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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Plouman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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194 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky Plouman!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Plouman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hardy misses with a hook.
Hardy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hardy walks into a jab.
Plouman slips under a jab from Hardy.
Hardy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Plouman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Plouman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Plouman thuds a left hand into Hardy's body.
Plouman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hardy on the side of the head.
Hardy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Plouman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hardy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Plouman lands a jab to Hardy's midsection.
Plouman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Plouman looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Plouman digs a good hook to Hardy's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plouman misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Hardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Plouman takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Plouman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Plouman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plouman misses the shot to the body.
Plouman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Plouman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hardy has time to react.
Plouman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy throws a jab when Plouman was well out of range.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plouman.
Hardy walks into a stiff left hand from Plouman.
Plouman lands a jab to Hardy's midsection.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Plouman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Plouman.
Plouman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Plouman 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plouman throws a good cross that connects.
Plouman misses with a body shot.
Plouman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hardy's head backwards.
Hardy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Plouman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hardy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Plouman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Plouman throws a right and a left that Hardy avoids nicely.
Plouman throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Plouman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardy misses with a left hand
and Plouman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Plouman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Plouman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plouman cracks Hardy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hardy is rocked!
Plouman drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Hardy right on the button. Hardy goes down! Plouman follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Plouman gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Plouman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brady Battaglia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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210 lbs
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212 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brady Battaglia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Turner!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turner wants it to stay on the feet.
Battaglia really is a fat lump.
Battaglia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Turner's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Battaglia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Battaglia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Battaglia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Battaglia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battaglia 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.
Battaglia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner wants to sweep but no luck.
Battaglia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turner being controlled here, momentarily.
Battaglia trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Battaglia stops Turner from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Turner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Battaglia under the eye.
Battaglia fails with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Turner misses.
Turner lands a jab to the head.
Turner lands a jab.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Battaglia was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battaglia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Battaglia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turner has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Battaglia is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brady Battaglia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Battaglia fails with the takedown
and Turner counters with a stiff right hand.
Battaglia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Battaglia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Battaglia takes one to the chin there.
Johnny Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Battaglia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Battaglia attempts a counter takedown but Turner avoids it well and moves away.
Nice cross by Turner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Battaglia down.
Turner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Battaglia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turner counters with a crisp right hand that drops Battaglia! Turner lets Battaglia back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Battaglia is rocked!
Johnny Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Battaglia leaves his chin hanging out and Turner seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Battaglia crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Turner!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jalmari Keinonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorg Dawg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keinonen comes to the cage accompanied by Säkkijärven Polkka. Jalmari Keinonen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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235 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jalmari Keinonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjorg Dawg!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keinonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Dawg tries to sprawl out of it but Keinonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dawg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dawg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dawg looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Keinonen gets the takedown into side control.
Keinonen is working to tighten his grip on Dawg's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dawg has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Keinonen is really squeezing tight and eventually Dawg passes out! Keinonen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jalmari Keinonen!
A very excited looking Jalmari Keinonen 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane McLain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Jaxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonny Jaxon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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279 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane McLain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sonny Jaxon!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by McLain there.
McLain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from McLain.
McLain throws an overhand right that lands on Jaxon's shoulder, as Jaxon tries to avoid the shot.
McLain misses with a left hand
and McLain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLain connects with a single shot there.
McLain throws a hook to the side of Jaxon's head but Jaxon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaxon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McLain.
It looks like Sonny Jaxon has been cut.
McLain misses with a looping left.
Jaxon throws out a counter right but McLain avoids it with no problem.
Jaxon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLain scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaxon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jaxon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Jaxon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McLain throws a hook to the side of Jaxon's head but Jaxon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaxon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jaxon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jaxon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McLain.
Jaxon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McLain to score with a decent uppercut.
McLain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaxon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McLain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McLain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jaxon. Jaxon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jaxon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sloppy strikes from McLain. Those never looked like landing.
Jaxon wants to counter with a clinch but McLain pushes him away.
McLain is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McLain connects with a crisp jab.
McLain throws out a powerful jab.
Shane McLain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLain feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jaxon sprawling to the canvas! Jaxon rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McLain finish him?!
McLain lands a glancing blow to the side of Jaxon's head.
Sloppy strikes from McLain. Those never looked like landing.
Jaxon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McLain throws out a loose jab but Jaxon uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLain is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A lazy left from McLain finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLain cracks Jaxon with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McLain has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jaxon to stand back up!
McLain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McLain drops Jaxon with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jaxon looks back up at him and smiles so McLain waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Jaxon is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLain swings widly with a right hand
and Jaxon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - McLain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLain scores with a decent looking hook.
McLain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McLain connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Jaxon tumbling to the canvas! McLain pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Jaxon was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shane McLain!
A relieved looking Shane McLain 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalervo Poutala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhuxikhaaj Ootarx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poutala comes to the cage accompanied by Katupoikien Laulu. Zhuxikhaaj Ootarx will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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192 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalervo Poutala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zhuxikhaaj Ootarx!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poutala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ootarx is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Poutala drives through and clinches with Ootarx against the cage.
Poutala slows down the pace here.
Ootarx is pressed up against the cage. Poutala has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ootarx down to the mat. Ootarx avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Poutala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ootarx.
Poutala tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ootarx manages to circle out of the way.
Ootarx tries to bum rush Poutala with a series of wild strikes but Poutala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ootarx stuffs the takedown.
Ootarx throws a nice looking combination but Poutala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Poutala tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Poutala takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ootarx throws a right hand that misses
and Poutala counters with a single leg into guard. Ootarx didn't expect that.
Ootarx controls Poutala momentarily but Poutala frees himself.
Ootarx really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Poutala. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Poutala drops back looking for a leg! Ootarx is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ootarx manages to kick Poutala off! Poutala jumps back into Ootarx's guard.
Poutala throwing strikes but missing.
Ootarx keeping moving, preventing Poutala from controlling successfully.
Poutala 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Ootarx avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Poutala drops back looking for a leg! Ootarx is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ootarx manages to kick Poutala off! Poutala jumps back into Ootarx's guard.
Ootarx working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Poutala.
Poutala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Poutala wants to control from the top but Ootarx keeps moving.
Poutala controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poutala stops Ootarx from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ootarx misses with a head kick.
Poutala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Poutala has Ootarx up against the cage in a clinch.
Ootarx can't find room to land a body shot as Poutala controls the action.
Poutala tries to pull guard but Ootarx won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalervo Poutala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ootarx misses with a punch on the inside.
Poutala can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ootarx is trying to push Poutala away but Poutala has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ootarx is fighting off a takedown attempt but Poutala is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ootarx to the mat. Ootarx regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Poutala is pushing down on Ootarx's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ootarx is fighting to maintain full guard but Poutala has managed to sneak the leg through.
Poutala is working for a kimura but Ootarx is defending it quite comfortably.
Ootarx looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Poutala lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ootarx pushes Poutala off looking to stand but Poutala dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poutala performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Poutala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalervo Poutala dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ootarx misses the jab.
Poutala attempts a counter takedown but Ootarx avoids it well and moves away.
Ootarx misses with an uppercut.
Poutala looks for a takedown but Ootarx sprawls well.
Poutala closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ootarx circles away.
Poutala with a poor takedown
and Ootarx counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Kalervo Poutala has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalervo Poutala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ootarx swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Poutala.
Ootarx digs a good hook to Poutala's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Ootarx, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zhuxikhaaj Ootarx seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ootarx buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Poutala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Poutala takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poutala looking to score a takedown here. Ootarx is defending well but Poutala drives through and ends up in Ootarx's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ootarx working a defensive guard here.
Poutala thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ootarx wants to stand but Poutala is controlling the position.
Ootarx keeping moving, preventing Poutala from controlling successfully.
Poutala drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Poutala jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Poutala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ootarx works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ootarx wants to stand and escape but Poutala is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Poutala thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ootarx keeping moving, preventing Poutala from controlling successfully.
Poutala is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Poutala drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Poutala jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ootarx wants to get back to his feet but Poutala is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ootarx fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Poutala looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ootarx misses with a low kick.
Ootarx tried to score with a low kick but Poutala checks it.
Ootarx throws a low kick but Poutala avoids it.
Poutala on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good leg kick by Ootarx there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zhuxikhaaj Ootarx is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poutala shoots and misses
and Ootarx counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck for Poutala with that takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Ootarx misses.
Ootarx with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ootarx cracks Poutala with a good jab.
Kalervo Poutala's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poutala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ootarx lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Poutala at a distance.
Ootarx throws a leg kick that misses.
Ootarx lands a left and a right that send Poutala crashing to the mat, dazed. Ootarx thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Poutala is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ootarx throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Poutala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ootarx walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Poutala drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Ootarx swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Poutala's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zhuxikhaaj Ootarx!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rion Corvus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ezekiel White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ezekiel White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rion Corvus!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from White. No joy for Corvus on that attempt.
Corvus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
White keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Corvus connects with a good right hand that stumbles White. White circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
White throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
White connects with a good right hand that stumbles Corvus. Corvus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
White gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
White throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
White has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
White has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corvus wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Corvus advances to half guard.
White tries to kick Corvus off but Corvus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
White blocking the ground and pound attempt from Corvus.
White is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White is looking to escape.
White knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Corvus on the ground.
Corvus wants to pass the guard but White is defending well.
White wants to control but Corvus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jab from White.
Corvus wants to clinch.
White seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Corvus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Corvus staying out of range there.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
Corvus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with White but White pushes him off and we're back to square one.
White stuffs the takedown attempt from Corvus. Corvus gets slowly back to his feet.
Ezekiel White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rion Corvus.
A slow jab from Corvus misses its intended target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Corvus is defended easily by White.
White scores with a crisp jab that stopped Corvus in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corvus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and White counters with a crisp right hand that drops Corvus! White lets Corvus back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Corvus is rocked!
It looks like Rion Corvus has been cut.
White lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Corvus - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for White!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekiel White!
An intense looking Ezekiel White took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Yo, that shit was EZ'.
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