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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald Duff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Split Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duff comes to the cage accompanied by Carmina Burana. Split Brown will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donald Duff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Split Brown!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duff looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends easily.
Brown has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duff is looking for a kimura but Brown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duff to get the leverage.
Duff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Duff seems to be looking for submissions.
Duff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brown is not content to let Duff control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown pushes Duff off looking to stand but Duff dives back in and keeps control.
Duff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duff.
Brown looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've been hearing that Duff has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Duff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work.
Duff is looking for a kimura but Brown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duff to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Duff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Duff is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
Duff is looking for a kimura here.
Duff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Duff seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Brown has recovered full guard.
Brown is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duff is working Brown over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brown wants to stand up but Duff is controlling him.
Duff drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Duff off! Duff jumps back into Brown's guard.
Duff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brown is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Duff tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brown manages to circle out of the way.
Brown throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Duff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duff tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brown defends well and Duff ends up having to push Brown into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brown throws a wild body kick that Duff sees coming a mile off.
Duff throws a big counter combination but Brown scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brown throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duff is looking for a counter combo.
Split Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Duff on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Duff avoids the head kick by Brown.
Duff throws a quick counter head kick but Brown was just out of range.
Duff avoids the head kick by Brown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duff blocks the body kick.
Brown lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Split Brown will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brown.
Duff takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Duff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes.
Brown throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brown lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Duff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Duff wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff avoids the head kick by Brown.
Duff looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Duff persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Duff is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duff looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Duff misses with a takedown attempt - Brown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Duff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duff shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Brown looks to move away, Duff throws a big counter combo bu Brown just gets out of the way.
Brown plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Duff blocks a head kick by Brown.
It looked like Duff was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brown throws a head kick that Duff semi-blocks.
Brown fakes the leg kick and cracks Duff in the body.
Brown lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duff has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brown.
Duff blocks a head kick by Brown.
Duff lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Good work by Duff as he checks the leg kick.
Duff throws a counter high kick but Brown was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Duff shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brown scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Duff takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Donald Duff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duff moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Duff on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a head kick but Duff moves out of range.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duff wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duff looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Duff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Duff is looking to counter with a body kick.
Brown lands a head kick!
Duff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brown circles away.
A head kick misses from Brown.
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!
Duff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Split Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Brown throws a head kick that half lands.
Duff blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown throws a nice head kick!
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Duff darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Duff is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Brown is trying to stand up here but Duff is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
Duff is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
Duff is looking for a kimura here.
Duff is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown is trying to stand back up but Duff is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brown won't allow Duff to pass to mount.
Duff seems to be looking for submissions.
Brown is trying to stand back up but Duff is controlling him
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Duff.
Duff stops Brown from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brown.
Duff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duff checks a leg kick nicely.
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.
Duff thinks about countering with a body kick.
Brown throws a head kick but Duff moves out of range.
Brown just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDuff.
Split Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Duff.
Brown goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Duff.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duff throws a counter high kick but Brown was just alert enough to avoid it.
Split Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown motions for Duff to come forward. Brown throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Duff thinks about countering with a head kick.
Duff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Donald Duff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duff misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Duff on that attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Split Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brown 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Split Brown!
A less than humble Split Brown misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hoyt Flarkgaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baby Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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177 lbs
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172 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hoyt Flarkgaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Baby Dynamite!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Flarkgaard misses.
Flarkgaard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Flarkgaard.
A little feinted left hand from Flarkgaard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dynamite circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dynamite decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Flarkgaard's guard.
Dynamite cracks Flarkgaard with a solid left hand.
Dynamite throws a strike but Flarkgaard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dynamite looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dynamite has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Flarkgaard has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite is trying to work for a sweep but Flarkgaard has mounted him!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dynamite can do anything to dispel that myth.
Flarkgaard landing strikes from the mount.
Flarkgaard looking to control but Dynamite is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Flarkgaard scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flarkgaard landing strikes from the mount and Dynamite is in trouble!
Dynamite tries to hold on but Flarkgaard pushes him away.
Flarkgaard has control of Dynamite's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dynamite regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flarkgaard landing shots from mount.
Flarkgaard working Dynamite over with strikes here.
Flarkgaard throws some wild stikes that Dynamite manages to avoid easily.
Flarkgaard looking to control but Dynamite is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dynamite really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flarkgaard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Flarkgaard with good strikes from the mount here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dynamite is looking to improve his position but Flarkgaard isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flarkgaard tries to control but Dynamite wriggling away.
Dynamite wants to control but Flarkgaard is having none of it.
Flarkgaard wants to control the pace but Dynamite is squirming around nicely.
Flarkgaard throws some wild stikes that Dynamite manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Flarkgaard lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Flarkgaard looking to control but Dynamite is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flarkgaard with a couple of short strikes.
Flarkgaard is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Flarkgaard misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
We've been hearing that Flarkgaard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dynamite tries to hold on but Flarkgaard pushes him away.
Flarkgaard raining down shots from the mount!
Flarkgaard 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.
Dynamite tries to reverse the position but Flarkgaard maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoyt Flarkgaard 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.
Flarkgaard misses with a few strikes there.
Dynamite with the counter takedown but Flarkgaard avoids it easily.
Dynamite closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Flarkgaard quickly recovers to half guard.
Flarkgaard regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dynamite.
We've been informed that Dynamite has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dynamite must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dynamite throws a strike but Flarkgaard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Flarkgaard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flarkgaard wants to control from the top but Dynamite keeps moving.
Flarkgaard gets to his feet - Dynamite follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flarkgaard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Flarkgaard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flarkgaard throws a shot to the body.
Flarkgaard lands a jab to the head.
Flarkgaard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dynamite throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flarkgaard.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Flarkgaard.
Nice shot lands for Flarkgaard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dynamite misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Flarkgaard to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite blocks a head kick by Flarkgaard.
Flarkgaard feints a jab promting Dynamite to slip. Flarkgaard then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dynamite slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dynamite misses with a hook
and Flarkgaard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flarkgaard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dynamite at a distance.
Flarkgaard throws a shot to the body.
Dynamite throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dynamite just misses with a punch to the body.
Dynamite takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Flarkgaard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dynamite misses with a body shot
and Dynamite takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dynamite on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Flarkgaard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dynamite is rocked!
Flarkgaard scores with a head kick.
Dynamite is still on wobbly legs! Can Flarkgaard finish him?
Dynamite misses with an uppercut
and Flarkgaard counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Dynamite badly! Flarkgaard follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Dynamite out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Flarkgaard finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hoyt Flarkgaard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nearly Failing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Shopionus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shopionus comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Truck stop - Baja maja kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nearly Failing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Shopionus!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Failing is defended easily by Shopionus.
Shopionus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shopionus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Failing is defended easily by Shopionus.
Nice cross by Shopionus.
Failing shoots in but Shopionus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nearly Failing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Failing lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shopionus misses with a punch to the body.
Failing's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Failing throws a combination that misses
and Shopionus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Failing throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shopionus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shopionus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Failing tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shopionus manages to circle out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Failing misses with a takedown attempt
letting Shopionus counter with a right hand.
Failing tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shopionus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shopionus looks to land a left hand but Failing moved out of range nicely.
Failing uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shopionus.
A swing and a miss from Shopionus.
A combination from Shopionus does no damage.
Failing tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shopionus manages to circle out of the way.
Failing keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shopionus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Failing scores with a push kick.
Failing fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shopionus avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Failing with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Failing closes the distance but Shopionus moves to the side
and Shopionus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by Failing.
Nice takedown defense from Shopionus. No joy for Failing on that attempt.
Shopionus lands a nice shot to the body.
Shopionus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Failing looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shopionus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Failing moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Failing tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shopionus scores with a nice strike.
Failing uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shopionus.
Failing looks to land a combination but Shopionus avoids it well.
Shopionus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shopionus. Failing does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shopionus scores with a jab.
Failing throws a lazy body kick
and Shopionus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Shopionus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Failing takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shopionus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Failing.
Shopionus lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Nearly Failing has been cut.
Failing looks to score with a jab to the body but Shopionus is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Shopionus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shopionus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Shopionus as Failing shoots in.
Shopionus tries to bum rush Failing with a series of wild strikes but Failing uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shopionus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shopionus takes a swing at Failing's ribcage but misses.
Failing looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Shopionus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Failing had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Failing takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Shopionus misses its intended target.
Shopionus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Failing.
Shopionus stuffs the takedown attempt from Failing. Failing gets slowly back to his feet.
Failing throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shopionus's waist but Shopionus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Failing off to one side.
Shopionus takes a swing at Failing's ribcage but misses.
Failing fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shopionus moves forwards but Failing connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shopionus misses with an uppercut. Failing saw that one coming.
Failing is looking to clinch.
Ricky Shopionus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shopionus misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Shopionus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nearly Failing's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Failing moves in looking to clinch but Shopionus pushes him off.
Nearly Failing is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot lands for Shopionus.
Shopionus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Failing.
Failing misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Failing fails with a takedown attempt.
Shopionus throws out a counter right but Failing avoids it with no problem.
Shopionus lands with a straight right. Failing didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shopionus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Failing is looking to counter the offense by Shopionus and move into the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Failing, as that shot connected.
Shopionus lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Failing finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Failing is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shopionus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Failing.
Shopionus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Failing. Failing circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shopionus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shopionus misses with an uppercut.
Shopionus swinging wildly here.
Failing shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nearly Failing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shopionus misses with a body shot.
Failing is looking for a counter combo.
A big right from Shopionus misses.
Failing doesn't manage to clinch there - Shopionus circles away.
Shopionus misses the shot to the body.
Failing doesn't manage to clinch there - Shopionus circles away.
Shopionus throws a hook but Failing avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shopionus throws a big shot that misses.
Failing appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shopionus lands a jab to the nose.
Failing looks to land a combination but Shopionus avoids it well.
Shopionus throws out a counter right but Failing avoids it with no problem.
Failing closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shopionus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Shopionus is refusing to be controlled, as Failing sits in half guard.
Well, if Failing is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Failing frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shopionus is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shopionus manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shopionus trying to control but Failing postures up.
Failing slips a nice elbow through Shopionus's hands, connecting with Shopionus's forehead.
Failing perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shopionus trying to get back to full guard but Failing takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shopionus takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Failing is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Shopionus can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Shopionus is trying to escape the mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Failing there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shopionus is desperately trying to improve his position but Failing has a good base and remains in mount.
Failing thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Shopionus is squirming around, avoiding Failing's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricky Shopionus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nearly Failing's cut.
That's time! Failing's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A combination from Shopionus does no damage.
Failing tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ricky Shopionus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Failing slips a straight right by Shopionus.
Failing tries to counter by clinching up but Shopionus breaks away and moves out of range.
Failing walks into a left hand.
Failing tries for a takedown but Shopionus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shopionus struggles to land a body shot inside as Failing controls his hands.
Shopionus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Failing's elbow.
Failing tries to score a body lock takedown but Shopionus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Failing jumps guard but Shopionus stands there with Failing around his waist. Failing gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nearly Failing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Failing struggles to land a body shot inside as Shopionus controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shopionus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shopionus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Failing is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shopionus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shopionus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shopionus gets through Failing's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shopionus lands with a short shot to the head.
Shopionus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Failing backwards.
Shopionus looking to stall.
Shopionus throws a punch but it's blocked by Failing.
Shopionus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Failing is trying to pull guard but Shopionus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shopionus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Failing has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shopionus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Failing is trying to pull guard but Shopionus has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shopionus is trying to drag Failing to the mat but Failing just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shopionus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Failing has a takedown stuffed.
Shopionus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ricky Shopionus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shopionus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Failing.
Shopionus scores with a hook to the body. Failing takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shopionus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Failing.
Failing closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shopionus did well to prevent Failing getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shopionus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shopionus tries to get to full guard but Failing has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Failing is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shopionus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Failing.
Failing stands up out of the half guard.
Failing clinches up against the cage.
Shopionus scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Shopionus.
A frustrated look appears on Shopionus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Failing looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Failing lands an elbow just above Shopionus 's eye.
Failing escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Failing shoots in for a takedown but Shopionus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Failing slips under a jab.
Failing fails with an attempt to clinch.
Failing instigates a clinch.
Shopionus prevents a body shot from Failing.
Failing has Shopionus pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Failing pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shopionus tumbling to the mat - Failing dives into Shopionus's guard.
Shopionus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Failing is controlling him.
Nearly Failing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Failing missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricky Shopionus.
I've got Shopionus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Shopionus!
Our winner, Ricky Shopionus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seifer Almasy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kylla Ei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almasy comes to the cage accompanied by The Black Mages - Force Your Way. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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289 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seifer Almasy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kylla Ei!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almasy gets a clinch.
Ei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ei.
Almasy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ei missing with knees to the body.
Almasy tries a body shot but Ei blocks it.
Ei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ei stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Almasy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ei blocks it with crossed arms.
Ei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ei stalling in the clinch but Almasy improves position.
Almasy trying to land knees to the body.
Almasy trying to land knees to the body.
Ei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Almasy is breathing heavily.
Ei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Almasy backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ei continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
I was talking to Almasy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ei using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Almasy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ei just leaning against Almasy, taking a breather.
Almasy trying to land knees to the body.
Ei with a knee to the head.
It looks like Seifer Almasy has been cut.
Ei just leaning against Almasy, taking a breather.
Almasy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Almasy tries to land a knee to the head but Ei blocks with his arms.
Ei prevents a body shot from Almasy.
Almasy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ei content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Almasy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ei manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almasy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Almasy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Almasy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ei throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Almasy blocks it with crossed arms.
Almasy avoiding damage as Ei throws knees to the body.
Ei connects with a nasty looking knee right to Almasy's face.
Almasy managing to block the knees to the body from Ei.
Ei tries a knee to the head but Almasy blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Almasy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ei after a bit of a struggle.
Almasy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Almasy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Almasy goes for a takedown attempt but Ei pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seifer Almasy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almasy clinches up against the cage.
Almasy looking for a takedown.
Ei avoiding damage as Almasy throws knees to the body.
Ei taking a breather.
Ei stalls.
Almasy wants a takedown.
Ei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ei throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ei obliges.
Ei using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ei presses Almasy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Ei.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almasy takes a shot to the head.
A knee to the head by Ei.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ei.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ei.
Ei using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Ei on the inside.
Ei lands with a right to the head.
Ei effectively controlling the action here.
Almasy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ei.
A knee to the head by Ei.
Ei tries to land knees in the clinch but Almasy avoids the damage to the body.
Ei is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Almasy looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kylla Ei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seifer Almasy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Almasy shoots in looking for a takedown. Ei tries to sprawl out of it but Almasy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ei manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That kick from Ei tenderised Almasy's leg. Almasy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ei swinging wildly here.
Ei closes the distance and clinches.
Ei looking to throw knees to the head but Almasy is blocking nicely.
Almasy managing to block the knees to the body from Ei.
Ei blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Almasy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ei is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Almasy's elbow.
Ei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Almasy backwards.
Almasy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Almasy tries a knee to the head but Ei blocks it.
Ei scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almasy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Almasy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Almasy throws a head punch that misses.
Ei misses with a punch to the body.
Kylla Ei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ei throws a knee to the head but misses.
Almasy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ei scores with a shoulder strike.
Almasy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ei tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Almasy avoids it.
Almasy is trying to drag Ei to the mat but Ei just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seifer Almasy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Almasy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ei managing to block the knees to the body from Almasy.
Ei lands a hook that snaps the head of Almasy backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almasy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ei after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Almasy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ei is defending well.
Almasy takes a shot to the head.
Come on Ei - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ei putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Almasy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ei lands a knee to the body.
Ei landing knees to the body.
Ei landing knees to the body.
Ei has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Almasy goes down! Ei dives on top of him - Almasy manages to get guard.
Almasy is rocked!
Ei seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Oh Almasy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ei passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Almasy is looking to reverse the position.
Almasy seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ei remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Almasy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ei tries to pass the half guard into mount. Almasy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ei looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ei moves nicely into side control.
Ei content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Almasy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ei's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Ei is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Almasy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Almasy wants to control but Ei is keeping busy.
Ei content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kylla Ei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Seifer Almasy's cut.
That's time! Almasy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A jab from Ei does it's job there.
Ei has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Almasy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Almasy drives through and clinches with Ei against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ei tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Almasy avoids it.
Ei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Almasy is looking to take this one to the mat.
A knee to the head by Ei.
Ei missing with knees to the body.
Ei tries to land a knee to the head but Almasy blocks with his arms.
Almasy is working for takedown but Ei is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Ei.
A short body shot lands from Ei as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ei landing knees to the body.
Ei lands a shoulder strike.
Ei putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Almasy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ei tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Almasy avoids it.
Ei landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ei putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Almasy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Almasy takes a knee right on the jaw!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ei unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice left hand lands by Ei.
Ei lands a good knee to the midsection. Almasy won't want to take too many of those.
Ei lands a body punch.
Ei is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Almasy is defending well for now.
Ei lands a big knee! That's hurt Almasy! Oh, he's all over the place! Ei lands another knee that sends Almasy to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kylla Ei!
In his post fight interview, Kylla Ei started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Nealson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drakaath Yelgersmold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yelgersmold is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sexy Bitches Playing Metal On Electric Violins. Drakaath Yelgersmold will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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27
322 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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28
280 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Nealson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Drakaath Yelgersmold!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yelgersmold misses with the combination.
Yelgersmold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nealson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nealson fails with a takedown attempt.
Yelgersmold is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nealson shoots for a takedown but Yelgersmold saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yelgersmold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nealson fails with the takedown
and Yelgersmold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Nealson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yelgersmold lands a left and a right that send Nealson crashing to the mat, dazed. Yelgersmold thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nealson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yelgersmold stuffs the takedown.
Nealson shoots for a double leg takedown but Yelgersmold sprawls well. He's pushed Nealson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yelgersmold is looking for the big counter here.
Nealson shoots for a double leg takedown but Yelgersmold sprawls well. He's pushed Nealson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Nealson backs off Yelgersmold throws a huge counter combo but Nealson manages to avoid it all.
Nealson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yelgersmold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nealson get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Nealson stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Yelgersmold runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drakaath Yelgersmold!
Drakaath Yelgersmold looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I am the Destroyer. The Champion and overall, The Face Smasher'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Bilashki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Koistinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bilashki comes to the cage accompanied by The Warriors of Skyrim. Juha Koistinen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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300 lbs
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34
287 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Bilashki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Koistinen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koistinen slips a jab from Bilashki.
Koistinen throws a body kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Bilashki. Those never looked like landing.
Bilashki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Koistinen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bilashki is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bilashki slaps away a takedown attempt from Koistinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Koistinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koistinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bilashki tries a head kick but it misses.
Bilashki tries to close the distance and clinch but Koistinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bilashki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bilashki keeps the fight on the outside.
Bilashki wants to clinch but Koistinen slips to the side
and Koistinen counters with a two punch combo.
Bilashki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bilashki's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bilashki duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koistinen closes the distance and clinches.
Bilashki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Koistinen walks away with a smile on his face. Bilashki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bilashki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Koistinen. Those never looked like landing.
Bilashki lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Koistinen moves into range and clinches up with Bilashki.
Bilashki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koistinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bilashki struggles to land a body shot inside as Koistinen controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bilashki.
Koistinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Koistinen prevents a body shot from Bilashki.
Bilashki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koistinen.
Bilashki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Koistinen throws a head punch that misses.
Koistinen misses with some punches.
Koistinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bilashki blocks an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Bilashki has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Koistinen has hold of one of Bilashki's legs. Bilashki is fighting the takedown attempt but Koistinen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koistinen passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koistinen trying to pass the guard but Bilashki defending well.
Bilashki is looking to escape.
Bilashki trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koistinen wants to take a breather but Bilashki is having none of it.
Koistinen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bilashki tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koistinen uses his free foot to push down on Bilashki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bilashki.
Koistinen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Koistinen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Koistinen wants to finish this one by submission but Bilashki is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Koistinen.
Koistinen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Koistinen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bilashki is rocked!
Koistinen postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Bilashki out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Koistinen goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Juha Koistinen!
A pretty intense looking Juha Koistinen took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Multtuli Margabiaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aster Roid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roid has chosen Awesome God as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Aster Roid was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Multtuli Margabiaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Aster Roid!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roid cracks Margabiaru with an open hand slap.
Margabiaru has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Finland in the buildup to the fight.
Roid misses with an uppercut. Margabiaru saw that one coming.
Margabiaru throwing a counter right hand but Roid manages to avoid it.
Margabiaru ducks under a wild hook from Roid.
Roid throws a body kick that misses
and Margabiaru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roid closes the distance and clinches.
Roid throws a knee to the head but misses.
Margabiaru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roid tries to close the distance and clinch but Margabiaru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Roid, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Margabiaru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roid paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Margabiaru swats away the attempt to clinch by Roid.
Margabiaru throwing a counter right hand but Roid manages to avoid it.
Roid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Margabiaru misses with a series of wild punches.
Margabiaru lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margabiaru throws a jab when Roid was well out of range.
Roid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roid is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Roid throws a nice outside leg kick.
Margabiaru stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Roid.
Margabiaru takes a swing at Roid's ribcage but misses.
Roid throws an overhand right that lands on Margabiaru's shoulder, as Margabiaru tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Margabiaru misses the target.
Margabiaru connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Roid tumbling to the canvas! Margabiaru pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Roid was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Multtuli Margabiaru!
Aster Roid was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you Jesus!! I will get better!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafinha Capoeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Giggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafinha Capoeira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wayne Giggs!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capoeira clinches.
Giggs lands a knee to the body.
Capoeira misses with a body punch.
Giggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Capoeira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Giggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Capoeira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Capoeira moves into the clinch successfully.
Giggs crunches a lovely knee into Capoeira's ribcage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Giggs.
Giggs avoids a wild elbow strike from Capoeira.
Giggs blocks an elbow strike from Capoeira.
Giggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Giggs.
Giggs prevents a body shot from Capoeira.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Giggs.
Giggs working aggressively here.
We've been informed that Giggs 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.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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!
Capoeira tries to land knees in the clinch but Giggs avoids the damage to the body.
Giggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Capoeira misses with a knee to the head.
Giggs can't find room to land a body shot as Capoeira controls the action.
Capoeira swings wildly with an uppercut but Giggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Giggs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Capoeira or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capoeira lands an elbow that stopped Giggs in his tracks for a moment.
Giggs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Capoeira blocks it with crossed arms.
Giggs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
I was talking to Capoeira's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the head but Giggs blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Giggs takes a knee to the side of the body.
Capoeira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Capoeira landing knees to the body.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Wayne Giggs has been cut.
Giggs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Giggs looking to throw knees to the head but Capoeira is blocking nicely.
Capoeira tries to land knees in the clinch but Giggs avoids the damage to the body.
Capoeira lands a good knee to the midsection. Giggs won't want to take too many of those.
Giggs lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Giggs avoiding damage as Capoeira throws knees to the body.
Capoeira working Giggs over with knees to the body.
Giggs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Capoeira backwards.
A hook to the body from Capoeira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Capoeira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Capoeira managing to block the knees to the body from Giggs.
Giggs presses Capoeira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Giggs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Giggs with a knee to the head.
It looks like Rafinha Capoeira has been cut.
Capoeira blocking some punches.
Giggs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Capoeira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Giggs throws a head punch that misses.
Giggs looking to throw knees to the head but Capoeira is blocking nicely.
Giggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Capoeira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Giggs takes an elbow to the temple.
Giggs avoiding damage as Capoeira throws knees to the body.
Giggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Giggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Giggs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Capoeira is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Giggs - that landed with a thud.
Capoeira trying to land knees to the body.
Giggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Capoeira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Giggs is defending well for now.
Giggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Giggs connects with a knee to the head.
Capoeira looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Giggs lands a nice knee to the body.
Capoeira is breathing heavily.
Giggs managing to block the knees to the body from Capoeira.
Capoeira throws an elbow but it misses.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Giggs avoids it.
Capoeira misses with an elbow strike.
Capoeira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Giggs is defending well for now.
Capoeira throws an elbow that misses.
Giggs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Giggs stalling in the clinch.
Capoeira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Giggs is defending well for now.
Capoeira tries to land knees in the clinch but Giggs avoids the damage to the body.
A knee to the head by Giggs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Giggs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Capoeiras head.
Giggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Capoeira's elbow.
Giggs lands with a light punch inside.
Giggs connects with a knee to the head.
Giggs looking to throw knees to the head but Capoeira is blocking nicely.
Capoeira landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but Giggs blocks it.
Capoeira putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Giggs in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Giggs tries a knee to the head but Capoeira blocks it.
Giggs lands a right hand.
Capoeira trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Giggs.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Giggs avoids it.
Capoeira tries to land knees in the clinch but Giggs avoids the damage to the body.
Giggs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Giggs obliges.
Giggs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Capoeira avoids it.
Giggs avoiding damage as Capoeira throws knees to the body.
Giggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wayne Giggs will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Capoeira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Giggs.
Capoeira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Giggs, pushing him back against the cage.
Capoeira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wayne Giggs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Capoeira looking to throw knees to the head but Giggs is blocking nicely.
Giggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Giggs holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Capoeira blocking some punches.
Giggs blocks the elbow strike.
Giggs takes an elbow to the forehead.
Giggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Giggs is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capoeira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Giggs with a knee to the head.
Capoeira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Giggs backwards.
Capoeira lands an elbow inside.
Capoeira pushes off an throws an elbow but Giggs leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Giggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capoeira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Giggs.
Capoeira pushes off an throws an elbow but Giggs leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Giggs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Giggs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Giggs dodges an elbow strike from Capoeira.
Capoeira misses with an elbow strike.
Giggs breaks from the clinch.
Capoeira rushes Giggs and presses him up against the cage.
Capoeira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Giggs is defending well for now.
Capoeira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Giggs.
Nice body punch from Giggs - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Giggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Giggs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Giggs presses Capoeira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Giggs lands with a left to the head.
Giggs throws a head punch that misses.
Capoeira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Giggs is defending well for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giggs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Capoeira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giggs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Giggs managing to block the knees to the body from Capoeira.
Giggs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Giggs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Come on Giggs - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Capoeira misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Capoeira throws an elbow but misses.
Capoeira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Giggs is defending well for now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Giggs - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Capoeira misses with the head strike.
Capoeira putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Giggs in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Giggs avoiding damage as Capoeira throws knees to the body.
Giggs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Capoeira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Giggs.
Capoeira misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Giggs fails to land.
Giggs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Capoeira landing knees to the head.
Giggs lands with a right to the head.
Capoeira lands a knee to the body.
Giggs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Giggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Giggs managing to block the knees to the body from Capoeira.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Giggs.
Giggs content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Giggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Capoeira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Giggs.
Capoeira throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Giggs avoids it.
Capoeira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Giggs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Capoeira misses with a knee to the head.
Giggs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Giggs tries to land knees in the clinch but Capoeira avoids the damage to the body.
Giggs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giggs landing knees to the body.
Giggs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Capoeira misses with a knee strike.
Giggs landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Giggs dodges an elbow strike from Capoeira.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Giggs.
Capoeira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Capoeira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Giggs blocks it with crossed arms.
Giggs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Giggs goes for a takedown in the clinch but Capoeira prevents it.
Capoeira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Capoeira missing with knees to the body.
Giggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Giggs blocks an elbow strike.
Giggs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Capoeira blocks it with crossed arms.
Capoeira missing with knees to the body.
Giggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Giggs tries to land a knee to the head but Capoeira blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wayne Giggs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Capoeira takes one to the side of the head.
Capoeira scores with a sloppy right hand. Giggs should have avoided that one.
Capoeira has closed the distance and engaged Giggs in a clinch.
Capoeira avoiding damage as Giggs throws knees to the body.
Giggs trying to land knees to the body.
Giggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Capoeira controls his hands.
Giggs avoiding damage as Capoeira throws knees to the body.
Giggs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Capoeira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Capoeira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Giggs.
A short right from Giggs on the inside.
Giggs lands a right hand.
Giggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Capoeira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Giggs.
Capoeira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Giggs is defending well for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Giggs stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Giggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giggs tries to work over Capoeira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Giggs misses with the head strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Capoeira obliges.
Capoeira trying to land knees to the body.
Giggs lands a nice uppercut.
Giggs cracks Capoeira with a nice body shot.
Giggs managing to block the knees to the body from Capoeira.
Giggs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Giggs looking to throw knees to the head but Capoeira is blocking nicely.
Giggs is trying to maintain a safe position but Capoeira gets an underhook and turns Giggs into the cage.
Capoeira letting Giggs take a breather here.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Giggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Giggs takes a knee to the side of the body.
Giggs avoiding damage as Capoeira throws knees to the body.
Giggs displaying some good clinch control by pressing Capoeira up against the cage.
Giggs lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giggs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Capoeira takes a knee to the side of the body.
Capoeira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giggs tries a knee to the head but Capoeira blocks it.
Capoeira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Giggs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Capoeira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Giggs looking to throw knees to the head but Capoeira is blocking nicely.
Giggs managing to block the knees to the body from Capoeira.
Capoeira working Giggs over with knees to the body.
Giggs using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Giggs pushes Capoeira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Giggs misses with some punches.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giggs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Giggs avoiding damage as Capoeira throws knees to the body.
Giggs lands a knee to the head.
Giggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Giggs tries to throw a body punch but Capoeira avoids it by throwing Giggs back against the cage.
Giggs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Capoeira avoiding damage as Giggs throws knees to the body.
Giggs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head.
Giggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Capoeira backwards.
Giggs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Capoeira creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Capoeira pushes Giggs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Giggs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Capoeira with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Giggs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Capoeira.
Giggs lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giggs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Capoeira or not.
Giggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Giggs is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but Giggs blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Capoeira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Giggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Capoeira controls his hands.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Capoeira trying to land knees to the body.
Capoeira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Giggs.
Giggs blocks a body shot from Capoeira.
Giggs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Giggs throws a head punch that misses.
Capoeira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Giggs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Capoeira.
Giggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Giggs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Capoeira missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Giggs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Giggs really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Capoeira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Capoeira moves into the clinch.
Capoeira lands a damaging elbow.
Capoeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Capoeira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Giggs.
Giggs is working Capoeira over against the cage.
Giggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Capoeira takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Capoeira.
Capoeira tries to land knees in the clinch but Giggs avoids the damage to the body.
Capoeira misses with an elbow over the top.
Giggs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Giggs takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right from Giggs on the inside.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but Giggs blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Capoeira lands a knee to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Giggs misses with the head strike.
Giggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Giggs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giggs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Capoeira using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Giggs.
Knees to the body from Capoeira.
Giggs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Capoeira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Capoeira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Giggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Giggs scores with a shoulder strike.
Capoeira working Giggs over with knees to the body.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Giggs avoids it.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Giggs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Giggs misses with some punches.
Capoeira landing knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Capoeira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Giggs blocks it with crossed arms.
Capoeira is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Capoeira takes a knee right on the jaw!
Capoeira misses with a knee to the head.
Capoeira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Giggs's face.
Capoeira looking to throw knees to the head but Giggs is blocking nicely.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Giggs avoids it.
Capoeira trying to land knees to the body.
Giggs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Capoeiras head.
Giggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Capoeira tries to land knees in the clinch but Giggs avoids the damage to the body.
Giggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Capoeira lands a good knee to the midsection. Giggs won't want to take too many of those.
Giggs is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Capoeira trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Giggs connects with a knee to the head.
Giggs managing to block the knees to the body from Capoeira.
Still in the clinch, Giggs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Giggs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Giggs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Capoeira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Giggs misses with a knee strike.
Giggs managing to block the knees to the body from Capoeira.
Capoeira lands a nice elbow.
Giggs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Capoeira missing with knees to the body.
Giggs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head.
Capoeira lands a nice shot to the body.
Capoeira connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Giggs avoids it.
Giggs unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Giggs misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Capoeira lands a damaging elbow.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Giggs avoids it.
Giggs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Giggs scores with a knee to the head.
Capoeira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Giggs misses with a knee strike.
Giggs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Giggs avoids it.
Capoeira tries to land knees in the clinch but Giggs avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Giggs.
Giggs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Capoeira takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Capoeira landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Giggs dodges an elbow strike from Capoeira.
Giggs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafinha Capoeira had his way with Wayne Giggs in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Capoeira darts in and clinches Giggs up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Giggs.
Giggs tries a knee to the head but Capoeira blocks it.
Capoeira missing with knees to the body.
Capoeira looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Giggs avoids it.
Capoeira pushes off an throws an elbow but Giggs leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Giggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Capoeira backwards.
Capoeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Giggs is trying to maintain a safe position but Capoeira gets an underhook and turns Giggs into the cage.
Capoeira blocks an uppercut.
Capoeira working Giggs over with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giggs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Capoeira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Giggs takes a knee to the side of the body.
Capoeira lands a shoulder strike.
Giggs is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Capoeira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Giggs takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Capoeira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capoeira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Giggs is defending well for now.
Capoeira connects with a knee to the head.
Capoeira misses with an elbow over the top.
Giggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Capoeira controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Capoeira.
Capoeira lands a nice knee to the body.
Capoeira using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Capoeira managing to block the knees to the body from Giggs.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Giggs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Giggs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Capoeira.
Capoeira tries to land knees in the clinch but Giggs avoids the damage to the body.
Giggs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Giggs scores with a knee to the head.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Wayne Giggs's cut even more.
A hook to the body from Capoeira.
Capoeira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Giggs's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capoeira tries to land knees in the clinch but Giggs avoids the damage to the body.
Capoeira landing knees to the body.
Capoeira putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Giggs in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Capoeira scores with a knee to the head.
Capoeira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Giggs is defending well for now.
Giggs tries to work over Capoeira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Capoeira scores with a knee to the head.
Capoeira throws an elbow that misses.
Giggs lands a nice uppercut.
Giggs scores with a shot to the side of Capoeira's head.
Capoeira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Capoeira blocks a body shot from Giggs.
Giggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Capoeira.
Capoeira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Giggs.
Capoeira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Capoeira managing to block the knees to the body from Giggs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Giggs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Giggs.
Capoeira tries to land knees in the clinch but Giggs avoids the damage to the body.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but Giggs blocks it.
Capoeira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Giggs is defending well for now.
Giggs cracks Capoeira with a nice body shot.
Giggs unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Giggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Giggs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Capoeiras head.
Giggs throws a head punch that misses.
Capoeira looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Giggs tries a knee to the head but Capoeira blocks it.
Capoeira misses with an elbow strike.
Giggs prevents a body shot from Capoeira.
Giggs avoiding damage as Capoeira throws knees to the body.
Giggs works on Capoeira's body with a couple of short punches.
Giggs trying to land knees to the body.
Capoeira missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giggs lands a knee to the head.
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!
Capoeira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Giggs is defending well for now.
Giggs lands a left hand.
Giggs using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Giggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Giggs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Capoeira in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Giggs tries to land a knee to the head but Capoeira blocks with his arms.
Giggs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Capoeira backwards.
Giggs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Capoeira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Giggs is defending well for now.
Giggs tries to work over Capoeira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Capoeira pushes Giggs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Capoeira has Giggs pressed against the cage, preventing Giggs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Capoeira blocks a body shot from Giggs.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Giggs avoids it.
Rafinha Capoeira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Capoeira scores a nice knee to the body.
Giggs tries a body shot but Capoeira blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafinha Capoeira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Giggs has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 48:48
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Rafinha Capoeira retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paha Hemmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demolition Man Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paha Hemmo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Demolition Man Randy!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemmo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Randy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hemmo.
Hemmo tries to sprawl but Randy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hemmo is looking for a sweep. Randy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Randy throwing shots but Hemmo is blocking nicely.
Hemmo actively working from the bottom here.
Hemmo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hemmo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Randy pulls his head out easily.
Randy looks to land a strike but Hemmo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemmo looking to control.
Hemmo wants to sweep here but Randy controlling him for the moment.
Hemmo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Randy is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Randy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Randy throws a big right hand that misses.
Randy throwing strikes from guard but Hemmo blocks nicely.
Randy throws a sloppy strike and Hemmo has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Randy is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Hemmo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paha Hemmo!
Our winner, Paha Hemmo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Kilmster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugues De Payens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilmster kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Maylene & The Sons of Disaster - Darkest of Kin. De Payens comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rage against the machine - Bombtrack kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hugues De Payens will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Kilmster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugues De Payens!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Payens throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kilmster counters with a stiff right hand.
Kilmster takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Payens lands with a slapping head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kilmster or perhaps it was just good defense by De Payens, which made it look bad.
De Payens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Payens looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilmster is just out of range.
De Payens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kilmster dodges the punch combination from De Payens.
Kilmster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Payens misses with a hook. Kilmster ducked under it nicely.
De Payens throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Payens's corner calls for a 1-2. De Payens obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Payens but De Payens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kilmster checks a leg kick.
Kilmster moves out of range of the body kick.
De Payens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kilmster circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kilmster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kilmster scores with the left hand. De Payens knows he should have avoided that one.
Kilmster just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilmster blocks the body kick.
De Payens misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Payens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kilmster circles away quickly and effectively.
Kilmster throws a hook to the side of De Payens's head but De Payens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Payens throws a counter combo.
De Payens throws a right hand that Kilmster ducks under and follows up with a left that Kilmster also avoids with ease.
Kilmster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilmster misses with a straight right.
De Payens gets in close and instigates a clinch.
De Payens throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilmster displaying some good clinch control by pressing De Payens up against the cage.
De Payens pressing his opponent against the cage.
De Payens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kilmster backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens misses with the head strike.
De Payens content to slow the pace in the clinch.
De Payens works on Kilmster's body with a couple of short punches.
De Payens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hugues De Payens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Payens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Payens scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kilmster throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kilmster takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kilmster changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Payens tries to avoid it but Kilmster manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Payens to the ground. De Payens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Kilmster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Payens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Payens lands with a right to the head.
De Payens has a couple of punches blocked by Kilmster.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Payens has a couple of punches blocked by Kilmster.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Payens stalling in the clinch.
De Payens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Payens is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
De Payens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kilmster has had enough of the clinch but De Payens keeps him there for the moment.
Kilmster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Payens is leaning against Kilmster and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Kilmster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
De Payens has a couple of punches blocked by Kilmster.
Kilmster is trying to push De Payens away but De Payens has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kilmster avoiding damage as De Payens throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugues De Payens 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.
De Payens lands a glancing blow to the side of Kilmster's head.
De Payens lands a nice shot to the body.
De Payens swinging wildly here.
Kilmster swings for the body but De Payens moves out of range.
De Payens scores with a kick to the body.
Kilmster throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Payens counters with a nice body kick.
Jake Kilmster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Payens connects with a body shot that sends Kilmster's belly button to the back.
De Payens lands a leg kick that knocks Kilmster off balance momentarily.
Kilmster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Payens.
Kilmster moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Payens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kilmster has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Payens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kilmster on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmster walks into a jab.
Hugues De Payens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Payens rushes Kilmster and presses him up against the cage.
Kilmster tries to break the clinch but De Payens is controlling the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Payens.
De Payens can't find room to land a body shot as Kilmster controls the action.
De Payens lands a nice shot to the body.
Kilmster wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
De Payens avoiding damage.
De Payens misses with a body punch.
De Payens is working Kilmster over against the cage.
Kilmster breaks the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from De Payens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Payens wants to land a leg kick but Kilmster is out of range.
Kilmster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Some wild striking there from Kilmster.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Payens fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kilmster is out of range.
Kilmster shoots for a double leg takedown but De Payens sprawls well. He's pushed Kilmster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kilmster misses with a body shot
and De Payens counters with a nice uppercut.
De Payens lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Payens turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kilmster throws a right hand that misses
and De Payens counters with an outside leg kick.
De Payens delivers a nice body kick.
De Payens throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kilmster's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilmster.
De Payens looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Payens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Payens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kilmster throws a body shot but no joy.
De Payens misses with a low kick.
De Payens throws a shot from downtown. Kilmster moves away and avoids it.
De Payens lands a slapping body shot.
Hugues De Payens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilmster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kilmster is looking to wear down De Payens with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A low kick from De Payens misses
and Kilmster counters with a stiff right hand.
De Payens misses the shot to the body.
De Payens lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kilmster takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kilmster.
Kilmster throws a lazy right hand but De Payens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Payens.
Kilmster throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting De Payens counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Payens throws a shot to the body.
Kilmster misses with a right hand
and De Payens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Payens gets a clinch.
Kilmster is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Payens lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Payens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Payens fakes the leg kick and cracks Kilmster in the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Payens. That's going to slow Kilmster down.
De Payens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugues De Payens 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!
De Payens takes one to the side of the head.
Kilmster looks to land a right hand but De Payens moved out of range.
De Payens unleashes a big counter combination but Kilmster bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
De Payens tries to land a front kick but Kilmster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A quick step to the side and Kilmster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kilmster swings widly with a right hand
and De Payens counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kilmster has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by De Payens.
De Payens is looking to slow Kilmster down with leg kicks.
De Payens scores with a decent looking hook.
De Payens throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Payens goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kilmster misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Kilmster misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilmster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Payens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Payens. That's going to slow Kilmster down.
De Payens is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kilmster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Payens.
De Payens moves into the clinch.
Kilmster letting De Payens take a breather here.
De Payens misses with some punches.
De Payens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kilmster's elbow.
De Payens misses with the head strike.
De Payens has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
De Payens misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Payens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kilmster closes the distance and clinches up with De Payens, looking for a takedown. Kilmster pushes De Payens against the cage but De Payens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Payens stalks Kilmster and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kilmster's face. Kilmster staggers backwards, shaken.
De Payens throws a sloppy head kick and Kilmster moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Payens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Payens digs a good hook to Kilmster's body.
De Payens misses with a double jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Payens bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kilmster takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kilmster misses with a takedown attempt - De Payens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kilmster's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Payens connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kilmster scrambles back to his feet.
Kilmster keeps the fight on the outside.
De Payens throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
De Payens keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
De Payens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kilmster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Payens.
De Payens wants to counter the offense by Kilmster and move into the clinch position.
Kilmster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Kilmster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from De Payens.
Nice body kick from De Payens.
Kilmster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kilmster on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kilmster is rocked!
De Payens stuns Kilmster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Payens.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Payens throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilmster looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kilmster looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
De Payens scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kilmster misses with the combination.
De Payens thuds a left hand into Kilmster's body.
De Payens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Payens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugues De Payens really 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.
De Payens tries to clinch
and Kilmster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kilmster lands with a nice body punch.
Kilmster scores with a jab to the head.
De Payens is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Payens thows a body kick. Kilmster tries to catch it but that hurt him.
De Payens lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Payens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilmster appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kilmster misses with a two punch combination.
De Payens unleashes a big counter combination but Kilmster bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Payens scores with a kick to the body.
No joy there for De Payens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
De Payens looking to land some kicks to the body here.
De Payens throws a leg kick which misses Kilmster's front leg but catches the back leg as Kilmster tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Payens misses with a right hand
and Kilmster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Payens pushes Kilmster up against the cage in a clinch.
De Payens lands a nice uppercut.
De Payens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Payens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilmster misses with a leg kick
and De Payens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kilmster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Payens tries to clinch but Kilmster moves out of range.
De Payens scores with a jab. Kilmster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Payens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Kilmster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Payens scores with a hook to the body. Kilmster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Payens lands with a kick to the ribs.
De Payens explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilmster fails to land with a series of punches.
De Payens lands a front kick.
Kilmster will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kilmster avoids the head kick by De Payens.
A little feinted left hand from Kilmster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Payens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kilmster misses with a wild body shot.
De Payens dodges the punch combination from Kilmster.
Kilmster dodges the punch combination from De Payens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Payens moves away.
De Payens throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
De Payens cracks Kilmster with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De Payens throws a front kick aimed at Kilmster's knee but Kilmster avoids it well.
De Payens moves in looking to clinch but Kilmster pushes him off.
Kilmster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kilmster on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
De Payens misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Kilmster was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from De Payens.
De Payens fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kilmster.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Payens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kilmster, pushing him back against the cage.
Kilmster can't get the takedown.
De Payens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Payens throws a right and a left that Kilmster avoids nicely.
De Payens tries to land a body kick
and Kilmster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Payens swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Kilmster misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilmster misses with a series of wild punches.
De Payens tries to clinch up.
As De Payens looks to move away, Kilmster throws a big counter combo bu De Payens just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugues De Payens dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A left and a right from De Payens both land. Nice combination.
Kilmster falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Payens counters with a nice uppercut.
Kilmster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Payens.
De Payens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Payens explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
De Payens tries to clinch but Kilmster moves out of range.
Kilmster feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kilmster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
De Payens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kilmster's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Payens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Payens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kilmster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Payens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Payens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Payens wants to control from the top but Kilmster keeps moving.
De Payens stands and steps away. Kilmster gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
De Payens connects with a single shot there.
De Payens wants to land a leg kick but Kilmster is out of range.
As De Payens looks to move away, Kilmster throws a big counter combo bu De Payens just gets out of the way.
De Payens clobbers Kilmster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
De Payens throws a body punch but Kilmster moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilmster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kilmster looks to land a combination but De Payens avoids it well.
Kilmster tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Payens is able to avoid easily.
De Payens feints a jab promting Kilmster to slip. De Payens then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kilmster slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
De Payens tries to clinch but Kilmster moves out of range.
Kilmster looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Payens is looking to stand up but Kilmster isn't so interested in that idea.
De Payens has his hands on Kilmster's head, controlling the position.
Kilmster won't allow De Payens to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Payens 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.
De Payens keeping moving, preventing Kilmster from controlling successfully.
Jake Kilmster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Payens is pulling down on Kilmster's head. It's preventing any offense from Kilmster, at least for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kilmster tries to bum rush De Payens with a series of wild strikes but De Payens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Payens only half commits to the counter leg kick.
De Payens scores with a jab to the head.
De Payens misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kilmster throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. De Payens tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kilmster is in De Payens's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Payens has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kilmster postures up in De Payens's guard and throws a big left but De Payens blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Payens is on top in guard.
Kilmster keeping moving, preventing De Payens from controlling successfully.
Kilmster's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
De Payens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kilmster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Payens defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugues De Payens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Payens 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugues De Payens!
Hugues De Payens is the new middleweight champion!
Hugues De Payens took some time post fight to say the following; 'It's no secret that my opponent had the plan to take me down and lay and pray! Well I'm here and I'm the one who is victorious! I say to Hemmo, you were a worthy opponent but I am revitalized, my mind is expanding rapidly and nothing will stop my ascent! One love! Broken Halo!'.
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