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WFL 26- Slammer vs Pojk PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cesys Kazlauskas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iivari Uhri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uhri is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Klamydia - Mä en tahdo tänään lyödä sua. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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163 lbs
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164 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cesys Kazlauskas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iivari Uhri!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uhri throws a front kick that sends Kazlauskas stumbling back into the cage.
Uhri is looking to clinch but Kazlauskas is avoiding it.
Uhri goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Cesys Kazlauskas has been cut.
Iivari Uhri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uhri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kazlauskas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Uhri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Uhri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazlauskas was well out of range. Poor timing from Uhri.
Uhri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kazlauskas.
Uhri darts in trying to clinch
and Kazlauskas counters by clinching up.
Uhri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uhri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kazlauskas.
Kazlauskas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Uhri pinned against the cage. Uhri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uhri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Uhri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kazlauskas with a poor takedown
and Uhri counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesys Kazlauskas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazlauskas is breathing heavily.
Uhri connects with a solid leg kick.
A combination from Uhri does no damage.
Uhri tries to close the distance and clinch but Kazlauskas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uhri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kazlauskas. That did some damage!
Uhri connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazlauskas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Uhri lands a big head kick that sends Kazlauskas tumbling to the mat! Uhri takes a step backwards and waves Kazlauskas back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kazlauskas is rocked!
Uhri measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Kazlauskas! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Iivari Uhri!
A relieved looking Iivari Uhri 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Bryson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Inclan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay Bryson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Inclan!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Inclan.
Bryson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bryson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bryson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bryson wants to pass the guard but Inclan is defending well.
Bryson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bryson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Inclan on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jay Bryson just wasn't active enough.
Inclan looks for a takedown but Bryson sprawls well.
Bryson leaves Inclan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Inclan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bryson as he jumps to the side.
Jay Bryson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Inclan.
Inclan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Inclan dives in for a single leg takedown but Bryson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bryson looking for a takedown.
Bryson is trying to pull guard but Inclan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Inclan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bryson to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inclan is looking to break free of the clinch but Bryson has double underhooks.
Bryson pulls Inclan into guard.
Inclan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bryson is keeping the position for now.
Inclan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bryson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Inclan stacks Bryson 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 Inclan!
Inclan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bryson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bryson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Inclan tries to advance to mount but Bryson denies him.
Bryson wants to control but Inclan postures up.
Inclan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bryson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Inclan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bryson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Inclan working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Inclan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Inclan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bryson looks a forlorn figure.
Inclan prevents Bryson from getting the reversal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inclan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bryson to take his back!
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 Jay Bryson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bryson connects with a looping right hand.
Inclan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bryson.
A right-left combo lands from Bryson.
Inclan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Inclan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bryson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bryson swats away the attempt to clinch by Inclan.
Nice sprawl there from Bryson as Inclan shoots in.
No luck for Bryson with that takedown attempt.
Bryson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Inclan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Inclan breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Bryson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryson misses with a double jab.
Inclan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bryson pinned against the cage. Bryson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bryson stuffs the takedown.
Inclan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bryson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Inclan is looking to clinch but Bryson is avoiding it.
Bryson shoots in looking for a takedown. Inclan tries to sprawl out of it but Bryson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Inclan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bryson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jay Bryson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inclan dives in and grabs Bryson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bryson pushes down on Inclan's head and hops out.
Inclan keeps the fight on the outside.
Inclan swinging wildly here.
Bryson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bryson tries to clinch there but Inclan circles away.
Inclan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bryson fails with the takedown.
Inclan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bryson counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inclan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Inclan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bryson takes the fight into the clinch.
Bryson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Inclan after a bit of a struggle.
Bryson prevents Inclan from breaking the clinch.
Bryson drags the fight down to the ground.
Bryson wants to sweep but no luck.
Inclan passes Bryson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Inclan prevents Bryson from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inclan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Inclan seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Inclan stops Bryson from getting back to his feet.
Inclan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Inclan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inclan is looking to take a break and control but Bryson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Inclan tries to stand and escape but Bryson is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rafael Inclan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bryson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bryson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Inclan sprawls well. Inclan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bryson gets slowly back to his feet.
Bryson rushes Inclan and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bryson.
Bryson dodges an elbow strike from Inclan.
Inclan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bryson.
Bryson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bryson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Inclan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Inclan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Inclan forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inclan tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Rafael Inclan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bryson tries to kick Inclan off in order to stand up. Inclan Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
An elbow from Inclan crashes against the mat.
Bryson is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inclan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inclan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sloppy strikes there by Inclan.
Bryson tries to buck Inclan off but Inclan is having none of it.
Bryson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Inclan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Inclan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bryson is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryson is looking to improve his position but Inclan isn't that keen on the idea.
Inclan moves to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inclan not allowing Bryson to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Inclan struggling to land strikes to the head as Bryson covers up.
Bryson has hold of Inclan's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Bryson rolls, trying to escape but Inclan keeps control of the position.
Inclan throwing sloppy strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rafael Inclan.
I think Inclan 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Inclan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommi Talentti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Hispanyola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Talentti's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica - Ecstasy Of Gold. This should be a great matchup!
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26
164 lbs
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152 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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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
9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Talentti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronaldo Hispanyola!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talentti tries to bum rush Hispanyola with a series of wild strikes but Hispanyola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Talentti has Hispanyola up against the cage in a clinch.
Hispanyola manages to break the clinch.
Hispanyola falls off balance throwing a combination
and Talentti moves into the clinch.
Talentti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hispanyola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talentti was well out of range. Poor timing from Hispanyola.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Talentti breaks from the clinch.
Talentti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Talentti throws a series of strikes that have Hispanyola backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talentti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Talentti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Talentti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hispanyola has his takedown stuffed
and Talentti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hispanyola with a poor takedown
and Talentti counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Talentti. Those never looked like landing.
Talentti swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Talentti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Talentti drives through and clinches with Hispanyola against the cage.
Talentti manages to break the clinch.
Talentti closes the distance and clinches.
Talentti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hispanyola shoots and misses
and Talentti counters with a two punch combo.
It looks like Ronaldo Hispanyola has been cut.
Tommi Talentti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Hispanyola.
Hispanyola shoots and misses
and Talentti counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hispanyola had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Talentti defends it easily.
Talentti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hispanyola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Talentti stands up from Hispanyola's guard - Talentti perhaps looking for a knockout.
Talentti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hispanyola misses with a takedown attempt
and Talentti counters with a left and a right that stings Hispanyola.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hispanyola jumps guard but Talentti stands there with Hispanyola around his waist. Hispanyola gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Talentti has Hispanyola pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hispanyola fails to pull guard.
Talentti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hispanyola tries for a takedown but Talentti circles away easily
and Talentti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Talentti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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.
Hispanyola has his takedown stuffed
and Talentti counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommi Talentti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronaldo Hispanyola's cut.
That's time! Talentti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Talentti lands a two punch combo.
Talentti closes the distance and clinches.
Hispanyola tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Talentti just stands there and leans against the cage.
Talentti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Talentti both land. Nice combination.
Talentti clinches with his opponent.
Hispanyola is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Talentti to keep the fight standing.
Talentti breaks the clinch.
Talentti rushes Hispanyola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Talentti breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hispanyola doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Talentti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tommi Talentti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Hispanyola.
No joy there for Talentti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hispanyola is trying desperately to land a takedown but Talentti is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hispanyola.
Hispanyola doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Talentti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hispanyola actively working from the bottom here.
Hispanyola is defending against the submission attempts here by Talentti.
Talentti prevents Hispanyola from improving his position.
Talentti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hispanyola is just riding it out for now. Talentti eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hispanyola is looking to get back to full guard here but Talentti has managed to pass to side control instead.
Talentti working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hispanyola is trying to get back to half guard.
Hispanyola is being controlled here.
Talentti tries to move to mount but Hispanyola blocks the move with his legs.
Talentti goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hispanyola rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Talentti's guard! Nice work there by Hispanyola!
Talentti kicks Hispanyola off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hispanyola pivots, looking for a leg kick but Talentti is out of range and Hispanyola settles back down.
Hispanyola misses with a takedown attempt
and Talentti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Talentti misses with a double jab.
Talentti throws a series of punches but Hispanyola avoids them all with ease.
Hispanyola gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Talentti counters with a nice uppercut.
Talentti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Talentti moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hispanyola tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Talentti just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hispanyola tries to pull guard but Talentti holds him up against the cage and eventually Hispanyola drops back down to his feet.
Talentti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Talentti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talentti scores with a three punch combo!
Hispanyola is rocked!
Hispanyola gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Hispanyola tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Talentti is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Hispanyola buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Hispanyola!! Hispanyola is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Talentti throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommi Talentti!
A relieved looking Tommi Talentti 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Hovimaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bokser Turniejowy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikko Hovimaki could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bokser Turniejowy's chin.
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163 lbs
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159 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Hovimaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bokser Turniejowy!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turniejowy is looking to clinch but Hovimaki is avoiding it.
Turniejowy throws a leg kick but Hovimaki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Turniejowy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Mikko Hovimaki has been cut.
Turniejowy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turniejowy wants to clinch but Hovimaki slips to the side
and Hovimaki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Turniejowy tries to clinch
letting Hovimaki counter with a right hand.
Turniejowy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hovimaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turniejowy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turniejowy moves away from the strike by Hovimaki.
Turniejowy throws a right hand that Hovimaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Hovimaki also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turniejowy tries to clinch up but Hovimaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Turniejowy looks to clinch
and Hovimaki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turniejowy closes the distance but Hovimaki moves to the side
and Turniejowy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turniejowy misses with a combination
and Turniejowy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turniejowy looks to clinch
letting Hovimaki counter with a right hand.
Turniejowy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hovimaki.
Turniejowy moves to clinch but Hovimaki breaks away
and Hovimaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turniejowy slips under a jab.
Hovimaki is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Turniejowy misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turniejowy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hovimaki is just out of range.
Turniejowy misses with a double jab
enabling Hovimaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Turniejowy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hovimaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turniejowy throws a right hand that Hovimaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Hovimaki also avoids with ease.
Turniejowy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hovimaki.
Turniejowy clinches with his opponent.
Hovimaki breaks from the clinch.
Bokser Turniejowy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turniejowy darts in trying to clinch
and Hovimaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turniejowy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hovimaki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turniejowy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turniejowy wants to clinch but Hovimaki slips to the side
letting Hovimaki counter with a right hand.
Turniejowy is looking to clinch.
Turniejowy misses with a double jab
and Hovimaki counters with a straight right hand.
Turniejowy misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turniejowy doesn't manage to clinch there - Hovimaki circles away.
Hovimaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turniejowy.
Turniejowy wants to clinch.
Turniejowy is looking to clinch but Hovimaki is avoiding it.
Turniejowy misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hovimaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turniejowy tries to clinch there but Hovimaki circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bokser Turniejowy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikko Hovimaki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hovimaki scores with a sloppy right hand. Turniejowy should have avoided that one.
Turniejowy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hovimaki throws an off balance right hand
and Turniejowy counters with a series of strikes. Hovimaki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Turniejowy throws a head kick that misses.
Turniejowy wants to clinch up but Hovimaki keeps it at a distance.
Turniejowy tries to clinch up
and Hovimaki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hovimaki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hovimaki counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hovimaki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turniejowy.
Turniejowy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hovimaki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hovimaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Turniejowy.
Turniejowy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hovimaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turniejowy moves to clinch but Hovimaki breaks away
and Hovimaki counters with a left to the body.
Turniejowy tries to close the distance and clinch but Hovimaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hovimaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Turniejowy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hovimaki.
Turniejowy misses with a double jab
and Hovimaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turniejowy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bokser Turniejowy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turniejowy looks to clinch
and Hovimaki counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Turniejowy does no damage.
Turniejowy misses with a series of wild punches.
Turniejowy looks to clinch
and Hovimaki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Turniejowy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Turniejowy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turniejowy doesn't manage to clinch there - Hovimaki circles away.
Turniejowy slips a jab from Hovimaki.
Hovimaki scores with a jab to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Hovimaki blocks the leg kick.
Turniejowy tries to bum rush Hovimaki with a series of wild strikes but Hovimaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turniejowy throws a right hand that Hovimaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Hovimaki also avoids with ease.
Hovimaki 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.
Turniejowy misses with a few strikes there.
Turniejowy throws a nice looking combination but Hovimaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hovimaki misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hovimaki lands an overhand right.
Hovimaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turniejowy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turniejowy swinging wildly here.
Turniejowy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turniejowy wants to clinch but Hovimaki slips to the side
and Hovimaki counters with a left to the body.
Turniejowy misses with a double jab.
Turniejowy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hovimaki misses with a looping left.
Turniejowy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bokser Turniejowy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikko Hovimaki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Turniejowy throws a series of punches but Hovimaki moves out of range.
Turniejowy tries to bum rush Hovimaki with a series of wild strikes but Hovimaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turniejowy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turniejowy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hovimaki counters with a straight right hand.
Turniejowy swinging wildly here.
Turniejowy fails to land with a series of punches.
Turniejowy tries to clinch but Hovimaki moves away
and Hovimaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turniejowy tries to clinch
letting Hovimaki counter with a right hand.
Hovimaki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turniejowy clinches.
Hovimaki manages to break the clinch.
Turniejowy misses with a wild combination.
Turniejowy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hovimaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turniejowy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hovimaki.
Hovimaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turniejowy closes the distance but Hovimaki moves to the side
and Hovimaki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turniejowy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hovimaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Turniejowy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turniejowy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turniejowy misses with the combination.
Hovimaki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hovimaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turniejowy closes the distance but Hovimaki moves to the side
and Turniejowy takes a counter punch right on the button 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!
Turniejowy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hovimaki.
Mikko Hovimaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hovimaki dips to his left and cracks Turniejowy with an uppercut!
Hovimaki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hovimaki counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hovimaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turniejowy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hovimaki throws a hook but Turniejowy blocks it.
Turniejowy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turniejowy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hovimaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turniejowy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Turniejowy duly obliges.
Turniejowy slips a straight right by Hovimaki.
Hovimaki takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hovimaki slips a jab and a cross from Turniejowy.
Hovimaki slips a jab and a cross from Turniejowy.
Turniejowy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turniejowy wants to clinch
and Hovimaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turniejowy is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hovimaki lands with a good body shot.
Turniejowy is still on wobbly legs! Can Hovimaki finish him?
Turniejowy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turniejowy seems to have recovered his senses.
Turniejowy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Hovimaki counter with a right hand.
Bokser Turniejowy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hovimaki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hovimaki counters with a huge left! Turniejowy is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hovimaki isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Turniejowy from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hovimaki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikko Hovimaki!
Mikko Hovimaki tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ric Borden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Milnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ric Borden has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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161 lbs
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160 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ric Borden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Travis Milnes!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Milnes tries for a takedown but Borden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Borden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Borden leaves Milnes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Borden throws a push kick but Milnes slaps the foot to one side.
Milnes shoots in and drives through. Borden sprawls well.
Ric Borden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Milnes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Borden, right into the meat.
Borden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Milnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Borden seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Borden is looking to chop away at Milnes's legs.
Borden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Milnes throws a sloppy head kick and Borden moves out of range easily.
Borden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Borden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Milnes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Borden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Borden scores with a knee to the head.
Borden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Milnes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Borden with a knee to the head.
It looks like Travis Milnes has been cut.
Borden keeps control of Milnes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Milnes is looking to break free of the clinch but Borden has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borden with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Borden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Milnes blocks it with crossed arms.
Milnes tries to break the clinch but Borden is controlling the position.
Borden prevents Milnes from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Milnes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Milnes can't break the clinch.
Borden slows down the pace here.
Borden looking to throw knees to the head but Milnes is blocking nicely.
Milnes has had enough of the clinch but Borden keeps him there for the moment.
Borden stalling the fight.
Milnes working hard to break the clinch.
Borden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Milnes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Borden has Milnes pressed against the cage, preventing Milnes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Borden has Milnes pressed against the cage.
Borden misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Borden with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Borden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Milnes blocks it with crossed arms.
Milnes is trying to force a seperation but Borden has the dominant position.
Milnes can't break the clinch.
Milnes working hard to break the clinch.
Borden scores with a knee to the head.
Borden has Milnes pressed against the cage, preventing Milnes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Milnes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Borden is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borden lands a knee to the head.
Borden scores with a knee to the head.
Borden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Milnes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Borden scores with a knee to the head.
Milnes is rocked!
Borden misses with a knee to the head.
Milnes breaks from the clinch.
Milnes looks for a takedown but Borden sprawls well.
Milnes looks winded!
Milnes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Milnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Borden finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borden throws a sloppy head kick and Milnes moves out of range easily.
Milnes seems to have recovered his senses.
Borden tries to clinch there but Milnes circles away.
Milnes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Borden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Borden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Milnes fails with the takedown.
Milnes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Borden defends it nicely.
Milnes misses with a hook. Borden ducked under it nicely.
Borden throws a leg kick but Milnes moved away.
Borden misses with a body shot.
Borden throws a half hearted mid kick.
Borden is looking to clinch.
Borden drives through and clinches with Milnes against the cage.
Borden lands a knee to the head.
Borden prevents Milnes from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milnes is trying to break the clinch but Borden is controlling him.
Milnes is trying to force a seperation but Borden has the dominant position.
Borden connects with a knee to the head.
Borden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Milnes's efforts to push away.
A knee to the head by Borden.
Borden keeps control of Milnes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Borden landing knees to the head.
Borden lands a good knee to the midsection. Milnes won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borden working the clinch nicely. Milnes is working for position but Borden cracks him with a big knee to the head! Milnes crumples up against the cage and Borden lands two more shots before the ref can save Milnes! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Ric Borden!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Uzmanov Kiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Slate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Slate will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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185 lbs
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uzmanov Kiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Slate!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slate moves into the clinch.
Slate tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kiri smiles and moves away.
Slate has managed to clinch.
Slate tries to land a knee to the head but Kiri blocks with his arms.
Slate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slate shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slate fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kiri is out of range.
Slate throws a body kick that misses.
Slate is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kiri blocks the body kick.
Horrible takedown by Slate or perhaps it was just good defense by Kiri which made him look bad.
Uzmanov Kiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Slate.
Kiri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slate pinned against the cage. Slate gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slate chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Slate is looking to clinch.
Slate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adam Slate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slate leaves Kiri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Slate shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kiri defends it nicely.
Slate does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiri shoots in and drives through. Slate sprawls well.
Kiri shoots in but no luck this time.
Slate scores with a leg kick.
Slate throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kiri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slate thinking.
Slate throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kiri decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Slate's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slate trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kiri trying to control the position from guard on top but Slate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiri is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've been hearing that Kiri has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Slate kicks Kiri off and gets to his feet.
Kiri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slate scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Uzmanov Kiri has been cut.
Slate closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Slate stands up.
Slate misses with a right hand
and Kiri counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Slate!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes there by Kiri.
Kiri taking a break here but Slate is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiri working Slate over with strikes.
Slate keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kiri is looking to take a break and control but Slate is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kiri scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kiri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kiri wants to control but Slate is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slate moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kiri might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kiri distracts Slate with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adam Slate will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Uzmanov Kiri's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kiri shoots in and drives through. Slate sprawls well.
Slate closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kiri counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Slate's guard now.
Slate pushes Kiri off and gets back to his feet.
Kiri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slate.
Slate drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slate looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kiri controls Slate momentarily but Slate frees himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Slate throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kiri was covering up waiting for the punch and Slate finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiri looking to control.
Kiri controlling Slate's posture.
Kiri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slate wants to control from the top but Kiri keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Uzmanov Kiri wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Slate fails to land the takedown.
Kiri drives through with a takedown into Slate's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Uzmanov Kiri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slate is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kiri presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Slate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slate doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kiri counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Slate!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiri tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiri misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kiri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Slate knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Slate wants to get back to his feet but Kiri drags him back down.
Kiri 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiri tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Slate pushes Kiri away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kiri gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uzmanov Kiri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Uzmanov Kiri's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Slate throws a hook but Kiri blocks it.
Slate fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Slate.
Slate stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiri doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Slate counters with a straight right hand.
Kiri has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uzmanov Kiri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Slate.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slate misses with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slate.
Slate misses with a takedown
and Kiri counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kiri is working for a submission of some sort.
Kiri is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slate keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slate trying to hold on to Kiri's head to control him but Kiri postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slate looks like he's trying to stand up.
Slate is looking to control Kiri's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slate avoid being mounted?
Kiri is taking a breather. Slate says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kiri thows a huge punch but Slate dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slate is trying to control but can't.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Adam Slate.
Kiri shoots in but no luck this time.
Slate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kiri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Slate coming out on top.
Slate misses with a head kick.
Kiri shoots in and bounces Slate off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kiri scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Slate manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kiri wants a takedown.
Kiri breaks the clinch.
Slate stuns Kiri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Slate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slate's coach down at Bad Pluto! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Slate's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Slate. Those never looked like landing.
Slate lands a nice shot that snaps Kiri's head back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slate.
Slate lands a glancing blow to the side of Kiri's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adam Slate.
I think Slate has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Uzmanov Kiri!
Uzmanov Kiri 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heikki Hirvonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's entrance music is 50 Cent - God Gave me Style. A fine choice. Heikki Hirvonen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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219 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heikki Hirvonen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirvonen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hirvonen drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Hirvonen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hirvonen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hirvonen has control of Jones's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jones regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hirvonen tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirvonen is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a head kick. Hirvonen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Hirvonen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hirvonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hirvonen trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Hirvonen defends easily.
Hirvonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Hirvonen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones has his foot on Hirvonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hirvonen works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hirvonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hirvonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hirvonen has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Jones doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jones is trying to keep Hirvonen in close.
Hirvonen wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Hirvonen controlling from the top position.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hirvonen trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Hirvonen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Hirvonen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hirvonen manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Hirvonen's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hirvonen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hirvonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirvonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Hirvonen defends the submission attempt.
Hirvonen actively working from the bottom here.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Hirvonen is defending well.
Hirvonen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Jones prevents Hirvonen from standing back up.
Jones passes to full mount!
Jones thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jones throwing strikes here but Hirvonen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jones punching from mount but Hirvonen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hirvonen wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones cracks Hirvonen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hirvonen is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Jones looking to finish with strikes here!
Hirvonen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Heikki Hirvonen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones blocks a head kick by Hirvonen.
Sloppy strikes from Hirvonen. Those never looked like landing.
Jones dives in and grabs Hirvonen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hirvonen pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Hirvonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hirvonen takes a step back to recover.
Hirvonen throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Hirvonen avoids it.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Hirvonen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hirvonen.
Jones misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Hirvonen.
Both fighters circling a little - Jones finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hirvonen is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Hirvonen. Those never looked like landing.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Hirvonen throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Hirvonen slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hirvonen is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Hirvonen circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hirvonen throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones moves away from the strike by Hirvonen.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Hirvonen blocks the body kick.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Hirvonen.
Jones throws a head kick but Hirvonen moves out of range.
Hirvonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Hirvonen blocks a head kick by Jones.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hirvonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Hirvonen misses with a double jab.
Jones misses with the body kick
and Hirvonen counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a head kick but Hirvonen moves out of range.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hirvonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jon Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hirvonen feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Hirvonen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hirvonen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jones.
Hirvonen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hirvonen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jones is looking for a kimura but Hirvonen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Hirvonen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Jones is trying to control. Hirvonen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Hirvonen is defending well.
Hirvonen has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jones is on him like a limpet, forcing Hirvonen back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hirvonen's face.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Hirvonen looking for a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hirvonen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hirvonen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jones to the mat. Jones regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hirvonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Hirvonen from controlling successfully.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hirvonen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hirvonen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jon Jones will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hirvonen misses with a double jab.
Jon Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hirvonen misses with a wild combination.
Hirvonen misses with a wild combination.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hirvonen circles away.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Hirvonen moves out of range easily.
Hirvonen misses with a double jab.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a low kick but Hirvonen avoids it.
Hirvonen throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirvonen throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hirvonen.
Hirvonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hirvonen moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hirvonen misses with a wild combination.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Hirvonen pushes him off.
Jones connects with a high kick.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Hirvonen tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Hirvonen misses.
Sloppy strikes from Hirvonen. Those never looked like landing.
Hirvonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hirvonen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones takes a swing at Hirvonen's ribcage but misses.
Jones throws a head kick but Hirvonen moves out of range.
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Hirvonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jones. Hirvonen shrugs it off though.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Hirvonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hirvonen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Hirvonen avoids the head kick by Jones.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jones. Hirvonen shrugs it off though.
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones lands a head kick. Hirvonen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hirvonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Hirvonen takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones slips a jab from Hirvonen.
Hirvonen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jones.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Hirvonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hirvonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Hirvonen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Hirvonen avoids it.
Hirvonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow just above Hirvonen 's eye.
Hirvonen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heikki Hirvonen.
Hirvonen is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hirvonen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Hirvonen avoids the damage to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Hirvonen shrugs off.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Hirvonen shrugs off.
Hirvonen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hirvonen blocks a body shot from Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jon Jones!
In his post fight interview, Jon Jones started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Heikki Hirvonen was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry for disappointing my fans and everybody in attendance.I hope I gave a good show. Im going back to the gym and coming back far stronger. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Biscuits & Gravy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
260 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
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272 lbs
10 - 16 - 0 |
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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
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bubba James!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Rogers. No joy for James on that attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Rogers. That snapped James's head back.
It looks like Bubba James has been cut.
James shoots in but Rogers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
James dives in for a single leg takedown but Rogers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jason Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba James.
Rogers blocks an elbow strike.
James manages to break the clinch.
Rogers lands with an overhand left.
Rogers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rogers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
Rogers throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers with a jab.
James tries to clinch up.
Rogers's jab looks to have found its range, popping James under the eye.
Bubba James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and Rogers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rogers throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rogers tries to escape but James is in control.
Sloppy strikes there by James.
Rogers throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Rogers lands with a shot to the body.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rogers as he avoids it easily.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Rogers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
James looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before James has time to react.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rogers but Rogers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rogers just misses with a punch to the body.
James listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rogers checks it well.
James looks to land a combination but Rogers avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Rogers misses the target.
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rogers circles away.
James ducks right into an uppercut from Rogers.
Rogers scores with a hook.
James throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rogers defends well and James ends up having to push Rogers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rogers drops down looking for an ankle pick but James pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rogers throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
Rogers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rogers throws a good cross that connects.
Rogers sends James crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rogers is motioning to the referee to let James up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
James is rocked!
James getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Rogers finish him?
Rogers throws an uppercut from hell that sends James clean off his feet! He's out cold! Rogers stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Rogers!
Jason Rogers thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kakashi Hatake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Siblas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siblas has chosen Furious Angels by Rob Dougan as his entrance music. Kakashi Hatake is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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249 lbs
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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
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kakashi Hatake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Siblas!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hatake. Siblas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hatake looks for the body kick but Siblas saw that one coming.
Hatake moves into the clinch.
Siblas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Hatake.
Siblas lands an uppercut.
Siblas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hatake is looking to break free of the clinch but Siblas has double underhooks.
Siblas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siblas misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Siblas as the two fighters clinch.
Siblas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hatake is breathing heavily.
A short right from Siblas on the inside.
Siblas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hatakes head.
Still in the clinch, Siblas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Siblas tightens his grip and picks Hatake up, before dumping him to the ground. Hatake manages to land in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Siblas is in close to Hatake's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Siblas stopping the sweep attempt from Hatake.
Siblas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hatake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siblas with a nice head shot there.
Siblas distracts Hatake with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Siblas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hatake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Siblas trying to control but Hatake is working from the bottom.
Siblas advances to half guard.
Siblas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siblas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hatake is looking for a sweep. Siblas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siblas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siblas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hatake is trying to stand.
Hatake is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Siblas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siblas wants to take a breather but Hatake is having none of it.
Siblas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hatake throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Siblas wants to control but Hatake is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Siblas there.
Hatake has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Siblas is on him like a limpet, forcing Hatake back against the cage.
Hatake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Siblas pushes Hatake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Siblas.
Siblas lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Siblas on the inside.
Hatake is rocked!
A frustrated look appears on Hatake's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oh Hatake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Siblas on the inside.
Siblas blocks a body shot from Hatake.
A hook to the body from Siblas.
Siblas works on Hatake's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Siblas.
Siblas digs a right hand underneath Hatake's ribcage. Hatake let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Siblas creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hatake's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hatake drops to his knees and Siblas pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Siblas!
Tony Siblas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leather Slammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syltas Pojk (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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265 lbs
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Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leather Slammer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Syltas Pojk!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slammer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pojk's waist but Pojk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slammer off to one side.
Slammer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pojk circles away.
Pojk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Slammer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Slammer showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pojk wants to improve his position but Slammer is controlling well.
Slammer is keen to just control but Pojk is a slippery customer.
Slammer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pojk wants to improve his position but Slammer is controlling well.
Slammer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Slammer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pojk is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slammer seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Pojk is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leather Slammer!
Leather Slammer retains his heavyweight title!
Leather Slammer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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