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Infinity 115: Ei vs Morgan PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Janne Kahko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmed Babilon Mamed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Janne Kahko has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Janne Kahko seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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140 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janne Kahko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ahmed Babilon Mamed!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahko doesn't manage to clinch there - Mamed circles away.
Kahko feints and as Mamed raises his hands in defense, Kahko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kahko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mamed working a defensive guard here.
Kahko throwing strikes but missing.
Mamed is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kahko presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Mamed gets control of Kahko's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mamed will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mamed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kahko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mamed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kahko is looking to stand up but Mamed won't let him.
Kahko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kahko being controlled here momentarily.
Kahko throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kahko wants to get up but he can't break Mamed's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mamed wants to stand up but Kahko is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mamed trying to strike off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mamed has his foot on Kahko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kahko works his way back into a safe position though.
Mamed trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kahko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mamed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mamed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kahko stands up from Mamed's guard - Kahko perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamed gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mamed is trying to keep Kahko in close.
Mamed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kahko is one step ahead there.
Kahko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mamed on the ground.
Mamed is controlling Kahko's posture.
Kahko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mamed is trying to keep Kahko in close.
Mamed throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamed pulls Kahko in close to his closed guard and prevents Kahko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kahko throws a strike but Mamed rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mamed stands up and waves to Kahko to follow him.
Kahko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mamed manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kahko stands and steps away. Mamed gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kahko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mamed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kahko tries to keep at a distance but Mamed has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kahko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Kahko.
Kahko decides to pull guard.
Kahko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mamed is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kahko keeping moving, preventing Mamed from controlling successfully.
Mamed is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mamed forces his way into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kahko punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janne Kahko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kahko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mamed was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ahmed Babilon Mamed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kahko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mamed pushes Kahko off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kahko lands a body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mamed gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kahko regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kahko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mamed is pushing down on Kahko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kahko is fighting to maintain full guard but Mamed has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mamed scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mamed is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mamed blocks the strikes from Kahko.
Kahko tries to kick Mamed off but Mamed keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kahko punching from the bottom.
Mamed lands strikes from half guard.
Mamed stops Kahko from getting back to his feet.
Mamed is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mamed seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kahko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamed blocks the strikes from Kahko.
Mamed is keen to just control but Kahko is a slippery customer.
Mamed is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mamed is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mamed prevents Kahko from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahko throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mamed is working for a submission of some sort.
Kahko is looking for a sweep. Mamed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kahko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kahko has hold of Mamed's hands but Mamed slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mamed wants to take a breather but Kahko is having none of it.
Mamed prevents Kahko from improving his position.
Mamed is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kahko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mamed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamed gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kahko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mamed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kahko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kahko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mamed throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mamed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kahko is working away from the top position though.
Kahko thows a huge punch but Mamed dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmed Babilon Mamed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mamed.
Kahko is looking to clinch but Mamed is avoiding it.
As Kahko backs off Mamed throws a huge counter combo but Kahko manages to avoid it all.
Mamed shoots in and drives through. Kahko sprawls well.
Kahko clinches.
Mamed is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kahko gets through Mamed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kahko jumps guard and drags Mamed to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kahko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kahko looking for a guillotine here but Mamed defends easily.
Kahko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mamed defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kahko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mamed has managed to get both his arms back between Kahko's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamed slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Kahko.
Mamed postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kahko to stand up.
Kahko dives in and scores a takedown into Mamed's guard.
Mamed looking to control.
Mamed might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kahko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mamed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kahko.
Mamed looking for a sweep. Not yet Mamed, not yet.
Mamed working for a triangle but Kahko defends it easily.
Mamed bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kahko's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamed is in close to Kahko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mamed controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kahko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mamed is aware though and is defending well.
Kahko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kahko is working an open guard so Mamed takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kahko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kahko lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamed is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamed stands up and beckons Kahko to join him on the feet.
Kahko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mamed has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kahko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kahko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mamed takes the fight into the clinch.
Mamed has Kahko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kahko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Janne Kahko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmed Babilon Mamed.
Mamed manages to break the clinch.
Mamed darts in looking for a takedown but Kahko gets double underhooks and turns Mamed into the cage.
Kahko tests Mamed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kahko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kahko showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamed keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mamed keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kahko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mamed is just riding it out for now. Kahko eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamed looking for submissions off his back.
Mamed moves into full guard.
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 Janne Kahko.
I think Kahko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Janne Kahko!
Janne Kahko tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Haggstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aidan Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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154 lbs
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153 lbs
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Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, David Haggstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aidan Madison!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haggstrom moves in looking to clinch but Madison pushes him off.
Madison throws a series of punches but Haggstrom avoids them all with ease.
Madison misses with a wild body shot.
Madison slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Madison swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Haggstrom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Madison has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Madison throws a right hand that Haggstrom ducks under and follows up with a left that Haggstrom also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madison connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Madison just misses with a punch to the body.
Haggstrom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Madison counters with a three punch combo that has Haggstrom backing up. Haggstrom nods at Madison to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madison misses with a double jab
and Haggstrom counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Haggstrom not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Haggstrom is in close to Madison's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haggstrom sitting in guard here, content to control.
Haggstrom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Madison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Haggstrom has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Madison to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Haggstrom is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Madison pulls down on the head and he's put Haggstrom to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aidan Madison!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hoyt Flarkgaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johannes Maanpohja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Johannes Maanpohja enters the cage!
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177 lbs
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173 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hoyt Flarkgaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johannes Maanpohja!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maanpohja closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Flarkgaard prevents a body shot from Maanpohja.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Maanpohja has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Maanpohja has picked Flarkgaard up - he's going for a ride! Maanpohja dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Flarkgaard wants to improve his position but Maanpohja is controlling well.
Maanpohja sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flarkgaard defending well though.
Maanpohja controlling the pace.
Maanpohja is pressing down on Flarkgaard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flarkgaard is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flarkgaard makes his way to full guard, as Maanpohja worked for a kimura.
Maanpohja trying to control but Flarkgaard is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maanpohja is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maanpohja throws a big elbow that misses.
Maanpohja looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Maanpohja 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maanpohja slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Flarkgaard keeping moving, preventing Maanpohja from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Flarkgaard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maanpohja.
Flarkgaard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Flarkgaard throws a leg kick
and Maanpohja counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maanpohja.
Maanpohja with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flarkgaard wants to stand up but Maanpohja is controlling him.
Flarkgaard keeping moving, preventing Maanpohja from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maanpohja's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maanpohja postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Maanpohja not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maanpohja postures up in Flarkgaard's guard and throws a big left but Flarkgaard blocks it.
Maanpohja sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Flarkgaard keeping moving, preventing Maanpohja from controlling successfully.
Flarkgaard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maanpohja on the ground.
Maanpohja controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maanpohja postures up in Flarkgaard's guard and throws a big left but Flarkgaard blocks it.
Maanpohja stays in close to Flarkgaard's body and controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maanpohja closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Flarkgaard to the mat! Flarkgaard manages to get full guard.
Maanpohja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maanpohja wants to control from the top but Flarkgaard keeps moving.
Maanpohja working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maanpohja is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes Maanpohja dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maanpohja tries for a takedown but Flarkgaard circles away easily
and Flarkgaard counters with a series of strikes. Maanpohja will be more careful next time no doubt.
Maanpohja fails with the takedown.
Flarkgaard appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice sprawl there from Flarkgaard as Maanpohja shoots in.
Hoyt Flarkgaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
Flarkgaard looks for the body kick but Maanpohja saw that one coming.
And Maanpohja tries to counter it with a takedown but Flarkgaard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Flarkgaard cracks Maanpohja with an open hand slap.
Maanpohja looking to score a takedown here. Flarkgaard is defending well but Maanpohja drives through and ends up in Flarkgaard's guard.
Flarkgaard will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Maanpohja has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maanpohja landing with the ground and pound.
Maanpohja controlling from the top position.
Maanpohja has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Flarkgaard wants to stand but Maanpohja is controlling the position.
Johannes Maanpohja has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flarkgaard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maanpohja sitting in guard here, content to control.
Flarkgaard wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maanpohja needs to keep his hands up - Flarkgaard had a free shot at his head there.
Flarkgaard misses with a wild body shot.
Hoyt Flarkgaard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Maanpohja was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Maanpohja looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maanpohja thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maanpohja advances nicely into full mount.
Maanpohja lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Maanpohja working for a guillotine from mount but Flarkgaard is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maanpohja seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Flarkgaard is holding on tight.
Maanpohja punishing his opponent with strikes.
Flarkgaard takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Flarkgaard is rocked!
It looks like Hoyt Flarkgaard has been cut.
Maanpohja controlling from the full mount.
Maanpohja landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Flarkgaard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maanpohja tries to control but Flarkgaard wriggling away.
Flarkgaard seems to have got his legs back now.
Maanpohja controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maanpohja has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Flarkgaard's face.
Flarkgaard wants to hold on but Maanpohja pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Maanpohja cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Maanpohja sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes Maanpohja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hoyt Flarkgaard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Flarkgaard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Flarkgaard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flarkgaard is looking to counter punch.
Maanpohja moves in looking to clinch but Flarkgaard pushes him off.
Maanpohja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Flarkgaard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maanpohja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flarkgaard swivels and escapes.
Maanpohja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flarkgaard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maanpohja somewhat.
Hoyt Flarkgaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flarkgaard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Flarkgaard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flarkgaard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Flarkgaard tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Flarkgaard is keeping busy.
Maanpohja is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Flarkgaard knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Flarkgaard for a finish.
Flarkgaard 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 Maanpohja gets his way!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flarkgaard is trying to get back to his feet but Maanpohja has full control of the position and if anything, Flarkgaard has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Maanpohja lands strikes to the head.
Maanpohja has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Flarkgaard has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maanpohja lands punches and elbows.
Maanpohja has the hooks in. Flarkgaard is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maanpohja is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Flarkgaard with him. Flarkgaard is trying to defend but Maanpohja has an arm under the chin now! Flarkgaard grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johannes Maanpohja!
In his post fight interview, Johannes Maanpohja started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristoff Klinkhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Kota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kota has chosen Airplanes - B.o.B ft Hayley Williams as his entrance music. Charles Kota is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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20
205 lbs
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29
214 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kristoff Klinkhammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Kota!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klinkhammer is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kota! But no joy.
Klinkhammer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kota counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Klinkhammer shoots in looking for a takedown but Kota manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Klinkhammer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Klinkhammer shoots in for a takedown but Kota shows good takedown defense.
Kota doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristoff Klinkhammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klinkhammer lands a really nice looking cross but Kota seems unphased.
A right-left combo lands from Klinkhammer.
Kota throws a body punch but Klinkhammer moves out of range.
Klinkhammer dives in and grabs Kota's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kota pushes down on Klinkhammer's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klinkhammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Klinkhammer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kota is fending him off so far but Klinkhammer persists. Nope, Kota circles away and we're back to standing.
Klinkhammer has been working on his balance at MMA Sanok Training Center, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kota.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Klinkhammer.
Kota steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Klinkhammer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klinkhammer fails with the takedown.
Kota 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kota accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Klinkhammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kota loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Klinkhammer wants to stand and escape but Kota is having none of it.
Klinkhammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kota throwing strikes from guard but Klinkhammer blocks nicely.
Kota throws an elbow that misses. Klinkhammer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kota's guard. Nice move by Klinkhammer!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kota looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kota working for a triangle but Klinkhammer defends it easily.
Kota looking to control.
Klinkhammer stopping the sweep attempt from Kota.
Kota escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Klinkhammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Klinkhammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klinkhammer content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kota keeping moving, preventing Klinkhammer from controlling successfully.
Kota looking for subs off his back but Klinkhammer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Klinkhammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kota keeps working.
Klinkhammer stalling.
Kota flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
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.
Kota is not content to let Klinkhammer control the position.
Klinkhammer blocks the strikes from Kota.
Kota works his way to full guard. Good work.
Klinkhammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klinkhammer stands up over Kota, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Klinkhammer scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klinkhammer with a nice head shot there.
Kota had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Klinkhammer defends it easily.
Klinkhammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Kota is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Kota dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Klinkhammer is looking to clinch but Kota is avoiding it.
Kota flicks out a counter leg kick but Klinkhammer steps away.
Kota shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kota was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klinkhammer is looking to reverse the position.
Check out the look on Kota's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Klinkhammer is trying to get back to half guard.
Klinkhammer strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kota throws an elbow but Klinkhammer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Klinkhammer is looking to reverse the position.
Klinkhammer taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Klinkhammer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kota tries for a kimura but Klinkhammer is defending well.
Klinkhammer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kota looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Klinkhammer is looking to reverse the position.
Kota tries to score with some ground and pound. Klinkhammer controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kota working away.
Kota trying to control the position but Klinkhammer is working away.
Kota landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kota is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Klinkhammer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Klinkhammer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kota working the head and body with strikes.
An elbow from Kota crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kota is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Klinkhammer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Klinkhammer is not content to let Kota control the position.
Kota tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kota tries for a kimura but Klinkhammer is defending well.
Klinkhammer regains half guard.
Klinkhammer tries to roll over but Kota keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kota not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Klinkhammer is trying to control but can't.
Klinkhammer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Klinkhammer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kota scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kota passes to full mount!
Kota has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kota has hold of Klinkhammer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Klinkhammer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klinkhammer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Kota showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Klinkhammer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kota circles away.
Klinkhammer shoots in for a double leg but Kota sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kota tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Klinkhammer defends well and Kota ends up having to push Klinkhammer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Klinkhammer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kota checks it well.
Klinkhammer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Klinkhammer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristoff Klinkhammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kota gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Klinkhammer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kota throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Klinkhammer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klinkhammer wants to control from the top but Kota keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kota looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Klinkhammer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kota pulls Klinkhammer in close to prevent any damage.
Kota is trying to control the position but Klinkhammer postures up.
Kota looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Klinkhammer looking to pass the guard.
Klinkhammer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kota keeping full guard, as Klinkhammer tries to pass.
Kota escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Klinkhammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Klinkhammer lands a couple of digs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kota can do anything to dispel that myth.
Klinkhammer has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kota to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Klinkhammer is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kota pulls down on the head and he's put Klinkhammer to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Charles Kota!
A relieved looking Charles Kota thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nyyrikki Takaraivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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32
220 lbs
15 - 17 - 1 |
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42
220 lbs
31 - 45 - 2 |
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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
15 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyyrikki Takaraivo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 45 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jin Kim!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takaraivo. Takaraivo obviously looking to wear him down.
Kim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takaraivo.
Kim scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kim is looking to pass Takaraivo's guard but actually Takaraivo recovers to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kim postures up in Takaraivo's guard and throws a big left but Takaraivo blocks it.
Kim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kim trying to control but Takaraivo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kim shoots in for a double leg but Takaraivo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Takaraivo.
Kim avoids the head kick by Takaraivo.
Takaraivo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kim counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kim throwing shots but Takaraivo is blocking nicely.
Kim stops Takaraivo from getting back to his feet.
Kim is looking to take a break and control but Takaraivo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takaraivo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim is pressing down on Takaraivo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takaraivo is holding on for now.
Kim is looking for a kimura here.
Kim throws a strike but Takaraivo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kim with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takaraivo is keeping the position for now.
Kim throwing strikes but missing.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kim goes for a double leg but Takaraivo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Takaraivo continues to drive forward.
Takaraivo tries to clinch up.
Takaraivo throws a nice looking combination but Kim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Takaraivo. That snapped Kim's head back.
Takaraivo wants to clinch.
Takaraivo throws a leg kick which misses Kim's front leg but catches the back leg as Kim tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takaraivo as he jumps to the side.
Takaraivo throws a counter high kick but Kim was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kim.
Kim takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Jin Kim has been cut.
Kim fails with the takedown.
Kim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takaraivo avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kim sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nyyrikki Takaraivo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jin Kim's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that misses.
Kim drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Takaraivo defends it well.
Takaraivo closes the distance and clinches.
Kim is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Takaraivo is defending well.
Takaraivo breaks from the clinch.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takaraivo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takaraivo misses with a kick to the body.
Kim shoots in but Takaraivo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Takaraivo is looking to counter with head kicks.
Takaraivo throws a lazy head kick
and Kim counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takaraivo tries to close the distance and clinch but Kim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kim throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Takaraivo was covering up waiting for the punch and Kim finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kim passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim is trying to work for a kimura but Takaraivo is defending well.
Takaraivo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kim on the ground.
Kim is looking to take a break and control but Takaraivo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kim seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kim performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kim with the ground and pound but Takaraivo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Takaraivo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takaraivo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Takaraivo tries to get out of the position.
Kim distracts Takaraivo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kim trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Takaraivo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kim trying to strike off his back.
Takaraivo being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kim wants to sweep but no luck.
Takaraivo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takaraivo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Takaraivo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takaraivo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kim.
Takaraivo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kim.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kim.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jin Kim will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jin Kim's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kim doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takaraivo counters with a head kick.
Takaraivo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kim to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kim works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Takaraivo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kim.
Kim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim not landing any meaningful shots this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kim working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kim trying to mount his opponent but Takaraivo defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim is working for a submission of some sort.
Kim not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Takaraivo tries to kick Kim off but Kim keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kim is looking for a kimura but Takaraivo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kim to get the leverage.
Kim is working for a kimura but Takaraivo is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kim missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kim wants to work for an arm triangle but Takaraivo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kim throwing shots but Takaraivo is blocking nicely.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kim uses his free foot to push down on Takaraivo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Takaraivo.
Kim looking for a guillotine from mount but Takaraivo is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaraivo is bucking up trying to escape but Kim cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kim throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kim cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kim pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kim goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Takaraivo is on top in guard.
Kim wants to get back to his feet but Takaraivo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim pulls Takaraivo in close to his closed guard and prevents Takaraivo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Takaraivo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kim's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Kim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kim has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Kim!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Ponting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marius Dudjezski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky Ponting has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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35
160 lbs
24 - 23 - 0 |
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28
165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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
24 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Ponting!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marius Dudjezski!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponting lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ponting throws an off balance right hand
and Dudjezski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Dudjezski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dudjezski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ponting.
Ponting scores with a takedown into Dudjezski's guard.
Our spies down at at Bad Pluto! (18 Elite Coach) inform us that Dudjezski has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ponting throws a big elbow that misses.
Ponting throwing strikes from guard but Dudjezski blocks nicely.
Dudjezski trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponting preventing the sweep.
Dudjezski controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponting controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ponting trying to control but Dudjezski is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ponting is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dudjezski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ponting. Dudjezski does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Dudjezski misses.
Ponting takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good work by Dudjezski as he checks the leg kick.
Ponting throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dudjezski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudjezski moves out of range as Ponting strikes.
Ponting misses with a right hand
and Dudjezski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ponting swings widly with a right hand
and Dudjezski counters with a nice body shot.
Dudjezski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dudjezski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dudjezski clinches up with Ponting and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ponting blocking some punches.
Ponting pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dudjezski misses with a straight left.
Marius Dudjezski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dudjezski misses with a hook. Ponting ducked under it nicely.
Dudjezski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dudjezski walks into a straight right hand from Ponting.
Dudjezski's corner calls for a 1-2. Dudjezski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ponting throws a hook to the side of Dudjezski's head but Dudjezski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ponting.
Dudjezski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ponting appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ponting lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ponting gets the takedown into side control.
Ponting misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dudjezski defending against the ground and pound.
Dudjezski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ponting.
An elbow from Ponting crashes against the mat.
Ponting misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponting misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dudjezski is trying to get back to half guard.
Dudjezski taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ponting trying to control the action but Dudjezski is working from the bottom.
Ponting lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dudjezski is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ponting in side control, throwing shots but Dudjezski defends.
Ponting working the ground and pound but Dudjezski is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Ponting dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ponting throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dudjezski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dudjezski misses with a head kick.
A nice combination there by Ponting.
Ponting is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dudjezski can do to turn this around?
Ponting misses with a left hand
enabling Dudjezski to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Dudjezski misses the target.
Ponting uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dudjezski.
Marius Dudjezski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Dudjezski.
Dudjezski throws a nice looking combination but Ponting bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Ponting wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dudjezski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ponting.
Dudjezski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ponting is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Dudjezski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ponting misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Dudjezski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dudjezski blocks a low kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ponting throws a poor cross that misses
and Ponting takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ponting misses the shot to the body.
Dudjezski might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponting throws a hook but Dudjezski avoids it easily.
Dudjezski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ponting moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dudjezski tries to clinch up.
It looked like Ponting wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ponting swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ponting connects with a single shot there.
Ponting uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dudjezski is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Ponting knocks Dudjezski out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricky Ponting!
Our winner, Ricky Ponting, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward McLauglin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
205 lbs
13 - 5 - 1 |
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29
210 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edward McLauglin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLauglin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Walker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McLauglin fails in his attempt to clinch.
McLauglin misses with a looping left.
McLauglin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Walker prevents a body shot from McLauglin.
Walker breaks the clinch.
McLauglin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Edward McLauglin has been cut.
McLauglin tries to clinch
and Walker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from McLauglin.
We've been informed that McLauglin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McLauglin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Walker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McLauglin. That did some damage!
McLauglin misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Walker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McLauglin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Walker counters with an outside leg kick.
McLauglin connects with a solid leg kick.
Walker misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McLauglin instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by McLauglin.
McLauglin presses Walker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McLauglin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLauglin lands with a light punch inside.
Walker trying to stall but McLauglin improves his position.
McLauglin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Walker avoids it.
McLauglin has a couple of punches blocked by Walker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McLauglin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Walker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McLauglin misses with an uppercut
and Walker counters with a body kick that stops McLauglin in his tracks momentarily.
McLauglin misses with a low kick.
And Walker counters with a quick kick to the body but McLauglin blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker moves out of range as McLauglin throws a body kick.
Walker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McLauglin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Walker.
Edward McLauglin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLauglin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Walker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Walker connects with the punch.
Walker lands with a nice body kick.
Walker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from McLauglin.
It looked like Walker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McLauglin moves out of range of the body kick.
McLauglin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walker throws a big counter combination but McLauglin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Walker counters with a head kick that drops McLauglin to the mat! McLauglin scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Walker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Walker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Walker throws a leg kick but McLauglin checks it.
McLauglin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab by Walker.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Walker! McLauglin is out on his feet! Walker rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - McLauglin is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! McLauglin is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Walker!
A very excited looking Shane Walker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spanky Spangler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spangler has chosen WHITE LIGHTNING-by AB as his entrance music. Spanky Spangler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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233 lbs
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275 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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diego Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spanky Spangler!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spangler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nunes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spangler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nunes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Spangler is looking to stand up but Nunes isn't so interested in that idea.
Nunes looking to pass the guard.
Nunes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nunes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes throws a big right hand that misses.
Spangler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nunes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spangler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nunes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spangler is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spangler can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spangler looking for a sweep. Not yet Spangler, not yet.
Spangler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nunes throws a big elbow that misses.
Spangler looking for a sweep. Not yet Spangler, not yet.
Nunes postures up and lands a big shot to Spangler's brow.
Nunes stands and steps away. Spangler gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nunes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spangler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nunes somewhat.
Spangler has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nunes is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Diego Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunes throws a hook but Spangler blocks it.
Nunes throws a series of punches but Spangler avoids them all with ease.
Spangler moves out of range as Nunes strikes.
Despite the aggression on Spangler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Spanky Spangler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nunes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spangler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spangler throws a series of punches but Nunes moves out of range.
Nunes tries to move into range but Spangler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nunes misses with the combination.
Nunes throws out a loose jab but Spangler uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spangler! But no joy.
Nunes lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nunes fails with the takedown.
Nunes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spangler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Spangler finds it's way through Nunes's defenses.
Nunes fails with the takedown
and Spangler counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Nunes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nunes is breathing heavily.
Nunes misses with a straight right.
Nunes shoots in but no luck this time.
Spangler fails to land with a series of punches.
Spangler scores with a hook.
Spangler cracks Nunes with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Spangler has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nunes to stand back up!
Nunes is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nunes takes a swing at Spangler's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spangler connects with a body shot.
Spangler slips a jab and a cross from Nunes.
Spangler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spangler connects with a right hand. Nunes shakes it off.
Spangler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nunes circles away quickly and effectively.
Spangler drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Nunes right on the button. Nunes goes down! Spangler follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Spangler gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spanky Spangler!
In his post fight interview, Spanky Spangler started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trouble Some (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Some's choice of entrance music: Von Hertzen Brothers - Coming Home. Trouble Some has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Matt Diaz's chin.
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34
193 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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203 lbs
21 - 11 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Trouble Some!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diaz looks for the body kick but Some saw that one coming.
Some is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Some, right into the meat.
Some loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Some throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Some enables Diaz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Some manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Some gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Some wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Some can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Diaz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Some stacks Diaz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Some!
Some tries to move to mount but Diaz blocks the move with his legs.
Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Some is having none of it.
Some is defending against the submission attempts here by Diaz.
Some is looking to get back to is feet but Diaz passes into side control.
Diaz wants to control but Some is keeping him busy.
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Some knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Some is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control but Some is keeping him busy.
Some is looking for a sweep.
Some struggling a bit here.
Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Some's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Some is trying to buck Diaz off.
Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Some is defending well.
Diaz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Some has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Diaz but great work by Some.
Diaz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Bad Pluto! (18 Elite Coach), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Some swings around for an armbar but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Some's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Diaz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Some just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz connects with the punch.
Some throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
Some throws a leg kick but Diaz checks it.
Some throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Some misses with a leg kick.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Some defends it nicely.
Some digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
Diaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Some. Some maintains the clinch.
Diaz stalling in the clinch but Some improves position.
Some lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz trying to control the position but instead, Some has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diaz into the cage.
Some working aggressively here.
Some lands with a right to the head.
Some lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Some blocks an uppercut.
Some prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Some lands a takedown into guard.
Diaz 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.
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Some pushes his legs off easily.
Some won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Some defends it easily.
Diaz looking to control.
Some must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz defending well as Some loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Some avoids nicely.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Some.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Some makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Some getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Some.
Some is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diaz with a body shot.
Some misses with a kick to the body.
Trouble Some seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz throws a jab when Some was well out of range.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Some can pounce on him.
Diaz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Some.
Diaz gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
Some has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Diaz is staying active.
Some pushes Diaz off looking to stand but Diaz dives back in and keeps control.
Some has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Diaz seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Some has recovered full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trouble Some showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A big left from Diaz misses.
A clash of legs there as Diaz blocks the low kick.
Diaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Diaz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some scores with a head kick. Diaz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Matt Diaz has been cut.
Some moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Some steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diaz catches Some with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Some throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz feinted with a counter takedown.
Some lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Some!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Some rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diaz's guard! Nice work there by Some!
Diaz keeping full guard, as Some tries to pass.
My spies in KO Gym inform me that Some has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Some from controlling successfully.
Some drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diaz dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Some is keeping the position.
Some seems keen to control Diaz's posture.
Some keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Matt Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Some 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Some is keeping the position.
Some bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Some manages to get himself to full guard.
Some not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz pushes down on Some's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Some wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Some wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Some knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diaz is keen to just control but Some is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz passes into side control, despite Some's attempt to control the position.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Some is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Diaz!
An out of breath Matt Diaz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kylla Ei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ei's entrance music is Silent drumming. A fine choice. Morgan has chosen Nightwish - Phantom Of The Opera as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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247 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kylla Ei!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ei fires out a quick counter leg kick but Morgan just manages to avoid it.
Morgan lands a head shot.
Ei throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely.
Morgan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Morgan throws a head kick but Ei moves out of range.
Ei is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Morgan, right into the meat.
Morgan misses with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Morgan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morgan scores with a nice right hand.
Morgan keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Morgan misses
and Ei counters with a one-two to the body.
Ei takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick from Ei.
Morgan darts in and clinches Ei up against the cage.
Morgan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ei uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ei lands a body punch in the clinch.
Morgan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ei has him pressed against the cage.
Morgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Morgan. That snapped Ei's head back.
A head kick by Morgan misses
and Ei counters with a nice leg kick.
Morgan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ei to score with a decent uppercut.
Morgan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Morgan.
Ei scores with a jab.
Ei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ei blocks the body kick.
Morgan throws a shot from downtown. Ei moves away and avoids it.
Ei appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ei throws a leg kick but Morgan checks it.
Ei swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ei is out of range.
Ei avoids the head kick by Morgan.
A nice leg kick lands there from Morgan.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ei checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ei.
Ei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ei misses with a body kick.
Ei scores with a jab. Morgan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Morgan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morgan throws a looping overhand right but Ei ducks down to avoid it.
Ei checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ei scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ei misses with a series of wild punches.
Morgan lands with a hook. Ei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Morgan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ei doesn't seem bothered though.
Ei lands a head shot.
Morgan throws a solid leg kick but Ei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Morgan.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ei, as that shot connected.
Ei avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Morgan throws out a leg kick but Ei moves out of range and Morgan only half commits.
Morgan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ei blocks a head kick by Morgan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Morgan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Morgan misses with a looping left.
As Morgan tries to get set, Ei tries to push him back and clinch up but Morgan manages to avoid the attempt.
Morgan swings widly with a right hand
and Ei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ei has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morgan tries to circle away but Ei has him pinned against the cage.
Morgan digs a right hand into Ei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ei's gas tank.
Ei throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morgan blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Morgan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Morgan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morgan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morgan managing to block the knees to the body from Ei.
Ei prevents Morgan from breaking the clinch.
Ei lands a knee to the head.
Morgan lands a body punch.
Morgan has Ei pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Morgan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Morgan tries to land a leg kick but Ei saw it coming and moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Ei misses the target.
Morgan throws a big shot that misses.
Crunch! Ei slams his shin into Morgan's torso.
Morgan defending well as Ei loads up on a big left hand.
Morgan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Morgan thuds a left hand into Ei's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Ei blocks the low kick.
It looked like Ei was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jason Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan misses with a series of wild punches.
Ei throws a big counter combination but Morgan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Morgan throws a hook to the side of Ei's head but Ei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ei looks to land a combination but Morgan avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan looks to throw the jab but Ei is out of range.
Ei looks to land a right hand but Morgan moved out of range.
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Ei does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morgan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ei throws a big counter combination but Morgan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ei checks a leg kick.
Jason Morgan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ei scores with a nice right hand.
Ei throws a body kick that misses.
Morgan misses with a straight right.
Morgan clinches.
Morgan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ei is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Morgan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ei backwards.
Morgan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Morgan is keeping busy.
Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morgan throws a leg kick
and Ei counters with a one-two to the body.
Morgan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick
and Ei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morgan drops his hands momentarily and Ei takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ei tries to clinch but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan wants to counter the offense by Ei and move into the clinch position.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morgan. That's going to slow Ei down.
Morgan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
Ei seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Morgan throws a right and a left that Ei avoids nicely.
Ei is looking for a counter combo.
Ei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morgan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morgan connects with a nice looking jab.
Ei scores with a sloppy right hand. Morgan should have avoided that one.
Morgan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Morgan throws a low kick but Ei moves out of range easily.
Ei tries to counter by clinching up but Morgan breaks away and moves out of range.
Ei on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ei.
Ei tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Morgan manages to circle out of the way.
Ei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
Ei thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ei is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Morgan throws a wild body kick that Ei sees coming a mile off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Morgan pushes Ei up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Morgan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morgan trying to control the position but instead, Ei has worked for underhooks and has pushed Morgan into the cage.
Ei lands a good knee to the midsection. Morgan won't want to take too many of those.
Morgan blocking some punches.
Morgan manages to break the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Morgan, right into the meat.
Morgan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ei.
Ei lands with a cross.
Ei avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
A jab lands there for Morgan.
Ei throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ei clinches up against the cage.
Morgan avoiding damage as Ei throws knees to the body.
Ei using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morgan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morgan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ei lands with a short shot to the head.
Ei taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Morgan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Morgan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Morgan misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morgan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Morgan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ei tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morgan avoids it.
Morgan avoiding damage as Ei throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Morgan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ei blocks an uppercut.
Morgan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ei up against the cage.
Morgan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ei tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morgan avoids it.
Morgan takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ei.
Morgan has had enough of the clinch but Ei keeps him there for the moment.
Jason Morgan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Morgan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Morgan.
Ei is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Morgan taking a breather.
Ei prevents a body shot from Morgan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan breaks the clinch.
Ei slips a jab and a cross from Morgan.
Ei went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Morgan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ei checks it well.
Morgan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ei.
Ei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morgan cracks the inside of Ei's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ei lands with a straight right. Morgan didn't see that one coming.
A head kick misses from Morgan.
Morgan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ei throws a right hand that Morgan ducks under and follows up with a left that Morgan also avoids with ease.
Morgan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morgan thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ei seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
Morgan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Ei seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Morgan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ei. That did some damage!
Morgan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morgan misses with a body kick.
Ei misses with the combination.
Morgan scores with a decent looking hook.
Ei is looking to slow Morgan down with leg kicks.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Ei sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ei gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morgan.
Morgan misses with an uppercut
and Ei counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Morgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Ei.
Ei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ei tries to move into range but Morgan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Ei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ei throws a quick counter head kick but Morgan was just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morgan. That's going to slow Ei down.
Kylla Ei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ei gets tackled into the cage by Morgan. Morgan maintains the clinch.
Morgan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ei blocks an uppercut.
Ei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Morgan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Morgan really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Morgan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morgan misses with a lunging right hand
and Ei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morgan blocks a jab.
Ei is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Morgan feints and then cracks Ei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ei down.
Ei cracks a nice hook into Morgan's ribs.
Danga de danga de dang - Ei scores with a four punch combination!
Ei throws a hook to the side of Morgan's head but Morgan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morgan.
Ei ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Morgan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ei blocks a jab.
Ei pushes Morgan up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ei takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morgan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morgan throws a body kick that misses
and Ei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morgan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morgan.
Ei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morgan can pounce on him.
Morgan throws a leg kick
and Ei counters with a body kick that stops Morgan in his tracks momentarily.
Morgan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ei will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Morgan dips to his left and cracks Ei with an uppercut!
Morgan throws a leg kick
and Ei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ei throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan throws a big shot that misses.
Morgan tries to land a leg kick but Ei saw it coming and moves away.
Morgan looks to land a body kick but Ei moved away.
Morgan scores with a sloppy right hand. Ei should have avoided that one.
Ei connects with a high kick.
Morgan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morgan misses with a straight right.
Ei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Morgan is out of range.
Morgan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ei.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morgan.
Morgan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morgan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Morgan throws a chopping leg kick but Ei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Morgan connects with a body shot.
Morgan throws a hook to the side of Ei's head but Ei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses.
Ei misses with an uppercut. Morgan saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Morgan.
Ei clinches.
Morgan is trying to break free.
Ei prevents a body shot from Morgan.
Morgan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ei has him pressed against the cage.
Ei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morgan's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Ei.
Morgan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ei misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morgan.
Morgan working aggressively here.
Ei tries to land knees in the clinch but Morgan avoids the damage to the body.
Morgan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Morgan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ei lands with a left to the head.
Morgan lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morgan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ei misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morgan.
Ei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ei - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Morgan is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jason Morgan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Morgan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morgan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ei appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Morgan misses with a kick to the body.
Ei throws a leg kick but Morgan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ei misses with a leg kick
and Morgan counters with a body kick that stops Ei in his tracks momentarily.
Morgan scores with a head kick.
Morgan misses with a kick to the body
and Ei counters with a left to the body.
Morgan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan checks a low kick from Ei.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morgan.
As Morgan looks to move away, Ei throws a big counter combo bu Morgan just gets out of the way.
Morgan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Morgan throws a combination that misses
and Ei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Morgan does it's job there.
Ei sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morgan connects with a body shot that sends Ei's belly button to the back.
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Morgan, right into the meat.
Morgan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ei back to the cage. Morgan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ei throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morgan scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ei. That did some damage!
Morgan connects with a body shot.
Morgan lands with a straight right. Ei didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses
and Ei counters with an inside leg kick.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Ei moved away.
Ei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Ei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Morgan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Morgan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ei pushes Morgan away with a front kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Morgan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Ei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morgan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ei.
Ei moves out of range of the leg kick from Morgan.
Morgan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morgan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morgan misses with the body kick
and Ei counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ei throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Morgan lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan scoring well with a low kick there.
Morgan throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Ei is just out of range.
Ei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Morgan is looking to score with low kicks.
Kylla Ei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morgan lands a head kick. Ei smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ei swinging wildly here.
Ei has managed to clinch.
Morgan struggles to land a body shot inside as Ei controls his hands.
Ei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Morgan is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morgan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:47
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jason Morgan!
Jason Morgan is the new heavyweight champion!
Jason Morgan decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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