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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cechini Muszyna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Brent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brent has chosen David Brent - 'Life on the Road' as his entrance music. Cechini Muszyna could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to David Brent's chin.
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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
16 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Cechini Muszyna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Brent!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brent lands a nice shot that snaps Muszyna's head back.
Muszyna scores with a jab.
We've been informed that Brent 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brent. Muszyna does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muszyna misses with an uppercut. Brent saw that one coming.
Brent with the counter takedown but Muszyna avoids it easily.
Muszyna scores with a hook to the body. Brent takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Muszyna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brent shoots in looking for a takedown but Muszyna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brent's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Good work by Brent as he checks the leg kick.
Muszyna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brent changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Muszyna misses with an uppercut. Brent saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Muszyna misses.
Muszyna throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brent counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brent accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muszyna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Muszyna keeping full guard, as Brent tries to pass.
Brent postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brent controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brent in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brent with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brent wants to pass the guard but Muszyna is keeping the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brent thuds his right hand into Muszyna's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brent scores with a three punch combo!
Jab from Brent.
Muszyna throws a body shot but no joy.
Brent looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Muszyna throws a looping overhand right but Brent ducks down to avoid it.
And Brent tries to counter it with a takedown but Muszyna pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Muszyna throws out a loose jab but Brent uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brent pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Muszyna swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Muszyna misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brent misses with an uppercut.
Brent throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brent connects with a body shot that sends Muszyna's belly button to the back.
Brent looks to land a combination. Muszyna sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brent closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brent wants to control but Muszyna is keeping him busy.
Muszyna being controlled for a moment.
Brent is looking to take a break and control but Muszyna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brent tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Brent working the ground and pound but Muszyna is defending the strikes.
Brent has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brent working the ground and pound from side control.
Brent throws an elbow but Muszyna slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brent trying to control the position but Muszyna is working away.
Brent lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Muszyna down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Brent dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brent misses with a wild body shot.
Brent wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A left and a right from Muszyna both land. Nice combination.
Muszyna throws a body punch but Brent moves out of range.
Muszyna lands with a cross.
Muszyna scores with a body shot.
Brent closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brent moves into full mount! Muszyna won't be happy about that!
Brent thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Muszyna wants to hold on but Brent pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brent breaks from Muszyna's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brent cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Brent scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Brent unloads with some shots from mount but Muszyna bucks and avoids them well.
Brent misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Brent can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Muszyna is looking to escape.
David Brent has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brent misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Muszyna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brent putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Brent wants to control the pace but Muszyna is squirming around nicely.
Brent lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brent throws some wild stikes that Muszyna manages to avoid easily.
Brent landing punches.
Brent has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Muszyna's face.
Muszyna is rocked!
Brent lands a big elbow - Muszyna is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Muszyna is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). David Brent!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan McLachlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvi Rausku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLachlan comes to the cage accompanied by The Verve - 'Love is Noise'. Rausku comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Notkea Rotta - Taas Lähtee Taju kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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198 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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190 lbs
26 - 50 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan McLachlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 50 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvi Rausku!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLachlan lands with a cross.
Rausku drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rausku trying to control the position from guard on top but McLachlan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McLachlan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rausku is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McLachlan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McLachlan keeping moving, preventing Rausku from controlling successfully.
Rausku won't allow McLachlan to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rausku looking to pass the guard.
Rausku trying to control but McLachlan is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLachlan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McLachlan looking for a guillotine here but Rausku defends easily.
McLachlan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rausku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rausku told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rausku trying to control the position from guard on top but McLachlan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McLachlan keeping full guard, as Rausku tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLachlan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rausku throws a sloppy strike and McLachlan has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Rausku is forced to tap! Great BJJ from McLachlan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan McLachlan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Las Mambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Laven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Laven has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Decent elbows
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Las Mambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Laven!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mambo moves out of range of the strikes.
Laven looks to land a combination. Mambo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Laven misses with a looping left.
Mambo throws a counter high kick but Laven was just alert enough to avoid it.
Laven has closed the distance and engaged Mambo in a clinch.
Mambo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laven pushes Mambo up against the cage in a clinch.
Mambo is trying to trip Laven. He has hold of a leg but Laven is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mambo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mambo drops back looking for a leg! Laven is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laven manages to kick Mambo off! Mambo jumps back into Laven's guard.
Laven controlling Mambo's posture.
Laven looking for a sweep. Not yet Laven, not yet.
Laven working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laven can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mambo controls the pace.
Laven controls Mambo momentarily but Mambo frees himself.
Mambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Laven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mambo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mambo lands a couple of elbows.
Laven keeping moving, preventing Mambo from controlling successfully.
Laven 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.
Laven is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mambo is controlling him.
Laven keeping moving, preventing Mambo from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laven tries to strike from the bottom.
Mambo is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Laven lands with a hook. Mambo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mambo slips a jab from Laven.
Laven forces Mambo back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Laven.
Laven missing with knees to the body.
Laven is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Laven leaning against his opponent.
Laven tries to throw a body punch but Mambo avoids it by throwing Laven back against the cage.
Mambo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laven closes the distance and clinches.
Mambo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mambo fails to pull guard.
Mambo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Las Mambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laven misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mambo.
Mambo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mambo looking for a takedown.
Laven prevents the takedown attempt.
Mambo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mambo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Laven working Mambo over with knees to the body.
Laven gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mambo.
Laven throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mambo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Laven with a knee to the head.
Laven tries to land a knee to the head but Mambo blocks with his arms.
Laven is looking to control Mambo's arms but Mambo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Laven has his back to the cage.
Laven is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Laven unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mambo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laven with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Laven is looking to control Mambo's arms but Mambo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Laven has his back to the cage.
Laven throws a head punch that misses.
Mambo is working for takedown but Laven is calmly controlling the position for now.
Laven with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mambo jumps guard but Laven stands there with Mambo around his waist. Mambo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Laven misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mambo.
Laven with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Laven lands with a left to the head.
Mambo jumps guard but Laven stands there with Mambo around his waist. Mambo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Laven dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Laven lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Laven instigates a clinch.
Laven scores with a shot to the side of Mambo's head.
Laven is trying to stall.
Mambo wants a takedown.
Laven tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Laven tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mambo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mambo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Our sources have told us that Mambo has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Daniel Laven seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laven with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mambo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Laven avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Las Mambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laven misses with a knee to the head.
Laven swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mambo avoiding damage as Laven throws knees to the body.
Mambo manages to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laven wants to stand but Mambo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mambo 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.
Laven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mambo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mambo wants to get back to his feet but Laven is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mambo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laven is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mambo wriggles free and stands up.
Daniel Laven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mambo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laven.
Laven misses the shot to the body.
Laven tries to clinch but Mambo moves out of range.
Laven bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mambo's head backwards.
Laven tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mambo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Laven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mambo moves away.
Laven ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laven throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mambo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mambo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laven defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mambo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Laven throws an off balance right hand
and Mambo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Laven thinking.
Daniel Laven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laven lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Laven throws a combination. Mambo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mambo shoots in for a double leg but Laven sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Laven will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mambo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Laven tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mambo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Laven there.
Laven waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mambo.
Mambo shoots in for a double leg but Laven sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mambo shoots in and drives through. Laven sprawls well.
Laven lands with a nice combination. Mambo backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laven looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laven tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mambo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laven rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mambo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laven gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Laven's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Laven tries a knee to the head but Mambo blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Laven scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mambo jumps into guard, dragging Laven to the mat.
Mambo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laven gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laven being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Laven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Laven lands a two punch combo.
Mambo gets tackled into the cage by Laven. Laven maintains the clinch.
Laven misses with a knee to the head.
Mambo tries to pull guard but Laven won't allow it.
Laven misses with a knee strike.
Mambo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Laven with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Laven throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mambo blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laven tries a knee to the head but Mambo blocks it.
Laven tries to land a knee to the head but Mambo blocks with his arms.
Laven lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Laven putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mambo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Laven lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mambo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Laven throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mambo blocks it with crossed arms.
Laven takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laven looking to throw knees to the head but Mambo is blocking nicely.
Laven misses with a knee to the head.
Mambo tries to score a body lock takedown but Laven shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mambo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Laven fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Las Mambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by Mambo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Laven throws a series of punches but Mambo avoids them all with ease.
Laven throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mambo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Laven really felt that one!
Laven will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mambo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mambo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mambo stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Laven. No joy for Mambo on that attempt.
Laven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laven throws a nice looking combination but Mambo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mambo tries to keep at a distance but Laven has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laven trying to land knees to the body.
Mambo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mambo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Laven after a bit of a struggle.
Laven stops a takedown attempt from Mambo.
Mambo pulls guard.
Mambo has his hands on Laven's head, controlling the position.
Laven is looking to stand up but Mambo won't let him.
Laven must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mambo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mambo has his feet on Laven's thighs here. He's pushed Laven off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Laven screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Las Mambo!
Las Mambo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Kilmster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claus Clausen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilmster's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Maylene & The Sons of Disaster - Darkest of Kin. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Kilmster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Claus Clausen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clausen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilmster.
Kilmster throws a right hand that Clausen ducks under and follows up with a left that Clausen also avoids with ease.
Claus Clausen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clausen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kilmster scores with a body shot.
Clausen scores with a punch to the head.
Kilmster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clausen moves away.
Kilmster looks to land a combination but Clausen avoids it well.
Clausen missing with a left hand there. Kilmster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kilmster seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Clausen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Clausen misses with a double jab
and Kilmster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kilmster misses with a series of wild punches.
Clausen ducks under a wild hook from Kilmster.
Kilmster scores with a sloppy right hand. Clausen should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clausen throws the left hand but Kilmster avoids the punch easily.
Kilmster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clausen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kilmster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kilmster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clausen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clausen misses with a looping left.
Clausen misses the shot to the body.
Clausen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kilmster's hands.
Kilmster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Kilmster misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Clausen.
Clausen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilmster.
Claus Clausen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clausen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clausen lands a nice hook to Kilmster's body. Kilmster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kilmster throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clausen's waist but Clausen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kilmster off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clausen lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clausen thuds a left hand into Kilmster's body.
Kilmster misses the shot to the body.
Clausen swings for the body but Kilmster moves out of range.
Clausen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilmster moves away.
Kilmster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clausen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kilmster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kilmster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clausen takes a swing at Kilmster's ribcage but misses.
Kilmster lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clausen lands a jab to Kilmster's midsection.
Kilmster throws a body shot but no joy.
Clausen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kilmster on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clausen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clausen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Clausen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kilmster throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clausen on the side of the head.
Kilmster on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Clausen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clausen needs to keep his hands up - Kilmster had a free shot at his head there.
Kilmster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clausen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Clausen connects with a right hand. Kilmster shakes it off.
Clausen cracks the inside of Kilmster's front leg.
Clausen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kilmster connects with a nice looking jab.
Kilmster avoids a kick to the body.
Kilmster attempts a counter takedown but Clausen avoids it well and moves away.
Clausen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kilmster had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kilmster pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clausen is out of range and Kilmster settles back down.
Clausen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kilmster takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clausen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilmster is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kilmster.
Clausen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kilmster has time to react.
Clausen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kilmster counters with a stiff right hand.
Kilmster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clausen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Kilmster misses its target.
A swing and a miss from Clausen.
Kilmster misses with a combination
letting Clausen counter with a right hand.
Clausen misses the body punch
and Clausen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kilmster looks to score with a jab to the body but Clausen is just out of range.
Kilmster moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clausen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kilmster.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Claus Clausen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Clausen connects with a body shot that sends Kilmster's belly button to the back.
Clausen throws a solid leg kick but Kilmster takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clausen.
Claus Clausen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilmster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clausen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilmster was well out of range. Poor timing from Clausen.
Clausen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clausen misses with a wild body shot.
Clausen throws a low kick, looking for Kilmster's leg but Kilmster calmly moves out of range.
Clausen misses the shot to the body.
Clausen lands a slapping body shot.
Kilmster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clausen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clausen thumps Kilmster with a low kick.
Clausen misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Kilmster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clausen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kilmster fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Clausen to the ground. Kilmster is now in Clausen's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilmster throws a strike but Clausen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmster looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kilmster has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kilmster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clausen wants to stand and escape but instead Kilmster has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Clausen wants to stand but Kilmster is controlling the position.
Kilmster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clausen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilmster tries to free his leg and advance position but Clausen is retaining full guard.
Clausen keeping moving, preventing Kilmster from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clausen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kilmster throws a big elbow that misses.
Kilmster makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kilmster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kilmster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kilmster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clausen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kilmster 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.
Kilmster lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clausen has momentary wrist control but Kilmster slips an elbow through the middle.
Kilmster cracks Clausen with a solid left hand.
Kilmster looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kilmster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kilmster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilmster misses with a combination
and Clausen counters with a good low kick that Kilmster was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster fails to land with a series of punches.
Kilmster moves out of range of the strikes.
Clausen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kilmster misses with a two punch combination.
Clausen throws an overhand right that lands on Kilmster's shoulder, as Kilmster tries to avoid the shot.
Clausen throws a looping overhand right but Kilmster ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Kilmster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clausen lands a jab to the head.
Clausen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Clausen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good exchange - Clausen coming out on top.
Clausen looks to land a right hand but Kilmster moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilmster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clausen manages to avoid it.
Kilmster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Kilmster.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claus Clausen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kilmster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Clausen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Clausen digs a good hook to Kilmster's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clausen. Kilmster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilmster missing with a left hand there. Clausen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kilmster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Clausen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kilmster counters with a straight right hand.
Clausen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clausen cracks Kilmster with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clausen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kilmster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clausen throws out the jab.
Kilmster is looking for a counter combo.
Clausen slips a jab and a cross from Kilmster.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilmster lands a jab to the nose.
Kilmster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kilmster misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clausen catches Kilmster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Clausen lands a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Kilmster.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clausen.
Clausen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kilmster on the side of the head.
Clausen connects with a body shot that sends Kilmster's belly button to the back.
Clausen lands a jab to the nose.
Clausen thuds a left hand into Kilmster's body.
Kilmster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clausen moves out of range as Kilmster strikes.
Clausen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clausen connects with a crisp jab.
Kilmster goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Clausen scores with a hook.
Kilmster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clausen takes a swing at Kilmster's ribcage but misses.
Clausen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kilmster.
Clausen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilmster.
Clausen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot by Kilmster.
Clausen slips a jab and a cross from Kilmster.
Kilmster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilmster walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Clausen misses the body punch
and Kilmster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kilmster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilmster looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clausen 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.
Clausen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilmster.
Clausen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilmster manages to avoid it.
Clausen lands a nice hook to Kilmster's body. Kilmster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice cross by Clausen.
Kilmster drops his hands momentarily and Clausen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jake Kilmster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes from Kilmster. Those never looked like landing.
Clausen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kilmster is rocked!
Clausen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Kilmster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kilmster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kilmster seems to have got his legs back now.
Kilmster throws a series of punches but Clausen avoids them all with ease.
Clausen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilmster.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clausen throws a lazy uppercut
and Kilmster counters with a stiff right hand.
Clausen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kilmster throws a sloppy head kick and Clausen moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from Clausen.
Clausen works Kilmster's body with a nice hook.
Kilmster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clausen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clausen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kilmster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clausen connects with a looping right hand.
Clausen thows a body kick. Kilmster tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Claus Clausen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kilmster takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clausen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clausen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kilmster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claus Clausen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clausen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claus Clausen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebowski comes to the cage accompanied by hotel california. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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265 lbs
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241 lbs
38 - 20 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
28 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeffrey Lebowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Speed!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebowski throws a big shot that misses.
Lebowski missing with a left hand there. Speed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Speed throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lebowski.
It looks like Jeffrey Lebowski has been cut.
A jab from Lebowski misses.
Lebowski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lebowski throws a good cross that connects.
Lebowski looks to land a body kick but Speed moved away.
Speed drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lebowski defends it well.
Lebowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Speed misses with a right hand
and Lebowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lebowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Speed is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Speed misses.
Lebowski ducks under a wild hook from Speed.
Lebowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lebowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lebowski takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed tried to score with a low kick but Lebowski checks it.
Jeffrey Lebowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Speed takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Speed moves out of range as Lebowski throws a body kick.
Speed is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lebowski throws a lazy right hand but Speed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Speed misses.
Speed ducks under a wild hook from Lebowski.
Jeffrey Lebowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Lebowski.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Speed.
Speed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Speed throws a sloppy head kick and Lebowski moves out of range easily.
Lebowski throws a push kick but Speed slaps the foot to one side.
Speed ducks right into an uppercut from Lebowski.
It looks like Daniel Speed has been cut.
Lebowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Speed raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lebowski thuds his shin into the meat of Speed's side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lebowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Speed is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lebowski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Speed's head.
Speed lands with a nice combination. Lebowski backs away looking to recover.
Speed tries a head kick but it misses.
Speed looks to throw the jab but Lebowski is out of range.
A combination from Lebowski does no damage.
Speed takes one to the chin there.
Speed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lebowski scores with a nice body kick.
Speed defending well as Lebowski loads up on a big left hand.
Lebowski misses the shot to the body.
Speed tries a quick counter leg kick but Lebowski is wise to it.
Lebowski throws a shot from downtown. Speed moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Lebowski backs off Speed throws a huge counter combo but Lebowski manages to avoid it all.
Lebowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Speed tries for a takedown but Lebowski circles away easily
and Lebowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Lebowski lands with a right hand.
Lebowski misses the jab.
Speed throws a fast counter high kick but Lebowski manages to duck under it in time.
Speed stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Speed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Lebowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Speed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lebowski.
Good leg kick by Lebowski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sloppy strikes from Lebowski. Those never looked like landing.
Lebowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Speed counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lebowski throws a leg kick
and Speed counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lebowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Speed needs to keep his hands up - Lebowski had a free shot at his head there.
Lebowski throws a wild body kick that Speed sees coming a mile off.
Lebowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Speed moves out of range of the body kick from Lebowski.
A punch lands to the side of Lebowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lebowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Speed throws out the jab.
Speed looks to land a left hand but Lebowski moved out of range nicely.
Speed throws a body kick that misses.
Lebowski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lebowski scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Lebowski dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Lebowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lebowski misses with a kick to the body.
Lebowski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Speed is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Speed tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lebowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Speed can do to turn this around?
A shot to the liver by Lebowski. Beautiful body shot.
Jeffrey Lebowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Speed blocks a head kick by Lebowski.
Lebowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Speed.
Speed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lebowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lebowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Speed.
Lebowski looks to throw the jab but Speed is out of range.
Speed throws out a powerful jab.
Lebowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Speed was well out of range. Poor timing from Lebowski.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Speed might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lebowski has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed throws a jab but it's blocked by Lebowski.
Lebowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lebowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lebowski throws a leg kick but Speed moved away.
Speed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lebowski.
Speed throws a looping overhand right but Lebowski ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Lebowski misses its intended target.
Speed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lebowski avoids the head kick by Speed.
Lebowski misses the shot to the body.
Speed lands a jab to Lebowski's midsection.
Speed shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A right-left combo lands from Lebowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski throws a leg kick but Speed checks it.
Lebowski throws a push kick but Speed slaps the foot to one side.
Lebowski avoids the head kick by Speed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speed jabs Lebowski right on the nose. Lebowski blinks but takes it well.
Speed blocks a head kick by Lebowski.
Lebowski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lebowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Speed feints the counter takedown.
Lebowski throws a wild body kick that Speed sees coming a mile off.
Lebowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Speed was well out of range. Poor timing from Lebowski.
And Speed tries to counter it with a takedown but Lebowski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lebowski throws a looping overhand right but Speed ducks down to avoid it.
Speed blocks a leg kick.
Speed slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Speed checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Speed misses with a body shot.
Speed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Lebowski is predictable there
and Speed counters with a nice uppercut.
Lebowski misses with a body shot
and Speed counters with a left and a right that stings Lebowski.
Speed misses with a head kick.
Lebowski thuds his shin into the meat of Speed's side.
Speed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Speed steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lebowski.
Speed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lebowski misses with an uppercut. Speed saw that one coming.
Lebowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Lebowski sizes up Speed with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski wants to slow Speed down by chopping away at his legs.
Speed doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lebowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lebowski connects with a right hand. Speed shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speed's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lebowski under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lebowski. Speed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lebowski loads up on a big right hand but Speed slips the punch.
Lebowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Lebowski misses with a hook.
Lebowski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Speed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jeffrey Lebowski's cut is getting worse.
Speed tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Speed.
Lebowski throwing a counter right hand but Speed manages to avoid it.
Lebowski motions for Speed to come forward. Lebowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Lebowski dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Lebowski.
Speed lands with a thumping leg kick.
Speed throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lebowski throws a body kick that misses.
Speed tries to counter with a clinch but Lebowski shakes him off and moves away.
Speed avoids a kick to the body.
Speed tries to close the distance and clinch but Lebowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lebowski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Speed takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lebowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Speed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Speed ducks under a wild hook from Lebowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lebowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lebowski lands a jab-cross combination.
Speed smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski misses with a wild body shot.
Speed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lebowski's hands.
Speed misses with an uppercut. Lebowski saw that one coming.
Lebowski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Speed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lebowski is looking to land body kicks.
Lebowski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Speed checks a low kick from Lebowski.
Speed avoids the head kick by Lebowski.
Lebowski throws a leg kick but Speed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lebowski misses with a body shot.
Speed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Speed catches Lebowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Speed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lebowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Speed circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Lebowski drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Speed follows Lebowski to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Speed!
Daniel Speed gave a mention to Perkele! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Bilashki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Multtuli Margabiaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bilashki comes to the cage accompanied by The Warriors of Skyrim. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Bilashki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Multtuli Margabiaru!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bilashki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Margabiaru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bilashki misses with a straight left.
Bilashki closes the distance and clinches.
Margabiaru is trying to push Bilashki away but Bilashki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Margabiaru breaks the clinch.
Bilashki misses with a double jab
and Margabiaru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Margabiaru misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margabiaru misses with a looping right.
Margabiaru tests Bilashki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Margabiaru does no damage.
Bilashki throws a combination. Margabiaru tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Multtuli Margabiaru has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margabiaru gets tackled into the cage by Bilashki. Bilashki maintains the clinch.
Bilashki stalling in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Bilashki has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Margabiaru wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bilashki has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bilashki.
Nice elbow from Bilashki.
Bilashki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bilashki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bilashki lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Multtuli Margabiaru's cut even more.
Margabiaru wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Margabiaru can't break the clinch.
Margabiaru takes a shot to the head.
Margabiaru tries to break free but Bilashki pushes him back against the cage.
Bilashki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Margabiaru blocks a head kick by Bilashki.
Margabiaru avoids the head kick by Bilashki.
Bilashki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Margabiaru looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bilashki doesn't manage to clinch there - Margabiaru circles away.
Margabiaru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Margabiaru. Bilashki does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Bilashki misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Margabiaru. Those never looked like landing.
Bilashki scores with a nice head shot.
Margabiaru looks to land a right hand but Bilashki moved out of range.
Bilashki tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut lands for Margabiaru. That snapped Bilashki's head back.
Bilashki rushes Margabiaru and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Margabiaru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bilashki darts in trying to clinch
enabling Margabiaru to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilashki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bilashki throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Margabiaru to counter with a crisp jab.
Bilashki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Margabiaru makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bilashki moves to clinch but Margabiaru breaks away
letting Margabiaru counter with a right hand.
Margabiaru misses the jab.
Bilashki tries to counter by clinching up but Margabiaru breaks away and moves out of range.
Bilashki closes the distance but Margabiaru moves to the side
enabling Margabiaru to counter with a crisp jab.
Multtuli Margabiaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Margabiaru misses its intended target.
Multtuli Margabiaru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Margabiaru scores with a jab to the body.
Margabiaru with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Margabiaru misses the jab.
Bilashki throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Margabiaru to counter with a crisp jab.
Bilashki throws a nice looking combination but Margabiaru bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Margabiaru appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bilashki throws a head kick that misses
and Margabiaru counters with a stiff right hand.
Bilashki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bilashki pushes Margabiaru away with a front kick.
Bilashki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Margabiaru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Multtuli Margabiaru will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Multtuli Margabiaru's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bilashki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bilashki throws a front kick that sends Margabiaru stumbling back into the cage.
Bilashki tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Margabiaru counter with a right hand.
Bilashki throws a head kick but Margabiaru moves out of range.
It seemed like Margabiaru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jon Bilashki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Margabiaru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bilashki.
Bilashki throws a big counter combination but Margabiaru scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Margabiaru misses with a body shot.
Bilashki moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margabiaru is looking to break free of the clinch but Bilashki has double underhooks.
Margabiaru is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Margabiaru's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bilashki decides to pull guard.
Margabiaru prevents Bilashki from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margabiaru decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bilashki, up you get!
Margabiaru tries to keep at a distance but Bilashki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bilashki breaks the clinch.
Bilashki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Margabiaru lands a left and a right that send Bilashki crashing to the mat, dazed. Margabiaru thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Margabiaru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Margabiaru looks to land a left hand but Bilashki moved out of range nicely.
Bilashki moves forwards but Margabiaru connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bilashki is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bilashki throws a sloppy head kick and Margabiaru moves out of range easily.
Oh Bilashki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bilashki walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Bilashki limp body while Margabiaru jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Multtuli Margabiaru!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kisame Hoshigaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoshigaki comes to the cage accompanied by HMMM!. The crowd seem to be enjoying Supermies's choice of entrance music: D12 - Fight Music. Simo Supermies has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kisame Hoshigaki's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kisame Hoshigaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Supermies!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoshigaki slips a jab from Supermies.
Hoshigaki moves in looking to clinch but Supermies pushes him off.
A countering left hand to the body from Supermies misses.
Hoshigaki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hoshigaki drives through and clinches with Supermies against the cage.
Supermies misses with an elbow strike.
Hoshigaki working Supermies over with knees to the body.
Supermies changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hoshigaki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hoshigaki is looking to slow Supermies down with leg kicks.
Supermies ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hoshigaki walks into a straight right hand from Supermies.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supermies slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hoshigaki tries to clinch up.
Supermies keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoshigaki throws a wild body kick that Supermies sees coming a mile off.
Hoshigaki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoshigaki holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshigaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hoshigaki landing knees to the body.
Hoshigaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoshigaki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Simo Supermies has been cut.
Supermies has picked Hoshigaki up - he's going for a ride! Supermies dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Supermies is taking a breather. Hoshigaki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Supermies wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoshigaki keeps working.
Ground and pound from Supermies.
Hoshigaki tries to get to full guard but Supermies has control of the leg.
Hoshigaki has his hands clasped together around Supermies's back. He's all about the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supermies throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Supermies misses with a head shot. Hoshigaki uses the momentum to regain guard.
Supermies trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoshigaki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hoshigaki controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshigaki throws a lazy head kick
and Supermies counters with a shoot takedown. Hoshigaki fights it but they end up in guard.
Supermies sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hoshigaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Supermies.
Supermies preventing the sweep.
Hoshigaki pulls Supermies in close to prevent any damage.
Supermies trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supermies trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoshigaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Supermies trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hoshigaki manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hoshigaki wants to pass the guard but Supermies is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoshigaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Supermies looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hoshigaki preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Simo Supermies will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simo Supermies's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Supermies keeps the fight on the outside.
Supermies feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hoshigakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hoshigaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Supermies paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Supermies moves out of range as Hoshigaki throws a body kick.
Supermies throws a shot from downtown. Hoshigaki moves away and avoids it.
We've been informed that Supermies has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hoshigaki instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Supermies.
Supermies misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshigaki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Supermies up against the cage.
Supermies tries a knee to the head but Hoshigaki blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshigaki throws a head punch that misses.
Supermies working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Supermies fails to land.
Supermies misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hoshigaki throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies stalls.
Supermies letting Hoshigaki take a breather here.
Supermies tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoshigaki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Supermies blocks an uppercut.
Hoshigaki looking to stall.
Hoshigaki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Supermies pushes Hoshigaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Supermies lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Supermies looking to throw knees to the head but Hoshigaki is blocking nicely.
Supermies missing with knees to the body.
Hoshigaki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knees to the body from Hoshigaki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshigaki is trying to maintain a safe position but Supermies gets an underhook and turns Hoshigaki into the cage.
Supermies lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoshigaki backwards.
Hoshigaki lands a right hand.
Hoshigaki throws an elbow but it misses.
Supermies scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Supermies fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Supermies goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoshigaki prevents it.
Supermies wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hoshigaki has him pressed against the cage.
Supermies dodges an elbow strike from Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Supermies avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Supermies fails to land.
Supermies has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hoshigaki regains guard immediately.
Hoshigaki managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Supermies wants to pass the guard but Hoshigaki is keeping the position.
Supermies working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hoshigaki's head.
Supermies trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoshigaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoshigaki pulls Supermies in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Supermies postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Simo Supermies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoshigaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Supermies.
Supermies with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Supermies is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hoshigaki managing to block the knees to the body from Supermies.
Hoshigaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Supermies avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Supermies blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Supermies.
Supermies throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hoshigaki blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Supermies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simo Supermies's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hoshigaki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hoshigaki is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Supermies takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Supermies swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoshigaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Hoshigaki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Hoshigaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Supermies tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoshigaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Supermies avoids it.
Supermies gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hoshigaki regains guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Supermies tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoshigaki is retaining full guard.
Supermies trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hoshigaki keeping moving, preventing Supermies from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hoshigaki trying to keep a closed guard but Supermies is proving a slippery customer.
Supermies throws a big elbow that misses.
Hoshigaki has Supermies pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Supermies on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Supermies throws a nice looking combination but Hoshigaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kisame Hoshigaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoshigaki looks to land a body kick but Supermies moved away.
Supermies waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoshigaki.
Kisame Hoshigaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshigaki connects with the punch.
Jab from Supermies.
Hoshigaki wants to clinch.
Hoshigaki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoshigaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Supermies looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoshigaki is fending him off so far but Supermies persists. Nope, Hoshigaki circles away and we're back to standing.
Supermies on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hoshigaki. Hoshigaki obviously looking to wear him down.
Hoshigaki looks to land a body kick but Supermies moved away.
Hoshigaki tries to clinch up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hoshigaki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Supermies - the referee stops the clock and Hoshigaki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Supermies. Hoshigaki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kisame Hoshigaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshigaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Supermies.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshigaki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hoshigaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hoshigaki lands an elbow just above Supermies 's eye.
Supermies takes a knee to the side of the body.
Supermies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoshigaki lands with a light punch inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hoshigaki obliges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoshigaki.
Kisame Hoshigaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hoshigaki obliges.
Supermies throws a head punch that misses.
Supermies has Hoshigaki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hoshigaki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hoshigaki lands an elbow that stopped Supermies in his tracks for a moment.
Hoshigaki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Supermies.
Kisame Hoshigaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Supermies.
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!
Hoshigaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supermies takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Simo Supermies's cut even more.
Hoshigaki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hoshigaki lands a knee to the body.
Hoshigaki lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hoshigaki.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoshigaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hoshigaki landing knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Supermies misses with a punch on the inside.
Kisame Hoshigaki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Supermies on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hoshigaki gets underhooks to prevent Supermies's takedown attempt.
Supermies working hard to break the clinch.
Hoshigaki throws an elbow but it misses.
Supermies takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hoshigaki.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kisame Hoshigaki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Supermies 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simo Supermies!
A relieved looking Simo Supermies thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Tapper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Nunes (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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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taisto Tapper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diego Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tapper forces Nunes back against the cage and clinches.
Nunes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tapper cracks Nunes with a nice body shot.
Tapper is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nunes is keeping busy.
Tapper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nunes.
Nunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Nunes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tapper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nunes.
A bit of stalling here from Tapper.
Nunes tries to circle away but Tapper has him pinned against the cage.
Nunes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tapper lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapper delivers a nice body kick.
Nunes dodges the punch combination from Tapper.
Tapper thuds a left hand into Nunes's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tapper feints and then cracks Nunes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nunes down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapper works Nunes's body with a nice hook.
Tapper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nunes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taisto Tapper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tapper scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nunes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tapper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nunes looks winded!
Nunes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tapper is looking to wear down Nunes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tapper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tapper has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Odins Body Workshop in the buildup to the fight.
Tapper lands a left and a right that send Nunes crashing to the mat, dazed. Tapper thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Nunes is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tapper lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Nunes out cold! Nunes is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Taisto Tapper!
Taisto Tapper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Meat Loaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zak Drezner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Loaf might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eat My Loaf. Drezner has chosen Champions as his entrance music. Zak Drezner will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
41 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meat Loaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 17 - 4, fighting out of London, Zak Drezner!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drezner cracks Loaf with a right hand to the side of the head.
Loaf misses with a hook to the body
and Drezner counters with a straight right hand.
Loaf moves into the clinch.
Loaf breaks the clinch.
Loaf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drezner scores with a punch to the head.
Loaf shoots in looking for a takedown but Drezner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Loaf's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Drezner throws a jab when Loaf was well out of range.
Loaf avoids the head kick by Drezner.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Loaf.
Nice takedown defense from Drezner. No joy for Loaf on that attempt.
Loaf avoids the head kick by Drezner.
Loaf moves out of range as Drezner throws a body kick.
Loaf feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Drezner's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loaf staying out of range there.
Loaf half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab lands there for Drezner.
Loaf misses with a body kick.
Drezner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Drezner wants to clinch up but Loaf keeps it at a distance.
Loaf looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Drezner throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loaf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drezner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drezner lands a head shot.
Loaf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Loaf tries to clinch there but Drezner circles away.
Drezner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice cross by Drezner.
Drezner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Loaf. Loaf obviously looking to wear him down.
Drezner slips a straight right by Loaf.
Drezner throws out a counter right but Loaf avoids it with no problem.
Some wild striking there from Drezner.
Loaf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drezner.
Drezner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Loaf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Loaf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drezner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Loaf looks for the body kick but Drezner saw that one coming.
Drezner throws out a counter right but Loaf avoids it with no problem.
Loaf misses with a kick to the body.
Drezner throws a hook but Loaf avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Drezner.
A combination from Drezner does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drezner throws a sloppy head kick and Loaf moves out of range easily.
Drezner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Loaf can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drezner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Loaf walks into a left hand.
Drezner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loaf circles away quickly and effectively.
Loaf slips under a jab from Drezner.
Loaf attempts a counter takedown but Drezner avoids it well and moves away.
No joy there for Drezner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drezner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drezner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loaf.
Drezner is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A big left from Loaf misses.
Loaf darts in looking for a takedown but Drezner gets double underhooks and turns Loaf into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meat Loaf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drezner throws a jab when Loaf was well out of range.
Loaf drops down looking for a counter takedown but Drezner sprawls and moves away.
Drezner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drezner throws an overhand right that lands on Loaf's shoulder, as Loaf tries to avoid the shot.
Loaf fires out a quick counter leg kick but Drezner just manages to avoid it.
Drezner lands with a hook. Loaf tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zak Drezner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loaf has managed to clinch.
Drezner is trying to break the clinch but Loaf has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Loaf.
A short right from Loaf on the inside.
Loaf successfully pulls guard.
Drezner told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Loaf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drezner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Drezner wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Loaf's closed guard. He's half up but Loaf has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Loaf pivots and extends the arm, Drezner falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Loaf! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Meat Loaf!
Post fight, Meat Loaf stared into the camera and said 'It's crazy thinking how now I'm holding two belts! I used to be wearing two belts when I started my career, I have come along way, and dropped a lot of pant sizes as well as dropped a lot of opponents. I'm so happy to be here today! Broken Halo Pride!'.
In defeat, Zak Drezner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Would like to congratulate my opponent for an amazing fight he's a warrior and he deserved to win tonight i have no excuses i lost so im just going to have to suck it up and come back more focused and stronger for my next fight thank you '.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Draugovich Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fantinaz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Del Norte's choice of entrance music: La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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145 lbs
21 - 11 - 1 |
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37
141 lbs
23 - 11 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grigori Draugovich Ii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Fantinaz Del Norte!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draugovich Ii throws a combination. Del Norte tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantinaz Del Norte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Norte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab by Del Norte.
Del Norte looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Del Norte misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Draugovich Ii counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Draugovich Ii.
Del Norte misses the jab.
Draugovich Ii jabs Del Norte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Del Norte punishes Draugovich Ii's body with a nice straight punch.
Del Norte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draugovich Ii scores with a kick to the midsection.
A cross from Del Norte lands.
Del Norte throws an overhand right that lands on Draugovich Ii's shoulder, as Draugovich Ii tries to avoid the shot.
Del Norte with a hook.
Del Norte lands a lovely overhand right.
Del Norte looks to throw a body kick
and Draugovich Ii counters with a single leg into guard. Del Norte didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii controlling from the top position.
Del Norte is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Draugovich Ii trying to control but Del Norte is working from the bottom.
Draugovich Ii is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Draugovich Ii trying to control but Del Norte is working from the bottom.
Draugovich Ii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Del Norte lands an upkick as Draugovich Ii stands over him.
Draugovich Ii stays in close to Del Norte's body and controls the position.
Del Norte is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Draugovich Ii looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Norte wants to sweep but no luck.
Draugovich Ii wants to control from the top but Del Norte keeps moving.
Del Norte is trying to control the position but Draugovich Ii postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Draugovich Ii is fending him off so far but Del Norte persists. Nope, Draugovich Ii circles away and we're back to standing.
Draugovich Ii drops down looking for a counter takedown but Del Norte sprawls and moves away.
Del Norte lands an overhand right.
Draugovich Ii lands a body shot.
Donk. Del Norte catches Draugovich Ii right on the button with a cross.
Draugovich Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Del Norte looks for a takedown but Draugovich Ii sprawls well.
Draugovich Ii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Del Norte doesn't seem bothered though.
Draugovich Ii moves into the clinch.
Draugovich Ii prevents the takedown attempt.
Grigori Draugovich Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fantinaz Del Norte.
Draugovich Ii has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Del Norte regains guard immediately.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Draugovich Ii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Del Norte working for a triangle but Draugovich Ii defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draugovich Ii trying to control but Del Norte is working from the bottom.
Draugovich Ii has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Del Norte is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Del Norte is trying to control the position but Draugovich Ii postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Draugovich Ii dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Draugovich Ii tries to score with a low kick but Del Norte moves his leg out of the way.
Del Norte has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Del Norte scores with a sloppy right hand. Draugovich Ii should have avoided that one.
Del Norte throws a lazy right hand but Draugovich Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Draugovich Ii. Beautiful body shot.
Del Norte moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantinaz Del Norte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Draugovich Ii throws a right and a left that Del Norte avoids nicely.
Del Norte takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Draugovich Ii has a takedown stuffed.
Del Norte throws a big shot that misses.
Draugovich Ii connects with a looping right hand.
Del Norte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Del Norte shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Norte is working Draugovich Ii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Draugovich Ii wants to sweep here but Del Norte controlling him for the moment.
Del Norte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Del Norte is in close to Draugovich Ii's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Del Norte trying to control the position from guard on top but Draugovich Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Del Norte loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Del Norte trying to control the position from guard on top but Draugovich Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Draugovich Ii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Del Norte can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Del Norte trying to control the position from guard on top but Draugovich Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Del Norte is working Draugovich Ii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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.
Draugovich Ii keeping full guard, as Del Norte tries to pass.
Del Norte slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Draugovich Ii manages to work his way to half guard, despite Del Norte's best efforts.
Del Norte is keen to just control but Draugovich Ii is a slippery customer.
Del Norte prevents Draugovich Ii from improving his position.
Del Norte is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Draugovich Ii gets back to full guard.
Fantinaz Del Norte has got the better of the ground game so far.
Del Norte trying to control the position from guard on top but Draugovich Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Draugovich Ii looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii has an active guard here but Del Norte has managed to pass into half guard.
Draugovich Ii avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Del Norte.
Draugovich Ii tries to get to full guard but Del Norte has control of the leg.
Draugovich Ii is working hard here to advance position.
Del Norte passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Draugovich Ii!
Del Norte is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Del Norte tries to control but Draugovich Ii wriggling away.
Del Norte with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte avoids the attempt from Draugovich Ii to control.
The referee warns Draugovich Ii that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Del Norte connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Draugovich Ii is rocked!
Del Norte scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Draugovich Ii is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Norte trying to control but Draugovich Ii is having none of it.
Del Norte is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Del Norte prevents Draugovich Ii from getting the reversal.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Del Norte landing strikes, looking to finish!
Draugovich Ii bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Del Norte looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Del Norte is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Draugovich Ii is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fantinaz Del Norte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Draugovich Ii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Draugovich Ii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Draugovich Ii seems to have got his legs back now.
Del Norte works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Del Norte misses with a kick to the body.
Draugovich Ii tries to counter with a takedown but Del Norte is quick to defend against it.
Draugovich Ii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Draugovich Ii closes the distance looking to clinch
and Del Norte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Norte misses with a body shot.
Del Norte misses with a straight left.
Del Norte looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Del Norte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Del Norte connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii scores with a shot to the body.
Del Norte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Draugovich Ii doesn't seem bothered though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Del Norte, as that shot connected.
Del Norte shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Draugovich Ii as he jumps to the side.
Del Norte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Draugovich Ii slips a jab and a cross from Del Norte.
Draugovich Ii seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Draugovich Ii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Del Norte.
Draugovich Ii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Del Norte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Del Norte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Draugovich Ii is looking to wear down Del Norte with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Draugovich Ii misses with a straight right.
Del Norte looking to score a takedown here. Draugovich Ii is defending well but Del Norte drives through and ends up in Draugovich Ii's guard.
Draugovich Ii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Del Norte doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Del Norte manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Del Norte trying to control but Draugovich Ii is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte got a little sloppy there for a moment and Draugovich Ii has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Del Norte has managed to get both his arms back between Draugovich Ii's legs - danger averted.
Del Norte wants to control from the top but Draugovich Ii keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Norte is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Del Norte loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Del Norte's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Del Norte defends well.
Del Norte missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Del Norte passes into half guard.
Draugovich Ii tries to get to full guard but Del Norte has control of the leg.
Del Norte is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Draugovich Ii has managed to free his arm - good work.
Draugovich Ii wants to improve his position but Del Norte is controlling well.
Del Norte is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Draugovich Ii defends it well.
Del Norte passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Draugovich Ii!
Draugovich Ii is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draugovich Ii sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Draugovich Ii looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Del Norte working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Del Norte prevents Draugovich Ii from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fantinaz Del Norte really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Draugovich Ii has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Del Norte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Del Norte fakes the leg kick and cracks Draugovich Ii in the body.
Del Norte gets a double leg takedown into Draugovich Ii's guard.
Del Norte distracts Draugovich Ii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Draugovich Ii has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Del Norte has passed into side control.
Del Norte tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Del Norte has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Draugovich Ii looks to move to half guard but instead Del Norte has passed into mount! Damn!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Norte looking to control and managing it successfully.
Draugovich Ii regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii wants to get back to his feet.
Draugovich Ii moves into full guard.
Draugovich Ii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Del Norte throws a big right hand that misses.
Draugovich Ii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Del Norte wants to control from the top but Draugovich Ii keeps moving.
Del Norte is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Draugovich Ii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Del Norte is one step ahead there.
Draugovich Ii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Del Norte's guard.
Del Norte 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.
Del Norte working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Draugovich Ii has passed into half guard!
Del Norte trying to control but Draugovich Ii postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Draugovich Ii.
Draugovich Ii prevents Del Norte from improving his position.
Del Norte makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Del Norte.
Del Norte trying to keep a closed guard but Draugovich Ii is proving a slippery customer.
Del Norte is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Draugovich Ii defends well.
Del Norte escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Draugovich Ii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Del Norte throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Del Norte looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Draugovich Ii has picked Del Norte up and slammed him! Del Norte can't keep hold of the triangle and Draugovich Ii manages to pass to side control!
Draugovich Ii controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Del Norte is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fantinaz Del Norte dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Draugovich Ii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Draugovich Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Del Norte was well out of range. Poor timing from Draugovich Ii.
Del Norte digs a good body shot into Draugovich Ii's ribs.
Good exchange - Draugovich Ii coming out on top.
Del Norte throws a body shot but no joy.
Draugovich Ii changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Draugovich Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Norte manages to avoid it.
Draugovich Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Norte manages to avoid it.
Del Norte is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Del Norte. Draugovich Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Draugovich Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Del Norte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Draugovich Ii throws a head kick but Del Norte moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Norte lands a jab to the head.
Del Norte throws a right hand that Draugovich Ii ducks under and follows up with a left that Draugovich Ii also avoids with ease.
Draugovich Ii attempts a counter takedown but Del Norte avoids it well and moves away.
Del Norte shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Del Norte was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Norte is looking to take a break and control but Draugovich Ii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii tries to improve position but can't.
Del Norte controlling the position from side mount.
Del Norte is trying to get an arm triangle but Draugovich Ii is defending well.
Draugovich Ii tries to bench press Del Norte off him but Del Norte keeps the position.
Del Norte tries to move into full mount but can't pass Draugovich Ii's legs.
Draugovich Ii is looking for a sweep.
Grigori Draugovich Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A lull in the action here.
Draugovich Ii is not content to let Del Norte control the position.
Del Norte tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Del Norte throws a strike aimed at the side of Draugovich Ii's head but Draugovich Ii avoids it well.
Draugovich Ii takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Draugovich Ii tries to bench press Del Norte off him but Del Norte keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Draugovich Ii, who protects the arm well.
Draugovich Ii tries to buck Del Norte off but Del Norte is having none of it.
Del Norte is trying to get an arm triangle but Draugovich Ii is defending well.
Del Norte is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Draugovich Ii will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Del Norte landing a few strikes.
Draugovich Ii is looking for a sweep.
Del Norte tries to move to mount but Draugovich Ii blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii is looking to reverse the position.
Del Norte working the head with strikes.
Del Norte wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Draugovich Ii, who protects the arm well.
Del Norte tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Del Norte has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Draugovich Ii manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Del Norte not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Draugovich Ii moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fantinaz Del Norte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Del Norte 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fantinaz Del Norte!
Fantinaz Del Norte is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Fantinaz Del Norte started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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