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Infinity 80:Night of Champions PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Nealson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysiek Zombi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krzysiek Zombi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Nealson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krzysiek Zombi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zombi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nealson counters with a three punch combo that has Zombi backing up. Zombi nods at Nealson to acknowledge the strikes.
Zombi tries to clinch up
and Nealson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Nealson with that takedown attempt.
Nealson gets a takedown into half guard.
Nealson wants to work for an arm triangle but Zombi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Nealson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nealson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Zombi defend it? Nealson steps over the head and cranks it - Zombi is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Nealson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Nealson!
A very excited looking Robert Nealson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Bilashki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Haukka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bilashki comes to the cage accompanied by The Warriors of Skyrim. Haukka has chosen Samuel Barber - Adagio for Strings as his entrance music. Daniel Haukka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Bilashki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Haukka!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haukka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haukka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bilashki closes the distance and clinches.
Haukka looking to throw knees to the head but Bilashki is blocking nicely.
Bilashki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haukka wants to clinch
and Bilashki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bilashki.
Haukka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bilashki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Haukka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Our sources have told us that Bilashki has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Bilashki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haukka is defending well for now.
Haukka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bilashki's defenses.
Haukka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bilashki is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bilashki is trying to pull guard but Haukka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bilashki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bilashki breaks the clinch.
Haukka doesn't manage to clinch there - Bilashki circles away.
Bilashki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haukka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Haukka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bilashki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Haukka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bilashki.
Haukka tries to land a knee to the head but Bilashki blocks with his arms.
Haukka tries to land knees in the clinch but Bilashki avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haukka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bilashki blocks it with crossed arms.
Haukka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Haukka lands a damaging elbow.
Bilashki is fighting off a takedown attempt but Haukka is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bilashki to the mat. Bilashki regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Haukka gets to his feet - Bilashki follows without any prompting.
Bilashki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haukka closes the distance and pushes Bilashki back into the cage.
Haukka missing with knees to the body.
Haukka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bilashki's face.
Haukka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Haukka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bilashki as Haukka tries to tie him up.
Haukka looking to throw knees to the head but Bilashki is blocking nicely.
Bilashki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haukka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilashki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Haukka tries to clinch but Bilashki moves out of range.
Bilashki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haukka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bilashki as he avoids it easily.
Haukka clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A knee to the head by Bilashki.
Haukka tries to land knees in the clinch but Bilashki avoids the damage to the body.
Haukka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bilashki is defending well for now.
Haukka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bilashki is defending well for now.
Haukka is trying to stall.
Bilashki blocks the elbow strike.
Haukka is trying to stall.
Haukka tries a knee to the head but Bilashki blocks it.
Haukka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haukka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bilashki's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Haukka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Haukka fails to land.
Bilashki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bilashki managing to block the knees to the body from Haukka.
Haukka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Haukka tries to stall but Bilashki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bilashki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Haukka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Bilashki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haukka trying to stall but Bilashki improves his position.
A left hand lands to the body for Bilashki.
Haukka is trying to maintain a safe position but Bilashki gets an underhook and turns Haukka into the cage.
Haukka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bilashki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bilashki lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Daniel Haukka has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bilashki drags the fight down to the ground.
Haukka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bilashki is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Haukka dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haukka prevents Bilashki from escaping the position.
Haukka has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bilashki tries to clinch but Haukka moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bilashki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Haukka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bilashki somewhat.
Bilashki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bilashki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haukka, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Haukka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Haukka's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bilashki.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bilashki wants to clinch.
Bilashki keeps the fight on the outside.
Bilashki lands a head kick!
Bilashki keeps the fight on the outside.
Haukka wants to clinch up but Bilashki keeps it at a distance.
Bilashki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bilashki shoots in but Haukka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bilashki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haukka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Bilashki blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Haukka.
Haukka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bilashki tries to clinch there but Haukka circles away.
Bilashki throws a wild body kick that Haukka sees coming a mile off.
Haukka wants to clinch up but Bilashki keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haukka misses with a low kick.
Haukka is looking to clinch but Bilashki is avoiding it.
Bilashki's corner calls for a 1-2. Bilashki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bilashki misses with a wild combination.
Bilashki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haukka blocks a head kick by Bilashki.
Bilashki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haukka throws a chopping leg kick but Bilashki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Haukka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bilashki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haukka is looking to clinch but Bilashki is avoiding it.
Bilashki throws a push kick but Haukka slaps the foot to one side.
Bilashki gets a clinch.
Haukka blocks a body shot from Bilashki.
Bilashki lands with a left to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Haukka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilashki taking a breather.
Haukka slowing the pace effectively.
Bilashki breaks the clinch.
Bilashki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bilashki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haukka taking a breather.
Haukka connects with a knee to the head.
Bilashki avoiding damage as Haukka throws knees to the body.
Bilashki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bilashki is looking to chop away at Haukka's legs.
Bilashki shoots for a double leg takedown but Haukka sprawls well. He's pushed Bilashki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jon Bilashki is winning the standup battle so far.
Haukka is looking to clinch.
Haukka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haukka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haukka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bilashki lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haukka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bilashki counters with a thumping low kick.
Haukka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bilashki fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Bilashki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bilashki tries to clinch there but Haukka circles away.
Haukka tries to clinch up.
Haukka wants to slow Bilashki down by chopping away at his legs.
Bilashki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haukka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jon Bilashki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haukka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bilashki.
Bilashki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Haukka counters with a good low kick that Bilashki was not able to check.
Bilashki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bilashki keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haukka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bilashki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bilashki looks for the body kick but Haukka saw that one coming.
Haukka dodges the punch combination from Bilashki.
Haukka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haukka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bilashki.
Bilashki misses with a two punch combination.
Bilashki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Daniel Haukka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bilashki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haukka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haukka tries to close the distance and clinch but Bilashki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haukka rushes Bilashki and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haukka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bilashki missing with knees to the body.
Bilashki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bilashki avoiding damage as Haukka throws knees to the body.
Haukka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bilashki is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jon Bilashki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Haukka's cut.
That's time! Bilashki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Haukka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bilashki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Good work by Bilashki as he checks the leg kick.
Bilashki keeps the fight on the outside.
Haukka wants to clinch up but Bilashki keeps it at a distance.
Haukka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bilashki throws a nice looking combination but Haukka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bilashki moves into range and clinches up with Haukka.
Haukka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haukka tries to land knees in the clinch but Bilashki avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haukka.
Haukka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haukka tries a knee to the head but Bilashki blocks it.
Haukka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bilashki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haukka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bilashki, pushing him back against the cage.
Bilashki manages to break the clinch.
Haukka tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haukka fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Haukka is defended easily by Bilashki.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haukka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bilashki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haukka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bilashki counters with a head kick. That will keep Haukka thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sloppy strikes from Haukka. Those never looked like landing.
Bilashki tries to bum rush Haukka with a series of wild strikes but Haukka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haukka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bilashki counters with a left and a right that stings Haukka.
Haukka is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haukka wants to clinch.
Haukka is still on wobbly legs! Can Bilashki finish him?
Bilashki misses with the combination.
Haukka seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haukka throws a leg kick which misses Bilashki's front leg but catches the back leg as Bilashki tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haukka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bilashki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haukka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bilashki lunges at Haukka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Haukka's hand.
Haukka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bilashki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bilashki counters with a nice body kick.
Bilashki checks a leg kick nicely.
Haukka wants to clinch but Bilashki slips to the side
and Bilashki counters with a nice body kick.
Bilashki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bilashki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Haukka will feel that in the morning.
Haukka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haukka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bilashki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bilashki lands a front kick.
Bilashki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haukka tries to clinch but Bilashki moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilashki lands the left hand.
Haukka closes the distance and clinches.
Bilashki has had enough of the clinch but Haukka keeps him there for the moment.
Bilashki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body kick there by Bilashki.
Haukka clinches up against the cage.
Haukka misses with a knee strike.
Haukka misses with a knee strike.
Bilashki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bilashki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haukka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bilashki looks to land a body kick but Haukka moved away.
Bilashki lands with a nice body kick.
Bilashki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haukka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bilashki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haukka swats away the attempt to clinch by Bilashki.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haukka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bilashki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haukka clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haukka tries to land a knee to the head but Bilashki blocks with his arms.
Bilashki breaks from the clinch.
Bilashki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Haukka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bilashki is defending well for now.
Bilashki misses with some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bilashki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Haukka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Haukka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bilashki blocks it with crossed arms.
Haukka has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bilashki.
Haukka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bilashki avoids it.
Bilashki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Bilashki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bilashki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arto Kyy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Money May (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arto Kyy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Money May!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
May gets a double leg takedown into Kyy's guard.
May trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyy is looking to stand up but May isn't so interested in that idea.
May trying to control but Kyy is working from the bottom.
May trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kyy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
May trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
May won't allow Kyy to get back to his feet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Money May wasn't active enough on the ground.
May avoids the head kick by Kyy.
Kyy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kyy throws a body shot but no joy.
May walks into a stiff left hand from Kyy.
May shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. May showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
May missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
May looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kyy manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kyy connects with the punch.
Arto Kyy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyy just misses with a punch to the body.
May closes the distance and clinches up with Kyy, looking for a takedown. May pushes Kyy against the cage but Kyy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kyy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but May was well out of range. Poor timing from Kyy.
May keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kyy tests May's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kyy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body punch from Kyy.
May is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kyy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kyy slips a jab and a cross from May.
Kyy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from May.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
May walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Kyy.
Kyy lands with a shot to the body.
Kyy throws a body punch but May moves out of range.
May throws a shot from downtown. Kyy moves away and avoids it.
Kyy misses with a leg kick.
Kyy misses with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kyy misses the target.
Kyy cracks May with a right hand to the side of the head.
May looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kyy!
Kyy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, May asserts his dominance and retains side control.
May tries to stand but Kyy is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
May tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kyy's legs.
Sloppy strikes there by May.
May is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kyy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kyy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kyy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Nordic Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
May trying to control the action but Kyy is working from the bottom.
Kyy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, May asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
May lands an elbow.
Kyy tries to escape but May is in control.
May is looking to take a break and control but Kyy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kyy pushes May away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, May gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
May wants to control but Kyy is keeping him busy.
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 Arto Kyy 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.
May darts in looking for a takedown but Kyy gets double underhooks and turns May into the cage.
Kyy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kyy throws a series of strikes that have May backpedaling.
Kyy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
May fails to land the takedown.
Kyy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kyy duly obliges.
Kyy swats away the attempt to clinch by May.
May shoots in and gets a takedown into Kyy's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyy keeping moving, preventing May from controlling successfully.
Kyy wants to stand up but May is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
May tries to stand but Kyy is controlling from the bottom.
May sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Money May has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kyy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by May or perhaps it was just good defense by Kyy, which made it look bad.
Arto Kyy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Money May.
May tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kyy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kyy throws a body punch but May moves out of range.
May bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kyy pushes May away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, May gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
May cracks Kyy with a big elbow.
Kyy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kyy tries to get out of the position.
May is looking to take a break and control but Kyy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
May tries to stand but Kyy is controlling his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
May staying calm.
Kyy wants to get back to his feet but May drags him back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
May controlling the position.
May's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kyy is trying to get back to his feet.
May trying to control the position but Kyy is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Money May wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kyy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kyy misses with a body shot.
May tries to clinch up.
Kyy throws a looping overhand right but May ducks down to avoid it.
Kyy throws an overhand right that lands on May's shoulder, as May tries to avoid the shot.
Kyy throws out a loose jab but May uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kyy, right into the meat.
Kyy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kyy is looking to wear down May with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kyy throws a jab but it's blocked by May.
May tries to clinch up.
May is looking to clinch but Kyy is avoiding it.
Kyy throws a body punch but May moves out of range.
Kyy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Kyy as May shoots in.
Nice body punch from Kyy.
May wants to clinch up but Kyy keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
May tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kyy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
May tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kyy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kyy digs a good hook to May's body.
Kyy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kyy cracks a nice hook into May's ribs.
Money May is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kyy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kyy jabs May right on the nose. May blinks but takes it well.
Kyy looks to throw the jab but May is out of range.
Kyy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
May shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
May tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kyy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. May lands a nice short elbow.
Kyy manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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 Arto Kyy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A combination from Kyy does no damage.
May bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kyy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kyy lands with a cross.
Kyy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kyy misses with a series of wild punches.
Kyy looks to score with a jab to the body but May is just out of range.
Kyy lands with a shot to the body.
May uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kyy.
Kyy digs a good body shot into May's ribs.
May shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than May was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyy pushes May away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, May gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
May wants to stand but Kyy is controlling his arm.
May trying to control the position but Kyy is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyy dodges the ground and pound from May.
Kyy is pushing May's head away, looking to escape. May manages to hold on to the position though.
May advances nicely into full mount.
May won't let Kyy get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
May looking to control but Kyy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kyy's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
May has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kyy's face.
May trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kyy is trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
May controlling from mount.
May is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kyy to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kyy shrugs it off.
May controlling the position easily from mount.
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!
Kyy is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
May controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
May in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
May content just to control the position here.
Kyy wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
May is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kyy has managed to escape the submission attempt.
May lands a nice shot to the head.
Kyy is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by May.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
May controlling the pace for now.
May lands a couple of good shots and Kyy has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
May wants to control but Kyy is keeping busy.
Kyy is trying to get back to his feet but May has full control of the position and if anything, Kyy has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kyy manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Kyy throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kyy looks to score with a jab to the body but May is just out of range.
May shoots in but Kyy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
May blocks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Money May comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kyy 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arto Kyy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex The (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Mouth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Mouth has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
260 lbs
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279 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex The!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Big Mouth!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The circles away from the clinch attempt
and The counters with a takedown into side control.
The wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mouth, who protects the arm well.
Mouth is not content to let The control the position.
The is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mouth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The is working to tighten his grip on Mouth's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Mouth has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but The is really squeezing tight and eventually Mouth passes out! The breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alex The!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Giggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sambo Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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166 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wayne Giggs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sambo Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Giggs doesn't seem bothered though.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rambo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Giggs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from Giggs.
Giggs throws a sloppy head kick and Rambo moves out of range easily.
Giggs throws the left hand but Rambo avoids the punch easily.
Giggs throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Rambo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rambo throws a right and a left that Giggs avoids nicely.
Giggs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Giggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Giggs takes a swing at Rambo's ribcage but misses.
Wayne Giggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rambo just misses with a punch to the body.
Giggs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rambo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Giggs throws out the jab.
Rambo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Giggs has Rambo up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rambo tries to score a body lock takedown but Giggs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rambo is trying to pull guard but Giggs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Giggs trying to land knees to the body.
Rambo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Giggs.
Rambo looking to slow down the pace here.
Giggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A knee to the head by Giggs.
Giggs lands with a right to the head.
Rambo is rocked!
Giggs lands a hook that snaps the head of Rambo backwards.
Rambo is still on wobbly legs! Can Giggs finish him?
A short body shot lands from Giggs as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Giggs.
Rambo looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rambo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Giggs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wayne Giggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambo Rambo.
Giggs seems to be stalking Rambo here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Rambo drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wayne Giggs!
Wayne Giggs is the new lightweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Urho Tappi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Koppinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koppinen has chosen Groin kick - Pain time as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Urho Tappi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Urho Tappi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benjamin Koppinen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Koppinen tenderised Tappi's leg. Tappi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koppinen lands a leg kick that knocks Tappi off balance momentarily.
Koppinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Tappi checks a leg kick.
Tappi fails with a takedown attempt.
Tappi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tappi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urho Tappi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tappi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Koppinen but Koppinen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tappi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Koppinen clinches.
Tappi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short uppercut from Koppinen.
Koppinen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Koppinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Tappi wants to take the fight to the mat but Koppinen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koppinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tappi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Koppinen is defending well.
Koppinen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tappi tries for a takedown but Koppinen manages to get underhooks.
Koppinen scores with a knee to the head.
Tappi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Koppinen after a bit of a struggle.
Tappi is breathing heavily.
Koppinen is pressed up against the cage. Tappi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koppinen down to the mat. Koppinen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tappi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Koppinen defends well and Tappi ends up having to push Koppinen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tappi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Koppinen lands an elbow just above Tappi 's eye.
Koppinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tappi is looking for a takedown.
Koppinen cracks Tappi with a nice body shot.
Koppinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koppinen landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koppinen lands a nice uppercut.
Tappi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Koppinen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Koppinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Koppinen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Koppinen crunches a lovely knee into Tappi's ribcage.
Koppinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koppinen.
Koppinen lands a left hand.
Koppinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koppinen lands an elbow inside.
Tappi wants a takedown.
Koppinen lands an uppercut.
Koppinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koppinen can't find room to land a body shot as Tappi controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Koppinen.
Tappi is looking for a takedown.
Koppinen taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Koppinen.
Tappi is rocked!
Koppinen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Tappi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koppinen is working Tappi over with knees. Oh, he's thrown a big one to the head! Tappi is out! One big shot and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Benjamin Koppinen!
Benjamin Koppinen 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Tonis Liete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iain James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tonis Liete!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iain James!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liete takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Liete finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
James throws a half hearted mid kick.
James feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Liete's calf.
James closes the distance but Liete moves to the side
and Liete scores with a counter punch that sends James to the canvas! Liete smells blood - he's punishing James with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! James has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tonis Liete!
Tonis Liete is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Laith Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chaz Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swanson has chosen Till I Collapse as his entrance music. The key to victory for Laith Law has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Laith Law!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chaz Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law works Swanson's body with a nice hook.
Laith Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Swanson tries to sprawl but Law drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Law scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Law throwing shots but Swanson is blocking nicely.
Law lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Law landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Law sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Swanson defending well though.
Law not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Swanson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Law slips a nice elbow through Swanson's hands, connecting with Swanson's forehead.
Law not doing much here.
Law throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Swanson defending well though.
Law lands strikes from half guard.
Law misses with a head shot. Swanson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Swanson controlling Law's posture.
Law makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Law throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Law missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Law controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Swanson is trying to keep Law in close.
Law wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Law working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Swanson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson can't keep his opponent in guard - Law advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Law trying to control from half guard but Swanson is working away.
Law throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Law trying to control the action but Swanson is working from the bottom.
Swanson tries to roll over but Law keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Law.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Swanson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Law is trying to control the action in half guard but Swanson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Law keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Laith Law wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Law lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Law's waist but Law gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Swanson off to one side.
Law connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Law lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laith Law dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Law closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Law winds up and cracks Swanson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Law thows a huge punch but Swanson dodges it nicely.
Law scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Swanson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Law throws a big right hand that misses.
Law postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Swanson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Law is in close to Swanson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Laith Law overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Law wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Law's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law stands up over Swanson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Law lands a couple of elbows.
Law is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
Law throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Law in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Law lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Law trying to control but Swanson is working from the bottom.
Law throws a big elbow that misses.
Law lands a couple of digs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Law throws an elbow that misses. Swanson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Law's guard. Nice move by Swanson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Law looking to control but Swanson passes into half guard.
Swanson prevents Law from improving his position.
Law trying to get back to full guard but Swanson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Law is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law tries to lock up and control but Swanson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Law reaches up and holds on to Swanson to control the position.
Law tries to hold on but Swanson pushes him away.
Law tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Law is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CEC Underdark, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Law is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Law tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Law is looking to improve his position but Swanson isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Law wants to control but Swanson is having none of it.
Law is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laith Law dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Law lands a right hook to the body.
Law thuds a left hand into Swanson's body.
Nice shot by Law.
Law keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Swanson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Law finds it's way round the side to connect with Swanson's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Law gets a double leg takedown into Swanson's guard.
Law scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Law postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Law postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Law scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Law looking to sit in guard and control but Swanson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Swanson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Law is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Swanson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Law has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Swanson is working away from the top position though.
Law keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Law wants to improve his position but Swanson is controlling well.
Swanson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Laith Law.
Law scores with a nice head shot.
Law throws a nice looking combination but Swanson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chaz Swanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swanson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Law is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Law connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Swanson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Swanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Law scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Law lunges at Swanson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Swanson's hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Swanson.
Swanson misses with a takedown
enabling Law to counter with a crisp jab.
Laith Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chaz Swanson.
Swanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Law lands a big shot that drops Swanson! Can he finish him?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laith Law clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Law dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Swanson has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Laith Law!
Laith Law retains his heavyweight title!
Laith Law 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.
In defeat, Chaz Swanson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I gave it my all and they still came out on top, I guess they were just the better man tonight.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tomilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolmiokuristus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is bad boy - cascada. Tomilson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bout that Life. Kalle Kolmiokuristus has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Tomilson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomilson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kolmiokuristus swivels and escapes.
Kolmiokuristus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Kalle Kolmiokuristus has been cut.
Kolmiokuristus gets a double leg takedown into Tomilson's guard.
Kolmiokuristus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomilson is pulling down on Kolmiokuristus's head to control his posture.
Kolmiokuristus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tomilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tomilson controlling the position.
Kolmiokuristus tries to free his leg and advance position but Tomilson is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big right hand that misses.
Tomilson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kolmiokuristus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kolmiokuristus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big elbow that misses.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big elbow that misses.
Kolmiokuristus wants to control from the top but Tomilson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolmiokuristus throws an elbow that misses. Tomilson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kolmiokuristus's guard. Nice move by Tomilson!
Tomilson preventing the sweep.
Kolmiokuristus is working hard here to advance position.
Tomilson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tomilson won't allow Kolmiokuristus to sweep him here.
Tomilson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kolmiokuristus has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tomilson is looking to defend but Kolmiokuristus has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tomilson! Kolmiokuristus pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tomilson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
Kalle Kolmiokuristus retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Kalle Kolmiokuristus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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