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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leo Bambaleo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Callum Pagnozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leo Bambaleo Jr has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.



185 cm
24
180 lbs
9 - 9 - 0
190 cm
23
181 lbs
1 - 4 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Bambaleo Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Callum Pagnozzi!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bambaleo Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Pagnozzi.
Bambaleo Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pagnozzi 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 Bambaleo Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bambaleo Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pagnozzi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bambaleo Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bambaleo Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pagnozzi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bambaleo Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pagnozzi counters with a leg kick.
Pagnozzi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bambaleo Jr takes a swing at Pagnozzi's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pagnozzi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bambaleo Jr moves forwards but Pagnozzi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pagnozzi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bambaleo Jr.
Pagnozzi feints and then cracks Bambaleo Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bambaleo Jr down.
Bambaleo Jr misses with a straight left.
Bambaleo Jr misses the shot to the body.
Bambaleo Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pagnozzi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagnozzi throws a nice inside leg kick.

Pagnozzi moves into the clinch successfully.
Pagnozzi gets through Bambaleo Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pagnozzi has Bambaleo Jr pressed against the cage.
Pagnozzi misses with the head strike.
Pagnozzi scores with a hook to the body.
Pagnozzi slows down the pace here.
Pagnozzi swings wildly with an uppercut but Bambaleo Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pagnozzi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pagnozzi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bambaleo Jr controls his hands.
Pagnozzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bambaleo Jr blocks a body shot from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pagnozzi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pagnozzi scores with a jab. Bambaleo Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Pagnozzi cracks Bambaleo Jr with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pagnozzi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bambaleo Jr to stand back up!

Bambaleo Jr is rocked!
Bambaleo Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pagnozzi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oh Bambaleo Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bambaleo Jr throws a body punch but Pagnozzi moves out of range.
Pagnozzi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pagnozzi lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Bambaleo Jr crumples to the floor! Pagnozzi milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Callum Pagnozzi!
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RATING
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe Vitale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Carmelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carmelo has chosen These Boots as his entrance music. Dustin Carmelo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.



169 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0
170 cm
24
150 lbs
4 - 3 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Giuseppe Vitale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dustin Carmelo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Carmelo gets the takedown into side control.
Vitale wants to control but Carmelo postures up.
Carmelo with the ground and pound but Vitale regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Carmelo thows a huge punch but Vitale dodges it nicely.
Carmelo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carmelo is trying to control the action in half guard but Vitale is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vitale keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carmelo wants to control but Vitale is keeping him busy.
Vitale is looking for a sweep. Carmelo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carmelo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carmelo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmelo working the head and body with strikes.
Carmelo wants to control but Vitale is keeping him busy.
Vitale avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carmelo.
Carmelo is looking to take a break and control but Vitale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carmelo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Carmelo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitale tries to get to full guard but Carmelo has control of the leg.
Carmelo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmelo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vitale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Carmelo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Carmelo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carmelo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmelo is nestled in close to Vitale, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Carmelo is looking for a kimura here.

Carmelo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vitale doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carmelo.
Carmelo trying to control from Vitale's half guard. Vitale has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmelo wants to control from the top but Vitale keeps moving.
Vitale 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.
Carmelo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vitale desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Carmelo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Carmelo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!


Carmelo moves out of range as Vitale strikes.
Carmelo doesn't manage to clinch there - Vitale circles away.
Vitale looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vitale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vitale uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vitale lands with an uppercut that bounces Carmelo off the cage and back into range.
Vitale is looking to clinch but Carmelo is avoiding it.
Carmelo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vitale misses with a wild combination.

Carmelo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Carmelo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Carmelo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmelo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vitale keeps working.
Vitale avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carmelo.
Carmelo is trying to control the action in half guard but Vitale is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Carmelo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vitale doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carmelo.
Vitale is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmelo misses with a head shot. Vitale uses the momentum to regain guard.
Carmelo chips away with some ground and pound.

Carmelo has gone for a leg lock! Vitale slips out almost immediately though and dives into Carmelo's guard.
Carmelo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vitale is one step ahead there.
Vitale slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carmelo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vitale defends it easily.
Vitale lands a couple of digs.
Carmelo 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.
Carmelo trying to control the position.
Carmelo wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vitale looking to pass the guard.
Vitale landing some decent shots from guard.
Carmelo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vitale is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmelo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vitale is one step ahead there.
Vitale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vitale with a nice head shot there.
Vitale lands a couple of elbows.
Vitale stands up over Carmelo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vitale trying to control but Carmelo is working from the bottom.
Vitale won't allow Carmelo to sweep him here.
Vitale working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carmelo's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vitale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carmelo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vitale.
Vitale lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Vitale dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!



Carmelo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Carmelo showed some decent athleticism there.
Carmelo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vitale with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Carmelo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carmelo tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Vitale.
Carmelo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carmelo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dustin Carmelo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carmelo throws a strike but Vitale avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Vitale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carmelo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmelo working some strikes from top position.
Carmelo postures up in Vitale's guard and throws a big left but Vitale blocks it.
Carmelo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vitale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vitale is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Carmelo tries to roll over but Vitale keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitale trying to pass the guard but Carmelo defending well.
Carmelo is refusing to be controlled, as Vitale sits in half guard.
Vitale landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vitale working Carmelo over with strikes.
Carmelo is looking to improve his position.
Vitale wants to pass the guard but Carmelo is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vitale lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vitale lands a nice short elbow.
Carmelo is looking to improve his position.
Vitale landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitale missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Carmelo is not content to let Vitale control the position.
Vitale stalling.
Carmelo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vitale.
Carmelo is trying to get back to full guard.
Carmelo is concentrating on defense, preventing Vitale from advancing position.
Vitale throwing shots but Carmelo is blocking nicely.
Carmelo is not content to let Vitale control the position.
Vitale tries to pass to full mount but Carmelo defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitale winds up and cracks Carmelo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vitale seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carmelo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carmelo pushes Vitale off looking to stand but Vitale dives back in and keeps control.
Vitale tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carmelo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vitale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vitale slips a nice elbow through Carmelo's hands, connecting with Carmelo's forehead.
Carmelo tries to roll over but Vitale keeps him under control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vitale wants to pass the guard but Carmelo is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carmelo tries to kick Vitale off but Vitale keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vitale 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.
Vitale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Giuseppe Vitale.
I think Vitale 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Vitale!
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FIGHT
RATING
70%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan MuttaFukka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gianpaolo Volpicelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



180 cm
31
190 lbs
10 - 6 - 1
187 cm
25
197 lbs
1 - 2 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank


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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 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan MuttaFukka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gianpaolo Volpicelli!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volpicelli throws a lazy right hand but MuttaFukka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MuttaFukka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volpicelli misses the shot to the body.
Volpicelli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
MuttaFukka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Volpicelli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Volpicelli tenderised MuttaFukka's leg. MuttaFukka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Volpicelli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
MuttaFukka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volpicelli moves away.
MuttaFukka walks into a jab.
MuttaFukka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Volpicelli doesn't seem bothered though.
MuttaFukka falls off balance throwing a combination

and Volpicelli counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volpicelli looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MuttaFukka is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volpicelli slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Volpicelli thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Volpicelli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. MuttaFukka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
MuttaFukka holding on.
MuttaFukka is trying to control Volpicelli's posture but Volpicelli avoids it.

Volpicelli is trying to get an arm triangle but MuttaFukka is defending well.
MuttaFukka tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volpicelli is looking to take a break and control but MuttaFukka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MuttaFukka is holding Volpicelli down, trying to stall.
MuttaFukka regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Volpicelli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MuttaFukka defends it well.

Volpicelli is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MuttaFukka regains full guard. Nicely done.
MuttaFukka is pulling down on Volpicelli's head to control his posture.
MuttaFukka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volpicelli trying to control the position from guard on top but MuttaFukka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volpicelli tries to free his leg and advance position but MuttaFukka is retaining full guard.
Volpicelli trying to control the position from guard on top but MuttaFukka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MuttaFukka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MuttaFukka tries to get out of the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MuttaFukka wants to clinch.
Volpicelli avoids the body shot from MuttaFukka.
Dan MuttaFukka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MuttaFukka takes a swing at Volpicelli's ribcage but misses.
MuttaFukka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Volpicelli just misses with a punch to the body.
MuttaFukka swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volpicelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MuttaFukka throws a head kick that misses
and Volpicelli counters with an outside leg kick.
MuttaFukka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volpicelli.
MuttaFukka throws a wild body kick that Volpicelli sees coming a mile off.
MuttaFukka misses with a jab to the body
and Volpicelli counters with an inside leg kick.
MuttaFukka wants to clinch.
MuttaFukka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volpicelli was well out of range. Poor timing from MuttaFukka.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horrible takedown attempt by Volpicelli or perhaps it was just good defense by MuttaFukka, which made it look bad.
Volpicelli throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gianpaolo Volpicelli dominated 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.


A nice leg kick lands there from MuttaFukka.
MuttaFukka looks to land a left hand but Volpicelli moved out of range nicely.
Jab by MuttaFukka.
Some wild striking there from MuttaFukka.
Volpicelli shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MuttaFukka defends it nicely.
Dan MuttaFukka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MuttaFukka wants to land a leg kick but Volpicelli is out of range.
Volpicelli lands with a cross.
Some bone on bone action there as MuttaFukka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
MuttaFukka throws an overhand right that lands on Volpicelli's shoulder, as Volpicelli tries to avoid the shot.
MuttaFukka throws a jab when Volpicelli was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MuttaFukka throws a leg kick but Volpicelli sees it coming and moves out of range.
Volpicelli misses the body punch

and MuttaFukka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Volpicelli lands a nice uppercut.
Volpicelli blocking some punches.
MuttaFukka scores with a shoulder strike.
MuttaFukka lands with a light punch inside.
MuttaFukka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MuttaFukka works on Volpicelli's body with a couple of short punches.
MuttaFukka being controlled against the cage.
MuttaFukka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volpicelli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volpicelli misses with a short punch on the inside.
MuttaFukka swings wildly with an uppercut but Volpicelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volpicelli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volpicelli has MuttaFukka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. MuttaFukka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volpicelli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Volpicelli is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but MuttaFukka is defending well.
Dan MuttaFukka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gianpaolo Volpicelli.
MuttaFukka lands a right hand.
MuttaFukka lands with a left to the head.
MuttaFukka lands with a light punch inside.
Volpicelli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volpicelli lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volpicelli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from MuttaFukka.
MuttaFukka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Volpicelli throws a punch but it's blocked by MuttaFukka.
MuttaFukka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Volpicelli swings wildly with an uppercut but MuttaFukka uses good head movement to avoid it.
MuttaFukka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MuttaFukka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volpicelli tries a body shot but MuttaFukka blocks it.
MuttaFukka scores with a shot to the side of Volpicelli's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice body punch from MuttaFukka - that landed with a thud.
MuttaFukka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volpicelli has a couple of punches blocked by MuttaFukka.
MuttaFukka presses Volpicelli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Volpicelli tries a body shot but MuttaFukka blocks it.
Volpicelli tries a body shot but MuttaFukka blocks it.
Volpicelli is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volpicelli.
A shot in the inside from MuttaFukka.

Volpicelli breaks from the clinch.
MuttaFukka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
MuttaFukka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volpicelli.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volpicelli throws a leg kick but MuttaFukka checks it.
MuttaFukka misses with a right hand

so Volpicelli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MuttaFukka holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Volpicelli drops back looking for a leg! MuttaFukka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MuttaFukka manages to kick Volpicelli off! Volpicelli jumps back into MuttaFukka's guard.
MuttaFukka looking to control.
MuttaFukka has his hands on Volpicelli's head, controlling the position.
MuttaFukka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Volpicelli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MuttaFukka is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Dan MuttaFukka has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Volpicelli.
MuttaFukka stuffs the takedown attempt from Volpicelli. Volpicelli gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan MuttaFukka dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!


MuttaFukka tries to work over Volpicelli's front leg with a kick but Volpicelli checks it.
MuttaFukka moves out of range as Volpicelli strikes.
Volpicelli misses the body punch
and MuttaFukka counters with a stiff right hand.
Dan MuttaFukka is winning the standup battle so far.
MuttaFukka walks into a left hand.
Volpicelli has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by MuttaFukka.
A looping hook to the body misses from MuttaFukka. Volpicelli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Volpicelli.
Volpicelli avoids a kick to the body.
MuttaFukka throws the left hand but Volpicelli avoids the punch easily.
Volpicelli has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
MuttaFukka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
MuttaFukka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
MuttaFukka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MuttaFukka throws a jab when Volpicelli was well out of range.
Volpicelli throws an overhand right that lands on MuttaFukka's shoulder, as MuttaFukka tries to avoid the shot.
Volpicelli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MuttaFukka throws out the jab.
MuttaFukka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Volpicelli in his tracks.
MuttaFukka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
MuttaFukka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volpicelli misses with a body shot.
MuttaFukka wants to clinch up but Volpicelli keeps it at a distance.
Volpicelli looks to land a left hand but MuttaFukka moved out of range nicely.
MuttaFukka throws an overhand right that lands on Volpicelli's shoulder, as Volpicelli tries to avoid the shot.
MuttaFukka tried to score with a low kick but Volpicelli checks it.
Volpicelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MuttaFukka clobbers Volpicelli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
MuttaFukka throws a body kick that misses
and Volpicelli counters with a right hand to the body.
MuttaFukka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
MuttaFukka misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
MuttaFukka doesn't manage to clinch there - Volpicelli circles away.
MuttaFukka throws a body shot but no joy.
Volpicelli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but MuttaFukka checks it well.
MuttaFukka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volpicelli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volpicelli closes the distance and clinches up with MuttaFukka, looking for a takedown. Volpicelli pushes MuttaFukka against the cage but MuttaFukka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MuttaFukka misses with an uppercut. Volpicelli saw that one coming.
Volpicelli blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from Volpicelli misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volpicelli tests MuttaFukka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MuttaFukka misses with a series of wild punches.
Volpicelli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MuttaFukka sprawls well. MuttaFukka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Volpicelli gets slowly back to his feet.
MuttaFukka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Volpicelli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
MuttaFukka thumps Volpicelli with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from MuttaFukka.
MuttaFukka throws a low kick, looking for Volpicelli's leg but Volpicelli calmly moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volpicelli thumps MuttaFukka with a low kick.
MuttaFukka misses with a straight left.
Volpicelli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Volpicelli scores with a jab to the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Volpicelli or perhaps it was just good defense by MuttaFukka, which made it look bad.
Dan MuttaFukka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gianpaolo Volpicelli.
A slapping leg kick lands for MuttaFukka.
MuttaFukka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Volpicelli throws a body punch but MuttaFukka moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MuttaFukka wants to clinch.
Volpicelli lands a right hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan MuttaFukka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MuttaFukka 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan MuttaFukka!
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hype
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pop
A | B
mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
81%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Dela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tenchi Fuchigami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson Dela could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tenchi Fuchigami's chin.



176 cm
25
170 lbs
12 - 7 - 0
182 cm
27
170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Nelson Dela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tenchi Fuchigami!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuchigami misses with a looping right.
Dela looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Donk. Dela catches Fuchigami right on the button with a cross.
Dela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuchigami manages to avoid it.
Dela throws the kick towards the body but Fuchigami avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Fuchigami. That snapped Dela's head back.
Dela connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fuchigami displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dela takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dela misses the shot to the body.
Dela scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dela walks into a straight right hand from Fuchigami.
Fuchigami thuds a left hand into Dela's body.
Fuchigami swings for the body but Dela moves out of range.
Dela showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fuchigami.
Fuchigami closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fuchigami throws a looping overhand right but Dela ducks down to avoid it.
Fuchigami is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dela.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela throws an off balance right hand
and Fuchigami counters with a series of strikes. Dela will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fuchigami's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dela under the eye.
Fuchigami checks a leg kick.
Fuchigami moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fuchigami lands a really nice looking cross but Dela seems unphased.
Fuchigami misses with a body shot.
Fuchigami cracks a nice hook into Dela's ribs.
Fuchigami cracks a nice hook into Dela's ribs.
Dela tries to bum rush Fuchigami with a series of wild strikes but Fuchigami uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dela tries to move into range but Fuchigami moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Dela is rocked!
Crack! Fuchigami connects with the perfect overhand right and Dela falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Fuchigami!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tenchi Fuchigami!
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
88%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Dyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juunas Sikio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!



178 cm
24
193 lbs
7 - 5 - 0
175 cm
24
192 lbs
11 - 7 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank


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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Dyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juunas Sikio!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyson misses with a two punch combination.
Sikio tries to clinch but Dyson moves out of range.
Sikio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dyson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sikio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sikio lands with a nice body punch.
Dyson misses with a kick to the body.
Dyson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dyson takes one to the side of the head.
Sikio misses the shot to the body.
Sikio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dyson misses with a straight left.
Sikio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dyson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dyson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dyson there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dyson throws a head kick but Sikio moves out of range.
Dyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikio takes a swing at Dyson's ribcage but misses.
Sikio with a hook.
Dyson misses with a hook.
Dyson scores with a hook.
A big left from Sikio misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Dyson as he connects with a hook.
Sikio looks to land a right hand but Dyson moved out of range.
Jab by Dyson.
Dyson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sikio throws out the jab.
Dyson slips under a jab.
Dyson lands a lovely overhand right.
Sikio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dyson scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sikio ducks under a wild hook from Dyson.
A punch lands to the side of Sikio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dyson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sikio. That did some damage!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sikio lands with an uppercut that bounces Dyson off the cage and back into range.
Dyson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sikio throws out the jab.
Sikio cracks Dyson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dyson avoids the body shot from Sikio.
Sikio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sikio throws a body punch but Dyson moves out of range.
Sikio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dyson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sikio lands a right hook to the body.
Sikio looks to throw the jab but Dyson is out of range.
Dyson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sikio.
Dyson lands a leg kick that knocks Sikio off balance momentarily.
Dyson tries a low kick but Sikio avoids it.
Sikio throws out a loose jab but Dyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sikio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dyson to score with a decent uppercut.
Dyson scores with a nice strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sikio misses with a hook. Dyson ducked under it nicely.
Sikio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dyson to score with a decent uppercut.
Sikio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dyson misses with a hook. Sikio ducked under it nicely.
Sikio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sikio.

Sikio drives through and clinches with Dyson against the cage.
Sikio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sikio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sikio tries to throw a body punch but Dyson avoids it by throwing Sikio back against the cage.
Dyson lands a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sikio working aggressively here.
Come on Dyson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sikio as Dyson tries to tie him up.
Sikio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sikio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sikio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dyson prevents a body shot from Sikio.
Sikio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dyson tries to work over Sikio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dyson prevents a body shot from Sikio.
Dyson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Sikio.
Dyson tries to break the clinch but Sikio is controlling the position.
Sikio prevents a body shot from Dyson.
Dyson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dyson lands a nice uppercut.
Sikio struggles to land a body shot inside as Dyson controls his hands.
Dyson blocks a body shot from Sikio.
Dyson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sikio backwards.
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 Mike Dyson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!


Sikio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dyson throws a hook but Sikio avoids it easily.
Sikio lands a head shot.
A big left from Dyson misses.
Dyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dyson.
Dyson throws a sloppy head kick and Sikio moves out of range easily.
Sikio misses with an uppercut.
Sikio has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dyson.
Sikio throws a jab but it's blocked by Dyson.
Mike Dyson is winning the standup battle so far.
Dyson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slow jab from Sikio misses its intended target.
Sikio wants to clinch up but Dyson keeps it at a distance.
Dyson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sikio.
Juunas Sikio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sikio. Dyson does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyson connects with a right hand. Sikio shakes it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Dyson as he connects with a hook.
Dyson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dyson throws a low kick but Sikio moves out of range easily.
Sikio takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sikio lands the left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Sikio. That snapped Dyson's head back.
Dyson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sikio misses with a looping right.
Dyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sikio.
Dyson misses with a head kick.
Dyson misses with a combination

and Sikio holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dyson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sikio is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sikio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sikio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sikio scores with a hook to the body.
Sikio misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sikio.
A short right from Dyson.
Dyson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sikio is keeping busy.
Dyson blocks a body shot from Sikio.
Dyson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sikio's elbow.
Sikio prevents a body shot from Dyson.
Sikio lands a shoulder strike.
Dyson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sikio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dyson taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Sikio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyson lands with a short shot to the head.
Dyson tries a body shot but Sikio blocks it.
Sikio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Sikio.

Dyson is rocked!
Dyson blocks an uppercut.
Oh Dyson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sikio misses with a punch on the inside.
Sikio misses with the head strike.
Dyson seems to have got his legs back now.
Sikio scores with a hook to the body.
Sikio lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dyson to his knees! Sikio keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juunas Sikio!
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
76%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sir Lee Sea Flea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Yanenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emil Yanenko has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sir Lee Sea Flea's chin.



170 cm
23
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0
167 cm
29
119 lbs
12 - 8 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sir Lee Sea Flea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Emil Yanenko!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yanenko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Yanenko trying to control from half guard but Sea Flea is working away.
Sea Flea moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sea Flea is pulling down on Yanenko's head. It's preventing any offense from Yanenko, at least for the moment.

Sea Flea working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yanenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yanenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Yanenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sea Flea has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yanenko has managed to get both his arms back between Sea Flea's legs - danger averted.
Yanenko won't allow Sea Flea to sweep him here.
Sea Flea is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Sea Flea is looking for a kimura here.
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!

Yanenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sea Flea pulls his head out easily.
Yanenko has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sea Flea scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sea Flea is looking for a kimura here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sea Flea in particular looking to stall.
Yanenko is looking for a sweep. Sea Flea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Yanenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yanenko is refusing to be controlled, as Sea Flea sits in half guard.
Yanenko is looking for a sweep. Sea Flea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Yanenko actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yanenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sea Flea is working away from the top position though.

Sea Flea is trying to work for a kimura but Yanenko is defending well.
Sea Flea wants to pass to mount but Yanenko is defending the position.
Sea Flea seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yanenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sea Flea tries to pass to full mount but Yanenko defends it.
Sea Flea seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yanenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yanenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sea Flea is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yanenko wants to improve his position but Sea Flea is controlling well.

Yanenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yanenko is looking to control Sea Flea's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yanenko avoid being mounted?

Sea Flea is looking for a kimura but Yanenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sea Flea to get the leverage.
Sea Flea takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yanenko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yanenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sea Flea is keen to just control but Yanenko is a slippery customer.

Sea Flea is working for a kimura but Yanenko is defending it quite comfortably.
Yanenko is looking for a sweep. Sea Flea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yanenko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yanenko looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yanenko keeping moving, preventing Sea Flea from controlling successfully.
Yanenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Yanenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yanenko looking to control.
Sea Flea sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yanenko's guard.
Yanenko wants to control but Sea Flea is keeping busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yanenko is not content to let Sea Flea control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sea Flea performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Yanenko is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Sir Lee Sea Flea will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.



Yanenko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sir Lee Sea Flea overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yanenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sea Flea keeps working.

Yanenko is working for a submission of some sort.
Sea Flea has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yanenko is working away from the top position though.
Sea Flea tries to roll over but Yanenko keeps him under control.

Yanenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sea Flea defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sea Flea is defending against the submission attempts here by Yanenko.
Sea Flea is not content to let Yanenko control the position.
Yanenko is thwarting Sea Flea's attempts to control the position.
Yanenko is just content to waste time from the top position. Sea Flea takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sea Flea keeping full guard, as Yanenko tries to pass.

Sea Flea working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yanenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yanenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yanenko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sea Flea keeping moving, preventing Yanenko from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sea Flea is on top in guard.
Yanenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sea Flea throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sea Flea wants to control from the top but Yanenko keeps moving.

Yanenko has his foot on Sea Flea's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sea Flea works his way back into a safe position though.
Sea Flea trying to control but Yanenko is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sea Flea wants to pass the guard but Yanenko is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yanenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sea Flea defends it easily.
Sea Flea trying to control but Yanenko is working from the bottom.

Yanenko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sea Flea has passed into half guard!
Sea Flea is trying to control the action in half guard but Yanenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Yanenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sea Flea is stalling here. Yanenko is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sea Flea seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Yanenko has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sea Flea is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sea Flea stops Yanenko from passing to mount.
Yanenko wants to control but Sea Flea is keeping him busy.

Yanenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sea Flea, who protects the arm well.
Sea Flea is trying to control Yanenko's posture but Yanenko avoids it.
Sea Flea regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sea Flea is trying to get back to full guard.
Sea Flea moves into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yanenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Sea Flea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Emil Yanenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. 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.


Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sea Flea, as that shot connected.

Sea Flea tries to sprawl but Yanenko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sea Flea tries to get to full guard but Yanenko has control of the leg.

Yanenko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Yanenko is working for a kimura but Sea Flea is defending it quite comfortably.

Yanenko seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sea Flea actively working from the bottom here.
Sea Flea has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yanenko is working away from the top position though.
Yanenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Sea Flea is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sea Flea trying to hold on to Yanenko's head to control him but Yanenko postures up.

Yanenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yanenko tries to pass to full mount but Sea Flea defends it.
Yanenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sea Flea keeps working.
Yanenko passes the guard and advances to mount!

Yanenko goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sea Flea turns into him and now he's in Yanenko's guard.
Yanenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sea Flea postures up.

Yanenko has his foot on Sea Flea's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sea Flea works his way back into a safe position though.

Yanenko working for a triangle but Sea Flea defends it easily.
Yanenko can't keep his opponent in guard - Sea Flea advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sea Flea wants to take a breather but Yanenko is having none of it.
Yanenko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sea Flea's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sea Flea's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sea Flea manages to reverse the position and now he's in Yanenko's guard. Nice work there by Sea Flea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yanenko trying to control the position.
Sea Flea trying to control the position from guard on top but Yanenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sea Flea is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Yanenko working for submissions but it's allowed Sea Flea to get to half guard.

Yanenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yanenko trying to control but Sea Flea postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sea Flea tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yanenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sea Flea is thwarting Yanenko's attempts to control the position.
Sea Flea is trying to control. Yanenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sea Flea is really struggling to control Yanenko but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Yanenko is looking for a sweep. Sea Flea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Sea Flea is looking for a kimura here.
Yanenko is staying active underneath Sea Flea, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yanenko won't allow Sea Flea to pass to mount.
Yanenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sea Flea throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Emil Yanenko.
I think Yanenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Emil Yanenko!

A relieved looking Emil Yanenko 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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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matti Meikalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Hanttonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



197 cm
25
250 lbs
11 - 5 - 0
171 cm
25
231 lbs
12 - 7 - 0
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Matti Meikalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marko Hanttonen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meikalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanttonen misses with a body kick.
Hanttonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Meikalainen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hanttonen throws a sloppy head kick and Meikalainen moves out of range easily.
A jab from Meikalainen finds it's way through Hanttonen's defenses.

It looks like Marko Hanttonen has been cut.
Meikalainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hanttonen defending well as Meikalainen loads up on a big left hand.
Meikalainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meikalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Meikalainen 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 Hanttonen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hanttonen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Meikalainen misses with a lunging right hand
letting Hanttonen counter with a right hand.
Hanttonen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Meikalainen takes a step back to recover.
Meikalainen misses with a low kick.
Meikalainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Meikalainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Meikalainen misses with a hook to the body

and Hanttonen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hanttonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meikalainen backwards.
Hanttonen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Meikalainen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Hanttonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hanttonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Meikalainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hanttonen scores with a jab. Meikalainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

It looks like Matti Meikalainen has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanttonen stuns Meikalainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Meikalainen is breathing heavily.
Hanttonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hanttonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Meikalainen is just out of range.
Hanttonen lands with a good body shot.
Hanttonen lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Look low, kick high! Hanttonen uses the oldest trick in the book to send Meikalainen tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Hanttonen is absolutely delighted - when Meikalainen wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marko Hanttonen!
Our winner, Marko Hanttonen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Luzhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kantaro Hoshino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luzhin comes to the cage accompanied by Toccata and Fugue. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



181 cm
24
174 lbs
8 - 0 - 1
165 cm
24
174 lbs
9 - 1 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine
Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Luzhin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kantaro Hoshino!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luzhin misses with a low kick as Hoshino jumps back.
Luzhin misses with a body punch
and Hoshino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Luzhin misses with a low kick as Hoshino jumps back.
Hoshino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Nikolai Luzhin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoshino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luzhin misses with a few strikes there.
Luzhin misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoshino misses the target.
Luzhin staying out of range there.
Luzhin with a jab.
Luzhin lands a head kick!
Hoshino scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luzhin misses with a wild body shot.
Hoshino throws a hook but Luzhin avoids it easily.
Luzhin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Luzhin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hoshino in his tracks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino throws a looping overhand right but Luzhin ducks down to avoid it.
Luzhin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoshino.
Luzhin throws out a leg kick but Hoshino moves out of range and Luzhin only half commits.
Luzhin throws a sloppy head kick and Hoshino moves out of range easily.
Hoshino throws a hook but Luzhin blocks it.
Luzhin feints and then cracks Hoshino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoshino down.
A shot to the liver by Luzhin. Beautiful body shot.
Hoshino swings for the body but Luzhin moves out of range.
Hoshino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Luzhin.
Luzhin throws out a leg kick but Hoshino moves out of range and Luzhin only half commits.
Luzhin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab lands there for Luzhin.
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!
Luzhin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoshino.
Hoshino staying out of range there.
Luzhin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luzhin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Luzhin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Luzhin.
Decent striking displayed by Luzhin there.
Hoshino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luzhin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hoshino to score with a decent uppercut.
Luzhin lands a nice hook to Hoshino's body. Hoshino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hoshino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luzhin.
Luzhin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Luzhin.
Luzhin ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
Luzhin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoshino.
Luzhin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hoshino checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hoshino scores with a sloppy right hand. Luzhin should have avoided that one.
Hoshino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoshino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Luzhin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin trying to land knees to the body.
Luzhin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
Luzhin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hoshino's face.
Hoshino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luzhin keeps control of Hoshino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hoshino is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Luzhin - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoshino.
Hoshino has Luzhin pressed against the cage.
Hoshino blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luzhin.
Luzhin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hoshino has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Luzhin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
Luzhin tries to land a knee to the head but Hoshino blocks with his arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hoshino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luzhin is looking to land body kicks.
Luzhin slips a straight right by Hoshino.
Luzhin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hoshino lands a right hook to the body.

Luzhin moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoshino just leaning against Luzhin, taking a breather.
Hoshino wants to stall.
Hoshino lands a shot to the body.
Hoshino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoshino struggles to land a body shot inside as Luzhin controls his hands.
Luzhin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luzhin misses with a body punch.
Luzhin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luzhin tries to land a knee to the head but Hoshino blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kantaro Hoshino will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!


Luzhin looks to throw the jab but Hoshino is out of range.
Luzhin ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
Luzhin cracks a nice hook into Hoshino's ribs.
Luzhin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Luzhin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Luzhin tries to land a leg kick but Hoshino saw it coming and moves away.
Hoshino scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hoshino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luzhin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luzhin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoshino.
Luzhin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hoshino takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hoshino on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luzhin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luzhin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoshino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hoshino ducks under a wild hook from Luzhin.
Luzhin slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luzhin works the jab nicely.
Luzhin takes a swing at Hoshino's ribcage but misses.
Luzhin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Luzhin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Luzhin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoshino.
Luzhin tries to work over Hoshino's front leg with a kick but Hoshino checks it.
Luzhin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoshino.
Luzhin misses with a hook.
Hoshino avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hoshino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Hoshino there.
Hoshino misses with a looping right.
Nikolai Luzhin is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoshino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luzhin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a hook but Luzhin avoids it easily.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luzhin punishes Hoshino's body with a nice straight punch.
Hoshino is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin slips a jab and a cross from Hoshino.
Luzhin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luzhin takes a swing at Hoshino's ribcage but misses.
Luzhin throws a leg kick which misses Hoshino's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoshino tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luzhin ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
Hoshino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luzhin. Hoshino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luzhin misses with a low kick.
Luzhin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoshino.
Luzhin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Luzhin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luzhin moves away from the strike by Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a series of wild punches.
Luzhin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Hoshino. Beautiful body shot.
Hoshino throws a shot to the body.
Luzhin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hoshino misses the jab.
Luzhin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoshino doesn't seem bothered though.
Hoshino misses with a hook. Luzhin ducked under it nicely.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luzhin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hoshino. That did some damage!
Hoshino throws a big shot that misses.
Hoshino misses with a hook.
Luzhin slips under a jab from Hoshino.
Luzhin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoshino takes a swing at Luzhin's ribcage but misses.
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luzhin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Luzhin.
Luzhin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoshino lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Luzhin at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luzhin throws a leg kick but Hoshino sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Luzhin lands with a nice body punch.
Luzhin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Luzhin connects with a solid leg kick.
Hoshino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luzhin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hoshino is able to avoid easily.

Luzhin has closed the distance and engaged Hoshino in a clinch.
Hoshino can't find room to land a body shot as Luzhin controls the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoshino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoshino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Luzhin misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Luzhin dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.


Hoshino lands with an uppercut that bounces Luzhin off the cage and back into range.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luzhin is looking to wear down Hoshino with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Luzhin ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
Luzhin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hoshino's head.
Hoshino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luzhin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoshino.
Hoshino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoshino moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoshino misses with a wild body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Luzhin scores with a four punch combination!
Hoshino avoids a kick to the body.
Luzhin throws a low kick but Hoshino moves out of range easily.
Hoshino throws out a loose jab but Luzhin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoshino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luzhin throws out the jab.
Luzhin throws a leg kick but Hoshino checks it.
Nice jab there from Luzhin.
Hoshino scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luzhin misses with a shot to the body
and Hoshino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luzhin throws a body punch but Hoshino moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Luzhin misses the target.
Luzhin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hoshino blocks a jab.
Luzhin tries to land a leg kick but Hoshino saw it coming and moves away.
Hoshino listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Luzhin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hoshino misses with a looping right.
Luzhin keeps Hoshino at a distance using the push kick.
A good leg kick by Luzhin.
Luzhin blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luzhin manages to avoid it.
Hoshino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luzhin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin slips a straight right by Hoshino.
Hoshino moves out of range of the leg kick from Luzhin.
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luzhin manages to avoid it.
Luzhin wants to slow Hoshino down by chopping away at his legs.
Luzhin defending well as Hoshino loads up on a big left hand.
Hoshino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Luzhin avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
Luzhin lands an overhand right.
Hoshino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoshino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hoshino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Luzhin takes one to the side of the head.
Luzhin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hoshino's calf.
Hoshino fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Luzhin on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Hoshino.
Luzhin dodges the punch combination from Hoshino.
Hoshino connects with a nice looking jab.
Hoshino jabs Luzhin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hoshino throws out a loose jab but Luzhin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoshino moves out of range as Luzhin throws a body kick.
Luzhin throws a front kick aimed at Hoshino's knee but Hoshino avoids it well.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luzhin lands a jab to the nose.
Hoshino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luzhin misses with a double jab.
Luzhin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hoshino throws a looping overhand right but Luzhin ducks down to avoid it.
Hoshino jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin tries to land a front kick but Hoshino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hoshino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luzhin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoshino.
Hoshino looks to land a right hand but Luzhin moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luzhin throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Hoshino misses its intended target.
Luzhin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Luzhin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoshino.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luzhin. That's going to slow Hoshino down.
A big left from Hoshino misses.
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luzhin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luzhin lands with a hook. Hoshino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Luzhin scores with a jab to the body.
Luzhin lands a right hook to the body.
Luzhin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoshino.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Nikolai Luzhin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!


Luzhin tries to clinch up.
Hoshino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Luzhin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoshino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Luzhin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Luzhin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Luzhin misses with a shot to the body
and Hoshino counters with a nice body shot.
Luzhin slips under a jab from Hoshino.
Luzhin throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoshino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Luzhin moves into the clinch.
Luzhin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hoshino is defending well for now.
Luzhin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luzhin has Hoshino pressed against the cage, preventing Hoshino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Hoshino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Hoshino.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino throws a jab when Luzhin was well out of range.
Luzhin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoshino throws out the jab.
Luzhin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoshino.
Luzhin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoshino takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hoshino connects with a single shot there.
Hoshino moves out of range of the leg kick from Luzhin.
Luzhin tries a low kick but Hoshino avoids it.
Luzhin tries to clinch there but Hoshino circles away.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Luzhin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Hoshino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Luzhin moves out of range of the strikes.
Luzhin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino missing with a left hand there. Luzhin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Luzhin.
Hoshino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luzhin.
Hoshino lands a nice looking body shot.
Hoshino lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Luzhin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Luzhin misses with a looping left.
Luzhin lands a jab to the head.
Luzhin tries to work over Hoshino's front leg with a kick but Hoshino checks it.
Hoshino stuns Luzhin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Luzhin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoshino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoshino looks to throw the jab but Luzhin is out of range.
Hoshino's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Luzhin slips a jab from Hoshino.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hoshino is able to avoid easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luzhin. That's going to slow Hoshino down.
Luzhin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoshino throws an overhand right that lands on Luzhin's shoulder, as Luzhin tries to avoid the shot.
Luzhin avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
Luzhin darts in trying to clinch
and Hoshino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luzhin's corner calls for a 1-2. Luzhin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Luzhin lands with an uppercut that bounces Hoshino off the cage and back into range.
Hoshino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Luzhin avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino connects with the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luzhin.
Luzhin motions for Hoshino to come forward. Luzhin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin cracks Hoshino with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luzhin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luzhin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Luzhin.
The fighters circling - Hoshino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luzhin scores with a shot to the body.
Luzhin wants to slow Hoshino down by chopping away at his legs.
Luzhin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luzhin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Luzhin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hoshino if he has to take too many more of those.
Hoshino feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Luzhins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hoshino moves out of range of the leg kick from Luzhin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luzhin misses the shot to the body.
Luzhin throws a leg kick but Hoshino sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hoshino shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kantaro Hoshino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!


Luzhin tries to work over Hoshino's front leg with a kick but Hoshino checks it.
Hoshino misses with a straight right.
Hoshino scores with a hook to the body. Luzhin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Luzhin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Luzhin misses with a hook.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoshino digs a good body shot into Luzhin's ribs.
Hoshino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luzhin misses the shot to the body.
Luzhin cracks Hoshino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Luzhin throws a chopping leg kick but Hoshino manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Luzhin throws a body punch but Hoshino moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Luzhin.
Luzhin scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luzhin lands with a cross.
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luzhin manages to avoid it.
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Luzhin.
Hoshino misses with a looping left.
Hoshino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Luzhin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Luzhin misses with a two punch combination.
Luzhin defending well as Hoshino loads up on a big left hand.
Luzhin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hoshino back to the cage. Luzhin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hoshino throws a jab when Luzhin was well out of range.
Hoshino lands a head shot.
Luzhin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luzhin misses the shot to the body.
Luzhin ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hoshino crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Luzhin - the referee stops the clock and Hoshino gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Luzhin. Hoshino manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hoshino misses with a straight right.
Luzhin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luzhin misses with a kick to the body.
Hoshino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Luzhin's head.
Luzhin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luzhin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Luzhin moves forwards but Hoshino connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Luzhin is rocked!
Hoshino walks into a stiff left hand from Luzhin.
Oh Luzhin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Luzhin 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 Hoshino has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hoshino and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hoshino takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Luzhin seems to have got his legs back now.
Luzhin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino throws a right and a left that both miss.
A cross from Luzhin lands.
Hoshino checks a leg kick.
Luzhin cracks Hoshino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Luzhin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoshino.
Luzhin lands a leg kick that knocks Hoshino off balance momentarily.

Luzhin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hoshino prevents a body shot from Luzhin.
Luzhin struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoshino controls his hands.
Hoshino blocking some punches.
Luzhin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luzhin keeps control of Hoshino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Luzhin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luzhin lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino is looking to break free of the clinch but Luzhin has double underhooks.
Hoshino is trying to push Luzhin away but Luzhin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A knee to the head by Luzhin.

Hoshino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luzhin throws a push kick but Hoshino slaps the foot to one side.
Luzhin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoshino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Luzhin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some bone on bone action there as Hoshino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A swing and a miss from Hoshino.
Luzhin digs a good body shot into Hoshino's ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luzhin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luzhin slips under a jab from Hoshino.
Luzhin just misses with a punch to the body.
Luzhin moves into range and connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nikolai Luzhin.
Well Luzhin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kantaro Hoshino!

Kantaro Hoshino is the new welterweight champion!
Kantaro Hoshino gave a mention to Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky McColgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McColgan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Gael. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



196 cm
25
265 lbs
8 - 3 - 0
190 cm
23
244 lbs
11 - 0 - 0
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank


FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)
Milwaukee's Best Nutrition


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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Eriksson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky McColgan!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McColgan wants to slow Eriksson down by chopping away at his legs.
Eriksson takes a swing at McColgan's ribcage but misses.
Eriksson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McColgan lands a head shot.
McColgan looks to throw the jab but Eriksson is out of range.
Eriksson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Eriksson takes a swing at McColgan's ribcage but misses.
McColgan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Eriksson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Eriksson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McColgan slips under a jab from Eriksson.
McColgan misses with a looping left.
Nice body kick from Eriksson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McColgan throws out a loose jab but Eriksson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McColgan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eriksson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eriksson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for McColgan. That snapped Eriksson's head back.
Good leg kick by Eriksson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Eriksson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A leg kick checked by Eriksson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McColgan throws a low kick but Eriksson moves out of range easily.
McColgan checks the leg kick.
McColgan blocks the body kick.
A clash of legs there as McColgan blocks the low kick.
Eriksson looks to land a body kick but McColgan moved away.
Eriksson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Eriksson.
Eriksson moves forwards but McColgan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from McColgan. Eriksson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eriksson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McColgan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McColgan lunges at Eriksson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Eriksson's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McColgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eriksson was well out of range. Poor timing from McColgan.
McColgan tests Eriksson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eriksson misses with a low kick.
McColgan misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McColgan dips to his left and cracks Eriksson with an uppercut!
McColgan scoring well with a low kick there.
Eriksson blocks the body kick.
Crunch! Eriksson slams his shin into McColgan's torso.
McColgan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eriksson.
McColgan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Eriksson on the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as McColgan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McColgan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eriksson.
Eriksson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eriksson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Eriksson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McColgan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Eriksson's sensitive parts.
McColgan stuns Eriksson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McColgan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Eriksson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Eriksson throws a solid leg kick but McColgan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Eriksson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McColgan moves out of range of the body kick from Eriksson.
McColgan throws a low kick but Eriksson moves out of range easily.
Eriksson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Eriksson blocks the leg kick.
Eriksson just misses with a punch to the body.
Eriksson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A big left from McColgan misses.
Rocky McColgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eriksson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McColgan on the side of the head.
McColgan fakes the leg kick and cracks Eriksson in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eriksson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McColgan throws a lazy right hand but Eriksson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McColgan tries to land a front kick but Eriksson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Eriksson misses with a right hand
and McColgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eriksson throws a body kick that misses
and McColgan counters with an inside leg kick.
Eriksson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson lands a front kick.
Eriksson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eriksson slips a jab from McColgan.
Eriksson throws a leg kick which misses McColgan's front leg but catches the back leg as McColgan tries to avoid it.
Eriksson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McColgan checks a leg kick nicely.
McColgan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Eriksson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Eriksson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A swing and a miss from Eriksson.
Eriksson throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling McColgan to counter with a crisp jab.
McColgan walks into a straight right hand from Eriksson.
Eriksson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Eriksson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eriksson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McColgan moves away.
McColgan swings for the body but Eriksson moves out of range.
McColgan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McColgan misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Eriksson dominated that round.
That's time! Eriksson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.


Eriksson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Eriksson is looking to slow McColgan down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Eriksson.
Eriksson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eriksson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McColgan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Eriksson.
McColgan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Eriksson's sensitive parts.
McColgan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Eriksson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McColgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Eriksson.
McColgan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eriksson counters with an inside leg kick.
McColgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eriksson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eriksson throws a lazy head kick
and McColgan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eriksson thinking.
Eriksson slips a jab from McColgan.
McColgan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eriksson throws out a leg kick but McColgan moves out of range and Eriksson only half commits.
Eriksson looks for the body kick but McColgan saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson looks to land a body kick but McColgan moved away.
Eriksson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McColgan swivels and escapes.
Eriksson lands with a cross.
Eriksson lands a nice looking body shot.
McColgan connects with a nice looking jab.
McColgan misses the jab.
Eriksson throws a hook but McColgan avoids it easily.
McColgan moves out of range as Eriksson throws a body kick.
McColgan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Eriksson.
Eriksson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McColgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McColgan lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Eriksson lands a glancing blow to the side of McColgan's head.
McColgan throws out a loose jab but Eriksson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eriksson misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McColgan cracks a nice hook into Eriksson's ribs.
Eriksson throws out a leg kick but McColgan moves out of range and Eriksson only half commits.
McColgan throws a nice inside leg kick.
McColgan cracks Eriksson with an open hand slap.

It looks like Karl Eriksson has been cut.
Eriksson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McColgan connects with a body shot that sends Eriksson's belly button to the back.
McColgan avoids the body shot from Eriksson.
A slow jab from Eriksson misses its intended target.
McColgan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eriksson.
Eriksson misses with a lunging right hand
and McColgan counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eriksson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Eriksson misses with a low kick.
Eriksson lands a head kick. McColgan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Eriksson throws a jab when McColgan was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eriksson. McColgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karl Eriksson is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McColgan stuffs the takedown attempt from Eriksson. Eriksson gets slowly back to his feet.
Eriksson checks a leg kick.
Eriksson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eriksson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Eriksson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Eriksson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McColgan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eriksson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eriksson is looking to chop away at McColgan's legs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McColgan.
McColgan throws a leg kick which misses Eriksson's front leg but catches the back leg as Eriksson tries to avoid it.
McColgan lands a nice shot to the body.
McColgan throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. McColgan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Eriksson gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson lunges at McColgan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McColgan's hand.
McColgan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eriksson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McColgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eriksson.
McColgan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Eriksson on the side of the head.
McColgan dips to his left and cracks Eriksson with an uppercut!
McColgan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good work by McColgan as he checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Eriksson.
Eriksson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Eriksson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McColgan scores with a push kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McColgan lands a jab to Eriksson's midsection.
McColgan lands with a hook. Eriksson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McColgan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky McColgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Karl Eriksson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.


McColgan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McColgan wants to slow Eriksson down by chopping away at his legs.
McColgan thuds a left hand into Eriksson's body.
McColgan fakes the leg kick and cracks Eriksson in the body.
Jab by McColgan.
McColgan connects with a solid leg kick.
McColgan misses with an attempted mid kick.
McColgan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eriksson drops his hands momentarily and McColgan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McColgan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McColgan throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Eriksson crashing down! Eriksson tries to stagger back to his feet but McColgan just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Eriksson asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky McColgan!
Rocky McColgan is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Rocky McColgan 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.
In defeat, Karl Eriksson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Eriksson looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Eriksson backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Yamaji's temple! It sends Yamaji violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Eriksson celebrates and the doctors try to help Yamaji!'.
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Maczynsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinz Doofenshmirtz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maczynsky's entrance music is Hymn. A fine choice. Mike Maczynsky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



201 cm
26
232 lbs
17 - 3 - 0
190 cm
25
245 lbs
11 - 3 - 0
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank


VIRAL COMBAT
Hellbent


Hellbent
VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR


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 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Maczynsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Heinz Doofenshmirtz!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maczynsky slips under a jab from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz 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.
Maczynsky fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Doofenshmirtz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maczynsky has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nordic Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Maczynsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doofenshmirtz throws out the jab.
Doofenshmirtz avoids the head kick by Maczynsky.
Doofenshmirtz looks to throw the jab but Maczynsky is out of range.
Maczynsky walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Doofenshmirtz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maczynsky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Doofenshmirtz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Doofenshmirtz throws a low kick but Maczynsky avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Doofenshmirtz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maczynsky looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Doofenshmirtz swings around for an armbar but Maczynsky sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Doofenshmirtz's guard.

Doofenshmirtz has an active guard here but Maczynsky has managed to pass into half guard.
Doofenshmirtz wants to improve his position but Maczynsky is controlling well.

Doofenshmirtz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maczynsky pulls his head out easily.
Maczynsky takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Doofenshmirtz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maczynsky is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz is trying to get back to full guard.
Maczynsky will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maczynsky controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doofenshmirtz moves into full guard.
Doofenshmirtz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maczynsky controls the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doofenshmirtz trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Doofenshmirtz has his foot on Maczynsky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maczynsky works his way back into a safe position though.
Doofenshmirtz wants to sweep but no luck.
Doofenshmirtz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Doofenshmirtz is looking to sweep but instead, Maczynsky has passed into half guard.
Doofenshmirtz tries to roll over but Maczynsky keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Doofenshmirtz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Doofenshmirtz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maczynsky passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maczynsky in particular looking to stall.
Doofenshmirtz wants to get back to full guard.
Doofenshmirtz is trying to maintain the position but Maczynsky is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doofenshmirtz tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Maczynsky has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Maczynsky controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heinz Doofenshmirtz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!


Doofenshmirtz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maczynsky.
Maczynsky shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Doofenshmirtz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maczynsky sprawls well. Maczynsky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doofenshmirtz gets slowly back to his feet.
Maczynsky walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Doofenshmirtz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maczynsky lands a jab.
Maczynsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maczynsky throws a body kick that misses
and Doofenshmirtz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doofenshmirtz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maczynsky.
Maczynsky swings for the body but Doofenshmirtz moves out of range.
A low kick from Maczynsky is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Doofenshmirtz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doofenshmirtz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maczynsky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Doofenshmirtz can pounce on him.
Doofenshmirtz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz missing with a left hand there. Maczynsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Maczynsky.
Doofenshmirtz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maczynsky loads up on a big right hand but Doofenshmirtz slips the punch.
Doofenshmirtz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doofenshmirtz throws a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maczynsky.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maczynsky scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Heinz Doofenshmirtz has been cut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Doofenshmirtz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz throws a leg kick but Maczynsky moved away.
Maczynsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maczynsky throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mike Maczynsky is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick from Maczynsky misses.
Doofenshmirtz tries to bum rush Maczynsky with a series of wild strikes but Maczynsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maczynsky tries a head kick but it misses.
Doofenshmirtz shoots in for a double leg but Maczynsky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doofenshmirtz swings widly with a right hand
and Maczynsky counters with a nice body kick.
Doofenshmirtz lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maczynsky lands a big head kick that sends Doofenshmirtz tumbling to the mat! Maczynsky takes a step backwards and waves Doofenshmirtz back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Doofenshmirtz is rocked!
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!
Doofenshmirtz throws a body kick that misses.
Doofenshmirtz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mike Maczynsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heinz Doofenshmirtz.
Maczynsky misses with a head kick.
Doofenshmirtz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maczynsky.
Maczynsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Doofenshmirtz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Doofenshmirtz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maczynsky's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Maczynsky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Heinz Doofenshmirtz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!


Maczynsky throws a head kick but Doofenshmirtz moves out of range.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a low kick.
Doofenshmirtz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maczynsky.
Doofenshmirtz throws a low kick, looking for Maczynsky's leg but Maczynsky calmly moves out of range.
Maczynsky throws a leg kick that misses.
Doofenshmirtz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Maczynsky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maczynsky throws a head kick that misses
and Doofenshmirtz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maczynsky.
Maczynsky tries a low kick but Doofenshmirtz avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz tries a head kick but it misses.
Doofenshmirtz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maczynsky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Doofenshmirtz 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.
Doofenshmirtz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Doofenshmirtz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maczynsky sprawls well. Maczynsky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doofenshmirtz gets slowly back to his feet.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a body kick.
Maczynsky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doofenshmirtz at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maczynsky tries a low kick but Doofenshmirtz avoids it.
Doofenshmirtz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doofenshmirtz blocks a head kick by Maczynsky.
Maczynsky tries a head kick but it misses.
Maczynsky throws the kick towards the body but Doofenshmirtz avoids it.
Maczynsky takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doofenshmirtz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Doofenshmirtz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maczynsky pinned against the cage. Maczynsky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz moves out of range of the leg kick from Maczynsky.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maczynsky moves out of range of the body kick.
Doofenshmirtz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maczynsky avoids a kick to the body.
Doofenshmirtz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doofenshmirtz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Maczynsky.
Doofenshmirtz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Doofenshmirtz or perhaps it was just good defense by Maczynsky, which made it look bad.
Mike Maczynsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heinz Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz shoots in looking for a takedown but Maczynsky manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Doofenshmirtz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Doofenshmirtz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maczynsky misses with a leg kick.
A low kick from Doofenshmirtz misses
and Maczynsky counters with a straight right hand.
Mike Maczynsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good leg kick by Maczynsky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maczynsky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maczynsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Maczynsky showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maczynsky 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Maczynsky!

After winning the bout, Mike Maczynsky thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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