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Infinity 101: Kalle vs Clifton PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arse Bag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Good Bad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arse Bag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Good Bad!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bag shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bad manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bad is pulling down on Bag's head to control his posture.
Bag stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bag manages to get himself to full guard.
Bag trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bad stands and throws Bag's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bag really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bag tries to bench press Bad off him but Bad keeps the position.
Bad slows the pace down.
Bad has hold of Bag's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bag tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Bad cranks the arm and Bag screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bag, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Good Bad!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braxton Brinkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Matrix could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Braxton Brinkley's chin.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Matrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Braxton Brinkley!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brinkley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matrix punishes Brinkley's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut there from Matrix.
Matrix swats away the attempt to clinch by Brinkley.
Brinkley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matrix finds it's way round the side to connect with Brinkley's head.
Matrix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brinkley in his tracks.
Matrix lands a jab to the nose.
Brinkley misses with a double jab.
Brinkley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matrix quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Brinkley wants to clinch but Matrix slips to the side
and Matrix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brinkley closes the distance but Matrix moves to the side
and Matrix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Matrix keeps the fight on the outside.
Brinkley doesn't manage to clinch there - Matrix circles away.
Matrix connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix cracks Brinkley with an open hand slap.
Matrix moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That kick from Matrix tenderised Brinkley's leg. Brinkley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brinkley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Matrix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brinkley tries to clinch but Matrix is having none of it.
Brinkley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matrix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brinkley scrambles back to his feet.
Matrix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brinkley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matrix swats away the attempt to clinch by Brinkley.
Brinkley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matrix.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matrix cracks Brinkley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brinkley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brinkley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matrix misses with the combination.
Brinkley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looks like Matrix has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matrix.
Brinkley throws a right and a left that Matrix avoids nicely.
Brinkley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Matrix counters with a good, hard body kick but Brinkley shrugs it off.
An inside leg kick lands from Matrix.
Matrix swats away the attempt to clinch by Brinkley.
Matrix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brinkley in his tracks.
Brinkley fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brinkley wants to clinch up but Matrix keeps it at a distance.
Matrix checks the leg kick.
Brinkley is looking to clinch.
Brinkley throws a low kick but Matrix moves out of range easily.
Brinkley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matrix.
Matrix scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brinkley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matrix.
Brinkley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matrix to score with a decent uppercut.
Matrix scores with the left hand. Brinkley knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Braxton Brinkley has been cut.
A head kick from Matrix lands but Brinkley takes it in his stride.
Matrix lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matrix.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brinkley tries to clinch up.
Matrix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matrix lands a glancing blow to the side of Brinkley's head.
Brinkley tries a low kick but Matrix avoids it.
Brinkley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrix 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.
Brinkley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matrix lands a nice shot that snaps Brinkley's head back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matrix.
Matrix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matrix throwing a counter right hand but Brinkley manages to avoid it.
Brinkley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brinkley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brinkley crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matrix - the referee stops the clock and Brinkley gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matrix. Brinkley manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Matrix keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Matrix.
Brinkley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matrix is out of range.
Brinkley scores with a head kick. Matrix tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Matrix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Braxton Brinkley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brinkley wants to clinch up but Matrix keeps it at a distance.
We've been informed that Brinkley has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brinkley misses with a low kick.
Braxton Brinkley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brinkley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brinkley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Matrix.
Brinkley is rocked!
John Matrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brinkley tries to close the distance and clinch but Matrix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matrix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brinkley can do to turn this around?
A nice leg kick lands there from Matrix.
Brinkley thuds a left hand into Matrix's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brinkley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brinkley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brinkley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matrix swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brinkley is looking to land body kicks.
Matrix connects with the punch.
Matrix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Brinkley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brinkley tries to bum rush Matrix with a series of wild strikes but Matrix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Brinkley might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Matrix has got the better of the exchanges.
Matrix jabs Brinkley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brinkley tries to clinch but Matrix moves out of range.
Brinkley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brinkley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matrix fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brinkley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brinkley wants to clinch up but Matrix keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Matrix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brinkley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matrix connects with a leg kick. Brinkley looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matrix clobbers Brinkley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brinkley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brinkley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brinkley tries to clinch but Matrix is having none of it.
Brinkley just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMatrix.
Matrix jabs Brinkley right on the nose. Brinkley blinks but takes it well.
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!
Brinkley throws a body kick that misses.
Matrix appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matrix moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brinkley is still on wobbly legs! Can Matrix finish him?
A solid leg kick lands there for Matrix.
Brinkley seems to have recovered his senses.
Matrix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matrix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brinkley sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brinkley misses with the combination.
Brinkley tries to clinch there but Matrix circles away.
Brinkley looks to throw the jab but Matrix is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Brinkley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brinkley tries to clinch there but Matrix circles away.
Brinkley wants to clinch up but Matrix keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix thuds a left hand into Brinkley's body.
Brinkley moves in looking to clinch but Matrix pushes him off.
Matrix throws a big counter combination but Brinkley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Matrix connects with a crisp jab.
Brinkley looks to clinch
and Matrix counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matrix throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That has opened up Braxton Brinkley's cut even more.
Matrix scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matrix's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brinkley under the eye.
Brinkley tries to clinch but Matrix is having none of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Matrix.
Brinkley tries to clinch there but Matrix circles away.
Matrix cracks Brinkley with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Matrix has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Brinkley to stand back up!
John Matrix is winning the standup battle 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!
Brinkley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matrix swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matrix appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matrix swats away the attempt to clinch by Brinkley.
Matrix lands a really nice looking cross but Brinkley seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matrix jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brinkley wants to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matrix lands a big right hand that sends Brinkley crashing to the mat! Matrix stays standing though and waves Brinkley back to his feet!
Matrix takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matrix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matrix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brinkley's hands.
The cut above Braxton Brinkley's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A bone on bone clash there as Matrix blocks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Brinkley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Matrix dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Braxton Brinkley'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. This is the final round!
Brinkley moves to clinch but Matrix breaks away
and Matrix counters with a left to the body.
Matrix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brinkley wants to clinch.
Matrix clobbers Brinkley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matrix throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brinkley is looking to clinch but Matrix is avoiding it.
Brinkley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brinkley ducks right into an uppercut from Matrix.
Matrix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brinkley in his tracks.
Matrix takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brinkley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brinkley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matrix can pounce on him.
Brinkley is looking to clinch.
Matrix ducks under a wild hook from Brinkley.
Brinkley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brinkley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brinkley throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like John Matrix has been cut.
Brinkley tries to close the distance and clinch but Matrix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brinkley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matrix can pounce on him.
Matrix getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matrix scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matrix scoring well with a low kick there.
Matrix looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matrix avoids the head kick by Brinkley.
Matrix lands a left and a right that send Brinkley crashing to the mat, dazed. Matrix thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matrix moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix blocks a head kick by Brinkley.
Matrix connects with an inside leg kick.
Brinkley tries to clinch there but Matrix circles away.
Brinkley misses with a double jab
and Matrix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brinkley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matrix.
Brinkley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oooooh!!! Matrix has knocked Brinkley down with a huge combo! Matrix steps away and waves a wobbly Brinkley back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Brinkley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matrix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matrix throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circle, before Matrix throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Brinkley's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Matrix lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). John Matrix!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mianwali Aseel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Gaskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mianwali Aseel has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mianwali Aseel seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mianwali Aseel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donald Gaskins!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaskins shoots for a double leg takedown but Aseel sprawls well. He's pushed Gaskins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aseel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mianwali Aseel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aseel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gaskins did well to prevent Aseel getting side control.
Aseel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Aseel trying to control the action but Gaskins is working from the bottom.
Gaskins is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaskins is looking to control Aseel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gaskins avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaskins is looking to improve his position.
Aseel is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gaskins reverses the position - he's now on top in Aseel's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaskins trying to control the position from guard on top but Aseel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaskins has gone for a leg lock! Aseel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gaskins's guard.
Aseel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aseel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaskins keeps working.
Gaskins is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aseel wants to stand but Gaskins has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Gaskins wants to improve his position but Aseel is controlling well.
Aseel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aseel wants to get back to his feet but Gaskins is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aseel controlling from mount.
Gaskins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaskins is looking to improve his position but Aseel isn't that keen on the idea.
Gaskins regains half guard.
Gaskins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aseel pulls his head out easily.
Gaskins is pressing down on Aseel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gaskins looking to control but Aseel passes into half guard.
Aseel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gaskins tries to get to full guard but Aseel has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Aseel is going to stand back up.
Aseel prevents Gaskins from improving his position.
It looks like Aseel is going to stand back up.
Aseel is thwarting Gaskins's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaskins tries to get to full guard but Aseel has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mianwali Aseel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Horrible takedown attempt by Gaskins or perhaps it was just good defense by Aseel, which made it look bad.
Aseel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gaskins shoots in for a takedown but Aseel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gaskins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gaskins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gaskins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aseel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaskins is trying to control the action in half guard but Aseel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aseel wants to control but Gaskins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gaskins trying to pass the guard but Aseel defending well.
Gaskins is keen to just control but Aseel is a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aseel with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gaskins shoots in for a double leg but Aseel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mianwali Aseel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Gaskins.
Gaskins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Aseel.
Aseel lands a right hook to the body.
Gaskins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gaskins dives in and grabs Aseel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aseel pushes down on Gaskins's head and hops out.
Gaskins darts in looking for a takedown but Aseel gets double underhooks and turns Gaskins into the cage.
Aseel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gaskins walks into a straight right hand from Aseel.
Mianwali Aseel is winning the standup battle so far.
Aseel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gaskins moves forwards but Aseel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gaskins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gaskins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aseel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aseel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aseel cracks Gaskins with an open hand slap.
Aseel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Aseel decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Aseel looking to score a takedown here. Gaskins is defending well but Aseel drives through and ends up in Gaskins's guard.
Aseel gets to his feet. Gaskins looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Aseel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aseel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaskins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aseel.
Aseel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gaskins's head.
Aseel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gaskins to the mat! Gaskins manages to get full guard.
Gaskins has control of Aseel's left arm, preventing Aseel from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaskins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aseel defends well.
Aseel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gaskins is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mianwali Aseel dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gaskins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gaskins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Donald Gaskins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gaskins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aseel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gaskins somewhat.
Gaskins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aseel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aseel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aseel throws a hook but Gaskins blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaskins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aseel defends well and Gaskins ends up having to push Aseel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mianwali Aseel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Gaskins.
Gaskins walks into a stiff left hand from Aseel.
Gaskins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Gaskins has hold of Aseel's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Aseel seems comfortable defending it but Gaskins has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Aseel is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Aseel is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gaskins couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donald Gaskins!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Laven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niilo Hamalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamalainen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Face the Pain. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Laven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niilo Hamalainen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamalainen tries for a takedown but Laven sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Laven misses the target.
Laven throws a series of punches but Hamalainen moves out of range.
Hamalainen dives in for a single leg takedown but Laven sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Laven throws a combination. Hamalainen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hamalainen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Laven defends well and Hamalainen ends up having to push Laven into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Daniel Laven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niilo Hamalainen.
Nice jab there from Laven.
Laven looks to land a body kick but Hamalainen moved away.
Laven stuffs the takedown.
Laven scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hamalainen is rocked!
Daniel Laven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laven feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hamalainen sprawling to the canvas! Hamalainen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Laven finish him?!
Hamalainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Laven finish him?
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!
Hamalainen walks straight into a right hand from Laven - that's dropped him! Laven jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hamalainen from any more punishment! Hamalainen complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Daniel Laven!
The defeated Niilo Hamalainen had this to say: 'I will come back stronger!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Bilashki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenpachi Zaraki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bilashki comes to the cage accompanied by The Warriors of Skyrim. 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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300 lbs
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240 lbs
11 - 11 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Bilashki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenpachi Zaraki!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaraki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bilashki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaraki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zaraki feints a counter leg kick.
Zaraki with a nice cross.
Bilashki misses with a wild combination.
Bilashki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zaraki has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bilashki lands a jab to Zaraki's midsection.
Zaraki throws a right hand that Bilashki ducks under and follows up with a left that Bilashki also avoids with ease.
Bilashki ducks right into an uppercut from Zaraki.
Bilashki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zaraki did well to prevent Bilashki getting side control.
Bilashki controlling the action here.
Bilashki is thwarting Zaraki's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaraki moves into full guard.
Bilashki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bilashki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zaraki is proving hard to escape from.
Zaraki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zaraki is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zaraki keeping moving, preventing Bilashki from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zaraki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bilashki.
Zaraki throws out a leg kick but Bilashki moves out of range and Zaraki only half commits.
Bilashki tries to clinch up but Zaraki circles away and keeps his distance.
Bilashki blocks a head kick by Zaraki.
A head kick misses from Zaraki.
Zaraki throws a head kick but Bilashki moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bilashki!
Bilashki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zaraki swivels and escapes.
Zaraki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bilashki.
Zaraki avoids a kick to the body.
Zaraki just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaraki throws a series of strikes that have Bilashki backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bilashki.
Zaraki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zaraki has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Zaraki.
Zaraki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bilashki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaraki lands a body punch.
Bilashki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zaraki lands with a light punch inside.
Bilashki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bilashki throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaraki.
Zaraki pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zaraki tries to throw a body punch but Bilashki avoids it by throwing Zaraki back against the cage.
Bilashki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zaraki wants to clinch up but Bilashki keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilashki checks a low kick from Zaraki.
Zaraki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bilashki backs up against the cage.
Bilashki tries to bum rush Zaraki with a series of wild strikes but Zaraki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zaraki throws a counter combo.
Bilashki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bilashki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zaraki finds it's way round the side to connect with Bilashki's head.
Bilashki is looking to clinch.
Bilashki wants to clinch up but Zaraki keeps it at a distance.
Bilashki tries to clinch but Zaraki moves out of range.
Zaraki is looking for the big counter here.
Bilashki scores with a one two! Zaraki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bilashki lands a big head kick that sends Zaraki tumbling to the mat! Bilashki takes a step backwards and waves Zaraki back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Kenpachi Zaraki has been cut.
Bilashki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bilashki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zaraki - the referee stops the clock and Bilashki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zaraki. Bilashki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zaraki instigates a clinch.
Zaraki taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenpachi Zaraki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenpachi Zaraki's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bilashki tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaraki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zaraki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zaraki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zaraki moves into range and clinches up with Bilashki.
Zaraki just leaning against Bilashki, taking a breather.
Zaraki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaraki stalling against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bilashki as Zaraki tries to tie him up.
Bilashki is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaraki has double underhooks.
Zaraki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bilashki takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bilashki.
Zaraki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zaraki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaraki lands with a short shot to the head.
Zaraki has a couple of punches blocked by Bilashki.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilashki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bilashki tries to circle away but Zaraki has him pinned against the cage.
Zaraki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bilashki tries to break the clinch but Zaraki is controlling the position.
Zaraki lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Zaraki.
Zaraki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bilashki's elbow.
Bilashki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bilashki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zaraki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zaraki gets through Bilashki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Zaraki.
Bilashki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bilashki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaraki's elbow.
Zaraki trying to control the position but instead, Bilashki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zaraki into the cage.
Nice elbow from Bilashki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilashki tries to pull guard but Zaraki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Good body shot from Zaraki.
Bilashki tries to throw a body punch but Zaraki avoids it by throwing Bilashki back against the cage.
Bilashki jumps guard but Zaraki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Bilashki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaraki lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zaraki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Zaraki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenpachi Zaraki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zaraki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zaraki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bilashki's elbow.
Zaraki lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaraki prevents Bilashki from breaking the clinch.
Zaraki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bilashki backwards.
Zaraki prevents the takedown attempt.
Zaraki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zaraki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bilashki letting Zaraki take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki lands a body punch.
Bilashki tries to circle away but Zaraki has him pinned against the cage.
Zaraki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Come on Zaraki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zaraki.
Nice body punch from Bilashki - that landed with a thud.
Zaraki taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Bilashki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zaraki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaraki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kenpachi Zaraki.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bilashki.
Bilashki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zaraki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bilashki, pushing him back against the cage.
Zaraki lands a hook that snaps the head of Bilashki backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilashki manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Zaraki misses.
Bilashki throws a big counter combination but Zaraki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zaraki doesn't manage to clinch there - Bilashki circles away.
Bilashki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bilashki misses with a kick to the body
and Zaraki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bilashki thinking.
Bilashki throws a good cross that connects.
Zaraki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bilashki tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Bilashki.
Zaraki is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Zaraki shoots in and drives through. Bilashki sprawls well.
Zaraki is looking to clinch.
Bilashki misses with a low kick.
Zaraki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bilashki keeps the fight on the outside.
Zaraki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bilashki on the side of the head.
Bilashki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaraki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenpachi Zaraki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenpachi Zaraki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bilashki lands a jab-cross combination.
Zaraki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zaraki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bilashki, pushing him back against the cage.
Zaraki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bilashki breaks the clinch.
Bilashki has managed to clinch.
Bilashki is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaraki has double underhooks.
Zaraki scores with a hook to the body.
Zaraki lands a left hand.
Bilashki is trying to break the clinch but Zaraki is controlling him.
Zaraki works on Bilashki's body with a couple of short punches.
Zaraki digs a right hand into Bilashki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bilashki's gas tank.
Zaraki tries a body shot but Bilashki blocks it.
Zaraki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bilashki stops a takedown attempt from Zaraki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bilashki is trying to break the clinch but Zaraki has him pressed against the cage.
Zaraki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bilashki backwards.
A shot in the inside from Zaraki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilashki is trying to break free.
Zaraki lands a hook that snaps the head of Bilashki backwards.
Bilashki is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zaraki dips a shoulder and cracks Bilashki with a mighty uppercut! Bilashki falls back against the cage and Zaraki unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bilashki is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Zaraki screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenpachi Zaraki!
Kenpachi Zaraki 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Multtuli Margabiaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Koistinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Multtuli Margabiaru had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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30
299 lbs
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Multtuli Margabiaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Koistinen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koistinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Margabiaru appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Margabiaru lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Margabiaru misses with a two punch combination.
Margabiaru gets caught napping as Koistinen dives in and scores a takedown. Margabiaru manages to retain guard.
Koistinen passes into half guard.
Margabiaru is trying to stand up here but Koistinen is controlling him well.
Koistinen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Margabiaru defends it well.
Koistinen prevents Margabiaru from standing back up.
Koistinen slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koistinen wants to control but Margabiaru is keeping him busy.
Koistinen is looking to advance position but Margabiaru won't allow it.
Koistinen stops Margabiaru from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koistinen is working for a submission of some sort.
Margabiaru tries to kick Koistinen off but Koistinen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Margabiaru is in trouble now - Koistinen has advanced to mount!
Koistinen controlling from mount.
Margabiaru defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Koistinen.
Koistinen fails to advance to Margabiaru's back.
Koistinen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Margabiaru hang on?
Koistinen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Margabiaru wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koistinen wants to take Margabiaru's back here but Margabiaru is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Margabiaru wants to get back to his feet.
Koistinen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Margabiaru is surviving well by controlling Koistinen's body position as best he can.
Margabiaru really wants to buck Koistinen off and get back to his feet.
Margabiaru is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Koistinen has taken his back!
Koistinen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Koistinen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Margabiaru defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Koistinen looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Margabiaru showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koistinen is looking for the choke from the back position but Margabiaru is controlling his hands well.
Margabiaru is trying to get back to his feet but Koistinen has full control of the position and if anything, Margabiaru has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Koistinen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Margabiaru is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Margabiaru is trying to stand back up.
Koistinen has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Margabiaru is in real trouble here. Koistinen gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Margabiaru is tapping out! Koistinen wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Juha Koistinen!
An out of breath Juha Koistinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Claus Clausen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Kilmster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilmster has chosen Maylene & The Sons of Disaster - Darkest of Kin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Claus Clausen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Kilmster!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clausen swings for the body but Kilmster moves out of range.
Kilmster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clausen circles away.
Clausen takes a swing at Kilmster's ribcage but misses.
Clausen takes a swing at Kilmster's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Kilmster 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kilmster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Claus Clausen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clausen lands a nice hook to Kilmster's body. Kilmster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kilmster looks to land a combination but Clausen avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilmster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kilmster lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clausen scores with a punch to the head.
Kilmster drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clausen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kilmster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmster swinging wildly here.
Clausen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilmster is just out of range.
Clausen throws a hook but Kilmster blocks it.
Kilmster let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Clausen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clausen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilmster is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Clausen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilmster manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Kilmster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clausen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilmster.
Clausen misses the shot to the body.
Clausen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kilmster counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good exchange - Clausen coming out on top.
Kilmster throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Clausen to counter with a crisp jab.
Kilmster throws a jab but it's blocked by Clausen.
Clausen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clausen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilmster is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clausen lunges at Kilmster with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kilmster's hand.
Kilmster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clausen at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clausen throws a good cross that connects.
Kilmster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kilmster.
It looks like Claus Clausen has been cut.
Kilmster connects with a body shot that sends Clausen's belly button to the back.
Clausen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clausen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilmster was well out of range. Poor timing from Clausen.
Clausen throws an overhand right that lands on Kilmster's shoulder, as Kilmster tries to avoid the shot.
Clausen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilmster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kilmster scores with a shot to the body.
Kilmster defending well as Clausen loads up on a big left hand.
Clausen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilmster.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clausen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Clausen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kilmster circles away quickly and effectively.
Danga de danga de dang - Clausen scores with a four punch combination!
A slow jab from Clausen misses its intended target.
Kilmster pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Clausen back to the cage. Kilmster follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kilmster scores with a decent looking hook.
Sloppy strikes from Kilmster. Those never looked like landing.
Clausen slips under a jab from Kilmster.
Clausen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clausen throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clausen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kilmster counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Clausen! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Kilmster!
Jake Kilmster thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arvi Rausku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demolition Man Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rausku kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Notkea Rotta - Taas Lähtee Taju . This should be a great matchup!
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190 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
26 - 45 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvi Rausku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Demolition Man Randy!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rausku shoots in looking for a takedown. Randy tries to sprawl out of it but Rausku keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Randy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rausku misses with a jab, cross combination.
Randy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No luck for Rausku with that takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Rausku scores with a four punch combination!
Rausku shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Randy defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arvi Rausku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rausku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Randy circles away.
Randy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Randy.
Rausku misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Randy! But no joy.
Randy's corner calls for a 1-2. Randy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Randy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rausku misses with a takedown attempt
and Randy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rausku is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randy throws a hook but Rausku blocks it.
Randy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rausku shoots in and drives through. Randy sprawls well.
Randy shoots in and bounces Rausku off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rausku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Randy stands up over Rausku, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rausku looking for a guillotine here but Randy defends easily.
Rausku seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Randy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Randy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randy trying to control but Rausku is working from the bottom.
Rausku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Randy stands up over Rausku, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rausku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Randy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rausku is on top in guard.
Rausku looking to pass the guard.
Randy wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Randy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Randy throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Randy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rausku postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randy keeping moving, preventing Rausku from controlling successfully.
Rausku preventing the sweep.
Rausku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Randy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rausku wants to control from the top but Randy keeps moving.
Rausku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Randy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Randy 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.
Rausku trying to control but Randy is working from the bottom.
Rausku won't allow Randy to sweep him here.
Rausku will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Randy throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rausku wants to control from the top but Randy keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Randy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rausku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Randy is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rausku is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rausku trying to control the position from guard on top but Randy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rausku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Randy.
Randy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rausku shoots in looking for a takedown. Randy tries to sprawl out of it but Rausku keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Randy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rausku shoots in for a takedown but Randy shows good takedown defense.
Rausku misses with a double jab
and Randy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Rausku. Those never looked like landing.
Randy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rausku shoots in and drives through. Randy sprawls well.
Randy throws out a counter right but Rausku avoids it with no problem.
Randy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Randy tries to sprawl but Rausku drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demolition Man Randy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Randy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Randy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Randy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rausku defending well though.
Randy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Randy slips a nice elbow through Rausku's hands, connecting with Rausku's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randy wants to control but Rausku is keeping him busy.
Randy is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rausku is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Demolition Man Randy!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drakaath Yelgersmold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Smash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yelgersmold comes to the cage accompanied by Sexy Bitches Playing Metal On Electric Violins. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
280 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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25
300 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Drakaath Yelgersmold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hulk Smash!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yelgersmold cracks Smash with a good jab.
Smash tries for a takedown but Yelgersmold circles away easily
and Yelgersmold counters with a straight right hand.
Yelgersmold lands a jab to the nose.
Yelgersmold lands a left and a right that send Smash crashing to the mat, dazed. Yelgersmold thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Smash is rocked!
It looks like Hulk Smash has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yelgersmold lands an uppercut, right on the button! Smash tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drakaath Yelgersmold!
In his post fight interview, Drakaath Yelgersmold gave a big smile as he said 'Can crushing only works until you meet a real fist.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Natsisiwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clifton Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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35
208 lbs
19 - 11 - 2 |
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34
210 lbs
21 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Natsisiwa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clifton Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Natsisiwa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Natsisiwa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Natsisiwa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Natsisiwa.
Natsisiwa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Natsisiwa.
We've been told by Natsisiwa's head coaches at Bad Pluto! (17 Elite Coach) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Natsisiwa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Natsisiwa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Natsisiwa catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Natsisiwa lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Natsisiwa.
Natsisiwa takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes throws out a counter right but Natsisiwa avoids it with no problem.
Natsisiwa connects with a single shot there.
Natsisiwa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natsisiwa throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Natsisiwa misses with a hook.
Natsisiwa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Natsisiwa misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Barnes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the body from Natsisiwa misses
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Natsisiwa.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Natsisiwa.
Natsisiwa looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Natsisiwa takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Barnes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Natsisiwa scores with a jab.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natsisiwa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Natsisiwa.
Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Natsisiwa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Natsisiwa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Natsisiwa misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Natsisiwa lands a nice looking body shot.
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
Natsisiwa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Natsisiwa.
Kalle Natsisiwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Natsisiwa. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Natsisiwa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Natsisiwa.
Sloppy strikes from Natsisiwa. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands a glancing blow to the side of Natsisiwa's head.
Natsisiwa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Natsisiwa, as that shot connected.
Natsisiwa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
Natsisiwa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Natsisiwa misses with the combination.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Natsisiwa is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Natsisiwa misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Natsisiwa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Natsisiwa throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Natsisiwa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnes at a distance.
Natsisiwa throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Barnes tries a low kick but Natsisiwa avoids it.
Natsisiwa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Natsisiwa is looking for a counter combo.
Natsisiwa lands a nice looking body shot.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Natsisiwa.
Barnes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Natsisiwa misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Natsisiwa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Natsisiwa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes lands a body shot.
Natsisiwa misses with a wild combination.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Barnes might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Natsisiwa has got the better of the exchanges.
Natsisiwa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Natsisiwa throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes flicks out a counter leg kick but Natsisiwa steps away.
Natsisiwa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Natsisiwa throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natsisiwa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot.
Barnes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Natsisiwa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Natsisiwa misses with a body punch
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Natsisiwa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Natsisiwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Natsisiwa takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Natsisiwa 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.
Natsisiwa sizes up Barnes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Natsisiwa is out of range.
Natsisiwa throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Kalle Natsisiwa is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Natsisiwa.
Barnes lands a right hook to the body.
Natsisiwa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Natsisiwa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barnes throws a right hand that Natsisiwa ducks under and follows up with a left that Natsisiwa also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Natsisiwa misses with a double jab.
Barnes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barnes drops his hands momentarily and Natsisiwa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Natsisiwa throws a sloppy body shot
and Barnes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Natsisiwa misses with a few strikes there.
Natsisiwa throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Natsisiwa looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well.
Natsisiwa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Natsisiwa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Natsisiwa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes misses with a jab to the body
and Natsisiwa counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natsisiwa tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Natsisiwa defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Natsisiwa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Natsisiwa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Natsisiwa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barnes lands a nice shot that snaps Natsisiwa's head back.
Natsisiwa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Natsisiwa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Natsisiwa moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes.
Barnes with a jab.
Natsisiwa throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Natsisiwa moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Natsisiwa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Natsisiwa, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Natsisiwa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Natsisiwa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Natsisiwa misses with an uppercut
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Natsisiwa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Natsisiwa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Natsisiwa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Natsisiwa swinging wildly here.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Natsisiwa.
Natsisiwa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Natsisiwa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Natsisiwa throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Natsisiwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Natsisiwa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Barnes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Natsisiwa scores with a jab to the head.
Natsisiwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
An attempted straight right counter from Natsisiwa misses the target.
A good leg kick by Barnes.
Barnes lands a big head kick that sends Natsisiwa tumbling to the mat! Barnes takes a step backwards and waves Natsisiwa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Natsisiwa is rocked!
It looks like Kalle Natsisiwa has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Natsisiwa digs a good hook to Barnes's body.
Oh Natsisiwa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Natsisiwa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Natsisiwa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Natsisiwa backing away here, and Barnes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Natsisiwa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barnes. Barnes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Natsisiwa seems to have got his legs back now.
Natsisiwa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barnes's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natsisiwa misses with a body shot.
Natsisiwa misses with a looping left.
Barnes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Natsisiwa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Natsisiwa throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Natsisiwa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Natsisiwa.
Barnes takes one to the side of the head.
Barnes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circling - Natsisiwa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Natsisiwa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Natsisiwa misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natsisiwa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Natsisiwa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Natsisiwa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barnes is rocked!
Natsisiwa ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Barnes out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kalle Natsisiwa!
Kalle Natsisiwa is the new light heavyweight champion!
Kalle Natsisiwa decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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