov works the jab nicely.
Madurov avoids the body shot from Kongo.
Madurov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kongo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Kongo does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Madurov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Madurov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Madurov walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lasse Kongo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Semax Madurov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kongo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kongo rushes Madurov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Madurov working hard to break the clinch.
Madurov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Madurov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lasse Kongo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Madurov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kongo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Madurov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Madurov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kongo.
Kongo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kongo tries to clinch but Madurov is having none of it.
Kongo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Madurov tries to clinch there but Kongo circles away.
Kongo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madurov forces Kongo back against the cage and clinches.
Madurov lands a nice knee to the body.
Kongo can't break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Madurov.
Madurov scores a nice knee to the body.
Lasse Kongo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kongo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Madurov breaks the clinch.
Kongo moves into range and clinches up with Madurov.
Madurov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kongo throws a nice looking combination but Madurov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kongo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice cross by Kongo.
Madurov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Madurov.
Lasse Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madurov throws a nice looking combination but Kongo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kongo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo tries a head kick but it misses.
Madurov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Madurov is looking to clinch.
Madurov throws a head kick but Kongo moves out of range.
Kongo lands a nice looking body shot.
Madurov slips a straight right by Kongo.
Kongo throws a right hand that Madurov ducks under and follows up with a left that Madurov also avoids with ease.
Madurov lunges at Kongo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kongo's hand.
Kongo is looking to clinch but Madurov is avoiding it.
Madurov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kongo's calf.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Madurov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madurov throws a series of punches but Kongo avoids them all with ease.
Kongo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madurov.
Kongo moves to clinch but Madurov breaks away
and Madurov counters with a big head kick but Kongo shrugs it off.
Madurov moves to clinch but Kongo breaks away
and Kongo counters with a straight right hand.
Madurov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kongo.
Lasse Kongo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Madurov forces Kongo back against the cage and clinches.
Madurov manages to break the clinch.
Kongo blocks a head kick by Madurov.
Madurov throws a hook but Kongo avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Madurov rushes Kongo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Madurov tries to land knees in the clinch but Kongo avoids the damage to the body.
Madurov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kongo avoids it.
Madurov breaks the clinch.
Kongo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Madurov wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kongo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Madurov sprawls well. Madurov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kongo gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Semax Madurov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kongo 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Kongo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luis Machin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Nujoma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machin's entrance music is Here comes the boom - POD. A fine choice. Luis Machin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Machin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Nujoma!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machin slips a straight right by Nujoma.
Machin feints a jab promting Nujoma to slip. Machin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nujoma slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nujoma drives through with a takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nujoma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Machin keeping moving, preventing Nujoma from controlling successfully.
Machin keeping full guard, as Nujoma tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nujoma trying to control the position from guard on top but Machin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machin wants to sweep but no luck.
Nujoma drops back, looking for a kneebar! Machin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Machin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Machin!
Machin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nujoma is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin tries to get to his feet but Nujoma is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Machin in his guard.
Machin looking to pass the guard.
Machin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nujoma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nujoma has his foot on Machin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machin works his way back into a safe position though.
Nujoma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machin is one step ahead there.
Machin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nujoma 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.
Nujoma has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Machin tries to stand but Nujoma is controlling from the bottom.
Machin trying to control the position from guard on top but Nujoma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nujoma looking for a guillotine here but Machin defends easily.
Nujoma trying to control the position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machin is looking to stand up but Nujoma won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nujoma keeping moving, preventing Machin from controlling successfully.
Machin looking to pass the guard.
Machin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nujoma working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Machin has passed into half guard!
Nujoma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Machin.
Machin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Machin seems to be working for a kimura but Nujoma defends the submission attempt.
Nujoma makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nujoma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machin trying to control the position from guard on top but Nujoma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nujoma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nujoma is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Machin tries to free his leg and advance position but Nujoma is retaining full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Machin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nujoma's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machin stalling away here and it's allowed Nujoma to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Machin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nujoma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machin has managed to get both his arms back between Nujoma's legs - danger averted.
Machin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nujoma is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sam Nujoma will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nujoma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Machin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machin wants it to stay on the feet.
Machin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machin.
Machin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nujoma looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Machin looking to throw knees to the head but Nujoma is blocking nicely.
Machin manages to break the clinch.
Machin slips a jab from Nujoma.
Nujoma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Machin slips a jab and a cross from Nujoma.
Nujoma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nujoma. Machin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nujoma shoots in looking for a takedown. Machin tries to sprawl out of it but Nujoma keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nujoma looks to throw the jab but Machin is out of range.
A combination from Nujoma does no damage.
Machin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nujoma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machin tries to clinch but Nujoma is having none of it.
Nujoma moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Machin tries to clinch up but Nujoma circles away and keeps his distance.
Nujoma lands a two punch combo.
Machin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nujoma throws a nice looking combination but Machin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machin fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nujoma misses with a hook.
Machin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nujoma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machin tries to close the distance and clinch but Nujoma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nujoma misses with an uppercut. Machin saw that one coming.
Sam Nujoma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machin drops his hands momentarily and Nujoma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Luis Machin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nujoma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Machin tries to clinch up.
Machin tries to clinch there but Nujoma circles away.
Nujoma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machin.
Machin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nujoma's guard.
Nujoma keeping moving, preventing Machin from controlling successfully.
Machin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nujoma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machin has managed to get both his arms back between Nujoma's legs - danger averted.
Nujoma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machin defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machin preventing the sweep.
Nujoma looking to control.
Machin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Machin trying to control the position from guard on top but Nujoma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nujoma trying to control the position.
Machin wants to control from the top but Nujoma keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Luis Machin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nujoma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nujoma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machin tries to clinch up but Nujoma circles away and keeps his distance.
Nujoma throws a jab but it's blocked by Machin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nujoma darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Machin blocks a jab.
A big left from Nujoma misses.
Nujoma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Machin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nujoma.
A jab from Machin finds it's way through Nujoma's defenses.
Machin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nujoma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nujoma has his takedown stuffed
and Machin counters with a nice uppercut.
Luis Machin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Nujoma.
Machin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machin there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Nujoma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
Nujoma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nujoma dives in and grabs Machin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machin pushes down on Nujoma's head and hops out.
Machin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nujoma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machin.
Nujoma shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Machin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Machin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machin is trying to keep Nujoma in close.
Sam Nujoma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nujoma has gone for a leg lock! Machin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nujoma's guard.
Machin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nujoma, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nujoma drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nujoma trying to control the action but Machin is working from the bottom.
Nujoma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Machin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Machin is looking to reverse the position.
Nujoma happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nujoma has control of an arm but Machin manages to advance to Nujoma's back!
Machin looking for the RNC.
Nujoma rolls, trying to escape but Machin keeps control of the position.
Machin tries to keep control of the position but Nujoma is staying busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machin is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nujoma tries to escape but Machin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nujoma trying to control the hands but Machin breaks the grip.
Nujoma is in bad spot here.
Nujoma trying to control the action but Machin just sinks the hooks in.
Nujoma really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Machin's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Machin looking for the choke from the back.
Sam Nujoma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Machin not allowing Nujoma to control his hands.
Nujoma tries to break free.
Nujoma manages to reverse the position and now he's in Machin's guard. Nice work there by Nujoma.
Nujoma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Luis Machin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nujoma wants to control from the top but Machin keeps moving.
Nujoma is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sam Nujoma was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Machin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nujoma swats away the attempt to clinch by Machin.
Machin tries to clinch up but Nujoma circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nujoma closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Machin to the mat! Machin manages to get full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nujoma pushing down on Machin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Nujoma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nujoma winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Nujoma!
A victorious Sam Nujoma thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Luis Machin had this to say: 'I broke my hand in the first'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Dijkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and General Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Dijkman has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Dijkman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, General Lee!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dijkman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee moves away from the strike by Dijkman.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dijkman misses with a looping right.
Dijkman misses with a hook.
No joy there for Dijkman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee stuns Dijkman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dijkman throws a combination that misses
and Lee counters with a single leg into guard. Dijkman didn't expect that.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dijkman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee won't allow Dijkman to get back to his feet.
Lee is looking to work some ground and pound but Dijkman has wrist control.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dijkman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dijkman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been hearing good reports from Dijkman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lee working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dijkman's head.
Dijkman has momentary wrist control but Lee slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Dijkman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lee lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dijkman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dijkman keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Dijkman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dijkman looking to pass the guard.
Dijkman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dijkman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dijkman wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dijkman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dijkman preventing the sweep.
Dijkman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dijkman trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thomas Dijkman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dijkman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dijkman.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Dijkman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Dijkman throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
General Lee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dijkman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lee has time to react.
A punch combination from Dijkman misses.
Dijkman misses with a hook.
Dijkman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lee counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dijkman!
Lee working the strikes but Dijkman uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lee controlling the action here.
Dijkman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dijkman is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands a couple of digs.
Dijkman keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee stays in close to Dijkman's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dijkman is looking to stand up but Lee isn't so interested in that idea.
Dijkman has momentary wrist control but Lee slips an elbow through the middle.
Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dijkman has momentary wrist control but Lee slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dijkman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
General Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee throws a big right hand that misses.
Lee looking to improve position, pressing down on Dijkman's thigh with his hand. Dijkman seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Lee paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Lee's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Dijkman picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thomas Dijkman!
Thomas Dijkman really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Steel Penn - Battle Ready Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gary Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heikki Heinonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heikki Heinonen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heinonen tries to clinch up.
We've been hearing reports that Hughes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hughes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Heinonen to the mat! Heinonen manages to get full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hughes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Heinonen is trying to keep Hughes in close.
Heinonen is adopting a defensive guard.
Hughes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hughes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Heinonen has his hands on Hughes's head, controlling the position.
Hughes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heinonen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Heinonen trying to control the position.
Hughes lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes postures up in Heinonen's guard and throws a big left but Heinonen blocks it.
Hughes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Heinonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Heinonen keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Heinonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heinonen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Heinonen wants it to stay on the feet.
Hughes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Heinonen is looking to regain half guard here but Hughes keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heinonen is trying to control Hughes's posture but Hughes avoids it.
Hughes is working Heinonen over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heinonen gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes 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.
Heinonen trying to control but Hughes postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Heinonen is looking to improve his position.
Hughes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heinonen trying to control here.
Hughes wants to free his trapped foot but Heinonen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Heinonen trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Heinonen trying to control from the bottom.
Hughes is looking to take a break and control but Heinonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heinonen is trying to maintain the position but Hughes is very close to passing his half guard.
Heinonen works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Heinonen keeps moving.
Heinonen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses.
Heinonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heinonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hughes manages to get himself to full guard.
Hughes controlling the position.
Hughes looking for a sweep. Not yet Hughes, not yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heinonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Heinonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hughes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Hughes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Heinonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Hughes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gary Hughes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hughes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hughes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hughes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Heinonen swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
Heinonen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hughes has time to react.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Heinonen sprawls well. Heinonen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet.
Heinonen moves into the clinch.
Hughes wants a takedown.
Heinonen is struggling to control the position.
Heinonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heinonen is pressed up against the cage. Hughes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Heinonen down to the mat. Heinonen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hughes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hughes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Heinonen tries to avoid it but Hughes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Heinonen to the ground. Heinonen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Heinonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Hughes circles away.
Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown but Heinonen sprawls well. He's pushed Hughes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hughes checks a leg kick.
Heinonen misses with a wild combination.
Heinonen throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.
Heinonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Hughes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Heinonen.
Hughes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heinonen throws out the jab.
Hughes defending well as Heinonen loads up on a big left hand.
Hughes misses with a takedown
and Heinonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Hughes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heinonen lands with a good body shot.
Hughes misses with a takedown attempt
and Heinonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been informed that Heinonen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hughes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes tries to keep at a distance but Heinonen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Heinonen scores with a shoulder strike.
Hughes is working for takedown but Heinonen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Heinonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hughes is working for takedown but Heinonen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hughes is working for takedown but Heinonen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Heinonen is pushing Hughes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Heinonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heinonen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Heinonen gets underhooks to prevent Hughes's takedown attempt.
Hughes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Heinonen gets underhooks to prevent Hughes's takedown attempt.
Hughes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Heinonen is defending well.
Heinonen leaning against his opponent.
Heinonen breaks from the clinch.
Heinonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hughes in his tracks.
Heinonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hughes is out of range and Heinonen settles back down.
Heinonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Heinonen stalks Hughes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hughes's face. Hughes staggers backwards, shaken.
Hughes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Heinonen is defended easily by Hughes.
Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heinonen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Heinonen sprawls well. Heinonen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet.
Heinonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heinonen misses with a straight left.
Heikki Heinonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hughes has a takedown stuffed.
Heinonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Heinonen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hughes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heikki Heinonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Heinonen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Heinonen wants it to stay on the feet.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hughes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hughes working away.
Hughes lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Heinonen struggling a bit here.
Heinonen tries to bench press Hughes off him but Hughes keeps the position.
Hughes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Heinonen is avoiding damage well.
Hughes working away.
Heinonen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hughes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hughes tries to get out of the position.
Heinonen is thwarting Hughes's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heinonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hughes manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heinonen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab lands there for Heinonen.
Hughes gets tackled into the cage by Heinonen. Heinonen maintains the clinch.
Heinonen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hughes wants to take the fight to the mat but Heinonen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Heinonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Heinonen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heinonen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Heinonen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hughes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Heinonen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Heinonen there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heinonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hughes taking some punishment here, with Heinonen in his half guard.
Heinonen throwing shots but Hughes is blocking nicely.
Heinonen wants to take a breather but Hughes is having none of it.
Heinonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hughes's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heinonen slips a nice elbow through Hughes's hands, connecting with Hughes's forehead.
Hughes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Heinonen.
Heinonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hughes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Heinonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Heinonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Heinonen prevents Hughes from standing back up.
Heinonen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Heinonen trying to control from half guard but Hughes is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heinonen is stalling here. Hughes is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Heinonen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hughes has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Heinonen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hughes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Heinonen can't do much from the bottom here.
Heinonen sneaks back into half guard.
Heinonen wants to improve his position but Hughes is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heinonen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hughes is working away from the top position though.
Hughes prevents Heinonen from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heikki Heinonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Heinonen 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heikki Heinonen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan has chosen Freestyler as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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23
162 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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164 lbs
29 - 23 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brad Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov thumps Ryan with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Ryan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Volkov tries to land a front kick but Ryan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Volkov wants to land a leg kick but Ryan is out of range.
Ryan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Volkov counters with a nice body kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Volkov enables Ryan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Volkov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ryan trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryan stopping the sweep attempt from Volkov.
Ryan trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ryan postures up in Volkov's guard and throws a big left but Volkov blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Volkov is retaining full guard.
Ryan postures up in Volkov's guard and throws a big left but Volkov blocks it.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Volkov controlling the position.
Volkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ryan manages to get himself to full guard.
Ryan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ryan wants to get back to his feet but Volkov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan has Volkov pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Volkov. No joy for Ryan on that attempt.
Volkov slips under a jab.
Volkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan cracks Volkov with an open hand slap.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volkov sprawls well. Volkov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Volkov misses with a body kick.
Ryan moves into the clinch.
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Ryan cracks Volkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Volkov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ryan. That did some damage!
Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan lands a jab-cross combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Volkov 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 Ryan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ryan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Volkov dodges the punch combination from Ryan.
Volkov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Volkov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Volkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ryan.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Ryan.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown but Volkov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ryan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ryan lands the left hand.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ryan lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up.
Volkov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ryan throwing strikes from guard but Volkov blocks nicely.
Volkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryan defends well.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Volkov trying to keep a closed guard but Ryan is proving a slippery customer.
Ryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryan trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Volkov motions for Ryan to come forward. Volkov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov cracks Ryan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Volkov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ryan lands with a kick to the temple. Volkov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Volkov as he avoids it easily.
Volkov blocks a head kick by Ryan.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Volkov has time to react.
Volkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ryan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Volkov pinned against the cage. Volkov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Volkov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Volkov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ryan on the side of the head.
Brad Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan throws a sloppy head kick
and Volkov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryan.
A big right from Ryan misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan shoots in but Volkov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Ryan.
Volkov misses with a head kick.
Volkov blocks a head kick by Ryan.
Ryan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Volkov eats them both and turns towards Ryan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ryan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Volkov.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Ryan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Volkov connects with an inside leg kick.
Volkov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ryan's calf.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan walks into a left hand.
Volkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Volkov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Volkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ryan blocks a leg kick.
Ryan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Volkov.
A slapping body kick lands there for Volkov.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ryan shoots in for a double leg but Volkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ryan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Volkov lands a big head kick that sends Ryan tumbling to the mat! Volkov takes a step backwards and waves Ryan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ryan is rocked!
Ryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volkov.
Ryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Volkov finish him?
Volkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ryan seems to have recovered his senses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volkov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Volkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Volkov connects with an inside leg kick.
Volkov scores with a jab. Ryan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No luck for Ryan with that takedown attempt.
Volkov throws the kick towards the body but Ryan avoids it.
Volkov lands a big head kick that sends Ryan tumbling to the mat! Volkov takes a step backwards and waves Ryan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Volkov.
Volkov drops Ryan with a big left hand! Ryan is injured, injured bad! Volkov jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov!
In his post fight interview, Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov gave a big smile as he said 'I am proud communist.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnie McDougle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leather Slammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arnie McDougle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leather Slammer's chin.
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30
290 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
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265 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnie McDougle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leather Slammer!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDougle lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That kick from McDougle tenderised Slammer's leg. Slammer is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slammer is trying hard to land a takedown here. McDougle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Slammer get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Slammer stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but McDougle runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arnie McDougle!
Our winner, Arnie McDougle, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Grozni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grozni's entrance music is Миша Маваши - &. A fine choice. Miles has chosen Assasins creed 3 trailer. as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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28
212 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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29
213 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Grozni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Desmond Miles!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles misses with a left hand
and Grozni holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Miles is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Grozni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grozni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grozni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Desmond Miles has been cut.
Miles misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Grozni misses its intended target.
Good exchange - Miles coming out on top.
Miles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grozni circles away quickly and effectively.
Miles is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grozni.
We've been informed that Miles 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grozni scores with a decent looking hook.
Grozni swinging wildly here.
Miles slips under a jab from Grozni.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grozni throws a right hand that Miles ducks under and follows up with a left that Miles also avoids with ease.
Miles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grozni throws out the jab.
Grozni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grozni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miles.
Miles throws a hook but Grozni blocks it.
Miles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grozni.
A left and a right from Miles both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Ivan Grozni has been cut.
Miles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grozni.
Miles misses with a straight left.
Desmond Miles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Miles misses.
Grozni scores with a jab. Miles acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miles misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grozni works the jab nicely.
That has opened up Desmond Miles's cut even more.
Grozni tries to move into range but Miles moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grozni throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Miles's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Grozni dives in looking to finish as Miles flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Grozni's strikes! Grozni is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Miles's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Miles was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Grozni!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keke Pummel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Zaromskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pummel comes to the cage accompanied by renegades. Zaromskis has chosen Moment of Peace as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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176 lbs
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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
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keke Pummel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Zaromskis!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pummel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zaromskis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zaromskis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zaromskis with the ground and pound but Pummel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pummel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zaromskis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zaromskis trying to control the position from guard on top but Pummel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaromskis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zaromskis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zaromskis tries to score with some ground and pound. Pummel controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaromskis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pummel wants to control but Zaromskis postures up.
Pummel is not content to let Zaromskis control the position.
Zaromskis throws an elbow but Pummel slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaromskis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pummel keeps working.
Pummel stops Zaromskis from passing to mount.
Pummel parries the strikes from Zaromskis easily there. Zaromskis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pummel to escape.
Pummel is not content to let Zaromskis control the position.
Zaromskis lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pummel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Zaromskis's guard! Nice work there by Pummel!
Pummel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zaromskis is looking for a sweep.
We've been informed that Zaromskis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pummel decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Zaromskis misses.
Pummel throws out a leg kick but Zaromskis moves out of range and Pummel only half commits.
Zaromskis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zaromskis forces Pummel back against the cage and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pummel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaromskis.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaromskis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pummel blocks an uppercut.
Zaromskis blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaromskis cracks Pummel with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zaromskis takes a shot to the head.
Zaromskis blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pummel lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaromskis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Zaromskis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pummel throws a leg kick which misses Zaromskis's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaromskis tries to avoid it.
Zaromskis is looking to land body kicks.
Zaromskis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pummel throws a nice looking combination but Zaromskis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zaromskis throws a sloppy head kick and Pummel moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaromskis.
A punch combination from Pummel misses.
Zaromskis looks to land a left hand but Pummel moved out of range nicely.
Pummel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pummel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pummel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pummel takes one to the chin there.
Zaromskis tried to score with a low kick but Pummel checks it.
Zaromskis throws a head kick that Pummel semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pummel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zaromskis.
Zaromskis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zaromskis moves into range and clinches up with Pummel.
Pummel lands with a right to the head.
Zaromskis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pummel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pummel keeps Zaromskis at a distance using the push kick.
Zaromskis throws a body punch but Pummel moves out of range.
Keke Pummel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zaromskis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pummel.
Pummel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zaromskis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaromskis throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pummel counters with a nice uppercut.
Zaromskis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pummel looks to land a left hand but Zaromskis moved out of range nicely.
Zaromskis throws a leg kick that misses.
Zaromskis dodges the punch combination from Pummel.
Pummel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zaromskis's head.
Zaromskis throws an overhand right that lands on Pummel's shoulder, as Pummel tries to avoid the shot.
Pummel checks a low kick from Zaromskis.
Nice shot by Zaromskis.
Martin Zaromskis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaromskis throws a body punch but Pummel moves out of range.
Zaromskis throws a chopping leg kick but Pummel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zaromskis tries a low kick but Pummel avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis takes a swing at Pummel's ribcage but misses.
Zaromskis wants to slow Pummel down by chopping away at his legs.
Pummel throws a leg kick
so Zaromskis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pummel keeping moving, preventing Zaromskis from controlling successfully.
Zaromskis tries to free his leg and advance position but Pummel is retaining full guard.
Zaromskis trying to control but Pummel is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Zaromskis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pummel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zaromskis throwing strikes but missing.
Pummel keeping full guard, as Zaromskis tries to pass.
Zaromskis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaromskis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zaromskis throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Zaromskis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Pummel throws a shot from downtown. Zaromskis moves away and avoids it.
Pummel gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Zaromskis counters with a takedown into side control.
Zaromskis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pummel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Zaromskis's guard! Nice work there by Pummel!
Zaromskis looking for a guillotine here but Pummel defends easily.
Pummel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaromskis is looking to sweep but instead, Pummel has passed into half guard.
Pummel is looking to take a break and control but Zaromskis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zaromskis is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Keke Pummel.
Zaromskis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pummel counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pummel misses with a body shot.
Zaromskis throws a low kick but Pummel avoids it.
Zaromskis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pummel is out of range.
Zaromskis throws a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Zaromskis.
Pummel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zaromskis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pummel moves out of range of the body kick.
Pummel swings for the body but Zaromskis moves out of range.
Pummel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zaromskis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zaromskis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pummel.
Pummel misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis misses with a low kick.
Martin Zaromskis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaromskis thows a leg kick but Pummel checks it
and Pummel counters with a straight right hand.
Pummel tries to keep at a distance but Zaromskis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pummel lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Zaromskis has a couple of punches blocked by Pummel.
Pummel misses with some punches.
Zaromskis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zaromskis misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zaromskis swings wildly with an uppercut but Pummel uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pummel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zaromskis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keke Pummel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaromskis working aggressively here.
Zaromskis misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Zaromskis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zaromskis 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Zaromskis!
A very excited looking Martin Zaromskis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jakke Ruutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orpo Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruutu comes to the cage accompanied by 50 Cent - I'm Supposed to Die Tonight. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jakke Ruutu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Orpo Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruutu cracks the inside of Jokinen's front leg.
A low kick from Ruutu misses
and Jokinen counters with a single leg into guard. Ruutu didn't expect that.
Ruutu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jokinen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jokinen stalling away here and it's allowed Ruutu to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jokinen wants to pass the guard but Ruutu is keeping the position.
Ruutu has his foot on Jokinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jokinen works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruutu looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruutu, not yet.
Jokinen wants to pass the guard but Ruutu is keeping the position.
Ruutu working a defensive guard here.
Jokinen trying to control but Ruutu is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu 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.
Jakke Ruutu has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ruutu's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruutu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jakke Ruutu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruutu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Jokinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jokinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ruutu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jokinen.
Ruutu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen tests Ruutu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ruutu misses with a hook to the body
and Jokinen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ruutu is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruutu desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jokinen passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen working away.
Jokinen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
I wouldn't like to be where Ruutu is right now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen wants to control for a moment but Ruutu uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orpo Jokinen dominated that round.
That's time! Ruutu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ruutu, as that shot connected.
Ruutu misses with a looping left.
Ruutu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jokinen on the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Jokinen blocks the leg kick.
Ruutu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jokinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jokinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ruutu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jokinen throws a right and a left that Ruutu avoids nicely.
Jokinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ruutu swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruutu throws the left hand but Jokinen avoids the punch easily.
Ruutu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ruutu thows a leg kick but Jokinen checks it
and Jokinen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ruutu!
Orpo Jokinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jokinen working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruutu tries to improve position but can't.
Jokinen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ruutu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jokinen but great work by Ruutu.
Jokinen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Well, if Ruutu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
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!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu prevents Jokinen from improving his position.
Jokinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ruutu is looking to take a break and control but Jokinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jakke Ruutu.
A jab from Ruutu misses.
Jokinen lands with a slapping head kick.
Ruutu misses with a low kick.
Ruutu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jokinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruutu scores with a jab.
A big right from Ruutu misses.
Ruutu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ruutu cracks Jokinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ruutu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jokinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ruutu throws out a loose jab but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu connects with a right hand. Jokinen shakes it off.
Ruutu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range and Ruutu settles back down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jokinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ruutu.
Ruutu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jokinen slips under a jab from Ruutu.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ruutu.
Ruutu swings widly with a right hand
and Jokinen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruutu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen preventing the sweep.
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 Jakke Ruutu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ruutu takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
Ruutu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Jokinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jokinen walks into a stiff left hand from Ruutu.
Ruutu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ruutu thows a body shot but no joy.
Ruutu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jokinen at a distance.
Jokinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruutu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jokinen somewhat.
Jokinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ruutu stalks Jokinen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jokinen's face. Jokinen staggers backwards, shaken.
Ruutu throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick from Ruutu.
Ruutu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range.
Ruutu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruutu.
Jakke Ruutu is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruutu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jokinen.
Jakke Ruutu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruutu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jokinen darts in trying to clinch
and Jokinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Ruutu has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A jab from Ruutu finds it's way through Jokinen's defenses.
Jokinen connects with a body shot.
Ruutu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ruutu lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with a two punch combination.
Jokinen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ruutu clobbers Jokinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jokinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruutu throws out the jab.
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!
Ruutu clobbers Jokinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ruutu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen avoids the head kick by Ruutu.
Jokinen slips under a jab.
Ruutu throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Jokinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to clinch up.
Jokinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ruutu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ruutu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jokinen under the eye.
Ruutu 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.
Jokinen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ruutu's half guard.
Jokinen wants to free his trapped foot but Ruutu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jokinen is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ruutu still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ruutu has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is not content to let Ruutu control the position.
Jokinen regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruutu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakke Ruutu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ruutu 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakke Ruutu!
Jakke Ruutu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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