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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamari Caram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lance Wolfe is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamari Caram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lance Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Caram as he jumps to the side.
A punch combination from Wolfe misses.
Wolfe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wolfe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Caram counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Caram.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Caram throws an elbow that misses.
Wolfe wants to break free but Caram has control.
Wolfe jumps guard but Caram turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jamari Caram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Wolfe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caram lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wolfe backwards.
Caram crunches a lovely knee into Wolfe's ribcage.
Wolfe looking to slow down the pace here.
Caram effectively controlling the action here.
A shot in the inside from Caram.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caram lands a right hand.
I was talking to Caram's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A bit of stalling here from Wolfe.
Wolfe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Caram to keep the fight standing.
Caram pressing his opponent against the cage.
Caram stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Caram seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Caram dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wolfe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Caram has Wolfe pushed against the cage.
Good body shot from Caram.
A short left from Caram.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caram creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wolfe is trying to break free.
Caram pushes Wolfe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wolfe is rocked!
With the fighters up against the cage, Caram throws an elbow but misses.
Caram displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wolfe up against the cage.
Caram lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wolfe is still on wobbly legs! Can Caram finish him?
Caram is pushing Wolfe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wolfe seems to have recovered his senses.
Caram stalling.
Wolfe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jamari Caram.
Nice cross by Caram.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolfe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Caram closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Caram.
Wolfe tries to stall but Caram uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Caram is struggling to control the position.
Caram drops Wolfe with a big knee straight up the middle! Wolfe is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Caram tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Caram uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wolfe gets tackled into the cage by Caram. Caram maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolfe tries to pull guard but Caram forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Caram effectively controlling the action here.
Caram drops Wolfe onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wolfe is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Caram lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Wolfe to his knees! Caram keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamari Caram!
After winning the bout, Jamari Caram thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergai Katanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lubek Boyko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lubek Boyko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergai Katanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lubek Boyko!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katanov misses with a head kick.
Katanov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Katanov prevents Boyko from improving his position.
Katanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Katanov trying to control from half guard but Boyko is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyko is doing well to control the position and prevent Katanov from advancing to side control.
Katanov is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Boyko manages to get to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boyko can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyko has control of Katanov's left arm, preventing Katanov from doing any damage.
Katanov trying to control but Boyko is working from the bottom.
Boyko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Katanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Katanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Katanov preventing the sweep.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boyko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boyko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Katanov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Katanov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boyko sees it coming and defends easily.
Boyko trying to control from the bottom.
Katanov throwing shots but Boyko is blocking nicely.
Katanov wants to work for an arm triangle but Boyko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boyko is looking to improve his position.
Katanov is taking a breather. Boyko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boyko wants to improve his position but Katanov is controlling well.
Katanov prevents Boyko from standing back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Katanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boyko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Katanov throws a big counter combination but Boyko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boyko.
Katanov looks to land a combination but Boyko avoids it well.
Katanov misses with a head kick.
Boyko scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyko clinches up against the cage.
Katanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boyko managing to block the knees to the body from Katanov.
Boyko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Boyko.
Katanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Boyko has double underhooks.
Katanov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boyko is defending well.
Still in the clinch, Boyko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Boyko.
Boyko effectively controlling the action here.
Katanov working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boyko tightens his grip and picks Katanov up, before dumping him to the ground. Katanov manages to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boyko prevents Katanov from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sergai Katanov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Katanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boyko but Boyko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boyko tries to close the distance and clinch but Katanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Katanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boyko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Katanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boyko blocks a head kick by Katanov.
Boyko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Katanov eats them both and turns towards Boyko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Katanov takes a swing at Boyko's ribcage but misses.
Katanov sets himself, and Boyko steps forward looking for the clinch! Katanov avoids it this time.
Katanov is looking to slow Boyko down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boyko feints the counter takedown.
Boyko feints and then cracks Katanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Katanov down.
Katanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boyko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Boyko sprawls well. He's pushed Katanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boyko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boyko misses with the combination.
Katanov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boyko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Katanov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergai Katanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Katanov throws a looping overhand right but Boyko ducks down to avoid it.
Sergai Katanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Boyko throws out a counter right but Katanov avoids it with no problem.
Lubek Boyko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Boyko misses.
Katanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boyko counters with a low kick, right behind Katanov 's knee.
Katanov takes a swing at Boyko's ribcage but misses.
Katanov misses the shot to the body.
Boyko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Katanov throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boyko pinned against the cage. Boyko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boyko or perhaps it was just good defense by Katanov, which made it look bad.
Boyko shoots in looking for a takedown. Katanov tries to sprawl out of it but Boyko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Katanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Katanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Boyko wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Katanov.
Sergai Katanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boyko avoids the head kick by Katanov.
Boyko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boyko forces Katanov back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boyko.
Boyko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boyko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Katanov is defending well.
Boyko has a couple of punches blocked by Katanov.
Katanov managing to block the knees to the body from Boyko.
Boyko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Katanov fails to pull guard.
Boyko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Katanov gets underhooks to prevent Boyko's takedown attempt.
Boyko has Katanov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Boyko pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Katanov tumbling to the mat - Boyko dives into Katanov's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyko stopping the sweep attempt from Katanov.
Katanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boyko is controlling him.
Katanov looking to control.
Katanov wants to get back to his feet but Boyko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boyko preventing the sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Katanov is looking to stand up but Boyko isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boyko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Katanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lubek Boyko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Boyko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Katanov.
Katanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Katanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boyko as he jumps to the side.
Katanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boyko is looking to slow Katanov down with leg kicks.
Katanov throws a series of punches but Boyko avoids them all with ease.
Katanov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Boyko counters with a takedown into side control.
Katanov is looking to regain half guard here but Boyko keeps moving and retains side control.
Boyko postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Boyko is chipping away with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katanov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Katanov is looking to improve his position.
Boyko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boyko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Katanov defends it well.
Boyko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boyko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Katanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Katanov is trying to control but can't.
Lubek Boyko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boyko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boyko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katanov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boyko preventing the sweep.
Katanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Katanov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boyko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Katanov has momentary wrist control but Boyko slips an elbow through the middle.
Boyko trying to control but Katanov is working from the bottom.
Boyko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boyko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katanov looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boyko dodges the punch combination from Katanov.
Katanov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boyko lands with a right hand.
Katanov misses with a kick to the body
and Boyko counters by clinching up.
Katanov throws a head punch that misses.
Boyko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Katanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katanov jumps guard but Boyko stands there with Katanov around his waist. Katanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boyko has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Katanov regains guard immediately.
Boyko won't allow Katanov to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Katanov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Boyko trying to control the position from guard on top but Katanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boyko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Katanov wants to sweep here but Boyko controlling him for the moment.
Boyko throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katanov is looking for a triangle but Boyko pushes his legs off easily.
Boyko advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lubek Boyko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boyko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lubek Boyko!
A relieved looking Lubek Boyko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cordero Rodolfo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Samuel Baxter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cordero Rodolfo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Rodolfo with that takedown attempt.
Baxter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baxter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rodolfo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rodolfo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodolfo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodolfo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodolfo breaks from the clinch.
Rodolfo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baxter as he jumps to the side.
Samuel Baxter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cordero Rodolfo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodolfo moves out of range as Baxter throws a body kick.
Baxter sets himself, and Rodolfo steps forward looking for the clinch! Baxter avoids it this time.
Baxter scores with a body shot.
A left and a right from Baxter both land. Nice combination.
Rodolfo shoots for a takedown but Baxter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Baxter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rodolfo backs up against the cage.
Rodolfo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baxter's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodolfo lands a couple of digs.
Rodolfo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Baxter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baxter is really struggling to control Rodolfo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Baxter keeping full guard, as Rodolfo tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodolfo wants to control from the top but Baxter keeps moving.
Rodolfo is looking to work some ground and pound but Baxter has wrist control.
Rodolfo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baxter's head.
Rodolfo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baxter is keeping the position for now.
Rodolfo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodolfo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rodolfo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Some wild striking there from Baxter.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rodolfo!
It looks like Samuel Baxter has been cut.
Baxter throws a leg kick
and Rodolfo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rodolfo thows a huge punch but Baxter dodges it nicely.
Baxter is refusing to be controlled, as Rodolfo sits in half guard.
Rodolfo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodolfo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Baxter won't allow Rodolfo to pass to mount.
Rodolfo stalling.
Ground and pound from Rodolfo.
Rodolfo throwing shots but Baxter is blocking nicely.
Rodolfo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baxter is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cordero Rodolfo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samuel Baxter's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rodolfo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rodolfo shoots for a double leg takedown but Baxter sprawls well. He's pushed Rodolfo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodolfo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Samuel Baxter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cordero Rodolfo.
Baxter lands with a nice combination. Rodolfo backs away looking to recover.
Rodolfo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baxter gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rodolfo counters with a single leg into guard. Baxter didn't expect that.
Rodolfo postures up.
Rodolfo cracks Baxter with a solid left hand.
Baxter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodolfo's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodolfo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at Qube MMA inform us that Rodolfo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rodolfo has his hands on Baxter's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodolfo wants to stand but Baxter is controlling the position.
Rodolfo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Baxter wants to control from the top but Rodolfo keeps moving.
Rodolfo working for a triangle but Baxter defends it easily.
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.
Rodolfo pulls Baxter in close to his closed guard and prevents Baxter from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rodolfo trying to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Baxter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxter works the jab nicely.
Rodolfo drives through and clinches with Baxter against the cage.
Rodolfo stalling in the clinch.
Rodolfo leaning against his opponent.
Rodolfo receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Baxter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baxter misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodolfo jumps guard but Baxter stands there with Rodolfo around his waist. Rodolfo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodolfo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rodolfo manages to end up in side control.
Rodolfo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baxter, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodolfo trying to control the position but Baxter is working away.
Rodolfo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rodolfo cracks Baxter with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rodolfo scores with punches from side control.
Rodolfo is putting a hurting on Baxter here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodolfo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baxter struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cordero Rodolfo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Samuel Baxter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rodolfo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodolfo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baxter.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Baxter!
Samuel Baxter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodolfo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rodolfo throws out a counter right but Baxter avoids it with no problem.
Baxter stuffs the takedown.
Rodolfo shoots in for a double leg but Baxter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Samuel Baxter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cordero Rodolfo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rodolfo doesn't seem bothered though.
Baxter tests Rodolfo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sloppy strikes from Baxter. Those never looked like landing.
Baxter throws a head kick that misses.
Baxter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter tries to land a front kick but Rodolfo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rodolfo wants to counter with a clinch but Baxter pushes him away.
Baxter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodolfo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baxter leaves Rodolfo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rodolfo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Baxter quickly recovers to half guard.
Rodolfo is trying to control. Baxter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baxter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baxter tries to get out of the position.
Rodolfo is looking to advance position but Baxter won't allow it.
Baxter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rodolfo.
Baxter is staying active underneath Rodolfo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rodolfo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baxter is just riding it out for now. Rodolfo eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodolfo is pressing down on Baxter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Baxter is holding on for now.
Baxter is looking for a sweep. Rodolfo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rodolfo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baxter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rodolfo stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Baxter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodolfo takes one to the side of the head.
Baxter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodolfo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodolfo fails with a takedown attempt.
Baxter blocks a jab.
Rodolfo shoots in for a takedown but Baxter shows good takedown defense.
Baxter throws a combination that misses
so Rodolfo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rodolfo drops back looking for a leg! Baxter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baxter manages to kick Rodolfo off! Rodolfo jumps back into Baxter's guard.
Rodolfo wants to control from the top but Baxter keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodolfo 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.
Rodolfo tries to free his leg and advance position but Baxter is retaining full guard.
Baxter has his foot on Rodolfo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodolfo works his way back into a safe position though.
Samuel Baxter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cordero Rodolfo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodolfo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Baxter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rodolfo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cordero Rodolfo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolf Borjesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt comes to the cage accompanied by MMA Entrance Theme - Mark Hunt. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 New York, Mark Hunt !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rolf Borjesson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt steps into range and cracks Borjesson with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Borjesson flops backwards and Hunt dives into his guard looking to finish!
Borjesson trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Borjesson keeps moving.
Hunt gets to his feet - Borjesson follows without any prompting.
Some wild striking there from Borjesson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Borjesson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Borjesson misses with the combination.
Borjesson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Borjesson lands with an overhand left.
Borjesson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Borjesson lands a head kick. Hunt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Mark Hunt has been cut.
Borjesson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Borjesson throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt throws a right hand that Borjesson ducks under and follows up with a left that Borjesson also avoids with ease.
Borjesson avoids the head kick by Hunt .
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've been told by Hunt 's head coaches at Holding Cell that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borjesson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borjesson scores with a nice strike.
Borjesson throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt 's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt lands with a shot to the body.
Borjesson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Borjesson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hunt defends it well.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Borjesson moves out of range easily.
Borjesson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hunt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Borjesson.
Hunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hunt connects with a stiff jab that staggers Borjesson - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mark Hunt !
In his post fight interview, Mark Hunt started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vytautas Slavickas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vytautas Slavickas!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slavickas clinches with his opponent.
Slavickas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Young misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slavickas tries to throw a body punch but Young avoids it by throwing Slavickas back against the cage.
Slavickas can't find room to land a body shot as Young controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slavickas.
Slavickas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slavickas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Young.
Slavickas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Slavickas fails to land.
Slavickas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slavickas rushes Young and presses him up against the cage.
Slavickas can't find room to land a body shot as Young controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slavickas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slavickas tries a body shot but Young blocks it.
Slavickas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slavickas struggles to land a body shot inside as Young controls his hands.
Slavickas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Young's elbow.
Young prevents a body shot from Slavickas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young prevents a body shot from Slavickas.
Slavickas prevents the takedown attempt.
Young wants to break free but Slavickas has control.
Slavickas tries to work over Young's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slavickas tries to work over Young's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slavickas has Young pressed against the cage, preventing Young from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Slavickas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Slavickas.
Young takes a shot to the head.
Slavickas misses with a body punch.
Slavickas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slavickas lands a nice shot to the body.
Young blocks a body shot from Slavickas.
Young prevents a body shot from Slavickas.
Slavickas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Slavickas.
Young can't find room to land a body shot as Slavickas controls the action.
Slavickas should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slavickas breaks from the clinch.
Young throws a combination that misses
and Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slavickas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Young shoots in for a takedown but Slavickas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Young looks for the body kick but Slavickas saw that one coming.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Slavickas has eaten all the pies!
Good exchange - Slavickas coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Slavickas.
Slavickas throws the left hand but Young avoids the punch easily.
Young misses with an uppercut.
Vytautas Slavickas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slavickas.
Young throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Young appears to be looking for a big counter.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Slavickas's shoulder, as Slavickas tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Slavickas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Slavickas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Young.
Slavickas looks winded!
Young fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young defending well as Slavickas loads up on a big left hand.
Young falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slavickas counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Young with a hook.
It looks like Vytautas Slavickas has been cut.
A big left from Slavickas misses.
Young throws a right hand that Slavickas ducks under and follows up with a left that Slavickas also avoids with ease.
Young goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Young will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've been informed that Slavickas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Slavickas slips a jab and a cross from Young.
Young tries to land a leg kick but Slavickas saw it coming and moves away.
Young dives in for a single leg takedown but Slavickas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Slavickas lands a jab to the nose.
Young throws a head kick but Slavickas moves out of range.
Young throws a nice looking combination but Slavickas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Young looks to throw a body kick
and Slavickas counters with a nice uppercut.
Young shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Slavickas as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Young scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slavickas doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young moves out of range as Slavickas strikes.
Slavickas throws a hook to the side of Young's head but Young sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Young throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slavickas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slavickas looks to land a right hand but Young moved out of range.
Young shoots in for a takedown but Slavickas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Slavickas misses with a looping right.
Slavickas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Young on the side of the head.
Young uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slavickas.
Slavickas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Slavickas.
Young moves in looking to clinch but Slavickas pushes him off.
Young fails to land with a series of punches.
Young with a lazy takedown attempt
and Slavickas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Slavickas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Young closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vytautas Slavickas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vytautas Slavickas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Young lands a nice hook to Slavickas's body. Slavickas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slavickas instigates a clinch.
Slavickas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Young tries to break free but Slavickas pushes him back against the cage.
Slavickas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slavickas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Slavickas.
Young prevents a body shot from Slavickas.
Slavickas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slavickas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A hook to the body from Slavickas.
Slavickas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young blocks a body shot from Slavickas.
Young is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Young jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slavickas walks away with a smile on his face. Young gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alex Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slavickas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Young tries to clinch but Slavickas moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young throws a head kick that half lands.
Young misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Slavickas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slavickas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Slavickas swats away the attempt to clinch by Young.
Slavickas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Slavickas lands a body punch.
Slavickas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slavickas lands an uppercut.
Young can't break the clinch.
Slavickas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Young is looking to break free of the clinch but Slavickas has double underhooks.
Slavickas struggles to land a body shot inside as Young controls his hands.
Young wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Young blocks a body shot from Slavickas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slavickas misses with an elbow strike.
Young wants to break the clinch but can't.
Slavickas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Young goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slavickas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Young or not.
Vytautas Slavickas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Slavickas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slavickas manages to break the clinch.
Slavickas misses with a looping right.
Slavickas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slavickas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Young on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Young fails to land with a series of punches.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Young misses with a few strikes there.
Young moves in looking to clinch but Slavickas pushes him off.
Slavickas blocks a head kick by Young.
Young swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slavickas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slavickas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slavickas blocks a head kick by Young.
Slavickas lands with a hook. Young tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Slavickas misses with a looping left.
Young fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slavickas lands a jab.
Vytautas Slavickas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Young tries to clinch but Slavickas moves out of range.
Slavickas closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Slavickas.
Slavickas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Young is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Young prevents a body shot from Slavickas.
Young tries to break free but Slavickas pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slavickas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Young's efforts to push away.
Young is trying to break the clinch but Slavickas is controlling him.
Slavickas misses with a punch to the body.
Slavickas breaks the clinch.
Young tries to clinch there but Slavickas circles away.
Slavickas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Young swinging wildly here.
Young shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Slavickas eats them both and turns towards Young to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young looks to land a combination but Slavickas avoids it well.
Young throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Young falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Slavickas counter with a right hand.
Slavickas moves out of range as Young throws a body kick.
Young works over Slavickas's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vytautas Slavickas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vytautas Slavickas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Young falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slavickas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Young throws a right and a left that both miss.
Young misses with a two punch combination.
Slavickas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Young's head.
Young avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slavickas connects with a jab.
Slavickas moves out of range of the leg kick from Young.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slavickas.
Young takes a jab right on the kisser.
Young fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young misses with a double jab
and Slavickas counters with a straight right hand.
Young defending well as Slavickas loads up on a big left hand.
Young uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slavickas.
Slavickas throws a hook but Young blocks it.
It looked like Young was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Young throws a right hand that Slavickas ducks under and follows up with a left that Slavickas also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Slavickas misses.
Young tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slavickas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slavickas looks to throw the jab but Young is out of range.
The fighters circling - Slavickas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Slavickas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Young swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slavickas misses with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Young.
Slavickas blocks a low kick nicely.
Young tries to clinch there but Slavickas circles away.
Young will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Young misses.
Young closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No joy there for Young, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vytautas Slavickas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Slavickas misses the target.
Slavickas missing with a left hand there. Young was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Young throws a right hand that Slavickas ducks under and follows up with a left that Slavickas also avoids with ease.
Young has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slavickas finds it's way round the side to connect with Young's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young throws a right and a left that Slavickas avoids nicely.
Slavickas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Young, pushing him back against the cage.
Young blocks a body shot from Slavickas.
Young is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Young tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slavickas's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young is trying to break the clinch but Slavickas is controlling him.
Young tries to work over Slavickas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Young is trying to break free.
Young tries to break free but Slavickas pushes him back against the cage.
Young can't break the clinch.
Young looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Young tries to circle away but Slavickas has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Young is looking to control Slavickas's arms but Slavickas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Young has his back to the cage.
Young wants to break free but Slavickas has control.
Young wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slavickas has him pressed against the cage.
Slavickas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slavickas misses with a body punch.
Alex Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slavickas prevents a body shot from Young.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vytautas Slavickas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slavickas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vytautas Slavickas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Markus Lindblom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feivish Hershel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markus Lindblom could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Feivish Hershel's chin.
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Markus Lindblom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Feivish Hershel!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hershel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lindblom did well to prevent Hershel getting side control.
Lindblom wants to control but Hershel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Hershel there.
Hershel passes to full mount!
Hershel prevents Lindblom from getting the reversal.
Lindblom is in a horrible position here. Hershel smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hershel lands a heavy elbow.
Hershel working Lindblom over with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hershel lands a heavy elbow.
Lindblom is rocked!
Hershel is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Lindblom goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Hershel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Feivish Hershel!
A relieved looking Feivish Hershel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramos Mendonca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendonca comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Prodigy - Voodoo People [Pendulum Remix] kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramos Mendonca!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman with a jab.
Coleman scores with a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Coleman. No joy for Mendonca on that attempt.
Coleman is looking for a counter combo.
Mendonca walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Coleman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at STRIKE FORCE 10 ELITE COACHES in the buildup to the fight.
Good exchange - Coleman coming out on top.
Coleman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Coleman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mendonca to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Coleman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendonca's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mendonca working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mendonca has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendonca throwing strikes but missing.
Mendonca is in close to Coleman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mendonca working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mendonca is looking to work some ground and pound but Coleman has wrist control.
Mendonca content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Coleman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Coleman tries to get out of the position.
Mendonca lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mendonca postures up in Coleman's guard and throws a big left but Coleman blocks it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Coleman throws a head kick that misses.
Coleman tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A good leg kick by Coleman.
Coleman lands with a nice combination. Mendonca backs away looking to recover.
Mendonca shoots in for a takedown but Coleman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Coleman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Greg Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendonca gets tackled into the cage by Coleman. Coleman maintains the clinch.
Coleman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Greg Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramos Mendonca.
Coleman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coleman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mendonca.
Coleman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mendonca's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman lands a knee to the body.
Coleman struggles to land a body shot inside as Mendonca controls his hands.
Coleman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mendonca goes for a takedown attempt but Coleman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Coleman lands with an uppercut that bounces Mendonca off the cage and back into range.
Coleman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman misses with a double jab
and Mendonca counters with a takedown into side control.
Coleman tries to bench press Mendonca off him but Mendonca keeps the position.
Mendonca working the ground and pound.
Mendonca throws a strike aimed at the side of Coleman's head but Coleman avoids it well.
Mendonca is working Coleman over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendonca working the ground and pound.
Mendonca with the ground and pound but Coleman regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Mendonca thows a huge punch but Coleman dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Coleman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Coleman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Coleman pushes off an throws an elbow but Mendonca leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coleman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Coleman tries a knee to the head but Mendonca blocks it.
A short right from Coleman.
Mendonca has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Coleman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman misses with a knee to the head.
Coleman working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendonca has Coleman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Coleman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mendonca changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Coleman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Greg Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramos Mendonca.
Coleman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Greg Coleman is winning the standup battle so far.
Coleman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mendonca shoots for a double leg takedown but Coleman sprawls well. He's pushed Mendonca's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Coleman closes the distance and clinches.
Coleman throws an elbow that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Coleman.
Mendonca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mendonca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coleman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mendonca backwards.
Coleman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Coleman with a knee to the head.
Coleman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Greg Coleman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman misses with a punch on the inside.
Coleman working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the head but Mendonca blocks with his arms.
Coleman misses with a knee strike.
Coleman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mendonca.
Mendonca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mendonca managing to block the knees to the body from Coleman.
With the fighters up against the cage, Coleman throws an elbow but misses.
Mendonca blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendonca wants a takedown but no success here.
Mendonca goes for a takedown attempt but Coleman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mendonca walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A right-left combo lands from Coleman.
Coleman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mendonca's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by Coleman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendonca closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman scoring well with a low kick there.
Coleman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Coleman dominated that second round.
That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Coleman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mendonca on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Coleman lands with an uppercut that bounces Mendonca off the cage and back into range.
Coleman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coleman.
Coleman throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mendonca feints the counter takedown.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendonca swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coleman tries to clinch there but Mendonca circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coleman scores with a decent looking hook.
Coleman 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.
Coleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendonca can do to turn this around?
Coleman lands a jab to the head.
Coleman instigates a clinch.
Coleman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mendonca is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Coleman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Coleman cracks Mendonca with a nice body shot.
Coleman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Greg Coleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendonca looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendonca is working for takedown but Coleman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Greg Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramos Mendonca.
Coleman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mendonca.
Coleman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mendonca's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendonca tries for a takedown but Coleman manages to get underhooks.
Mendonca has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Coleman after a bit of a struggle.
Coleman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mendonca gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Coleman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramos Mendonca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendonca not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendonca not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mendonca thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mendonca takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mendonca working Coleman over with strikes.
Mendonca thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Coleman clinches.
Mendonca changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Coleman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendonca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coleman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Coleman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Coleman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Coleman!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Highfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyberius Furiusz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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155 lbs
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Highfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyberius Furiusz!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Furiusz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Furiusz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Furiusz fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Highfield on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Highfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Furiusz lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like James Highfield has been cut.
Furiusz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Furiusz swinging wildly here.
Furiusz slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Furiusz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Highfield works the jab nicely.
James Highfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Furiusz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Highfield on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Highfield throws a leg kick but Furiusz sees it coming and moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Furiusz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Highfield.
Highfield keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Furiusz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Furiusz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Highfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Highfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Highfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Furiusz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Furiusz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Highfield has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Furiusz ducks under a wild hook from Highfield.
Furiusz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Furiusz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Highfield to score with a decent uppercut.
A low kick from Furiusz misses
and Highfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Highfield getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Furiusz tries to clinch but Highfield moves out of range.
Highfield throws a big shot that misses.
Highfield is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highfield thuds his right hand into Furiusz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Highfield moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Furiusz slips a straight right by Highfield.
Highfield connects with a crisp jab.
Highfield throws a body kick that misses.
Furiusz tries to clinch there but Highfield circles away.
Highfield misses with a straight right.
Highfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Furiusz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Highfield with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Furiusz misses with a wild combination.
Highfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Highfield does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Furiusz manages to avoid it.
Furiusz walks into a jab.
Highfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Furiusz moves away.
Highfield lands with a good body shot.
Furiusz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Highfield stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Furiusz drives through and clinches with Highfield against the cage.
Highfield takes an elbow to the forehead.
Furiusz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Furiusz misses with a double jab.
Furiusz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Highfield does it's job there.
Donk. Highfield catches Furiusz right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Furiusz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Furiusz slips a jab from Highfield.
Highfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Furiusz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Highfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Furiusz manages to avoid it.
Highfield scores with a body shot.
Furiusz fails with an attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Highfield is predictable there
and Furiusz counters with an outside leg kick.
Furiusz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Furiusz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Highfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Highfield was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Furiusz.
Highfield throws a lazy uppercut
and Furiusz counters with a right hand to the body.
Furiusz throws a leg kick but Highfield sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Highfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Highfield's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Furiusz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Highfield is looking to counter punch.
Highfield shoots for a double leg takedown but Furiusz sprawls well. He's pushed Highfield's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Highfield throws a hook but Furiusz avoids it easily.
Furiusz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Highfield moves into range and connects with a jab.
Highfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Furiusz can do to turn this around?
Furiusz swinging wildly here.
Tyberius Furiusz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Furiusz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big right from Highfield misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furiusz darts in and clinches Highfield up against the cage.
Furiusz prevents Highfield from breaking the clinch.
Highfield takes an elbow to the forehead.
Highfield breaks the clinch.
Highfield throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furiusz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Highfield has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Highfield slips a straight right by Furiusz.
Highfield appears to be looking for a big counter.
A punch lands to the side of Furiusz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Highfield slips a jab and a cross from Furiusz.
Highfield misses with a hook
and Furiusz counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Highfield, as that shot connected.
Highfield with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Highfield lands with a thumping leg kick.
Highfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Furiusz feints a counter leg kick.
Highfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Furiusz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Highfield fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Furiusz sprawls well initially but Highfield persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Highfield is pressing down on Furiusz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Furiusz is holding on for now.
Highfield stands up out of the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highfield connects with a body shot.
James Highfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Highfield throws the left hand but Furiusz avoids the punch easily.
Highfield scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice combination there by Highfield.
No joy there for Highfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Highfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Furiusz moves away.
Highfield throws a front kick aimed at Furiusz's knee but Furiusz avoids it well.
Highfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Furiusz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Highfield swings for the body but Furiusz moves out of range.
As Highfield backs off Furiusz throws a huge counter combo but Highfield manages to avoid it all.
Furiusz doesn't manage to clinch there - Highfield circles away.
Highfield thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Highfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Highfield there as he acknowledges the shot.
Furiusz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Highfield lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Highfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Furiusz was well out of range. Poor timing from Highfield.
Highfield throws a series of punches but Furiusz avoids them all with ease.
Donk. Highfield catches Furiusz right on the button with a cross.
Nice cross by Highfield.
Tyberius Furiusz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Highfield lands the left hand.
Highfield misses with a few strikes there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Furiusz.
Furiusz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Furiusz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Highfield backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furiusz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Highfield.
Highfield swings away with a body shot that misses
and Furiusz counters with a thumping low kick.
Highfield shoots in and bounces Furiusz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Furiusz is working an open guard so Highfield takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Furiusz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Highfield.
Furiusz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Furiusz lands a nice looking body shot.
Furiusz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Furiusz tries to clinch there but Highfield circles away.
Highfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Furiusz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Highfield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Highfield's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Furiusz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Highfield fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Furiusz on the side of the head.
Furiusz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Highfield tries to score with a low kick but Furiusz moves his leg out of the way.
Furiusz defending well as Highfield loads up on a big left hand.
Furiusz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Highfield looks to land a left hand but Furiusz moved out of range nicely.
Furiusz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Highfield. Highfield obviously looking to wear him down.
Highfield lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highfield turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Highfield lands with a right hand.
Highfield is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Furiusz ducks right into an uppercut from Highfield.
Highfield lands a nice leg kick that just misses Furiusz's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Highfield misses.
Highfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Furiusz.
Highfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Highfield checks a leg kick.
Furiusz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Highfield scores with a crisp jab that stopped Furiusz in his tracks.
Furiusz checks a low kick from Highfield.
Highfield missing with a left hand there. Furiusz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Highfield looks to land a left hand but Furiusz moved out of range nicely.
Furiusz tries to clinch up.
Highfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Furiusz unleashes a big counter combination but Highfield bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Highfield misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Furiusz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furiusz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Highfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Furiusz throws a leg kick but Highfield moved away.
Highfield jabs Furiusz right on the nose. Furiusz blinks but takes it well.
Furiusz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Highfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Highfield scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Highfield works the jab nicely.
Highfield cracks a nice hook into Furiusz's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Highfield. Beautiful body shot.
Furiusz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Highfield.
Highfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Furiusz.
Highfield moves forwards but Furiusz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Furiusz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highfield catches Furiusz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Highfield lands a jab-cross combination.
Highfield lands a jab to Furiusz's midsection.
Highfield tries for a takedown but Furiusz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Highfield misses the shot to the body.
Furiusz tries to clinch but Highfield moves out of range.
A jab from Highfield finds it's way through Furiusz's defenses.
Highfield stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Furiusz.
Highfield jabs Furiusz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Highfield misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highfield misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Furiusz counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Furiusz misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Highfield does no damage.
Furiusz ducks under a wild hook from Highfield.
Highfield ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Highfield scores with a hook to the body. Furiusz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Highfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Furiusz tries to clinch up.
Furiusz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tyberius Furiusz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Highfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Highfield misses with a hook. Furiusz ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Highfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Highfield, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Highfield!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Danielsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Zanik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zanik has chosen Walk this way as his entrance music. 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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239 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Danielsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ted Zanik!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zanik has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zanik gets control of Danielsson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zanik will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zanik is on top in guard.
Danielsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Danielsson, not yet.
Danielsson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Zanik tries to free his leg and advance position but Danielsson is retaining full guard.
Zanik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zanik postures up.
Zanik wants to pass the guard but Danielsson is keeping the position.
Danielsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Danielsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Danielsson, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danielsson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Zanik preventing the sweep.
Zanik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zanik is in close to Danielsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zanik stopping the sweep attempt from Danielsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zanik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zanik throws a big right hand that misses.
Zanik wants to pass the guard but Danielsson is keeping the position.
Zanik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zanik lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zanik wants to control from the top but Danielsson keeps moving.
Zanik landing with the ground and pound.
Zanik postures up and lands a big shot to Danielsson's brow.
Zanik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zanik lands a couple of elbows.
Danielsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zanik's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danielsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zanik wants to sweep but no luck.
Danielsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Danielsson looking to pass the guard.
Zanik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Danielsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Danielsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zanik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zanik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Danielsson is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zanik keeping moving, preventing Danielsson from controlling successfully.
Danielsson throwing strikes from guard but Zanik blocks nicely.
Zanik looking for a sweep. Not yet Zanik, not yet.
Danielsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zanik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danielsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zanik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zanik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Danielsson tries to advance to mount but Zanik denies him.
Zanik struggling a bit here.
Danielsson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Zanik wants to control but Danielsson postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zanik is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zanik is not content to let Danielsson control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Danielsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zanik.
Danielsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ted Zanik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danielsson fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Zanik dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Danielsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Danielsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zanik was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Zanik moves into the clinch successfully.
Zanik leaning against his opponent.
Zanik working aggressively here.
Zanik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Danielsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zanik breaks from the clinch.
Danielsson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Danielsson fails with the takedown
and Zanik counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zanik is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Danielsson can't fight it off and eventually Zanik manages to take the fight to the floor. Danielsson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Danielsson keeping moving, preventing Zanik from controlling successfully.
Zanik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zanik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zanik trying to control but Danielsson is working from the bottom.
Danielsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zanik defends it easily.
Zanik cracks Danielsson with a solid left hand.
Danielsson tries to strike from the bottom.
Danielsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zanik chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zanik wants to control from the top but Danielsson keeps moving.
Zanik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Danielsson has an active guard here but Zanik has managed to pass into half guard.
Zanik thows a huge punch but Danielsson dodges it nicely.
Danielsson looking for submissions off his back.
Danielsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zanik.
Zanik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zanik blocks the strikes from Danielsson.
Danielsson trying to hold on to Zanik's head to control him but Zanik postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zanik trying to control the action but Danielsson is working from the bottom.
Zanik in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Danielsson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Zanik!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ted Zanik!
Ted Zanik managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), into his post fight interview.
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