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Evil 9: New Age PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rista Rpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauli Raunio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rista Rpa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rista Rpa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rauli Raunio!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raunio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raunio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rpa at a distance.
Rpa is breathing heavily.
Raunio digs a good hook to Rpa's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raunio drops Rpa with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rpa looks back up at him and smiles so Raunio waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Rista Rpa has been cut.
Are you kidding me?! Raunio ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Rpa clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rauli Raunio!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ernesti Koppinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahamud Najib Osman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koppinen comes to the cage accompanied by Kontra - Sankarit salapoliiseina. Ernesti Koppinen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ernesti Koppinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mahamud Najib Osman!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Koppinen enables Najib Osman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Koppinen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Koppinen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Najib Osman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Koppinen is refusing to be controlled, as Najib Osman sits in half guard.
Najib Osman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koppinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Najib Osman is working away from the top position though.
Najib Osman is trying to control the action in half guard but Koppinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Najib Osman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Najib Osman trying to control from half guard but Koppinen is working away.
Najib Osman controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koppinen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Najib Osman pulls his head out easily.
Koppinen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Najib Osman on the ground.
Najib Osman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koppinen keeps working.
Koppinen wants to stand back up but Najib Osman manages to pass into side control.
Koppinen wants to control but Najib Osman postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koppinen tries to improve position but can't.
Koppinen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Najib Osman actively working from the bottom here.
Najib Osman is trying to maintain the position but Koppinen is very close to passing his half guard.
Koppinen is working for a kimura but Najib Osman is defending it quite comfortably.
Koppinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Najib Osman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Koppinen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Najib Osman is just riding it out for now. Koppinen eventually gives up the hold.
Koppinen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Najib Osman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Koppinen.
Koppinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koppinen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Najib Osman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Najib Osman is looking to control Koppinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Najib Osman avoid being mounted?
Koppinen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Najib Osman tries to reverse the position but Koppinen maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mahamud Najib Osman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Koppinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Koppinen throws a head kick that misses.
Koppinen ducks under a wild hook from Najib Osman.
Najib Osman wants to clinch
and Koppinen counters with a takedown into side control.
Najib Osman tries to improve position but can't.
Koppinen cracks Najib Osman with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koppinen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Koppinen is looking to take a break and control but Najib Osman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Najib Osman is looking to regain half guard here but Koppinen keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Najib Osman is not content to let Koppinen control the position.
Najib Osman wants to control but Koppinen postures up.
Koppinen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Koppinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Najib Osman keeps working.
Najib Osman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Najib Osman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Koppinen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Najib Osman is looking to control Koppinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Najib Osman avoid being mounted?
Koppinen trying to mount his opponent but Najib Osman defends it.
Koppinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Najib Osman keeps working.
Koppinen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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.
Najib Osman wants to control but Koppinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Najib Osman punching from the bottom.
Koppinen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Koppinen is pressing down on Najib Osman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Najib Osman is holding on for now.
Najib Osman is looking to escape.
Najib Osman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Najib Osman wants to control but Koppinen is keeping busy.
Koppinen slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Koppinen shoots in but Najib Osman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Najib Osman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Najib Osman wants to clinch
and Koppinen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Najib Osman trying to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koppinen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesti Koppinen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Koppinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Najib Osman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koppinen.
Najib Osman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Najib Osman wants to clinch.
Koppinen shoots in for a takedown but Najib Osman shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesti Koppinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Koppinen.
Koppinen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Najib Osman wants to control but Koppinen is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koppinen trying to control from half guard but Najib Osman is working away.
Koppinen is thwarting Najib Osman's attempts to control the position.
Koppinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Najib Osman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Koppinen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Najib Osman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koppinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koppinen content to control rather than advance.
Koppinen is trying to work for a kimura but Najib Osman is defending well.
Koppinen wants to control but Najib Osman is keeping him busy.
Najib Osman missing with punches from the bottom.
Koppinen is trying to control. Najib Osman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koppinen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Najib Osman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koppinen is one step ahead there.
Najib Osman pushes Koppinen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Koppinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Koppinen avoids the head kick by Najib Osman.
Najib Osman is looking to clinch but Koppinen is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Najib Osman wants to clinch but Koppinen slips to the side
and Koppinen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Najib Osman!
Najib Osman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Najib Osman trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koppinen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Koppinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Najib Osman is looking to control Koppinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Najib Osman avoid being mounted?
Koppinen prevents Najib Osman from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesti Koppinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Koppinen 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesti Koppinen!
After winning the bout, Ernesti Koppinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Teras Kassit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Grip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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170 lbs
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165 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teras Kassit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nate Grip!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kassit gets the takedown into side control.
Grip seems a little lost for a moment, as Kassit dominates the positioning.
Kassit is chipping away with strikes.
Grip is looking for a sweep.
Kassit passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Grip!
Kassit lands a nice shot to the head.
Kassit is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Grip can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grip takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kassit lands with some strikes.
Kassit cracks Grip with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kassit lands a big shot there that rocks Grip but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kassit cracks Grip with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kassit has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Grip's face.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kassit cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Grip is rocked!
Kassit cracks Grip with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teras Kassit!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson comes to the cage accompanied by Seal - Whirlpool. The key to victory for Tyler Wilson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyler Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Black!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wilson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wilson wants to get back to his feet but Black drags him back down.
Black is working to tighten his grip on Wilson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Wilson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Black is really squeezing tight and eventually Wilson passes out! Black breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Robert Black!
A relieved looking Robert Black thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Tyler Wilson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I really needed to win this.. Im sorry guys.. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pera Pulkkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pulkkinen has chosen unbreakable as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonathan Thor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pera Pulkkinen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Jonathan Thor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen misses with the combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Thor down.
Thor throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Thor misses.
Pulkkinen sends Thor crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pulkkinen is motioning to the referee to let Thor up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Thor is rocked!
It looks like Jonathan Thor has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Thor is out on his feet! Pulkkinen sets himself and nearly takes Thor's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pera Pulkkinen!
Pera Pulkkinen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Sagat will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bart Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Sagat!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Simpson throws a looping overhand right but Sagat ducks down to avoid it.
Sagat looks to score with a jab to the body but Simpson is just out of range.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
Simpson lands a jab to the nose.
Nice shot by Sagat.
Sagat moves out of range of the strikes.
Sagat misses the jab.
Sagat moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sagat scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Simpson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sagat misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Sagat.
Simpson misses with an uppercut
and Sagat counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Simpson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sagat.
Sagat misses with a double jab
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throws a hook but Sagat blocks it.
Simpson slips a jab from Sagat.
Simpson misses with a hook. Sagat ducked under it nicely.
Sagat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sagat throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sagat 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 Simpson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Simpson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Simpson tries to bum rush Sagat with a series of wild strikes but Sagat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sagat misses with a hook. Simpson ducked under it nicely.
Simpson missing with a left hand there. Sagat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Victor Sagat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson throws a hook to the side of Sagat's head but Sagat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sagat throws a low kick but Simpson moves out of range easily.
Sagat misses with a looping left.
Bart Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat throws out a powerful jab.
Simpson misses with a looping left.
Simpson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sagat lands a jab to the nose.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Sagat.
Sagat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sagat.
Sagat is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sagat staying out of range there.
Simpson throws a combination that misses
and Sagat counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sagat takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Simpson swings widly with a right hand
and Sagat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sagat throws a nice looking combination but Simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sagat slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat throws a lazy right hand but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sagat lands with a nice body punch.
Sagat wants to land a leg kick but Simpson is out of range.
Sagat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sagat throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sagat uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Simpson is rocked!
Simpson defending well as Sagat loads up on a big left hand.
Simpson walks into a left hand.
Oh Simpson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sagat throws a lazy uppercut
and Simpson counters with a crisp 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!
Sagat tries a head kick but it misses.
Sagat throws a poor cross that misses
and Simpson counters with a big right hand! Oh Sagat is in trouble here! Simpson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bart Simpson!
Bart Simpson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Nippon Outfitters logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Victor Sagat stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will return even stronger'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anzor Nartov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smeagol Gollum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smeagol Gollum has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anzor Nartov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Smeagol Gollum!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gollum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nartov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been hearing reports that Nartov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nartov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gollum counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Anzor Nartov has been cut.
Gollum stuffs the takedown attempt from Nartov. Nartov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nartov slips a jab and a cross from Gollum.
Nartov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anzor Nartov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Gollum does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nartov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gollum cracks Nartov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nartov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gollum finish him?
Nartov is rocked!
Gollum misses with a hook.
Oh Nartov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gollum goes for a small jab and connects. Now Gollum goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Nartov stumbles back but Gollum runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Nartov to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Nartov will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Smeagol Gollum!
Smeagol Gollum took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Palle Runqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kapitonas Morkius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kapitonas Morkius has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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230 lbs
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240 lbs
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Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Palle Runqvist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kapitonas Morkius!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Morkius misses.
Morkius works the jab nicely.
Morkius lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Runqvist backs up against the cage.
Runqvist is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morkius sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morkius has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Morkius scores with a nice head shot.
Morkius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Runqvist on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Morkius throws a series of punches but Runqvist moves out of range.
Morkius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Runqvist circles away quickly and effectively.
Runqvist slips under a jab.
Runqvist shoots for a takedown but Morkius saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morkius works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Runqvist fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Palle Runqvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Runqvist is breathing heavily.
Morkius tries to bum rush Runqvist with a series of wild strikes but Runqvist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Runqvist takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morkius keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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!
Runqvist dives in and grabs Morkius's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morkius pushes down on Runqvist's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Morkius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Runqvist looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Runqvist shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morkius as he jumps to the side.
Runqvist showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morkius.
Morkius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Runqvist momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Morkius.
Morkius misses with a few strikes there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Morkius.
Morkius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morkius cracks Runqvist with an open hand slap.
Morkius lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Morkius misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morkius throws a nice looking combination but Runqvist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Runqvist is defended easily by Morkius.
Runqvist slips a jab and a cross from Morkius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morkius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Runqvist shoots in but Morkius avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morkius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Runqvist.
Morkius works over Runqvist's head and body with a nice combination.
A nice combination there by Morkius.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morkius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Runqvist.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Runqvist. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Morkius pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Runqvist back to the cage. Morkius follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Morkius throws a combination. Runqvist tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Runqvist tries to move into range but Morkius moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Runqvist has a takedown stuffed.
Morkius swinging wildly here.
Nice takedown defense from Morkius. No joy for Runqvist on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runqvist is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Morkius.
Morkius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Runqvist shoots in and drives through. Morkius sprawls well.
Morkius with a nice cross.
Kapitonas Morkius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morkius feints a jab promting Runqvist to slip. Morkius then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Runqvist slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Runqvist looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Morkius scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Morkius throws a series of punches but Runqvist moves out of range.
Morkius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Runqvist drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Runqvist working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Runqvist prevents Morkius from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runqvist tries for a kimura but Morkius is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morkius is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morkius throws Runqvist to one side and escapes!
Runqvist shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morkius as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kapitonas Morkius dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Morkius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morkius scores with a three punch combo!
Morkius is working the combinations to good effect here.
Morkius connects with a single shot there.
Morkius scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Runqvist looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice sprawl there from Morkius as Runqvist shoots in.
Left hook, right uppercut from Morkius.
Runqvist is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morkius sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Runqvist takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Morkius might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Morkius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morkius misses with a few strikes there.
Morkius throws a series of punches but Runqvist avoids them all with ease.
Runqvist tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morkius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Runqvist somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Palle Runqvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morkius lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morkius misses the jab.
Runqvist scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morkius is trying to stand up here but Runqvist is controlling him well.
Runqvist seems to be looking for submissions.
Runqvist sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Runqvist is trying to work for a kimura but Morkius is defending well.
Morkius won't allow Runqvist to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runqvist is trying to work for a kimura but Morkius is defending well.
Runqvist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morkius keeps working.
Runqvist is working for a kimura but Morkius is defending it quite comfortably.
Morkius is defending against the submission attempts here by Runqvist.
Runqvist stops Morkius from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morkius has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Runqvist is on him like a limpet, forcing Morkius back against the cage.
Runqvist has Morkius pressed against the cage, preventing Morkius from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Runqvist wants to take the fight to the mat but Morkius manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Runqvist keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morkius's efforts to push away.
Runqvist keeps control of Morkius as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morkius wants to break free but Runqvist has control.
Morkius wants to break free but Runqvist has control.
Runqvist is trying to drag Morkius to the mat but Morkius just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Morkius tries to circle away but Runqvist has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runqvist wants to take the fight to the mat but Morkius manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Morkius tries to circle away but Runqvist has him pinned against the cage.
Runqvist has Morkius pressed against the cage, preventing Morkius from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morkius breaks from the clinch.
Morkius fails to land with a series of punches.
Morkius throws a series of punches but Runqvist avoids them all with ease.
Morkius should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Runqvist feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morkius keeping full guard, as Runqvist tries to pass.
Runqvist trying to control but Morkius is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Runqvist drops back, looking for a kneebar! Morkius looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Morkius looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Morkius!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kapitonas Morkius will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Morkius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Runqvist closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Morkius to the mat! Morkius manages to get full guard.
Morkius is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Runqvist is controlling him.
Runqvist drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Runqvist jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Morkius is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Runqvist not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Runqvist trying to control but Morkius is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runqvist prevents Morkius from getting back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Palle Runqvist wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Morkius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Runqvist shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morkius but Morkius pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morkius connects with a body shot.
A combination from Morkius does no damage.
Runqvist shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Morkius counters with a series of strikes. Runqvist will be more careful next time no doubt.
Morkius misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runqvist will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Palle Runqvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Morkius misses.
Runqvist shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Morkius keeping moving, preventing Runqvist from controlling successfully.
Runqvist looking to pass the guard.
Morkius keeping moving, preventing Runqvist from controlling successfully.
Runqvist sitting in guard here, content to control.
Morkius wants to get back to his feet but Runqvist is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runqvist is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Morkius wants to stand but Runqvist is controlling the position.
Runqvist thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Runqvist tries to free his leg and advance position but Morkius is retaining full guard.
Morkius is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Runqvist is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runqvist is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Morkius is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Morkius has escaped and now he's on top!
Runqvist throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morkius wants to stand but Runqvist has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Runqvist had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morkius defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morkius stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that's the end of the fight!
Palle Runqvist showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Morkius 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kapitonas Morkius!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Varnius Pratotipas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Varnius Pratotipas will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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236 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Varnius Pratotipas!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pratotipas gets caught flat footed, as Torres shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Torres throwing strikes from guard but Pratotipas blocks nicely.
Torres is looking to work some ground and pound but Pratotipas has wrist control.
Torres landing with the ground and pound.
Torres postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've been hearing that Torres has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Torres is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pratotipas trying to keep a closed guard but Torres is proving a slippery customer.
Pratotipas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres postures up and lands a big shot to Pratotipas's brow.
Torres in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Torres drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pratotipas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Torres has Pratotipas in his guard.
Torres wants to stand but Pratotipas is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pratotipas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Torres dives on top into guard.
Torres connects with a couple of short punches.
Torres wants to control from the top but Pratotipas keeps moving.
Pratotipas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torres missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Pratotipas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pratotipas wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.
Torres throwing strikes but missing.
Torres chips away with some ground and pound.
Pratotipas looking to control.
Pratotipas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pratotipas has momentary wrist control but Torres slips an elbow through the middle.
Torres won't allow Pratotipas to sweep him here.
Torres trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pratotipas working a defensive guard here.
Torres trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pratotipas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pratotipas keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Torres in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pratotipas looking for a guillotine here but Torres defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Torres's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Torres might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pratotipas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pratotipas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Torres postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Torres is in close to Pratotipas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pratotipas controls Torres momentarily but Torres frees himself.
Torres lands a couple of digs.
Pratotipas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Torres.
Torres is looking to work some ground and pound but Pratotipas has wrist control.
Torres is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pratotipas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pratotipas has escaped and now he's on top!
Pratotipas with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Torres dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Pratotipas or perhaps it was just good defense by Torres which made him look bad.
Pratotipas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Torres drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Torres got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pratotipas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torres has managed to get both his arms back between Pratotipas's legs - danger averted.
Torres throwing strikes from guard but Pratotipas blocks nicely.
Torres is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Torres stands up over Pratotipas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Torres loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Torres wants to control from the top but Pratotipas keeps moving.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Torres here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pratotipas trying to keep a closed guard but Torres is proving a slippery customer.
Torres postures up and lands a big shot to Pratotipas's brow.
Torres postures up.
Pratotipas is looking to stand up but Torres isn't so interested in that idea.
Torres content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Torres postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Torres postures up and lands a big shot to Pratotipas's brow.
Torres preventing the sweep.
Henry Torres overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pratotipas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Torres postures up and lands a big shot to Pratotipas's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pratotipas keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres stands up over Pratotipas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Torres postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Torres has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Torres throws an elbow that misses. Pratotipas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Torres's guard. Nice move by Pratotipas!
Pratotipas wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres is looking to stand up but Pratotipas isn't so interested in that idea.
Pratotipas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pratotipas off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Torres looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Torres throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pratotipas to regain full guard.
Torres loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pratotipas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Torres trying to control but Pratotipas is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pratotipas throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Torres throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pratotipas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pratotipas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Torres.
Pratotipas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pratotipas is looking to stand up but Torres isn't so interested in that idea.
Torres throws a strike but Pratotipas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torres is looking to stand up but Pratotipas isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pratotipas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Torres dominated that second round.
That's time! Torres's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Torres scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pratotipas is looking to regain half guard here but Torres keeps moving and retains side control.
Pratotipas can't do much from the bottom here.
Torres creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pratotipas sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pratotipas regains half guard.
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pratotipas keeps working.
Pratotipas trying to control from the bottom.
Torres takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Torres is trying to control. Pratotipas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Torres looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Torres is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pratotipas is trying to stand back up but Torres is controlling him
Torres not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Torres throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Torres throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pratotipas gets full guard.
Pratotipas wants to stand up but Torres is controlling him.
Torres throws a big elbow that misses.
Pratotipas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pratotipas throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Torres lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pratotipas keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pratotipas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torres scoring with some ground and pound.
Torres postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pratotipas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pratotipas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
Pratotipas is fighting to break Torres's control of his arms but Torres is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torres is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pratotipas is controlling him.
Pratotipas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pratotipas throws a big right hand that misses.
Torres wants to sweep here but Pratotipas controlling him for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Torres wants to get back to his feet but Pratotipas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Varnius Pratotipas wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pratotipas shoots for a double leg takedown but Torres sprawls well. He's pushed Pratotipas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Henry Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pratotipas closes the distance and pushes Torres back into the cage.
Torres breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pratotipas rushes Torres and presses him up against the cage.
Pratotipas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Torres walks away with a smile on his face. Pratotipas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pratotipas shoots in but Torres avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Henry Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Varnius Pratotipas.
Torres tries to keep at a distance but Pratotipas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pratotipas misses with an elbow over the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torres lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Varnius Pratotipas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres blocks the strikes from Pratotipas.
Henry Torres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pratotipas flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Henry Torres.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Torres, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Torres!
A very excited looking Henry Torres 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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