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Infinity 61: Battleground PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Agapit Blondi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malygos Northrend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Northrend has chosen Sure shot as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Agapit Blondi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Malygos Northrend's chin.
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180 lbs
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200 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
9 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Agapit Blondi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Malygos Northrend!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blondi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Northrend on his heels. He'll look to pass Northrend's guard now, I'm sure.
Northrend looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Blondi scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blondi chips away with some ground and pound.
Blondi scoring with some ground and pound.
Blondi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Northrend swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blondi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blondi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blondi trying to control the position from guard on top but Northrend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blondi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Northrend closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blondi circles away.
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!
Blondi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Northrend!
Blondi trying to control the position but Northrend is working away.
Blondi decides to stand back up. Blondi steps back and let's Northrend get back to his feet.
Blondi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blondi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blondi trying to control the position from guard on top but Northrend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blondi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blondi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Blondi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Northrend is proving hard to escape from.
Northrend looking for subs off his back but Blondi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Northrend wants to get back to full guard.
Northrend is refusing to be controlled, as Blondi sits in half guard.
Northrend wants to improve his position but Blondi is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blondi wants to pass to mount but Northrend is defending the position.
Blondi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Northrend does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Agapit Blondi just wasn't active enough.
Northrend checks a leg kick nicely.
Blondi has closed the distance and engaged Northrend in a clinch.
Blondi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blondi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blondi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Northrend!
Blondi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Blondi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northrend is working to get back to half guard.
Blondi lands a nice shot to the head.
Northrend is trying desperately to improve position.
Blondi controlling from mount.
Blondi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Blondi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Blondi lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blondi looking to control but Northrend is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Northrend is looking to improve his position but Blondi isn't that keen on the idea.
Blondi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Blondi wants to control the pace but Northrend is squirming around nicely.
The referee warns Northrend that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to 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!
Northrend is desperately trying to improve his position but Blondi has a good base and remains in mount.
Northrend tries to improve his position but instead Blondi has taken his back!
Northrend is really stuck here.
Blondi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Northrend knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Northrend for a finish.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blondi tries to get the hooks in deep but Northrend pushed the leg off.
Northrend showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Agapit Blondi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick misses from Blondi.
Northrend shoots for a takedown but Blondi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Northrend shoots in for a takedown but Blondi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blondi moves into the clinch.
Blondi has clasped his hands together around Northrend's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Northrend is looking to reverse the position.
Northrend looking for a sweep but Blondi has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Northrend is working to get back to half guard.
Blondi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Blondi looking to control but Northrend is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blondi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Northrend is breathing heavily.
Blondi tries to control but Northrend wriggling away.
Blondi is looking to stand but Blondi has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Northrend can't escape the position.
Agapit Blondi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blondi looking to control but Northrend is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Northrend is working to get back to half guard.
Blondi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've been informed that Northrend has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Northrend takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Northrend in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Northrend is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blondi with shots to the head and body - Northrend looks very uncomfortable down there.
Northrend is still in real trouble! Can Blondi finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blondi working the ground and pound effectively.
Blondi content just to control the position here.
Blondi postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Northrend out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Blondi goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Agapit Blondi!
Malygos Northrend was interviewed post fight and said 'Lok'tar Ogar'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalja Nyrkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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250 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalja Nyrkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sean Foster!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyrkki lands with a shot to the body.
Foster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nyrkki is fending him off so far but Foster persists. Nope, Nyrkki circles away and we're back to standing.
Foster tries to clinch up but Nyrkki circles away and keeps his distance.
Nyrkki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Foster looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice cross by Nyrkki.
Nyrkki tries to clinch but Foster is having none of it.
Nyrkki clinches with his opponent.
Nyrkki goes for a takedown attempt but Foster pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nyrkki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nyrkki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Foster fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nyrkki avoids it really well and circles away.
Nyrkki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nyrkki tries to clinch but Foster moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nyrkki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyrkki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Foster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nyrkki is fending him off so far but Foster persists. Nope, Nyrkki circles away and we're back to standing.
Kalja Nyrkki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Foster.
Foster gets tackled into the cage by Nyrkki. Nyrkki maintains the clinch.
Foster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nyrkki is looking for a takedown.
Nyrkki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Foster smiles and moves away.
Foster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kalja Nyrkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nyrkki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Foster moves into the clinch successfully.
Nyrkki pulls guard effortlessly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nyrkki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foster is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki is working hard here to advance position.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Nyrkki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sean Foster was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nyrkki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster taking a breather.
Nyrkki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Nyrkki.
Nyrkki clinches with his opponent.
Foster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nyrkki smiles and moves away.
Foster is looking to chop away at Nyrkki's legs.
Nyrkki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Foster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nyrkki tries to clinch but Foster is having none of it.
Foster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nyrkki wants to clinch up but Foster keeps it at a distance.
Foster is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nyrkki is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Foster.
Foster defending well as Nyrkki loads up on a big left hand.
Foster has managed to clinch.
Nyrkki lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster is pressed up against the cage. Nyrkki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Foster down to the mat. Foster avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Foster takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Foster looks winded!
Nyrkki tries to close the distance and clinch but Foster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nyrkki tries to clinch there but Foster circles away.
Nyrkki is looking to clinch.
Nyrkki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nyrkki drags the fight down to the ground.
Nyrkki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Foster wanted to stand there but Nyrkki had control of the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nyrkki darts in and clinches Foster up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalja Nyrkki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nyrkki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nyrkki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Nyrkki! Foster is backing up but he can't get away as Nyrkki lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Foster and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kalja Nyrkki!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lock Bresnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Grufus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lock Bresnar has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lock Bresnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rufus Grufus!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grufus moves out of range as Bresnar throws a body kick.
Grufus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bresnar circles away.
Bresnar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Grufus to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bresnar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bresnar tries to get out of the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Grufus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grufus throwing strikes from guard but Bresnar blocks nicely.
Grufus wants to control from the top but Bresnar keeps moving.
Grufus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grufus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bresnar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grufus postures up in Bresnar's guard and throws a big left but Bresnar blocks it.
Grufus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bresnar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grufus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grufus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grufus trying to control but Bresnar is working from the bottom.
Grufus postures up in Bresnar's guard and throws a big left but Bresnar blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grufus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grufus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Grufus pushing down on Bresnar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grufus throwing shots but Bresnar is blocking nicely.
Bresnar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grufus.
Grufus drops an elbow to the side of Bresnar's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grufus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bresnar is breathing heavily.
Grufus works his foot free and advances to mount.
Grufus lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grufus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Grufus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Grufus lands a big elbow.
Grufus lands a big shot there that rocks Bresnar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Grufus with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bresnar takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bresnar is rocked!
It looks like Lock Bresnar has been cut.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Grufus! Bresnar is hurt baaadly! Grufus is firing away with more strikes - Bresnar is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rufus Grufus!
In his post fight interview, Rufus Grufus gave a big smile as he said 'Unga Bunga'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cesar James Ardona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bocco Badz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cesar James Ardona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bocco Badz!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ardona throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Badz.
Badz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ardona looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ardona moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Ardona.
Ardona tries to bum rush Badz with a series of wild strikes but Badz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Badz throws a series of punches but Ardona avoids them all with ease.
Badz fails with a takedown attempt.
Ardona swinging wildly here.
Badz shoots in for a takedown but Ardona shows good takedown defense.
Ardona misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Ardona. That snapped Badz's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A combination from Ardona does no damage.
Badz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ardona looks to land a combination but Badz avoids it well.
Ardona throws a nice looking combination but Badz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Badz misses.
Ardona throws a series of punches but Badz avoids them all with ease.
Ardona lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Badz ducks under a wild hook from Ardona.
Ardona finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ardona throws a right and a left that both miss.
Badz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Badz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ardona.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ardona misses with a few strikes there.
Ardona looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ardona throws a series of punches but Badz avoids them all with ease.
Ardona punishes Badz's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ardona gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Badz controlling from the top position.
Badz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Badz wants to pass the guard but Ardona is keeping the position.
Badz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ardona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bocco Badz.
Badz throws a right and a left that Ardona avoids nicely.
Badz shoots in looking for a takedown but Ardona manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Badz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cesar James Ardona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bocco Badz.
Badz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ardona, pushing him back against the cage.
Badz is trying to drag Ardona to the mat but Ardona just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Badz looking for a takedown.
Ardona gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Badz.
Badz letting Ardona take a breather here.
Ardona tries to break the clinch but Badz is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ardona is trying to push Badz away but Badz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Badz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ardona breaks from the clinch.
Ardona misses with a head kick.
Badz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Badz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ardona misses with a jab, cross combination.
Badz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ardona.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Badz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ardona.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Badz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ardona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ardona misses with a combination
and Badz counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar James Ardona dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Badz misses with a body kick.
Badz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Badz throws a right and a left that Ardona avoids nicely.
Ardona will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Badz shoots for a double leg takedown but Ardona sprawls well. He's pushed Badz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No joy there for Ardona, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Badz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ardona rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Badz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cesar James Ardona is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick by Ardona misses
and Badz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ardona's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Badz slips nicely into half guard.
Badz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ardona pushes Badz off looking to stand but Badz dives back in and keeps control.
Ardona is staying active underneath Badz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ardona is trying to stand back up but Badz is controlling him
Badz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Badz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Badz wants to pass the guard but Ardona is defending well.
Badz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ardona with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Badz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ardona won't allow Badz to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badz controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bocco Badz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Badz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Badz throws a series of punches but Ardona avoids them all with ease.
Badz blocks a head kick by Ardona.
Cesar James Ardona is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Badz closes the distance and pushes Ardona back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ardona breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ardona lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ardona looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Badz is defended easily by Ardona.
Cesar James Ardona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bocco Badz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badz throws a right hand that Ardona ducks under and follows up with a left that Ardona also avoids with ease.
Badz looks to land a right hand but Ardona moved out of range.
Ardona avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ardona misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ardona feints a jab promting Badz to slip. Ardona then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Badz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ardona lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Badz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Badz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bocco Badz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ardona is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ardona is being controlled here.
Ardona knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Badz on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ardona is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Badz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Badz trying to control the position but Ardona is working away.
Ardona is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Badz is controlling him well.
Badz staying calm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ardona keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ardona seems a little lost for a moment, as Badz dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bocco Badz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ardona's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ardona with a nice cross.
Ardona lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Badz circles away quickly and effectively.
Badz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ardona to the ground. Badz is now in Ardona's guard.
Badz pushing down on Ardona's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Badz stops Ardona from getting back to his feet.
Badz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ardona is looking to escape.
Badz controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bocco Badz wasn't active enough on the ground.
Badz gets a takedown into half guard.
Ardona looks like he's trying to stand up.
Badz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ardona is trying to stand.
Badz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ardona does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Badz is working for a submission of some sort.
Badz prevents Ardona from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Badz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ardona does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Badz wants to pass the guard but Ardona is defending well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Badz controlling the pace.
Badz wants to control but Ardona is keeping him busy.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bocco Badz hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A combination from Badz does no damage.
Cesar James Ardona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badz tightens his grip and picks Ardona up, before dumping him to the ground. Ardona manages to land in guard.
Ardona is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ardona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Badz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ardona is trying to get back to half guard.
Badz is looking to take a break and control but Ardona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Badz is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ardona's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ardona is not content to let Badz control the position.
Ardona wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badz working the ground and pound.
Ardona explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Badz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ardona, pushing him back against the cage.
Badz is looking for a takedown.
Ardona is trying to break the clinch but Badz has him pressed against the cage.
Ardona wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ardona.
Ardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badz has Ardona pressed against the cage, preventing Ardona from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Badz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Badz tries to score a body lock takedown but Ardona shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cesar James Ardona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bocco Badz.
Badz keeps control of Ardona as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bocco Badz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Badz 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bocco Badz!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Cesar Alcaraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denis Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julius Cesar Alcaraz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Denis Turk's chin.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julius Cesar Alcaraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Denis Turk!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turk shoots for a takedown but Alcaraz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turk looks to land a combination. Alcaraz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Julius Cesar Alcaraz has been cut.
Turk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turk fails with a takedown attempt.
Julius Cesar Alcaraz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Turk.
Alcaraz looking to score a takedown here. Turk is defending well but Alcaraz drives through and ends up in Turk's guard.
Turk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alcaraz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alcaraz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Turk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alcaraz is aware though and is defending well.
Alcaraz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alcaraz is working hard here to advance position.
Turk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alcaraz defends well.
Alcaraz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Turk keeping moving, preventing Alcaraz from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alcaraz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Turk is tightening it up a little... Alcaraz has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Alcaraz reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Alcaraz taps out! Nice BJJ there by Turk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Denis Turk!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drakaath Yelgersmold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jellal Mystogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Yelgersmold might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pursuit of vikings. Drakaath Yelgersmold has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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280 lbs
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222 lbs
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Drakaath Yelgersmold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jellal Mystogan!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yelgersmold gets tackled into the cage by Mystogan. Mystogan maintains the clinch.
Mystogan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Yelgersmold.
Mystogan tries a knee to the head but Yelgersmold blocks it.
A short right from Mystogan on the inside.
Mystogan has a couple of punches blocked by Yelgersmold.
Yelgersmold blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yelgersmold is looking to break free of the clinch but Mystogan has double underhooks.
Mystogan connects with a knee to the head.
Yelgersmold stops a takedown attempt from Mystogan.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yelgersmold.
Come on Mystogan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mystogan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yelgersmold.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mystogan.
Mystogan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Yelgersmold wants to break free but Mystogan has control.
Mystogan leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mystogan tries to work over Yelgersmold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mystogan stalling against the cage.
Mystogan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yelgersmold gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yelgersmold has a couple of punches blocked by Mystogan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mystogan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mystogan just leaning against Yelgersmold, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yelgersmold.
Yelgersmold stalling in the clinch but Mystogan improves position.
Yelgersmold blocks a body shot from Mystogan.
Yelgersmold prevents the takedown attempt.
Drakaath Yelgersmold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jellal Mystogan.
Yelgersmold is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mystogan tries to land a knee to the head but Yelgersmold blocks with his arms.
Yelgersmold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mystogan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yelgersmold blocks it with crossed arms.
Yelgersmold has had enough of the clinch but Mystogan keeps him there for the moment.
Mystogan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mystogan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yelgersmold blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mystogan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mystogan is pushing Yelgersmold up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yelgersmold misses with a punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Mystogan.
A body shot lands from Yelgersmold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yelgersmold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mystogan backwards.
Mystogan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yelgersmold softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mystogan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yelgersmold is defending well for now.
Yelgersmold wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mystogan has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mystogan tries to work over Yelgersmold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Yelgersmold.
Yelgersmold blocks a body shot from Mystogan.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mystogan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mystogan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yelgersmold blocks it with crossed arms.
Yelgersmold is trying to maintain a safe position but Mystogan gets an underhook and turns Yelgersmold into the cage.
Mystogan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mystogan scoring with punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yelgersmold taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mystogan working the ground and pound but Yelgersmold is defending the strikes.
Yelgersmold tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mystogan working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Yelgersmold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mystogan is chipping away with strikes.
Mystogan working the body and head with strikes.
Yelgersmold tries to bench press Mystogan off him but Mystogan keeps the position.
Mystogan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Yelgersmold some visible discomfort.
Yelgersmold is not content to let Mystogan control the position.
Mystogan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mystogan landing a few strikes.
Mystogan cracks Yelgersmold with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jellal Mystogan dominated that round.
That's time! Yelgersmold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yelgersmold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yelgersmold lands a jab to the nose.
Mystogan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mystogan working over Yelgersmold with some ground and pound. Yelgersmold looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Mystogan.
Yelgersmold is looking to improve his position.
Yelgersmold is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mystogan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mystogan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mystogan working over Yelgersmold with some ground and pound. Yelgersmold looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Yelgersmold is looking for a sweep. Mystogan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mystogan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yelgersmold's head.
Mystogan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mystogan lands with a punch from half guard.
Mystogan drops an elbow to the side of Yelgersmold's head.
Yelgersmold on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mystogan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yelgersmold pushes Mystogan off looking to stand but Mystogan dives back in and keeps control.
Yelgersmold blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mystogan.
Yelgersmold is refusing to be controlled, as Mystogan sits in half guard.
Mystogan winds up and cracks Yelgersmold with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Mystogan.
Yelgersmold taking some punishment here, with Mystogan in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Mystogan.
Yelgersmold has hold of Mystogan's hands but Mystogan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mystogan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yelgersmold taking some punishment here, with Mystogan in his half guard.
Mystogan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mystogan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mystogan 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.
Mystogan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mystogan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mystogan lands strikes from half guard.
Yelgersmold is refusing to be controlled, as Mystogan sits in half guard.
Mystogan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mystogan winds up and cracks Yelgersmold with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yelgersmold keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yelgersmold knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mystogan on the ground.
Mystogan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yelgersmold with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mystogan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mystogan working over Yelgersmold with some ground and pound. Yelgersmold looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Yelgersmold on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yelgersmold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mystogan is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mystogan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mystogan winds up and cracks Yelgersmold with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mystogan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yelgersmold is trying to get back to full guard.
Mystogan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mystogan lands with a punch from half guard.
Mystogan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mystogan lands a nice short elbow.
Mystogan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yelgersmold taking some punishment here, with Mystogan in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mystogan connects with a nice short shot to Yelgersmold's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jellal Mystogan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mystogan feints and as Yelgersmold raises his hands in defense, Mystogan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yelgersmold is trying to keep Mystogan in close.
Mystogan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yelgersmold on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yelgersmold tries to get out of the position.
Mystogan cracks Yelgersmold with a solid left hand.
Mystogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Yelgersmold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mystogan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yelgersmold haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mystogan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mystogan is in close to Yelgersmold's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mystogan chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mystogan trying to control but Yelgersmold is working from the bottom.
Mystogan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mystogan postures up and lands a big shot to Yelgersmold's brow.
Yelgersmold will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mystogan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mystogan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mystogan throws a big elbow that misses.
Yelgersmold keeping moving, preventing Mystogan from controlling successfully.
Mystogan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mystogan is looking to work some ground and pound but Yelgersmold has wrist control.
Mystogan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mystogan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yelgersmold avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mystogan works over Yelgersmold with some ground and pound from guard.
Mystogan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mystogan is in close to Yelgersmold's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mystogan distracts Yelgersmold with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mystogan lands a couple of elbows.
Yelgersmold is rocked!
Mystogan connects with a couple of short punches.
Oh Yelgersmold is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yelgersmold avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yelgersmold seems to have got his legs back now.
Mystogan postures up and lands a big shot to Yelgersmold's brow.
Mystogan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mystogan connects with a couple of short punches.
Mystogan postures up and lands a big shot to Yelgersmold's brow.
Jellal Mystogan has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mystogan lands a couple of digs.
Drakaath Yelgersmold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mystogan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mystogan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mystogan postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Yelgersmold covers up, he's hurt! Mystogan keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Mystogan and the ref steps in to end the fight! Mystogan can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jellal Mystogan!
A relieved looking Jellal Mystogan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasi Palander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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199 lbs
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300 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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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
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Palander!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone tries to clinch but Palander moves away
letting Palander counter with a right hand.
Stone is looking to clinch but Palander is avoiding it.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but Palander swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jon Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palander throws the left hand but Stone avoids the punch easily.
Stone throws a right and a left that Palander avoids nicely.
Stone darts in trying to clinch
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palander moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stone wants to clinch but Palander slips to the side
enabling Palander to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palander circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stone moves to clinch but Palander breaks away
and Palander counters with a left and a right that stings Stone.
Stone moves in looking to clinch but Palander pushes him off.
Stone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Palander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palander.
Palander connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stone's hands.
Stone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stone tries a head kick but it misses.
Stone wants to clinch up but Palander keeps it at a distance.
Palander scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Palander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone is looking to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Palander darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Palander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Palander moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone closes the distance and clinches.
Palander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stone.
Stone misses with a body punch.
Stone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palander's elbow.
Stone looking to throw knees to the head but Palander is blocking nicely.
Palander is trying to break free.
Stone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Palander blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stone lands a left hand.
Palander wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stone has him pressed against the cage.
Stone misses with the head strike.
Palander wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone tries a body shot but Palander blocks it.
Stone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Palander is trying to break the clinch but Stone is controlling him.
Palander throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stone lands a right hand.
Palander can't break the clinch.
Stone misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Stone fails to land.
Palander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palander misses with a body shot.
Stone wants to clinch up but Palander keeps it at a distance.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Palander paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stone looks to throw the jab but Palander is out of range.
Stone forces Palander back against the cage and clinches.
Stone throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stone misses with some punches.
Palander blocks an uppercut.
Stone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from Stone.
Stone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Palander prevents a body shot from Stone.
Stone misses with a punch on the inside.
Palander has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Palander tries to work over Stone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stone has a couple of punches blocked by Palander.
Stone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stone working aggressively here.
Palander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stone pushes Palander up against the cage in a clinch.
Stone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Jon Stone will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Palander swats away the attempt to clinch by Stone.
Stone moves in looking to clinch but Palander pushes him off.
A jab lands there for Stone.
Palander ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Stone misses with a straight right.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but Palander swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Palander circles away.
Stone misses with a few strikes there.
Stone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Palander throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stone.
Jon Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Palander is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palander works Stone's body with a nice hook.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Palander paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Palander lands with a straight right. Stone didn't see that one coming.
Stone wants to clinch.
Palander swats away the attempt to clinch by Stone.
Stone swinging wildly here.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Palander paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Palander lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone moves in looking to clinch but Palander pushes him off.
A combination from Stone does no damage.
Stone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Palander.
Palander changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Palander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stone tries to clinch up.
Stone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Palander lands with a nice body punch.
Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab by Palander.
Palander moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palander thuds a left hand into Stone's body.
Palander misses with a looping right.
Palander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stone.
Palander moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Palander misses with a straight right.
Stone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Palander manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stone throws a hook but Palander avoids it easily.
Stone wants to clinch.
Stone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone moves out of range of the body kick from Palander.
Stone closes the distance but Palander moves to the side
and Palander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palander keeps the fight on the outside.
Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Palander circles away.
Stone wants to clinch.
Pasi Palander seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Stone.
Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasi Palander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Palander swats away the attempt to clinch by Stone.
Stone has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stone throws a one two combo.
Stone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stone wants to clinch.
Stone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stone throws a nice looking combination but Palander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stone tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Palander counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Palander circles away.
Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Palander circles away.
Stone darts in trying to clinch
enabling Palander to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone is looking to clinch.
Palander loads up on a big right hand but Stone slips the punch.
Stone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palander.
Donk. Stone catches Palander right on the button with a cross.
Stone fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Stone.
Palander swats away the attempt to clinch by Stone.
Stone tries to clinch but Palander moves out of range.
Palander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stone wants to clinch
and Palander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Palander.
Stone tries to clinch but Palander moves out of range.
Palander throws a lazy right hand but Stone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stone thows a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stone.
Stone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone tries to clinch but Palander is having none of it.
Stone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Palander circles away.
Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Palander circles away from the clinch attempt
and Palander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Stone.
Stone clinches up against the cage.
Stone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Palander backwards.
Stone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Palander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stone throws a punch but it's blocked by Palander.
Palander blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palander.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palander.
Stone tries to land a knee to the head but Palander blocks with his arms.
Stone takes a shot to the head.
Stone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Palander leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palander is working Stone over against the cage.
Palander can't break the clinch.
Stone throws a punch but it's blocked by Palander.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone throws an elbow that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Palander's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Palander scores with a shot to the side of Stone's head.
Palander managing to block the knees to the body from Stone.
Stone misses with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone working aggressively here.
Palander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jon Stone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stone tries to throw a body punch but Palander avoids it by throwing Stone back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stone.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pasi Palander.
I think Palander 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 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pasi Palander!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Isaacs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ronald Isaacs was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjorn Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronald Isaacs!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Isaacs lunges at Lannister with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lannister's hand.
We've been hearing reports that Lannister has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Isaacs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Bjorn Lannister has been cut.
Lannister scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Isaacs is looking for a sweep.
Isaacs is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lannister is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Isaacs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lannister.
Isaacs looking for submissions off his back.
Isaacs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Isaacs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lannister controlling the pace.
Isaacs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lannister maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Isaacs could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lannister has cracked it and Isaacs is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lannister!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bjorn Lannister!
Bjorn Lannister thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Vick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gray Vick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Ahokas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gray Vick!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahokas loads up on a big right hand but Vick slips the punch.
Ahokas misses with a wild body shot.
Ahokas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ahokas wants it to stay on the feet.
We've been hearing reports that Ahokas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ahokas with a jab.
Vick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Vick misses its intended target.
Vick throws a right and a left that Ahokas avoids nicely.
Vick throws a hook but Ahokas blocks it.
Vick takes a swing at Ahokas's ribcage but misses.
Vick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahokas.
Ahokas leaves Vick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ahokas throws a body punch but Vick moves out of range.
Ahokas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vick.
Vick throws a nice looking combination but Ahokas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Vick misses.
Vick looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahokas is just out of range.
Ahokas throws an off balance right hand
and Vick counters with a left and a right that stings Ahokas.
Vick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahokas was well out of range. Poor timing from Vick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Vick.
Vick takes a swing at Ahokas's ribcage but misses.
Ahokas tests Vick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahokas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vick moves away.
Ahokas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vick looks to land a left hand but Ahokas moved out of range nicely.
Ahokas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vick.
Vick is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahokas misses the shot to the body.
Vick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ahokas throws a series of punches but Vick avoids them all with ease.
Vick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahokas manages to avoid it.
Vick blocks a jab.
Vick misses with a hook. Ahokas ducked under it nicely.
Vick tries to move into range but Ahokas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vick loads up on a big right hand but Ahokas slips the punch.
Ahokas slips under a jab from Vick.
Ahokas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vick swinging wildly here.
Juha Ahokas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahokas cracks Vick with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ahokas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A big left from Ahokas misses.
Ahokas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahokas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahokas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ahokas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ahokas misses with a looping left.
Ahokas lands the left hand.
Vick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ahokas moves away from the strike by Vick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas misses with a looping right.
Ahokas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vick scores with the left hand. Ahokas knows he should have avoided that one.
Vick misses with a series of wild punches.
Vick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ahokas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Juha Ahokas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gray Vick.
Ahokas misses the shot to the body.
Vick throws a body punch but Ahokas moves out of range.
Vick slips a straight right by Ahokas.
Good shot there by Vick.
Ahokas with a hook.
Vick misses the shot to the body.
Vick thuds a left hand into Ahokas's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vick lands a slapping body shot.
Ahokas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vick throws the left hand but Ahokas avoids the punch easily.
Vick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahokas manages to avoid it.
Vick ducks under a wild hook from Ahokas.
Ahokas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahokas just misses with a punch to the body.
Vick shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahokas sprawls well. He's pushed Vick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ahokas thows a body shot but no joy.
Ahokas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vick was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahokas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ahokas cracks Vick with a good jab.
Vick digs a good body shot into Ahokas's ribs.
Vick lands a nice hook to Ahokas's body. Ahokas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ahokas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vick moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Ahokas 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.
Ahokas dodges the punch combination from Vick.
Vick misses with a looping right.
Vick blocks a jab.
Ahokas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vick misses with a wild body shot.
Ahokas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vick swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ahokas.
Vick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ahokas.
Ahokas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahokas was well out of range. Poor timing from Vick.
Nice takedown defense from Ahokas. No joy for Vick on that attempt.
Vick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahokas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Juha Ahokas is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahokas moves away.
Vick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahokas.
Ahokas loads up on a big right hand but Vick slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas misses with a wild body shot.
Ahokas throws a body punch but Vick moves out of range.
Vick misses with a takedown
and Ahokas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ahokas lands with a straight right. Vick didn't see that one coming.
Ahokas staying out of range there.
A jab from Vick finds it's way through Ahokas's defenses.
Ahokas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vick throws an overhand right that lands on Ahokas's shoulder, as Ahokas tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vick. Ahokas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahokas lands a nice looking body shot.
Vick misses with a left hand
letting Ahokas counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahokas throws a shot to the body.
Ahokas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahokas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ahokas defending well as Vick loads up on a big left hand.
Ahokas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ahokas as he connects with a hook.
Vick is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ahokas is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Vick.
Vick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahokas throws out the jab.
Vick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ahokas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vick throws a right and a left that Ahokas avoids nicely.
Vick staying out of range there.
Vick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ahokas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ahokas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vick is breathing heavily.
Ahokas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ahokas lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Vick.
Vick swings for the body but Ahokas moves out of range.
Ahokas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vick missing with a left hand there. Ahokas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vick falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ahokas counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahokas slips under a jab from Vick.
A slow jab from Ahokas misses its intended target.
Vick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ahokas as he jumps to the side.
Juha Ahokas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gray Vick.
A slow jab from Ahokas misses its intended target.
Vick punishes Ahokas's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahokas throws a hook to the side of Vick's head but Vick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vick catches Ahokas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ahokas connects with a body shot that sends Vick's belly button to the back.
Ahokas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas blocks a jab.
Ahokas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vick lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vick takes a swing at Ahokas's ribcage but misses.
Ahokas slips under a jab.
Vick moves out of range as Ahokas strikes.
Vick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ahokas slaps away a takedown attempt from Vick, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Vick misses the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ahokas slips a jab and a cross from Vick.
Vick lands with a nice combination. Ahokas backs away looking to recover.
Vick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahokas.
Vick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Ahokas dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Vick takes one on the button.
Vick throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahokas.
A left and a right from Vick both land. Nice combination.
Nice defenses there by Vick.
Vick thuds a left hand into Ahokas's body.
Ahokas ducks under a wild hook from Vick.
Vick tries to bum rush Ahokas with a series of wild strikes but Ahokas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ahokas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vick.
Vick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ahokass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vick ducks under a wild hook from Ahokas.
Vick takes a swing at Ahokas's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Vick does no damage.
Ahokas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vick lands a body shot.
Ahokas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahokas throws a hook but Vick avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahokas connects with a crisp jab.
Vick throws a lazy right hand but Ahokas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vick throws a series of punches but Ahokas avoids them all with ease.
Vick is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A left lands for Vick.
Ahokas punishes Vick's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahokas swings for the body but Vick moves out of range.
Ahokas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vick manages to avoid it.
Ahokas throws the left hand but Vick avoids the punch easily.
Ahokas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vick has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vick blocks a jab.
Ahokas throws a hook but Vick blocks it.
Vick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Ahokas misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vick. Ahokas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahokas stuffs the takedown.
Vick throws a series of punches but Ahokas avoids them all with ease.
Ahokas scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahokas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahokas manages to avoid it.
Ahokas connects with a crisp jab.
Ahokas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. Ahokas catches Vick right on the button with a cross.
Ahokas avoids the body shot from Vick.
Vick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahokas.
Ahokas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahokas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vick manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ahokas on his heels. He'll look to pass Ahokas's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vick trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Vick is looking to pass into half guard but Ahokas pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ahokas is in guard.
Our spies down at at Team Finland inform us that Vick has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Vick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahokas is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahokas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gray Vick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vick lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ahokas!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas is trying to escape the mount.
Juha Ahokas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vick goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ahokas is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vick wants to improve his position but instead Ahokas has moved into half guard.
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 Juha Ahokas.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ahokas, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juha Ahokas!
Juha Ahokas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Gray Vick had this to say: 'EI JUMALAUTA MITÄ PASKAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'.
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