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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zick Wikkerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Thug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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300 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zick Wikkerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Thug!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thug looks to score with a jab to the body but Wikkerman is just out of range.
Thug is looking to clinch but Wikkerman is avoiding it.
Thug swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wikkerman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wikkerman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thug throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slim Thug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thug throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thug misses with a shot to the body
and Wikkerman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thug clinches.
Thug tries to throw a body punch but Wikkerman avoids it by throwing Thug back against the cage.
Thug doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thug digs a right hand into Wikkerman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wikkerman's gas tank.
Thug tries a body shot but Wikkerman blocks it.
Wikkerman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thug prevents a body shot from Wikkerman.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maybe Wikkerman would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Thug misses with a body punch.
Wikkerman is trying to break the clinch but Thug has him pressed against the cage.
Thug tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wikkerman's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thug misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wikkerman lands a hook that snaps the head of Thug backwards.
Wikkerman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wikkerman is trying to break free.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wikkerman.
Wikkerman takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Thug.
Thug tries a body shot but Wikkerman blocks it.
Wikkerman prevents a body shot from Thug.
A right hook to the body lands for Thug.
Thug lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wikkerman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wikkerman tries a body shot but Thug blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wikkerman has a couple of punches blocked by Thug.
Thug misses with a body punch.
Wikkerman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thug tries a body shot but Wikkerman blocks it.
Thug throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wikkermans head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thug lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wikkerman blocks a body shot from Thug.
Wikkerman is trying to break free.
Wikkerman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wikkerman has had enough of the clinch but Thug keeps him there for the moment.
Wikkerman working aggressively here.
Thug struggles to land a body shot inside as Wikkerman controls his hands.
Thug lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wikkerman backwards.
Thug tries to work over Wikkerman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thug lands a shoulder strike.
Thug throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wikkermans head.
Thug scores with a hook to the body.
Thug is working Wikkerman over against the cage.
Thug misses with a punch to the body.
Thug tries a body shot but Wikkerman blocks it.
Thug misses with a body punch.
Wikkerman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thug misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thug cracks Wikkerman with a nice body shot.
Thug cracks Wikkerman with a nice body shot.
Wikkerman is breathing heavily.
Thug lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wikkerman taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Thug.
Wikkerman breaks from the clinch.
Thug throws a series of punches but Wikkerman avoids them all with ease.
Thug moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thug digs a right hand underneath Wikkerman's ribcage. Wikkerman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thug pushes Wikkerman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thug goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thug lands with a short shot to the head.
Wikkerman has had enough of the clinch but Thug keeps him there for the moment.
Thug misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thug pushes Wikkerman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wikkerman blocks a body shot from Thug.
Thug lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wikkerman.
A right hand to the body from Thug.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Thug.
Thug 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.
Thug can't find room to land a body shot as Wikkerman controls the action.
Thug throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thug can't find room to land a body shot as Wikkerman controls the action.
Thug is leaning against Wikkerman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thug misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Thug.
Thug digs a right hand into Wikkerman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wikkerman's gas tank.
Thug lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wikkerman or not.
Thug works on Wikkerman's body with a couple of short punches.
Thug goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thug works on Wikkerman's body with a couple of short punches.
Wikkerman blocks a body shot from Thug.
Thug lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wikkerman backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Thug.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thug lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wikkerman or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Thug.
Thug works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thug prevents a body shot from Wikkerman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Thug 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.
Wikkerman avoids the body shot from Thug.
Thug tries to close the distance and clinch but Wikkerman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thug misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thug thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Thug misses.
Thug lands a jab to Wikkerman's midsection.
Thug dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wikkerman throws the left hand but Thug avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Wikkerman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thug misses the shot to the body.
Thug punishes Wikkerman's body with a nice straight punch.
Wikkerman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thug is looking to clinch but Wikkerman is avoiding it.
Thug tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thug wants to clinch up but Wikkerman keeps it at a distance.
Thug looks to score with a jab to the body but Wikkerman is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thug swings for the body but Wikkerman moves out of range.
Wikkerman swings for the body but Thug moves out of range.
Thug swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thug. Wikkerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thug misses with a body shot.
Thug scores with a hook to the body. Wikkerman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wikkerman gets tackled into the cage by Thug. Thug maintains the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Wikkerman.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thug as Wikkerman tries to tie him up.
Wikkerman manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thug. Wikkerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thug throws a series of punches but Wikkerman moves out of range.
Thug fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thug swings for the body but Wikkerman moves out of range.
Thug throws a body punch but Wikkerman moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thug scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thug tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wikkerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Thug.
Thug throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wikkerman.
Thug has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thug digs a good hook to Wikkerman's body.
Wikkerman digs a good hook to Thug's body.
Thug just misses with a punch to the body.
Wikkerman avoids the body shot from Thug.
Slim Thug seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thug looks to score with a jab to the body but Wikkerman is just out of range.
Wikkerman misses with a straight left.
Thug ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wikkerman moves away.
Thug darts in and clinches Wikkerman up against the cage.
Thug lands a shot to the body.
Thug lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thug.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hand to the body from Thug.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thug works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thug tries to work over Wikkerman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Thug.
Thug cracks Wikkerman with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Thug - that landed with a thud.
Wikkerman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thug lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thug struggles to land a body shot inside as Wikkerman controls his hands.
Thug digs a right hand into Wikkerman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wikkerman's gas tank.
Thug lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wikkerman or not.
Thug scores with a shoulder strike.
Thug throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thug is leaning against Wikkerman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thug presses Wikkerman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thug digs a right hand underneath Wikkerman's ribcage. Wikkerman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thug lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Thug as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thug tries to throw a body punch but Wikkerman avoids it by throwing Thug back against the cage.
Thug lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thug is leaning against Wikkerman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thug doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Thug as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Thug.
Thug lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thug misses with a body punch.
Thug misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wikkerman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wikkerman trying to control the position but instead, Thug has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wikkerman into the cage.
Wikkerman misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thug lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wikkerman is trying to force a seperation but Thug has the dominant position.
Thug can't find room to land a body shot as Wikkerman controls the action.
Thug lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Thug 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Wikkerman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thug tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wikkerman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thug lands with a good body shot.
Thug changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thug misses the shot to the body.
Thug ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thug tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wikkerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Thug.
Thug looks to score with a jab to the body but Wikkerman is just out of range.
Thug lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wikkerman circles away quickly and effectively.
Thug lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thug will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wikkerman looks to score with a jab to the body but Thug is just out of range.
Thug fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wikkerman manages to avoid it.
Thug tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wikkerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Thug.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thug tests Wikkerman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wikkerman misses with a hook.
Thug misses with a shot to the body
and Wikkerman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thug clinches up with Wikkerman and pushes him back against the cage.
Thug tries to throw a body punch but Wikkerman avoids it by throwing Thug back against the cage.
Thug tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thug works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thug lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wikkerman backwards.
A right hand to the body from Thug.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thug can't find room to land a body shot as Wikkerman controls the action.
Wikkerman blocks a body shot from Thug.
Wikkerman tries to throw a body punch but Thug avoids it by throwing Wikkerman back against the cage.
Wikkerman misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thug lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thug works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Thug as the two fighters clinch.
Slim Thug seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thug lands a shot to the body.
Thug lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thug misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Thug.
Thug is leaning against Wikkerman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thug doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thug scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thug misses with a body punch.
Thug lands with a left to the head.
Thug lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wikkerman backwards.
Thug tries to work over Wikkerman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thug tries a body shot but Wikkerman blocks it.
Thug tries to work over Wikkerman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wikkerman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thug has him pressed against the cage.
Wikkerman wants to stall.
Thug misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thug scores with a shoulder strike.
Wikkerman is rocked!
Thug lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Wikkerman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thug creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Wikkerman's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Wikkerman drops to his knees and Thug pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slim Thug!
Slim Thug took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thorbjorn Ramsberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramsberg comes to the cage accompanied by Immigrant Song. Edwards has chosen Like a surgeon as his entrance music. Blake Edwards has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Thorbjorn Ramsberg's chin.
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237 lbs
32 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thorbjorn Ramsberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards slips under a jab.
Ramsberg pushes Edwards away with a front kick.
Edwards takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Blake Edwards has been cut.
Ramsberg works the jab nicely.
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!
Ramsberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edwards.
Ramsberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramsberg's corner calls for a 1-2. Ramsberg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Edwards slips under a jab.
Edwards uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramsberg.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Ramsberg.
Edwards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramsberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Edwards looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ramsberg lands with a nice body punch.
Edwards walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ramsberg.
Ramsberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramsberg throws a shot to the body.
Ramsberg misses with a leg kick
and Edwards counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards thumps Ramsberg with a low kick.
Ramsberg lands with a straight right. Edwards didn't see that one coming.
Edwards bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Edwards takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ramsberg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ramsberg throws a good cross that connects.
Ramsberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Edwards avoids the head kick by Ramsberg.
Ramsberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edwards.
Edwards throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Ramsberg counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Donk. Ramsberg catches Edwards right on the button with a cross.
Ramsberg throws a head kick that Edwards semi-blocks.
A jab from Ramsberg misses.
Edwards swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ramsberg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsberg jabs at Edwards's body.
Edwards throws a sloppy body shot
letting Ramsberg counter with a right hand.
Ramsberg moves out of range of the leg kick from Edwards.
Edwards tests Ramsberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramsberg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ramsberg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Edwards on the side of the head.
Edwards stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Thorbjorn Ramsberg has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Ramsberg. No joy for Edwards on that attempt.
Edwards smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ramsberg moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Ramsberg misses.
Ramsberg catches Edwards with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Edwards takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsberg connects with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Blake Edwards's cut even more.
Ramsberg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Edwards shoots in for a double leg but Ramsberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Edwards lands a right hook to the body.
Edwards slips under a jab from Ramsberg.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramsberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramsberg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ramsberg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ramsberg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Edwards connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ramsberg scrambles back to his feet.
Ramsberg is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ramsberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
Ramsberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramsberg throws a head kick that misses.
Edwards misses with an attempted mid kick.
Edwards swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsberg connects with a crisp jab.
Edwards slips a jab from Ramsberg.
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramsberg throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Ramsberg.
Edwards thows a body shot but no joy.
Ramsberg throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramsberg misses the jab.
Ramsberg looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramsberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramsberg punishes Edwards's body with a nice straight punch.
Edwards throws a poor cross that misses
and Ramsberg counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Edwards scores with a shot to the body.
Ramsberg throws a right hand that misses
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Ramsberg.
Edwards throws a looping overhand right but Ramsberg ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorbjorn Ramsberg dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Edwards. Those never looked like landing.
Ramsberg throws an overhand right that lands on Edwards's shoulder, as Edwards tries to avoid the shot.
Ramsberg misses with a looping right.
Ramsberg misses with a low kick.
Edwards takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Edwards defending well as Ramsberg loads up on a big left hand.
Good work by Ramsberg as he checks the leg kick.
Ramsberg throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramsberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Ramsberg misses.
Edwards misses with a combination
and Ramsberg counters with a good low kick that Edwards was not able to check.
Ramsberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edwards stuns Ramsberg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramsberg. That's going to slow Edwards down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards throws a combination. Ramsberg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Edwards is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ramsberg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramsberg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thorbjorn Ramsberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Ramsberg.
Ramsberg throws a sloppy head kick
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Edwards moves away from the strike by Ramsberg.
A head kick from Ramsberg lands but Edwards takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Ramsberg.
A good leg kick by Edwards.
Thorbjorn Ramsberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Edwards scores with a sloppy right hand. Ramsberg should have avoided that one.
Ramsberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramsberg.
Ramsberg misses with a head kick.
Ramsberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsberg circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ramsberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edwards pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramsberg misses with a looping right.
Ramsberg misses with a few strikes there.
Ramsberg takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses.
Ramsberg tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramsberg looks to throw the jab but Edwards is out of range.
Ramsberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?
Nice shot lands for Ramsberg.
The cut above Blake Edwards's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramsberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Ramsberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Edwards counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Edwards tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ramsberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Edwards is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ramsberg is just riding it out for now. Edwards eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries to pass to full mount but Ramsberg defends it.
Edwards sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramsberg defending well though.
Edwards is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramsberg defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsberg is staying active underneath Edwards, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Edwards not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Edwards trying to mount his opponent but Ramsberg defends it.
Edwards with the ground and pound but Ramsberg uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ramsberg pulls Edwards in close to prevent any damage.
Ramsberg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Edwards advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Blake Edwards will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Edwards.
Edwards misses with a two punch combination.
Ramsberg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Edwards slips a jab and a cross from Ramsberg.
Ramsberg throws a series of punches but Edwards avoids them all with ease.
Ramsberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edwards has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Edwards throws a right hand that misses
and Ramsberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramsberg slips under a jab from Edwards.
Ramsberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramsberg misses with an uppercut. Edwards saw that one coming.
Edwards blocks a head kick by Ramsberg.
Edwards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramsberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards staying out of range there.
Edwards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramsberg defends it nicely.
Ramsberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
A slow jab from Ramsberg misses its intended target.
Edwards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edwards shoots in and drives through. Ramsberg sprawls well.
Ramsberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Edwards.
Edwards looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Edwards motions for Ramsberg to come forward. Edwards throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards throws a body punch but Ramsberg moves out of range.
Edwards throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsberg misses with a straight left.
Ramsberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ramsberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ramsberg scores with a hook to the body. Edwards takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Edwards lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Ramsberg thuds a left hand into Edwards's body.
Edwards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ramsberg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Edwards connects with a solid leg kick.
Edwards misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Ramsberg. That snapped Edwards's head back.
Ramsberg lands a jab to Edwards's midsection.
Good leg kick by Ramsberg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ramsberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Ramsberg catches Edwards right on the button with a cross.
Edwards avoids the head kick by Ramsberg.
Ramsberg looks to land a right hand but Edwards moved out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Edwards. Ramsberg shrugs it off though.
Ramsberg jabs at Edwards's body.
A head kick from Edwards lands but Ramsberg takes it in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramsberg checks a leg kick.
Ramsberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Edwards looks for the body kick but Ramsberg saw that one coming.
Edwards scoring well with a low kick there.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards takes a swing at Ramsberg's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ramsberg.
Edwards lands with a hook. Ramsberg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ramsberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Edwards rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramsberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramsberg connects with a body shot that sends Edwards's belly button to the back.
Edwards drops his hands momentarily and Ramsberg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Ramsberg.
Ramsberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Edwards.
Thorbjorn Ramsberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Edwards.
Ramsberg cracks Edwards with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thorbjorn Ramsberg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ramsberg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thorbjorn Ramsberg!
Thorbjorn Ramsberg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Fenili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taz Devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devil has chosen Motorhead-Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Gabriel Fenili could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Taz Devil's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gabriel Fenili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 21 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taz Devil!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Devil. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Devil.
Devil looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Devil misses with a low kick as Fenili jumps back.
Devil moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Devil lands a leg kick that knocks Fenili off balance momentarily.
Devil with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Devil fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Devil stuffs the takedown.
Devil throws a lazy body kick
and Fenili counters with a slapping leg kick.
Devil lands with an overhand left.
Fenili fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Devil scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fenili blocks a leg kick.
Devil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenili avoids the head kick by Devil.
Devil plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fenili is trying hard to land a takedown here. Devil sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Fenili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Devil thuds his right hand into Fenili's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fenili clinches with his opponent.
Devil lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Devil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Devil attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fenili on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Devil. Devil obviously looking to wear him down.
Devil throws a jab but it's blocked by Fenili.
Good leg kick by Devil there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Devil is looking to slow Fenili down with leg kicks.
Devil keeps Fenili at a distance using the push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Devil misses with a wild body shot.
Fenili tries for a takedown but Devil sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Devil looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Devil throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Devil misses with a straight right.
Devil scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fenili tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Devil finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Devil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Devil scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenili tries to clinch up but Devil circles away and keeps his distance.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Fenili. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Fenili slips under a jab from Devil.
Fenili closes this distance looking for a takedown but Devil circles away.
Devil lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fenili's sensitive parts.
Fenili fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fenili on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Devil misses with a low kick.
Fenili takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Devil has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fenili misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Devil misses with a wild body shot.
Devil does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devil thows a body shot but no joy.
Devil cracks the inside of Fenili's front leg.
Devil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Devil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Devil defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fenili.
Fenili throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taz Devil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Devil.
Devil gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fenili to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fenili won't allow Devil to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fenili looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Devil dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Devil is looking to score with low kicks.
Fenili throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fenili thows a left - swing and a miss!
Devil connects with a leg kick. Fenili looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fenili fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Devil misses with a hook. Fenili ducked under it nicely.
Fenili gets a double leg takedown into Devil's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fenili drops back, looking for a kneebar! Devil looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Devil looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Devil!
Fenili is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fenili manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenili makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fenili.
Devil avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Devil has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fenili is proving hard to escape from.
Fenili seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fenili is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Devil defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fenili looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devil wants to stand but Fenili is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fenili had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Devil defends it easily.
Fenili is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Devil defends well.
Devil controls from within his opponent's guard.
Devil tries to stand but Fenili is controlling from the bottom.
Fenili has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Devil doesn't defend quickly enough and Fenili has managed to lock this one up! Can Devil escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Fenili on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gabriel Fenili!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommi Hartola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mica Makaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makaaja is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: BassLovers United - I Can't Dance. Tommi Hartola has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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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
42 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Hartola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mica Makaaja!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makaaja.
Hartola misses with a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Hartola. No joy for Makaaja on that attempt.
Makaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
Tommi Hartola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mica Makaaja.
Makaaja fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hartola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makaaja shoots in and bounces Hartola off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartola is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Makaaja trying to hold on to Hartola's head to control him but Hartola postures up.
Makaaja actively working from the bottom here.
Makaaja is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hartola's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hartola's back!
Makaaja working for the choke.
Makaaja controlling well, preventing Hartola from escaping the position.
Makaaja looking for the choke but no joy.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja is cranking Hartola's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Hartola! He's tightened the choke and Hartola is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mica Makaaja!
During a confident post fight interview, Mica Makaaja 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Bolda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Stonedberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bolda comes to the cage accompanied by Fett's Vette. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Bolda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Stonedberg!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolda lands with a right hand.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bolda.
Stonedberg is looking for a sweep.
Bolda is chipping away with strikes.
Bolda 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.
Bolda working the head with strikes.
Stonedberg is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bolda asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bolda working the ground and pound but Stonedberg is defending the strikes.
Bolda advances nicely into full mount.
Stonedberg felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bolda landing shots from mount.
Stonedberg is bucking up trying to escape but Bolda cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolda working the ground and pound effectively.
Bolda moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Stonedberg has worked his arm free - good work by Stonedberg!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stonedberg is not content to let Bolda control the position.
Stonedberg taking a bit of punishment here - Bolda scoring with strikes.
Bolda cracks Stonedberg with a big right hand but Stonedberg just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bolda trying to control the action but Stonedberg is working from the bottom.
Stonedberg is trying to control Bolda's posture but Bolda avoids it.
Stonedberg is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bolda off and has taken his back!
Bolda breaks Stonedberg's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bolda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stonedberg keeping moving, preventing Bolda from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stonedberg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stonedberg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bolda controls the pace.
Bolda stands and throws Stonedberg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bolda throwing strikes but Stonedberg manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Bolda is not content to let Stonedberg control the position.
Bolda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stonedberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stonedberg is working Bolda over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bolda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bolda sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolda wants to control but Stonedberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bolda is refusing to be controlled, as Stonedberg sits in half guard.
Bolda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stonedberg wants to pass the guard but Bolda is defending well.
Stonedberg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Stonedberg controlling from the full mount.
Stonedberg looking to control but Bolda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bolda tries to lock up and control but Stonedberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolda has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Stonedberg's lack of action.
Bolda moves into full guard.
Bolda looking for a guillotine here but Stonedberg defends easily.
Stonedberg stopping the sweep attempt from Bolda.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bolda has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Stonedberg doesn't defend quickly enough and Bolda has managed to lock this one up! Can Stonedberg escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bolda on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Josh Bolda!
Josh Bolda very nearly forgot to thank GREEN!160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frontier Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salim Al Muri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justice's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Die for Metal. Frontier Justice has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frontier Justice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Salim Al Muri!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Muri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Justice was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Muri.
Al Muri tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Al Muri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Al Muri tries to clinch up.
Al Muri checks the leg kick nicely there.
Justice throws a right and a left that Al Muri avoids nicely.
Justice throws a body punch but Al Muri moves out of range.
Justice cracks Al Muri with an open hand slap.
Justice definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Justice goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Al Muri throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Justice.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Al Muri.
Justice throws the left hand but Al Muri avoids the punch easily.
Justice finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Al Muri shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Justice manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Justice trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Muri postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Al Muri postures up.
Al Muri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Justice wants to sweep here but Al Muri controlling him for the moment.
Justice wants to get back to his feet but Al Muri is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Justice not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Justice keeping moving, preventing Al Muri from controlling successfully.
Justice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Al Muri.
Justice preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Justice controls Al Muri momentarily but Al Muri frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Frontier Justice.
Al Muri blocks a jab.
Justice lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Muri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Justice misses with a head kick.
Justice takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Al Muri shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Justice won't allow Al Muri to pass to mount.
Al Muri lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Justice trying to control from the bottom.
Al Muri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Justice works his way to full guard. Good work.
Al Muri wants to pass the guard but Justice is keeping the position.
Justice wants to stand up but Al Muri is controlling him.
Justice keeping moving, preventing Al Muri from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Muri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Justice works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Justice controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Frontier Justice wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Al Muri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Justice.
Al Muri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Muri. That's going to slow Justice down.
Justice just misses with a punch to the body.
Justice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Justice is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Al Muri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Justice.
Al Muri misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice misses with a body shot.
Justice tries to clinch up but Al Muri circles away and keeps his distance.
Al Muri clinches.
Al Muri looking to stall.
Al Muri misses with the head strike.
Al Muri stalling the fight.
Al Muri is trying to stall.
Al Muri has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Justice avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Justice looking to throw knees to the head but Al Muri is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Justice avoids a wild elbow strike from Al Muri.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Justice blocks the elbow strike.
Justice is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Muri is defending well for now.
Al Muri misses with a punch to the body.
Al Muri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salim Al Muri dominated that round.
That's time! Justice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Justice.
Justice lands with a kick to the temple. Al Muri shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Al Muri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Justice swivels and escapes.
Al Muri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Al Muri blocks a jab.
Justice feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Al Muris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Al Muri is rocked!
Justice ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Al Muri out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frontier Justice!
Frontier Justice was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Charcoal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez comes into the arena with Emperor's Dawn blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mr Charcoal!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charcoal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martinez circles away quickly and effectively.
Charcoal misses with a hook. Martinez ducked under it nicely.
Martinez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martinez misses with a wild body shot.
Charcoal has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Charcoal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martinez.
Charcoal cracks Martinez with an open hand slap.
Martinez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Martinez looks to land a left hand but Charcoal moved out of range nicely.
Nice cross by Charcoal.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Charcoal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martinez avoids a kick to the body.
Martinez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut there from Charcoal.
A swing and a miss from Martinez.
Martinez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Charcoal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Charcoal. Martinez shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Martinez swings widly with a right hand
and Charcoal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Martinez thinking.
Charcoal throws a sloppy head kick and Martinez moves out of range easily.
Charcoal connects with a looping right hand.
Charcoal avoids the head kick by Martinez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez throws a looping overhand right but Charcoal ducks down to avoid it.
Martinez doesn't manage to clinch there - Charcoal circles away.
A jab lands there for Charcoal.
Martinez tries to clinch there but Charcoal circles away.
Charcoal scores with a decent looking hook.
Martinez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Charcoal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martinez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Martinez misses the shot to the body.
Charcoal defending well as Martinez loads up on a big left hand.
Charcoal works the jab nicely.
Charcoal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Martinez in his tracks.
Charcoal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martinez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Martinez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Charcoal is able to avoid easily.
Charcoal scores with a jab. Martinez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Martinez stuns Charcoal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Martinez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Martinez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Martinez is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tests Charcoal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Charcoal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oh Martinez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Charcoal moves out of range as Martinez strikes.
Martinez seems to have got his legs back now.
A lazy left from Charcoal finds it's target.
Jab, jab by Charcoal - just one landing.
Charcoal scores with a push kick.
Martinez doesn't manage to clinch there - Charcoal circles away.
Charcoal with a nice cross.
No joy there for Martinez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Charcoal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Charcoal scores with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Charcoal.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Martinez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martinez. Charcoal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses
and Charcoal counters with a low kick, right behind Martinez 's knee.
Charcoal slips under a jab from Martinez.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses.
Martinez moves out of range of the body kick from Charcoal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charcoal lands the left hand.
Martinez looks to land a left hand but Charcoal moved out of range nicely.
Martinez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Charcoal tries to land a front kick but Martinez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses.
Charcoal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Charcoal is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Martinez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Charcoal thumps Martinez with a low kick.
Martinez takes a swing at Charcoal's ribcage but misses.
Charcoal lands with an uppercut that bounces Martinez off the cage and back into range.
Martinez throws a nice head kick!
Charcoal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Charcoal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martinez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Charcoal walks into a jab.
Martinez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Richard Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charcoal lands with an uppercut that bounces Martinez off the cage and back into range.
Charcoal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Martinez. No joy for Charcoal on that attempt.
Martinez misses with a body shot.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charcoal scores with a sloppy right hand. Martinez should have avoided that one.
Charcoal slips a jab and a cross from Martinez.
Nice straight punches there by Charcoal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Charcoal.
Charcoal with a hook.
Martinez misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Charcoal.
Charcoal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martinez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Charcoal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Martinez walks straight into a right hand from Charcoal - that's dropped him! Charcoal jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Martinez from any more punishment! Martinez complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mr Charcoal!
A relieved looking Mr Charcoal thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Slopey Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigvard Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Jawga Boyz - Rollin Like A Redneck. Aurelius is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 2pac ft.Trick Daddy-Still Ballin. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slopey Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sigvard Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Aurelius seems unphased.
Aurelius wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith checks the leg kick.
We've been informed that Aurelius has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Aurelius blocks a low kick nicely.
Aurelius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith lands a jab.
Aurelius takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aurelius throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Aurelius takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Aurelius punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Aurelius scores with a jab to the body.
Aurelius blocks a leg kick.
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!
Aurelius misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Aurelius's leg but Aurelius calmly moves out of range.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sigvard Aurelius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aurelius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aurelius tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aurelius is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Aurelius moved out of range.
Aurelius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Aurelius takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Slopey Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aurelius misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've been hearing reports that Smith has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aurelius counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aurelius circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith swings for the body but Aurelius moves out of range.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Aurelius's head but Aurelius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aurelius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Aurelius wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith avoids the body shot from Aurelius.
Smith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Aurelius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Aurelius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aurelius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith avoids the body shot from Aurelius.
Aurelius blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Aurelius tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aurelius can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Aurelius.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Aurelius scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith thumps Aurelius with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Aurelius checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith scores with a jab. Aurelius acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aurelius counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Aurelius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Aurelius scores with a spinning back kick!
A low kick from Aurelius is predictable there
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Aurelius fights it but they end up in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Aurelius wants to sweep but no luck.
Aurelius keeps trying to improve his position.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Aurelius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Slopey Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith connects with the punch.
A head kick by Aurelius misses
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aurelius's guard.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aurelius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Aurelius has wrist control.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aurelius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith is working Aurelius over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Aurelius is keeping the position.
Aurelius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Aurelius keeps moving.
Smith distracts Aurelius with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aurelius bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Slopey Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aurelius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aurelius wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Aurelius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aurelius is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Aurelius stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Aurelius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aurelius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Aurelius trying to control the position.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aurelius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aurelius might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Aurelius blocks nicely.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Aurelius landing with the ground and pound.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Aurelius pushes his legs off easily.
Aurelius wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aurelius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Aurelius advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aurelius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slopey Smith dominated that second round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Aurelius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aurelius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Aurelius delivers a nice body kick.
Slopey Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith checks the leg kick.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith takes a swing at Aurelius's ribcage but misses.
Aurelius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aurelius misses with a low kick.
Smith misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Aurelius misses its intended target.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Aurelius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aurelius throws a body kick that misses.
Aurelius throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aurelius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aurelius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aurelius.
Aurelius thumps Smith with a low kick.
Sigvard Aurelius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Aurelius counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aurelius throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aurelius lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aurelius slips under a jab.
Aurelius throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Aurelius sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aurelius thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aurelius. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aurelius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aurelius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Aurelius takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Aurelius.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aurelius takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Aurelius throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Aurelius throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aurelius throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aurelius lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Aurelius has cracked Smith with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Aurelius lands another huge swinging hook and Smith tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Smith, before Aurelius can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sigvard Aurelius!
A relieved looking Sigvard Aurelius 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armo Kuusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Freedom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuusela's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Promentory. Freedom has chosen Johnny Freedom as his entrance music. Armo Kuusela has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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195 lbs
37 - 18 - 2 |
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194 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Armo Kuusela!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Freedom!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freedom's corner calls for a 1-2. Freedom obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Kuusela. Those never looked like landing.
Kuusela is looking to land body kicks.
Freedom missing with a left hand there. Kuusela was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuusela tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Freedom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Freedom throws a leg kick which misses Kuusela's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuusela tries to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kuusela crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Freedom - the referee stops the clock and Kuusela gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Freedom. Kuusela manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Freedom tries to land a front kick but Kuusela steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kuusela tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Freedom connects with an inside leg kick.
Freedom is looking to clinch but Kuusela is avoiding it.
Kuusela takes one on the button.
Kuusela doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuusela moves out of range of the body kick from Freedom.
Freedom walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kuusela scores with a hook to the body. Freedom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kuusela scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedom lands a slapping body shot.
Kuusela ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Freedom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Freedom.
Kuusela dips to his left and cracks Freedom with an uppercut!
Freedom closes the distance and pushes Kuusela back into the cage.
Freedom scores with a shot to the side of Kuusela's head.
Freedom looking to throw knees to the head but Kuusela is blocking nicely.
Freedom lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuusela on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuusela struggles to land a body shot inside as Freedom controls his hands.
Freedom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuusela on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Freedom lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuusela presses Freedom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom pulls guard effortlessly.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kuusela wants to control from the top but Freedom keeps moving.
Freedom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuusela gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuusela controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Freedom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuusela's guard.
Freedom wanted to stand there but Kuusela had control of the position.
Kuusela looking to hit a scissor sweep but Freedom is one step ahead there.
Kuusela will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Freedom trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuusela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela trying to keep a closed guard but Freedom is proving a slippery customer.
Freedom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Freedom wants to control from the top but Kuusela keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Johnny Freedom was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kuusela tries to land a body kick
and Freedom counters by clinching up.
Kuusela misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuusela's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Freedom misses with the head strike.
Kuusela lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Freedom.
Freedom is trying to break the clinch but Kuusela has him pressed against the cage.
Kuusela misses with a punch to the body.
Kuusela looking to throw knees to the head but Freedom is blocking nicely.
Kuusela looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuusela scores with a shot to the side of Freedom's head.
Freedom stalling the fight.
Kuusela on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Freedom missing with knees to the body.
Kuusela lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freedom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Freedom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuusela lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Freedom backwards.
Kuusela is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Freedom is defending well for now.
Kuusela throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Freedom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuusela avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Freedom will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Freedom lands a right hook to the body.
Kuusela misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Freedom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Freedom tried to score with a low kick but Kuusela checks it.
Kuusela has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Freedom finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuusela's head.
Kuusela avoids the head kick by Freedom.
A swing and a miss from Freedom.
Freedom blocks a leg kick.
Freedom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuusela.
Kuusela chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Freedom can pounce on him.
Kuusela lands a jab to Freedom's midsection.
Freedom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Freedom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Freedom throws a right hand that misses
and Kuusela counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freedom keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnny Freedom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedom throws a shot from downtown. Kuusela moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Freedom misses the target.
Freedom pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kuusela back to the cage. Freedom follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Freedom loads up on a big right hand but Kuusela slips the punch.
Kuusela lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Freedom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuusela is out of range and Freedom settles back down.
Freedom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuusela manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Freedom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Freedom misses with a wild combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kuusela.
Kuusela tries to clinch but Freedom moves out of range.
Freedom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuusela lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuusela looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Freedom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuusela was well out of range. Poor timing from Freedom.
A left lands for Kuusela.
Kuusela misses with the body kick
and Freedom counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Freedom tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kuusela smiles and moves away.
Kuusela throws a solid leg kick but Freedom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kuusela.
Freedom fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kuusela checks it well.
Kuusela is looking to land body kicks.
Freedom blocks a head kick by Kuusela.
Danga de danga de dang - Kuusela scores with a four punch combination!
Kuusela turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Freedom attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedom throws a head kick but Kuusela moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Freedom blocks the leg kick.
Nice cross by Freedom.
Kuusela cracks Freedom with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kuusela avoids a punch combination nicely.
Freedom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuusela scores with a body shot.
Freedom throws a shot to the body.
Freedom tries to land a leg kick but Kuusela saw it coming and moves away.
Kuusela scores with a nice strike.
Kuusela wants to slow Freedom down by chopping away at his legs.
Freedom scores with a jab. Kuusela acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuusela cracks Freedom with an open hand slap.
A big left from Freedom misses.
Freedom lands a nice looking body shot.
Freedom staying out of range there.
Freedom thuds his shin into the meat of Kuusela's side.
Freedom throws a sloppy body shot
and Kuusela counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kuusela.
Kuusela is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Freedom lands with a left to the head.
Kuusela trying to land knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Freedom prevents a body shot from Kuusela.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuusela misses with a punch to the body.
Freedom lands a right hand.
Kuusela is leaning against Freedom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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 Armo Kuusela will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A thudding body kick lands there by Freedom!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kuusela. That's going to slow Freedom down.
A solid body kick from Kuusela.
A looping hook to the body misses from Freedom. Kuusela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Freedom throws a hook but Kuusela avoids it easily.
Freedom is looking to slow Kuusela down with leg kicks.
Kuusela takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Freedom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuusela looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A good leg kick by Freedom.
Freedom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuusela throws a front kick that sends Freedom stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Kuusela dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Freedom. That did some damage!
Freedom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Freedom thuds his shin into the meat of Kuusela's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusela misses the body punch
and Freedom counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuusela tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Freedom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuusela defending well as Freedom loads up on a big left hand.
Freedom takes one to the chin there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kuusela. That's going to slow Freedom down.
Freedom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Armo Kuusela is winning the standup battle so far.
Freedom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuusela paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuusela walks into a straight right hand from Freedom.
Kuusela throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuusela misses the target.
Kuusela takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Freedom misses with an uppercut. Kuusela saw that one coming.
Kuusela keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kuusela misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freedom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuusela in his tracks.
Kuusela just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuusela on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Freedom misses with a looping left.
Freedom tries to land a front kick but Kuusela steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kuusela punishes Freedom's body with a nice straight punch.
Freedom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kuusela throws a front kick that sends Freedom stumbling back into the cage.
Freedom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuusela.
Freedom has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kuusela.
Freedom lands a nice looking body kick.
Kuusela slips under a jab from Freedom.
Kuusela scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kuusela will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela doesn't manage to clinch there - Freedom circles away.
Kuusela misses with a kick to the body.
Kuusela smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Freedom misses the target.
Freedom throws a front kick aimed at Kuusela's knee but Kuusela avoids it well.
Kuusela thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuusela tries to clinch there but Freedom circles away.
Freedom throws a body punch but Kuusela moves out of range.
Freedom checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Freedom misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Kuusela.
Freedom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuusela.
Freedom throws a lazy right hand but Kuusela sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Freedom.
Kuusela shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kuusela takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Freedom throws a combination that misses
and Kuusela counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuusela blocks a head kick by Freedom.
Freedom on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Freedom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Freedom misses with a low kick.
Freedom takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kuusela scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuusela scores with a leg kick.
Kuusela scores with a jab. Freedom acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice jab there from Kuusela.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armo Kuusela clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kuusela lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Freedom tries to clinch up but Kuusela circles away and keeps his distance.
Freedom walks into a jab.
Kuusela is looking to clinch.
A solid body kick from Kuusela.
Freedom swings for the body but Kuusela moves out of range.
Freedom wants to slow Kuusela down by chopping away at his legs.
Kuusela tests Freedom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuusela loads up on a big right hand but Freedom slips the punch.
Freedom lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuusela off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Freedom.
Freedom misses with a body kick.
Kuusela looks to land a left hand but Freedom moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kuusela - that will leave a mark!
Freedom is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A good leg kick by Kuusela.
Kuusela cracks Freedom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A bone on bone clash there as Freedom blocks the leg kick.
Kuusela lands a big head kick that sends Freedom to the canvas! Kuusela follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armo Kuusela!
Armo Kuusela retains his middleweight title!
Armo Kuusela gave a mention to CEC Nutrition Q160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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