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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Indiana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fredrik Nietzsche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nietzsche's choice of entrance music: "Haunted" by Disturbed. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Indiana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fredrik Nietzsche!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nietzsche gets a takedown into half guard.
Indiana is looking to escape.
Nietzsche is nestled in close to Indiana, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Indiana has hold of Nietzsche's hands but Nietzsche slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Indiana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nietzsche trying to control the pace.
Indiana is trying to stand.
Nietzsche not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nietzsche thows a huge punch but Indiana dodges it nicely.
Nietzsche trying to pass the guard but Indiana defending well.
Indiana is trying to stand back up but Nietzsche is controlling him
Nietzsche trying to control the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Indiana throws a big shot that misses.
Nietzsche lands a big head kick that sends Indiana tumbling to the mat! Nietzsche takes a step backwards and waves Indiana back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Gary Indiana has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nietzsche looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nietzsche trying to pass the guard but Indiana defending well.
Nietzsche has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nietzsche throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nietzsche stops Indiana from getting back to his feet.
Nietzsche has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nietzsche landing strikes from the mount and Indiana is in trouble!
Indiana tries to hold on but Nietzsche postures up.
Indiana squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Indiana is wriggling around trying to escape.
Indiana is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Indiana takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Indiana wants to hold on but Nietzsche pushes him away.
Nietzsche postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Indiana looks a forlorn figure.
Nietzsche pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Indiana takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Nietzsche's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fredrik Nietzsche!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between dsdsds sdsdsd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Seagal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seagal has chosen Scheming Dreaming Juggernaut by A Jealousy Issue as his entrance music. Steven Seagal is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, dsdsds sdsdsd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven Seagal!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
sdsdsd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
sdsdsd feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
sdsdsdis looking to pass into half guard but Seagal pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Seagal is in guard.
sdsdsd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Seagal distracts sdsdsd with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
sdsdsd trying to keep a closed guard but Seagal is proving a slippery customer.
Seagal postures up in sdsdsd's guard and throws a big left but sdsdsd blocks it.
Seagal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Seagal throws a strike but sdsdsd rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
sdsdsd wants to control from the top but Seagal keeps moving.
Seagal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
sdsdsd trying to move into half guard but instead Seagal has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
sdsdsd trying to control the position here.
sdsdsd keeping moving, preventing Seagal from controlling successfully.
sdsdsd has momentary wrist control but Seagal slips an elbow through the middle.
sdsdsd has a closed guard, preventing Seagal from standing up.
Seagal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Seagal pushing down on sdsdsd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
sdsdsd regains full guard. Nicely done.
Seagal wants to pass the guard but sdsdsd is keeping the position.
sdsdsd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Seagal manages to get himself to full guard.
Seagal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Seagal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
sdsdsd looking to sit in guard and control but Seagal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
sdsdsd pulls Seagal in to control the position.
sdsdsd has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Seagal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Seagal postures up and lands a big shot to sdsdsd's brow.
Seagal is fighting to break sdsdsd's control of his arms but sdsdsd is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
sdsdsd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
sdsdsd trying to keep a closed guard but Seagal is proving a slippery customer.
sdsdsd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Seagal thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagal trying to control but sdsdsd is working from the bottom.
Seagal is fighting to break sdsdsd's control of his arms but sdsdsd is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Seagal won't allow sdsdsd to sweep him here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Seagal throws a shot from downtown. sdsdsd moves away and avoids it.
Seagal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but sdsdsd circles away quickly and effectively.
sdsdsd takes one to the side of the head.
No joy there for sdsdsd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
sdsdsd throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
sdsdsd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Seagal.
Seagal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
sdsdsd staying out of range there.
sdsdsd slips a jab and a cross from Seagal.
Seagal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but sdsdsd manages to avoid it.
sdsdsd shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. sdsdsd showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
sdsdsd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Seagal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Seagal trying to hold on to sdsdsd's head to control him but sdsdsd postures up.
sdsdsd seems to be looking for submissions.
Seagal trying to control here.
sdsdsd thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seagal's head.
Seagal is refusing to be controlled, as sdsdsd sits in half guard.
Seagal is trying to maintain the position but sdsdsd is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steven Seagal will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Seagal scores with a crisp jab that stopped sdsdsd in his tracks.
A big right from Seagal misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by sdsdsd.
Seagal tries to bench press sdsdsd off him but sdsdsd keeps the position.
Seagal can't do much from the bottom here.
Seagal bucks up and tries to throw sdsdsd off but instead sdsdsd has got his back!
Seagal looking very determined here, making life difficult for sdsdsd.
Seagal is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if sdsdsd gets his way!
sdsdsd tightening his grip on Seagal, looking for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagal is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Seagal can't escape the position.
sdsdsd is looking for a rear naked choke here but Seagal reverses the position brilliantly into sdsdsd's guard!
Seagal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
sdsdsd looking for a sweep. Not yet sdsdsd, not yet.
Seagal trying to control but sdsdsd is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Seagal tries to free his leg and advance position but sdsdsd is retaining full guard.
Seagal works over sdsdsd with some ground and pound from guard.
Seagal tries to free his leg and advance position but sdsdsd is retaining full guard.
Seagal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Seagal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
sdsdsd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Seagal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Seagal checks the leg kick.
Seagal throws a hook but sdsdsd blocks it.
sdsdsd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
sdsdsd ducks under a wild hook from Seagal.
Steven Seagal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
sdsdsd looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Seagal is fending him off so far but sdsdsd persists. Nope, Seagal circles away and we're back to standing.
sdsdsd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
sdsdsd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Seagal.
sdsdsd slips under a jab from Seagal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
sdsdsd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Seagal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Seagal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but sdsdsd was well out of range. Poor timing from Seagal.
Seagal misses with an uppercut. sdsdsd saw that one coming.
Seagal misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from sdsdsd misses its intended target.
sdsdsd looks to score with a jab to the body but Seagal is just out of range.
Seagal misses with a shot to the body
and sdsdsd counters with a single leg into guard. Seagal didn't expect that.
Seagal is looking to stand up but sdsdsd isn't so interested in that idea.
Seagal looking to control.
sdsdsd drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Seagal dives on top into guard.
Seagal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. sdsdsd is keeping the position for now.
sdsdsd looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
sdsdsd wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Seagal is now in half guard.
Seagal passes to full mount!
Seagal lands a big shot there that rocks sdsdsd but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
sdsdsd is desperately trying to improve his position but Seagal has a good base and remains in mount.
Seagal fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
sdsdsd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Seagal lands with some strikes.
Seagal putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Seagal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
sdsdsd is bucking up trying to escape but Seagal cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
BOOM! Seagal connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Seagal lands with some strikes.
sdsdsd tries to hold on but Seagal pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Seagal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
sdsdsd takes a jab right on the kisser.
Seagal fails with the takedown.
A big right from Seagal misses.
sdsdsd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Seagal as he jumps to the side.
Seagal lands a two punch combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Seagal misses the target.
Seagal throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
sdsdsd closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Seagal is trying to control sdsdsd's posture but sdsdsd avoids it.
sdsdsd is trying to get an arm triangle but Seagal is defending well.
Seagal is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagal tries to escape but sdsdsd is in control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Seagal regains half guard there - taking advantage of sdsdsd's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Seagal has his hands clasped together around sdsdsd's back. He's all about the action.
Seagal is not content to let sdsdsd control the position.
Seagal is looking to control sdsdsd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Seagal avoid being mounted?
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
sdsdsd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Seagal avoids it really well and circles away.
sdsdsd moves out of range as Seagal strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Seagal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steven Seagal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Seagal misses its intended target.
Seagal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Seagal gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
sdsdsd drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Seagal dives on top into guard.
sdsdsd working a defensive guard here.
Seagal stopping the sweep attempt from sdsdsd.
dsdsds sdsdsd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seagal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
sdsdsd is staying active underneath Seagal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagal trying to mount his opponent but sdsdsd defends it.
Seagal wants to control but sdsdsd is keeping him busy.
sdsdsd wants to control but Seagal is keeping busy.
sdsdsd wants to improve his position but Seagal is controlling well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No joy there for Seagal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
sdsdsd looks to land a body kick but Seagal moved away.
sdsdsd slips a jab from Seagal.
sdsdsd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seagal misses with a looping left.
Seagal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from sdsdsd.
sdsdsd misses with a jab to the body
enabling Seagal to counter with a crisp jab.
sdsdsd moves out of range of the strikes.
Seagal throws a series of punches but sdsdsd moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
sdsdsd swings for the body but Seagal moves out of range.
sdsdsd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left and a right from Seagal both land. Nice combination.
Seagal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but sdsdsd was well out of range. Poor timing from Seagal.
Seagal loads up on a big right hand but sdsdsd slips the punch.
sdsdsd fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Seagal sprawls well initially but sdsdsd persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
sdsdsd is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
sdsdsd is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seagal keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Seagal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Seagal 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 for Steven Seagal!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Steven Seagal!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Steven Seagal!
Steven Seagal wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Westerinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nahasapimapetilan Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Bollylove. The key to victory for Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Westerinen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like John Westerinen has been cut.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr slips under a jab.
A jab from Westerinen misses.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr clinches up against the cage.
Westerinen is trying to break the clinch but Nahasapimapetilan Jr is controlling him.
Westerinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Westerinen tries to circle away but Nahasapimapetilan Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr slows down the pace here.
Westerinen just leaning against Nahasapimapetilan Jr, taking a breather.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr has Westerinen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Westerinen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr trying to control the position but instead, Westerinen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nahasapimapetilan Jr into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Westerinen blocks an elbow strike from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Westerinen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Westerinen is trying to break the clinch but Nahasapimapetilan Jr has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Westerinen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Westerinen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is pressed up against the cage. Westerinen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nahasapimapetilan Jr down to the mat. Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a head kick that Westerinen semi-blocks.
Westerinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Westerinen takes a step back to recover.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr forces Westerinen back against the cage and clinches.
Westerinen is trying to force a seperation but Nahasapimapetilan Jr has the dominant position.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to stall but Westerinen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Westerinen has had enough of the clinch but Nahasapimapetilan Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Westerinen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a nice elbow.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr slowing the pace effectively.
Westerinen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr has hold of one of Westerinen's legs. Westerinen is fighting the takedown attempt but Nahasapimapetilan Jr gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Westerinen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Westerinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nahasapimapetilan Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Westerinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Westerinen, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Westerinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr looking to pass the guard.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Westerinen is adopting a defensive guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That has opened up John Westerinen's cut even more.
Westerinen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nahasapimapetilan Jr to the mat! Nahasapimapetilan Jr manages to get full guard.
Westerinen looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Westerinen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Westerinen preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westerinen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr being controlled for a moment.
Westerinen wants to control but Nahasapimapetilan Jr is keeping him busy.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr struggling a bit here.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to bench press Westerinen off him but Westerinen keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is being controlled here.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is not content to let Westerinen control the position.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Westerinen.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to clinch up but Westerinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Westerinen lands with an overhand left.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Westerinen is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr clinches up with Westerinen and pushes him back against the cage.
Westerinen is trying to force a seperation but Nahasapimapetilan Jr has the dominant position.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr pushes Westerinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Westerinen is working for takedown but Nahasapimapetilan Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr just leaning against Westerinen, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Westerinen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nahasapimapetilan Jr slips a jab and a cross from Westerinen.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr swings for the body but Westerinen moves out of range.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr misses with an uppercut.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr scores with a head kick.
Westerinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nahasapimapetilan Jr is able to avoid easily.
Westerinen throws a series of strikes that have Nahasapimapetilan Jr backpedaling.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to clinch but Westerinen moves out of range.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Westerinen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nahasapimapetilan Jr. That one must have hurt.
Westerinen looks to land a right hand but Nahasapimapetilan Jr moved out of range.
Westerinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Westerinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Westerinen tries to keep at a distance but Nahasapimapetilan Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Westerinen takes a kick to the side of the head.
The cut above John Westerinen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr has Westerinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Westerinen is just out of range.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws the left hand but Westerinen avoids the punch easily.
John Westerinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Westerinen.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr scores with a head kick.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr has closed the distance and engaged Westerinen in a clinch.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Westerinen.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Westerinen tries to circle away but Nahasapimapetilan Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands an elbow inside that Westerinen shrugs off.
John Westerinen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr misses with a knee strike.
Westerinen is trying to force a seperation but Nahasapimapetilan Jr has the dominant position.
Westerinen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr has Westerinen pressed against the cage.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr has Westerinen pressed against the cage, preventing Westerinen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Westerinen wants to break free but Nahasapimapetilan Jr has control.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is trying to keep Westerinen in close.
Westerinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Westerinen is stalling in the full guard.
Westerinen wants to control from the top but Nahasapimapetilan Jr keeps moving.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr controls Westerinen momentarily but Westerinen frees himself.
Westerinen looking to pass the guard.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Westerinen's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Westerinen pulls Nahasapimapetilan Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr looking to pass the guard.
Westerinen trying to control the position.
Westerinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Westerinen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Westerinen keeping moving, preventing Nahasapimapetilan Jr from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a head kick but Westerinen moves out of range.
Westerinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Westerinen throws the left hand but Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoids the punch easily.
Westerinen misses the jab.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr misses with a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is looking to slow Westerinen down with leg kicks.
Westerinen misses with a looping left.
Westerinen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Westerinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Westerinen throws a hook but Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoids it easily.
Westerinen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Westerinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Westerinen, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Westerinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nahasapimapetilan Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a head kick that Westerinen semi-blocks.
Westerinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Westerinen moves out of range easily.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr moves away from the strike by Westerinen.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a head kick but Westerinen moves out of range.
Westerinen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Westerinen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Westerinen.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr checks a leg kick.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nahasapimapetilan Jr!
Nahasapimapetilan Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Westerinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Westerinen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Westerinen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr pushes Westerinen off and gets back to his feet.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr looks to throw the jab but Westerinen is out of range.
Westerinen throws a series of punches but Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoids them all with ease.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Westerinen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nahasapimapetilan Jr - the referee stops the clock and Westerinen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nahasapimapetilan Jr. Westerinen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Westerinen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Westerinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nahasapimapetilan Jr is on top in guard.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr postures up in Westerinen's guard and throws a big left but Westerinen blocks it.
Westerinen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westerinen keeping moving, preventing Nahasapimapetilan Jr from controlling successfully.
Westerinen pulls Nahasapimapetilan Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Nahasapimapetilan Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Westerinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nahasapimapetilan Jr is one step ahead there.
Westerinen pulls Nahasapimapetilan Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Westerinen is retaining full guard.
John Westerinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr preventing the sweep.
Westerinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Westerinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
A head kick from Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands but Westerinen takes it in his stride.
Westerinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Westerinen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Westerinen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Westerinen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nahasapimapetilan Jr. That one must have hurt.
John Westerinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr thows a body kick. Westerinen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr scores with a nice strike.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nahasapimapetilan Jr, right into the meat.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr connects with a high kick.
Westerinen takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nahasapimapetilan Jr, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr!
Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sandro Filcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Bocek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bocek comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Song 2 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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159 lbs
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22
159 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sandro Filcic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Bocek!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bocek shoots in for a takedown but Filcic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Filcic misses with a head kick.
Filcic throws a head kick that misses.
Filcic is looking to slow Bocek down with leg kicks.
Bocek closes the distance and clinches up with Filcic, looking for a takedown. Bocek pushes Filcic against the cage but Filcic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bocek scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Filcic is trying to control but can't.
Filcic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bocek postures up.
Bocek looking to pass the guard.
Bocek thows a big elbow that misses.
Bocek wants to control from the top but Filcic keeps moving.
Bocek has gone for a leg lock! Filcic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bocek's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filcic wants to control from the top but Bocek keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filcic throwing strikes but missing.
Filcic trying to control the position from guard on top but Bocek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Filcic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bocek has a closed guard, preventing Filcic from standing up.
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.
Filcic postures up.
Filcic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bocek looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bocek looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bocek!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Filcic regains half guard.
Filcic makes his way to full guard, as Bocek worked for a kimura.
Bocek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Filcic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bocek has managed to get both his arms back between Filcic's legs - danger averted.
Bocek tries to free his leg and advance position but Filcic is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filcic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bocek drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Filcic manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bocek has Filcic in his guard.
Bocek looks gassed!
Filcic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bocek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Filcic trying to control the position from guard on top but Bocek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Filcic tries to stand but Bocek is controlling from the bottom.
Filcic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bocek manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Filcic has Bocek in his guard.
Filcic has momentary wrist control but Bocek slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandro Filcic 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.
Filcic rushes Bocek and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Filcic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mark Bocek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filcic misses with a head kick.
Bocek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Filcic but Filcic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Filcic rushes Bocek and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Filcic manages to break the clinch.
Bocek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Filcic swivels and escapes.
A good leg kick by Filcic.
Bocek slips a jab from Filcic.
Bocek shoots in but no luck this time.
Sandro Filcic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Bocek.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Filcic.
Bocek is breathing heavily.
Bocek closes the distance and clinches up with Filcic, looking for a takedown. Bocek pushes Filcic against the cage but Filcic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Filcic throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bocek keeps the fight on the outside.
Filcic is looking to slow Bocek down with leg kicks.
Bocek swats away the attempt to clinch by Filcic.
Filcic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Filcic throws a nice head kick!
Filcic throws a leg kick but Bocek moved away.
Sandro Filcic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Filcic.
Bocek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Bocek checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Filcic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Filcic misses with a kick to the body.
Filcic throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bocek stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Filcic.
Filcic lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filcic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Filcic connects with a high kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Filcic.
Filcic throws a head kick but Bocek moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Filcic.
Bocek chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Filcic can pounce on him.
Filcic tries to clinch up.
Bocek blocks a head kick by Filcic.
Bocek takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Filcic throws a front kick aimed at Bocek's knee but Bocek avoids it well.
Filcic throws an overhand right that lands on Bocek's shoulder, as Bocek tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bocek checks a leg kick.
Filcic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Filcic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bocek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bocek blocks a head kick by Filcic.
Filcic throws a shot to the body.
Bocek checks a leg kick.
Filcic throws a leg kick which misses Bocek's front leg but catches the back leg as Bocek tries to avoid it.
Filcic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Filcic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Filcic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bocek. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Filcic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bocek stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Filcic.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Filcic, right into the meat.
Filcic connects with a solid leg kick.
Bocek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Filcic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Filcic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Filcic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Filcic connects with a solid leg kick.
Filcic tried to score with a low kick but Bocek checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filcic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Filcic is looking to slow Bocek down with leg kicks.
Filcic throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandro Filcic dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Filcic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bocek's calf.
Filcic tries to land a leg kick but Bocek saw it coming and moves away.
Filcic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Filcic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bocek takes a step back to recover.
A nice inside leg kick there by Filcic. That's going to slow Bocek down.
Bocek checks a leg kick.
Bocek swats away the attempt to clinch by Filcic.
Filcic throws a sloppy head kick and Bocek moves out of range easily.
Filcic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Filcic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An inside leg kick from Filcic misses.
Bocek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bocek checks a leg kick.
Filcic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bocek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bocek is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Filcic's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filcic moves into full guard.
Bocek has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Filcic to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bocek is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Filcic pulls down on the head and he's put Bocek to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sandro Filcic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christoph Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melendez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is El Coo Cooi . Christoph Miller will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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169 lbs
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165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Xavier Melendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Christoph Miller!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Miller did well to prevent Melendez getting side control.
Miller taking some punishment here, with Melendez in his half guard.
Melendez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Miller won't allow Melendez to pass to mount.
Miller is not content to let Melendez control the position.
Miller is looking to control Melendez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miller avoid being mounted?
Miller is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Melendez is staying active.
Melendez drops an elbow to the side of Miller's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melendez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Melendez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Melendez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Miller!
Melendez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Miller is bucking up trying to escape but Melendez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Miller is rocked!
Melendez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miller is still in real trouble! Can Melendez finish him?
Melendez connects with a bit shot that sees Miller covering up! More strikes from Melendez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Melendez is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Melendez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Hilavitku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sami Supermies has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Niko Hilavitku's chin.
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25
275 lbs
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286 lbs
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Hilavitku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sami Supermies!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilavitku closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hilavitku is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Supermies defends it well.
Hilavitku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Supermies is just riding it out for now. Hilavitku eventually gives up the hold.
Hilavitku wants to free his trapped foot but Supermies is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hilavitku is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Supermies reverses the position - he's now on top in Hilavitku's guard.
Hilavitku has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Supermies is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hilavitku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilavitku looks to move to half guard but instead Supermies has passed into mount! Damn!
Supermies gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Hilavitku dives in and grabs Supermies's left leg, looking for a takedown. Supermies pushes down on Hilavitku's head and hops out.
Hilavitku takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Supermies!
Hilavitku has a takedown stuffed.
Supermies keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niko Hilavitku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hilavitku is breathing heavily.
No luck for Hilavitku with that takedown attempt.
Supermies cracks Hilavitku with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Supermies flashes Hilavitku a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Hilavitku's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Hilavitku crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Supermies punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sami Supermies!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roman Empire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Ingi Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Empire comes to the cage accompanied by Protectors of the Earth. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Gunnar Ingi Jr enters the cage!
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188 lbs
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190 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Empire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Ingi Jr!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ingi Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Empire's sensitive parts.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ingi Jr.
Ingi Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ingi Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Gunnar Ingi Jr has been cut.
Ingi Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Empire's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Empire fails with a takedown attempt.
Ingi Jr jabs Empire right on the nose. Empire blinks but takes it well.
Ingi Jr lands a left and a right that send Empire crashing to the mat, dazed. Ingi Jr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Empire is rocked!
Gunnar Ingi Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ingi Jr is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Empire hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gunnar Ingi Jr!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Razor Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mica Makaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makaaja has chosen BassLovers United - I Can't Dance as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Razor Blade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mica Makaaja!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blade throws a jab but it's blocked by Makaaja.
Makaaja shoots in looking for a takedown. Blade tries to sprawl out of it but Makaaja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blade manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Makaaja looks for a takedown but Blade sprawls well.
Makaaja fails with the takedown.
Razor Blade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mica Makaaja.
Blade missing with a left hand there. Makaaja was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makaaja looks for a takedown but Blade sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blade misses with a few strikes there.
Blade slaps away a takedown attempt from Makaaja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Makaaja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaaja slips a straight right by Blade.
Makaaja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blade.
Makaaja avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makaaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Razor Blade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blade misses with a hook. Makaaja ducked under it nicely.
Blade misses with an uppercut.
Makaaja uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blade.
Blade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makaaja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makaaja circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice takedown defense from Blade. No joy for Makaaja on that attempt.
Makaaja shoots in for a takedown but Blade shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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.
Makaaja avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Blade misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Blade.
A jab from Blade finds it's way through Makaaja's defenses.
It looks like Mica Makaaja has been cut.
Blade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makaaja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Makaaja moves out of range as Blade strikes.
Blade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Makaaja is defended easily by Blade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blade leaves Makaaja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaaja was well out of range. Poor timing from Blade.
Makaaja shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Blade wants to get back to full guard.
Blade is looking to escape.
Blade wants to get back to full guard.
Makaaja seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Blade is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mica Makaaja!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Jardine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elio Mohorovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jardine's entrance music is WEED MAN. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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187 lbs
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201 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Jardine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Elio Mohorovic!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jardine misses with a low kick.
Mohorovic misses with a body shot.
Jardine cracks the inside of Mohorovic's front leg.
Mohorovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jardine.
Jardine throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mohorovic counters with a one-two to the body.
Jardine throws a quick inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mohorovic checks a leg kick.
Mohorovic blocks a head kick by Jardine.
Jardine explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jardine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jardine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mohorovic is out of range and Jardine settles back down.
Jardine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jardine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jardine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mohorovic's sensitive parts.
Jardine slips under a jab from Mohorovic.
Jardine misses with a low kick as Mohorovic jumps back.
Mohorovic misses with a hook. Jardine ducked under it nicely.
Mohorovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jardine.
Mohorovic looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jardine.
Jardine scores with a leg kick.
Jardine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mohorovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jardine can pounce on him.
Jardine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jardine connects with a solid leg kick.
Chuck Jardine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jardine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jardine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Jardine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jardine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mohorovic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jardine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jardine throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mohorovic.
Mohorovic blocks a leg kick.
Jardine misses with a body shot.
Mohorovic checks a leg kick.
Jardine just misses with a punch to the body.
Jardine thumps Mohorovic with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jardine.
Chuck Jardine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jardine's corner calls for a 1-2. Jardine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jardine bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mohorovic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jardine throws a sloppy head kick and Mohorovic moves out of range easily.
Crunch! Jardine slams his shin into Mohorovic's torso.
Jardine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mohorovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jardine. Jardine obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohorovic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mohorovic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jardine motions for Mohorovic to come forward. Jardine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jardine.
Jardine wants to slow Mohorovic down by chopping away at his legs.
Jardine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jardine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jardine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jardine lands a high kick!
Mohorovic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mohorovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jardine throws a head kick but Mohorovic moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Jardine.
Jardine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jardine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A bone on bone clash there as Mohorovic blocks the leg kick.
Jardine throws a head kick but Mohorovic moves out of range.
Jardine throws out a leg kick but Mohorovic moves out of range and Jardine only half commits.
Jardine looks for the body kick but Mohorovic saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jardine throws a head kick but Mohorovic moves out of range.
Jardine punishes Mohorovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Jardine throws the kick towards the body but Mohorovic avoids it.
Mohorovic is looking to clinch but Jardine is avoiding it.
Mohorovic throws a front kick aimed at Jardine's knee but Jardine avoids it well.
Jardine is looking to chop away at Mohorovic's legs.
Mohorovic closes the distance and clinches up with Jardine, looking for a takedown. Mohorovic pushes Jardine against the cage but Jardine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mohorovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jardine.
Jardine does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jardine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jardine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jardine misses with a kick to the body.
Mohorovic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jardine.
Jardine misses with a leg kick.
Mohorovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jardine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jardine pushes Mohorovic away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jardine is looking to slow Mohorovic down with leg kicks.
Jardine is looking to wear down Mohorovic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jardine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mohorovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jardine.
Jardine throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jardine connects with a solid leg kick.
Mohorovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mohorovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jardine cracks Mohorovic with an open hand slap.
Jardine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jardine throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jardine tries a low kick but Mohorovic avoids it.
Mohorovic avoids the head kick by Jardine.
Jardine throws a leg kick but Mohorovic sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mohorovic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jardine.
Mohorovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jardine throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mohorovic.
Jardine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mohorovic is out of range and Jardine settles back down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jardine. That's going to slow Mohorovic down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Jardine dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mohorovic blocks a head kick by Jardine.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mohorovic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jardine - the referee stops the clock and Mohorovic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jardine. Mohorovic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jardine tries to work over Mohorovic's front leg with a kick but Mohorovic checks it.
Jardine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jardine looks for the body kick but Mohorovic saw that one coming.
Mohorovic checks a low kick from Jardine.
Jardine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jardine misses with a low kick as Mohorovic jumps back.
Chuck Jardine is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mohorovic checks a leg kick.
Mohorovic avoids a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jardine. That's going to slow Mohorovic down.
Jardine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mohorovic.
An inside leg kick lands from Jardine.
Good leg kick by Jardine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mohorovic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jardine.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jardine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jardine lands a high kick!
Jardine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jardine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mohorovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jardine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mohorovic can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohorovic blocks the body kick.
Jardine lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mohorovic will feel that in the morning.
Jardine scores with a push kick.
Jardine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jardine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jardine throws a leg kick but Mohorovic moved away.
Jardine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mohorovic takes one on the button.
Mohorovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jardine. Jardine obviously looking to wear him down.
Mohorovic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jardine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jardine is looking to slow Mohorovic down with leg kicks.
Jardine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jardine, right into the meat.
Jardine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jardine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mohorovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jardine explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jardine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohorovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jardine as he avoids it easily.
Mohorovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jardine. That's going to slow Mohorovic down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Jardine.
Mohorovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jardine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Jardine.
Jardine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jardine is looking to slow Mohorovic down with leg kicks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mohorovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jardine throws a sloppy head kick and Mohorovic moves out of range easily.
Mohorovic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jardine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jardine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jardine. That's going to slow Mohorovic down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jardine, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Jardine.
Jardine scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jardine throws a head kick that misses.
Mohorovic checks a leg kick.
Jardine lands a front kick.
Jardine wants to land a leg kick but Mohorovic is out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mohorovic might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jardine has got the better of the exchanges.
Jardine misses with a kick to the body.
Jardine misses with a low kick.
Jardine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mohorovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jardine tries to land a leg kick but Mohorovic saw it coming and moves away.
Mohorovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mohorovic looks to land a left hand but Jardine moved out of range nicely.
Jardine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mohorovic. That did some damage!
A good leg kick by Jardine.
Jardine throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jardine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jardine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jardine scoring well with a low kick there.
Jardine plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jardine lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jardine.
Jardine throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mohorovic's head.
Jardine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mohorovic.
Jardine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jardine lands with a kick to the temple. Mohorovic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jardine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mohorovic loads up on a big right hand but Jardine slips the punch.
Jardine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jardine.
Jardine scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jardine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jardine, right into the meat.
Jardine cracks the inside of Mohorovic's front leg.
Jardine fakes the leg kick and cracks Mohorovic in the body.
Jardine throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Jardine dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mohorovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jardine throws an overhand right that lands on Mohorovic's shoulder, as Mohorovic tries to avoid the shot.
Jardine motions for Mohorovic to come forward. Jardine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jardine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jardine.
Jardine is looking to slow Mohorovic down with leg kicks.
Mohorovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Jardine is just out of range.
Jardine tries to work over Mohorovic's front leg with a kick but Mohorovic checks it.
Crunch! Jardine slams his shin into Mohorovic's torso.
Jardine tries to score with a low kick but Mohorovic moves his leg out of the way.
Jardine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jardine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jardine.
Jardine is looking to slow Mohorovic down with leg kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jardine, right into the meat.
Jardine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mohorovic.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jardine.
Mohorovic blocks a head kick by Jardine.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jardine misses with a head kick.
Jardine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jardine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mohorovic checks a low kick from Jardine.
Jardine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jardine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mohorovic.
Mohorovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jardine can pounce on him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jardine.
Jardine scores with a push kick.
Jardine tries a head kick but it misses.
Mohorovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jardine can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Jardine.
Jardine throws a leg kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Mohorovic.
Mohorovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jardine.
Jardine scores with a nice body kick.
Jardine throws a leg kick but Mohorovic checks it.
Mohorovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jardine. Jardine obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jardine throws a leg kick that misses.
Jardine throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mohorovic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jardine counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mohorovic's knee momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Jardine there.
Jardine throws a leg kick which misses Mohorovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Mohorovic tries to avoid it.
Jardine throws a leg kick but Mohorovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jardine lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mohorovic will feel that in the morning.
Mohorovic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jardine. That one must have hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jardine. That's going to slow Mohorovic down.
Jardine throws a head kick that misses.
Jardine throws a head kick but Mohorovic moves out of range.
Mohorovic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jardine.
Mohorovic blocks a head kick by Jardine.
Mohorovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jardine can pounce on him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jardine.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jardine.
Jardine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mohorovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jardine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jardine throws a head kick that misses.
Jardine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jardine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jardine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mohorovic is out of range and Jardine settles back down.
Jardine plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mohorovic looks to land a right hand but Jardine moved out of range.
Jardine throws a head kick but Mohorovic moves out of range.
Mohorovic loads up on a big right hand but Jardine slips the punch.
A solid body kick from Jardine.
Jardine motions for Mohorovic to come forward. Jardine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jardine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Jardine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mohorovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jardine avoids it really well and circles away.
Jardine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jardine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mohorovic's calf.
Jardine misses with a leg kick.
Mohorovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jardine.
Jardine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jardine scores with a head kick.
Mohorovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jardine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jardine misses with a head kick.
Jardine throws a leg kick which misses Mohorovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Mohorovic tries to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Mohorovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jardine connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jardine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jardine lands a head kick. Mohorovic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot to de liver by Jardine. Beautiful body shot.
Jardine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jardine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jardine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jardine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mohorovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Jardine clearly takes 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.
A solid body kick from Jardine.
Jardine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mohorovic.
Jardine throws a head kick that Mohorovic semi-blocks.
Jardine throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mohorovic's head.
Jardine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mohorovic's sensitive parts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jardine.
Jardine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jardine tries to bum rush Mohorovic with a series of wild strikes but Mohorovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jardine throws a head kick that misses.
Jardine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jardine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jardine wants to land a leg kick but Mohorovic is out of range.
Jardine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jardine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mohorovic is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jardine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mohorovic.
Jardine misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jardine throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jardine throws a leg kick but Mohorovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jardine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jardine bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mohorovic's head backwards.
Jardine tries to land a front kick but Mohorovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jardine keeps Mohorovic at a distance using the push kick.
Jardine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mohorovic is out of range.
Jardine lands a nice looking body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Mohorovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jardine misses with a low kick.
Jardine blocks a jab.
Jardine wants to slow Mohorovic down by chopping away at his legs.
Jardine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mohorovic looks to land a combination but Jardine avoids it well.
Jardine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mohorovic.
Jardine ducks under a wild hook from Mohorovic.
Mohorovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jardine misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jardine motions for Mohorovic to come forward. Jardine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jardine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jardine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mohorovic checks a low kick from Jardine.
Jardine throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mohorovic blocks a low kick nicely.
Jardine misses with a head kick.
Mohorovic checks the leg kick.
Jardine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mohorovic is able to avoid easily.
Jardine throws a leg kick which misses Mohorovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Mohorovic tries to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Mohorovic blocks the leg kick.
Mohorovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jardine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jardine throws a leg kick but Mohorovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jardine lands a high kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Jardine.
Jardine throws a leg kick which misses Mohorovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Mohorovic tries to avoid it.
A big left from Mohorovic misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jardine throws a leg kick which misses Mohorovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Mohorovic tries to avoid it.
Mohorovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jardine lands a head kick!
Jardine throws a head kick but Mohorovic moves out of range.
Jardine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jardine throws a head kick that half lands.
Mohorovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jardine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jardine scores with a leg kick.
Mohorovic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mohorovic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jardine throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Jardine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jardine throws a leg kick but Mohorovic checks it.
Mohorovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jardine. Jardine obviously looking to wear him down.
Jardine throws a head kick that misses.
Jardine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mohorovic. That did some damage!
Jardine throws a leg kick which misses Mohorovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Mohorovic tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jardine connects with a single shot there.
Jardine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mohorovic's calf.
Good work by Mohorovic as he checks the leg kick.
Mohorovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jardine bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jardine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jardine scores with a head kick.
Jardine throws a chopping leg kick but Mohorovic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jardine connects with a jab.
Mohorovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Jardine circles away.
Mohorovic looks to land a combination but Jardine avoids it well.
Jardine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jardine cracks Mohorovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jardine tries to land a leg kick but Mohorovic saw it coming and moves away.
Jardine misses with a leg kick.
Jardine is looking to land body kicks.
Mohorovic lands a jab.
Mohorovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Jardine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Jardine had his way with Elio Mohorovic in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jardine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mohorovic. That did some damage!
Jardine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jardine checks a leg kick.
Jardine is looking to slow Mohorovic down with leg kicks.
Jardine misses with a head kick.
Jardine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mohorovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jardine. Jardine obviously looking to wear him down.
Jardine throws a leg kick that misses.
Mohorovic misses with a hook. Jardine ducked under it nicely.
Mohorovic clinches but Jardine breaks the clinch
and Jardine counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mohorovic tries to clinch but Jardine moves out of range.
Jardine scoring well with a low kick there.
Jardine is looking to chop away at Mohorovic's legs.
Jardine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mohorovic is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mohorovic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jardine.
Jardine lands a head kick. Mohorovic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jardine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jardine throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jardine feints and then cracks Mohorovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mohorovic down.
Jardine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mohorovic's sensitive parts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jardine. That's going to slow Mohorovic down.
Jardine goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jardine throws out a leg kick but Mohorovic moves out of range and Jardine only half commits.
Jardine throws a leg kick but Mohorovic sees it coming and moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Jardine.
Jardine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mohorovic is out of range.
Jardine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jardine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jardine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jardine slips a jab and a cross from Mohorovic.
Mohorovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Jardine circles away.
Mohorovic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jardine throws a leg kick
and Mohorovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mohorovic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jardine throws a solid leg kick but Mohorovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jardine.
Elio Mohorovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chuck Jardine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mohorovic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jardine - the referee stops the clock and Mohorovic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jardine. Mohorovic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jardine feints and then cracks Mohorovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mohorovic down.
Mohorovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jardine. Jardine obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Jardine.
Jardine throws a sloppy head kick and Mohorovic moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jardine. That's going to slow Mohorovic down.
A good leg kick by Jardine.
Jardine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jardine lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jardine.
Mohorovic walks into a straight right hand from Jardine.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jardine, right into the meat.
Jardine throws a leg kick which misses Mohorovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Mohorovic tries to avoid it.
Jardine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mohorovic avoids the head kick by Jardine.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jardine, right into the meat.
Jardine scores with a leg kick.
Jardine throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jardine is looking to slow Mohorovic down with leg kicks.
Jardine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jardine lands a high kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jardine, right into the meat.
Jardine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mohorovic.
Jardine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jardine scores with a head kick.
Jardine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jardine scoring well with a low kick there.
Jardine lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mohorovic will feel that in the morning.
A good leg kick by Jardine.
Jardine scoring well with a low kick there.
Jardine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jardine delivers a nice body kick.
Jardine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jardine lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mohorovic takes a step back to recover.
Jardine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jardine scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jardine.
Jardine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jardine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mohorovic's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by Jardine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jardine.
Mohorovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jardine. Jardine obviously looking to wear him down.
Mohorovic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jardine throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mohorovic's head.
Jardine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mohorovic.
Jardine lands a front kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mohorovic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jardine - the referee stops the clock and Mohorovic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jardine. Mohorovic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jardine.
Jardine connects with a nice looking jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mohorovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jardine, right into the meat.
Mohorovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jardine.
Mohorovic throws a right and a left that Jardine avoids nicely.
Jardine throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Jardine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jardine has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Chuck Jardine!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Chuck Jardine!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Chuck Jardine!
Chuck Jardine wins by unanimous decision!
Chuck Jardine is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kasper Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esko Salo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kessler comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Peas - I Got A Feeling. Kasper Kessler could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Esko Salo's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kasper Kessler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Esko Salo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salo throws a jab when Kessler was well out of range.
Kessler throws a leg kick but Salo checks it.
Salo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salo moves in looking to clinch but Kessler pushes him off.
The crowd cheers as Kessler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Salo doesn't seem phased though.
Kessler scores with a hook.
Esko Salo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Salo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Salo lands with a hook. Kessler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Salo throws a leg kick but Kessler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kessler swinging wildly here.
Salo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Salo lands with a nice combination. Kessler backs away looking to recover.
A combination from Kessler does no damage.
Salo throws a leg kick
and Kessler counters with a straight right hand.
Salo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kessler is out of range and Salo settles back down.
Kessler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Salo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kessler is just out of range.
Kessler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kessler.
Kessler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salo wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler misses with a combination
and Salo counters with a leg kick.
Kessler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kessler lunges at Salo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Salo's hand.
Kessler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salo circles away quickly and effectively.
Salo takes one to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Salo.
Kessler tries a head kick but it misses.
Salo scores with a one two! Kessler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Salo looks to land a body kick but Kessler moved away.
Salo sizes up Kessler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Salo throws a head kick but Kessler moves out of range.
Salo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Salo scores with a hook.
Kessler misses with a wild body shot.
Kessler misses with a head kick.
Kessler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Salo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Salo looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Salo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Salo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kessler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kessler throws a leg kick
and Salo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kessler's knee momentarily.
Salo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good shot there by Kessler.
Kessler is looking to slow Salo down with leg kicks.
Salo blocks a head kick by Kessler.
Salo wants to clinch
and Kessler makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kessler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kessler stuns Salo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kessler scores with a nice strike.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kessler.
Kessler throws a good cross that connects.
Salo is rocked!
Kessler lands a jab-cross combination.
Salo is still on wobbly legs! Can Kessler finish him?
A left and a right from Kessler both land. Nice combination.
Kessler throws an overhand right that drops Salo like a sack of potatoes! Kessler dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kasper Kessler!
Kasper Kessler retains his welterweight title!
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