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MMA Helsinki - 47 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Devlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valdemar Friman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Friman has chosen Metallica - Damage Inc. as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
13 - 17 - 0 |
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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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
13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonathan Devlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valdemar Friman!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devlin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Friman can pounce on him.
Devlin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Friman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Friman fails to land with a series of punches.
Friman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Devlin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Devlin looks to land a combination. Friman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Friman keeps the fight on the outside.
Friman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Devlin circles away quickly and effectively.
Friman closes the distance and clinches up with Devlin, looking for a takedown. Friman pushes Devlin against the cage but Devlin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Devlin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Friman rushes Devlin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Friman landing knees to the head.
Devlin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Friman up against the cage.
Devlin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Friman's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Friman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Devlin prevents the takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Devlin.
Devlin avoiding damage as Friman throws knees to the body.
Friman tries to land knees in the clinch but Devlin avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friman scores with a shoulder strike.
Friman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Devlin tries to throw a body punch but Friman avoids it by throwing Devlin back against the cage.
Devlin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Devlin stalls.
Friman lands a nice uppercut.
Friman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Friman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Devlin tries to land a knee to the head but Friman blocks with his arms.
Friman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Devlin avoids it.
Devlin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Friman takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice left hand lands by Friman.
Still in the clinch, Friman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Friman scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Devlin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Friman's brow.
We've been informed that Friman 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.
Friman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devlin tries to throw a body punch but Friman avoids it by throwing Devlin back against the cage.
Devlin is pressed up against the cage. Friman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Devlin down to the mat. Devlin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jonathan Devlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valdemar Friman.
Devlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Devlin swinging wildly here.
Devlin closes the distance and pushes Friman back into the cage.
Friman stalls.
Friman misses with a body punch.
Friman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Devlin's elbow.
Friman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Devlin avoids it.
Devlin blocks a body shot from Friman.
Devlin missing with knees to the body.
Devlin blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devlin managing to block the knees to the body from Friman.
Devlin tries to land a knee to the head but Friman blocks with his arms.
Devlin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Friman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Devlin is trying to stall.
Friman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Devlin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Friman.
Friman missing with knees to the body.
Friman trying to stall but Devlin improves his position.
Devlin works on Friman's body with a couple of short punches.
Devlin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Friman is defending well for now.
Friman tries to land knees in the clinch but Devlin avoids the damage to the body.
Friman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Devlin trying to control the position but instead, Friman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Devlin into the cage.
Devlin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Devlin blocks it with crossed arms.
Devlin avoiding damage as Friman throws knees to the body.
Friman missing with knees to the body.
Friman tries to land a knee to the head but Devlin blocks with his arms.
Devlin missing with knees to the body.
Devlin prevents a body shot from Friman.
Friman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Devlin avoiding damage as Friman throws knees to the body.
Devlin 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!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Devlin lands an elbow inside.
Devlin lands an elbow inside.
Devlin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Devlin looking to stall.
Devlin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Friman looking to throw knees to the head but Devlin is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valdemar Friman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Devlin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Friman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Devlin throws a series of punches but Friman moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Devlin.
A clash of legs there as Devlin blocks the low kick.
Devlin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jonathan Devlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devlin throws a leg kick
and Friman counters with a series of strikes. Devlin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Devlin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Devlin lunges at Friman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Friman's hand.
Devlin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Friman's calf.
Friman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Friman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Devlin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Devlin is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Friman presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Devlin trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devlin landing knees to the head.
Devlin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Devlin is trying to maintain a safe position but Friman gets an underhook and turns Devlin into the cage.
Devlin managing to block the knees to the body from Friman.
Friman tries a body shot but Devlin blocks it.
Friman managing to block the knees to the body from Devlin.
Devlin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Devlin tries a knee to the head but Friman blocks it.
Friman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Devlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Friman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Friman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Devlin with a knee to the head.
Jonathan Devlin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Friman looking to stall.
Devlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Devlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devlin misses with an elbow strike.
Friman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Devlin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Friman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Devlin tries to throw a body punch but Friman avoids it by throwing Devlin back against the cage.
Devlin misses with an elbow over the top.
Friman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Devlin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Friman blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friman tries to land a knee to the head but Devlin blocks with his arms.
Friman tries a body shot but Devlin blocks it.
Friman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Devlin avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Devlin.
A knee to the head by Friman.
Devlin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Devlin misses with a knee to the head.
Friman avoids the elbow strike from Devlin, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friman trying to land knees to the body.
Friman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Friman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Friman trying to land knees to the body.
Devlin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Friman's face.
Devlin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Friman up against the cage.
Devlin blocks an elbow strike from Friman.
Friman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Friman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Devlin wants to land a leg kick but Friman is out of range.
Devlin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Devlin.
Devlin is looking to counter punch.
Friman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Friman loads up on a big right hand but Devlin slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Devlin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friman fails to land with a series of punches.
Friman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Devlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Friman moves away.
Friman throws a series of punches but Devlin moves out of range.
Friman is breathing heavily.
Devlin tries to clinch but Friman moves out of range.
Friman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Devlin lands a shot to the body.
Devlin trying to stall but Friman improves his position.
Devlin misses with an elbow strike.
Devlin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jonathan Devlin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Devlin throws a leg kick which misses Friman's front leg but catches the back leg as Friman tries to avoid it.
Devlin throws a leg kick that misses.
Devlin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Devlin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Friman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Friman checks a leg kick.
Friman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Friman scores with a three punch combo!
A head kick misses from Friman.
Devlin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Devlin throws a right and a left that Friman avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Devlin circles away quickly and effectively.
Devlin tries to clinch but Friman is having none of it.
Good shot there by Devlin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devlin connects with the punch.
Friman forces Devlin back against the cage and clinches.
Devlin avoiding damage as Friman throws knees to the body.
Devlin is struggling to control the position.
Devlin avoiding damage as Friman throws knees to the body.
Friman trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Devlin.
Friman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Devlin dodges the punch combination from Friman.
Friman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Devlin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Devlin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Devlin moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friman lands with a short shot to the head.
Friman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Friman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Friman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Devlin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Devlin keeps control of Friman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Friman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Friman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Devlin.
Devlin blocks a body shot from Friman.
Devlin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Friman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Devlin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Devlin is trying to stall.
Devlin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Devlin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devlin lands a damaging elbow.
Devlin misses with a knee to the head.
Friman lands a shot to the body.
Friman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Devlin avoids it.
Friman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Devlin misses with a knee strike.
Devlin lands a nice elbow.
Devlin lands a body shot.
Devlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Friman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Devlin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Friman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Devlin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Friman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Devlin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Friman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Devlin is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Devlin blocks it with crossed arms.
Friman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Devlin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Friman blocks an elbow strike.
Devlin avoiding damage as Friman throws knees to the body.
Friman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Devlin blocks it with crossed arms.
Devlin lands a damaging elbow.
Devlin blocking some punches.
Friman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Devlin is defending well for now.
Devlin is pushing Friman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Devlin avoiding damage as Friman throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Friman fails to land.
Devlin lands with a light punch inside.
Devlin has Friman pressed against the cage, preventing Friman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valdemar Friman.
I think Friman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Valdemar Friman!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Nogueira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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140 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Stewart !
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nogueira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stewart somewhat.
Stewart misses with the combination.
Nogueira walks into a stiff left hand from Stewart .
Nogueira fakes the leg kick and cracks Stewart in the body.
Nogueira lands a nice looking body kick.
Stewart swings for the body but Nogueira moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart moves forwards but Nogueira connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stewart lands the left hand.
Nogueira cracks Stewart with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stewart is rocked!
Nogueira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stewart is still on wobbly legs! Can Nogueira finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nogueira is looking to slow Stewart down with leg kicks.
Nogueira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stewart shoots and misses
and Nogueira counters with a monster head kick that knocks Stewart out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chuck Nogueira!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Krisu Leepen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Olszewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leepen comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy - . 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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163 lbs
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160 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Krisu Leepen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamil Olszewicz!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olszewicz lands a right hook to the body.
Olszewicz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A combination from Leepen does no damage.
Olszewicz lands a nice looking body shot.
Olszewicz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leepen momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Olszewicz.
Olszewicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Olszewicz.
Olszewicz scores with a shot to the body.
Olszewicz looks to score with a jab to the body but Leepen is just out of range.
Olszewicz scores with a sloppy right hand. Leepen should have avoided that one.
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!
Olszewicz catches Leepen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Leepen fails with a takedown attempt.
Olszewicz lands a jab to the nose.
Olszewicz throws a body punch but Leepen moves out of range.
Leepen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Olszewicz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leepen dodges the punch combination from Olszewicz.
Nice uppercut there from Olszewicz.
Leepen takes one to the side of the head.
Olszewicz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leepen.
Olszewicz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Leepen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Olszewicz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Leepen is rocked!
Leepen gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Olszewicz gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Leepen is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamil Olszewicz!
A relieved looking Kamil Olszewicz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jabari Johnston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merrimack Stronghammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnston's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, fabulous- breathe. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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255 lbs
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235 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jabari Johnston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Merrimack Stronghammer!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stronghammer wants to improve his position but Johnston is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stronghammer wants to get back to his feet.
Stronghammer is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnston.
Johnston has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Stronghammer defend it? Johnston steps over the head and cranks it - Stronghammer is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Johnston!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jabari Johnston!
Jabari Johnston very nearly forgot to thank KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Royler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jethro Rusted (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Royler comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Fuel. Roy Royler has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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182 lbs
28 - 11 - 1 |
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179 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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World class MT
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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
28 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Royler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jethro Rusted!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rusted.
Rusted lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Royler throws a sloppy head kick and Rusted moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Royler.
Rusted connects with an inside leg kick.
Rusted thows a left - swing and a miss!
Royler throws a wild body kick that Rusted sees coming a mile off.
Rusted misses with a leg kick
and Royler counters with a straight right hand.
Rusted swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusted fakes the leg kick and cracks Royler in the body.
Royler thumps Rusted with a low kick.
Rusted 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rusted misses the jab.
Royler connects with a right hand. Rusted shakes it off.
Some bone on bone action there as Royler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Rusted finds it's way through Royler's defenses.
Royler throws a series of punches but Rusted avoids them all with ease.
Rusted is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rusted fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Royler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rusted.
Royler misses with a wild body shot.
Royler checks a low kick from Rusted.
Rusted throws out a leg kick but Royler moves out of range and Rusted only half commits.
Royler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rusted blocks a head kick by Royler.
Royler throws the left hand but Rusted avoids the punch easily.
Rusted closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Royler's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rusted working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Royler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rusted.
Rusted trying to control the position from guard on top but Royler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rusted looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusted trying to control but Royler is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rusted looking to sit in guard and control but Royler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Royler wants to stand and escape but instead Rusted has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusted trying to control the position from guard on top but Royler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rusted passes Royler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rusted is trying to control. Royler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rusted prevents Royler from improving his position.
Rusted seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Royler has recovered full guard.
Royler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rusted throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rusted passes Royler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rusted throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Royler trying to control from the bottom.
Royler won't allow Rusted to pass to mount.
Rusted seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Royler wants to control but Rusted is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Rusted dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rusted throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rusted fails with a takedown attempt.
Royler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rusted misses with a low kick.
Royler fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rusted just manages to avoid it.
Rusted keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rusted with the counter takedown but Royler avoids it easily.
Royler throws a head kick but Rusted moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royler throws a head kick that misses.
Rusted throws a low kick but it's checked well by Royler.
Royler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rusted swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Royler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rusted manages to avoid it.
A head kick from Royler lands but Rusted takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusted connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rusted. That's going to slow Royler down.
Royler blocks a head kick by Rusted.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rusted.
Rusted looks to land a body kick but Royler moved away.
Royler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rusted.
Rusted goes for a double leg but Royler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Royler continues to drive forward.
Rusted has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Royler staying out of range there.
Royler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rusted goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Royler lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rusted has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rusted and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rusted feints the counter takedown.
Rusted throws a wild body kick that Royler sees coming a mile off.
Royler wants to land a leg kick but Rusted is out of range.
Jethro Rusted seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Royler swings for the body but Rusted moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rusted.
Roy Royler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jethro Rusted.
Rusted misses with a hook
and Royler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rusted pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Royler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Royler staying out of range there.
Jab from Royler.
Rusted takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rusted throws a sloppy head kick
and Royler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rusted tries to land a front kick but Royler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Royler throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Roy Royler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rusted looks to land a left hand but Royler moved out of range nicely.
Royler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Royler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rusted was well out of range. Poor timing from Royler.
Rusted misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusted lands a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Rusted blocks the low kick.
Rusted loads up on a big right hand but Royler slips the punch.
Royler lands with an uppercut that bounces Rusted off the cage and back into range.
An inside leg kick from Rusted misses.
Rusted moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rusted throws a front kick that sends Royler stumbling back into the cage.
Rusted ducks under a wild hook from Royler.
Royler backing away here, and Rusted unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rusted swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Royler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rusted moves away.
And Rusted tries to counter it with a takedown but Royler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Royler throws a leg kick but Rusted checks it.
Rusted throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Royler.
Rusted misses with a body shot
and Royler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rusted shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rusted in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Royler has control of Rusted's left arm, preventing Rusted from doing any damage.
Rusted is looking to work some ground and pound but Royler has wrist control.
Rusted controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Royler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rusted trying to control the position from guard on top but Royler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rusted postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jethro Rusted will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rusted misses with a head kick.
Rusted scores with a punch to the head.
Royler misses with a wild body shot.
Rusted shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Royler sprawls well. Royler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rusted gets slowly back to his feet.
Rusted tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Royler scores with a nice body kick.
Royler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rusted finds it's way round the side to connect with Royler's head.
Rusted uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Royler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusted fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Royler tries a head kick but it misses.
Rusted is looking for the big counter here.
A leg kick checked by Rusted.
Rusted looks for the body kick but Royler saw that one coming.
Rusted throws a push kick but Royler slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rusted. Royler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rusted misses with a head kick.
Rusted misses with a looping right.
Rusted throws out a leg kick but Royler moves out of range and Rusted only half commits.
Royler swings for the body but Rusted moves out of range.
Royler scores with a leg kick.
Rusted throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rusted tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Royler was well out of range. Poor timing from Rusted.
Nice body kick from Rusted.
Rusted with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Rusted misses
and Royler counters with a straight right hand.
Rusted misses with an uppercut. Royler saw that one coming.
Royler thinks about countering with a head kick.
Royler slips a straight right by Rusted.
Rusted fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Royler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rusted lands a nice leg kick that just misses Royler's sensitive parts.
Roy Royler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusted avoids the body shot from Royler.
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!
Rusted is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rusted shoots in but no luck this time.
Rusted connects with a good right hand that stumbles Royler. Royler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Royler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rusted takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rusted lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rusted shoots in looking for a takedown. Royler tries to sprawl out of it but Rusted keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Royler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Roy Royler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jethro Rusted.
Royler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rusted with a poor takedown
and Royler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rusted thinking.
Royler throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Royler.
Rusted looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Royler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice shot by Royler.
Royler lands a big head kick that sends Rusted tumbling to the mat! Royler takes a step backwards and waves Rusted back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rusted is rocked!
Royler punishes Rusted's body with a nice straight punch.
Rusted is still on wobbly legs! Can Royler finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Royler darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Rusted's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Royler before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roy Royler!
Post fight, an emotional Roy Royler said 'Not talking so much shit now, are we? I challenge Cajun Xander, a fight to the death!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Kerjalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor McManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerjalainen comes to the cage accompanied by krolithika. The crowd seem to be enjoying McManus's choice of entrance music: Jeff Danna - 'The Blood of Cú Chulainn'. Connor McManus has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Keijo Kerjalainen's chin.
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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
30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keijo Kerjalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Connor McManus!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McManus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McManus throws a poor cross that misses
and Kerjalainen counters with a low kick, right behind McManus 's knee.
McManus closes the distance and clinches.
McManus wants a takedown.
McManus is stalling here.
Kerjalainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
McManus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McManus tries to throw a body punch but Kerjalainen avoids it by throwing McManus back against the cage.
McManus stalling against the cage.
McManus working aggressively here.
Kerjalainen presses McManus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerjalainen has a couple of punches blocked by McManus.
Kerjalainen lands a left hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McManus has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kerjalainen lands an uppercut.
McManus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kerjalainen after a bit of a struggle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McManus pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kerjalainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerjalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kerjalainen tries to work over McManus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kerjalainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
McManus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McManus stalling in the clinch but Kerjalainen improves position.
McManus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Keijo Kerjalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor McManus.
Kerjalainen lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Kerjalainen on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McManus tries to throw a body punch but Kerjalainen avoids it by throwing McManus back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for McManus.
McManus slows down the pace here.
Kerjalainen scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen gets through McManus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from McManus on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerjalainen misses with a body punch.
McManus blocks an uppercut.
McManus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kerjalainen connects with a right hand. McManus shakes it off.
McManus is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kerjalainen! McManus is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keijo Kerjalainen!
After the fight, Keijo Kerjalainen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Mironov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mironov comes to the cage accompanied by Down by Law - by Madball. Rasputin has chosen Symphony of Destruction as his entrance music. 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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergei Mironov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grigori Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mironov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rasputin is just out of range.
Rasputin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rasputin tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mironov. Rasputin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rasputin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mironov misses the body punch
letting Rasputin counter with a right hand.
It looks like Sergei Mironov has been cut.
Mironov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rasputin under the eye.
Mironov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rasputin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mironov throws a shot from downtown. Rasputin moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Mironov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rasputin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rasputin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mironov throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mironov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rasputin.
Rasputin throws a nice looking combination but Mironov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rasputin misses with a series of wild punches.
Mironov lands a really nice looking cross but Rasputin seems unphased.
Rasputin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rasputin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mironov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rasputin. Rasputin obviously looking to wear him down.
Rasputin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rasputin!
Mironov is breathing heavily.
Rasputin lands a big head kick that sends Mironov tumbling to the mat! Rasputin takes a step backwards and waves Mironov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mironov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rasputin throws an uppercut from hell that sends Mironov clean off his feet! He's out cold! Rasputin stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grigori Rasputin!
In his post fight interview, Grigori Rasputin gave a big smile as he said 'Очень хороший бой, и я счастлив, что выиграл его.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jin Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Stepp (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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220 lbs
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 42 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jin Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Stepp!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim swats away the attempt to clinch by Stepp.
Kim appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stepp closes the distance and clinches.
Kim has picked Stepp up - he's going for a ride! Kim dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kim trying to control the action but Stepp is working from the bottom.
Kim looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stepp keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stepp landing small, sideways elbows.
Stepp wants to get back to full guard.
Stepp flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepp is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kim lands a nice short elbow.
Stepp is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kim scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stepp is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kim's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stepp misses with an elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepp is hanging on to Kim's back as he tries to escape.
Stepp punches the canvas rather than the man.
Kim trying to control the action but Stepp just sinks the hooks in.
We've been hearing good reports from Kim's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Stepp missing with strikes.
Stepp somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Kim trying to control the hands but Stepp breaks the grip.
Stepp throwing strikes and Kim squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Stepp throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Stepp working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Kim slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Kim keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stepp takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stepp frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stepp landing punches.
Kim avoids a series of strikes thrown by Stepp.
Kim tries to hold on but Stepp postures up.
Kim blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim holds on to Stepp around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim wants to control but Stepp is having none of it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stepp working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Stepp misses with some ground and pound and Kim recovers position to half guard.
Kim is concentrating on defense, preventing Stepp from advancing position.
Stepp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stepp missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stepp is looking to take a break and control but Kim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stepp blocks the strikes from Kim.
That's four 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.
Stepp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kim defending well though.
Kim is trying to maintain the position but Stepp is very close to passing his half guard.
Stepp winds up and cracks Kim with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Jin Kim has been cut.
Stepp throwing shots but Kim is blocking nicely.
Stepp lands with a punch from half guard.
Stepp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stepp thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kim's head.
Stepp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stepp missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stepp looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Stepp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jin Kim's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kim tries to keep at a distance but Stepp has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kim breaks from the clinch.
Stepp takes the fight into the clinch.
Stepp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stepp closes the distance but Kim moves to the side
and Kim counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stepp lands a decent shot there.
Stepp throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Stepp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stepp throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepp is striking but Kim is not phased and passes to half guard.
Stepp is looking for a sweep. Kim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kim working over Stepp with some ground and pound. Stepp looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stepp manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepp 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.
Kim trying to control but Stepp is working from the bottom.
Stepp trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Stepp trying to control the position.
Stepp lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Stepp throwing strikes but missing.
Stepp lands a couple of elbows.
Stepp must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stepp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stepp.
Kim pulls Stepp in close to prevent any damage.
Stepp throws a big right hand that misses.
Stepp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kim seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stepp.
Kim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stepp.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim tries to keep at a distance but Stepp has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stepp is trying to break free.
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stepp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stepp tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kim changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stepp moves in looking to clinch but Kim pushes him off.
Stepp tries to close the distance and clinch but Kim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stepp moves into the clinch.
Stepp manages to break the clinch.
Stepp darts in and clinches Kim up against the cage.
Stepp is trying to push Kim away but Kim has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kim drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stepp lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepp breaks the clinch.
Jin Kim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stepp moves into the clinch.
Kim turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepp throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Stepp is trying to work for a sweep but Kim has mounted him!
Stepp slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stepp misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kim trying to mount his opponent but Stepp defends it.
Kim drops an elbow to the side of Stepp's head.
Kim controlling the pace.
Stepp wants to control but Kim is keeping busy.
Kim working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steven Stepp will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jin Kim's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kim tries for a takedown but Stepp sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stepp takes the fight into the clinch.
Stepp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stepp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stepp clinches up with Kim and pushes him back against the cage.
Kim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stepp fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stepp tries to clinch there but Kim circles away.
Stepp doesn't manage to clinch there - Kim circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepp clinches.
Stepp is trying to break free.
Kim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stepp doesn't manage to clinch there - Kim circles away.
As Stepp backs away, Kim returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stepp is looking to clinch.
Stepp turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stepp circles away.
Stepp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stepp rushes Kim and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stepp prevents the takedown attempt.
Kim is working for takedown but Stepp is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short left from Stepp.
Kim has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stepp after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stepp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stepp rushes Kim and presses him up against the cage.
Stepp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stepp clinches up with Kim and pushes him back against the cage.
Stepp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kim throws a big counter combination but Stepp scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stepp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stepp closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stepp clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepp is trying to break the clinch but Kim is controlling him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kim is trying to drag Stepp to the mat but Stepp just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kim drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stepp pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stepp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stepp is looking to clinch but Kim is avoiding it.
Stepp doesn't manage to clinch there - Kim circles away.
Stepp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kim or perhaps it was just good defense by Stepp, which made it look bad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stepp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stepp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Stepp.
Stepp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stepp clinches up against the cage.
Kim tightens his grip and picks Stepp up, before dumping him to the ground. Stepp manages to land in guard.
Stepp wants to sweep but no luck.
Stepp controls Kim momentarily but Kim frees himself.
Stepp striking from his own guard.
Stepp throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Stepp is striking from the bottom but Kim uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Stepp tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepp punching from the bottom.
Stepp gets back to full guard.
Stepp trying to strike off his back.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Stepp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stepp thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Stepp throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Stepp trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stepp keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stepp defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kim.
Steven Stepp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stepp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jin Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim shoots in looking for a takedown. Stepp tries to sprawl out of it but Kim keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stepp manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Stepp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stepp 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Stepp!
Steven Stepp spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maurice McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvo Penaali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penaali has chosen Immortal Technique - Obnoxius as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Maurice McDonald could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Arvo Penaali's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurice McDonald!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvo Penaali!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penaali misses with a series of wild punches.
McDonald was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Penaali shoots in looking for a takedown but McDonald manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Penaali's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McDonald appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Penaali moves out of range easily.
Penaali is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McDonald scores with a head kick.
It looks like Arvo Penaali has been cut.
A shot to the body from McDonald misses
and Penaali counters with a takedown into side control.
McDonald tries to buck Penaali off but Penaali is having none of it.
Penaali working away.
Penaali sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McDonald is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Check out the look on Penaali's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Penaali tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Penaali misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penaali creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McDonald sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Penaali working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penaali is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald is defending well.
Penaali working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Penaali tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.
Penaali lands a few punches from side control.
Penaali looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The strikes coming from Penaali are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penaali tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Penaali landing a few strikes.
Penaali working the strikes but McDonald uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Penaali not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Penaali controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penaali winds up and cracks McDonald with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penaali is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
Penaali has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Penaali not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Penaali thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McDonald's head.
McDonald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McDonald blocking the ground and pound attempt from Penaali.
Penaali missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDonald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Penaali working McDonald over with strikes.
Penaali is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penaali throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McDonald to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Penaali accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Penaali postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
Penaali with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Penaali postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Penaali from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Penaali shoots in but McDonald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arvo Penaali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arvo Penaali's cut.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice jab there from Penaali.
Penaali lands a nice looking body shot.
McDonald takes one to the side of the head.
McDonald slaps away a takedown attempt from Penaali, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Penaali throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDonald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Penaali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Penaali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penaali blocks a low kick nicely.
McDonald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Penaali is defended easily by McDonald.
Maurice McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arvo Penaali.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Penaali let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab from McDonald.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penaali manages to avoid it.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDonald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Penaali.
Penaali shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Penaali trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penaali is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald has his hands on Penaali's head, controlling the position.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Penaali tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maurice McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Penaali.
Penaali shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDonald defends it nicely.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
Penaali dives in for a single leg takedown but McDonald sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McDonald appears to be looking for a big counter.
Penaali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Penaali misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maurice McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penaali ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Penaali's head but Penaali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Penaali misses with a few strikes there.
McDonald takes a swing at Penaali's ribcage but misses.
Arvo Penaali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penaali throws a series of strikes that have McDonald backpedaling.
Penaali scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
McDonald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Penaali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Penaali counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Penaali is looking to work some ground and pound but McDonald has wrist control.
McDonald controls Penaali momentarily but Penaali frees himself.
Penaali looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arvo Penaali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arvo Penaali's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Penaali catches McDonald with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Penaali just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McDonald misses with a body shot
and Penaali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Penaali lands a nice shot to the body.
Penaali lands a nice hook to McDonald's body. McDonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDonald thows a leg kick but Penaali checks it
and Penaali counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little feinted left hand from McDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Penaali throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
It looked like McDonald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penaali throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McDonald's waist but McDonald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Penaali off to one side.
McDonald is looking to counter punch.
Penaali shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDonald defends it nicely.
McDonald tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Penaali manages to circle out of the way.
Maurice McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arvo Penaali.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Penaali on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penaali.
McDonald defending well as Penaali loads up on a big left hand.
Penaali closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDonald circles away.
Penaali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Penaali takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McDonald takes a swing at Penaali's ribcage but misses.
Penaali looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDonald is fending him off so far but Penaali persists. Nope, McDonald circles away and we're back to standing.
McDonald appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Penaali throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penaali throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
McDonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Penaali takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Penaali misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McDonald misses with a body shot
and Penaali counters with a nice uppercut.
Penaali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penaali gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maurice McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Penaali moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Penaali on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Penaali.
McDonald is looking to wear down Penaali with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Penaali misses the jab.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Penaali throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald gets a clinch.
McDonald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Penaali is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McDonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Penaali wants a takedown but no success here.
McDonald prevents a takedown attempt there.
McDonald scores with a nice hook to the head.
Penaali takes a shot to the head.
That has opened up Arvo Penaali's cut even more.
Penaali has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McDonald avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Penaali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDonald wants to stall.
McDonald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Penaali has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McDonald after a bit of a struggle.
Penaali has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McDonald is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Penaali is looking to take this one to the mat.
McDonald lands an uppercut.
McDonald tries to work over Penaali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Penaali blocking some punches.
McDonald is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Penaali misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Penaali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penaali was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a left hand
and Penaali counters with a one-two to the body.
Penaali throws a body shot but no joy.
Penaali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice McDonald clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Arvo Penaali'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.
McDonald misses with a few strikes there.
Penaali is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Penaali comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Penaali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Penaali's hands.
Penaali takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Penaali takes a jab right on the kisser.
Penaali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penaali scores with a hook to the body. McDonald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Penaali takes a kick to the side of the head.
Penaali is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penaali lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penaali moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald walks into a jab.
McDonald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Penaali scores with a jab. McDonald acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Penaali lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDonald at a distance.
Penaali misses with a body shot.
McDonald digs a good body shot into Penaali's ribs.
McDonald moves into range and connects with a jab.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penaali was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
And Penaali tries to counter it with a takedown but McDonald pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McDonald connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Penaali's hands.
Penaali takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Penaali is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
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!
The fighters circling - Penaali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
Penaali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Penaali.
McDonald throws a quick counter head kick but Penaali was just out of range.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald lands a leg kick that knocks Penaali off balance momentarily.
Penaali with a poor takedown
and McDonald counters with a slapping leg kick.
McDonald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Penaali looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald misses the body punch
and Penaali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Penaali.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Penaali tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McDonald defends well and Penaali ends up having to push McDonald into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Penaali backs away, McDonald returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McDonald tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Penaali counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Penaali is looking to work some ground and pound but McDonald has wrist control.
Penaali throwing strikes from guard but McDonald blocks nicely.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Penaali from controlling successfully.
Penaali 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.
McDonald has control of Penaali's left arm, preventing Penaali from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penaali wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Penaali throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Penaali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penaali tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McDonald defends well and Penaali ends up having to push McDonald into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maurice McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arvo Penaali.
McDonald jabs Penaali right on the nose. Penaali blinks but takes it well.
The cut above Arvo Penaali's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Penaali.
Penaali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice McDonald had his way with Arvo Penaali in that round.
The cut man is working on Arvo Penaali's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Penaali digs a good body shot into McDonald's ribs.
McDonald throws a hook but Penaali blocks it.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
McDonald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonald misses with a straight right.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penaali moves away.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Penaali! But no joy.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Penaali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Penaali.
A swing and a miss from McDonald.
Penaali listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Penaali moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab from McDonald misses.
McDonald stuffs the takedown.
Penaali scores with a decent looking hook.
Penaali tries for a takedown but McDonald circles away easily
and McDonald counters with a right hand to the body.
Maurice McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arvo Penaali.
Penaali is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Penaali.
Penaali tries to bum rush McDonald with a series of wild strikes but McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Penaali.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald slips under a jab from Penaali.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses
and Penaali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Penaali misses with a takedown attempt - McDonald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Penaali does it's job there.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Penaali.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penaali moves away.
Penaali throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range.
Penaali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonald.
Penaali looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
Penaali changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to avoid it but Penaali manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonald to the ground. McDonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDonald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Penaali.
McDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Penaali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penaali throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range.
Penaali blocks a head kick by McDonald.
Penaali takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Penaali shoots in but no luck this time.
Penaali shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDonald pinned against the cage. McDonald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like McDonald was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Penaali.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Penaali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald cracks Penaali with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penaali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonald.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maurice McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McDonald 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurice McDonald!
Maurice McDonald is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francesco Torzoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kula comes to the cage accompanied by Bullet - Bite the Bullet. Torzoni has chosen Red Cola Music - Arsone as his entrance music. Francesco Torzoni acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kula!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Francesco Torzoni!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torzoni feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kulas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kula shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Torzoni's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kula drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Kula seems to have locked his on tight now - Torzoni screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Kula, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kalle Kula!
Kalle Kula is the new bantamweight champion!
Kalle Kula seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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