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Infinity 92: Winter is Coming PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Krzysiek Oki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoga Flame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krzysiek Oki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yoga Flame!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Oki.
Oki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Flame throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Oki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Flame is in Oki's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flame postures up.
Oki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Flame on the ground.
Flame with a nice head shot there.
Oki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Flame controls the pace.
Let's hope that Flame has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flame slips nicely into half guard.
Flame perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flame is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Flame.
Flame sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oki defending well though.
Oki tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Flame manages to move to mount!
Oki looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Oki is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flame has Oki flattened out and is raining down punches.
Flame working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Oki is doing well to defend. Flame seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Oki is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yoga Flame!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johny Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Trzcinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trzcinski has chosen Ice Cube - Do Ya Thang as his entrance music. Daniel Trzcinski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johny Baker's chin.
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Good kicks
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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
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johny Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Trzcinski!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trzcinski throws a leg kick that misses.
Trzcinski avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice combination there by Baker.
It looks like Daniel Trzcinski has been cut.
Baker throws the kick towards the body but Trzcinski avoids it.
Trzcinski throws a combination. Baker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Johny Baker has been cut.
Baker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Trzcinski scores with a jab.
Trzcinski swinging wildly here.
Baker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker throws a lazy right hand but Trzcinski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Baker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trzcinski circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker lands a nice shot that snaps Trzcinski's head back.
Baker pushes Trzcinski up against the cage in a clinch.
Baker working hard to break the clinch.
Baker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Trzcinski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baker avoids it.
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trzcinski throws a big shot that misses.
Baker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Trzcinski lands a front kick.
Baker throws a lazy right hand but Trzcinski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trzcinski throws a big shot that misses.
Baker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Baker duly obliges.
Trzcinski throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely.
It looked like Baker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Baker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baker sizes up Trzcinski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Baker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trzcinski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baker throws a right hand that Trzcinski ducks under and follows up with a left that Trzcinski also avoids with ease.
Trzcinski misses with a wild body shot.
Baker throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Trzcinski counter with a right hand.
Trzcinski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baker tries to move into range but Trzcinski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Trzcinski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trzcinski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baker, pushing him back against the cage.
Baker working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trzcinski lands a right hand.
Baker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baker has had enough of the clinch but Trzcinski keeps him there for the moment.
Baker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baker is rocked!
Trzcinski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baker avoids it.
Oh Baker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baker managing to block the knees to the body from Trzcinski.
Baker seems to have got his legs back now.
Baker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trzcinski blocks it with crossed arms.
Trzcinski breaks from the clinch.
Baker instigates a clinch.
Baker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Trzcinski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Trzcinski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trzcinski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Baker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trzcinski has him pressed against the cage.
Baker tries to circle away but Trzcinski has him pinned against the cage.
Baker tries to break free but Trzcinski pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Trzcinski.
Baker working hard to break the clinch.
Baker tries a knee to the head but Trzcinski blocks it.
Trzcinski blocks an elbow strike.
Baker misses with a knee strike.
Baker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baker being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Johny Baker will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Baker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johny Baker is winning the standup battle so far.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Trzcinski.
Trzcinski with a hook.
Baker tries to work over Trzcinski's front leg with a kick but Trzcinski checks it.
Trzcinski cracks Baker with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Trzcinski has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Baker to stand back up!
Johny Baker's cut is getting worse.
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!
Baker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baker looks to land a combination but Trzcinski avoids it well.
It seemed like Trzcinski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Baker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trzcinski.
Baker throws a head kick but Trzcinski moves out of range.
Trzcinski gets in close and tags Baker with a short punch that almost sends Baker to the mat! Oh Baker is in big trouble! He turns his back on Trzcinski, trying to create some distance but Trzcinski rushes him, striking wildly and Baker goes down! The referee tackles Trzcinski into the cage to end the fight! Trzcinski is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Trzcinski!
A very excited looking Daniel Trzcinski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randall Wickam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Metsola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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176 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randall Wickam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesus Metsola!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metsola shoots in for a takedown but Wickam shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wickam attempts a counter takedown but Metsola avoids it well and moves away.
Metsola gets caught flat footed, as Wickam shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wickam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Metsola pulls Wickam in close to prevent any damage.
Wickam is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wickam postures up and lands a big shot to Metsola's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wickam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Metsola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metsola had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wickam defends it easily.
Wickam postures up in Metsola's guard and throws a big left but Metsola blocks it.
Wickam sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wickam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Metsola has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wickam finds it's way round the side to connect with Metsola's head.
Wickam throws an overhand right that lands on Metsola's shoulder, as Metsola tries to avoid the shot.
Metsola takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Jesus Metsola has been cut.
Wickam looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Metsola doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wickam is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wickam with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wickam is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wickam distracts Metsola with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wickam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wickam works over Metsola with some ground and pound from guard.
Wickam postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Metsola is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wickam, into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wickam pulls Metsola in close to his closed guard and prevents Metsola from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metsola trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wickam's guard.
Wickam is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wickam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wickam controlling Metsola's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wickam 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.
Wickam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Metsola manages to get himself to full guard.
Wickam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Metsola had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wickam defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Metsola being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Wickam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Metsola's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wickam lands a right hook to the body.
Metsola takes a jab right on the kisser.
Metsola has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Wickam! Metsola is backing up but he can't get away as Wickam lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Metsola and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Randall Wickam!
Randall Wickam very nearly forgot to thank Soul Supremacy Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paavo Junttila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sambo Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paavo Junttila had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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166 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paavo Junttila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sambo Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rambo.
Rambo 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.
Rambo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Junttila.
Rambo looking to score a takedown here. Junttila is defending well but Rambo drives through and ends up in Junttila's guard.
Junttila keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully.
Rambo drops back looking for a leg! Junttila is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Junttila manages to kick Rambo off! Rambo jumps back into Junttila's guard.
Junttila keeping full guard, as Rambo tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junttila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rambo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo stands and throws Junttila's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rambo is chipping away with strikes.
Junttila prevents Rambo from improving position.
Rambo working the ground and pound.
Rambo tries to move to mount but Junttila blocks the move with his legs.
Junttila is trying to get back to half guard.
Rambo is looking to take a break and control but Junttila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rambo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Junttila is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junttila keeps working.
Rambo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rambo wants to control but Junttila is keeping him busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Junttila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Junttila regains half guard.
Rambo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rambo works his way into side control.
Rambo trying to control the action but Junttila is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junttila prevents Rambo from improving position.
Rambo is putting a hurting on Junttila here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rambo working the ground and pound.
Junttila managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rambo.
Rambo trying to control the action but Junttila is working from the bottom.
Rambo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rambo working the head and body with strikes.
Rambo working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo trying to control the position but Junttila is working away.
Rambo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rambo throws a strike aimed at the side of Junttila's head but Junttila avoids it well.
Rambo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Junttila knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Junttila trying to remain calm as Rambo controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rambo throws a strike aimed at the side of Junttila's head but Junttila avoids it well.
Check out the look on Rambo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rambo is looking to take a break and control but Junttila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sambo Rambo dominated that round.
That's time! Junttila's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Junttila lands a nice looking body kick.
Junttila gets caught flat footed, as Rambo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rambo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Junttila is keeping the position for now.
Rambo throwing strikes from guard but Junttila blocks nicely.
Rambo trying to control but Junttila is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Junttila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo scoring with some ground and pound.
Junttila is trying to keep Rambo in close.
Junttila keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully.
Rambo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rambo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rambo advances to half guard.
Rambo trying to control from Junttila's half guard. Junttila has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rambo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rambo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rambo trying to control but Junttila is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junttila working a defensive guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Junttila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rambo.
Nice shot by Rambo.
Junttila swings for the body but Rambo moves out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Junttila enables Rambo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Junttila manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rambo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rambo looking to sit in guard and control but Junttila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rambo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rambo, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rambo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rambo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Junttila haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Junttila from controlling successfully.
Junttila pushes down on Rambo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Junttila thows a huge punch but Rambo dodges it nicely.
Junttila looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rambo is trying to get back to full guard.
Junttila is looking to take a break and control but Rambo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rambo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rambo moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Junttila connects with a couple of short punches.
Junttila postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sambo Rambo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rambo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Junttila manages to avoid it.
Rambo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rambo throws a hook but Junttila blocks it.
Rambo misses the shot to the body.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown but Junttila shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rambo lunges at Junttila with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Junttila's hand.
Rambo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Junttila feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rambo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Junttila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rambo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Junttila throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junttila scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rambo in his tracks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Junttila.
Junttila doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Paavo Junttila is winning the standup battle so far.
Rambo throws an overhand right that lands on Junttila's shoulder, as Junttila tries to avoid the shot.
Junttila takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junttila lands a nice shot to the body.
Rambo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Junttila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rambo throws a body shot but no joy.
Rambo fails to land the takedown.
Rambo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Junttila misses with a body shot.
Junttila is looking to land body kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Junttila, right into the meat.
Junttila showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rambo.
Junttila feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Junttila slips under a jab from Rambo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junttila lands with a cross.
Rambo shoots in but Junttila avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paavo Junttila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paavo Junttila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambo Rambo.
Rambo tests Junttila's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rambo misses with a takedown attempt - Junttila sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rambo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Junttila goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rambo misses with a body shot.
Junttila finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Junttila counters with a left to the body.
Rambo misses with a looping right.
Rambo looks to land a left hand but Junttila moved out of range nicely.
Rambo goes for a double leg but Junttila avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Junttila continues to drive forward.
Junttila throws a quick counter head kick but Rambo was just out of range.
Rambo misses with an uppercut.
Rambo throws a good cross that connects.
Junttila throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rambo looks to land a right hand but Junttila moved out of range.
Junttila jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Junttila on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Junttila gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rambo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rambo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rambo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Junttila has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rambo has managed to get both his arms back between Junttila's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Junttila trying to strike off his back.
Rambo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Junttila works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sambo Rambo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Junttila is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rambo is aware though and is defending well.
Rambo stays in close to Junttila's body and controls the position.
Junttila throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rambo escapes and throws Junttila's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lull in the action here.
Junttila tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sambo Rambo.
I've got Rambo 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sambo Rambo!
An out of breath Sambo Rambo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Maggio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Norman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maggio comes to the cage accompanied by Flux Pavilion - I Can't Stop. The crowd seem to be enjoying Norman's choice of entrance music: Freaks. Nathan Norman will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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173 lbs
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180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nicholas Maggio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathan Norman!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Norman. Maggio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maggio misses with a head kick.
Maggio seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Maggio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Norman.
Maggio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Norman is out of range and Maggio settles back down.
Norman with the counter takedown but Maggio avoids it easily.
Maggio darts in and clinches Norman up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Norman fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Maggio.
It looks like Nathan Norman has been cut.
Norman looking for a takedown.
Maggio gets underhooks to prevent Norman's takedown attempt.
Nicholas Maggio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Norman.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maggio.
Maggio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maggio scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maggio lands a nice knee to the body.
Norman looks winded!
Norman is trying to drag Maggio to the mat but Maggio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maggio lands a nice knee to the body.
Norman is trying to force a seperation but Maggio has the dominant position.
Maggio landing knees to the body.
Maggio lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maggio.
Maggio lands an elbow inside that Norman shrugs off.
Maggio putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Norman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maggio lands a nice elbow.
Maggio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maggio crunches a lovely knee into Norman's ribcage.
Maggio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Norman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maggio unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maggio lands an elbow that stopped Norman in his tracks for a moment.
Maggio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Norman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maggio lands a nice elbow.
Maggio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Norman is rocked!
Maggio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Norman is still on wobbly legs! Can Maggio finish him?
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maggio obliges.
Maggio stalling.
Maggio stalling the fight.
Maggio gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Maggio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Norman takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Nathan Norman's cut even more.
Maggio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Maggio lands an elbow inside.
Maggio landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maggio stalling in the clinch.
Maggio landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maggio obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maggio creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Norman! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Maggio.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicholas Maggio!
A relieved looking Nicholas Maggio thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Nathan Norman had this to say: 'I'd like to thank the fans even though I couldn't pull off the victory, I vs'd a great opponent and I wish him all the best. I will return in better form with more skills to win.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikola Veljanovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reggie Coleman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
222 lbs
25 - 15 - 0 |
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228 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikola Veljanovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reggie Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman shoots in and bounces Veljanovski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Veljanovski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Veljanovski wants to sweep but no luck.
Coleman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Veljanovski wants to stand but Coleman is controlling the position.
Veljanovski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Coleman passes into side control.
Veljanovski gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman is landing with some decent strikes but Veljanovski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Coleman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Veljanovski is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Coleman.
Coleman avoids the attempt from Veljanovski to control.
Veljanovski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Coleman has hold of Veljanovski's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Veljanovski manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Coleman looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman raining down hammerfists from mount.
BOOM! Coleman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Veljanovski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Veljanovski tries to get out of the position.
Coleman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Veljanovski has worked his arm free - good work by Veljanovski!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Veljanovski is looking to reverse the position.
Veljanovski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Coleman off and has taken his back!
Coleman trying to get back to his feet but Veljanovski is in full control for now.
Veljanovski working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is trying to get back to his feet but Veljanovski has full control of the position and if anything, Coleman has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Veljanovski scores with strikes from the back.
Veljanovski wants to control the position but Coleman frees himself and scrambles - Veljanovski manages to regain control in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski misses with the ground and pound.
Coleman is trying to get back to his feet.
Veljanovski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coleman keeps working.
Coleman explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Coleman connects with a solid leg kick.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but Veljanovski shows good takedown defense.
Veljanovski slips a jab and a cross from Coleman.
Veljanovski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Coleman sprawls and moves away.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt - Veljanovski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Veljanovski has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Coleman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Coleman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Veljanovski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Coleman pushes Veljanovski off and gets back to his feet.
Coleman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Veljanovski's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veljanovski keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Veljanovski looking for a sweep. Not yet Veljanovski, not yet.
Veljanovski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Coleman working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veljanovski is looking to stand back up but Coleman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Veljanovski.
Coleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Coleman throwing shots but Veljanovski is blocking nicely.
Veljanovski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Veljanovski.
Coleman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Veljanovski is trying to control the position but Coleman postures up.
Coleman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Veljanovski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Coleman passes Veljanovski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Coleman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Reggie Coleman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Veljanovski is staying active underneath Coleman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Coleman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Coleman is looking to stall here but Veljanovski recovers full guard.
Coleman wants to pass the guard but Veljanovski is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Veljanovski is defended easily by Coleman.
Coleman scores with a takedown into Veljanovski's guard.
Coleman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Veljanovski is adopting a defensive guard.
Coleman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Veljanovski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Coleman has Veljanovski in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman keeping moving, preventing Veljanovski from controlling successfully.
Veljanovski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Coleman manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Veljanovski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Veljanovski trying to control the position but instead, Coleman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Veljanovski into the cage.
Veljanovski seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Coleman is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Coleman 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Veljanovski tries to clinch but Coleman moves out of range.
Veljanovski with a poor takedown
and Coleman counters with a left and a right that stings Veljanovski.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Veljanovski.
Nikola Veljanovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veljanovski dives in and grabs Coleman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Coleman pushes down on Veljanovski's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikola Veljanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veljanovski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coleman as he jumps to the side.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Coleman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Coleman postures up in Veljanovski's guard and throws a big left but Veljanovski blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman cracks Veljanovski with a solid left hand.
Coleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Veljanovski keeps moving.
Veljanovski keeping full guard, as Coleman tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Coleman trying to control the position but Veljanovski is working away.
Coleman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Veljanovski's shoulder. That is not cool.
Coleman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Veljanovski keeps working.
Coleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Veljanovski is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Coleman working the ground and pound.
Coleman takes a little break here. Veljanovski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veljanovski is trying to improve his position.
Veljanovski wants to get back to his feet.
Veljanovski tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Veljanovski is trying desperately to improve position.
Coleman trying to control but Veljanovski is having none of it.
Veljanovski is desperately trying to improve his position but Coleman has a good base and remains in mount.
Coleman looking to control but Veljanovski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Veljanovski is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Coleman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Coleman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Veljanovski is squirming around, avoiding Coleman's attempts to control the action.
Veljanovski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nikola Veljanovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Veljanovski is looking to escape.
Reggie Coleman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Coleman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Coleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Coleman 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Coleman!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simo Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Stirling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Supermies might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to D12 - Fight Music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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40
196 lbs
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28
181 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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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
38 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Supermies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Stirling!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supermies avoids a kick to the body.
Stirling gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Supermies throws a big right hand that misses.
Supermies throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stirling can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Supermies controls the pace.
Stirling looking to hit a scissor sweep but Supermies is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supermies slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stirling pulls Supermies in to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Supermies tries to clinch but Stirling is having none of it.
Supermies seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stirling thows a body kick. Supermies tries to catch it but that hurt him.
No luck for Supermies with that takedown attempt.
Stirling now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stirling looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A punch combination from Stirling misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Supermies.
Supermies throws a jab but it's blocked by Stirling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supermies cracks Stirling with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Simo Supermies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stirling blocks a head kick by Supermies.
Stirling lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jack Stirling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Supermies shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stirling but Stirling pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Supermies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Supermies misses with a straight left.
Supermies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stirling flicks out a counter leg kick but Supermies steps away.
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!
Stirling throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stirling scores with a jab to the head.
Stirling throws an overhand right that lands on Supermies's shoulder, as Supermies tries to avoid the shot.
Stirling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Supermies moves away.
Supermies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stirling. Supermies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Supermies doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stirling counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simo Supermies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Supermies throws a shot from downtown. Stirling moves away and avoids it.
Stirling is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Supermies misses with an uppercut. Stirling saw that one coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Supermies.
Stirling throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Supermies plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Supermies throws a push kick but Stirling slaps the foot to one side.
Supermies misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stirling throws a body punch but Supermies moves out of range.
Supermies connects with a crisp jab.
Supermies throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stirling tests Supermies's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Simo Supermies has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid body kick from Stirling.
Supermies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Supermies throws a sloppy head kick
and Stirling counters with a nice kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Stirling.
A jab lands there for Stirling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Stirling will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simo Supermies's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stirling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Supermies ducks under a wild hook from Stirling.
Supermies takes a swing at Stirling's ribcage but misses.
Stirling feints a counter leg kick.
Supermies bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Supermies throws a lazy head kick
and Stirling counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick from Stirling lands but Supermies takes it in his stride.
Stirling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Supermies moves away.
Supermies throws a push kick but Stirling slaps the foot to one side.
Stirling throws a hook but Supermies blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supermies with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stirling counters with a straight right hand.
Supermies throws a lazy uppercut
and Stirling counters with a nice body shot.
Jack Stirling seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Supermies throws a head kick but Stirling moves out of range.
Supermies throws an off balance right hand
and Stirling counters with an inside leg kick.
Stirling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stirling throws a nice head kick!
Supermies takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Supermies blocks a head kick by Stirling.
Stirling connects with a solid leg kick.
Stirling ducks under a wild hook from Supermies.
Stirling tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stirling. Supermies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stirling throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice sprawl there from Stirling as Supermies shoots in.
Stirling takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stirling. Supermies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Supermies gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Stirling counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simo Supermies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supermies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stirling moves away.
Stirling throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Supermies moves away from the strike by Stirling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stirling motions for Supermies to come forward. Stirling throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Supermies swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Supermies takes a swing at Stirling's ribcage but misses.
Stirling now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stirling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stirling lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Simo Supermies's cut is getting worse.
Supermies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stirling with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Supermies throws a head kick that misses.
Stirling appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies throws a shot from downtown. Stirling moves away and avoids it.
Supermies tries to move into range but Stirling moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Supermies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stirling scores with a body shot.
Stirling blocks a head kick by Supermies.
Simo Supermies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Supermies uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stirling.
Supermies changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stirling looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Supermies is trying to ground and pound but Stirling uses the momentary lack of control by Supermies to regain half guard.
Stirling makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stirling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stirling 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.
Stirling keeping moving, preventing Supermies from controlling successfully.
Supermies postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stirling is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Supermies, into his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stirling distracts Supermies with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Stirling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simo Supermies's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Supermies looks to clinch
and Stirling counters with a series of strikes. Supermies will be more careful next time no doubt.
Supermies tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stirling defends well and Supermies ends up having to push Stirling into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stirling throws a counter combo.
Stirling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stirling defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Supermies.
Supermies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stirling only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Supermies closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stirling quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stirling tries to roll over but Supermies keeps him under control.
Stirling controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stirling wants to control but Supermies is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stirling does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stirling is trying to maintain the position but Supermies is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Supermies wants to pass the guard but Stirling is defending well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Supermies is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stirling has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stirling stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stirling wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simo Supermies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stirling jabs Supermies to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Supermies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Supermies misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Stirling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Supermies tries for a takedown but Stirling sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stirling fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Supermies looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stirling lands a right hook to the body.
Stirling throws a good cross that connects.
Stirling lands a jab to Supermies's midsection.
Stirling connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stirling thuds his right hand into Supermies's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Supermies is rocked!
Supermies has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stirling.
Stirling looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jack Stirling is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stirling connects with a good right hand that stumbles Supermies. Supermies circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oh Supermies is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simo Supermies's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Supermies takes a swing at Stirling's ribcage but misses.
Supermies seems to have got his legs back now.
Stirling lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Supermies looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stirling is fending him off so far but Supermies persists. Nope, Stirling circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Supermies.
Supermies fails with the takedown
and Stirling counters with a stiff right hand.
Stirling uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Both fighters circling a little - Stirling finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stirling. Supermies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stirling throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Supermies stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stirling misses the shot to the body.
Supermies lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stirling. Supermies shrugs it off though.
Stirling lands a lovely overhand right.
Supermies gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stirling counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Stirling digs a good hook to Supermies's body.
Supermies will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stirling tries to land a front kick but Supermies steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stirling scores with a sloppy right hand. Supermies should have avoided that one.
Stirling lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Supermies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Supermies misses.
Supermies shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simo Supermies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stirling lands a nice looking body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Stirling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stirling 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Stirling!
Jack Stirling very nearly forgot to thank Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amis Pelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Ahokas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amis Pelle!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahokas connects with a body shot.
Pelle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ahokas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pelle lands a lovely overhand right.
Pelle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pelle's coach down at GDanceClub was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pelle's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pelle throws a series of punches but Ahokas avoids them all with ease.
Ahokas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pelle looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahokas is just out of range.
Pelle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ahokas's head backwards.
Pelle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pelle throws a lazy right hand but Ahokas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Pelle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A cross from Ahokas lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pelle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pelle.
Ahokas slips a jab from Pelle.
Ahokas lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahokas. Pelle does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Ahokas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pelle scores with a hook to the body. Ahokas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ahokas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahokas swings widly with a right hand
and Pelle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahokas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pelle takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahokas. Pelle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pelle is looking for the big counter here.
Pelle catches Ahokas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pelle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oooooh!!! Pelle has knocked Ahokas down with a huge combo! Pelle steps away and waves a wobbly Ahokas back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ahokas is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pelle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oh Ahokas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pelle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ahokas seems to have got his legs back now.
Pelle swinging wildly here.
Ahokas staying out of range there.
Pelle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelle lands with a shot to the body.
Pelle misses with a body shot.
Ahokas staying out of range there.
Pelle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oooooh!!! Pelle has knocked Ahokas down with a huge combo! Pelle steps away and waves a wobbly Ahokas back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Pelle lands a big right hand that sends Ahokas crashing to the mat! Pelle stays standing though and waves Ahokas back to his feet!
Pelle misses with a two punch combination.
Pelle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pelle slips a straight right by Ahokas.
Ahokas scores with a shot to the body.
Pelle looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahokas is just out of range.
Pelle misses with a body shot.
Pelle clobbers Ahokas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pelle misses with a few strikes there.
Pelle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahokas was well out of range. Poor timing from Pelle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelle slips a jab from Ahokas.
Ahokas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pelle doesn't seem bothered though.
Pelle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pelle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahokas manages to avoid it.
Ahokas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pelle on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pelle. Ahokas does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Ahokas.
Pelle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ahokas lands the left hand.
Pelle looks to land a combination but Ahokas avoids it well.
Pelle swinging wildly here.
Ahokas throws a shot from downtown. Pelle moves away and avoids it.
Ahokas misses with a hook. Pelle ducked under it nicely.
Pelle staying out of range there.
Ahokas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pelle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahokas connects with a single shot there.
Pelle slips under a jab.
Pelle throws a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahokas misses the target.
Pelle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ahokas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pelle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahokas.
Pelle fails to land with a series of punches.
Pelle takes a swing at Ahokas's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Pelle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by Ahokas.
Pelle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahokas circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ahokas throws a shot to the body.
Pelle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pelle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pelle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amis Pelle dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pelle looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahokas is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Ahokas.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pelle.
Pelle tries to bum rush Ahokas with a series of wild strikes but Ahokas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pelle connects with a body shot that sends Ahokas's belly button to the back.
Pelle digs a good hook to Ahokas's body.
Ahokas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Amis Pelle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahokas throws a body punch but Pelle moves out of range.
Pelle looks to land a right hand but Ahokas moved out of range.
Good exchange - Ahokas coming out on top.
Ahokas connects with a crisp jab.
Amis Pelle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahokas misses with a double jab.
Ahokas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pelle counters with a straight right hand.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pelle. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ahokas throws a big shot that misses.
Ahokas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pelle.
Pelle scores with a sloppy right hand. Ahokas should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelle throws a series of punches but Ahokas avoids them all with ease.
Ahokas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ahokas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A left lands for Pelle.
Ahokas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ahokas throws a shot from downtown. Pelle moves away and avoids it.
Pelle looks to land a combination but Ahokas avoids it well.
Pelle misses with a looping right.
Ahokas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pelle.
Pelle throws a looping overhand right but Ahokas ducks down to avoid it.
Pelle slips under a jab.
Pelle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ahokas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ahokas misses with a body shot.
Pelle lands a nice hook to Ahokas's body. Ahokas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ahokas misses with a few strikes there.
Pelle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ahokas might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahokas throws an overhand right that lands on Pelle's shoulder, as Pelle tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Pelle.
Ahokas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pelle.
Pelle misses with a straight left.
Pelle connects with a body shot that sends Ahokas's belly button to the back.
Pelle misses with a two punch combination.
Ahokas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pelle stuns Ahokas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pelle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pelle misses with a body shot.
Ahokas throws a hook but Pelle blocks it.
Oooooh!!! Pelle has knocked Ahokas down with a huge combo! Pelle steps away and waves a wobbly Ahokas back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ahokas just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Ahokas finds it's target.
Pelle misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pelle is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ahokas rather than just go for the knockout.
Pelle throws a series of punches but Ahokas avoids them all with ease.
Pelle looks to land a right hand but Ahokas moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ahokas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pelle swinging wildly here.
Ahokas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pelle. Pelle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ahokas digs a good hook to Pelle's body.
Pelle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ahokas cracks Pelle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pelle misses with a few strikes there.
Ahokas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Pelle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahokas lands a slapping body shot.
Pelle is breathing heavily.
Ahokas's corner calls for a 1-2. Ahokas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahokas looks to land a right hand but Pelle moved out of range.
Ahokas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahokas lands a glancing blow to the side of Pelle's head.
Pelle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahokas.
Pelle unleashes a big counter combination but Ahokas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A swing and a miss from Ahokas.
Pelle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pelle throws a body shot but no joy.
Pelle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pelle throws a hook but Ahokas blocks it.
Pelle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahokas.
Pelle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Ahokas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pelle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahokas missing with a left hand there. Pelle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahokas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahokas just misses with a punch to the body.
Pelle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ahokas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amis Pelle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ahokas tests Pelle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pelle misses with a hook.
Pelle defending well as Ahokas loads up on a big left hand.
Pelle is looking for the big counter here.
Ahokas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahokas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pelle.
Pelle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pelle misses with a wild body shot.
Ahokas lands an overhand right.
Pelle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pelle unleashes a big counter combination but Ahokas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ahokas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pelle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ahokas scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahokas cracks Pelle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ahokas lands with a straight right. Pelle didn't see that one coming.
Ahokas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pelle defending well as Ahokas loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelle defending well as Ahokas loads up on a big left hand.
Ahokas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahokas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pelle was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahokas.
Ahokas takes a swing at Pelle's ribcage but misses.
Ahokas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ahokas throws out a loose jab but Pelle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pelle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pelle scores with a shot to the body.
Pelle misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Ahokas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pelle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pelle ducks right into an uppercut from Ahokas.
Pelle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pelle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ahokas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pelle counters with a left to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Pelle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pelle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pelle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahokas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pelle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pelle throws a lazy right hand but Ahokas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Ahokas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahokas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pelle fails to land with a series of punches.
Pelle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahokas.
Pelle throws a series of punches but Ahokas moves out of range.
Ahokas lands the left hand.
Ahokas moves away from the strike by Pelle.
Pelle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ahokas connects with a crisp jab.
Pelle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pelle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahokas counters with a straight right hand.
Ahokas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahokas.
Pelle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Ahokas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ahokas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pelle.
Pelle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ahokas avoids the body shot from Pelle.
Pelle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahokas.
Pelle ducks under a wild hook from Ahokas.
No joy there for Pelle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ahokas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ahokas looks to throw the jab but Pelle is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahokas misses the target.
Ahokas misses with a straight right.
Pelle misses with a double jab
and Ahokas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pelle walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas swinging wildly here.
Ahokas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pelle's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahokas. Pelle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahokas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pelle manages to avoid it.
Pelle misses with a double jab
and Ahokas counters with a nice uppercut.
Pelle lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Pelle.
Pelle moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Pelle misses the target.
It looked like Ahokas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ahokas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pelle.
Pelle misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Ahokas clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pelle misses with a body shot.
Ahokas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pelle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahokas.
Pelle is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ahokas with a body shot.
Pelle misses the jab.
Nice cross by Ahokas.
Pelle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ahokas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pelle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Pelle does no damage.
A big right from Ahokas misses.
Pelle lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pelle misses with a body shot
enabling Ahokas to counter with a crisp jab.
Pelle walks into a left hand.
Ahokas scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahokas.
Pelle misses with a series of wild punches.
Pelle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pelle pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ahokas back to the cage. Pelle follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pelle is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Pelle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ahokas counters with a one-two to the body.
Ahokas misses with a wild body shot.
Ahokas scores with a nice right hand.
Pelle swings for the body but Ahokas moves out of range.
Ahokas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Pelle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pelle throws a nice looking combination but Ahokas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pelle throws a right and a left that Ahokas avoids nicely.
Ahokas punishes Pelle's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas lands with a cross.
Ahokas avoids the body shot from Pelle.
Ahokas throws a series of strikes that have Pelle backpedaling.
Pelle is rocked!
Pelle ducks under a wild hook from Ahokas.
Pelle is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahokas finish him?
Ahokas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ahokas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pelle manages to avoid it.
Pelle throws a series of punches but Ahokas moves out of range.
Pelle seems to have recovered his senses.
Pelle throws a nice looking combination but Ahokas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A quick step to the side and Ahokas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pelle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot by Ahokas.
Pelle misses with a hook.
Pelle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pelle throws a right and a left that Ahokas avoids nicely.
Pelle just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelle takes one on the button.
A jab from Pelle misses.
Ahokas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahokas cracks a nice hook into Pelle's ribs.
Ahokas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pelle moves away.
Ahokas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pelle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ahokas swings for the body but Pelle moves out of range.
Ahokas misses with a wild body shot.
Pelle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ahokas avoids the body shot from Pelle.
A big right from Ahokas misses.
Pelle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pelle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahokas.
Ahokas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pelle was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahokas.
Sloppy strikes from Pelle. Those never looked like landing.
Ahokas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pelle walks into a straight right hand from Ahokas.
Ahokas scores with a nice right hand.
Ahokas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pelle.
Some wild striking there from Pelle.
Pelle lands an overhand right.
No joy there for Pelle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pelle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ahokas misses with an uppercut. Pelle saw that one coming.
Ahokas throws a shot from downtown. Pelle moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Juha Ahokas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ahokas ducks under a wild hook from Pelle.
Ahokas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pelle manages to avoid it.
Ahokas slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahokas misses the target.
Pelle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice combo by Ahokas! Oh, that's hurt him - Pelle falls to the canvas and Ahokas follows him into side control.
Pelle is trying to control Ahokas's posture but Ahokas avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
Ahokas connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pelle some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahokas's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ahokas working the ground and pound but Pelle is defending the strikes.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ahokas swings for the body but Pelle moves out of range.
Ahokas scores with a nice right hand.
Pelle throws a nice looking combination but Ahokas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahokas throwing a counter right hand but Pelle manages to avoid it.
Ahokas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pelle moves away.
Pelle takes a swing at Ahokas's ribcage but misses.
Pelle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahokas throws a looping overhand right but Pelle ducks down to avoid it.
Pelle is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ahokas with a body shot.
Ahokas slips under a jab.
Pelle throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Pelle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahokas circles away quickly and effectively.
Pelle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahokas throws out the jab.
Pelle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahokas throws out the jab.
Pelle dodges the punch combination from Ahokas.
A jab from Ahokas does it's job there.
Some wild striking there from Pelle.
A punch lands to the side of Pelle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pelle misses with a double jab
and Ahokas counters with a single leg into guard. Pelle didn't expect that.
Pelle looking for a sweep. Not yet Pelle, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas 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.
Pelle wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ahokas manages to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juha Ahokas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ahokas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juha Ahokas!
Juha Ahokas retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Juha Ahokas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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