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Umbrella 69 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Carmelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Vesala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carmelo comes to the cage accompanied by These Boots. Vesala has chosen Bomfunk MC's - Freestyler as his entrance music. Dustin Carmelo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dustin Carmelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timo Vesala!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vesala throws a nice looking combination but Carmelo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Timo Vesala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carmelo misses with a takedown attempt - Vesala sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vesala scores with a hook to the body. Carmelo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vesala throws a hook but Carmelo blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vesala. Carmelo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vesala misses with a wild body shot.
Carmelo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vesala trying to control but Carmelo postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carmelo prevents Vesala from improving his position.
Vesala is still trying to improve position.
We've been hearing that Carmelo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesala taking some punishment here, with Carmelo in his half guard.
Vesala trying to control here.
Vesala blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carmelo.
Vesala actively working from the bottom here.
Vesala gets full guard.
Carmelo postures up and lands a big shot to Vesala's brow.
Vesala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carmelo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Carmelo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vesala is trying to keep Carmelo in close.
Carmelo lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmelo works over Vesala with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carmelo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vesala looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vesala looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vesala!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vesala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carmelo keeps working.
Carmelo is looking for a sweep.
Carmelo wants to control but Vesala postures up.
Carmelo is looking for a sweep.
Vesala tries for a kimura but Carmelo is defending well.
Vesala wants to control but Carmelo is keeping him busy.
Carmelo struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesala is looking to take a break and control but Carmelo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carmelo is being controlled here.
Vesala has hold of Carmelo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Carmelo seems comfortable defending it but Vesala has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Carmelo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Carmelo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Vesala couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Timo Vesala!
During a confident post fight interview, Timo Vesala thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justice Naruhodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Wuzz (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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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Justice Naruhodo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Willy Wuzz!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naruhodo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wuzz 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.
Naruhodo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Naruhodo sprawls well. Naruhodo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wuzz gets slowly back to his feet.
Naruhodo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wuzz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wuzz has his foot on Naruhodo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Naruhodo works his way back into a safe position though.
Naruhodo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Naruhodo stays in close to Wuzz's body and controls the position.
Wuzz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wuzz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Naruhodo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wuzz is looking for a triangle but Naruhodo pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naruhodo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wuzz has his foot on Naruhodo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Naruhodo works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naruhodo is looking to work some ground and pound but Wuzz has wrist control.
Naruhodo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naruhodo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wuzz is keeping the position for now.
Wuzz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naruhodo is one step ahead there.
Wuzz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Naruhodo has passed into half guard!
Wuzz wants to get back to full guard but Naruhodo has mounted him!
Naruhodo with shots to the head and body - Wuzz looks very uncomfortable down there.
Naruhodo wants to control the pace but Wuzz is squirming around nicely.
Naruhodo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wuzz?
Wuzz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Naruhodo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
It looks like Willy Wuzz has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naruhodo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wuzz's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naruhodo cracks Wuzz 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 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justice Naruhodo!
After the fight, Justice Naruhodo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Twellman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian McDunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDunn has chosen Lost In Forever-P.O.D. as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scott Twellman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian McDunn!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twellman ducks under a wild hook from McDunn.
Some bone on bone action there as McDunn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Twellman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Twellman's jab looks to have found its range, popping McDunn under the eye.
It looks like Ian McDunn has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by McDunn there.
McDunn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Twellman connects with a crisp jab.
Twellman clinches with his opponent.
McDunn misses with a knee to the head.
Twellman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McDunn after a bit of a struggle.
McDunn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDunn.
Twellman tries to throw a body punch but McDunn avoids it by throwing Twellman back against the cage.
McDunn is looking to control Twellman's arms but Twellman gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDunn has his back to the cage.
Twellman scores with a shoulder strike.
McDunn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Twellman blocks it with crossed arms.
McDunn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Twellman misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Twellman lands with a right to the head.
Twellman blocks an elbow strike.
A short left from McDunn.
McDunn missing with knees to the body.
McDunn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Twellman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDunn backwards.
Twellman working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from McDunn.
Twellman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McDunn misses with an elbow strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Twellman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McDunn scores with a hook to the body.
McDunn tries a body shot but Twellman blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Twellman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDunn lands a right hand.
McDunn tries to pull guard but Twellman won't allow it.
McDunn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Twellman smiles and moves away.
Scott Twellman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian McDunn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Twellman thows a body shot but no joy.
McDunn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Twellman under the eye.
Twellman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, jab by Twellman - just one landing.
McDunn throws a head kick but Twellman moves out of range.
McDunn throws a nice looking combination but Twellman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Twellman dodges the punch combination from McDunn.
McDunn walks into a left hand.
Twellman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Twellman looks to land a left hand but McDunn moved out of range nicely.
Twellman lands a left and a right that send McDunn crashing to the mat, dazed. Twellman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
McDunn is rocked!
Twellman drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of McDunn's head, knocking him out cold! Twellman is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Twellman!
Scott Twellman really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Speedy Supps + Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruphus Duphus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruphus Duphus struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 207.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Wuzz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruphus Duphus!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wuzz tries to keep at a distance but Duphus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Duphus has picked Wuzz up - he's going for a ride! Duphus dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wuzz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wuzz 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.
Duphus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Duphus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wuzz taking some punishment here, with Duphus in his half guard.
Wuzz throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Duphus trying to control from half guard but Wuzz is working away.
Wuzz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duphus trying to control from half guard but Wuzz is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duphus seems to be working for a kimura but Wuzz defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz is defending against the submission attempts here by Duphus.
Duphus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wuzz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wuzz is looking to improve his position.
Wuzz gets full guard.
Duphus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Duphus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wuzz wants to sweep but no luck.
Duphus throwing strikes from guard but Wuzz blocks nicely.
Duphus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wuzz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duphus is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz working for a triangle but Duphus defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duphus lands a couple of digs.
Duphus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Duphus forces his way into half guard.
Wuzz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Duphus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wuzz is looking for a sweep. Duphus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Duphus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Duphus looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wuzz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee warns Wuzz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duphus lands with some strikes.
Duphus working the ground and pound effectively.
Duphus controlling his opponent.
Duphus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Duphus has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Socrates' House of Questions. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Duphus lands a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wuzz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Duphus thows a huge punch but Wuzz dodges it nicely.
Duphus uses his free foot to push down on Wuzz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wuzz.
Duphus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wuzz gets back to half guard.
Duphus winds up and cracks Wuzz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duphus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Duphus is pressing down on Wuzz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wuzz is holding on for now.
Wuzz is looking to escape.
Duphus lands strikes from half guard.
Duphus seems to be working for a kimura but Wuzz defends the submission attempt.
Wuzz has hold of Duphus's hands but Duphus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Duphus 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.
Duphus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wuzz sees it coming and defends easily.
Wuzz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duphus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruphus Duphus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wuzz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wuzz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Duphus is looking for a sweep.
Wuzz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Duphus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Duphus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wuzz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wuzz is thwarting Duphus's attempts to control the position.
Wuzz is trying to work for a kimura but Duphus is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Duphus defend it? Wuzz steps over the head and cranks it - Duphus is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Wuzz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Wuzz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cryst Go (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Bambaleo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cryst Go has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Cryst Go!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Bambaleo Jr!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bambaleo Jr avoids the body shot from Go.
Go fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bambaleo Jr manages to avoid it.
Bambaleo Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Go fails to land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bambaleo Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bambaleo Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bambaleo Jr cracks a nice hook into Go's ribs.
A shot to the body from Go misses
and Bambaleo Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Go is looking to wear down Bambaleo Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Go fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bambaleo Jr manages to avoid it.
Go misses with a straight left.
Bambaleo Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Go digs a good body shot into Bambaleo Jr's ribs.
A big right from Go misses.
Go has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Go there as he acknowledges the shot.
Go throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bambaleo Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Go misses with an uppercut
and Bambaleo Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bambaleo Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Go escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Go swings for the body but Bambaleo Jr moves out of range.
Bambaleo Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Go.
Bambaleo Jr misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Go looks to land a left hand but Bambaleo Jr moved out of range nicely.
Go misses the shot to the body.
Bambaleo Jr misses with a double jab.
Go thows a body shot but no joy.
Go misses with an uppercut. Bambaleo Jr saw that one coming.
Go takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Go bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bambaleo Jr's head backwards.
Go takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice straight punches there by Bambaleo Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bambaleo Jr.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bambaleo Jr.
Bambaleo Jr jabs Go to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A combination from Go does no damage.
Go misses with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Go misses the shot to the body.
Bambaleo Jr jabs at Go's body.
Go is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bambaleo Jr.
Go throws a body punch but Bambaleo Jr moves out of range.
Bambaleo Jr scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Go misses the shot to the body.
Go keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Go pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Go fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bambaleo Jr manages to avoid it.
Go is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bambaleo Jr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bambaleo Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Go throws out the jab.
Bambaleo Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice shot lands for Bambaleo Jr.
Go changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bambaleo Jr slips a jab and a cross from Go.
Bambaleo Jr jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Bambaleo Jr there.
Bambaleo Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Go misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bambaleo Jr.
Bambaleo Jr throws a body punch but Go moves out of range.
Go looks to throw the jab but Bambaleo Jr is out of range.
Go misses with an uppercut.
Bambaleo Jr lands a nice hook to Go's body. Go takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Go moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bambaleo Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Go throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bambaleo Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bambaleo Jr missing with a left hand there. Go was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bambaleo Jr slips a straight right by Go.
Go keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Go swings for the body but Bambaleo Jr moves out of range.
Go misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bambaleo Jr.
Cryst Go seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bambaleo Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Go.
Bambaleo Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Bambaleo Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bambaleo Jr lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Go misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Bambaleo Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Go doesn't seem phased though.
Go throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Go throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Go throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bambaleo Jr lands a jab to Go's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bambaleo Jr with a jab.
Go takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Go fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bambaleo Jr is out of range.
Go throws a body punch but Bambaleo Jr moves out of range.
Bambaleo Jr lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Go. Bambaleo Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Go uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bambaleo Jr.
Go avoids the body shot from Bambaleo Jr.
Bambaleo Jr tries to move into range but Go moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Go tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bambaleo Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Go.
Bambaleo Jr slips a straight right by Go.
Go lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed right hand from Go misses the target.
Bambaleo Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Go misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bambaleo Jr slips a straight right by Go.
Bambaleo Jr misses with a body shot.
Go throws a solid leg kick but Bambaleo Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Go.
Bambaleo Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Go finds it's way round the side to connect with Bambaleo Jr's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Bambaleo Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bambaleo Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Go at a distance.
Go just misses with a punch to the body.
Bambaleo Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Go.
The fighters circling - Go throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Bambaleo Jr.
The crowd cheers as Go lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bambaleo Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Go throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bambaleo Jr walks into a left hand.
Go with a nice cross.
Bambaleo Jr slips a straight right by Go.
Bambaleo Jr misses the shot to the body.
Go connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bambaleo Jr blocks a jab.
Go ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bambaleo Jr moves away.
Bambaleo Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bambaleo Jr stuns Go with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bambaleo Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Go moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Go lands with a good body shot.
Bambaleo Jr misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bambaleo Jr looks to land a left hand but Go moved out of range nicely.
Bambaleo Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leo Bambaleo Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Go keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bambaleo Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Go moves away.
Good exchange - Go coming out on top.
Go works the jab nicely.
A combination from Go does no damage.
Bambaleo Jr misses the shot to the body.
Go moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bambaleo Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Go.
Jab by Bambaleo Jr.
Go ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bambaleo Jr moves away.
Go swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bambaleo Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Go doesn't seem bothered though.
Bambaleo Jr moves away from the strike by Go.
Bambaleo Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bambaleo Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bambaleo Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Go.
Bambaleo Jr jabs at Go's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Go attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Go needs to keep his hands up - Bambaleo Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Bambaleo Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Bambaleo Jr.
Nice defenses there by Bambaleo Jr.
Go swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Go looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Go throws a hook but Bambaleo Jr blocks it.
Bambaleo Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Go.
Go throws a lazy right hand but Bambaleo Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bambaleo Jr looks to land a left hand but Go moved out of range nicely.
Go takes a swing at Bambaleo Jr's ribcage but misses.
Bambaleo Jr scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bambaleo Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Go throws out the jab.
Bambaleo Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Go to score with a decent uppercut.
Go takes a swing at Bambaleo Jr's ribcage but misses.
Bambaleo Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Go.
A cross from Bambaleo Jr lands.
Go missing with a left hand there. Bambaleo Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Go throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Go takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Go thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Go. Bambaleo Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bambaleo Jr looks to land a combination but Go avoids it well.
Bambaleo Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Bambaleo Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab from Go.
Bambaleo Jr throws a one two combo.
Go fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bambaleo Jr manages to avoid it.
Go looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bambaleo Jr throws a body punch but Go moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Go bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bambaleo Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Bambaleo Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bambaleo Jr misses with a straight left.
Bambaleo Jr with a jab.
Go lands a nice hook to Bambaleo Jr's body. Bambaleo Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bambaleo Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Go.
A telegraphed right hand from Go misses the target.
Bambaleo Jr misses with an uppercut. Go saw that one coming.
Bambaleo Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Go throws a shot from downtown. Bambaleo Jr moves away and avoids it.
Go is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bambaleo Jr.
Bambaleo Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bambaleo Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Go throws a body punch but Bambaleo Jr moves out of range.
Go throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bambaleo Jr swings for the body but Go moves out of range.
Bambaleo Jr scores with a jab.
Bambaleo Jr swings for the body but Go moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leo Bambaleo Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Go's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Go looks to land a left hand but Bambaleo Jr moved out of range nicely.
Bambaleo Jr takes a swing at Go's ribcage but misses.
Bambaleo Jr takes a swing at Go's ribcage but misses.
Bambaleo Jr misses with a hook.
Go takes a swing at Bambaleo Jr's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Go, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bambaleo Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bambaleo Jr misses with a body shot.
Go motions for Bambaleo Jr to come forward. Go throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bambaleo Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Go swings for the body but Bambaleo Jr moves out of range.
Bambaleo Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bambaleo Jr lands with a straight right. Go didn't see that one coming.
Go throws a jab when Bambaleo Jr was well out of range.
Bambaleo Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bambaleo Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Go moves away.
Go lands with a good body shot.
Go slips under a jab from Bambaleo Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Go takes a swing at Bambaleo Jr's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Bambaleo Jr misses.
Go swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bambaleo Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Bambaleo Jr swinging wildly here.
Bambaleo Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Go throws a leg kick but Bambaleo Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bambaleo Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Go lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Go lands a nice looking body shot.
Go pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Go drops his hands momentarily and Bambaleo Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Go throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Go scores with a jab to the head.
Go scores with a sloppy right hand. Bambaleo Jr should have avoided that one.
Bambaleo Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Go misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Bambaleo Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Bambaleo Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Go is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Go steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bambaleo Jr.
Jab, jab by Bambaleo Jr - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Go misses the target.
Bambaleo Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Go just misses with a punch to the body.
Go takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bambaleo Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Go's head back.
Bambaleo Jr lunges at Go with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Go's hand.
Bambaleo Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bambaleo Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Go thows a body shot but no joy.
Bambaleo Jr moves away from the strike by Go.
Bambaleo Jr scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Bambaleo Jr finds it's target.
Nice defenses there by Bambaleo Jr.
Bambaleo Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Go should have avoided that one.
Bambaleo Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Bambaleo Jr catches Go right on the button with a cross.
Bambaleo Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cryst Go has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bambaleo Jr lands a jab to Go's midsection.
Go takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Go throws a big shot that misses.
Go throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Go missing with a left hand there. Bambaleo Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Go throws a body punch but Bambaleo Jr moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Go. Bambaleo Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bambaleo Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Go.
Bambaleo Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Bambaleo Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Go walks into a straight right hand from Bambaleo Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Go misses
enabling Bambaleo Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Go takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Go is rocked!
Go misses with a right hand
and Bambaleo Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Go breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bambaleo Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Go moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bambaleo Jr blocks a jab.
Go on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bambaleo Jr moves out of range as Go strikes.
Bambaleo Jr dodges the punch combination from Go.
Go will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An inside leg kick from Go misses.
Go fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bambaleo Jr manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Go with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bambaleo Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Bambaleo Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oh Go is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Go misses with a left hand
and Bambaleo Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Go, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bambaleo Jr cracks Go with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Go tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Bambaleo Jr pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Go is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Bambaleo Jr!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Santana De Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oswald Jokinen (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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274 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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240 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thiago Santana De Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oswald Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen throws a one two combo.
De Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jokinen tries to clinch there but De Oliveira circles away.
Jokinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Oliveira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jokinen throws a right and a left that De Oliveira avoids nicely.
Jokinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Oliveira doesn't seem bothered though.
Jokinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for De Oliveira with that takedown attempt.
Jokinen looks to land a body kick but De Oliveira moved away.
De Oliveira misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen throws the kick towards the body but De Oliveira avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Oliveira with a poor takedown
and Jokinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Oliveira thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Santana De Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Oliveira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jokinen.
De Oliveira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jokinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Oliveira checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Oliveira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen lands a slapping body shot.
De Oliveira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand.
Jokinen scores with a shot to the body.
De Oliveira drops his hands momentarily and Jokinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jokinen throws a body punch but De Oliveira moves out of range.
De Oliveira throws a leg kick but Jokinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
De Oliveira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from De Oliveira misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from De Oliveira misses
and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Jokinen. That snapped De Oliveira's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen lands a really nice looking cross but De Oliveira seems unphased.
De Oliveira pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range and De Oliveira settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jokinen.
De Oliveira on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
De Oliveira connects with an inside leg kick.
De Oliveira takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen misses with a body kick.
A low kick from De Oliveira misses
and Jokinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Jokinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Oliveira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Oliveira throws a right hand that misses
and Jokinen counters with a nice low kick that buckles De Oliveira's knee momentarily.
Jokinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Oliveira checks a leg kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for De Oliveira. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
De Oliveira misses with a kick to the body.
Jokinen digs a good body shot into De Oliveira's ribs.
Jokinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Oliveira rather than just go for the knockout.
Jokinen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Oliveira, pushing him back against the cage.
De Oliveira can't find room to land a body shot as Jokinen controls the action.
De Oliveira misses with the head strike.
Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Oliveira's elbow.
Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but De Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Oliveira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Oliveira breaks the clinch.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Oliveira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Oliveira on the side of the head.
Jokinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Oliveira checks the leg kick nicely there.
De Oliveira swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen works De Oliveira's body with a nice hook.
De Oliveira tries a head kick but it misses.
De Oliveira throws a leg kick
and Jokinen counters with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jokinen.
Jokinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen looks to throw the jab but De Oliveira is out of range.
Jokinen scores with a sloppy right hand. De Oliveira should have avoided that one.
De Oliveira lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswald Jokinen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jokinen walks into a left hand.
De Oliveira throws a leg kick
and Jokinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Oliveira scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jokinen lands the left hand.
De Oliveira feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jokinen's calf.
Jokinen scores with a sloppy right hand. De Oliveira should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen 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.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jokinen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
De Oliveira dives in for a single leg takedown but Jokinen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
De Oliveira blocks an uppercut.
De Oliveira tries a body shot but Jokinen blocks it.
De Oliveira lands a body punch.
De Oliveira is looking to break free of the clinch but Jokinen has double underhooks.
De Oliveira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
De Oliveira throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Oliveira blocks a body shot from Jokinen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Oliveira.
De Oliveira misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Oliveira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jokinen.
Jokinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Oliveira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jokinen moves into the clinch successfully.
Jokinen digs a right hand into De Oliveira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Oliveira's gas tank.
De Oliveira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land.
De Oliveira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land.
Jokinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jokinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for De Oliveira to work.
Jokinen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Oliveira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jokinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Oliveira misses with some punches.
De Oliveira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Oliveira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Oliveira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jokinen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jokinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Oliveira swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jokinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oswald Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Oliveira takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jokinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but De Oliveira sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Oliveira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Oliveira throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Oswald Jokinen has been cut.
Jokinen lands a jab.
De Oliveira looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jokinen stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Santana De Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokinen thows a body kick. De Oliveira tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Oliveira moves away.
A big right from Jokinen misses.
De Oliveira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Oliveira misses with a low kick as Jokinen jumps back.
Jokinen throws a body punch but De Oliveira moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
De Oliveira avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oswald Jokinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Oliveira throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jokinen throws a right hand that De Oliveira ducks under and follows up with a left that De Oliveira also avoids with ease.
De Oliveira looks for the body kick but Jokinen saw that one coming.
Jokinen throws a leg kick
and De Oliveira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jokinen won't be happy with that.
Jokinen can't do much from the bottom here.
Jokinen tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Oliveira controls the position from side control.
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 Thiago Santana De Oliveira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oswald Jokinen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
De Oliveira cracks Jokinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jokinen throws a wild body kick that De Oliveira sees coming a mile off.
De Oliveira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Oliveira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jokinen tries to clinch there but De Oliveira circles away.
Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Oliveira.
De Oliveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
De Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown. Jokinen tries to sprawl out of it but De Oliveira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jokinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A shot to the body from De Oliveira misses
and Jokinen counters with a good low kick that De Oliveira was not able to check.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the body.
De Oliveira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
De Oliveira shoots in for a double leg but Jokinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jokinen lands a right hook to the body.
De Oliveira on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
De Oliveira throws a leg kick but Jokinen checks it.
Jokinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Oliveira on the side of the head.
Jokinen connects with a body shot.
De Oliveira scores with a punch to the head.
De Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen with a hook.
Jokinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jokinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Oliveira throws a leg kick which misses Jokinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jokinen tries to avoid it.
Jokinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
De Oliveira checks a low kick from Jokinen.
That kick from Jokinen tenderised De Oliveira's leg. De Oliveira is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Oliveira throws a front kick aimed at Jokinen's knee but Jokinen avoids it well.
Jokinen lands a nice shot that snaps De Oliveira's head back.
De Oliveira misses the body punch
and Jokinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jokinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Oliveira throws a leg kick but Jokinen checks it.
Jokinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
De Oliveira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Oliveira's calf.
Jokinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jokinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Oliveira's head.
Jokinen throws a hook but De Oliveira avoids it easily.
De Oliveira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Oliveira looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jokinen scores with a one two! De Oliveira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
De Oliveira checks a leg kick.
That kick from Jokinen tenderised De Oliveira's leg. De Oliveira is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Oliveira tries a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
De Oliveira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Oliveira throws a low kick, looking for Jokinen's leg but Jokinen calmly moves out of range.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Oliveira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. De Oliveira looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen connects with the punch.
De Oliveira is rocked!
Jokinen drops De Oliveira with a big left hand! De Oliveira is injured, injured bad! Jokinen jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oswald Jokinen!
During a confident post fight interview, Oswald Jokinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Dighead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Exlax (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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Excellent MT
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Curtis Dighead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Exlax!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Exlax tries to close the distance and clinch but Dighead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Exlax has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dighead is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dighead throws a nice head kick!
Exlax tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dighead manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dighead scores with a sloppy right hand. Exlax should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Exlax looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Exlax is looking to clinch but Dighead is avoiding it.
Dighead scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dighead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown by Exlax or perhaps it was just good defense by Dighead which made him look bad.
Dighead throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Exlax.
It looks like Richard Exlax has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exlax tries to clinch up.
Dighead keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Exlax avoids the head kick by Dighead.
Dighead rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Exlax moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dighead avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dighead definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Exlax tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dighead manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dighead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dighead lands a jab to Exlax's midsection.
Dighead lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Exlax fails to land the takedown.
Curtis Dighead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Exlax.
Exlax is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Exlax is looking to clinch.
Exlax is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dighead is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Exlax.
Dighead circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dighead connects with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dighead.
Exlax tries to close the distance and clinch but Dighead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dighead lands a big head kick that sends Exlax tumbling to the mat! Dighead takes a step backwards and waves Exlax back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Exlax is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dighead throws a sloppy head kick and Exlax moves out of range easily.
Exlax tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dighead manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dighead cracks a nice hook into Exlax's ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Dighead. Those never looked like landing.
Exlax tries to clinch there but Dighead circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Exlax takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dighead misses with a head kick.
Exlax tries to clinch but Dighead moves out of range.
Exlax is looking to clinch.
Exlax moves in looking to clinch but Dighead pushes him off.
Dighead looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dighead punishes Exlax's body with a nice straight punch.
Exlax closes the distance and clinches up with Dighead, looking for a takedown. Exlax pushes Dighead against the cage but Dighead circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Exlax fails with a takedown attempt.
Exlax looks winded!
Dighead lands a body shot.
Dighead throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Exlax tries to clinch there but Dighead circles away.
Dighead drops Exlax with a beautiful combination! Exlax stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dighead is looking for the KO!
Exlax is still on wobbly legs! Can Dighead finish him?
Exlax looks up at the clock. Bad move! Dighead lands a right hand from hell, dropping Exlax. Dighead pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Curtis Dighead!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kira Miyata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ode Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miyata comes to the cage accompanied by Boa - Energetic. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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150 lbs
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kira Miyata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ode Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyata takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jokinen tries to clinch up
and Miyata counters with a left and a right that stings Jokinen.
A cross from Jokinen lands.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jokinen 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.
Jokinen lands with a good body shot.
Jokinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jokinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Miyata counters with a left and a right that stings Jokinen.
Miyata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Jokinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Miyata moves out of range.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miyata moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen with a hook.
Jokinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Miyata connects with a right hand. Jokinen shakes it off.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Jokinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jokinen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Miyata keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jokinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miyata avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miyata is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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!
Jokinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Miyata has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyata is keeping the position for now.
Jokinen is stalling in the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jokinen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jokinen trying to control but Miyata is working from the bottom.
Jokinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miyata is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jokinen frees his head nicely. Oh but Miyata has switched to an armbar! Jokinen is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kira Miyata!
A relieved looking Kira Miyata 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Izturis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bodzio Helikopter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bodzio Helikopter is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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187 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emilio Izturis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bodzio Helikopter!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helikopter swinging wildly here.
Helikopter misses with a straight left.
Helikopter misses with an uppercut.
Izturis just misses with a punch to the body.
Izturis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Izturis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Helikopter ducks under a wild hook from Izturis.
The fighters circling - Izturis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Helikopter takes a swing at Izturis's ribcage but misses.
Helikopter has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Izturis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Izturis moves forwards but Helikopter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izturis misses with a body shot.
Helikopter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Izturis moves away.
Helikopter misses with a body shot.
Izturis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Helikopter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Helikopter tries to improve position but can't.
Izturis throws an elbow but Helikopter slips to the side and avoids it well.
Izturis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Izturis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Izturis scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Helikopter to see if he's OK.
Izturis throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Izturis wants to control but Helikopter is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izturis scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Helikopter to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helikopter prevents Izturis from improving position.
We've been hearing good reports from Izturis'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.
Sloppy strikes there by Izturis.
Izturis in side control, throwing shots but Helikopter defends.
Izturis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helikopter keeps working.
Izturis sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Helikopter is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Izturis swings around for an armbar but Helikopter sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Izturis's guard.
Helikopter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helikopter preventing the sweep.
Izturis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Helikopter wants to control from the top but Izturis keeps moving.
Izturis looking for a sweep. Not yet Izturis, not yet.
Izturis is working hard here to advance position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bodzio Helikopter wasn't active enough on the ground.
Izturis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helikopter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Izturis.
Helikopter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Izturis misses the jab.
Helikopter fails to land with a series of punches.
Izturis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A punch combination from Izturis misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Helikopter swings for the body but Izturis moves out of range.
Izturis looks to score with a jab to the body but Helikopter is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Izturis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Helikopter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Izturis slips a straight right by Helikopter.
Izturis connects with a body shot that sends Helikopter's belly button to the back.
Helikopter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Izturis misses with a looping left.
Izturis throws a front kick aimed at Helikopter's knee but Helikopter avoids it well.
Izturis lands a really nice looking cross but Helikopter seems unphased.
A big right from Helikopter misses.
Helikopter misses with a straight left.
Helikopter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Izturis.
Helikopter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Izturis throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izturis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Helikopter.
Izturis lands a right hook to the body.
Helikopter scores with a decent looking hook.
Izturis misses with a shot to the body
and Helikopter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Izturis.
Izturis lands the left hand.
Izturis avoids the body shot from Helikopter.
Helikopter throws a hook but Izturis blocks it.
Helikopter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Izturis.
Izturis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Helikopter has time to react.
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!
Helikopter scores with a hook to the body. Izturis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Helikopter misses with a wild body shot.
Helikopter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Helikopter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bodzio Helikopter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Izturis just misses with a punch to the body.
Helikopter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Izturis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Helikopter.
Izturis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Helikopter misses with a double jab
and Izturis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Helikopter's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helikopter keeping moving, preventing Izturis from controlling successfully.
Izturis looking to pass the guard.
Helikopter wants to stand but Izturis is controlling the position.
Izturis is in close to Helikopter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Helikopter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Izturis postures up in Helikopter's guard and throws a big left but Helikopter blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Izturis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Izturis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Izturis 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.
Izturis tries to free his leg and advance position but Helikopter is retaining full guard.
Izturis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Izturis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Izturis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Helikopter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Izturis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Izturis dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Helikopter misses with a double jab.
Helikopter drops Izturis with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Izturis! Helikopter dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bodzio Helikopter!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Kutowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns's entrance music is Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire. A fine choice. Kutowski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Absolute Beginner - Nie Nett. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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214 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karl Kutowski!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Kutowski as Burns shoots in.
Kutowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kutowski wants to land a leg kick but Burns is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Burns checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice takedown defense from Kutowski. No joy for Burns on that attempt.
Burns blocks a head kick by Kutowski.
Burns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kutowski can pounce on him.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Kutowski shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kutowski. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kutowski connects with a crisp jab.
Kutowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burns.
Kutowski throws a head kick that misses.
Kutowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burns tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kutowski swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutowski delivers a nice body kick.
Kutowski leaves Burns with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good leg kick by Kutowski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kutowski.
Kutowski pushes Burns up against the cage in a clinch.
Kutowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kutowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burns has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kutowski lands a body punch.
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!
Kutowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kutowski.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick from Kutowski.
Kutowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burns.
A head kick misses from Kutowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kutowski tries to clinch up but Burns circles away and keeps his distance.
Burns checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kutowski throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
Burns throws out a loose jab but Kutowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kutowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kutowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kutowski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kutowski tries to clinch but Burns moves out of range.
Kutowski scores with a head kick. Burns tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kutowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Burns circles away.
Burns with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burns.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutowski throws a wild body kick that Burns sees coming a mile off.
Kutowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burns lands with an overhand left.
Kutowski jabs at Burns's body.
Kutowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kutowski misses with a looping right.
Kutowski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Karl Kutowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Kutowski shows good takedown defense.
Burns tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kutowski defends well and Burns ends up having to push Kutowski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Burns. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kutowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kutowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burns lands a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Burns throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Kutowski is retaining full guard.
Kutowski is looking to sweep but instead, Burns has passed into half guard.
Burns is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kutowski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kutowski is refusing to be controlled, as Burns sits in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burns controlling the pace.
Burns is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Kutowski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Burns fails to land the takedown.
Kutowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kutowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kutowski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Burns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kutowski looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Kutowski scores with a leg kick.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kutowski as he avoids it easily.
Burns tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kutowski swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kutowski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burns. Burns circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burns checks a leg kick.
Kutowski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Burns with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kutowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kutowski throws a chopping leg kick but Burns manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Burns with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kutowski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Burns's knee momentarily.
Burns fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kutowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burns moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kutowski sprawls well. Kutowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burns gets slowly back to his feet.
Kutowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kutowski scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Kutowski.
Kutowski throws a leg kick but Burns moved away.
Kutowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns.
An inside leg kick from Kutowski misses.
Kutowski misses with a body kick.
Kutowski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kutowski wants to slow Burns down by chopping away at his legs.
Burns fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burns fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kutowski thows a body kick. Burns tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kutowski throws a leg kick but Burns moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutowski gets a clinch.
Kutowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burns has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kutowski tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
Kutowski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Burns is keeping busy.
Burns is trying to drag Kutowski to the mat but Kutowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kutowski lands a right hand.
Kutowski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Burns is looking to control Kutowski's arms but Kutowski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burns has his back to the cage.
Kutowski tries to stall but Burns uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kutowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns.
Kutowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kutowski stops a takedown attempt from Burns.
Burns takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kutowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kutowski throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Kutowski throws a leg kick but Burns checks it.
Burns dives in and grabs Kutowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kutowski pushes down on Burns's head and hops out.
Kutowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burns.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
Kutowski connects with a leg kick. Burns looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kutowski misses with a low kick.
Burns shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Kutowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Burns shoots in but Kutowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burns seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Burns shoots in looking for a takedown but Kutowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burns's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burns gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kutowski counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns slips under a jab.
Kutowski gets a clinch.
Kutowski is stalling here.
Burns takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kutowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kutowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kutowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kutowski.
Kutowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burns blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutowski working aggressively here.
Kutowski taking a breather.
Kutowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short uppercut from Kutowski.
Kutowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kutowski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kutowski is looking to slow Burns down with leg kicks.
Kutowski has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Burns has a takedown stuffed.
Burns takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick lands from Kutowski.
Horrible takedown by Burns or perhaps it was just good defense by Kutowski which made him look bad.
Kutowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brian Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karl Kutowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns misses with a right hand
and Kutowski counters with a nice body kick.
Kutowski misses with a head kick.
Kutowski throws the kick towards the body but Burns avoids it.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kutowski.
Kutowski misses with a body kick.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Kutowski shows good takedown defense.
Burns takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kutowski lands with a cross.
Kutowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kutowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burns.
Kutowski scores with a jab.
Kutowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karl Kutowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kutowski obliges.
Kutowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kutowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kutowski manages to break the clinch.
Kutowski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kutowski thumps Burns with a low kick.
Kutowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burns.
Burns fails with the takedown
and Kutowski counters with a left to the body.
Burns has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters circling a little - Kutowski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kutowski lands a jab to Burns's midsection.
Kutowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Burns. Burns gets slowly back to his feet.
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!
Kutowski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Burns has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kutowski.
Kutowski throws a nice head kick!
Karl Kutowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns needs to keep his hands up - Kutowski had a free shot at his head there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kutowski dips to his left and cracks Burns with an uppercut!
Burns on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Burns will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Burns throws a jab when Kutowski was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Kutowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kutowski 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Kutowski!
An out of breath Karl Kutowski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Brian Burns stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hats off to my opponent. He was better tonight. I hope we'll meet again in the future.'.
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