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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anzhor Azhiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Kolloo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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157 lbs
26 - 10 - 3 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 46 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anzhor Azhiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Kolloo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azhiev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kolloo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kolloo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Azhiev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Azhiev shoots and misses
and Kolloo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Azhiev needs to keep his hands up - Kolloo had a free shot at his head there.
Kolloo cracks Azhiev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kolloo scores with a nice body kick.
Azhiev takes one to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Kolloo 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.
Azhiev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kolloo. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azhiev with a poor takedown
and Kolloo counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anzhor Azhiev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolloo stuffs the takedown.
Kolloo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Azhiev is breathing heavily.
Crunch! Kolloo slams his shin into Azhiev's torso.
Kolloo scores with a push kick.
Anzhor Azhiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kolloo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kolloo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Azhiev will feel that in the morning.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kolloo - that will leave a mark!
Kolloo lands a front kick.
Kolloo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Azhiev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolloo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kolloo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kolloo connects with an inside leg kick.
Kolloo catches Azhiev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Azhiev is rocked!
Kolloo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oh Azhiev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Azhiev switches off momentarily and Kolloo cracks him with a monster right hand! Azhiev topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Kolloo dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Kolloo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaakko Kolloo!
Jaakko Kolloo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Perkele!, into his post fight interview.
Anzhor Azhiev was interviewed post fight and said 'I still want that title shot. Im the most experienced fighter here and everyday wants to see me smash the champ so lets do it whenever he starts ducking me.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Khalifa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor McGregoire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor McGregoire has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cameron Khalifa's chin.
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145 lbs
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149 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cameron Khalifa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Connor McGregoire!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalifa cracks a nice hook into McGregoire's ribs.
McGregoire gets a double leg takedown into Khalifa's guard.
Khalifa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGregoire is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McGregoire drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McGregoire jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Khalifa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGregoire controls the pace.
Khalifa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGregoire won't allow Khalifa to sweep him here.
McGregoire drops back looking for a leg! Khalifa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khalifa manages to kick McGregoire off! McGregoire jumps back into Khalifa's guard.
McGregoire drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McGregoire jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregoire passes Khalifa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McGregoire seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Khalifa is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Connor McGregoire!
Connor McGregoire thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edvin Rinne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teemu Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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153 lbs
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155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edvin Rinne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teemu Pukki!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rinne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pukki defends it nicely.
Rinne moves into range and clinches up with Pukki.
Rinne pulls Pukki into guard.
Rinne is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Pukki has his hands clasped together but Rinne extends and breaks Pukki's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Rinne.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edvin Rinne!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikki Dub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Nikki Dub enters the cage!
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147 lbs
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147 lbs
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikki Dub!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dub looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Dub throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Dub lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dub throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith cracks Dub with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Dub moved out of range nicely.
Dub misses with an uppercut.
Smith thuds a left hand into Dub's body.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dub clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith pushes Dub back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dub struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith avoiding damage.
Dub throws a head punch that misses.
Dub's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dub closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dub fails to land with a series of punches.
Dub keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dub flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.
Dub lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jab by Smith.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dub was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Dub.
Dub pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dub throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Dub tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Dub digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Dub lands a high kick!
Dub chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dub tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
It looks like Smith has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dub manages to avoid it.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Dub closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith punishes Dub's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dub scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dub has time to react.
Dub takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Dub wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Dub misses with a double jab.
Dub uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Dub tries to clinch up.
Smith throws a body punch but Dub moves out of range.
Smith is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dub takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith throws a hook but Dub blocks it.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Dub counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Dub takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dub in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Smith.
Dub tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dub looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dub under the eye.
Dub tries to clinch up.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dub.
A punch combination from Dub misses.
Dub wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Dub counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith tries to bum rush Dub with a series of wild strikes but Dub uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dub.
Dub lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith misses with an uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dub.
Smith cracks Dub with an open hand slap.
Dub swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dub.
Dub fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dub slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dub tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dub looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dub tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Dub does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dub lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dub fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dub can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Smith.
Dub uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Dub swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dub rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dub.
Dub lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dub tries a head kick but it misses.
Dub takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nikki Dub is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dub moves away.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dub steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Dub moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Dub has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith works on Dub's body with a couple of short punches.
Dub wants to stall.
Dub swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dub is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dub lands with a light punch inside.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dub backwards.
Dub's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dub tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Dub has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dub lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dub throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Dub does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dub.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dub misses with a body shot.
Smith throws the left hand but Dub avoids the punch easily.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dub counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith is rocked!
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith thuds a left hand into Dub's body.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Dub! Smith is out on his feet! Dub rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Smith is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Smith is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikki Dub!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Snorodecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkki Elastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elastinen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cascada - Dangerous. 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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154 lbs
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148 lbs
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World class MT
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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
21 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Snorodecki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Elastinen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snorodecki stuffs the takedown attempt from Elastinen. Elastinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Snorodecki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Elastinen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Elastinen 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.
Elastinen wants to pass the guard but Snorodecki is keeping the position.
Snorodecki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Elastinen is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elastinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snorodecki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snorodecki keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen wants to pass the guard but Snorodecki is keeping the position.
Snorodecki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Snorodecki wants to stand but Elastinen is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snorodecki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Elastinen gets a double leg takedown into Snorodecki's guard.
Snorodecki keeping full guard, as Elastinen tries to pass.
Elastinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Elastinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Snorodecki is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen advances to half guard.
Elastinen passes to side control.
Elastinen tries for a kimura but Snorodecki is defending well.
Snorodecki stops Elastinen from passing to mount.
Snorodecki is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Nordic Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Elastinen is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen wants to control but Snorodecki is keeping him busy.
Snorodecki prevents Elastinen from improving position.
An elbow from Elastinen crashes against the mat.
Elastinen is looking to take a break and control but Snorodecki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Elastinen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Snorodecki's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Elastinen trying to control the position but Snorodecki is working away.
Elastinen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Snorodecki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Elastinen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Snorodecki rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Elastinen's guard! Nice work there by Snorodecki!
Snorodecki stands and steps away. Elastinen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elastinen tries for a takedown but Snorodecki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Snorodecki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Elastinen shoots for a double leg takedown but Snorodecki sprawls well. He's pushed Elastinen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chris Snorodecki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Elastinen.
Snorodecki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Elastinen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Elastinen.
Elastinen shoots in and gets a takedown into Snorodecki's guard.
Snorodecki keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
Snorodecki keeping full guard, as Elastinen tries to pass.
Snorodecki keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elastinen pushing down on Snorodecki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Elastinen content to control rather than advance.
Elastinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snorodecki keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen trying to mount his opponent but Snorodecki defends it.
Elastinen trying to control the action but Snorodecki is working from the bottom.
Snorodecki wants to get back to his feet.
Elastinen wants to take a breather but Snorodecki is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Elastinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snorodecki stuffs the takedown.
Snorodecki throws a right hand that Elastinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Elastinen also avoids with ease.
Snorodecki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elastinen dives in and grabs Snorodecki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snorodecki pushes down on Elastinen's head and hops out.
As Elastinen backs away, Snorodecki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chris Snorodecki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Elastinen.
Elastinen looks for a takedown but Snorodecki sprawls well.
Snorodecki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Snorodecki misses with a hook. Elastinen ducked under it nicely.
Snorodecki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Elastinen.
Snorodecki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Elastinen goes for a double leg but Snorodecki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Snorodecki continues to drive forward.
Chris Snorodecki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snorodecki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Elastinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snorodecki tries to avoid it but Elastinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snorodecki to the ground. Snorodecki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown but Snorodecki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Elastinen misses with a takedown attempt - Snorodecki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Elastinen dodges the punch combination from Snorodecki.
Elastinen fails with the takedown.
Elastinen shoots in but Snorodecki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Snorodecki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Elastinen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Snorodecki won't be happy with that.
Elastinen swings around for an armbar but Snorodecki sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Elastinen's guard.
Snorodecki is looking to stand up but Elastinen won't let him.
Elastinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen has Snorodecki pulled in close to control his posture.
Elastinen working a defensive guard here.
Elastinen working for a triangle but Snorodecki defends it easily.
Snorodecki wanted to stand there but Elastinen had control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elastinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Elastinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Snorodecki dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Snorodecki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snorodecki misses with a double jab.
Elastinen wants to counter the offense by Snorodecki and move into the clinch position.
Elastinen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Snorodecki circles away.
Elastinen closes the distance and clinches up with Snorodecki, looking for a takedown. Elastinen pushes Snorodecki against the cage but Snorodecki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snorodecki. Elastinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elastinen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Snorodecki has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Elastinen is on him like a limpet, forcing Snorodecki back against the cage.
Snorodecki breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elastinen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Snorodecki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Elastinen advances position into side control!
Elastinen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snorodecki keeps working.
Elastinen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Elastinen swings around for an armbar but Snorodecki sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Elastinen's guard.
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.
Elastinen working a defensive guard but Snorodecki passes into half guard.
Erkki Elastinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Elastinen is looking to improve his position.
Snorodecki decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Elastinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Snorodecki connects with a right hand. Elastinen shakes it off.
Elastinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snorodecki defends it nicely.
Chris Snorodecki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Elastinen.
Snorodecki looks to land a combination but Elastinen avoids it well.
Elastinen closes the distance and clinches up with Snorodecki, looking for a takedown. Elastinen pushes Snorodecki against the cage but Snorodecki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Elastinen fails with the takedown
and Snorodecki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snorodecki tries to land knees in the clinch but Elastinen avoids the damage to the body.
Snorodecki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Snorodecki stops a takedown attempt from Elastinen.
Elastinen wants to take the fight to the mat but Snorodecki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Snorodecki effectively controlling the action here.
Snorodecki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elastinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Elastinen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Snorodecki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snorodecki pinned against the cage. Snorodecki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Snorodecki misses with a wild combination.
Nice takedown defense from Snorodecki. No joy for Elastinen on that attempt.
Snorodecki swinging wildly here.
Elastinen shoots in but no luck this time.
Elastinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Elastinen misses with a takedown attempt - Snorodecki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Elastinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown but Snorodecki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Elastinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chris Snorodecki is winning the standup battle so far.
Elastinen tries for a takedown but Snorodecki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snorodecki works Elastinen's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Snorodecki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Snorodecki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Snorodecki!
A very excited looking Chris Snorodecki rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brady Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aatos Kesti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by Young Buck, TI, The Game, & Ludacris - Stomp. 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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152 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brady Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aatos Kesti!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kesti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kesti fails to land the takedown.
Kesti shoots in looking for a takedown but Barnes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kesti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've been told by Barnes's head coaches at DiscoClub that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Kesti does no damage.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kesti has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barnes is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kesti fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kesti or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad.
Brady Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aatos Kesti.
Kesti fails with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kesti thinking.
Kesti closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Kesti pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barnes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Kesti.
Barnes misses with a body kick.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kesti was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kesti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Barnes misses the target.
Kesti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kesti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kesti throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
And Barnes counters with a quick kick to the body but Kesti blocks it.
Kesti shoots in but Barnes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It appears Barnes was looking to counter with a kick there.
A right-left combo lands from Barnes.
Kesti looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barnes.
Kesti looks winded!
Barnes leaves Kesti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barnes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kesti.
Barnes lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kesti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Barnes cracks the inside of Kesti's front leg.
Barnes misses with a body kick.
Kesti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kesti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Kesti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barnes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No luck for Kesti with that takedown attempt.
Barnes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barnes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kesti.
Kesti fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Kesti with that takedown attempt.
Barnes stuffs the takedown attempt from Kesti. Kesti gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Barnes misses its target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kesti shoots and misses
and Barnes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barnes, as that shot connected.
Some wild striking there from Kesti.
Barnes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kesti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barnes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barnes leaves Kesti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barnes throws a leg kick which misses Kesti's front leg but catches the back leg as Kesti tries to avoid it.
Kesti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnes swivels and escapes.
Kesti fails with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes connects with a crisp jab.
Kesti is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kesti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barnes pinned against the cage. Barnes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kesti is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Kesti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kesti seems to have recovered his senses.
Barnes is looking to wear down Kesti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kesti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barnes scores with a jab. Kesti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brady Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kesti checks a leg kick.
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
Kesti with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo.
Kesti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Kesti avoids nicely.
Kesti dives in for a single leg takedown but Barnes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kesti misses with a double jab.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Barnes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Some bone on bone action there as Kesti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kesti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kesti.
Barnes drops Kesti with a beautiful combination! Kesti stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barnes is looking for the KO!
Kesti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
Kesti misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Kesti does no damage.
Aatos Kesti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kesti lands a jab to Barnes's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Kesti as he checks the leg kick.
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brady Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Kesti misses with a wild combination.
Barnes lands a left and a right that send Kesti crashing to the mat, dazed. Barnes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kesti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Kesti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brady Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aatos Kesti.
Kesti is breathing heavily.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes cracks Kesti on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kesti falls backwards against the cage. Barnes follows up with more strikes that drop Kesti to his knees. Barnes keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kesti! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brady Barnes!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Brady Barnes made sure he mentioned The Empire Clothing and Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arvydas Sabonis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Wiggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabonis comes to the cage accompanied by James Brown - Superbad. Wiggins has chosen Sweater Weather as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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230 lbs
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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
37 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvydas Sabonis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew Wiggins!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiggins keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Wiggins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wiggins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sabonis moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wiggins. Sabonis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wiggins lands with an uppercut that bounces Sabonis off the cage and back into range.
Wiggins moves out of range of the leg kick from Sabonis.
Wiggins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wiggins throws out a loose jab but Sabonis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wiggins misses with an uppercut.
Sabonis lands a jab to the head.
Sabonis throws a body kick that misses
and Sabonis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sabonis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sabonis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wiggins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sabonis under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sabonis slips a jab from Wiggins.
Sabonis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wiggins's head.
Sabonis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sabonis throws a lazy right hand but Wiggins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sabonis avoids a kick to the body.
Sabonis moves away from the strike by Wiggins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sabonis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wiggins throws a jab but it's blocked by Sabonis.
Wiggins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sabonis lands with a cross.
Sabonis throws a series of punches but Wiggins moves out of range.
Wiggins lands with an overhand left.
Wiggins might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sabonis misses with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sabonis.
Sabonis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sabonis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sabonis tries to work over Wiggins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Wiggins.
Sabonis is breathing heavily.
Wiggins scores with a shot to the side of Sabonis's head.
Wiggins working aggressively here.
Sabonis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wiggins misses with a punch on the inside.
Sabonis struggles to land a body shot inside as Wiggins controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wiggins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sabonis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wiggins is leaning against Sabonis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sabonis fails to land.
Wiggins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sabonis has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wiggins regains guard immediately.
Sabonis trying to control but Wiggins is working from the bottom.
Sabonis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wiggins being controlled here, momentarily.
Wiggins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wiggins looking for a sweep. Not yet Wiggins, not yet.
Sabonis postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wiggins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wiggins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sabonis.
Nice jab there from Wiggins.
Wiggins throws a lazy uppercut
and Sabonis counters with a nice body shot.
Sabonis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wiggins avoids the body shot from Sabonis.
Wiggins throws the left hand but Sabonis avoids the punch easily.
Sabonis misses with a body shot.
Wiggins cracks Sabonis with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins throws a nice looking combination but Sabonis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Sabonis misses the target.
Sabonis ducks under a wild hook from Wiggins.
Wiggins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sabonis ducks under a wild hook from Wiggins.
Wiggins misses with a hook. Sabonis ducked under it nicely.
Wiggins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wiggins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabonis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sabonis ducks under a wild hook from Wiggins.
A jab from Wiggins misses.
Sabonis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wiggins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wiggins tries to keep at a distance but Sabonis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sabonis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wiggins.
Wiggins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wiggins scores with a shot to the side of Sabonis's head.
A shot in the inside from Wiggins.
Wiggins misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrew Wiggins will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Wiggins.
Sabonis throws a body punch but Wiggins moves out of range.
Sabonis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sabonis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wiggins.
Sabonis misses with a hook.
Wiggins lands a jab to Sabonis's midsection.
Wiggins throws a jab but it's blocked by Sabonis.
Sabonis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wiggins momentarily.
Wiggins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andrew Wiggins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sabonis drops his hands momentarily and Wiggins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sabonis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wiggins.
Wiggins tries to keep at a distance but Sabonis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wiggins swings wildly with an uppercut but Sabonis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wiggins has a couple of punches blocked by Sabonis.
A bit of stalling here from Sabonis.
Wiggins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggins misses with some punches.
Wiggins tries to work over Sabonis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sabonis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sabonis stalling in the clinch but Wiggins improves position.
Wiggins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sabonis backwards.
Andrew Wiggins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wiggins swings wildly with an uppercut but Sabonis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabonis tries a body shot but Wiggins blocks it.
Sabonis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wiggins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wiggins throws a punch but it's blocked by Sabonis.
Wiggins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sabonis backwards.
Wiggins blocking some punches.
Wiggins throws a punch but it's blocked by Sabonis.
Wiggins throws a punch but it's blocked by Sabonis.
Wiggins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sabonis backwards.
Wiggins has a couple of punches blocked by Sabonis.
Wiggins misses with the head strike.
Wiggins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wiggins. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A shot in the inside from Wiggins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins stops a takedown attempt from Sabonis.
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!
Sabonis blocks an uppercut.
Wiggins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wiggins misses with some punches.
Sabonis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wiggins's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wiggins misses with some punches.
Wiggins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wiggins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wiggins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wiggins lands a right hand.
Wiggins lands a left hand.
Wiggins throws a punch but it's blocked by Sabonis.
Wiggins throws a punch but it's blocked by Sabonis.
Wiggins has a couple of punches blocked by Sabonis.
Wiggins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wiggins working aggressively here.
Wiggins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sabonis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wiggins tries to throw a body punch but Sabonis avoids it by throwing Wiggins back against the cage.
Wiggins pushes Sabonis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sabonis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wiggins backwards.
Wiggins swings wildly with an uppercut but Sabonis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabonis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sabonis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wiggins.
Wiggins with a hook.
Wiggins checks a low kick from Sabonis.
Sabonis scoring well with a low kick there.
Wiggins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sabonis.
Wiggins works the jab nicely.
Wiggins throws a jab when Sabonis was well out of range.
Wiggins cracks a nice hook into Sabonis's ribs.
Sabonis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wiggins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sabonis counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sabonis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sabonis misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabonis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wiggins if he has to take too many more of those.
Sabonis tries to clinch there but Wiggins circles away.
Wiggins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sabonis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wiggins with a hook.
A good leg kick by Sabonis.
A shot to the liver by Wiggins. Beautiful body shot.
Wiggins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sabonis moves out of range as Wiggins strikes.
A leg kick checked by Wiggins.
A telegraphed right hand from Wiggins misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Sabonis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wiggins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wiggins misses with a straight left.
Sabonis checks a low kick from Wiggins.
Wiggins misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy body kick from Sabonis
and Wiggins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wiggins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sabonis.
A head kick misses from Sabonis.
Wiggins misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Wiggins 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. And we move into the final round!
Sabonis ducks under a wild hook from Wiggins.
Wiggins misses with an uppercut. Sabonis saw that one coming.
Wiggins throws a hook but Sabonis blocks it.
As Wiggins backs away, Sabonis returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wiggins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sabonis slips a jab and a cross from Wiggins.
Sabonis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sabonis fakes the leg kick and cracks Wiggins in the body.
Wiggins throws a looping overhand right but Sabonis ducks down to avoid it.
Sabonis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wiggins to score with a decent uppercut.
Sabonis throws a sloppy head kick
letting Wiggins counter with a right hand.
Wiggins lands a really nice looking cross but Sabonis seems unphased.
Wiggins lands a glancing blow to the side of Sabonis's head.
Wiggins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wiggins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sabonis.
Wiggins with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wiggins lunges at Sabonis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sabonis's hand.
Sabonis is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Wiggins! Sabonis is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Wiggins!
A very excited looking Andrew Wiggins made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Draugovich Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pablo Escobar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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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
21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grigori Draugovich Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draugovich Ii looks to land a combination but Escobar avoids it well.
Grigori Draugovich Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar jabs at Draugovich Ii's body.
Escobar fails to land with a series of punches.
Draugovich Ii misses with a few strikes there.
And Escobar tries to counter it with a takedown but Draugovich Ii pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Draugovich Ii misses with a head kick.
Draugovich Ii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Escobar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Draugovich Ii is fending him off so far but Escobar persists. Nope, Draugovich Ii circles away and we're back to standing.
Draugovich Ii misses with a double jab
letting Escobar counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar tries to bum rush Draugovich Ii with a series of wild strikes but Draugovich Ii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Draugovich Ii tries to land a leg kick but Escobar saw it coming and moves away.
Draugovich Ii misses with a hook to the body
and Escobar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Escobar blocks a body shot from Draugovich Ii.
Escobar gets underhooks to prevent Draugovich Ii's takedown attempt.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar takes a shot to the head.
Escobar digs a right hand underneath Draugovich Ii's ribcage. Draugovich Ii let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Draugovich Ii wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii is trying to break the clinch but Escobar is controlling him.
Draugovich Ii wants to break free but Escobar has control.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Draugovich Ii's elbow.
Good body shot from Draugovich Ii.
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Escobar.
It looked like Draugovich Ii was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Escobar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Escobar moves out of range as Draugovich Ii strikes.
Draugovich Ii clinches with his opponent.
Escobar breaks from the clinch.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Draugovich Ii manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii slips under a jab.
Escobar misses with a straight right.
Draugovich Ii seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Escobar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Draugovich Ii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Escobar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Draugovich Ii is rocked!
No joy there for Draugovich Ii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oh Draugovich Ii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Escobar is looking to score with low kicks.
Draugovich Ii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Draugovich Ii seems to have got his legs back now.
Draugovich Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Escobar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Escobar misses with a two punch combination.
Draugovich Ii fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigori Draugovich Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Escobar, right into the meat.
Draugovich Ii misses with a shot to the body
enabling Escobar to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Draugovich Ii closes the distance and pushes Escobar back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draugovich Ii breaks the clinch.
Draugovich Ii misses with a combination
and Escobar counters with a crisp right hand that drops Draugovich Ii! Escobar lets Draugovich Ii back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
A looping hook to the body misses from Draugovich Ii. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Draugovich Ii takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Draugovich Ii throws a combination. Escobar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Draugovich Ii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Escobar swivels and escapes.
A bone on bone clash there as Escobar blocks the leg kick.
Draugovich Ii shoots for a double leg takedown but Escobar sprawls well. He's pushed Draugovich Ii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Escobar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Draugovich Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Escobar motions for Draugovich Ii to come forward. Escobar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Draugovich Ii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Escobar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grigori Draugovich Ii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Draugovich Ii's sensitive parts.
Draugovich Ii scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Escobar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Draugovich Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Escobar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Draugovich Ii doesn't seem bothered though.
Escobar throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Draugovich Ii's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Escobar dives in looking to finish as Draugovich Ii flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Escobar's strikes! Escobar is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Draugovich Ii's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Draugovich Ii was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Escobar!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fantinaz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meat Loaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Norte kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market. Loaf is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eat My Loaf. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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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
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Fantinaz Del Norte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meat Loaf!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loaf just misses with a punch to the body.
Del Norte looks to land a left hand but Loaf moved out of range nicely.
Loaf misses with a body kick.
Del Norte scores with a nice right hand.
Del Norte misses with a body shot.
Loaf connects with a leg kick. Del Norte looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Loaf pushes Del Norte away with a front kick.
Del Norte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Del Norte misses with a takedown attempt
and Loaf counters with an inside leg kick.
Loaf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Del Norte's head coaches at Nordic Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Loaf misses with the combination.
Del Norte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Del Norte finds it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Loaf has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A big left from Loaf misses.
Loaf shoots in looking for a takedown. Del Norte tries to sprawl out of it but Loaf keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Del Norte manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Del Norte misses its target.
Del Norte takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Del Norte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Del Norte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Loaf takes a swing at Del Norte's ribcage but misses.
Loaf lands a slapping body shot.
Loaf tries to clinch but Del Norte moves out of range.
Loaf misses with a shot to the body
enabling Del Norte to counter with a crisp jab.
Del Norte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Loaf.
Del Norte sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Del Norte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Del Norte pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Loaf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Norte.
Loaf with the counter takedown but Del Norte avoids it easily.
Del Norte looks to throw the jab but Loaf is out of range.
Loaf is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Del Norte rather than just go for the knockout.
A swing and a miss from Del Norte.
Loaf is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Loaf throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Del Norte misses with a kick to the body.
Loaf misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loaf dodges the punch combination from Del Norte.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loaf connects with a body shot that sends Del Norte's belly button to the back.
A jab from Loaf finds it's way through Del Norte's defenses.
Loaf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Loaf takes a swing at Del Norte's ribcage but misses.
Loaf misses with a shot to the body
and Loaf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Loaf on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Loaf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Del Norte!
It looks like Meat Loaf has been cut.
Del Norte swinging wildly here.
Loaf misses with a wild combination.
Del Norte is looking for a counter combo.
Loaf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Loaf shoots in for a takedown but Del Norte shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte throws a shot from downtown. Loaf moves away and avoids it.
Del Norte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Loaf takes one to the side of the head.
Fantinaz Del Norte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loaf gets the takedown into side control.
Del Norte explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Del Norte misses with a double jab.
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!
Loaf swings widly with a right hand
and Del Norte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Loaf looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Loaf is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fantinaz Del Norte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meat Loaf.
Loaf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Loaf shoots in looking for a takedown. Del Norte tries to sprawl out of it but Loaf keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Del Norte manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loaf misses with a looping left.
Loaf slips a jab and a cross from Del Norte.
Del Norte missing with a left hand there. Loaf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Loaf misses with a body shot.
Del Norte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Del Norte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Loaf throws a head kick that misses
and Loaf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Loaf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Del Norte.
Del Norte gets tackled into the cage by Loaf. Loaf maintains the clinch.
Loaf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Del Norte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loaf misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Loaf.
Loaf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fantinaz Del Norte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Meat Loaf's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Loaf throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Loaf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Del Norte as he avoids it easily.
Del Norte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Loaf counters with an outside leg kick.
Loaf moves out of range as Del Norte throws a body kick.
Loaf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Del Norte throws out the jab.
Del Norte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantinaz Del Norte is winning the standup battle so far.
Del Norte drives through with a takedown into guard.
Loaf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Loaf is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Loaf keeping moving, preventing Del Norte from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Norte tries to free his leg and advance position but Loaf is retaining full guard.
Loaf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Del Norte wants to control from the top but Loaf keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Del Norte working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Del Norte wants to pass the guard but Loaf is keeping the position.
Loaf 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.
Fantinaz Del Norte overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Loaf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Del Norte is aware though and is defending well.
Loaf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Loaf is trying to control the position but Del Norte postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loaf utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Loaf isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Del Norte stacks Loaf on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Del Norte!
Del Norte will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Del Norte has knee on belly momentarily but Loaf bucks him off and regains half guard.
Loaf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Del Norte is working away from the top position though.
Loaf gets full guard.
Loaf keeping moving, preventing Del Norte from controlling successfully.
Del Norte forces his way into half guard.
Loaf wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loaf moves into full guard.
Del Norte postures up.
Del Norte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loaf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Del Norte is working hard here to advance position.
Loaf is looking for a triangle but Del Norte pushes his legs off easily.
Del Norte slips nicely into half guard.
Loaf trying to hold on to Del Norte's head to control him but Del Norte postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Loaf is looking for a sweep. Del Norte is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Del Norte is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Del Norte is looking for a kimura here.
Del Norte wants to control but Loaf is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loaf manages to get to full guard.
Del Norte wants to pass the guard but Loaf is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fantinaz Del Norte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Meat Loaf's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Del Norte throws out a loose jab but Loaf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loaf cracks Del Norte with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Loaf closes the distance and pushes Del Norte back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Loaf - that landed with a thud.
Del Norte gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Loaf.
A head punch on the inside from Del Norte fails to land.
Del Norte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Norte shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Loaf napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Del Norte trying to control the action but Loaf is working from the bottom.
Del Norte grinds an elbow into Loaf's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loaf manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Del Norte throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Loaf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Del Norte pulls his head out easily.
Del Norte controlling the pace.
Del Norte tries to pass the half guard into mount. Loaf knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Loaf trying to control here.
Loaf on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Del Norte looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Del Norte prevents Loaf from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte is looking to take a break and control but Loaf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loaf actively working from the bottom here.
Loaf trying to hold on to Del Norte's head to control him but Del Norte postures up.
Del Norte is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Loaf sees it coming and defends easily.
Del Norte uses his free foot to push down on Loaf's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Loaf.
Del Norte jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Loaf is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Loaf and Del Norte has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Loaf holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loaf manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Del Norte looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nice strikes from Del Norte there.
Del Norte looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Del Norte wants to control but Loaf is keeping him busy.
Del Norte is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loaf keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Del Norte with shots to the head and body - Loaf looks very uncomfortable down there.
Del Norte landing strikes, looking to finish!
Del Norte wants to control the pace but Loaf is squirming around nicely.
Loaf is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Del Norte lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Norte with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fantinaz Del Norte clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Meat Loaf's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Loaf scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Loaf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Del Norte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loaf.
Del Norte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Loaf.
Del Norte scores with a spinning back kick!
Good standup being displayed there by Del Norte as he connects with a hook.
Loaf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Loaf connects with an inside leg kick.
Loaf throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Loaf lands a jab to the head.
Loaf throws the kick towards the body but Del Norte avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Norte 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!
Del Norte wants to pass the guard but Loaf is defending well.
Loaf is trying to maintain the position but Del Norte is very close to passing his half guard.
Del Norte scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loaf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Del Norte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loaf can do to turn this around?
Del Norte is thwarting Loaf's attempts to control the position.
Loaf is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Del Norte is staying active.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Norte trying to control from half guard but Loaf is working away.
Del Norte is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Loaf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Del Norte pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Del Norte is working for a submission of some sort.
Del Norte is trying to control. Loaf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Loaf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Del Norte pulls his head out easily.
Loaf looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Del Norte is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loaf actively working from the bottom here.
Loaf wants to improve his position but Del Norte is controlling well.
Loaf keeps trying to improve his position.
Loaf is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Del Norte scores with a couple of nice shots.
Loaf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Loaf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Loaf trying to control but Del Norte postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Del Norte working the head and body with strikes.
Loaf gets back to full guard.
Loaf 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 wants to control from the top but Loaf keeps moving.
Loaf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Del Norte is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loaf is controlling Del Norte's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fantinaz Del Norte had his way with Meat Loaf in that round.
The cut man is working on Meat Loaf's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Del Norte throws a body shot but no joy.
Del Norte misses with a takedown
and Loaf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Del Norte throws a series of punches but Loaf avoids them all with ease.
Del Norte takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Loaf has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Del Norte finds it's way round the side to connect with Loaf's head.
Loaf fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Del Norte sprawls well initially but Loaf persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Loaf sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Loaf lands a nice short elbow.
Loaf is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Del Norte slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Loaf landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loaf postures up and lands a big shot to Del Norte's brow.
Loaf works over Del Norte with some ground and pound from guard.
Loaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Norte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loaf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Del Norte wants to improve his position but instead Loaf has moved into half guard.
Del Norte misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Del Norte is not content to let Loaf control the position.
Del Norte 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.
Loaf lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Meat Loaf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Del Norte tries to get to full guard but Loaf has control of the leg.
Loaf is working for a kimura but Del Norte is defending it quite comfortably.
Loaf winds up and cracks Del Norte with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Loaf working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Del Norte is rocked!
Loaf looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Del Norte with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh Del Norte is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Loaf lands strikes from half guard.
Loaf is thwarting Del Norte's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Loaf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loaf is working for a kimura but Del Norte is defending it quite comfortably.
Del Norte is trying to get back to full guard.
Loaf slips a nice elbow through Del Norte's hands, connecting with Del Norte's forehead.
Loaf lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Loaf seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Del Norte is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loaf pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Loaf connects with a nice short shot to Del Norte's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loaf seems to be working for a kimura but Del Norte defends the submission attempt.
Loaf is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Loaf lands with a punch from half guard.
Loaf misses with a head shot. Del Norte uses the momentum to regain guard.
Loaf lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Loaf working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Loaf preventing the sweep.
Loaf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Del Norte works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fantinaz Del Norte is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Del Norte working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Meat Loaf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Del Norte has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fantinaz Del Norte!
Fantinaz Del Norte retains his featherweight title!
Fantinaz Del Norte decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Meat Loaf had this to say: 'He pooped on me !'.
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