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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tanota Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joakim Jarnkrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 Helsinki, Tanota Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joakim Jarnkrok!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake tries to clinch but Jarnkrok moves out of range.
Jarnkrok misses with a two punch combination.
Drake tries to close the distance and clinch but Jarnkrok swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jarnkrok defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Drake.
Despite the aggression on Jarnkrok's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Drake has managed to clinch.
Jarnkrok stalling in the clinch but Drake improves position.
Drake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A frustrated look appears on Jarnkrok's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drake tries to pull guard but Jarnkrok holds him up against the cage and eventually Drake drops back down to his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake tries a knee to the head but Jarnkrok blocks it.
Jarnkrok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarnkrok throws a wild body kick that Drake sees coming a mile off.
A low kick from Jarnkrok misses
and Drake counters with a takedown into side control.
Jarnkrok defending against the ground and pound.
Jarnkrok sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Drake moves into full mount! Jarnkrok won't be happy about that!
Drake looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Drake goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jarnkrok is on top in guard.
Drake is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake is looking to stand up but Jarnkrok isn't so interested in that idea.
Drake looking to control.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Jarnkrok from controlling successfully.
Jarnkrok won't allow Drake to sweep him here.
Jarnkrok looking to pass the guard.
Drake is trying to keep Jarnkrok in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jarnkrok's guard.
Jarnkrok wants to stand and escape but Drake is having none of it.
Jarnkrok controlling the position.
Drake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Our spies down at at Elite Burn inform us that Jarnkrok has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Drake wants to control from the top but Jarnkrok keeps moving.
Jarnkrok looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Drake passes into side control.
Drake working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Drake has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jarnkrok manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Drake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jarnkrok wants to control but Drake is keeping him busy.
Jarnkrok wants to free his trapped foot but Drake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drake is trying to maintain the position but Jarnkrok is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joakim Jarnkrok will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jarnkrok pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Drake back to the cage. Jarnkrok follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Tanota Drake has been cut.
Jarnkrok will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Drake gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Drake jumps into guard, dragging Jarnkrok to the mat.
Jarnkrok is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jarnkrok throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake keeping full guard, as Jarnkrok tries to pass.
Jarnkrok throws a strike but Drake rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarnkrok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarnkrok wants to sweep here but Drake controlling him for the moment.
Drake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drake throwing strikes from guard but Jarnkrok blocks nicely.
Drake trying to control but Jarnkrok is working from the bottom.
Drake is pushing down on Jarnkrok's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jarnkrok is fighting to maintain full guard but Drake has managed to sneak the leg through.
Drake is trying to control the action in half guard but Jarnkrok is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Drake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Jarnkrok is looking for a sweep. Drake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drake lands strikes from half guard.
Jarnkrok is looking to control Drake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jarnkrok avoid being mounted?
Drake is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Drake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake is looking to stall here but Jarnkrok recovers full guard.
Drake looking to sit in guard and control but Jarnkrok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jarnkrok tries to stand but Drake is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jarnkrok seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Drake wants to sweep here but Jarnkrok controlling him for the moment.
Jarnkrok tries to free his leg and advance position but Drake is retaining full guard.
Drake working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jarnkrok showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drake.
Jarnkrok throws a counter combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jarnkrok dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drake. That did some damage!
Drake misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tanota Drake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tanota Drake's cut.
That's time! Drake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Drake goes for a double leg but Jarnkrok avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jarnkrok continues to drive forward.
Drake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Drake has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Drake shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jarnkrok sprawls well. Jarnkrok wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Drake gets slowly back to his feet.
Jarnkrok avoids the body shot from Drake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarnkrok misses with the combination.
Drake bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarnkrok tries to work over Drake's front leg with a kick but Drake checks it.
Sloppy strikes from Jarnkrok. Those never looked like landing.
Jarnkrok lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jarnkrok.
Drake looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jarnkrok unleashes a big counter combination but Drake bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanota Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jarnkrok wants to slow Drake down by chopping away at his legs.
Drake looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jarnkrok is fending him off so far but Drake persists. Nope, Jarnkrok circles away and we're back to standing.
Jarnkrok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joakim Jarnkrok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jarnkrok wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drake goes for a double leg but Jarnkrok avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jarnkrok continues to drive forward.
Jarnkrok unleashes a big counter combination but Drake bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jarnkrok misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkrok misses with a few strikes there.
Tanota Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jarnkrok shoots in looking for a takedown. Drake tries to sprawl out of it but Jarnkrok keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Drake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jarnkrok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Jarnkrok tries to counter it with a takedown but Drake pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jarnkrok misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Drake shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jarnkrok sprawls well. Jarnkrok wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Drake gets slowly back to his feet.
Jarnkrok lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jarnkrok.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkrok keeps the fight on the outside.
Jarnkrok is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Drake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tanota Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jarnkrok misses with a double jab.
Drake shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jarnkrok defends it nicely.
Jarnkrok throws a counter combo.
Jarnkrok goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tanota Drake's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Drake or perhaps it was just good defense by Jarnkrok, which made it look bad.
Drake tries to clinch but Jarnkrok is having none of it.
Drake doesn't manage to clinch there - Jarnkrok circles away.
Jarnkrok displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Drake darts in looking for a takedown but Jarnkrok gets double underhooks and turns Drake into the cage.
Drake goes for a double leg but Jarnkrok avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jarnkrok continues to drive forward.
Jarnkrok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drake takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jarnkrok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jarnkrok scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tanota Drake's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jarnkrok lands with a nice combination. Drake backs away looking to recover.
Drake is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Joakim Jarnkrok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jarnkrok has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tanota Drake!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Flee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Sun Ju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Flee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kim Sun Ju!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flee cracks Ju with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ju will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Flee is looking for a counter combo.
Ju closes the distance and clinches up with Flee, looking for a takedown. Ju pushes Flee against the cage but Flee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ju fails with the takedown
and Flee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bruce Flee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Sun Ju.
Ju is trying to pull guard but Flee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Flee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ju in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ju tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Flee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ju is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Flee to keep the fight standing.
Our sources have told us that Flee has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body punch from Flee.
Flee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Flee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Flee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ju jumps guard but Flee stands there with Ju around his waist. Ju gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ju fails to pull the fight into his 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!
Flee landing knees to the head.
Ju is rocked!
A knee to the head by Flee.
Ju is still on wobbly legs! Can Flee finish him?
Ju is trying to pull guard but Flee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ju jumps guard but Flee stands there with Ju around his waist. Ju gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ju looks winded!
Flee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flee landing knees to the body.
Flee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ju is trying to pull guard but Flee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Flee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ju's defenses.
Flee lands a knee to the head.
Ju being controlled against the cage.
Ju fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Flee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ju tries to pull guard but Flee holds him up against the cage and eventually Ju drops back down to his feet.
Flee scores a nice knee to the body.
Flee lands an elbow inside.
Flee lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flee lands an elbow inside.
Ju takes an elbow to the temple.
Flee creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Ju! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Flee.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Flee!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruce Flee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glossu Rabban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Bodahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Glossu Rabban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Bodahl!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bodahl fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rabban seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rabban decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bodahl tries to roll over but Rabban keeps him under control.
Rabban is trying to work for a kimura but Bodahl is defending well.
Rabban wants to pass the guard but Bodahl is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabban trying to control from half guard but Bodahl is working away.
Bodahl trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodahl is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rabban is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bodahl has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rabban is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rabban is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bodahl doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rabban.
Rabban is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bodahl has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rabban is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rabban prevents Bodahl from improving his position.
Rabban missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bodahl is trying to control but can't.
Bodahl tries to roll over but Rabban keeps him under control.
Rabban seems to be working for a kimura but Bodahl defends the submission attempt.
Bodahl tries to get to full guard but Rabban has control of the leg.
Rabban is keen to just control but Bodahl is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bodahl moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rabban working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rabban lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bodahl seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rabban avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rabban wants to control from the top but Bodahl keeps moving.
Rabban trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rabban postures up in Bodahl's guard and throws a big left but Bodahl blocks it.
That's four 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.
Rabban passes Bodahl's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bodahl really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rabban. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bodahl is defending against the submission attempts here by Rabban.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bodahl manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bodahl working a defensive guard here.
Rabban is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bodahl has his foot on Rabban's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rabban works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bodahl keeping full guard, as Rabban tries to pass.
Rabban wants to control from the top but Bodahl keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glossu Rabban dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rabban shoots in for a takedown but Bodahl shows good takedown defense.
Rabban is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bodahl can do to turn this around?
Rabban goes for a double leg but Bodahl avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bodahl continues to drive forward.
Bodahl clinches with his opponent.
Bodahl goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rabban prevents it.
Bodahl has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rabban clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bodahl working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bodahl is trying to stick to Rabban's back but Rabban is turning into Bodahl. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bodahl's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rabban.
Rabban thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Glossu Rabban overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rabban trying to control but Bodahl is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodahl is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rabban is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bodahl's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bodahl's back!
Rabban working for a choke but Bodahl is defending well.
Bodahl is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bodahl manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rabban's guard. Nice work there by Bodahl.
Rabban is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bodahl taking some punishment here, with Rabban in his half guard.
Bodahl tries to get to full guard but Rabban has control of the leg.
Bodahl looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bodahl wants to get back to full guard.
Rabban not doing much here.
Bodahl trying to control here.
Rabban throwing shots but Bodahl is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabban is trying for a kimura here. Bodahl looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rabban wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Glossu Rabban!
Glossu Rabban tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Mugabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Crowley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowley has chosen Savages by Theory of a Deadman as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Mugabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Crowley!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mugabe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crowley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mugabe has hold of one of Crowley's legs. Crowley is fighting the takedown attempt but Mugabe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mugabe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mugabe is in close to Crowley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mugabe postures up and lands a big shot to Crowley's brow.
Crowley doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mugabe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mugabe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crowley has momentary wrist control but Mugabe slips an elbow through the middle.
Mugabe landing with the ground and pound.
Mugabe works over Crowley with some ground and pound from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mugabe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mugabe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mugabe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mugabe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crowley's head.
Mugabe stands up over Crowley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugabe is working Crowley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mugabe stands up over Crowley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Crowley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mugabe won't allow Crowley to get back to his feet.
Crowley has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mugabe has passed into side control.
Mugabe scores with punches from side control.
Crowley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Crowley takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Crowley is rocked!
Mugabe lands some shots froms side control.
Crowley is still in real trouble! Can Mugabe finish him?
Mugabe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Crowley down.
Crowley sneaks out the side door and pushes Mugabe away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Crowley looks winded!
Crowley gets caught napping as Mugabe dives in and scores a takedown. Crowley manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mugabe lands a couple of elbows.
Mugabe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Crowley seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mugabe cracks Crowley with a solid left hand.
Mugabe stands and throws Crowley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mugabe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Crowley down.
Mugabe looks up at the clock and then as Crowley takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mugabe smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Crowley on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mugabe lands a strong strike to the head of Crowley. That's dazed him! Mugabe looking to finish here. Crowley is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Mugabe lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Mugabe!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Sodeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Gornik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Gornik has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Arnold Sodeman's chin.
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155 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnold Sodeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Gornik!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gornik tries for a takedown but Sodeman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sodeman swings widly with a right hand
and Gornik counters with a nice body shot.
Gornik rushes Sodeman and presses him up against the cage.
Sodeman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sodeman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gornik defending well as Sodeman loads up on a big left hand.
Gornik closes the distance and pushes Sodeman back into the cage.
Sodeman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gornik is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gornik breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gornik moves out of range as Sodeman strikes.
Sodeman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gornik.
Gornik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sodeman counters with a straight right hand.
Arnold Sodeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Gornik.
Sodeman connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sodeman misses with a straight left.
Arnold Sodeman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gornik tries to clinch
and Sodeman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gornik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sodeman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gornik moves out of range of the strikes.
Gornik tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sodeman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gornik.
Gornik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sodeman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gornik throws a head kick that misses.
Gornik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gornik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice combo by Sodeman! Oh, that's hurt him - Gornik falls to the canvas and Sodeman follows him into side control.
Gornik is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sodeman has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Gornik is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sodeman yanks on the arm and Gornik is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sodeman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arnold Sodeman!
During a confident post fight interview, Arnold Sodeman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Sanchez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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163 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker misses with a body shot.
Walker misses with a left hand
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crunch! Walker slams his shin into Sanchez's torso.
Walker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Walker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Walker throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Walker clinches with his opponent.
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Walker.
Walker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Walker throws a series of strikes that have Sanchez backpedaling.
A head kick misses from Walker.
Walker moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Sanchez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Walker is looking to clinch.
Walker moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
Walker misses with a knee strike.
Walker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walker throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
Sanchez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Walker tries to land a body kick
and Sanchez counters with a big uppercut that knocks Walker off his feet! Sanchez dives into side control looking to finish!
Walker is rocked!
Sanchez decides to stand back up.
Oh Walker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker throws a head kick that misses
and Sanchez counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Walker out cold! What a finish! Sanchez is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Victor Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Gravano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Morueco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sammy Gravano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorge Morueco!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Morueco lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Morueco there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Morueco smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good work by Morueco as he checks the leg kick.
Morueco only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gravano shoots in for a double leg but Morueco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sammy Gravano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gravano moves into the clinch.
Morueco tries to work over Gravano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gravano pushes off an throws an elbow but Morueco leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Morueco utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gravano tightens his grip and picks Morueco up, before dumping him to the ground. Morueco manages to land in guard.
Morueco is trying to keep Gravano in close.
Morueco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morueco working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morueco looking for a triangle here. Gravano is fighting it but it looks tight! Morueco pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gravano is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jorge Morueco!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nicodemus Adamantium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scottie McHaggardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scottie McHaggardy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nicodemus Adamantium's chin.
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166 lbs
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160 lbs
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nicodemus Adamantium!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scottie McHaggardy!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McHaggardy cracks Adamantium with a good jab.
Adamantium looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Adamantium.
Adamantium is looking to land body kicks.
Adamantium instigates a clinch.
Adamantium softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adamantium tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adamantium misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Adamantium - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Adamantium really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McHaggardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
McHaggardy tries to break the clinch but Adamantium is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamantium lands a knee to the body.
Adamantium misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adamantium lands with a right to the head.
Adamantium putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McHaggardy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adamantium scores a nice knee to the body.
Adamantium keeps control of McHaggardy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamantium lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Adamantium makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Adamantium using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Adamantium content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adamantium.
Adamantium stalls.
McHaggardy is looking to break free of the clinch but Adamantium has double underhooks.
McHaggardy is trying to force a seperation but Adamantium has the dominant position.
McHaggardy letting Adamantium take a breather here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adamantium.
Our sources have told us that Adamantium has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
McHaggardy trying to stall but Adamantium improves his position.
Adamantium utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHaggardy lands with a light punch inside.
Adamantium lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McHaggardy or not.
Knees in the clinch landing for Adamantium.
A body shot lands from Adamantium.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adamantium connects with a nasty looking knee right to McHaggardy's face.
A head punch on the inside from McHaggardy fails to land.
The referee calls for Adamantium to work.
Adamantium tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adamantium lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Adamantium is stalling here.
Adamantium crunches a lovely knee into McHaggardy's ribcage.
Adamantium stalling against the cage.
McHaggardy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adamantium backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McHaggardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adamantium pushes McHaggardy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adamantium.
McHaggardy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Adamantium landing knees to the head.
Adamantium displaying some good clinch control by pressing McHaggardy up against the cage.
McHaggardy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McHaggardy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Adamantium.
Adamantium pressing his opponent against the cage.
McHaggardy stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Adamantium.
The referee calls for Adamantium to work.
Adamantium stalling the fight.
Adamantium gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Adamantium stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nicodemus Adamantium.
McHaggardy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Adamantium moves into range and clinches up with McHaggardy.
Adamantium lands an uppercut.
Adamantium lands a body shot in the clinch.
McHaggardy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adamantium taking a breather.
McHaggardy throws a punch but it's blocked by Adamantium.
Adamantium landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicodemus Adamantium dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Adamantium misses with a head kick.
McHaggardy blocks a head kick by Adamantium.
Adamantium has managed to clinch.
A knee to the head by Adamantium.
Adamantium lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McHaggardy backwards.
Adamantium stalling the fight.
Adamantium crunches a lovely knee into McHaggardy's ribcage.
McHaggardy misses with the head strike.
McHaggardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Adamantium uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adamantium lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamantium connects with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Adamantium landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamantium taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Adamantium.
Adamantium is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nicodemus Adamantium has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McHaggardy tries to throw a body punch but Adamantium avoids it by throwing McHaggardy back against the cage.
McHaggardy avoiding damage as Adamantium throws knees to the body.
Adamantium is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McHaggardy.
Adamantium lands a body shot.
Adamantium unloads a knee to the mid-section. McHaggardy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McHaggardy prevents a body shot from Adamantium.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamantium can't find room to land a body shot as McHaggardy controls the action.
McHaggardy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Adamantium stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Adamantium is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McHaggardy can do to turn this around?
McHaggardy has a couple of punches blocked by Adamantium.
McHaggardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Adamantium controls his hands.
Adamantium tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adamantium lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McHaggardy backwards.
Adamantium lands a knee to the head.
Adamantium throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adamantium stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McHaggardy takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamantium blocks an uppercut.
Adamantium leaning against his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McHaggardy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adamantium with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Adamantium.
Adamantium misses with a punch to the body.
McHaggardy tries to circle away but Adamantium has him pinned against the cage.
McHaggardy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adamantium has him pressed against the cage.
McHaggardy blocks a body shot from Adamantium.
Adamantium working McHaggardy over with knees to the body.
Adamantium keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McHaggardy's efforts to push away.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Adamantium obliges.
Adamantium is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Adamantium dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McHaggardy blocks a body shot from Adamantium.
Adamantium lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Scottie McHaggardy has been cut.
McHaggardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adamantium holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McHaggardy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adamantium scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adamantium scores with a knee to the head.
Adamantium content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Adamantium crunches a lovely knee into McHaggardy's ribcage.
Adamantium tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McHaggardy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Adamantium prevents it.
Adamantium lands a good knee to the midsection. McHaggardy won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicodemus Adamantium dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Scottie McHaggardy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Adamantium lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adamantium buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adamantium throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice defenses there by Adamantium.
McHaggardy cracks Adamantium with a right hand to the side of the head.
Adamantium scoring well with a low kick there.
Adamantium misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Adamantium.
McHaggardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adamantium was well out of range. Poor timing from McHaggardy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamantium connects with a high kick.
Adamantium buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adamantium throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McHaggardy's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adamantium throws a sloppy head kick and McHaggardy moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamantium moves out of range of the strikes.
McHaggardy avoids the head kick by Adamantium.
McHaggardy misses the shot to the body.
Adamantium throws a nice inside leg kick.
McHaggardy misses with a straight left.
Adamantium tries to counter by clinching up but McHaggardy breaks away and moves out of range.
McHaggardy looks to throw the jab but Adamantium is out of range.
Adamantium throws a good cross that connects.
A solid body kick from Adamantium.
Adamantium throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McHaggardy counters with a right hand to the body.
Adamantium blocks a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Adamantium.
Adamantium fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McHaggardy.
Nicodemus Adamantium seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adamantium takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamantium swings widly with a right hand
and McHaggardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Adamantium misses with a shot to the body
and McHaggardy counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Adamantium dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McHaggardy. That did some damage!
McHaggardy throws out a loose jab but Adamantium uses good head movement to avoid it.
McHaggardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adamantium connects with a body shot.
Adamantium moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Adamantium takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch lands to the side of McHaggardy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A shot to the body from McHaggardy misses
and Adamantium counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Adamantium slips a straight right by McHaggardy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Adamantium.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McHaggardy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Adamantium counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Adamantium tries to close the distance and clinch up but McHaggardy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adamantium misses with a wild body shot.
Adamantium has taken the fight to the clinch.
Adamantium cracks McHaggardy with a nice body shot.
Adamantium utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McHaggardy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adamantium connects with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McHaggardy.
Adamantium misses with a body punch.
Adamantium with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamantium looking to throw knees to the head but McHaggardy is blocking nicely.
Adamantium utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The referee calls for Adamantium to work.
McHaggardy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McHaggardy tries to circle away but Adamantium has him pinned against the cage.
Adamantium just leaning against McHaggardy, taking a breather.
Adamantium stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adamantium creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McHaggardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adamantium is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McHaggardy.
Adamantium cracks McHaggardy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicodemus Adamantium clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Scottie McHaggardy's cut.
That's time! Adamantium's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Adamantium looks for the body kick but McHaggardy saw that one coming.
Adamantium throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McHaggardy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McHaggardy misses with a looping right.
McHaggardy defending well as Adamantium loads up on a big left hand.
Adamantium throws a head kick that misses.
Adamantium connects with a solid leg kick.
McHaggardy tries to keep at a distance but Adamantium has taken the fight into the clinch.
McHaggardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Adamantium uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamantium stops a takedown attempt from McHaggardy.
Adamantium misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McHaggardy.
Adamantium with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Adamantium controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamantium letting McHaggardy take a breather here.
McHaggardy tries to circle away but Adamantium has him pinned against the cage.
McHaggardy tries to circle away but Adamantium has him pinned against the cage.
McHaggardy misses with a punch on the inside.
Adamantium throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McHaggardys head.
McHaggardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Adamantium uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adamantium slows down the pace here.
Adamantium landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHaggardy tries to throw a body punch but Adamantium avoids it by throwing McHaggardy back against the cage.
McHaggardy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adamantium's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from McHaggardy on the inside.
McHaggardy throws a punch but it's blocked by Adamantium.
Adamantium landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Adamantium is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McHaggardy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adamantium is keeping busy.
Adamantium landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McHaggardy is looking for a takedown.
McHaggardy is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Adamantium connects with a nasty looking knee right to McHaggardy's face.
Adamantium lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McHaggardy letting Adamantium take a breather here.
Adamantium lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McHaggardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adamantium using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Adamantium taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McHaggardy tries to throw a body punch but Adamantium avoids it by throwing McHaggardy back against the cage.
Adamantium lands a knee to the body.
Adamantium has McHaggardy pressed against the cage.
McHaggardy working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamantium works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Adamantium taking a breather.
McHaggardy tries a body shot but Adamantium blocks it.
A short left from McHaggardy.
Come on McHaggardy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Adamantium tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McHaggardy's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McHaggardy is trying to break free.
Adamantium connects with a nasty looking knee right to McHaggardy's face.
Adamantium is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Adamantium has McHaggardy pressed against the cage, preventing McHaggardy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicodemus Adamantium had his way with Scottie McHaggardy in that round.
The cut man is working on Scottie McHaggardy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Adamantium.
Adamantium lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Adamantium throws a leg kick
and McHaggardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adamantium throws a wild body kick that McHaggardy sees coming a mile off.
McHaggardy misses the shot to the body.
McHaggardy takes a swing at Adamantium's ribcage but misses.
Adamantium is looking to counter with head kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Adamantium.
Adamantium dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McHaggardy. That did some damage!
McHaggardy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamantium throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Adamantium looks to throw a body kick
and McHaggardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adamantium misses with a head kick.
McHaggardy throws a shot from downtown. Adamantium moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McHaggardy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McHaggardy lands with a good body shot.
Adamantium throws a nice outside leg kick.
Adamantium swinging wildly here.
McHaggardy lands with a good body shot.
McHaggardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Adamantium.
Adamantium takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Adamantium moves to clinch but McHaggardy breaks away
and McHaggardy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McHaggardy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamantium throws a sloppy head kick
and McHaggardy counters with a straight right hand.
Adamantium uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McHaggardy.
McHaggardy throws a body punch but Adamantium moves out of range.
Adamantium tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by McHaggardy.
A low kick from Adamantium misses
and McHaggardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McHaggardy blocks a head kick by Adamantium.
Adamantium closes the distance and pushes McHaggardy back into the cage.
Adamantium lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McHaggardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adamantium's elbow.
Adamantium keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McHaggardy's efforts to push away.
McHaggardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Adamantium uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamantium displaying some good clinch control by pressing McHaggardy up against the cage.
McHaggardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adamantium throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Adamantium avoids a punch combination nicely.
McHaggardy blocks a head kick by Adamantium.
McHaggardy cracks Adamantium with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McHaggardy misses with a lunging right hand
and Adamantium counters by clinching up.
Adamantium lands a knee to the head.
McHaggardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adamantium's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamantium looking to throw knees to the head but McHaggardy is blocking nicely.
McHaggardy stalling in the clinch.
Adamantium looking to throw knees to the head but McHaggardy is blocking nicely.
Adamantium is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McHaggardy tries to break the clinch but Adamantium is controlling the position.
Adamantium throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McHaggardy blocks it with crossed arms.
McHaggardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adamantium is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adamantium is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Adamantium using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McHaggardy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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 Nicodemus Adamantium.
Well Adamantium 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicodemus Adamantium!
Nicodemus Adamantium is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Point Dexter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Because I Can (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dexter comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Point Dexter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Because I Can!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
I Can fails with an attempt to clinch.
I Can wants to clinch up but Dexter keeps it at a distance.
Dexter misses with a head kick.
I Can's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dexter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! I Can scrambles back to his feet.
A punch combination from I Can misses.
A big left from Dexter misses.
I Can has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dexter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dexter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dexter gets underhooks to prevent I Can's takedown attempt.
Dexter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I Can lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dexter backwards.
Dexter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
I Can has clasped his hands together around Dexter's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
I Can is trying to get an arm triangle but Dexter is defending well.
Dexter parries the strikes from I Can easily there. I Can is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dexter to escape.
Dexter is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but I Can is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
I Can avoids the attempt from Dexter to control.
Dexter is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I Can goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dexter is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dexter is in close to I Can's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dexter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
I Can tries to land a sweep but no joy.
I Can controlling Dexter's posture.
Dexter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
I Can throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I Can working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dexter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dexter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now I Can is on top in guard.
I Can is looking to work some ground and pound but Dexter has wrist control.
Dexter looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dexter keeping moving, preventing I Can from controlling successfully.
Dexter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
I Can drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and I Can jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I Can sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dexter keeping moving, preventing I Can from controlling successfully.
Dexter controls I Can momentarily but I Can frees himself.
I Can trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
I Can is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I Can wants to control from the top but Dexter keeps moving.
I Can pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dexter is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Because I Can dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dexter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dexter moves out of range of the strikes.
I Can shoots in and gets a takedown into Dexter's guard.
Dexter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but I Can can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
I Can has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
I Can pushes down on Dexter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
I Can passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I Can cracks Dexter with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
I Can tries to control but Dexter wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I Can goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dexter is on top in guard.
I Can has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dexter should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, I Can has tightened it up now! Dexter should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Because I Can! Because I Can retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Because I Can thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Point Dexter spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time,...... I'm still growing'.
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