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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silver Surfer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Silver Surfer!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
Surfer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McCarthy did well to prevent Surfer getting side control.
Still in half guard, Surfer seems content to control.
Surfer is looking for a kimura but McCarthy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Surfer to get the leverage.
McCarthy wants to get back to full guard.
McCarthy trying to hold on to Surfer's head to control him but Surfer postures up.
Surfer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Surfer is looking to stall here but McCarthy recovers full guard.
Surfer postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Surfer tries to pass.
McCarthy is working an open guard so Surfer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Surfer cracks McCarthy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCarthy ducks right into an uppercut from Surfer.
Surfer is looking to clinch but McCarthy is avoiding it.
Surfer connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCarthy. McCarthy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Surfer connects with a looping right hand.
Surfer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Surfer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Surfer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McCarthy looks a forlorn figure.
Surfer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surfer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McCarthy?
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
Surfer lands with some strikes.
Surfer has control of McCarthy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McCarthy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Surfer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Surfer scoring with strikes but McCarthy is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Surfer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McCarthy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Surfer landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surfer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McCarthy manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Surfer controls the position from side control.
Surfer lands an elbow.
Surfer working the head and body with strikes.
Surfer is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McCarthy's shoulder. That is not cool.
I looks like Surfer might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
McCarthy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surfer is chipping away with strikes.
Surfer is working McCarthy over with some ground and pound from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Surfer is working McCarthy over with some ground and pound from side control.
Surfer taking a breather here.
Surfer lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Surfer scores with punches from side control.
Surfer is looking to take a break and control but McCarthy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Surfer tries for a kimura but McCarthy is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silver Surfer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice cross by Surfer.
Surfer lands with a shot to the body.
Surfer thuds his right hand into McCarthy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Surfer drives through with a powerful takedown. That's hurt McCarthy!
Surfer landing some decent shots from guard.
Surfer passes McCarthy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Surfer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Surfer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McCarthy taking some punishment here, with Surfer in his half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Surfer manages to pass to mount!
Surfer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Surfer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Surfer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McCarthy looks a forlorn figure.
Surfer trying to control but McCarthy is having none of it.
Surfer breaks from McCarthy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Surfer with a couple of short strikes.
Surfer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McCarthy hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Surfer lands with some strikes.
McCarthy taking shots to the head.
Surfer is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McCarthy to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McCarthy shrugs it off.
Silver Surfer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Surfer lands a big elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Surfer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Surfer with shots to the head and body - McCarthy looks very uncomfortable down there.
Surfer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McCarthy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Surfer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Surfer lands a heavy elbow.
Surfer landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surfer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McCarthy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Surfer lands a big shot there that rocks McCarthy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McCarthy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Surfer landing strikes from the mount and McCarthy is in trouble!
Surfer working McCarthy over with strikes here.
Surfer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McCarthy looks a forlorn figure.
The referee warns McCarthy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McCarthy is rocked!
BOOM! Surfer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oh McCarthy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Surfer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McCarthy looks a forlorn figure.
BOOM! Surfer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position but Surfer isn't that keen on the idea.
McCarthy seems to have got his legs back now.
Surfer with good strikes from the mount here!
Surfer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The referee warns McCarthy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Surfer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Surfer lands with some strikes.
Surfer controlling the position easily from mount.
McCarthy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Surfer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCarthy is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silver Surfer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Surfer misses with the combination.
McCarthy moves out of range of the strikes.
Surfer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Surfer tries to advance to mount but McCarthy denies him.
McCarthy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCarthy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Surfer in side control lands a decent elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surfer working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Surfer working the head with strikes.
McCarthy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Surfer scoring with punches and elbows.
Surfer working the body and head with strikes.
Surfer in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Surfer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McCarthy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Surfer trying to control the position but McCarthy is working away.
Surfer has worked his way into a potential kimura here. McCarthy is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Surfer yanks on the arm and McCarthy is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Surfer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Silver Surfer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jani Antell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boknoy Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dela Cruz has chosen Badboys as his entrance music. Boknoy Dela Cruz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jani Antell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Boknoy Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Antell. No joy for Dela Cruz on that attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dela Cruz checks a leg kick.
Dela Cruz shoots in but Antell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dela Cruz tries to clinch but Antell is having none of it.
Antell throws a series of punches but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
Antell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab from Antell.
Antell misses with a few strikes there.
Dela Cruz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dela Cruz shoots in and drives through. Antell sprawls well.
Jani Antell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boknoy Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Antell.
Antell stuffs the takedown attempt from Dela Cruz. Dela Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Antell lands a big right hand that sends Dela Cruz crashing to the mat! Antell stays standing though and waves Dela Cruz back to his feet!
It looks like Boknoy Dela Cruz has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antell grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Dela Cruz takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Antell cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jani Antell!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randal Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Decrusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randal Roberts is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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210 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randal Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Decrusher!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts gets the takedown into side control.
Roberts lands a nice forearm strike.
Roberts lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Roberts scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Decrusher to see if he's OK.
Roberts creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Roberts working the body and head with strikes.
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!
Roberts is chipping away with strikes.
Roberts trying to control the action but Decrusher is working from the bottom.
Decrusher is looking to regain half guard here but Roberts keeps moving and retains side control.
Roberts working the ground and pound from side control.
Roberts working the head and body with strikes.
Roberts connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Decrusher some visible discomfort.
Decrusher is rocked!
Roberts lands a strong strike to the head of Decrusher. That's dazed him! Roberts looking to finish here. Decrusher is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Roberts lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randal Roberts!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sancho Pancha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lisandro Licha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Licha comes into a darkened arena with his song building. In Bloom kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sancho Pancha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lisandro Licha!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pancha throws a series of punches but Licha avoids them all with ease.
Licha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pancha's hands.
Pancha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pancha feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pancha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Licha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pancha has managed to get both his arms back between Licha's legs - danger averted.
Pancha is looking to stand up but Licha won't let him.
Licha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pancha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Licha is looking for a triangle but Pancha pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pancha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pancha passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pancha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pancha prevents Licha from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Licha is not content to let Pancha control the position.
Licha regains half guard.
Licha looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pancha is looking for a kimura here.
Pancha seems to be working for a kimura but Licha defends the submission attempt.
Pancha is breathing heavily.
Licha actively working from the bottom here.
Licha is trying to stand back up but Pancha is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pancha works his way into full mount!
Pancha has hold of Licha's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Licha manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Licha working to try and regain half guard.
Pancha avoids the attempt from Licha to control.
Licha sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Licha wants to get back to his feet.
Pancha is looking for a kimura here.
Pancha wants to take a breather but Licha is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Licha trying to control here.
Licha actively working from the bottom here.
Pancha wants to work for an arm triangle but Licha is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Licha trying to control from the bottom.
Pancha prevents Licha from standing back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Licha works over Pancha's head and body with a nice combination.
Licha cracks Pancha on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Pancha falls backwards against the cage. Licha follows up with more strikes that drop Pancha to his knees. Licha keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Pancha! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lisandro Licha!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between jons jonnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lauri Puukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, jons jonnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lauri Puukko!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jonnson shoots in for a double leg but Puukko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
jonnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puukko.
jonnson closes the distance and clinches up with Puukko, looking for a takedown. jonnson pushes Puukko against the cage but Puukko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Puukko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
jonnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puukko.
Puukko misses with a straight right.
Puukko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. jonnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
jonnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Puukko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puukko just misses with a punch to the body.
Puukko tries to bum rush jonnson with a series of wild strikes but jonnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Puukko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puukko misses with a jab, cross combination.
jonnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Puukko defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jons jonnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puukko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but jonnson moves away.
jonnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Puukko sprawls well. He's pushed jonnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Puukko throws a series of punches but jonnson moves out of range.
jonnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Puukko as he avoids it easily.
Puukko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Puukko works over jonnson's head and body with a nice combination.
jonnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
jonnson is breathing heavily.
jonnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Puukko, right into the meat.
A clash of legs there as jonnson blocks the low kick.
Puukko throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends jonnson stumbling backwards into the cage! jonnson bounces back off the cage towards Puukko, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Puukko lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Puukko celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lauri Puukko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petter Wettermark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarno Puukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarno Puukko is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petter Wettermark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarno Puukko!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Puukko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wettermark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Puukko lands with a straight right. Wettermark didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Petter Wettermark has been cut.
Wettermark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Puukko.
Wettermark has a takedown stuffed.
Wettermark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puukko.
Puukko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wettermark misses with a takedown attempt - Puukko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wettermark looks to throw the jab but Puukko is out of range.
Puukko thuds a left hand into Wettermark's body.
Wettermark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Puukko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wettermark tries to clinch up.
Wettermark shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Puukko is trying to defend but Wettermark finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puukko wants to get back to his feet.
Puukko kicks off Wettermark and gets to his feet.
Puukko closes the distance and pushes Wettermark back into the cage.
Puukko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wettermark backwards.
Puukko digs a right hand into Wettermark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wettermark's gas tank.
Wettermark is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puukko.
Puukko lands a left hand.
Puukko lands a left hand.
Wettermark has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Puukko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petter Wettermark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Puukko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Puukko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Puukko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Puukko digs a right hand into Wettermark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wettermark's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Puukko.
Nice body punch from Puukko.
Puukko pushes Wettermark back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Puukko lands a left hand.
Puukko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wettermark or not.
Puukko lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puukko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wettermark backwards.
Puukko lands with a short shot to the head.
Puukko lands a shoulder strike.
Puukko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wettermark takes a shot to the head.
Puukko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puukko is leaning against Wettermark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Puukko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Puukko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wettermark backwards.
Nice body punch from Puukko.
Puukko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Puukko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wettermark backwards.
Puukko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wettermark is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Puukko cracks Wettermark with a nice body shot.
Puukko lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Puukko.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puukko.
Puukko lands a nice shot to the body.
Puukko scores with a hook to the body.
Puukko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Puukko lands a hook that snaps the head of Wettermark backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puukko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Puukko lands a nice uppercut.
Puukko pushes Wettermark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Puukko - that landed with a thud.
Puukko lands an uppercut.
Puukko lands with a left to the head.
Puukko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Puukko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wettermark backwards.
Puukko lands a hook that snaps the head of Wettermark backwards.
Wettermark is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wettermark struggles to land a body shot inside as Puukko controls his hands.
Puukko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wettermark or not.
Puukko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Puukko lands with a left to the head.
Puukko lands a left hand.
Puukko pushes Wettermark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puukko is working Wettermark over against the cage.
Wettermark takes a shot to the head.
Puukko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wettermark backwards.
Wettermark fails to pull guard.
Puukko lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puukko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puukko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Puukko pushes Wettermark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puukko digs a right hand underneath Wettermark's ribcage. Wettermark let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Puukko lands an uppercut.
Wettermark wants a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Puukko.
A short right from Puukko.
Puukko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Puukko.
Good body shot from Puukko.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puukko.
Wettermark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Puukko lands a body punch.
Puukko cracks Wettermark with a nice body shot.
Puukko digs a right hand into Wettermark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wettermark's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Puukko.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good body shot from Puukko.
A short right from Puukko.
Puukko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wettermarks head.
Puukko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Puukko digs a right hand into Wettermark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wettermark's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puukko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarno Puukko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Petter Wettermark's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Puukko clinches up with Wettermark and pushes him back against the cage.
Puukko lands with a short shot to the head.
Puukko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Puukko lands a hook that snaps the head of Wettermark backwards.
Puukko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wettermark backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wettermark.
Wettermark managing to block the knees to the body from Puukko.
Puukko throws a punch but it's blocked by Wettermark.
Puukko lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Puukko.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wettermark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Puukko is working Wettermark over against the cage.
Wettermark is working for takedown but Puukko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Good body shot from Puukko.
A short right from Puukko.
A short right from Puukko on the inside.
A short right from Puukko on the inside.
Puukko lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Puukko presses Wettermark against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Puukko.
Puukko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Puukko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wettermark looking to stall.
Still in the clinch, Puukko scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Puukko on the inside.
A short right from Puukko on the inside.
Jarno Puukko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Puukko.
Puukko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Puukko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Puukko lands a right hand.
Puukko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Puukko.
Puukko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Puukko lands a hook that snaps the head of Wettermark backwards.
Puukko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puukko.
Puukko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Puukko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wettermark backwards.
Puukko scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Puukko.
Puukko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wettermark backwards.
Puukko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Puukko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puukko lands an uppercut.
Puukko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wettermarks head.
Puukko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wettermark takes a shot to the head.
Puukko scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Puukko.
Wettermark takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puukko lands a body punch.
Puukko gets through Wettermark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Puukko.
Puukko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wettermark backwards.
Puukko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Puukko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wettermark backwards.
Puukko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Puukko.
Puukko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Puukko - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puukko.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puukko.
Puukko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wettermark tries to pull guard but Puukko won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petter Wettermark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puukko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Puukko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puukko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Puukko.
A shot in the inside from Puukko.
Wettermark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puukko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wettermark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Puukko scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Puukko.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puukko.
Wettermark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Puukko.
Nice body punch from Puukko.
Puukko lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puukko.
Puukko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puukko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wettermark is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Puukko.
A left hand lands to the body for Puukko.
Puukko lands a hook that snaps the head of Wettermark backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puukko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Puukko lands an uppercut.
Puukko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wettermark.
Wettermark working aggressively here.
Puukko lands a nice shot to the body.
Puukko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wettermark or not.
A hook to the body from Puukko.
Wettermark wants to break the clinch but can't.
Puukko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Puukko lands an uppercut.
Puukko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Puukko lands a body punch.
Puukko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puukko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wettermark's efforts to push away.
Puukko presses Wettermark against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puukko lands a body punch.
Puukko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Puukko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wettermark backwards.
Wettermark drops down looking for an ankle pick but Puukko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wettermark closes this distance looking for a takedown but Puukko circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarno Puukko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Petter Wettermark's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wettermark tries to clinch but Puukko moves away
and Puukko counters with a right hand to the body.
Wettermark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wettermark looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Puukko doesn't manage to clinch there - Wettermark circles away.
A left and a right from Puukko both land. Nice combination.
Wettermark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Puukko counters by clinching up.
Wettermark tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Puukko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Puukko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Puukko presses Wettermark against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puukko.
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!
Puukko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wettermarks head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puukko.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puukko.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Puukko lands a left hand.
Puukko scores with a shoulder strike.
Puukko lands a hook that snaps the head of Wettermark backwards.
Puukko lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puukko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Puukko.
A right hand to the body from Puukko.
Puukko lands a body punch.
Puukko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Puukko.
Nice body punch from Puukko - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Puukko.
A shot in the inside from Puukko.
Puukko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Puukko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Puukko.
Puukko lands a shoulder strike.
Wettermark can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petter Wettermark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puukko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Puukko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Puukko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puukko lands with a light punch inside.
Puukko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wettermarks head.
A short left from Puukko.
A short right from Puukko on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puukko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wettermark or not.
Puukko lands a right hand.
Puukko lands with a right to the head.
Puukko lands a shot to the body.
Puukko pushes Wettermark back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Puukko.
Puukko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wettermark or not.
Puukko lands a body shot.
Puukko lands an uppercut.
Puukko tries to throw a body punch but Wettermark avoids it by throwing Puukko back against the cage.
Puukko misses with some punches.
Puukko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Puukko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wettermark or not.
Puukko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wettermark.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puukko.
Wettermark looking for a takedown.
Puukko misses with a punch on the inside.
Puukko managing to block the knees to the body from Wettermark.
Puukko misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puukko.
Wettermark misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wettermark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puukko throws a punch but it's blocked by Wettermark.
Puukko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puukko misses with a punch to the body.
Puukko keeps control of Wettermark as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wettermark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puukko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Puukko.
Puukko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wettermark.
Wettermark is looking to control Puukko's arms but Puukko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wettermark has his back to the cage.
Puukko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wettermark.
Puukko misses with a punch on the inside.
Wettermark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Puukko.
Puukko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wettermark backwards.
Puukko lands a shot to the body.
Puukko misses with a punch on the inside.
Puukko misses with the head strike.
Puukko lands a body punch.
Puukko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puukko lands a shot to the body.
Wettermark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Puukko blocks it with crossed arms.
Wettermark is working for takedown but Puukko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Puukko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wettermark backwards.
Wettermark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jarno Puukko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Puukko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wettermark or not.
Puukko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Puukko pushes Wettermark back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wettermark drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Puukko lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puukko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puukko.
Puukko lands a nice uppercut.
Puukko lands a left hand.
Petter Wettermark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puukko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wettermark backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarno Puukko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Puukko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Jarno Puukko!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Jarno Puukko!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Jarno Puukko!
Jarno Puukko wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Inge Grepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Inge Grepp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunnar Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoffman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoffman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grepp.
Hoffman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grepp looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoffman is just out of range.
Horrible takedown by Grepp or perhaps it was just good defense by Hoffman which made him look bad.
Hoffman lands with a right hand.
Grepp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoffman.
Hoffman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grepp.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Inge Grepp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grepp shoots in for a takedown but Hoffman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoffman throws out a loose jab but Grepp uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Hoffman.
Grepp closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hoffman circles away.
Grepp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoffman.
Nice shot by Hoffman.
Grepp looks for a takedown but Hoffman sprawls well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grepp.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Grepp blocks a jab.
Grepp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grepp gets the takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Grepp are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Grepp landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Grepp is putting a hurting on Hoffman here, landing some big shots from side control.
Grepp is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hoffman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Grepp is breathing heavily.
Hoffman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Grepp asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hoffman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grepp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grepp postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hoffman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hoffman misses with an uppercut.
Grepp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hoffman's waist but Hoffman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grepp off to one side.
Hoffman is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hoffman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoffman is looking to clinch.
Hoffman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hoffman with a jab.
Grepp takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grepp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoffman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Hoffman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
No luck for Grepp with that takedown attempt.
Grepp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoffman.
Hoffman misses with a hook.
Grepp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoffman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman doesn't manage to clinch there - Grepp circles away.
Grepp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoffman tries to avoid it but Grepp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoffman to the ground. Hoffman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grepp on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Inge Grepp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grepp slips a jab from Hoffman.
Hoffman tries to clinch but Grepp moves out of range.
Hoffman misses with a straight right.
Grepp looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hoffman!
Hoffman wants to get back to his feet.
Hoffman is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grepp working for a submission but Hoffman is keeping him at bay.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grepp connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Grepp won't let Hoffman get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Grepp postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hoffman looks a forlorn figure.
Grepp looking for a guillotine from mount but Hoffman is having none of it.
Grepp working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hoffman is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman taking shots to the head.
Hoffman trying desperately to get to his feet.
Grepp landing punches.
Hoffman trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hoffman bucks up and throws Grepp to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Nice straight punches there by Hoffman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hoffman.
Grepp shoots in for a double leg but Hoffman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Inge Grepp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoffman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grepp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grepp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grepp keeps the fight on the outside.
Gunnar Hoffman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Hoffman.
Grepp shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoffman sprawls well. Hoffman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grepp gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoffman doesn't manage to clinch there - Grepp circles away.
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 Inge Grepp will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A big left from Hoffman misses.
Hoffman throws a hook but Grepp avoids it easily.
Grepp misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hoffman tests Grepp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoffman tries to clinch up but Grepp circles away and keeps his distance.
Grepp shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grepp passes the guard and advances to mount!
Grepp landing strikes from the mount and Hoffman is in trouble!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoffman squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Grepp connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hoffman tries to buck Grepp off but he can't manage it.
Grepp landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hoffman is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Grepp lands a big shot there that rocks Hoffman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hoffman is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grepp landing punches.
Hoffman's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
A nice elbow there by Grepp.
Hoffman is rocked!
Grepp landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hoffman is still in real trouble! Can Grepp finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grepp is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Grepp extends the arm and Hoffman is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Inge Grepp!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micle Greyci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Micle Greyci will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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190 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Silver!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Micle Greyci!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Greyci tries to avoid it but Silver manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Greyci to the ground. Greyci escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Greyci lands a slapping body shot.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silver tries to keep at a distance but Greyci has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silver wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Greyci tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silver smiles and moves away.
Silver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silver misses with a head kick.
Greyci avoids the head kick by Silver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greyci fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silver, pushing him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silver obliges.
Silver wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silver tries to circle away but Greyci has him pinned against the cage.
Silver wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Greyci has him pressed against the cage.
Greyci takes a knee to the side of the body.
Greyci with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Greyci has him pressed against the cage.
Greyci keeps control of Silver as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silver can't break the clinch.
Silver is trying to break free.
Silver tries to break the clinch but Greyci is controlling the position.
Silver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Greyci drags the fight down to the ground.
Silver throws and elbow that misses. Greyci uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silver's guard. Nice move by Greyci!
Silver wants to stand up but Greyci is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greyci wants to stand but Silver has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Greyci trying to control the position from guard on top but Silver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silver is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Greyci is controlling him.
Greyci slips nicely into half guard.
Silver moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silver keeping moving, preventing Greyci from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silver holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greyci looking to sit in guard and control but Silver gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Greyci looks gassed!
Greyci keeping full guard, as Silver tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silver accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silver advances to half guard.
Silver tries to stand but can't do so whilst Greyci controls his leg.
Greyci wants to control but Silver passes into side.
Silver has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Silver dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silver throws a head kick but Greyci moves out of range.
Silver misses with a head kick.
Greyci blocks a head kick by Silver.
Greyci tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greyci is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Greyci stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Greyci wants it to stay on the feet.
Silver with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver throws a head kick that misses.
Greyci is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silver misses with a head kick.
Greyci is breathing heavily.
Silver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Greyci avoids the head kick by Silver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silver pushes Greyci away with a front kick.
Silver scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silver throws a head kick but Greyci moves out of range.
Silver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Silver.
Greyci avoids the head kick by Silver.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silver tries a head kick but it misses.
Greyci blocks a head kick by Silver.
Silver tries a head kick but it misses.
Silver lands a head kick. Greyci smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver misses with a head kick.
Silver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Greyci closes the distance and clinches up with Silver, looking for a takedown. Greyci pushes Silver against the cage but Silver circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silver lands a head kick. Greyci smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Crunch! Silver slams his shin into Greyci's torso.
Micle Greyci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silver uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silver throws a head kick but Greyci moves out of range.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Greyci moves out of range easily.
Silver connects with a solid leg kick.
Greyci blocks a head kick by Silver.
Silver tries a head kick but it misses.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Greyci moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greyci avoids the head kick by Silver.
A head kick misses from Silver.
Silver lands with a slapping head kick.
Silver throws a head kick but Greyci moves out of range.
Greyci blocks a head kick by Silver.
Silver moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown by Silver or perhaps it was just good defense by Greyci which made him look bad.
A head kick misses from Silver.
Greyci avoids the head kick by Silver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Silver.
Silver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silver misses with a head kick.
Greyci takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Greyci stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Greyci wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Silver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greyci is looking to clinch.
Greyci avoids the head kick by Silver.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Silver.
A head kick misses from Silver.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Greyci moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Silver dominated that second 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.
Silver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greyci tries to clinch up but Silver circles away and keeps his distance.
Silver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greyci blocks a head kick by Silver.
Greyci shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Greyci is trying to control. Silver wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver kicks off Greyci and gets to his feet.
Greyci takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greyci blocks a head kick by Silver.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Greyci moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silver misses with a head kick.
Silver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silver misses the shot to the body.
Silver throws a head kick but Greyci moves out of range.
Silver misses with a head kick.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Greyci moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Silver.
Marcus Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver throws a head kick but Greyci moves out of range.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Greyci moves out of range easily.
Silver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Greyci blocks a head kick by Silver.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greyci clinches.
Silver lands with a right to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Silver is trying to break the clinch but Greyci is controlling him.
Greyci is leaning against Silver and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Silver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Greyci blocks it with crossed arms.
Silver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silver throws a head kick but Greyci moves out of range.
Greyci avoids the head kick by Silver.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Greyci moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greyci doesn't manage to clinch there - Silver circles away.
Greyci on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silver. Silver obviously looking to wear him down.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silver lands with a slapping head kick.
Greyci stuffs the takedown attempt from Silver. Silver gets slowly back to his feet.
Silver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greyci doesn't manage to clinch there - Silver circles away.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Greyci moves out of range easily.
Silver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver throws a head kick that misses.
Greyci shoots in for a takedown but Silver shows good takedown defense.
Silver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Greyci on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silver. Silver obviously looking to wear him down.
Silver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Silver misses the target.
Greyci blocks a head kick by Silver.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Greyci moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greyci stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silver.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Silver clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Greyci moves out of range easily.
Greyci is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silver tries a head kick but it misses.
Greyci tries to clinch up but Silver circles away and keeps his distance.
Greyci blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Silver.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silver looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greyci is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A big right from Silver misses.
Greyci tries to clinch up.
Silver swats away the attempt to clinch by Greyci.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greyci throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silver misses with a low kick as Greyci jumps back.
Marcus Silver is winning the standup battle so far.
Silver dives in and grabs Greyci's left leg, looking for a takedown. Greyci pushes down on Silver's head and hops out.
Silver throws a head kick that misses.
Silver misses with a head kick.
Greyci tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silver throws a head kick that misses.
Silver will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Greyci closes the distance and clinches.
Greyci breaks the clinch.
Silver lands with a kick to the temple. Greyci shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver throws a head kick that misses.
Silver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silver throws a head kick but Greyci moves out of range.
Silver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Silver.
Silver misses with a head kick.
Silver throws a head kick that misses.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Greyci moves out of range easily.
Silver throws a head kick that misses.
Silver misses with a head kick.
Greyci's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Greyci blocks a head kick by Silver.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Greyci moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver throws a head kick but Greyci moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silver.
Silver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Greyci takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silver throws a head kick but Greyci moves out of range.
Silver throws a head kick but Greyci moves out of range.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Greyci moves out of range easily.
Greyci blocks a head kick by Silver.
Silver throws a head kick but Greyci moves out of range.
Silver throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Greyci tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silver swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silver throws a head kick that Greyci semi-blocks.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greyci avoids the head kick by Silver.
Silver misses with a head kick.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silver misses with a head kick.
Silver throws a head kick but Greyci moves out of range.
Greyci avoids the head kick by Silver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Silver had his way with Micle Greyci in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Greyci tries to clinch up.
Silver throws a head kick but Greyci moves out of range.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Greyci moves out of range easily.
Silver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greyci has a takedown stuffed.
Greyci fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silver avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greyci doesn't manage to clinch there - Silver circles away.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greyci is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silver tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Silver.
Silver with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silver throws a head kick that misses.
Silver swings for the body but Greyci moves out of range.
Silver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silver looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Greyci avoids the head kick by Silver.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Greyci moves out of range easily.
Silver throws a head kick but Greyci moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silver closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Greyci trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Greyci is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver unloading with bombs!
Silver looking to control but Greyci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Greyci tries to hold on but Silver postures up.
Marcus Silver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Silver tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Greyci is looking to escape.
Micle Greyci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silver controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Silver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silver 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Marcus Silver!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Marcus Silver!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Marcus Silver!
Marcus Silver wins by unanimous decision!
Marcus Silver retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turo Naama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kujansuu (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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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Turo Naama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kujansuu!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kujansuu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kujansuu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Naama is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kujansuu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kujansuu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kujansuu lands a big uppercut and Naama crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Naama looks OK. Kujansuu waves Naama back to his feet!
It looks like Turo Naama has been cut.
Kujansuu cracks Naama with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Naama falls to his knees and Kujansuu doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Kujansuu!
Kalle Kujansuu is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asser Toropainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Tays (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toropainen comes to the cage accompanied by Paleface-Syntynyt rellestää. Asser Toropainen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Tays's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asser Toropainen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Tays!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toropainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Toropainen feints and as Tays raises his hands in defense, Toropainen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tays not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tays can do anything to dispel that myth.
Toropainen drops back looking for a leg! Tays is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tays manages to kick Toropainen off! Toropainen jumps back into Tays's guard.
Toropainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Tays is retaining full guard.
Toropainen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tays keeping moving, preventing Toropainen from controlling successfully.
Tays is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Toropainen is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toropainen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tays manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Toropainen has Tays in his guard.
Toropainen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Toropainen wants to take Tays's back but he can't do it this time.
Tays is squirming around, avoiding Toropainen's attempts to control the action.
Toropainen looking for a guillotine from mount but Tays is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toropainen prevents Tays from getting the reversal.
Toropainen looking for a guillotine from mount but Tays is having none of it.
Toropainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tays is looking to escape.
Toropainen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toropainen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tays is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Toropainen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tays is surviving well by controlling Toropainen's body position as best he can.
Toropainen trying to control but Tays is having none of it.
Toropainen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tays is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toropainen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tays manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Toropainen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Toropainen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tays tries to improve position but can't.
Toropainen has hold of Tays's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Tays seems comfortable defending it but Toropainen has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Tays is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Tays is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Toropainen couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Asser Toropainen!
Asser Toropainen retains his light heavyweight title!
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
36% |
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