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WFL 24- Haarmann vs Wysocki II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jnm Jbjj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tyson's choice of entrance music: CAN"T BE TOUCHED. Jnm Jbjj had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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265 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jnm Jbjj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jbjj doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tyson counters with a head kick that drops Jbjj to the mat! Jbjj scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jbjj clinches up with Tyson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jbjj is trying to push Tyson away but Tyson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jbjj jumps guard but Tyson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jbjj fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jnm Jbjj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jbjj stalls.
Jbjj jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tyson walks away with a smile on his face. Jbjj gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horrible takedown by Jbjj or perhaps it was just good defense by Tyson which made him look bad.
Jbjj shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyson as he avoids it easily.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jbjj. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Tyson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jbjj is fending him off so far but Tyson persists. Nope, Jbjj circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jbjj isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tyson stacks Jbjj on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tyson!
Jbjj is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jbjj is not content to let Tyson control the position.
You can see the frustration on Jbjj's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson wants to control but Jbjj is keeping him busy.
Tyson lands a nice forearm strike.
Jbjj is trying to get back to half guard.
Jbjj on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tyson working the ground and pound.
Tyson is looking to take a break and control but Jbjj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tyson throws an elbow but Jbjj slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is looking to take a break and control but Jbjj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jbjj is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jbjj tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tyson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Jbjj tries to hold on but Tyson pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jbjj regains half guard.
Tyson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jbjj is trying to maintain the position but Tyson is very close to passing his half guard.
Tyson 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.
Jbjj is trying to get back to full guard.
Tyson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyson works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson dominated that round.
That's time! Jbjj's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jbjj.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tyson has eaten all the pies!
Jbjj will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyson scores with a leg kick.
Jbjj doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyson circles away.
Tyson throws a shot from downtown. Jbjj moves away and avoids it.
Tyson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jbjj just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses.
Jbjj shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jnm Jbjj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson shoots in for a double leg but Jbjj sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jbjj tries to avoid it but Tyson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jbjj to the ground. Jbjj escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jbjj throws a sloppy head kick and Tyson moves out of range easily.
Jbjj gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tyson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jbjj keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.
Jbjj looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tyson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson throws a big right hand that misses.
Tyson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jbjj's guard.
Jbjj wants to get back to full guard.
Tyson lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jbjj is staying active underneath Tyson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tyson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tyson wants to stand but Jbjj has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Jbjj is staying active underneath Tyson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jbjj tries to kick Tyson off but Tyson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tyson is controlling the pace.
Jbjj is looking to control Tyson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jbjj avoid being mounted?
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jbjj.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jbjj wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Tyson.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jbjj but Jbjj pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jbjj dives in for a single leg takedown but Tyson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jbjj tries to break the clinch but Tyson is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Jbjj sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tyson fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tyson shoots for a double leg takedown but Jbjj sprawls well. He's pushed Tyson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyson dives in for a single leg takedown but Jbjj sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jbjj drags the fight down to the ground.
Jbjj working a defensive guard here.
Jbjj is really struggling to control Tyson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tyson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jbjj working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyson.
Tyson advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jbjj is trying to control Tyson's posture but Tyson avoids it.
Tyson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tyson in side control, throwing shots but Jbjj defends.
Jbjj is trying to control Tyson's posture but Tyson avoids it.
Jbjj tries to improve position but can't.
Jbjj is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tyson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson lands strikes from half guard.
Jbjj is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Tyson there.
Jbjj avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tyson.
Tyson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jbjj.
Tyson is trying to control the action in half guard but Jbjj is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jbjj wants to control but Tyson is keeping busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson thows a huge punch but Jbjj dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is nestled in close to Jbjj, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tyson is keen to just control but Jbjj is a slippery customer.
Jbjj wants to get back to his feet.
Tyson passes to side control.
Jbjj can't do much from the bottom here.
Tyson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jbjj is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jbjj wants to control but Tyson postures up.
Jbjj taking a bit of punishment here - Tyson scoring with strikes.
Jbjj is trying to improve his position.
Tyson trying to control the position but Jbjj is working away.
Tyson scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jbjj gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jbjj really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tyson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Tyson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tyson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Tyson!
Mike Tyson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'SALIL EKA SALIL VIKA'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Inclan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wan Benming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benming has chosen Fight the power as his entrance music. Rafael Inclan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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165 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Great low kicks
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Inclan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wan Benming!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benming shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Inclan sprawls well. Inclan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benming gets slowly back to his feet.
Benming shoots in for a takedown but Inclan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Inclan closes the distance but Benming moves to the side
and Benming counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Benming.
Inclan pulls guard successfully.
Benming must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Benming looking to pass the guard.
Benming throws an elbow that misses. Inclan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Benming's guard. Nice move by Inclan!
Inclan trying to control the position from guard on top but Benming is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Inclan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Benming looking for a sweep. Not yet Benming, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inclan tries to stand but Benming is controlling from the bottom.
Benming wants to sweep here but Inclan controlling him for the moment.
Benming really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Inclan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Benming is still trying to improve position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rafael Inclan.
Benming gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Inclan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inclan chips away with some ground and pound.
Benming is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Benming has his foot on Inclan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Inclan works his way back into a safe position though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Inclan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Benming looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Inclan passes into side control.
Benming dodges the ground and pound from Inclan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inclan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Inclan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Inclan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benming knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Benming is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inclan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Benming looking for a sweep but Inclan has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Inclan breaks from Benming's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Inclan cracks Benming 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 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Inclan!
Wan Benming spoke after the fight, saying 'I would like to thank everyone for supporting tonights event'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Hispanyola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iivari Uhri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uhri has chosen Klamydia - Mä en tahdo tänään lyödä sua as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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152 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronaldo Hispanyola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iivari Uhri!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hispanyola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Uhri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hispanyola somewhat.
A big left from Uhri misses.
Hispanyola fails to land the takedown.
Hispanyola tries to close the distance and clinch but Uhri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uhri misses with a left hand
and Hispanyola makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hispanyola walks into a left hand.
Uhri closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Uhri with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Uhri is looking to take a break and control but Hispanyola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hispanyola tries to get to full guard but Uhri has control of the leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uhri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hispanyola does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Iivari Uhri wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hispanyola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hispanyola drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hispanyola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uhri is keeping the position for now.
Uhri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hispanyola.
Uhri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Uhri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hispanyola wants to pass the guard but Uhri is keeping the position.
Uhri has his foot on Hispanyola's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hispanyola works his way back into a safe position though.
Hispanyola trying to control but Uhri is working from the bottom.
Uhri trying to control the position.
Uhri really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hispanyola. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hispanyola wants to control from the top but Uhri keeps moving.
Hispanyola 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Uhri throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Uhri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Uhri told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hispanyola is in close to Uhri's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Uhri keeping moving, preventing Hispanyola from controlling successfully.
Hispanyola prevents Uhri from getting back to his feet.
Hispanyola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ronaldo Hispanyola wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hispanyola walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Uhri misses with a looping right.
Uhri throws a combination that misses
and Hispanyola counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uhri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Uhri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Uhri.
Uhri shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hispanyola is trying to defend but Uhri finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Uhri looks winded!
Hispanyola manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hispanyola shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Hispanyola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hispanyola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hispanyola blocks a head kick by Uhri.
Hispanyola shoots for a double leg takedown but Uhri sprawls well. He's pushed Hispanyola's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hispanyola moves out of range of the body kick from Uhri.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uhri tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hispanyola counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Uhri tries to get to full guard but Hispanyola has control of the leg.
Uhri wants to control but Hispanyola is keeping busy.
Hispanyola is trying to control. Uhri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Hispanyola connects with a nice short shot to Uhri's temple.
Uhri trying to control here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hispanyola is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hispanyola is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Uhri doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hispanyola.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Iivari Uhri will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Uhri looks to land a right hand but Hispanyola moved out of range.
Uhri misses with a straight right.
Uhri throws a series of punches but Hispanyola moves out of range.
Uhri tries to close the distance and clinch but Hispanyola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hispanyola shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Uhri pinned against the cage. Uhri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uhri throws a combination that misses
and Hispanyola counters with a shoot takedown. Uhri fights it but they end up in guard.
Uhri is trying to keep Hispanyola in close.
Uhri is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Uhri is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hispanyola regains full guard. Nicely done.
Uhri trying to control the position from guard on top but Hispanyola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hispanyola is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Uhri rolls with it to try and escape but Hispanyola cranks on the arm and Uhri is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronaldo Hispanyola!
Iivari Uhri spoke after the fight, saying 'Terve ja morjens.. kylläpä men päin p******ä!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Iain James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artie Lange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lange is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ACDC-You Shook Me(All Night Long). Artie Lange has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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149 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iain James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artie Lange!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James takes the fight into the clinch.
Lange looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lange gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, James regains guard.
Lange in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lange has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
James is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lange is controlling him.
Lange decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on James, up you get!
James moves into range and clinches up with Lange.
Lange jumps guard.
Lange has a closed guard, preventing James from standing up.
Lange looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lange manages to escape and get back to his feet.
James has Lange up against the cage in a clinch.
James keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lange's efforts to push away.
James turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and James manages to end up in side control.
James tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lange regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lange keeping control of the position.
Lange is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
Lange is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lange manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
James gets to his feet - Lange follows without any prompting.
James gets tackled into the cage by Lange. Lange maintains the clinch.
Lange tries for a takedown but James manages to get underhooks.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Lange blocks with his arms.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
James is trying to break free.
James misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James lands an elbow inside that Lange shrugs off.
Lange jumps guard.
James has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lange is proving hard to escape from.
Lange bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in James's guard.
Lange is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
James isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lange stacks James on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lange!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lange working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artie Lange dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lange has James up against the cage in a clinch.
Lange's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lange on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lange lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is looking to improve his position.
Lange not doing much here.
James trying to hold on to Lange's head to control him but Lange postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lange lands with a punch from half guard.
Lange controlling the action here.
Lange trying to mount his opponent but James defends it.
Lange content to control rather than advance.
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lange is looking for a kimura but James is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lange to get the leverage.
James is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lange pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Lange is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
James wants to control but Lange is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lange takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Artie Lange wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lange closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. James did well to prevent Lange getting side control.
James trying to control from the bottom.
Lange content to control rather than advance.
Lange prevents James from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Lange is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
James looking for submissions off his back.
Lange takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Artie Lange wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lange takes the fight into the clinch.
Lange blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artie Lange showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
James tries to keep at a distance but Lange has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lange tries to pull guard but James holds him up against the cage and eventually Lange drops back down to his feet.
James digs a right hand into Lange's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lange's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Lange.
James lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Artie Lange has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lange scores with an uppercut up the middle.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lange is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James breaks from the clinch.
Lange drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
James is trying to buck Lange off.
Lange decides to stand back up.
Lange closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. James quickly recovers to half guard.
Lange seems to be looking for submissions.
Lange not doing much here.
Lange frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Lange has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of James's face.
Lange is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. James can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lange landing strikes from the mount.
Artie Lange has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
James is looking to improve his position but Lange isn't that keen on the idea.
Lange stands up from mount. Strange move.
Iain James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Artie Lange is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lange shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lange is controlling the pace.
James throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lange moves into full mount! James won't be happy about that!
Lange scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lange controlling the position easily from mount.
James really wants to buck Lange off and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artie Lange comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lange winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artie Lange!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Artie Lange waved his t-shirt featuring DJs Locker's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Joll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Jong Un (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joll's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ACDC - ThunderStruck. Jong Un has chosen DPRKorean National Anthem as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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26
265 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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29
224 lbs
8 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Greg Joll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kim Jong Un!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joll keeps the fight on the outside.
Joll looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Joll enables Jong Un to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Joll manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jong Un controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Jong Un has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jong Un cracks Joll with a solid left hand.
Joll preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jong Un is looking to work some ground and pound but Joll has wrist control.
Jong Un tries to stand but Joll is controlling from the bottom.
Jong Un has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joll keeping full guard, as Jong Un tries to pass.
Jong Un lands a couple of digs.
Jong Un is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Jong Un might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kim Jong Un was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jong Un scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jong Un tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jong Un is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jong Un closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Joll quickly recovers to half guard.
Jong Un controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong Un working over Joll with some ground and pound. Joll looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jong Un trying to control the pace.
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!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kim Jong Un wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jong Un fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Joll sprawls well initially but Jong Un persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jong Un performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kim Jong Un hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jong Un throws a sloppy head kick and Joll moves out of range easily.
Jong Un closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jong Un unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jong Un's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jong Un gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jong Un forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jong Un tries to pass to full mount but Joll defends it.
Well, if Jong Un is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Un dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jong Un closes the distance and clinches.
Jong Un lands a knee to the head.
Jong Un lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jong Un tries to land a knee to the head but Joll blocks with his arms.
Jong Un lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Un jumps guard and drags Joll to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jong Un is trying to keep Joll in close.
Jong Un wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jong Un is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Joll frees his head nicely. Oh but Jong Un has switched to an armbar! Joll is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kim Jong Un!
A very excited looking Kim Jong Un 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.
The defeated Greg Joll had this to say: 'You call this pain? Try sniffing a beach of sand while wearing budgie smugglers - now that is pain. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Bryson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bokser Turniejowy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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159 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay Bryson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bokser Turniejowy!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryson tries to bum rush Turniejowy with a series of wild strikes but Turniejowy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bryson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bryson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bryson looks for a takedown but Turniejowy sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Bryson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Turniejowy as Bryson shoots in.
Turniejowy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Turniejowy.
Bryson keeps the fight on the outside.
Turniejowy misses with a body kick.
Bryson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turniejowy is looking to clinch.
Turniejowy moves into the clinch successfully.
Turniejowy lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turniejowy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Turniejowy manages to break the clinch.
Bryson fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bryson.
Turniejowy stuffs the takedown.
Bryson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turniejowy avoids it really well and circles away.
Turniejowy tries to clinch but Bryson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryson gets tackled into the cage by Turniejowy. Turniejowy maintains the clinch.
Turniejowy manages to break the clinch.
Turniejowy rushes Bryson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bryson is trying to force a seperation but Turniejowy has the dominant position.
Turniejowy breaks the clinch.
Turniejowy wants to clinch up but Bryson keeps it at a distance.
Bryson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turniejowy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bryson fails with the takedown.
Bryson tries to clinch but Turniejowy is having none of it.
Turniejowy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryson shoots in looking for a takedown. Turniejowy tries to sprawl out of it but Bryson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turniejowy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turniejowy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bryson is breathing heavily.
Bryson dives in for a single leg takedown but Turniejowy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turniejowy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bryson is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Turniejowy moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bokser Turniejowy!
Bokser Turniejowy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Babanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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25
190 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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191 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luiz Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ali Babanov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho just misses with a punch to the body.
Carvalho just misses with a punch to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Babanov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Carvalho takes a swing at Babanov's ribcage but misses.
Carvalho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Babanov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Carvalho!
Babanov prevents Carvalho from escaping the position.
Carvalho is working to avoid the ground and pound but Babanov connects with a decent elbow.
Babanov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Babanov working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babanov scoring with punches and elbows.
Babanov working the head and body with strikes.
Carvalho pushes Babanov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Babanov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Babanov landing strikes.
Babanov working the ground and pound.
Carvalho takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Carvalho is rocked!
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carvalho keeps working.
Oh Carvalho is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Babanov works to advance to full mount. Carvalho defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Babanov cracks Carvalho 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 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Babanov!
A very excited looking Ali Babanov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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26
205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricardo Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kevin Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santana throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Kevin Stevens has been cut.
A punch combination from Santana misses.
Stevens closes the distance and clinches up with Santana, looking for a takedown. Stevens pushes Santana against the cage but Santana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stevens looking to score a takedown here. Santana is defending well but Stevens drives through and ends up in Santana's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stevens controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Santana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santana is wriggling around but Stevens manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santana is looking for a sweep. Stevens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stevens not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stevens is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana is controlling Stevens's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Santana works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stevens is standing up over Santana. Santana looks to escape but Stevens dives into side control.
Stevens controls the position from side control.
Stevens throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Santana works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to mount his opponent but Santana defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santana is looking to control Stevens's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santana avoid being mounted?
Stevens looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stevens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stevens trying to control from half guard but Santana is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stevens trying to control from Santana's half guard. Santana has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Santana has Stevens pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stevens stops Santana from standing up.
Santana looking to control.
Stevens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stevens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santana is keeping the position for now.
Stevens throws a strike but Santana rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana throwing strikes but missing.
Stevens trying to keep a closed guard but Santana is proving a slippery customer.
Stevens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santana defends well.
Stevens is looking for a triangle here but Santana uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santana stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Stevens will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Stevens's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Santana drives through and clinches with Stevens against the cage.
Stevens drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santana gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Santana connects with a knee to the head.
Santana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santana looks to land a combination. Stevens sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stevens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Santana's waist but Santana gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stevens off to one side.
Santana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santana connects with a crisp jab.
Stevens misses with a takedown
and Santana counters with a right hand to the body.
Ricardo Santana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Stevens.
Stevens drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana wants to stand and escape but Stevens is having none of it.
Stevens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santana is keeping the position for now.
Stevens throws a big elbow that misses.
Stevens scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stevens postures up in Santana's guard and throws a big left but Santana blocks it.
Santana is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Stevens dives into side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Santana's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Stevens fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Stevens is looking to take a break and control but Santana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens scoring with punches and elbows.
Stevens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santana keeps working.
Santana is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kevin Stevens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stevens scoring with punches from side control.
Santana tries to escape but Stevens is in control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stevens in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santana keeps working.
Santana dodges the ground and pound from Stevens.
Stevens is looking to take a break and control but Santana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santana is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stevens off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Santana's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Stevens preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Santana.
Stevens tries to escape but Santana has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Santana trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Stevens rolls, trying to escape but Santana keeps control of the position.
Stevens staying busy and making it hard for Santana to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Santana wants to control but Stevens is keeping busy.
Stevens is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin Stevens's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Stevens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santana scores with a leg kick.
Ricardo Santana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevens takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stevens fails with the takedown.
Santana has Stevens up against the cage in a clinch.
Santana is trying to break free.
Santana breaks from the clinch.
Santana lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Santana scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stevens tries to clinch there but Santana circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santana clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Santana is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ricardo Santana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Stevens.
Santana tries to land a knee to the head but Stevens blocks with his arms.
Stevens successfully pulls guard.
Stevens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santana defends it easily.
Santana wanted to stand there but Stevens had control of the position.
Santana wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Stevens trying to keep a closed guard but Santana is proving a slippery customer.
Ricardo Santana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stevens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santana defends it easily.
Stevens wants to sweep here but Santana controlling him for the moment.
Stevens is pulling down on Santana's head. It's preventing any offense from Santana, at least for the moment.
Santana trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santana gets to his feet. Stevens looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens misses with a takedown attempt
and Santana counters with a thumping low kick.
Santana darts in and clinches Stevens up against the cage.
Stevens misses with some punches.
Stevens is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stevens works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Stevens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santana seems keen to control Stevens's posture.
Santana wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Stevens manages to pass to side control.
Santana slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kevin Stevens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stevens is controlling him.
Santana has his foot on Stevens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stevens works his way back into a safe position though.
Santana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevens lands a couple of elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Santana showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stevens 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Las Mambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Otis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Las Mambo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Renato Otis!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mambo misses with a head kick.
Otis shoots in but Mambo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Las Mambo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mambo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mambo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Otis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mambo throws a strike aimed at the side of Otis's head but Otis avoids it well.
Mambo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Otis keeps working.
Mambo lands an elbow.
Otis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mambo winds up and cracks Otis with a swinging punch 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!
Mambo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mambo lands a nice short elbow.
Mambo 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.
Mambo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mambo 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.
Mambo is looking for a kimura here.
Mambo is trying to control. Otis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mambo lands with a punch from half guard.
Otis is trying to maintain the position but Mambo is very close to passing his half guard.
Otis is refusing to be controlled, as Mambo sits in half guard.
Mambo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mambo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mambo trying to control from half guard but Otis is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otis trying to control here.
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. Mambo connects with a nice short shot to Otis's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mambo with the ground and pound but Otis uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mambo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Otis is trying to control the position but Mambo postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mambo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mambo wants to control from the top but Otis keeps moving.
Otis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mambo chips away with some ground and pound.
Otis looking for a guillotine here but Mambo defends easily.
Mambo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at LOD Gym Now with StandUP that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mambo with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mambo works over Otis with some ground and pound from guard.
Mambo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Otis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mambo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Otis is rocked!
Mambo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Otis is still in real trouble! Can Mambo finish him?
Mambo pushes down on Otis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Otis taking some punishment here, with Mambo in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mambo uses his free foot to push down on Otis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Otis.
A nice elbow there by Mambo.
Mambo drops a big elbow. That's hurt Otis! More shots from Mambo and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Las Mambo!
Las Mambo retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Las Mambo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fritz Haarmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oskar Wysocki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haarmann comes to the cage accompanied by Macabre - Fritz Haarmann The Butcher . Oskar Wysocki is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fritz Haarmann!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oskar Wysocki!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haarmann shoots and misses
and Wysocki counters with a left and a right that stings Haarmann.
Haarmann wants to land a leg kick but Wysocki is out of range.
Haarmann with a poor takedown
and Wysocki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Haarmann pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wysocki is out of range and Haarmann settles back down.
Haarmann fails with the takedown
and Wysocki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wysocki.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fritz Haarmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wysocki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wysocki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Haarmann tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wysocki smiles and moves away.
Haarmann has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wysocki jabs at Haarmann's body.
Haarmann doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wysocki counters with a three punch combo that has Haarmann backing up. Haarmann nods at Wysocki to acknowledge the strikes.
Haarmann shoots and misses
and Wysocki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Haarmann has his takedown stuffed
and Wysocki counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haarmann doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wysocki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wysocki misses with a series of wild punches.
Haarmann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wysocki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann shoots and misses
letting Wysocki counter with a right hand.
Haarmann doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wysocki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Haarmann is breathing heavily.
Wysocki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wysocki has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Haarmann tries for a takedown but Wysocki circles away easily
and Wysocki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Haarmann slips under a jab.
Haarmann misses with a takedown attempt
and Wysocki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haarmann has his takedown stuffed
and Wysocki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haarmann has his takedown stuffed
and Wysocki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wysocki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wysocki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wysocki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haarmann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wysocki has managed to get both his arms back between Haarmann's legs - danger averted.
Wysocki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wysocki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wysocki with a nice head shot there.
Haarmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wysocki trying to control the position from guard on top but Haarmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haarmann working for a triangle but Wysocki defends it easily.
Wysocki content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wysocki scoring with some ground and pound.
Wysocki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haarmann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wysocki has managed to get both his arms back between Haarmann's legs - danger averted.
Haarmann has his foot on Wysocki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wysocki works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haarmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wysocki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wysocki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wysocki looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wysocki trying to control the position from guard on top but Haarmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wysocki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wysocki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Wysocki 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.
Wysocki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wysocki working away.
Wysocki controls the position.
Haarmann is trying to control Wysocki's posture but Wysocki avoids it.
The referee asks Wysocki politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wysocki prefers to stall for the moment though.
Haarmann is trying to control Wysocki's posture but Wysocki avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Haarmann is trying to improve his position.
Wysocki throws a strike aimed at the side of Haarmann's head but Haarmann avoids it well.
Wysocki scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wysocki working the ground and pound but Haarmann is defending the strikes.
Haarmann is looking to reverse the position.
Wysocki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haarmann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wysocki tries to move into full mount but can't pass Haarmann's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wysocki just content to control the position.
Oskar Wysocki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wysocki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haarmann keeps working.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Haarmann tries to improve position but can't.
Haarmann wants to control but Wysocki postures up.
Haarmann is trying to get back to half guard.
Haarmann stops Wysocki from passing to mount.
Wysocki slows the pace down.
Haarmann is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wysocki throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Haarmann's face as Wysocki controls the position.
Haarmann tries to bench press Wysocki off him but Wysocki keeps the position.
Wysocki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Haarmann, who protects the arm well.
Haarmann is not content to let Wysocki control the position.
Wysocki lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Haarmann down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wysocki misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wysocki controls the position.
Wysocki moves into full mount!
Haarmann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wysocki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Haarmann is desperately trying to improve his position but Wysocki has a good base and remains in mount.
Wysocki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wysocki prevents Haarmann from getting the reversal.
Haarmann tries to lock up and control but Wysocki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wysocki controlling the position easily from mount.
Wysocki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Wysocki.
Haarmann tries to reverse the position but Wysocki maintains control.
Wysocki trying to control but Haarmann is having none of it.
Wysocki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wysocki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wysocki with shots to the head and body - Haarmann looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wysocki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haarmann takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Haarmann wants to hold on but Wysocki pushes him away.
Wysocki lands a big elbow.
Haarmann is looking to improve his position but Wysocki isn't that keen on the idea.
Haarmann sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wysocki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haarmann is refusing to be controlled, as Wysocki sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Wysocki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Haarmann with a poor takedown
and Wysocki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Haarmann. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Wysocki misses with a low kick.
Wysocki gets the takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Wysocki stalls from top position.
Wysocki working the ground and pound from side control.
Haarmann is trying to improve his position.
Wysocki taking a breather here.
Wysocki trying to control the action but Haarmann is working from the bottom.
Wysocki wants to stand but Haarmann is controlling his arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haarmann is looking for a sweep.
Wysocki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Haarmann is looking to regain half guard here but Wysocki keeps moving and retains side control.
Wysocki grinds an elbow into Haarmann's temple.
Haarmann is looking to regain half guard here but Wysocki keeps moving and retains side control.
Haarmann is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann is refusing to be controlled, as Wysocki sits in half guard.
Wysocki is pressing down on Haarmann's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haarmann is holding on for now.
Wysocki trying to control from half guard but Haarmann is working away.
Haarmann is defending against the submission attempts here by Wysocki.
Haarmann looking for submissions off his back.
Haarmann tries to roll over but Wysocki keeps him under control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wysocki is pressing down on Haarmann's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haarmann is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wysocki lands strikes from half guard.
Wysocki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wysocki is keen to just control but Haarmann is a slippery customer.
Haarmann trying to hold on to Wysocki's head to control him but Wysocki postures up.
Haarmann wants to get back to full guard but Wysocki has passed into side control.
Wysocki wants to control but Haarmann is keeping him busy.
Haarmann can't do much from the bottom here.
Wysocki scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann is looking for a sweep.
Wysocki in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wysocki cracks Haarmann with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haarmann is trying to control Wysocki's posture but Wysocki avoids it.
Haarmann tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wysocki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wysocki trying to control the action but Haarmann is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Wysocki seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wysocki wants to control but Haarmann is keeping him busy.
Haarmann is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wysocki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Wysocki really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wysocki connects with a right hand. Haarmann shakes it off.
Haarmann tries for a takedown but Wysocki circles away easily
letting Wysocki counter with a right hand.
Wysocki lands with a straight right. Haarmann didn't see that one coming.
Haarmann shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wysocki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Haarmann wants to control from the top but Wysocki keeps moving.
Haarmann is really struggling to control Wysocki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haarmann is looking to advance position but Wysocki has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Haarmann is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Haarmann is trying to escape the mount.
Wysocki fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Haarmann is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wysocki wants to control the pace but Haarmann is squirming around nicely.
Haarmann takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wysocki tries to control but Haarmann wriggling away.
Haarmann is in a horrible position here. Wysocki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wysocki wants to control the pace but Haarmann is squirming around nicely.
Haarmann can't escape the position.
Wysocki is landing with some decent strikes but Haarmann is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wysocki is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Haarmann to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Haarmann shrugs it off.
Haarmann gets back to half guard.
Wysocki trying to control from half guard but Haarmann is working away.
Haarmann has hold of Wysocki's hands but Wysocki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Haarmann looking for submissions off his back.
Haarmann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wysocki is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wysocki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haarmann keeps working.
Haarmann tries to get to full guard but Wysocki has control of the leg.
Haarmann looking for submissions off his back.
Wysocki is keen to just control but Haarmann is a slippery customer.
Oskar Wysocki has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wysocki wants to clinch up but Haarmann keeps it at a distance.
Haarmann doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wysocki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wysocki misses with a double jab.
Haarmann misses with a takedown attempt
and Wysocki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fritz Haarmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haarmann.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Haarmann tries for a takedown but Wysocki circles away easily
and Haarmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haarmann swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Haarmann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wysocki counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haarmann struggling a bit here.
Haarmann is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wysocki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Wysocki dominated that fourth 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!
Haarmann shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wysocki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Haarmann won't be happy with that.
Wysocki throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wysocki is trying to get an arm triangle but Haarmann is defending well.
Haarmann is looking to reverse the position.
Wysocki throws a strike aimed at the side of Haarmann's head but Haarmann avoids it well.
Wysocki controlling the position from side mount.
Wysocki trying to control the action but Haarmann is working from the bottom.
Wysocki gets to mount! Haarmann was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wysocki tries to control but Haarmann wriggling away.
Haarmann is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wysocki lands a couple of good shots and Haarmann has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wysocki wants to control but Haarmann is keeping busy.
Wysocki throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Haarmann!
Haarmann trying to control the action but Wysocki just sinks the hooks in.
Wysocki misses with an elbow to the head.
Wysocki is hanging on to Haarmann's back as he tries to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann is covering up but some of the strikes from Wysocki are getting through and doing damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wysocki is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Wysocki lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Haarmann hold on?!
Haarmann is rocked!
Haarmann defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Oh Haarmann is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haarmann has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Wysocki.
Haarmann trying to control the hands but Wysocki won't let him.
Haarmann seems to have got his legs back now.
Haarmann is really stuck here.
Haarmann showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wysocki keeps control of the position as Haarmann tries to break free.
Haarmann trying to control but not successfully.
Wysocki gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Haarmann tries to escape the position.
Wysocki landing with strikes.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wysocki's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann is in bad spot here.
Haarmann is working hard here to advance position.
Wysocki lands a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haarmann is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wysocki wants to control but Haarmann manages to buck him off and is now in Wysocki's guard! Nice work there by Haarmann!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haarmann wants to control from the top but Wysocki keeps moving.
Fritz Haarmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haarmann drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wysocki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Haarmann has Wysocki in his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oskar Wysocki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wysocki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oskar Wysocki!
Oskar Wysocki is the new light heavyweight champion!
Fritz Haarmann spoke after the fight, saying 'Bollocks.'.
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