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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Enok Nitti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobbie Rex Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobbie Rex Jr will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Enok Nitti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobbie Rex Jr!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rex Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Nitti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rex Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Rex Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Rex Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rex Jr cracks a nice hook into Nitti's ribs.
Rex Jr throws a combination. Nitti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nitti is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rex Jr swinging wildly here.
Nitti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oh Nitti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rex Jr lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Nitti falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bobbie Rex Jr!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ranta Ringen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Madsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ranta Ringen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Madsen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madsen throws a head kick that misses.
Ringen shoots in for a takedown but Madsen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Madsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Madsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Madsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ringen blocks a head kick by Madsen.
Madsen lands a head kick. Ringen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ringen avoids the head kick by Madsen.
Madsen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ringen.
Ringen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Madsen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ringen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Madsen but Madsen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ranta Ringen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ringen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Madsen if he has to take too many more of those.
Madsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ringen doesn't manage to clinch there - Madsen circles away.
Good leg kick by Madsen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ringen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ringen blocks a head kick by Madsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madsen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Madsen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ringen fails to land the takedown.
A lazy body kick from Madsen
and Ringen counters with a one-two to the body.
Ringen misses with a head kick.
Madsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Madsen throws a leg kick
and Ringen counters with an outside leg kick.
Ringen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ringen is breathing heavily.
Madsen slaps away a takedown attempt from Ringen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Madsen throws a sloppy head kick
and Ringen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ringen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown by Ringen or perhaps it was just good defense by Madsen which made him look bad.
Madsen scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madsen fakes the leg kick and cracks Ringen in the body.
Madsen tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Madsen.
Madsen lands with a kick to the temple. Ringen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Madsen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
John Madsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madsen lands with a kick to the temple. Ringen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Madsen misses with a head kick.
Madsen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madsen lands with a slapping head kick.
Madsen misses with a head kick.
Madsen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ringen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ringen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Madsen. Madsen obviously looking to wear him down.
Madsen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters circling a little - Madsen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Madsen, right into the meat.
Madsen has managed to clinch.
Madsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Madsen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Madsen throws a head kick that Ringen semi-blocks.
Ringen avoids the head kick by Madsen.
Ringen blocks a head kick by Madsen.
Madsen stuffs the takedown.
John Madsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Madsen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Madsen.
Madsen throws a lazy head kick
and Ringen counters with a low kick, right behind Madsen 's knee.
Ringen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Madsen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ringen somewhat.
Madsen throws the kick towards the body but Ringen avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madsen throws a leg kick which misses Ringen's front leg but catches the back leg as Ringen tries to avoid it.
Ringen tries to clinch up but Madsen circles away and keeps his distance.
Ringen shoots in for a double leg but Madsen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ringen avoids a kick to the body.
Madsen throws a sloppy head kick
and Ringen counters with a single leg into guard. Madsen didn't expect that.
Madsen is trying to keep Ringen in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madsen wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Madsen closes the distance and clinches.
Ringen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Madsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Madsen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Madsen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Madsen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Madsen looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A head kick by Madsen misses
and Ringen counters with a nice body kick.
Ringen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Madsen tries to avoid it but Ringen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Madsen to the ground. Madsen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick misses from Madsen.
Madsen misses with a kick to the body.
Madsen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Madsen staying out of range there.
Madsen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick from Madsen lands but Ringen takes it in his stride.
Ringen throws a sloppy head kick and Madsen moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Madsen misses
and Ringen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ringen passes into side control, despite Madsen's attempt to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madsen is trying to control Ringen's posture but Ringen avoids it.
Madsen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ringen. 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 one minute gone in the round.
Madsen regains half guard.
Madsen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ringen.
Madsen is looking to improve his position.
Madsen is looking to escape.
Madsen wants to control but Ringen is keeping busy.
Madsen is concentrating on defense, preventing Ringen from advancing position.
Madsen trying to hold on to Ringen's head to control him but Ringen postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Madsen wants to get back to his feet.
Madsen wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ringen blocks a head kick by Madsen.
Ringen misses with a takedown attempt - Madsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ringen avoids the head kick by Madsen.
Ringen looks for a takedown but Madsen sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ranta Ringen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ringen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ringen tries to clinch
and Madsen counters with a nice body kick.
Madsen misses with a head kick.
Madsen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madsen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Madsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Madsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ringen tries to clinch
and Madsen counters with a head kick. That will keep Ringen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Madsen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ringen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ringen blocks a head kick by Madsen.
Madsen throws a sloppy head kick and Ringen moves out of range easily.
Ringen moves into the clinch.
Madsen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ringen can't find room to land a body shot as Madsen controls the action.
Madsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ranta Ringen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Madsen.
Madsen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ringen shoots in but Madsen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Madsen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ringen tries for a takedown but Madsen circles away easily
and Madsen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ringen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Madsen can pounce on him.
Madsen throws a nice head kick!
Madsen throws a sloppy head kick and Ringen moves out of range easily.
Ringen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Madsen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Madsen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Madsen trying to control the position but instead, Ringen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Madsen into the cage.
Madsen keeps control of Ringen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Madsen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Madsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ringen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ringen tries to clinch there but Madsen circles away.
Ringen blocks a head kick by Madsen.
A head kick by Madsen misses
and Ringen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ringen.
Ringen takes an elbow to the temple.
Ringen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Madsen prevents it.
Madsen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knees in the clinch landing for Madsen.
Ringen tries to pull guard but Madsen won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ranta Ringen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Madsen breaks from the clinch.
Ringen blocks a head kick by Madsen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Madsen lands a head kick!
John Madsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ringen connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madsen throws a lazy head kick
and Ringen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Madsen throws a head kick that Ringen semi-blocks.
Ringen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ringen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Madsen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ringen blocks a head kick by Madsen.
Ringen throws a looping overhand right but Madsen ducks down to avoid it.
Ringen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Madsen throws a sloppy head kick and Ringen moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Madsen, right into the meat.
Madsen throws a sloppy head kick and Ringen moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Madsen misses
and Ringen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ringen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Madsen is keeping the position for now.
Madsen working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ringen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ringen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Madsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Madsen, not yet.
Madsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Madsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ringen is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ringen cracks Madsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ringen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Madsen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ringen's knee momentarily.
Ringen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Madsen lands a head kick. Ringen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ringen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Madsen. Madsen obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick by Madsen misses
and Ringen counters by clinching up.
Ringen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Madsen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Madsen lands an elbow inside.
Madsen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Madsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Madsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Madsen throws a sloppy head kick and Ringen moves out of range easily.
Ringen avoids a kick to the body.
Ringen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Madsen lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ringen working hard to break the clinch.
Madsen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ringen up against the cage.
Madsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Madsen drives through and clinches with Ringen against the cage.
Madsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Madsen.
Madsen moves into the clinch.
Ringen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Madsen smiles and moves away.
Madsen scores with a head kick.
Madsen clinches with his opponent.
Ringen tries to break the clinch but Madsen is controlling the position.
Ringen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ranta Ringen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Madsen breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Madsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Madsen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Madsen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between hernanes silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and hiro pongha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). hiro pongha has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, hernanes silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, hiro pongha!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
pongha circles away from the clinch attempt.
silva forces pongha back against the cage and clinches.
silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through pongha's defenses.
silva lands an elbow inside that pongha shrugs off.
pongha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
pongha takes an elbow to the forehead.
pongha jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as silva walks away with a smile on his face. pongha gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
silva pushes pongha up against the cage in a clinch.
silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
pongha takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like hiro pongha has been cut.
silva lands an elbow inside that pongha shrugs off.
pongha wants to break free but silva has control.
pongha looking to slow down the pace here.
pongha takes an elbow to the forehead.
pongha takes an elbow to the forehead.
silva misses with an elbow over the top.
silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
pongha drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
pongha avoiding damage as silva throws knees to the body.
silva lands an elbow inside.
pongha jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as silva walks away with a smile on his face. pongha gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
hernanes silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of hiro pongha.
silva moves into range and clinches up with pongha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards pongha's brow.
pongha takes an elbow to the forehead.
pongha blocks an elbow strike from silva.
silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
silva lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up hiro pongha's cut even more.
pongha has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
pongha is rocked!
pongha takes an elbow to the forehead.
pongha is still on wobbly legs! Can silva finish him?
silva creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops pongha! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). hernanes silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darrell Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Ahriman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darrell Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magnus Ahriman!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Decent striking displayed by Ahriman there.
Thomas shoots in but Ahriman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thomas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thomas lands in his opponent's guard.
Ahriman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thomas won't allow Ahriman to sweep him here.
Thomas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ahriman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ahriman keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.
Ahriman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahriman keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thomas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice jab there from Ahriman.
Magnus Ahriman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahriman punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahriman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahriman.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
Ahriman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ahriman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
Ahriman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahriman blocks a low kick nicely.
Ahriman lands a body shot.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ahriman tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ahriman to the ground. Ahriman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ahriman jabs at Thomas's body.
Ahriman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thomas's head backwards.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Ahriman.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ahriman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ahriman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Ahriman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ahriman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahriman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thomas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thomas there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Ahriman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahriman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ahriman gets caught flat footed, as Thomas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas trying to control but Ahriman is working from the bottom.
Thomas has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ahriman to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Thomas is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ahriman pulls down on the head and he's put Thomas to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Magnus Ahriman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arne Riseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Rodgers struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 266.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Chuck Rodgers looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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275 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arne Riseman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riseman stuffs the takedown.
Riseman leaves Rodgers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Riseman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Riseman trying to control from half guard but Rodgers is working away.
Riseman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Riseman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rodgers looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Riseman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rodgers manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Riseman is looking to take a break and control but Rodgers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riseman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Riseman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Riseman stands up.
Rodgers stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Riseman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Arne Riseman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Rodgers.
Riseman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Riseman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Riseman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Riseman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Riseman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riseman lands with a good body shot.
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!
Riseman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodgers, pushing him back against the cage.
Riseman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rodgers regains guard immediately.
Riseman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Riseman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodgers is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arne Riseman 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.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Riseman moves into range and clinches up with Rodgers.
Rodgers is working for takedown but Riseman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rodgers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Riseman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Riseman can't get the takedown.
Riseman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodgers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Riseman.
Riseman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Riseman controlling from mount.
Riseman raining down shots from the mount!
Rodgers is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Riseman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Riseman advances position into side control!
Riseman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rodgers has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riseman slows the pace down.
Riseman wants to control but Rodgers is keeping him busy.
Riseman decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Arne Riseman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riseman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rodgers napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Riseman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Riseman decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Riseman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Riseman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Riseman.
Riseman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riseman has hold of Rodgers's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rodgers manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arne Riseman 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Riseman digs a good hook to Rodgers's body.
Riseman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Riseman shoots in but no luck this time.
Riseman throws a head kick that misses.
Riseman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rodgers's half guard.
Rodgers is not content to let Riseman control the position.
Riseman gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Rodgers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman closes the distance and clinches.
Riseman jumps guard.
Riseman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodgers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Riseman has his foot on Rodgers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodgers works his way back into a safe position though.
Riseman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Riseman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rodgers blocks a head kick by Riseman.
Riseman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Riseman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riseman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rodgers for as long as he can get away with.
Riseman throwing shots but Rodgers is blocking nicely.
Riseman decides to return to a standing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Riseman.
Riseman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riseman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rodgers sprawls well initially but Riseman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Riseman is looking to advance position but Rodgers won't allow it.
Riseman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rodgers!
Riseman landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riseman controlling his opponent.
Riseman lands with some strikes.
Chuck Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arne Riseman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riseman controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arne Riseman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Riseman 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arne Riseman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Drakovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Jonas Angstrom (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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197 lbs
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190 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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, Vladimir Drakovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Jonas Angstrom!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angstrom shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drakovski pinned against the cage. Drakovski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Drakovski throws a hook but Angstrom avoids it easily.
Drakovski misses with a straight left.
Angstrom throws a head kick but Drakovski moves out of range.
Drakovski avoids the body shot from Angstrom.
Angstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Angstrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drakovski manages to avoid it.
Drakovski misses with a body kick.
Drakovski checks a leg kick.
Angstrom shoots in looking for a takedown. Drakovski tries to sprawl out of it but Angstrom keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drakovski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakovski blocks a leg kick.
Angstrom slips a jab from Drakovski.
Drakovski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Karl Jonas Angstrom has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Drakovski, right into the meat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drakovski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Drakovski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Angstrom throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Drakovski counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Drakovski.
Angstrom shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Angstrom prevents Drakovski from improving his position.
Drakovski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Angstrom.
Angstrom missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drakovski is trying to stand back up but Angstrom is controlling him
Drakovski is looking to improve his position.
Angstrom misses with a head shot. Drakovski uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angstrom scoring with some ground and pound.
Angstrom postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Drakovski throws a hook but Angstrom blocks it.
Angstrom with a lazy takedown attempt
and Drakovski counters with a nice uppercut.
Vladimir Drakovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Jonas Angstrom.
Angstrom throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Drakovski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Angstrom thows a leg kick but Drakovski checks it
and Drakovski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Angstrom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drakovski is fending him off so far but Angstrom persists. Nope, Drakovski circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice straight punches there by Drakovski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drakovski.
Drakovski lands with a good body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Drakovski as he connects with a hook.
Drakovski dips to his left and cracks Angstrom with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angstrom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drakovski is fending him off so far but Angstrom persists. Nope, Drakovski circles away and we're back to standing.
Drakovski connects with a nice looking jab.
Vladimir Drakovski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Drakovski.
Drakovski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Angstrom's head backwards.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Drakovski.
An inside leg kick lands from Drakovski.
Angstrom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drakovski sizes up Angstrom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drakovski misses with a head kick.
Drakovski jabs at Angstrom's body.
Drakovski cracks Angstrom with a good jab.
Drakovski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drakovski throws a sloppy head kick and Angstrom moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drakovski scores with a head kick.
Angstrom looks to land a body kick but Drakovski moved away.
Angstrom throws a solid leg kick but Drakovski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Angstrom.
Drakovski misses with a looping right.
Drakovski scores with a nice head shot.
Angstrom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drakovski.
Drakovski thuds his right hand into Angstrom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Drakovski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Angstrom pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Angstrom does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Angstrom throws a sloppy head kick
and Drakovski counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Angstrom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Angstrom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Drakovski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Jonas Angstrom's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Drakovski throws a nice inside leg kick.
No luck for Angstrom with that takedown attempt.
Angstrom doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Drakovski counters with a stiff right hand.
Drakovski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Angstrom shoots and misses
and Drakovski counters with a stiff right hand.
Vladimir Drakovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Jonas Angstrom.
Angstrom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drakovski circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Drakovski. No joy for Angstrom on that attempt.
Angstrom tries to clinch up
and Drakovski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A cross from Drakovski lands.
Angstrom tries for a takedown but Drakovski circles away easily
and Drakovski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Angstrom is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drakovski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Angstrom has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Angstrom clinches but Drakovski breaks the clinch
letting Drakovski counter with a right hand.
Drakovski jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Drakovski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Drakovski sizes up Angstrom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drakovski lands a nice looking body shot.
Angstrom throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Drakovski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drakovski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Angstrom drops his hands momentarily and Drakovski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That has opened up Karl Jonas Angstrom's cut even more.
Karl Jonas Angstrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Angstrom thows a leg kick but Drakovski checks it
and Drakovski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drakovski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vladimir Drakovski is winning the standup battle so far.
Drakovski is looking to slow Angstrom down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angstrom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A good leg kick by Drakovski.
Drakovski tests Angstrom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drakovski scores with a three punch combo!
Drakovski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Angstrom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Drakovski counter with a right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Drakovski, right into the meat.
Drakovski lands with a hook. Angstrom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Drakovski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Drakovski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Angstrom's head backwards.
Angstrom misses with a double jab
and Drakovski counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angstrom shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Drakovski kicks off Angstrom and gets to his feet.
Drakovski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Drakovski.
Drakovski sizes up Angstrom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drakovski with a hook.
A left and a right from Drakovski both land. Nice combination.
A low kick from Angstrom misses
and Drakovski counters with a left and a right that stings Angstrom.
Drakovski looks to land a combination. Angstrom sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Drakovski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The cut above Karl Jonas Angstrom's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drakovski with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drakovski throws a front kick that sends Angstrom stumbling back into the cage.
Drakovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drakovski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Angstrom takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Drakovski lands with a cross.
Angstrom shoots and misses
and Drakovski counters with a left to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Drakovski there.
Nice straight punches there by Drakovski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drakovski.
Drakovski lands an overhand right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Angstrom tries to clinch up.
Drakovski scores with a one two! Angstrom had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Angstrom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Drakovski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karl Jonas Angstrom's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Good leg kick by Drakovski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Drakovski, right into the meat.
Drakovski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Angstrom. That did some damage!
Drakovski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Angstrom can do to turn this around?
Angstrom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Angstrom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drakovski as he jumps to the side.
Drakovski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Angstrom takes a jab right on the kisser.
A low kick from Angstrom is predictable there
and Drakovski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Angstrom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drakovski lands with an overhand left.
Drakovski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Angstrom.
A lazy left from Drakovski finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angstrom ducks right into an uppercut from Drakovski.
Drakovski slips under a jab.
Angstrom misses with a leg kick
and Drakovski counters with a straight right hand.
Drakovski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Angstrom. Angstrom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Angstrom throws a leg kick
and Drakovski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drakovski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Drakovski. That's going to slow Angstrom down.
Drakovski lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheers as Drakovski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Angstrom doesn't seem phased though.
Angstrom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Drakovski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Drakovski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angstrom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drakovski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vladimir Drakovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Jonas Angstrom.
Drakovski lands with a good body shot.
Karl Jonas Angstrom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angstrom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Drakovski to score with a decent uppercut.
Drakovski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Drakovski connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by Drakovski.
Drakovski with a jab.
Drakovski lands with a shot to the body.
Drakovski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Drakovski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drakovski connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drakovski throws a head kick but Angstrom moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Angstrom.
Angstrom feints and as Drakovski raises his hands in defense, Angstrom changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Angstrom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drakovski is pulling down on Angstrom's head. It's preventing any offense from Angstrom, at least for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Angstrom's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Angstrom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Angstrom won't allow Drakovski to sweep him here.
Drakovski keeping moving, preventing Angstrom from controlling successfully.
Angstrom throwing strikes from guard but Drakovski blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drakovski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Angstrom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Drakovski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Drakovski misses with a hook. Angstrom ducked under it nicely.
Angstrom on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Angstrom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Drakovski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Angstrom walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Drakovski misses its intended target.
Angstrom fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Drakovski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Drakovski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Drakovski!
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Undercard bout
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Uuno Turpahuuro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Junk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turpahuuro comes to the cage accompanied by The Ting Tings - That's Not My Name. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uuno Turpahuuro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Junk!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junk shoots for a double leg takedown but Turpahuuro sprawls well. He's pushed Junk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Turpahuuro lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Jack Junk has been cut.
No luck for Junk with that takedown attempt.
Junk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Uuno Turpahuuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Junk.
Junk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turpahuuro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turpahuuro lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Junk as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Junk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turpahuuro but Turpahuuro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Turpahuuro throws the kick towards the body but Junk avoids it.
Junk moves out of range of the body kick from Turpahuuro.
Turpahuuro misses with a body kick.
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.
Junk checks a low kick from Turpahuuro.
Turpahuuro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Uuno Turpahuuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turpahuuro instigates a clinch.
Turpahuuro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turpahuuro pushes Junk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turpahuuro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turpahuuro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Turpahuuro.
Turpahuuro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Turpahuuro.
Turpahuuro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turpahuuro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Junk blocks it with crossed arms.
Junk tries to pull guard but Turpahuuro holds him up against the cage and eventually Junk drops back down to his feet.
Turpahuuro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junk fails to pull guard.
Turpahuuro scores a nice knee to the body.
Junk looks gassed!
Turpahuuro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turpahuuro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Junk backwards.
Turpahuuro gets through Junk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Junk takes an elbow to the forehead.
Turpahuuro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Junk.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turpahuuro.
Turpahuuro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Turpahuuro works on Junk's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turpahuuro.
Turpahuuro lands an elbow that stopped Junk in his tracks for a moment.
Turpahuuro lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turpahuuro.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turpahuuro.
Junk takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short uppercut from Turpahuuro.
A right hand to the body from Turpahuuro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Turpahuuro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turpahuuro pushes Junk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turpahuuro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turpahuuro lands with a left to the head.
Turpahuuro lands with a short shot to the head.
Junk takes an elbow to the temple.
Turpahuuro lands a damaging elbow.
Turpahuuro lands with a short shot to the head.
Turpahuuro landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Turpahuuro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turpahuuro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turpahuuro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turpahuuro lands an elbow inside.
Turpahuuro is working Junk over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Turpahuuro.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turpahuuro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Junk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Junk takes a shot to the head.
Turpahuuro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Junk takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uuno Turpahuuro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Junk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Turpahuuro digs a good body shot into Junk's ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turpahuuro.
Turpahuuro throws a leg kick which misses Junk's front leg but catches the back leg as Junk tries to avoid it.
Turpahuuro drops Junk with a beautiful combination! Junk stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Turpahuuro is looking for the KO!
Junk is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Turpahuuro! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Uuno Turpahuuro!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaw Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Canis Lupus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lupus has chosen Wolf Song as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaw Breaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Canis Lupus!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breaker misses the shot to the body.
Breaker tries to keep at a distance but Lupus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Breaker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lupus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Breaker tries to score a body lock takedown but Lupus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lupus lands a nice elbow.
Breaker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lupus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaw Breaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breaker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Breaker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lupus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lupus moves into the clinch successfully.
Lupus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lupus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Breaker is breathing heavily.
Lupus cracks Breaker with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lupus lands an elbow just above Breaker 's eye.
Jaw Breaker's cut is getting worse.
A knee to the head by Lupus.
Jaw Breaker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jaw Breaker's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Canis Lupus!
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