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MMA Helsinki - 37 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jouni Rytkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ibson Preuss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ibson Preuss will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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220 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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207 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jouni Rytkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ibson Preuss!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rytkonen connects with the punch.
Rytkonen swinging wildly here.
Rytkonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Preuss keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rytkonen throws a body punch but Preuss moves out of range.
Rytkonen with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Preuss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Preuss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Preuss fails in his attempt to clinch.
Preuss misses with a body punch
and Rytkonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rytkonen lands with a nice combination. Preuss backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Ibson Preuss has been cut.
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!
Preuss swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rytkonen.
Preuss connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rytkonen. Rytkonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rytkonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Preuss.
Preuss cracks Rytkonen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Preuss has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rytkonen to stand back up!
Rytkonen is rocked!
It looks like Jouni Rytkonen has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preuss takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Preuss doesn't manage to clinch there - Rytkonen circles away.
Preuss walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Rytkonen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Preuss swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Rytkonen's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibson Preuss!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Makkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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215 lbs
4 - 2 - 1 |
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205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricardo Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Makkonen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makkonen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Santana walks into a straight right hand from Makkonen.
It looks like Ricardo Santana has been cut.
Santana buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Santana throws a jab when Makkonen was well out of range.
Santana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Santana throws a looping overhand right but Makkonen ducks down to avoid it.
Makkonen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big left from Makkonen misses.
Some wild striking there from Makkonen.
Makkonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santana connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Santana lands.
Makkonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makkonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santana throws out the jab.
Santana avoids the body shot from Makkonen.
Makkonen misses with the combination.
Makkonen lands a slapping body shot.
Makkonen moves away from the strike by Santana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana throws a shot from downtown. Makkonen moves away and avoids it.
Makkonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Makkonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Santana ducks under a wild hook from Makkonen.
Makkonen misses with a two punch combination.
Santana scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Makkonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Santana off the cage and back into range.
Santana throws a quick inside leg kick.
Santana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makkonen lands with a cross.
The fighters circling - Santana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makkonen tries to bum rush Santana with a series of wild strikes but Santana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Santana.
Santana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Danga de danga de dang - Makkonen scores with a four punch combination!
Makkonen misses with a wild combination.
Santana lands a head kick. Makkonen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makkonen throws a shot from downtown. Santana moves away and avoids it.
Santana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makkonen throws out the jab.
Makkonen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Santana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Santana. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Santana.
Santana throws a hook but Makkonen blocks it.
Santana loads up on a big right hand but Makkonen slips the punch.
Santana throws out a loose jab but Makkonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makkonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makkonen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Santana sends Makkonen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Santana is motioning to the referee to let Makkonen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Makkonen is rocked!
It looks like Sam Makkonen has been cut.
Santana feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Makkonen's calf.
Santana missing with a left hand there. Makkonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makkonen defending well as Santana loads up on a big left hand.
Makkonen staying out of range there.
Makkonen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Makkonen looks winded!
Santana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makkonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santana circles away quickly and effectively.
Santana tests Makkonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Makkonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Makkonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santana.
Santana lands a jab to the head.
Makkonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Santana finish him?
Makkonen misses with a few strikes there.
Makkonen seems to have recovered his senses.
Makkonen misses with a right hand
and Santana makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Santana.
Santana thows a body kick. Makkonen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Santana drops Makkonen with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Makkonen! Santana dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Santana!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reza Karimi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Silava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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184 lbs
10 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reza Karimi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Silava!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silava fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karimi throws a lazy right hand but Silava sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Silava.
Silava thuds a left hand into Karimi's body.
Karimi misses with a right hand
and Silava counters with an inside leg kick.
Karimi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silava fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karimi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silava was covering up waiting for the punch and Karimi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Karimi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Karimi drops back looking for a leg! Silava is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silava manages to kick Karimi off! Karimi jumps back into Silava's guard.
Karimi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Karimi trying to control the position from guard on top but Silava is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karimi drops back looking for a leg! Silava is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silava manages to kick Karimi off! Karimi jumps back into Silava's guard.
Karimi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Silava clinches up with Karimi and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silava using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Karimi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karimi is trying to pull guard but Silava has him pressed against the cage.
Silava tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karimi avoids it.
Silava pushes off an throws an elbow but Karimi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've been informed that Silava has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Karimi jumps guard.
Karimi is looking for a triangle but Silava pushes his legs off easily.
Karimi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silava wants to control from the top but Karimi keeps moving.
Karimi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Silava frees his head nicely. Oh but Karimi has switched to an armbar! Silava is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Reza Karimi!
After the fight, Reza Karimi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael MacRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maksim Zotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacRoberts comes to the cage accompanied by God Save the Queen by The Sex Pistols. Zotov has chosen Мы расправи as his entrance music. Maksim Zotov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 lbs
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137 lbs
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Decent wrestler
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
20 - 28 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MacRoberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maksim Zotov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacRoberts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MacRoberts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zotov throws a leg kick but MacRoberts sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zotov scores with a nice body kick.
Zotov moves into the clinch successfully.
Zotov jumps guard but MacRoberts stands there with Zotov around his waist. Zotov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
MacRoberts tries to break free but Zotov pushes him back against the cage.
MacRoberts breaks the clinch.
MacRoberts throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zotov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zotov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zotov looks for the body kick but MacRoberts saw that one coming.
Zotov tries to clinch there but MacRoberts circles away.
Zotov lands with a nice body punch.
Zotov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
MacRoberts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zotov. Zotov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zotov feints and then cracks MacRoberts's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacRoberts down.
Nice body kick there by Zotov.
Zotov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacRoberts sprawls well. MacRoberts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zotov gets slowly back to his feet.
Zotov connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRoberts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Michael MacRoberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksim Zotov.
MacRoberts misses the shot to the body.
Zotov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MacRoberts scores with a body shot.
MacRoberts lands a nice looking body shot.
Michael MacRoberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zotov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacRoberts as he avoids it easily.
MacRoberts darts in and clinches Zotov up against the cage.
MacRoberts blocking some punches.
MacRoberts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zotov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MacRoberts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
MacRoberts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacRoberts breaks from the clinch.
MacRoberts moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MacRoberts thuds a left hand into Zotov's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacRoberts lands a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from MacRoberts.
Zotov looks to land a body kick but MacRoberts moved away.
MacRoberts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacRoberts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacRoberts gets a clinch.
Zotov prevents MacRoberts from breaking the clinch.
Zotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zotov wants to stall.
MacRoberts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zotov has him pressed against the cage.
MacRoberts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacRoberts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zotov thuds his shin into the meat of MacRoberts's side.
A decent looking body kick lands there for MacRoberts.
A good leg kick by Zotov.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacRoberts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacRoberts throws a nice looking combination but Zotov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maksim Zotov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zotov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
MacRoberts just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zotov. That's going to slow MacRoberts down.
MacRoberts tries to clinch but Zotov moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zotov doesn't manage to clinch there - MacRoberts circles away.
Zotov wants to land a leg kick but MacRoberts is out of range.
Zotov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zotov trying to control the position but MacRoberts is working away.
Zotov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Zotov laying and praying for a moment but MacRoberts takes advantage and regains half guard.
Zotov wants to take a breather but MacRoberts is having none of it.
Zotov is trying to work for a kimura but MacRoberts is defending well.
Zotov trying to mount his opponent but MacRoberts defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zotov prevents MacRoberts from standing back up.
MacRoberts is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at SWF GYM - JUDO 'n' MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Zotov trying to control from half guard but MacRoberts is working away.
MacRoberts makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
MacRoberts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacRoberts misses with the combination.
MacRoberts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zotov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zotov looking to throw knees to the head but MacRoberts is blocking nicely.
MacRoberts manages to break the clinch.
Zotov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zotov throws the kick towards the body but MacRoberts avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael MacRoberts dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
MacRoberts connects with a looping right hand.
MacRoberts lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
MacRoberts is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
MacRoberts scores with a jab to the jaw.
MacRoberts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zotov.
Good leg kick by Zotov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice uppercut lands for MacRoberts. That snapped Zotov's head back.
Michael MacRoberts is winning the standup battle so far.
MacRoberts clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zotov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zotov stalling in the clinch but MacRoberts improves position.
MacRoberts is trying to push Zotov away but Zotov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on MacRoberts's face as he tries to break the clinch.
MacRoberts breaks the clinch.
Jab from MacRoberts.
Zotov misses with a low kick.
MacRoberts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zotov can do to turn this around?
MacRoberts misses with a body shot.
MacRoberts throws a right hand that Zotov ducks under and follows up with a left that Zotov also avoids with ease.
MacRoberts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
MacRoberts wants to clinch.
MacRoberts lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRoberts throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zotov shoots in for a double leg but MacRoberts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zotov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zotov throws a solid leg kick but MacRoberts takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zotov.
Zotov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
MacRoberts thuds his right hand into Zotov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zotov scoring well with a low kick there.
MacRoberts closes the distance and clinches.
Zotov misses with some punches.
Zotov throws a punch but it's blocked by MacRoberts.
Zotov is trying to stall.
MacRoberts manages to break the clinch.
MacRoberts clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacRoberts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacRoberts is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A clash of legs there as Zotov blocks the low kick.
Zotov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
MacRoberts throws a body punch but Zotov moves out of range.
MacRoberts checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zotov moves into the clinch.
MacRoberts lands a damaging elbow.
Zotov tries a body shot but MacRoberts blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
MacRoberts blocking some punches.
MacRoberts working hard to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
MacRoberts tries to circle away but Zotov has him pinned against the cage.
MacRoberts is trying to break the clinch but Zotov is controlling him.
MacRoberts wants to break free but Zotov has control.
MacRoberts breaks from the clinch.
Zotov throws a leg kick but MacRoberts checks it.
A big right from MacRoberts misses.
MacRoberts attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zotov tries to score with a low kick but MacRoberts moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Zotov with that takedown attempt.
Zotov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zotov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacRoberts, who protects the arm well.
MacRoberts tries to escape but Zotov is in control.
MacRoberts stops Zotov from passing to mount.
MacRoberts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zotov on the ground.
MacRoberts wants to get back to his feet.
Zotov trying to control the position but MacRoberts is working away.
MacRoberts pushes Zotov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zotov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zotov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacRoberts, who protects the arm well.
MacRoberts tries to escape but Zotov is in control.
Zotov wants to control but MacRoberts is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacRoberts wants to get back to his feet but Zotov drags him back down.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
MacRoberts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MacRoberts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zotov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacRoberts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael MacRoberts dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Zotov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacRoberts but MacRoberts pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zotov throws a low kick, looking for MacRoberts's leg but MacRoberts calmly moves out of range.
Zotov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacRoberts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zotov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zotov closes the distance and clinches up with MacRoberts, looking for a takedown. Zotov pushes MacRoberts against the cage but MacRoberts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MacRoberts connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zotov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
MacRoberts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zotov throws a leg kick but MacRoberts moved away.
Nice takedown defense from MacRoberts. No joy for Zotov on that attempt.
Michael MacRoberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksim Zotov.
MacRoberts lands an overhand right.
MacRoberts tries to clinch up.
MacRoberts tries to close the distance and clinch but Zotov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zotov shoots in for a takedown but MacRoberts shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zotov throws a leg kick that misses.
That kick from Zotov tenderised MacRoberts's leg. MacRoberts is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacRoberts lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
MacRoberts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zotov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zotov tries a low kick but MacRoberts avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRoberts lands with an overhand left.
Zotov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacRoberts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zotov moves out of range of the body kick.
Zotov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
MacRoberts throws a body punch but Zotov moves out of range.
Zotov throws a sloppy head kick and MacRoberts moves out of range easily.
Zotov shoots in but no luck this time.
MacRoberts tests Zotov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacRoberts tries to clinch but Zotov is having none of it.
Zotov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as MacRoberts checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
MacRoberts scores with a jab to the head.
MacRoberts blocks a leg kick.
A jab from MacRoberts does it's job there.
MacRoberts works the jab nicely.
MacRoberts throws a good cross that connects.
MacRoberts is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zotov looks for the body kick but MacRoberts saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zotov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
MacRoberts attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zotov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacRoberts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zotov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacRoberts.
MacRoberts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zotov.
MacRoberts blocks a head kick by Zotov.
Zotov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting MacRoberts counter with a right hand.
MacRoberts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zotov manages to avoid it.
Zotov blocks a low kick nicely.
MacRoberts misses with a low kick.
Zotov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zotov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zotov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
MacRoberts wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zotov wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacRoberts keeps working.
Zotov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. MacRoberts tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Zotov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maksim Zotov!
A less than humble Maksim Zotov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Michael MacRoberts stepped up to the mic, saying 'Where's my Guinness, yo bitches'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jin Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reinhart Vult (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vult has chosen War Machine by KISS as his entrance music. Jin Kim has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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40
220 lbs
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37
222 lbs
19 - 20 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 40 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jin Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Reinhart Vult!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vult instigates a clinch.
Kim manages to break the clinch.
Vult looks to land a combination but Kim avoids it well.
Vult has closed the distance and engaged Kim in a clinch.
Vult lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kim.
Vult struggles to land a body shot inside as Kim controls his hands.
Kim is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vult gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vult looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vult pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vult fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kim, pushing him back against the cage.
Kim is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vult is defending well.
Vult pushes Kim back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vult is pressed up against the cage. Kim has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vult down to the mat. Vult avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've been hearing reports that Kim has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vult lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kim circles away quickly and effectively.
Kim shoots in but no luck this time.
Vult throws a series of strikes that have Kim backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vult closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vult pushes off an throws an elbow but Kim leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vult has had enough of the clinch but Kim keeps him there for the moment.
Vult's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vult instigates a clinch.
Vult makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kim gets through Vult's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vult lands a knee to the body.
Kim fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kim tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vult pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vult is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kim is trying to break the clinch but Vult is controlling him.
Kim is trying to drag Vult to the mat but Vult just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kim goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vult prevents it.
Vult lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kim has Vult pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kim pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vult tumbling to the mat - Kim dives into Vult's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kim lands a couple of elbows.
Vult is looking to stand up but Kim isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vult utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kim might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Vult is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vult is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kim passes Vult's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kim missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vult taking some punishment here, with Kim in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vult is trying to stand.
Kim is trying to work for a kimura but Vult is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kim in particular looking to stall.
Vult has hold of Kim's hands but Kim slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kim is keen to just control but Vult is a slippery customer.
Kim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vult knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kim seems to be looking for submissions.
Vult wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reinhart Vult dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A punch combination from Vult misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kim.
Vult has Kim up against the cage in a clinch.
Vult throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kim as Vult tries to tie him up.
Kim tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vult breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kim gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kim finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jin Kim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim throws a right and a left that Vult avoids nicely.
Kim looks for a takedown but Vult sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kim swats away the attempt to clinch by Vult.
Kim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vult has managed to clinch.
Vult lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Vult's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vult lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kim pulls Vult into guard.
Vult must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vult avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vult wants to stand but Kim is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vult wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Vult would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vult is one step ahead there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kim seems keen to control Vult's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kim looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vult manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kim has Vult in his guard.
Kim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vult wants to stand but Kim has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vult is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reinhart Vult showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vult tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kim gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vult stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vult wants it to stay on the feet.
Kim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vult avoids it really well and circles away.
Kim looks to throw the jab but Vult is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vult tries to close the distance and clinch but Kim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vult lunges at Kim with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kim's hand.
Vult misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vult rushes Kim and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vult connects with a knee to the head.
Kim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vult fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kim gets tackled into the cage by Vult. Vult maintains the clinch.
Kim jumps guard.
Vult wants to stand but Kim is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vult won't allow Kim to sweep him here.
Vult wants to stand but Kim is controlling his posture from full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kim looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vult working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kim.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Vult is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vult is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kim passes Vult's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kim trying to advance position but Vult counters by regaining guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kim makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reinhart Vult.
I've got Vult winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reinhart Vult!
Reinhart Vult very nearly forgot to thank Milwaukee's Best Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Kakkipylly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Firmly Grasping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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30
194 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
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22
195 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku Kakkipylly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Firmly Grasping!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grasping will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kakkipylly is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kakkipylly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grasping throws a one two combo.
Kakkipylly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kakkipylly lands with a nice body kick.
Nice body punch from Grasping.
Grasping throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Firmly Grasping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grasping just misses with a punch to the body.
Grasping avoids the head kick by Kakkipylly.
Grasping scores with a hook to the body. Kakkipylly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grasping moves out of range as Kakkipylly throws a body kick.
Kakkipylly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grasping to score with a decent uppercut.
Grasping misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kakkipylly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grasping scores with a decent looking hook.
Kakkipylly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakkipylly throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grasping throws a right hand that Kakkipylly ducks under and follows up with a left that Kakkipylly also avoids with ease.
Kakkipylly keeps Grasping at a distance using the push kick.
Kakkipylly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grasping manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grasping throws a body punch but Kakkipylly moves out of range.
Kakkipylly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot by Grasping.
Kakkipylly doesn't manage to clinch there - Grasping circles away.
Grasping misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kakkipylly.
Grasping just misses with a punch to the body.
Grasping catches Kakkipylly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kakkipylly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kakkipylly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grasping throws a body punch but Kakkipylly moves out of range.
Grasping loads up on a big right hand but Kakkipylly slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Kakkipylly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grasping throws a right and a left that Kakkipylly avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kakkipylly takes one on the button.
Kakkipylly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kakkipylly pushes Grasping away with a front kick.
Kakkipylly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grasping changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kakkipylly tries to avoid it but Grasping manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kakkipylly to the ground. Kakkipylly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grasping looks to score with a jab to the body but Kakkipylly is just out of range.
Grasping takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Grasping misses.
Grasping tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kakkipylly was well out of range. Poor timing from Grasping.
Grasping connects with a body shot.
Kakkipylly tries to clinch there but Grasping circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kakkipylly.
Kakkipylly drops his hands momentarily and Grasping takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grasping pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakkipylly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grasping has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kakkipylly lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kakkipylly tries a low kick but Grasping avoids it.
Grasping swings for the body but Kakkipylly moves out of range.
Kakkipylly scores with a nice body kick.
Grasping throws a hook to the side of Kakkipylly's head but Kakkipylly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kakkipylly scores with a leg kick.
Grasping swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grasping just misses with a punch to the body.
Kakkipylly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grasping has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grasping looks to score with a jab to the body but Kakkipylly is just out of range.
Grasping misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kakkipylly connects with a solid leg kick.
Kakkipylly lands a nice looking body kick.
Grasping misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakkipylly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakkipylly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kakkipylly lands an elbow inside that Grasping shrugs off.
Kakkipylly content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kakkipylly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kakkipylly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grasping swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kakkipylly lands a leg kick that knocks Grasping off balance momentarily.
Grasping lands a slapping body shot.
Kakkipylly moves in looking to clinch but Grasping pushes him off.
Grasping misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pikku Kakkipylly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grasping looks to land a left hand but Kakkipylly moved out of range nicely.
Kakkipylly stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kakkipylly wants it to stay on the feet.
Pikku Kakkipylly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Firmly Grasping.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kakkipylly throws a leg kick which misses Grasping's front leg but catches the back leg as Grasping tries to avoid it.
Grasping swings for the body but Kakkipylly moves out of range.
Grasping steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kakkipylly. That one must have hurt.
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 Pikku Kakkipylly will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Grasping scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kakkipylly throws a nice head kick!
Grasping takes a kick to the side of the head.
Grasping scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Grasping has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kakkipylly.
No joy there for Grasping, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grasping misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kakkipylly.
Kakkipylly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grasping.
Grasping stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kakkipylly.
A head kick from Kakkipylly lands but Grasping takes it in his stride.
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!
Kakkipylly throws a head kick but Grasping moves out of range.
Grasping avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grasping takes a swing at Kakkipylly's ribcage but misses.
Kakkipylly connects with a high kick.
Grasping throws a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kakkipylly, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakkipylly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grasping.
A big left from Grasping misses.
Grasping misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kakkipylly.
Kakkipylly rushes Grasping and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grasping avoids a wild elbow strike from Kakkipylly.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kakkipylly.
Grasping blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Kakkipylly.
Grasping managing to block the knees to the body from Kakkipylly.
Grasping managing to block the knees to the body from Kakkipylly.
A shot in the inside from Grasping.
Grasping's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kakkipylly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kakkipylly breaks from the clinch.
Grasping lands with an overhand left.
Grasping throws a shot from downtown. Kakkipylly moves away and avoids it.
Kakkipylly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Firmly Grasping seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grasping misses with a wild body shot.
Kakkipylly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grasping fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kakkipylly manages to avoid it.
Grasping throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Grasping misses its intended target.
Kakkipylly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grasping sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Grasping is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kakkipylly rather than just go for the knockout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kakkipylly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grasping jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kakkipylly instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Grasping's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kakkipylly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kakkipylly prevents the takedown attempt.
Grasping tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kakkipylly's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Grasping.
Kakkipylly breaks the clinch.
Grasping throws a body shot but no joy.
Grasping looks to land a combination but Kakkipylly avoids it well.
Kakkipylly throws a head kick that misses.
Kakkipylly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grasping cracks a nice hook into Kakkipylly's ribs.
Kakkipylly throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grasping throws a body shot but no joy.
Grasping scores with a hook to the body. Kakkipylly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kakkipylly lands a front kick.
Grasping misses with a looping left.
Grasping misses with a straight right.
Grasping fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kakkipylly manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grasping misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kakkipylly.
Kakkipylly thows a body kick. Grasping tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Grasping is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakkipylly throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Kakkipylly.
Grasping throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kakkipylly.
A lazy body kick from Kakkipylly
so Grasping counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kakkipylly looking to control.
Grasping prevents Kakkipylly from getting back to his feet.
Kakkipylly has his hands on Grasping's head, controlling the position.
Kakkipylly 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grasping accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pikku Kakkipylly will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A combination from Grasping does no damage.
Grasping stuns Kakkipylly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kakkipylly throws a leg kick which misses Grasping's front leg but catches the back leg as Grasping tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Grasping misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grasping. Kakkipylly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kakkipylly leaves Grasping with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Kakkipylly.
Grasping throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grasping misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakkipylly throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grasping.
Kakkipylly thuds his shin into the meat of Grasping's side.
Kakkipylly takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grasping sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Grasping takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kakkipylly. Grasping shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakkipylly tries to clinch up.
Grasping sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Grasping fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kakkipylly manages to avoid it.
Kakkipylly lands with a nice body kick.
Kakkipylly slips a jab and a cross from Grasping.
Kakkipylly lands with a kick to the temple. Grasping shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kakkipylly moves in looking to clinch but Grasping pushes him off.
Grasping takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Grasping swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grasping throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kakkipylly throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kakkipylly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grasping just misses with a punch to the body.
Kakkipylly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakkipylly tries to clinch there but Grasping circles away.
Kakkipylly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grasping, pushing him back against the cage.
Grasping is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kakkipylly missing with knees to the body.
Pikku Kakkipylly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kakkipylly lands an elbow that stopped Grasping in his tracks for a moment.
Kakkipylly lands an elbow that stopped Grasping in his tracks for a moment.
Kakkipylly breaks from the clinch.
Kakkipylly throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kakkipylly moves in looking to clinch but Grasping pushes him off.
Kakkipylly tries to clinch up
and Grasping counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grasping lands a nice short elbow.
Grasping is looking to take a break and control but Kakkipylly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grasping is working for a submission of some sort.
Kakkipylly is trying to stand.
Grasping is thwarting Kakkipylly's attempts to control the position.
Kakkipylly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grasping.
Grasping wants to pass to mount but Kakkipylly is defending the position.
Kakkipylly keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kakkipylly kicks off Grasping and gets to his feet.
Firmly Grasping has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakkipylly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Grasping looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kakkipylly wants to clinch up but Grasping keeps it at a distance.
Kakkipylly closes the distance and pushes Grasping back into the cage.
Kakkipylly lands an elbow inside that Grasping shrugs off.
Kakkipylly misses with an elbow strike.
Grasping takes an elbow to the temple.
Kakkipylly tries to land knees in the clinch but Grasping avoids the damage to the body.
Grasping avoids a wild elbow strike from Kakkipylly.
Grasping tries to work over Kakkipylly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakkipylly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kakkipylly throws a sloppy head kick and Grasping moves out of range easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kakkipylly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pikku Kakkipylly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kakkipylly, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pikku Kakkipylly!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slice Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan comes to the cage accompanied by Flight of the Valkyries. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Bryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kimbo Slice Jr!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryan cracks the inside of Slice Jr's front leg.
Slice Jr throws a body punch but Bryan moves out of range.
Slice Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bryan on the side of the head.
It looks like Daniel Bryan has been cut.
Slice Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Bryan tries for a takedown but Slice Jr circles away easily
and Slice Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Slice Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bryan throws out a loose jab but Slice Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slice Jr takes a swing at Bryan's ribcage but misses.
Slice Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Slice Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Slice Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bryan is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slice Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oh Bryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slice Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Bryan seems to have got his legs back now.
Slice Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bryan 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 Slice Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slice Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bryan misses with a body punch
and Slice Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Slice Jr 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.
Slice Jr jabs Bryan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bryan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bryan misses with a few strikes there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slice Jr.
Slice Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Bryan dodges the punch combination from Slice Jr.
Slice Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bryan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slice Jr's sensitive parts.
Slice Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bryan.
Bryan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Slice Jr throws a shot to the body.
Slice Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Slice Jr lands a jab.
Daniel Bryan's cut is getting worse.
Slice Jr scores with a hook to the body. Bryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryan dives in and scores a takedown into Slice Jr's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryan is working Slice Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Slice Jr managing to control the position.
Bryan prevents Slice Jr from getting back to his feet.
Slice Jr has Bryan pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bryan is controlling him.
Bryan distracts Slice Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Slice Jr is trying to control the position but Bryan postures up.
Slice Jr pulls Bryan in to control the position.
Slice Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bryan has passed into side control.
Slice Jr tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bryan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Slice Jr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Slice Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Bryan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bryan is chipping away with strikes.
Slice Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slice Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Bryan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slice Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
No joy there for Slice Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slice Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bryan.
Slice Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Slice Jr.
Slice Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bryan tries to clinch up but Slice Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Bryan lands a really nice looking cross but Slice Jr seems unphased.
Slice Jr is rocked!
Bryan lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Slice Jr head around and knocks him out cold! Bryan hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Bryan!
Post fight, Daniel Bryan stared into the camera and said 'YES! YES! YES!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaka Pheu Pheu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaka Pheu Pheu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesus Rios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Kaka Pheu Pheu!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rios throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Rios misses.
Rios looks to score with a jab to the body but Pheu Pheu is just out of range.
Rios throws a hook to the side of Pheu Pheu's head but Pheu Pheu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pheu Pheu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rios.
Pheu Pheu connects with an inside leg kick.
Rios on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pheu Pheu misses the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Pheu Pheu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pheu Pheu tries for a takedown but Rios sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rios rushes Pheu Pheu and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rios.
Rios tries to work over Pheu Pheu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pheu Pheu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pheu Pheu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Pheu Pheu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rios or not.
Rios blocks an uppercut.
Pheu Pheu tries to work over Rios's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rios misses with a body punch.
Rios throws a head punch that misses.
Pheu Pheu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rios swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pheu Pheu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rios.
Pheu Pheu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
I was talking to Rios's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rios tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rios works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rios tries a body shot but Pheu Pheu blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rios.
Rios tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pheu Pheu's elbow.
Rios tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pheu Pheu's elbow.
Rios tries to stall but Pheu Pheu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rios lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pheu Pheu backwards.
Rios tries to work over Pheu Pheu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pheu Pheu scores with a shot to the side of Rios's head.
Pheu Pheu misses with some punches.
Pheu Pheu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rios tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pheu Pheu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pheu Pheu lands with a right to the head.
Rios misses with the head strike.
Pheu Pheu prevents a body shot from Rios.
A short right from Rios on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Rios.
Pheu Pheu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rios struggles to land a body shot inside as Pheu Pheu controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Rios scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Rios.
Pheu Pheu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Rios.
Pheu Pheu blocks a body shot from Rios.
Rios lands a nice uppercut.
Rios tries to work over Pheu Pheu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rios tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pheu Pheu's elbow.
Good body shot from Pheu Pheu.
Rios tries to work over Pheu Pheu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pheu Pheu swings wildly with an uppercut but Rios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rios tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rios.
Rios misses with a punch to the body.
Rios is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pheu Pheu.
Rios looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rios makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pheu Pheu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rios struggles to land a body shot inside as Pheu Pheu controls his hands.
Rios blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rios working aggressively here.
Pheu Pheu working aggressively here.
Rios works on Pheu Pheu's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Rios.
A right hook to the body lands for Rios.
Pheu Pheu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rios has a couple of punches blocked by Pheu Pheu.
Rios misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rios tries to work over Pheu Pheu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rios throws a punch but it's blocked by Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Rios dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rios has closed the distance and engaged Pheu Pheu in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Rios.
Pheu Pheu takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Kaka Pheu Pheu has been cut.
Pheu Pheu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rios misses with a punch on the inside.
Pheu Pheu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rios.
Pheu Pheu swings wildly with an uppercut but Rios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pheu Pheu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Rios.
Pheu Pheu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios tries to throw a body punch but Pheu Pheu avoids it by throwing Rios back against the cage.
Pheu Pheu misses with a punch to the body.
Rios misses with some punches.
Rios working aggressively here.
Rios goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rios swings wildly with an uppercut but Pheu Pheu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pheu Pheu blocks a body shot from Rios.
Pheu Pheu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pheu Pheu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rios misses with some punches.
Pheu Pheu prevents a body shot from Rios.
Rios scores with a shoulder strike.
Pheu Pheu prevents a body shot from Rios.
Pheu Pheu prevents a body shot from Rios.
Rios doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rios blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pheu Pheu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rios struggles to land a body shot inside as Pheu Pheu controls his hands.
Rios misses with a punch on the inside.
Rios goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rios misses with a body punch.
Pheu Pheu digs a right hand into Rios's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rios's gas tank.
Rios doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rios tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pheu Pheu's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Pheu Pheu fails to land.
Pheu Pheu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pheu Pheu.
Rios misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jesus Rios has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pheu Pheu blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rios tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pheu Pheu misses with some punches.
Rios swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rios tries a body shot but Pheu Pheu blocks it.
Rios tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pheu Pheu's elbow.
Pheu Pheu throws a punch but it's blocked by Rios.
Rios throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Rios scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rios misses with some punches.
Rios doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rios.
Pheu Pheu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pheu Pheu blocks a body shot from Rios.
Rios tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pheu Pheu's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rios.
Rios misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Rios fails to land.
Pheu Pheu lands a body shot.
Rios looking to slow down the pace here.
Rios goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rios lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pheu Pheu backwards.
Pheu Pheu blocking some punches.
Rios content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rios misses with a body punch.
Rios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pheu Pheu can do to turn this around?
Pheu Pheu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rios misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Rios.
Good body shot from Rios.
Rios working aggressively here.
Rios tries to work over Pheu Pheu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pheu Pheu tries to work over Rios's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pheu Pheu prevents a body shot from Rios.
Pheu Pheu lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Rios tries a body shot but Pheu Pheu blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pheu Pheu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu blocking some punches.
Rios misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Rios dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaka Pheu Pheu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rios ducks under a wild hook from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu lands a right hook to the body.
Rios tries to score with a low kick but Pheu Pheu moves his leg out of the way.
Pheu Pheu misses with a looping left.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pheu Pheu.
Rios wants to control but Pheu Pheu postures up.
Rios avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pheu Pheu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pheu Pheu working away.
An elbow from Pheu Pheu crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu wants to control for a moment but Rios uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Rios keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pheu Pheu is stalling here. Rios is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pheu Pheu seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rios has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Pheu Pheu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pheu Pheu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaka Pheu Pheu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rios jumps into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pheu Pheu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pheu Pheu is not content to let Rios control the position.
Pheu Pheu is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu can't do much from the bottom here.
Pheu Pheu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pheu Pheu wants to take a breather but Rios is having none of it.
Pheu Pheu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pheu Pheu drops an elbow to the side of Rios's head.
Pheu Pheu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rios's head.
Pheu Pheu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pheu Pheu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jesus Rios is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rios to regain full guard.
Pheu Pheu trying to control but Rios is working from the bottom.
Pheu Pheu wants to pass the guard but Rios is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pheu Pheu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rios's head.
Pheu Pheu throwing strikes from guard but Rios blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pheu Pheu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaka Pheu Pheu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rios 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Rios!
Jesus Rios decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giampaolo Pietravallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mads Rosenkilde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rosenkilde has chosen Danzig - 'Mother' as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Giampaolo Pietravallo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Rosenkilde!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pietravallo throws a lazy right hand but Rosenkilde sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rosenkilde throws a hook to the side of Pietravallo's head but Pietravallo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rosenkilde missing with a left hand there. Pietravallo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pietravallo throws a front kick that sends Rosenkilde stumbling back into the cage.
Pietravallo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pietravallo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rosenkilde throws a hook to the side of Pietravallo's head but Pietravallo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pietravallo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rosenkilde misses with an uppercut
and Pietravallo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pietravallo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rosenkilde keeping moving, preventing Pietravallo from controlling successfully.
Pietravallo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietravallo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pietravallo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pietravallo won't allow Rosenkilde to sweep him here.
Pietravallo tries to free his leg and advance position but Rosenkilde is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rosenkilde tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rosenkilde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pietravallo swings for the body but Rosenkilde moves out of range.
Pietravallo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rosenkilde's sensitive parts.
Pietravallo thows a body kick. Rosenkilde tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rosenkilde looks to land a left hand but Pietravallo moved out of range nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pietravallo. Rosenkilde shrugs it off though.
Pietravallo throws a lazy right hand but Rosenkilde sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pietravallo shoots in looking for a takedown. Rosenkilde tries to sprawl out of it but Pietravallo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rosenkilde manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rosenkilde pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietravallo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pietravallo wants to control from the top but Rosenkilde keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pietravallo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pietravallo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pietravallo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pietravallo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rosenkilde keeping moving, preventing Pietravallo from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietravallo is working Rosenkilde over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rosenkilde keeping moving, preventing Pietravallo from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pietravallo throws a solid leg kick but Rosenkilde takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pietravallo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rosenkilde tries to work over Pietravallo's front leg with a kick but Pietravallo checks it.
Giampaolo Pietravallo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rosenkilde scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rosenkilde drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giampaolo Pietravallo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rosenkilde connects with a nice looking jab.
Pietravallo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rosenkilde.
Pietravallo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by Pietravallo.
Rosenkilde checks a leg kick.
Rosenkilde throws an overhand right that lands on Pietravallo's shoulder, as Pietravallo tries to avoid the shot.
Pietravallo lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pietravallo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pietravallo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rosenkilde moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rosenkilde misses with a hook. Pietravallo ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Rosenkilde misses
and Pietravallo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietravallo passes to full mount!
Pietravallo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rosenkilde hang on?
Rosenkilde avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pietravallo.
Pietravallo looking to finish Rosenkilde with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rosenkilde!
Pietravallo controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pietravallo lands a nice shot to the head.
Pietravallo 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.
Rosenkilde in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietravallo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pietravallo dominating with strikes here.
Pietravallo punching from mount but Rosenkilde doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rosenkilde is desperately trying to improve his position but Pietravallo has a good base and remains in mount.
Pietravallo lands a heavy elbow.
Pietravallo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rosenkilde can do to turn this around?
Rosenkilde holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pietravallo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Pietravallo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rosenkilde wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pietravallo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietravallo working Rosenkilde over with strikes here.
Rosenkilde is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pietravallo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pietravallo tries to control but Rosenkilde wriggling away.
Rosenkilde tries to hold on but Pietravallo postures up.
Pietravallo looking to control but Rosenkilde is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenkilde is working to get back to half guard.
Pietravallo throws some wild stikes that Rosenkilde manages to avoid easily.
Rosenkilde is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pietravallo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rosenkilde is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giampaolo Pietravallo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pietravallo throws a body shot but no joy.
Rosenkilde moves out of range of the body kick from Pietravallo.
Rosenkilde scores with a nice body kick.
A cross from Pietravallo lands.
Rosenkilde swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pietravallo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pietravallo trying to control but Rosenkilde is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietravallo throws a big right hand that misses.
Pietravallo wants to control from the top but Rosenkilde keeps moving.
Rosenkilde looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pietravallo wants to control from the top but Rosenkilde keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rosenkilde really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pietravallo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rosenkilde seems keen to control Pietravallo's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pietravallo wants to slow Rosenkilde down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rosenkilde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pietravallo throws a solid leg kick but Rosenkilde takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pietravallo.
Rosenkilde is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pietravallo connects with a leg kick. Rosenkilde looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pietravallo lands with a nice body punch.
Pietravallo misses with a low kick.
Rosenkilde with a nice cross.
Rosenkilde tries to bum rush Pietravallo with a series of wild strikes but Pietravallo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pietravallo throws a body shot but no joy.
Mads Rosenkilde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pietravallo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietravallo throws a shot from downtown. Rosenkilde moves away and avoids it.
Rosenkilde lands with a nice body punch.
Rosenkilde gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pietravallo.
Pietravallo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pietravallo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rosenkilde is out of range.
Rosenkilde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pietravallo.
Rosenkilde stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pietravallo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rosenkilde throws a series of punches but Pietravallo avoids them all with ease.
Pietravallo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenkilde takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rosenkilde walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pietravallo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pietravallo - that will leave a mark!
Pietravallo lands with a slapping head kick.
Pietravallo tries for a takedown but Rosenkilde sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rosenkilde attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pietravallo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rosenkilde avoids the body shot from Pietravallo.
A low kick from Rosenkilde misses
and Pietravallo counters with a single leg into guard. Rosenkilde didn't expect that.
Giampaolo Pietravallo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rosenkilde has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giampaolo Pietravallo clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pietravallo throws a leg kick which misses Rosenkilde's front leg but catches the back leg as Rosenkilde tries to avoid it.
Pietravallo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pietravallo throws a good cross that connects.
Pietravallo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rosenkilde.
Giampaolo Pietravallo is winning the standup battle so far.
Pietravallo throws a lazy body kick
and Rosenkilde finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rosenkilde. Pietravallo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pietravallo tries to land a front kick but Rosenkilde steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pietravallo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietravallo shoots in and drives through. Rosenkilde sprawls well.
Rosenkilde scores with a shot to the body.
Pietravallo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rosenkilde slips under a jab.
Rosenkilde stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pietravallo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rosenkilde has time to react.
Pietravallo moves out of range of the strikes.
Pietravallo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pietravallo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietravallo looks to land a combination but Rosenkilde avoids it well.
Good work by Rosenkilde as he checks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Rosenkilde blocks the leg kick.
Rosenkilde blocks the body kick.
Pietravallo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rosenkilde throws a looping overhand right but Pietravallo ducks down to avoid it.
Pietravallo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pietravallo.
Pietravallo moves out of range as Rosenkilde throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietravallo misses the jab.
Rosenkilde throws an overhand right that lands on Pietravallo's shoulder, as Pietravallo tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pietravallo.
Pietravallo looks to land a left hand but Rosenkilde moved out of range nicely.
Rosenkilde staying out of range there.
Pietravallo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rosenkilde scores with a jab to the head.
Pietravallo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rosenkilde connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rosenkilde.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenkilde has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pietravallo.
Pietravallo with a hook.
Pietravallo just misses with a punch to the body.
Rosenkilde tries a head kick but it misses.
Rosenkilde scores with a leg kick.
Rosenkilde has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rosenkilde there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rosenkilde's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Pietravallo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rosenkilde is out of range and Pietravallo settles back down.
Rosenkilde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pietravallo manages to avoid it.
Rosenkilde goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giampaolo Pietravallo had his way with Mads Rosenkilde in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pietravallo digs a good body shot into Rosenkilde's ribs.
Pietravallo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rosenkilde.
Pietravallo misses with a low kick as Rosenkilde jumps back.
Pietravallo lands a leg kick that knocks Rosenkilde off balance momentarily.
A jab from Rosenkilde finds it's way through Pietravallo's defenses.
Pietravallo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rosenkilde misses with a kick to the body
and Pietravallo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rosenkilde won't be happy with that.
Pietravallo working away.
Pietravallo trying to control the action but Rosenkilde is working from the bottom.
Rosenkilde takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Pietravallo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pietravallo in side control, throwing shots but Rosenkilde defends.
Rosenkilde is looking to reverse the position.
Pietravallo working the strikes but Rosenkilde uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Rosenkilde keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pietravallo with the ground and pound but Rosenkilde uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pietravallo wants to control from the top but Rosenkilde keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rosenkilde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rosenkilde takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rosenkilde on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pietravallo scores with a leg kick.
Pietravallo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rosenkilde's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Pietravallo.
Rosenkilde takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pietravallo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pietravallo scores with a jab. Rosenkilde acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mads Rosenkilde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rosenkilde misses with a series of wild punches.
Pietravallo throws a head kick that misses.
Jab by Pietravallo.
Rosenkilde throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rosenkilde has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pietravallo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietravallo sizes up Rosenkilde with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rosenkilde.
Rosenkilde takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rosenkilde takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rosenkilde throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pietravallo misses with a few strikes there.
Pietravallo connects with a leg kick. Rosenkilde looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big right from Pietravallo misses.
A cross from Rosenkilde lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giampaolo Pietravallo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pietravallo 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giampaolo Pietravallo!
Giampaolo Pietravallo retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iwan Matwijenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matwijenko comes to the cage accompanied by RANDORI!. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iwan Matwijenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matwijenko misses with a straight right.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Matwijenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matwijenko moves away.
Matwijenko lands a leg kick that knocks Barnes off balance momentarily.
Barnes blocks a leg kick.
A big right from Matwijenko misses.
Matwijenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matwijenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Matwijenko.
Barnes tries to clinch but Matwijenko is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matwijenko scores with a leg kick.
Barnes wants to slow Matwijenko down by chopping away at his legs.
Barnes takes a swing at Matwijenko's ribcage but misses.
Matwijenko misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matwijenko misses with a hook.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matwijenko throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matwijenko looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Matwijenko takes one on the button.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Matwijenko slips a jab from Barnes.
Barnes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matwijenko lands with an overhand left.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Matwijenko scores with a jab to the body.
Matwijenko throws a big shot that misses.
Matwijenko throws a front kick that sends Barnes stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matwijenko is out of range and Barnes settles back down.
Barnes throws a hook to the side of Matwijenko's head but Matwijenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Matwijenko.
Barnes lands with a good body shot.
Barnes pushes Matwijenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Matwijenko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barnes obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barnes.
Matwijenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matwijenko has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Barnes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matwijenko.
Matwijenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matwijenko throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Iwan Matwijenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matwijenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matwijenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matwijenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Matwijenko is just out of range.
Matwijenko throws a push kick but Barnes slaps the foot to one side.
Matwijenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matwijenko rather than just go for the knockout.
Barnes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matwijenko throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
Barnes lands a high kick!
Barnes feints and then cracks Matwijenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matwijenko down.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes walks into a left hand.
Matwijenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Matwijenko.
A slow jab from Matwijenko misses its intended target.
Matwijenko misses with a double jab.
Matwijenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matwijenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matwijenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnes off the cage and back into range.
Barnes thumps Matwijenko with a low kick.
Matwijenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes counters by clinching up.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Matwijenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matwijenko wants to break free but Barnes has control.
Barnes blocks the elbow strike.
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 Iwan Matwijenko will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Matwijenko misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick from Matwijenko is predictable there
and Barnes counters by clinching up.
Matwijenko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barnes managing to block the knees to the body from Matwijenko.
Barnes blocks an elbow strike.
Barnes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matwijenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barnes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matwijenko is defending well for now.
Matwijenko landing knees to the head.
Matwijenko breaks the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barnes.
Barnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matwijenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Matwijenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barnes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barnes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnes there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes cracks Matwijenko on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Matwijenko falls backwards against the cage. Barnes follows up with more strikes that drop Matwijenko to his knees. Barnes keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Matwijenko! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Barnes!
Ben Barnes thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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