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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Van Der Meanor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan August Sandels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!



186 cm
19
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0
185 cm
21
192 lbs
0 - 2 - 0
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank


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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Van Der Meanor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan August Sandels!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandels cracks Van Der Meanor with a good jab.
A cross from Sandels lands.
Van Der Meanor goes for a double leg but Sandels avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sandels continues to drive forward.
Sandels's coach down at Team Tukkapölly was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sandels's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sandels connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Van Der Meanor misses.
Van Der Meanor misses with a looping right.
Van Der Meanor walks into a left hand.
Sandels lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Der Meanor's head.
Van Der Meanor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sandels! But no joy.
Sandels lands a nice hook to Van Der Meanor's body. Van Der Meanor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sandels lands a nice shot that snaps Van Der Meanor's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Der Meanor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sandels scores with a jab to the body.
Van Der Meanor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Der Meanor throws a head kick that misses.
Sandels throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sandels connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Van Der Meanor is rocked!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sandels, right into the meat.
Van Der Meanor tries for a takedown but Sandels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Van Der Meanor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johan August Sandels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Van Der Meanor scores with a takedown into Sandels's guard.
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.
Van Der Meanor passes Sandels's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Van Der Meanor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sandels does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Van Der Meanor looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Van Der Meanor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sandels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Van Der Meanor 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.
Van Der Meanor is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Meanor passes to side control.

Van Der Meanor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sandels has escaped the position, nice work there.
Van Der Meanor misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Van Der Meanor advances to full mount.
Sandels tries to hold on but Van Der Meanor postures up.
Sandels holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Van Der Meanor tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandels is looking to improve his position but Van Der Meanor isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Van Der Meanor jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sandels is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sandels and Van Der Meanor has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Van Der Meanor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sandels keeps working.
Van Der Meanor grinds an elbow into Sandels's temple.
Van Der Meanor landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ground and pound from Van Der Meanor seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Van Der Meanor with the ground and pound but Sandels regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Van Der Meanor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Meanor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Van Der Meanor is keen to just control but Sandels is a slippery customer.
Van Der Meanor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Van Der Meanor working the head and body with strikes.
Van Der Meanor looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sandels with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sandels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Van Der Meanor.
Van Der Meanor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van Der Meanor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sandels's head.
Van Der Meanor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Van Der Meanor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Van Der Meanor thows a huge punch but Sandels dodges it nicely.
Van Der Meanor thows a huge punch but Sandels dodges it nicely.
Van Der Meanor stalling away here and it's allowed Sandels to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johan August Sandels will probably get the nod.
That's time! Van Der Meanor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.


Sandels misses with a wild body shot.
Sandels throws a good cross that connects.
Van Der Meanor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Sandels enables Van Der Meanor to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sandels manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sandels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Van Der Meanor trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sandels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sandels keeping moving, preventing Van Der Meanor from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Meanor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sandels keeping moving, preventing Van Der Meanor from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Meanor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Der Meanor connects with a couple of short punches.
Sandels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van Der Meanor.
Van Der Meanor throws a strike but Sandels rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Van Der Meanor looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Der Meanor, not yet.
Van Der Meanor is striking off his back. Sandels thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Van Der Meanor is looking for a sweep. Sandels is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Der Meanor trying to control but Sandels postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Meanor tries to roll over but Sandels keeps him under control.
Van Der Meanor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Van Der Meanor wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Der Meanor trying to keep a closed guard but Sandels is proving a slippery customer.

Sandels got a little sloppy there for a moment and Van Der Meanor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sandels has managed to get both his arms back between Van Der Meanor's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandels postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sandels cracks Van Der Meanor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Der Meanor looks for a takedown but Sandels sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Sandels on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Der Meanor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sandels can pounce on him.
Sandels scores with a decent looking hook.

Van Der Meanor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Van Der Meanor lands in his opponent's guard.
Van Der Meanor works over Sandels with some ground and pound from guard.
Sandels not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandels keeping moving, preventing Van Der Meanor from controlling successfully.
Van Der Meanor 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.

Van Der Meanor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sandels dives on top into guard.

Sandels must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Van Der Meanor isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sandels stacks Van Der Meanor 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 Sandels!
Van Der Meanor regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Van Der Meanor actively working from the bottom here.
Van Der Meanor trying to hold on to Sandels's head to control him but Sandels postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan August Sandels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!


Van Der Meanor takes a swing at Sandels's ribcage but misses.
Van Der Meanor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sandels to score with a decent uppercut.
Sandels cracks the inside of Van Der Meanor's front leg.
Van Der Meanor walks into a left hand.
Van Der Meanor misses the jab.
Sandels 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.
Sandels scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Der Meanor in his tracks.
Sandels scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sandels lands with a right hand.
Van Der Meanor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sandels.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Der Meanor tries to move into range but Sandels moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sandels keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oh Van Der Meanor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sandels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sandels throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Der Meanor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Sandels. Beautiful body shot.
Sandels cracks Van Der Meanor with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Van Der Meanor tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Sandels pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Van Der Meanor is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johan August Sandels!
A very excited looking Johan August Sandels made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Putri Natsir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Tremblay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Natsir comes to the cage accompanied by Wayan Loceng. Putri Natsir has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.



190 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0
189 cm
21
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0
Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Putri Natsir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Tremblay!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tremblay. Natsir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tremblay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tremblay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tremblay misses with a body shot.
Tremblay throws a head kick that misses.
Natsir fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tremblay just manages to avoid it.
Natsir tries to clinch there but Tremblay circles away.
Natsir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tremblay circles away quickly and effectively.
Natsir tries to clinch but Tremblay moves out of range.
Tremblay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Natsir pushes Tremblay up against the cage in a clinch.

Natsir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Natsir closes the distance and pushes Tremblay back into the cage.
Our sources have told us that Natsir has been working on his elbows in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tremblay gets control of Natsir's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tremblay will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Natsir wants to stand but Tremblay is controlling his posture from full guard.
Natsir wants to control from the top but Tremblay keeps moving.
Tremblay working a defensive guard here.
Natsir has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tremblay working for a triangle but Natsir defends it easily.
Tremblay throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Tremblay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Natsir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Natsir manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Natsir knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tremblay on the ground.
Natsir trying to control but Tremblay is working from the bottom.
Tremblay 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.
Natsir trying to control the position from guard on top but Tremblay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Tremblay is looking for a triangle but Natsir pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay keeping moving, preventing Natsir from controlling successfully.
Natsir postures up.
Tremblay tries to strike from the bottom.

Tremblay is looking for a triangle but Natsir pushes his legs off easily.

Natsir is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tremblay has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Natsir is looking to defend but Tremblay has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Natsir! Tremblay pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Natsir taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mark Tremblay!
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Undercard bout


 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Saraste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wood is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wardruna - Blood Eagle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



175 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0
187 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful


Sun-Tzu


Urban Fighter


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Konstantin Saraste!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thor Wood!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood closes the distance but Saraste moves to the side
and Saraste counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saraste throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saraste stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wood.
Saraste avoids the head kick by Wood.
Wood tries to close the distance and clinch but Saraste swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saraste appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saraste. Wood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wood connects with a crisp jab.
Wood lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saraste will feel that in the morning.
Wood swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood is looking to clinch but Saraste is avoiding it.
Saraste swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Saraste. That snapped Wood's head back.
Saraste throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wood tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thor Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood tries a low kick but Saraste avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saraste throws a jab but it's blocked by Wood.
A big left from Saraste misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wood! But no joy.
Wood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saraste throws a body punch but Wood moves out of range.
Wood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thor Wood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wood's corner calls for a 1-2. Wood obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saraste is looking to counter punch.
Wood throws a front kick that sends Saraste stumbling back into the cage.
Wood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wood throws a leg kick which misses Saraste's front leg but catches the back leg as Saraste tries to avoid it.
Saraste gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick misses from Wood.
Wood throws a head kick but Saraste moves out of range.
Jab by Wood.
Wood is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saraste throws the left hand but Wood avoids the punch easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saraste moves out of range of the leg kick from Wood.
Saraste was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wood moves in looking to clinch but Saraste pushes him off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wood. That's going to slow Saraste down.
A telegraphed right hand from Saraste misses the target.
Wood flicks out a counter leg kick but Saraste steps away.
Wood slips under a jab from Saraste.
The fighters circling - Saraste throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wood misses with a low kick.
Saraste changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Saraste is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Wood's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Wood connects with a leg kick. Saraste looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saraste sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Saraste on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wood throws a leg kick that misses.
Wood takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood moves away from the strike by Saraste.
Saraste slips under a jab.
Wood tries to clinch there but Saraste circles away.
Wood pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saraste is out of range and Wood settles back down.
Saraste checks a low kick from Wood.
A low kick from Wood misses
and Saraste counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wood throws out a loose jab but Saraste uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wood throws a poor cross that misses
and Saraste counters with a nice body shot.
Wood throws a head kick that Saraste semi-blocks.
Wood misses with a straight right.
Wood misses with a straight right.
Wood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wood tries to clinch up but Saraste circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Saraste shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Wood kicks off Saraste and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wood misses with an uppercut.
Saraste checks a low kick from Wood.
Saraste keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wood thows a leg kick but Saraste checks it

and Saraste counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Wood manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Saraste slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Wood forces Saraste back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor Wood dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.


Wood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saraste's head backwards.
Wood blocks a jab.
Wood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wood scores with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Saraste.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wood - that will leave a mark!
Wood throws a leg kick
and Wood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saraste swings for the body but Wood moves out of range.
Wood throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wood closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Saraste throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saraste tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from Saraste.
Wood tries to land a front kick but Saraste steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Wood gets caught flat footed, as Saraste shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saraste working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wood's head.
Saraste has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saraste in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saraste with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saraste might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saraste tries to free his leg and advance position but Wood is retaining full guard.
Saraste stands up over Wood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Saraste is working Wood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Saraste is in close to Wood's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Saraste wants to pass the guard but Wood is keeping the position.
Saraste lands a couple of digs.
Saraste throws a big elbow that misses.
Saraste postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood looking to control.
Wood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saraste trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom.
Saraste stands up over Wood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Saraste stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saraste trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saraste trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saraste throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saraste misses with an uppercut.
Wood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saraste scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Wood misses the target.
Wood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saraste throws a hook but Wood blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Wood's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wood throws a leg kick
and Saraste cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wood tries to work over Saraste's front leg with a kick but Saraste checks it.
Wood blocks a jab.
Wood throws a body kick that misses
and Saraste cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wood throws a leg kick that is checked

and Saraste counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Saraste.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saraste throwing strikes but missing.
Wood working a defensive guard here.
Wood keeping moving, preventing Saraste from controlling successfully.
Wood 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saraste is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wood trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Saraste dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!


Left hook, right uppercut from Saraste.

It looks like Thor Wood has been cut.
Wood misses with a leg kick
and Wood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wood throws a leg kick but Saraste moved away.
Wood moves out of range as Saraste strikes.
Wood ducks under a wild hook from Saraste.
Saraste lands an overhand right.
Saraste is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wood tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saraste is able to avoid easily.
A little feinted left hand from Saraste on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wood slips a straight right by Saraste.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood throws a leg kick but Saraste moved away.
Saraste misses with a body shot.
Saraste has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wood.
Wood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saraste.
Saraste half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saraste looks to throw the jab but Wood is out of range.
Wood avoids the body shot from Saraste.
Saraste smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saraste throws a shot to the body.
Wood misses with a body kick.
Saraste appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wood attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thor Wood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saraste keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saraste feinted with a counter takedown.
Wood throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Wood misses the target.
Wood ducks under a wild hook from Saraste.
A big right from Wood misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saraste cracks Wood with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wood is looking to clinch but Saraste is avoiding it.
Wood is looking to clinch but Saraste is avoiding it.
Saraste on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wood throws a sloppy head kick and Saraste moves out of range easily.
Wood fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saraste is out of range.
Wood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saraste moves out of range of the body kick.
Saraste fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wood manages to avoid it.
Saraste sets himself, and Wood steps forward looking for the clinch! Saraste avoids it this time.
Wood takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saraste checks it well.
Saraste seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wood lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A cross from Wood lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saraste looks to score with a jab to the body but Wood is just out of range.
Wood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saraste is looking to counter punch.
Wood moves away from the strike by Saraste.
A little jabbing left from Wood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wood throws a leg kick but Saraste moved away.
Wood misses with a leg kick
and Saraste counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Saraste manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wood on his heels. He'll look to pass Wood's guard now, I'm sure.
Wood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saraste is one step ahead there.
Saraste is stalling in the full guard.
Saraste working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saraste is stalling in the full guard.
Saraste throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saraste stands up over Wood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Saraste postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Saraste lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wood can't keep his opponent in guard - Saraste advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saraste seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin Saraste showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saraste has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Saraste!

An out of breath Konstantin Saraste thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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RATING
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between BO Sorensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Newton Counts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BO Sorensen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.



188 cm
22
199 lbs
2 - 2 - 0
186 cm
21
194 lbs
2 - 1 - 0
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank


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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, BO Sorensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Newton Counts!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Counts punishes Sorensen's body with a nice straight punch.
Counts lands with a shot to the body.
Counts smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Newton Counts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Counts throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sorensen slips a jab from Counts.
Counts tests Sorensen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Counts scores with a body shot.
Counts looks for the body kick but Sorensen saw that one coming.
Sorensen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Counts thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sorensen if he has to take too many more of those.
Counts looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Counts misses with the combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Counts.
Sorensen is breathing heavily.
Counts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sorensen momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Counts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Counts throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body kick from Counts.
Counts connects with a solid leg kick.
Counts lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Counts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sorensen at a distance.
Counts lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Counts connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Counts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Counts lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A left lands for Counts.

Counts closes the distance and clinches.
Sorensen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sorensen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Counts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Counts.
Counts lands a body punch.

Sorensen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Counts lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Counts has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorensen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Counts smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BO Sorensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Counts throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

Counts lands a big head kick that sends Sorensen tumbling to the mat! Counts takes a step backwards and waves Sorensen back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Sorensen is rocked!

It looks like BO Sorensen has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Counts fakes the body blow, causing Sorensen to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Sorensen goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Newton Counts!
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Zanik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Project Joshua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zanik comes to the cage accompanied by Walk this way. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



220 cm
28
273 lbs
5 - 6 - 0
198 cm
21
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank


FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)


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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ted Zanik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Project Joshua!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joshua slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

It looks like Ted Zanik has been cut.
Zanik takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Joshua moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Joshua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zanik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zanik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zanik gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joshua.
Joshua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zanik misses with a jab to the body
and Zanik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshua connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zanik. Zanik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joshua throws a shot to the body.
Joshua digs a good hook to Zanik's body.
Zanik attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Joshua now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zanik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zanik is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshua scores with a hook to the body. Zanik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Joshua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joshua scores with the left hand. Zanik knows he should have avoided that one.

Ted Zanik's cut is getting worse.
Joshua fakes the body blow, causing Zanik to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Zanik goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Project Joshua!
In defeat, Ted Zanik stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to training, have to right the wrongs!'.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armen Petrosyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Deverux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Deverux will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.



185 cm
26
200 lbs
5 - 4 - 0
195 cm
21
213 lbs
10 - 4 - 0
Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Very quick
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armen Petrosyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Deverux!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Petrosyan clinches.
Petrosyan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Petrosyan lands an elbow that stopped Deverux in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Steve Deverux has been cut.
Deverux is looking to break free of the clinch but Petrosyan has double underhooks.
Petrosyan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Petrosyan landing knees to the body.
Deverux looks winded!
Petrosyan scores a nice knee to the body.
Petrosyan working Deverux over with knees to the body.
Petrosyan working Deverux over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrosyan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Petrosyan lands an elbow that stopped Deverux in his tracks for a moment.
Petrosyan lands a nice knee to the body.
Petrosyan with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Petrosyan.
Petrosyan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Petrosyan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Deverux is trying to push Petrosyan away but Petrosyan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deverux takes an elbow to the forehead.
Petrosyan lands a nice elbow.
Petrosyan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Petrosyan lands a nice elbow.
Petrosyan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Petrosyan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Petrosyan lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan lands an elbow that stopped Deverux in his tracks for a moment.
Deverux takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Petrosyan.
Petrosyan crunches a lovely knee into Deverux's ribcage.
Petrosyan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Deverux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Deverux takes an elbow to the temple.
Petrosyan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan scores with a knee to the head.

Deverux is rocked!
Deverux dodges an elbow strike from Petrosyan.
Deverux is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrosyan finish him?
Deverux avoids the elbow strike from Petrosyan, against the cage.
Petrosyan has Deverux pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Deverux is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Petrosyan - that's hurt Deverux badly! Oh, another knee lands and Deverux is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Deverux doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Armen Petrosyan!
A very excited looking Armen Petrosyan 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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Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Itula Maafala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berislav Osborne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berislav Osborne has the eye of the tiger tonight.



190 cm
27
280 lbs
5 - 3 - 0
195 cm
27
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful


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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Itula Maafala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Berislav Osborne!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Osborne moves into the clinch successfully.
Maafala is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Maafala slows down the pace here.
Maafala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Osborne.
Maafala has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Osborne is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Osborne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maafala backwards.
Osborne managing to block the knees to the body from Maafala.
Maafala is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maafala missing with knees to the body.
Osborne pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maafala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Osborne gets underhooks to prevent Maafala's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itula Maafala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osborne lands with a right to the head.
Osborne pushes Maafala back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Osborne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Osborne.
Maafala is breathing heavily.
Osborne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maafala.
Osborne lands a shoulder strike.

It looks like Itula Maafala has been cut.
Osborne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Osborne on the inside.
A hook to the body from Osborne.
Osborne gets through Maafala's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Maafala has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Osborne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Osborne working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Maafala is rocked!
Osborne creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Maafala with a big uppercut! Maafala tries to clinch up but Osborne pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Maafala to the mat! Maafala covers up and Osborne unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Berislav Osborne!
A relieved looking Berislav Osborne 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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Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nebojša Brynjar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Goretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Goretti's choice of entrance music: I'm Too Sexy. 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.



170 cm
21
148 lbs
9 - 2 - 0
163 cm
20
141 lbs
8 - 1 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank


KAISER
Spartan Nutrition


On Tap
GREEN!160


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nebojša Brynjar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Goretti!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goretti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brynjars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goretti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Some bone on bone action there as Brynjar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Goretti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brynjar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goretti. Goretti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brynjar blocks a head kick by Goretti.
A little feinted left hand from Brynjar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A cross from Goretti lands.
Brynjar lands a really nice looking cross but Goretti seems unphased.
Brynjar throws out a loose jab but Goretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goretti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goretti blocks a jab.
A jab from Goretti misses.
Goretti needs to keep his hands up - Brynjar had a free shot at his head there.
Goretti avoids the body shot from Brynjar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brynjar just misses with a punch to the body.
Goretti steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Brynjar checks a leg kick nicely.
Brynjar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brynjar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goretti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brynjar looks to score with a jab to the body but Goretti is just out of range.
Goretti throws a hook to the side of Brynjar's head but Brynjar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brynjar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Brynjar.
It seemed like Goretti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brynjar avoids the head kick by Goretti.
Brynjar is looking to counter punch.
Brynjar is looking to clinch.
Brynjar slips a straight right by Goretti.
Brynjar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Goretti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brynjar's head.
Brynjar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Goretti counters with a nice kick to the body.
Brynjar misses the jab.
Goretti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goretti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brynjar scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brynjar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goretti's head backwards.
Brynjar throws a jab when Goretti was well out of range.
Goretti scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goretti throws a head kick but Brynjar moves out of range.
Brynjar blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Brynjar misses its target.
Brynjar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goretti moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brynjar swings for the body but Goretti moves out of range.
Goretti moves away from the strike by Brynjar.
Nice jab there from Goretti.
Brynjar blocks a head kick by Goretti.
A little feinted left hand from Brynjar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goretti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Goretti misses with a hook. Brynjar ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Brynjar misses its target.
Goretti throws a head kick but Brynjar moves out of range.
Goretti missing with a left hand there. Brynjar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brynjar throws a hook but Goretti blocks it.
Brynjar misses with a double jab

and Goretti counters by moving into the clinch.
Goretti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Goretti scores with a shot to the side of Brynjar's head.
Brynjar misses with a punch to the body.
Goretti misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brynjar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Brynjar.
Goretti taking a breather.
Goretti lands a body punch.
Brynjar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brynjar stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Brynjar fails to land.
Goretti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brynjar backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brynjar.
Goretti lands a good knee to the midsection. Brynjar won't want to take too many of those.
Brynjar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goretti connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brynjar's face.
Brynjar lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brynjar.
Goretti blocks a body shot from Brynjar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brynjar is trying to stall.
Goretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brynjar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goretti throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brynjar misses with some punches.
Goretti pushes Brynjar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brynjar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goretti lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brynjar.
Brynjar managing to block the knees to the body from Goretti.
Goretti trying to land knees to the body.
Goretti prevents a body shot from Brynjar.
Goretti blocking some punches.
Brynjar pushes Goretti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brynjar misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Nebojša Brynjar will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


Brynjar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goretti misses with a hook
letting Brynjar counter with a right hand.
Goretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brynjar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brynjar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brynjar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brynjar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brynjar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goretti.
Nice jab there from Brynjar.
Goretti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brynjar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brynjar. Goretti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goretti was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brynjar throws an off balance right hand
and Goretti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Brynjar looks to score with a jab to the body but Goretti is just out of range.
Brynjar throws a shot from downtown. Goretti moves away and avoids it.
Goretti looks to land a body kick but Brynjar moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brynjar lands a body shot.
Brynjar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goretti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goretti misses with an uppercut. Brynjar saw that one coming.
Brynjar throws a hook to the side of Goretti's head but Goretti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nebojša Brynjar is winning the standup battle so far.
Brynjar staying out of range there.
Goretti thows a body kick. Brynjar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Brynjar lands a head shot.

Goretti closes the distance and pushes Brynjar back into the cage.
Brynjar scores with a hook to the body.
Goretti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brynjar lands a right hand.
Brynjar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brynjar misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Brynjar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brynjar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brynjar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brynjar misses with the head strike.
Goretti misses with a body punch.
Brynjar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gorettis head.
Goretti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brynjar lands a shoulder strike.
Brynjar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brynjar stalling in the clinch.
Brynjar working aggressively here.
Goretti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brynjar backwards.
Goretti misses with a knee to the head.
Brynjar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goretti backwards.
Brynjar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goretti prevents a body shot from Brynjar.
Brynjar struggles to land a body shot inside as Goretti controls his hands.
Goretti blocks a body shot from Brynjar.
Brynjar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goretti's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goretti takes a shot to the head.
Brynjar tries a body shot but Goretti blocks it.
Brynjar throws a punch but it's blocked by Goretti.
A right hand to the body from Goretti.
Goretti looking to throw knees to the head but Brynjar is blocking nicely.
Brynjar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goretti crunches a lovely knee into Brynjar's ribcage.
Nebojša Brynjar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A bit of stalling here from Brynjar.
Brynjar throws a head punch that misses.
Goretti lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goretti.
Brynjar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brynjar lands a hook that snaps the head of Goretti backwards.
Brynjar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brynjar displaying some good clinch control by pressing Goretti up against the cage.
Goretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brynjar.
Brynjar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goretti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brynjar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brynjar has Goretti pushed against the cage.
Brynjar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goretti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brynjar blocks an uppercut.
Goretti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brynjar misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brynjar struggles to land a body shot inside as Goretti controls his hands.
Goretti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nebojša Brynjar dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!


Goretti misses with a straight right.
Brynjar misses with a few strikes there.
Brynjar swings for the body but Goretti moves out of range.
Goretti catches Brynjar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brynjar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Goretti misses with an uppercut.
Brynjar throws a lazy right hand but Goretti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brynjar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goretti moves away.
Brynjar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brynjar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brynjar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Goretti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goretti cracks Brynjar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brynjar misses with a body shot
and Goretti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Brynjar is rocked!
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!
Brynjar throws out a loose jab but Goretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goretti throws a looping overhand right but Brynjar ducks down to avoid it.
Brynjar throws a jab but it's blocked by Goretti.
Goretti looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goretti lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brynjar takes a step back to recover.
Brynjar ducks under a wild hook from Goretti.
Brynjar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Brynjar.
Brynjar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brynjar misses the shot to the body.
Brynjar with a hook.
Goretti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brynjar's head.
Goretti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Goretti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brynjar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Brynjar.
Goretti connects with an inside leg kick.
Brynjar blocks a head kick by Goretti.
Brynjar blocks a head kick by Goretti.
Brynjar swats away the attempt to clinch by Goretti.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brynjar just misses with a punch to the body.
Goretti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brynjar fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brynjar swings for the body but Goretti moves out of range.
Goretti misses with a head kick.
Brynjar scores with a jab to the body.
Brynjar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goretti.
Brynjar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goretti.
Brynjar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brynjar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brynjar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gorettis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goretti throws a nice head kick!
Goretti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brynjar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goretti on the side of the head.
Brynjar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brynjar slips under a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brynjar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goretti.
Brynjar throws a shot from downtown. Goretti moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Goretti tenderised Brynjar's leg. Brynjar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brynjar connects with a jab.
Brynjar swings for the body but Goretti moves out of range.
A lazy left from Brynjar finds it's target.
A head kick misses from Goretti.
Brynjar throwing a counter right hand but Goretti manages to avoid it.
A big right from Brynjar misses.
Nice shot lands for Goretti.
Goretti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Goretti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brynjar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goretti.
Brynjar works the jab nicely.
Brynjar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brynjar misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brynjar looks to land a right hand but Goretti moved out of range.
Brynjar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Goretti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goretti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Goretti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brynjar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goretti moves away.
Brynjar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brynjar throws a hook but Goretti avoids it easily.
Brynjar slips under a jab from Goretti.
Brynjar throws a right hand that misses
letting Goretti counter with a right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Brynjar scores with a four punch combination!
Goretti throws a shot from downtown. Brynjar moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brynjar misses with a looping right.
Goretti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brynjar.
Brynjar slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but George Goretti just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.


Brynjar blocks a head kick by Goretti.
Brynjar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brynjar is looking to counter punch.
Brynjar throws a jab but it's blocked by Goretti.
Goretti ducks under a wild hook from Brynjar.
Brynjar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brynjar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goretti throws a shot from downtown. Brynjar moves away and avoids it.
Brynjar misses with a hook. Goretti ducked under it nicely.
Brynjar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goretti.
Goretti misses with a leg kick
enabling Brynjar to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goretti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goretti misses with a straight right.
Brynjar avoids the head kick by Goretti.
Brynjar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Goretti misses with an uppercut. Brynjar saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goretti lands a really nice looking cross but Brynjar seems unphased.
Goretti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice cross by Brynjar.
Goretti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brynjar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Goretti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brynjar throws a hook to the side of Goretti's head but Goretti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goretti throws a fast counter high kick but Brynjar manages to duck under it in time.
Goretti avoids the body shot from Brynjar.
Brynjar misses with an uppercut.
Brynjar scores with a decent looking hook.
Goretti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brynjar.
Goretti throws a jab but it's blocked by Brynjar.
Brynjar slips under a jab from Goretti.
Brynjar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brynjar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goretti.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brynjar works Goretti's body with a nice hook.
Goretti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice shot lands for Brynjar.
Brynjar moves forwards but Goretti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brynjar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Goretti's hands.
Brynjar swats away the attempt to clinch by Goretti.
Brynjar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Goretti motions for Brynjar to come forward. Goretti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brynjar throws a shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Goretti.
Goretti throws a lazy right hand but Brynjar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goretti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goretti throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Brynjar misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goretti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brynjar.
Brynjar connects with a right hand. Goretti shakes it off.
Brynjar keeps the fight on the outside.
Brynjar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goretti's head.
Brynjar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from Brynjar misses.
Goretti misses with a right hand
and Brynjar counters with a stiff right hand.
Brynjar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Goretti is looking to slow Brynjar down with leg kicks.
Brynjar connects with a body shot.
Brynjar swats away the attempt to clinch by Goretti.
Brynjar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Goretti has closed the distance and engaged Brynjar in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brynjar swings wildly with an uppercut but Goretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brynjar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brynjar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goretti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goretti misses with a knee strike.
Brynjar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goretti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Brynjar as the two fighters clinch.
Brynjar digs a right hand into Goretti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goretti's gas tank.
Brynjar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brynjar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brynjar misses with some punches.
Brynjar working aggressively here.
Goretti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brynjar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nebojša Brynjar had his way with George Goretti in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!


Goretti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brynjar misses with a wild body shot.
Goretti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brynjar takes a swing at Goretti's ribcage but misses.
Goretti loads up on a big right hand but Brynjar slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Brynjar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brynjar jabs Goretti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Brynjar misses the target.
Brynjar misses with a straight right.
Brynjar throws a hook but Goretti avoids it easily.
Goretti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goretti throws a sloppy head kick and Brynjar moves out of range easily.
Brynjar misses with an uppercut. Goretti saw that one coming.
Goretti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goretti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brynjar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheers as Brynjar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Goretti doesn't seem phased though.
Brynjar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goretti's head.
Brynjar misses with a body punch
and Goretti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Goretti misses its intended target.
Brynjar throws a body shot but no joy.
Brynjar throws an off balance right hand
and Goretti makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Brynjar really felt that one!
Brynjar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Goretti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Goretti connects with a leg kick. Brynjar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A punch lands to the side of Brynjar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Goretti misses with a head kick.
Brynjar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Brynjar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Brynjar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goretti tries a head kick but it misses.
Goretti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brynjar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brynjar lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab from Brynjar.
Goretti feints and then cracks Brynjar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brynjar down.
Goretti lands with an uppercut that bounces Brynjar off the cage and back into range.
Goretti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brynjar.
Brynjar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Goretti misses the target.
Goretti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brynjar throws an overhand right that lands on Goretti's shoulder, as Goretti tries to avoid the shot.
Goretti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goretti slips under a jab.
Brynjar throws a lazy right hand but Goretti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nebojša Brynjar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brynjar missing with a left hand there. Goretti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brynjar slips a straight right by Goretti.
Goretti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goretti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brynjar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brynjar throws out a loose jab but Goretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goretti throws an off balance right hand
and Brynjar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goretti throws a jab but it's blocked by Brynjar.
Brynjar lunges at Goretti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Goretti's hand.
Brynjar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from Brynjar.
Goretti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brynjar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Goretti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goretti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goretti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goretti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brynjar.
Brynjar blocks a head kick by Goretti.
Goretti throws a lazy right hand but Brynjar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Brynjar misses
and Goretti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goretti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goretti wants to land a leg kick but Brynjar is out of range.
Brynjar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brynjar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Goretti catches Brynjar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brynjar moves out of range of the body kick.
George Goretti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goretti swats away the attempt to clinch by Brynjar.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nebojša Brynjar.
Well Brynjar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:46
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nebojša Brynjar!

Nebojša Brynjar retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Nebojša Brynjar, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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