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FFC: Challengers 48 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between AJ Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ranta Ringen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). AJ Teixeira is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent |
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Dangerous knees
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, AJ Teixeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ranta Ringen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ringen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ringen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ringen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Teixeira loads up on a big right hand but Ringen slips the punch.
Ringen thows a body shot but no joy.
Ringen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ringen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Teixeira sprawls well. Teixeira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ringen gets slowly back to his feet.
Ringen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ringen has a takedown stuffed.
AJ Teixeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ranta Ringen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ringen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ringen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Teixeira is looking to improve his position.
Teixeira is trying to maintain the position but Ringen is very close to passing his half guard.
Ringen is pressing down on Teixeira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Teixeira is holding on for now.
Teixeira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ringen.
Teixeira is trying to stand up here but Ringen is controlling him well.
Ringen controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira is refusing to be controlled, as Ringen sits in half guard.
Ringen thows a huge punch but Teixeira dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ringen is looking to clinch.
Teixeira moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ringen dives in and grabs Teixeira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Teixeira pushes down on Ringen's head and hops out.
Ranta Ringen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Ringen.
Ringen takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Ringen or perhaps it was just good defense by Teixeira which made him look bad.
Ringen looks gassed!
Ringen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teixeira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Teixeira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Teixeira connects with a crisp jab.
Teixeira cracks Ringen with an open hand slap.
Ringen slips a jab from Teixeira.
Ringen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ringen wants to clinch.
Teixeira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ringen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ringen.
Ringen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teixeira dips to his left and cracks Ringen with an uppercut!
Teixeira misses with a looping right.
Teixeira scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Ranta Ringen has been cut.
Teixeira scores with a nice strike.
Ringen fails with a takedown attempt.
Ringen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Teixeira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ranta Ringen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Teixeira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ringen.
Teixeira lands a jab-cross combination.
Teixeira stuffs the takedown attempt from Ringen. Ringen gets slowly back to his feet.
Teixeira is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Teixeira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ringen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Teixeira jabs Ringen right on the nose. Ringen blinks but takes it well.
Teixeira misses with a straight left.
Teixeira lands the left hand.
Ringen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
AJ Teixeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ranta Ringen.
Ringen is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Ringen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira misses with an uppercut.
Ringen shoots in but Teixeira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ranta Ringen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice straight punches there by Teixeira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Teixeira.
AJ Teixeira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teixeira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ringen's head.
Ringen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Teixeira scores with a nice strike.
Teixeira smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ringen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Decent striking displayed by Teixeira there.
Ringen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Teixeira scores with a nice head shot.
Ringen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ringen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Teixeira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ringen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Teixeira jabs Ringen right on the nose. Ringen blinks but takes it well.
Ringen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ringen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira scores with a decent looking hook.
Ringen throws a hook to the side of Teixeira's head but Teixeira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Teixeira lands a jab to the nose.
Ringen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Teixeira.
Teixeira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot lands for Teixeira.
Nice uppercut there from Teixeira.
Teixeira tests Ringen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Teixeira with a jab.
That has opened up Ranta Ringen's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ringen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Teixeira but Teixeira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ringen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Teixeira lands with a right hand.
A jab from Teixeira misses.
Teixeira works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teixeira lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Teixeira's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Teixeira duly obliges.
Ringen is rocked!
Ringen ducks under a wild hook from Teixeira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Teixeira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ranta Ringen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Teixeira scores with a nice head shot.
Ringen misses with a head kick.
Teixeira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Teixeira checks a low kick from Ringen.
Teixeira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ringen on the side of the head.
Ringen needs to keep his hands up - Teixeira had a free shot at his head there.
Teixeira with a jab.
The cut above Ranta Ringen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ringen fails with the takedown.
Teixeira scores with a hook.
Ringen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira scores with a nice strike.
Ringen shoots in and drives through. Teixeira sprawls well.
Teixeira scores with a jab. Ringen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
AJ Teixeira is winning the standup battle so far.
Ringen ducks right into an uppercut from Teixeira.
Teixeira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab from Teixeira.
Ringen tries to move into range but Teixeira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Teixeira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Teixeira lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ringen misses with a straight right.
Ringen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teixeira.
Ringen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Teixeira loads up on a big right hand but Ringen slips the punch.
Teixeira connects with a crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Teixeira as Ringen shoots in.
AJ Teixeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ranta Ringen.
Teixeira throws out a loose jab but Ringen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teixeira lands with a nice combination. Ringen backs away looking to recover.
Ringen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Teixeira is fending him off so far but Ringen persists. Nope, Teixeira circles away and we're back to standing.
Ringen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice uppercut lands for Teixeira. That snapped Ringen's head back.
Ranta Ringen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ringen defending well as Teixeira loads up on a big left hand.
Ringen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice shot by Teixeira.
Teixeira leaves Ringen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ringen needs to keep his hands up - Teixeira had a free shot at his head there.
Ringen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Teixeira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Teixeira.
Teixeira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Teixeira scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ringen in his tracks.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ranta Ringen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). AJ Teixeira!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edmund Blackadder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mickey Mouse has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Edmund Blackadder's chin.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edmund Blackadder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mickey Mouse!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackadder closes the distance and clinches up with Mouse, looking for a takedown. Blackadder pushes Mouse against the cage but Mouse circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mouse keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blackadder walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blackadder takes a swing at Mouse's ribcage but misses.
Mouse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mouse lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mouse cracks Blackadder with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blackadder avoids the head kick by Mouse.
Blackadder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mouse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mouse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse lands a nice shot to the body.
Blackadder takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mouse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackadder.
Mouse cracks Blackadder with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheers as Mouse lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blackadder doesn't seem phased though.
Blackadder is rocked!
Mouse connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Blackadder to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Mouse!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mickey Mouse!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pear Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akimichi Choji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Pear Bear has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pear Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Akimichi Choji!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choji shoots in for a takedown but Bear shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bear stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bear wants it to stay on the feet.
Bear goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Choji is defended easily by Bear.
Pear Bear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akimichi Choji.
Bear lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bear slaps away a takedown attempt from Choji, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Choji fails to land the takedown.
Choji shoots for a takedown but Bear saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Choji closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bear circles away.
Choji throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bear's waist but Bear gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Choji off to one side.
Choji looks gassed!
Bear gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bear works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Choji can't get the takedown.
Bear breaks from the clinch.
Choji tries to keep at a distance but Bear has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear manages to break the clinch.
Bear clinches up with Choji and pushes him back against the cage.
Choji wants a takedown but no success here.
Bear prevents the takedown attempt.
Bear breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bear has Choji up against the cage in a clinch.
Bear gets underhooks to prevent Choji's takedown attempt.
Bear's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bear fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bear closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Akimichi Choji has been cut.
Akimichi Choji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bear lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bear fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bear gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bear escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bear tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Choji fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choji fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bear fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Choji, pushing him back against the cage.
Choji tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bear's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bear doesn't manage to clinch there - Choji circles away.
Choji fails to land the takedown.
Bear clinches up against the cage.
Bear breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Choji or perhaps it was just good defense by Bear which made him look bad.
Bear lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bear clinches with his opponent.
Choji is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bear is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Choji.
Bear breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear gets a clinch.
Bear breaks the clinch.
Choji fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bear sprawls well initially but Choji persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bear is trying to stand back up but Choji is controlling him
Bear is not content to let Choji control the position.
Choji throwing shots but Bear is blocking nicely.
Choji trying to pass the guard but Bear defending well.
Choji working Bear over with strikes.
Choji is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Choji is trying to control the action in half guard but Bear is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Choji shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choji fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Choji shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bear as he jumps to the side.
Bear displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bear scores with a three punch combo!
Bear has managed to clinch.
Choji tries to score a body lock takedown but Bear shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bear stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Choji is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bear pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Choji goes for a takedown attempt but Bear pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bear goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choji shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Choji is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bear.
Bear is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bear keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Choji shoots for a double leg takedown but Bear sprawls well. He's pushed Choji's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bear scores with a jab to the head.
Choji tries for a takedown but Bear sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bear rushes Choji and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bear is leaning against Choji and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Choji tries for a takedown but Bear manages to get underhooks.
Bear manages to break the clinch.
Choji throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bear's waist but Bear gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Choji off to one side.
Bear clinches up with Choji and pushes him back against the cage.
Choji wants a takedown but no success here.
Bear manages to break the clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bear scores with a hook to the body. Choji takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Choji avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Choji scores with a takedown into Bear's guard.
Bear knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Choji on the ground.
Choji slips nicely into half guard.
Bear tries to kick Choji off but Choji keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Choji passes to side control.
Bear is pushing Choji's head away, looking to escape. Choji manages to hold on to the position though.
Choji tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Choji has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choji is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bear is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Choji should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Choji working the ground and pound.
Choji has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Choji trying to control the position but Bear is working away.
Choji lands an elbow.
A lull in the action here.
Choji looks up at the clock and then as Bear takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Choji smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Choji is working to tighten is grip on Bear's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bear has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Choji is really squeezing tight and eventually Bear passes out! Choji breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Akimichi Choji!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Filip Suligoj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Morleaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morleaux has chosen Massive Attack feat. Mos Def - I Against I as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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219 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Filip Suligoj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dexter Morleaux!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suligoj fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morleaux on the side of the head.
Suligoj with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Suligoj throws a quick inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Morleaux.
Filip Suligoj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morleaux slips under a jab.
Suligoj 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 Suligoj.
Suligoj throws a head kick but Morleaux moves out of range.
Morleaux clinches with his opponent.
Suligoj wants a takedown but no success here.
Suligoj wants to get back to striking at distance but Morleaux won't allow it.
Morleaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suligoj throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morleaux looks for a takedown but Suligoj sprawls well.
Suligoj lands a high kick!
Suligoj is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morleaux scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Morleaux moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I looks like Morleaux 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suligoj is trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Morleaux stands up.
Suligoj misses with an uppercut. Morleaux saw that one coming.
Suligoj throws a head kick but Morleaux moves out of range.
Suligoj throws a looping overhand right but Morleaux ducks down to avoid it.
Suligoj throws a sloppy head kick and Morleaux moves out of range easily.
Morleaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Morleaux throws an overhand right that has Suligoj reeling! Morleaux follows up with more punches and Suligoj is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dexter Morleaux!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Augusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torsten Ostergaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ostergaard is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Project Pitchfork - Beholder. Torsten Ostergaard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Augusto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Torsten Ostergaard!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augusto is looking to clinch but Ostergaard is avoiding it.
Augusto slips a jab and a cross from Ostergaard.
Augusto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Augusto tries to clinch but Ostergaard moves out of range.
Augusto tries to clinch there but Ostergaard circles away.
Ostergaard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ostergaard.
Augusto is breathing heavily.
Ostergaard thows a body kick. Augusto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ostergaard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ostergaard misses with a two punch combination.
Ostergaard rushes Augusto and presses him up against the cage.
Ostergaard breaks the clinch.
Ostergaard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ostergaard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ostergaard instigates a clinch.
Augusto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ostergaard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ostergaard pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ostergaard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torsten Ostergaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostergaard throws a sloppy head kick and Augusto moves out of range easily.
Ostergaard misses with a double jab.
Ostergaard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Augusto will feel that in the morning.
Ostergaard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ostergaard.
It looks like Antonio Augusto has been cut.
Ostergaard has closed the distance and engaged Augusto in a clinch.
Ostergaard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ostergaard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Torsten Ostergaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Ostergaard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ostergaard moves into the clinch.
Ostergaard breaks the clinch.
Ostergaard lands a big right hand that sends Augusto crashing to the mat! Ostergaard stays standing though and waves Augusto back to his feet!
Augusto is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ostergaard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Augusto.
Oh Augusto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ostergaard seems to be stalking Augusto here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Augusto drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Torsten Ostergaard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Okko Ukkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lalli Kuutamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuutamo has chosen Bad Company as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
153 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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155 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Okko Ukkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lalli Kuutamo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ukkonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuutamo lands with a right hand.
Kuutamo misses with a straight left.
A shot to the liver by Kuutamo. Beautiful body shot.
Kuutamo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ukkonen.
Kuutamo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuutamo swinging wildly here.
Kuutamo slips under a jab.
Ukkonen looks to land a combination. Kuutamo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Lalli Kuutamo has been cut.
Kuutamo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ukkonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Ukkonen lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ukkonen. Kuutamo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ukkonen misses with the combination.
Kuutamo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ukkonen.
Ukkonen throws the left hand but Kuutamo avoids the punch easily.
Ukkonen misses with a hook. Kuutamo ducked under it nicely.
Kuutamo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kuutamo misses with a few strikes there.
Kuutamo jabs Ukkonen right on the nose. Ukkonen blinks but takes it well.
Ukkonen throws a series of punches but Kuutamo avoids them all with ease.
Ukkonen lands a head shot.
Ukkonen misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuutamo throws a hook but Ukkonen avoids it easily.
Ukkonen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kuutamo is rocked!
Kuutamo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuutamo is still on wobbly legs! Can Ukkonen finish him?
Ukkonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuutamo fails to land with a series of punches.
Ukkonen tries for a takedown but Kuutamo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ukkonen lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Kuutamo can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Ukkonen and Kuutamo drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Ukkonen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Okko Ukkonen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Jules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augustus Machiavelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machiavelli is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by August Burns Red - "11th Hour". Augustus Machiavelli told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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21
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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26
164 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gregory Jules!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Augustus Machiavelli!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jules fakes the leg kick and cracks Machiavelli in the body.
Jules thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Machiavelli if he has to take too many more of those.
Machiavelli avoids the head kick by Jules.
Jules thumps Machiavelli with a low kick.
Machiavelli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jules is fending him off so far but Machiavelli persists. Nope, Jules circles away and we're back to standing.
Machiavelli takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jules turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jules.
Nice sprawl there from Jules as Machiavelli shoots in.
Jules lands a head kick!
Machiavelli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machiavelli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jules as he avoids it easily.
Gregory Jules has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augustus Machiavelli.
Machiavelli looks gassed!
Jules goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jules looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jules throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jules throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jules bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jules lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Jules.
Jules lands a big head kick that sends Machiavelli tumbling to the mat! Jules takes a step backwards and waves Machiavelli back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Machiavelli is rocked!
It looks like Augustus Machiavelli has been cut.
Jules lands a big head kick that sends Machiavelli to the canvas! Jules follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Jules!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emanoel Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Madsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
170 lbs
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165 lbs
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Basic striking
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emanoel Moreno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Madsen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno misses with a takedown attempt - Madsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moreno fails with a takedown attempt.
Madsen throws a head kick but Moreno moves out of range.
Madsen throws the kick towards the body but Moreno avoids it.
Moreno looks for a takedown but Madsen sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emanoel Moreno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Madsen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moreno checks it well.
Moreno fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Madsen sprawls well initially but Moreno persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Moreno is looking to take a break and control but Madsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Madsen tries to kick Moreno off but Moreno keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Moreno is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Madsen is just riding it out for now. Moreno eventually gives up the hold.
Madsen wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Madsen is just riding it out for now. Moreno eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madsen is looking to control Moreno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Madsen avoid being mounted?
Madsen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Madsen. That's going to slow Moreno down.
Madsen misses with a head kick.
Madsen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moreno is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Madsen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Madsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Madsen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madsen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Madsen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Madsen lands a big head kick that sends Moreno tumbling to the mat! Madsen takes a step backwards and waves Moreno back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Moreno is rocked!
It looks like Emanoel Moreno has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madsen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oh Moreno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good leg kick by Madsen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice inside leg kick there by Madsen. That's going to slow Moreno down.
Madsen thuds his shin into the meat of Moreno's side.
Madsen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Moreno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Madsen can pounce on him.
Moreno seems to have got his legs back now.
Madsen circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Moreno drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Madsen follows Moreno to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Madsen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Plo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Paniikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Plo comes to the cage accompanied by ISIS - Grinning Mouths. Paniikki comes into a darkened arena with his song building. N'sync - Bye Bye Bye kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Pelle Paniikki enters the cage!
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23
150 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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20
155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Patrick Plo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Paniikki!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plo throws a looping overhand right but Paniikki ducks down to avoid it.
Paniikki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Plo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Paniikki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Plo is aware though and is defending well.
Plo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paniikki is keeping the position for now.
Plo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Paniikki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plo defends it easily.
Plo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paniikki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paniikki has an active guard here but Plo has managed to pass into half guard.
Paniikki is refusing to be controlled, as Plo sits in half guard.
Plo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Paniikki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Plo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Paniikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Plo wants to take a breather but Paniikki is having none of it.
Plo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paniikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Plo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paniikki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Paniikki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Plo cracks a nice hook into Paniikki's ribs.
Plo missing with a left hand there. Paniikki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Plo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Plo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Paniikki's face.
Plo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Plo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Paniikki manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is looking to reverse the position.
Plo looks up at the clock and then as Paniikki takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Plo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Paniikki is looking to reverse the position.
Plo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Paniikki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Plo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Plo controls the position.
Plo landing a few strikes.
Plo moves into full mount!
Paniikki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paniikki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Paniikki tries to get to full guard but Plo has control of the leg.
Paniikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paniikki looks gassed!
Plo lands with a punch from half guard.
Paniikki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Paniikki actively working from the bottom here.
Plo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Plo with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Plo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Plo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Paniikki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plo wants to pass the guard but Paniikki is keeping the position.
Plo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paniikki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paniikki keeping moving, preventing Plo from controlling successfully.
Paniikki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Plo is aware though and is defending well.
Paniikki is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Plo has passed into half guard!
Plo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Plo is trying to control the action in half guard but Paniikki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Plo lands a nice short elbow.
Plo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Paniikki.
Plo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Plo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Paniikki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plo trying to control the action but Paniikki is working from the bottom.
Paniikki is looking to regain half guard here but Plo keeps moving and retains side control.
Plo wants to control but Paniikki is keeping him busy.
Plo lands a nice forearm strike.
A lull in the action here.
Paniikki is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Paniikki to see if he's OK.
Paniikki takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Paniikki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Paniikki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plo pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Plo there.
Plo drops an elbow to the side of Paniikki's head.
Plo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Plo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Plo is looking to take a break and control but Paniikki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Paniikki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paniikki has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Plo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Plo!
Plo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Plo works to advance to full mount. Paniikki defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Plo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Plo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Plo is looking to take a break and control but Paniikki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Plo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Paniikki down.
Paniikki tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paniikki manages to get back to half guard.
Plo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Plo there.
Paniikki with the active half guard here but Plo passes nicely into side control.
Paniikki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Paniikki on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Plo trying to control the action but Paniikki is working from the bottom.
Paniikki manages to get back to half guard.
Paniikki looking for a kimura from the bottom but Plo passes into side control!
Paniikki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Plo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Plo staying calm.
Plo is working Paniikki over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plo lands an elbow.
Plo scoring with punches from side control.
Plo is putting a hurting on Paniikki here, landing some big shots from side control.
Plo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Paniikki is looking to reverse the position.
Paniikki is not content to let Plo control the position.
Paniikki is looking to regain half guard here but Plo keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Paniikki!
Plo scoring with strikes but Paniikki is staying in there.
Plo looking to control but Paniikki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Plo cracks Paniikki with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Paniikki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Plo landing strikes from the mount.
Paniikki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paniikki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Plo is controlling Paniikki's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Plo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Plo has escaped and now he's on top!
Paniikki is looking for a triangle here but Plo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Patrick Plo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paniikki on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Paniikki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Plo off and has taken his back!
Plo trying to control the action but Paniikki just sinks the hooks in.
Pelle Paniikki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paniikki looking for the choke but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Plo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Plo 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 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Plo!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arni Olofson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake has chosen Roky Erickson - Bloody Hammer as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arni Olofson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Drake!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake throws a sloppy head kick and Olofson moves out of range easily.
Drake takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Drake misses with a head kick.
Jab from Olofson.
Drake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Olofson sizes up Drake with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drake misses with a head kick.
Olofson scores with a jab. Drake acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Drake throws a head kick that Olofson semi-blocks.
It looks like Arni Olofson has been cut.
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!
Olofson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Olofson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Olofson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drake momentarily.
Olofson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice uppercut there from Olofson.
Drake drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Olofson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Drake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Olofson misses with a looping right.
Drake on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good shot there by Olofson.
Nice body punch from Olofson.
Drake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drake takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olofson blocks a head kick by Drake.
Olofson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drake.
Drake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drake takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Olofson lands a glancing blow to the side of Drake's head.
Olofson just misses with a punch to the body.
Olofson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Drake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Olofson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drake. Drake circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Olofson with a nice cross.
Olofson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Olofson lands a body shot.
Drake looks gassed!
Olofson cracks a nice hook into Drake's ribs.
Olofson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Olofson lands a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Olofson there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake throws a head kick but Olofson moves out of range.
Olofson blocks a head kick by Drake.
The fighters circle momentarily. Olofson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Olofson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Olofson looks to land a combination. Drake sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A left lands for Olofson.
Olofson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olofson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Drake takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Olofson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Olofson does it's job there.
Olofson lands a jab to Drake's midsection.
Olofson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Olofson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Olofson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Olofson lands with a good body shot.
Olofson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Olofson lands a jab to the nose.
Olofson defending well as Drake loads up on a big left hand.
Olofson connects with a crisp jab.
Olofson clobbers Drake with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A shot to the liver by Olofson. Beautiful body shot.
Arni Olofson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Olofson finds it's target.
Good exchange - Olofson coming out on top.
Drake takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Olofson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Olofson lands.
Drake takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Olofson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Olofson scores with a body shot.
Drake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Olofson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Olofson avoids the head kick by Drake.
Olofson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Drake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Olofson tests Drake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Olofson does it's job there.
Olofson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Olofson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Drake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake ducks right into an uppercut from Olofson.
Olofson dips to his left and cracks Drake with an uppercut!
Drake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drake has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olofson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Drake at a distance.
Olofson scores with a jab to the head.
Olofson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drake doesn't seem bothered though.
Olofson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Olofson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Drake's head backwards.
A jab from Olofson finds it's way through Drake's defenses.
Olofson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drake doesn't seem bothered though.
Olofson tests Drake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drake on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Olofson sizes up Drake with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Olofson thuds his right hand into Drake's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Drake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Drake has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Olofson lands a nice hook to Drake's body. Drake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice jab there from Olofson.
Drake on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Olofson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arni Olofson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arni Olofson's cut.
That's time! Olofson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Drake takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Olofson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drake needs to keep his hands up - Olofson had a free shot at his head there.
Olofson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Drake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Drake takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A shot to the liver by Olofson. Beautiful body shot.
Olofson cracks a nice hook into Drake's ribs.
Arni Olofson is winning the standup battle so far.
Drake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Olofson lands a nice hook to Drake's body. Drake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheers as Olofson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drake doesn't seem phased though.
Drake takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Olofson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Olofson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Drake is breathing heavily.
Drake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Olofson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Olofson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Olofson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olofson with a nice cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Olofson.
Nice uppercut lands for Olofson. That snapped Drake's head back.
Jab, jab by Olofson - just one landing.
A jab from Olofson does it's job there.
Olofson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Drake might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Olofson has got the better of the exchanges.
Good exchange - Olofson coming out on top.
Drake on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Olofson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Olofson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Drake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Olofson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Olofson scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Olofson, as that shot connected.
Olofson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab, jab by Olofson - just one landing.
Olofson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olofson scores with a hook to the body. Drake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Olofson lands with a right hand.
Olofson scores with a body shot.
Drake needs to keep his hands up - Olofson had a free shot at his head there.
Olofson cracks Drake with a good jab.
Drake takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Drake has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Olofson finds it's way round the side to connect with Drake's head.
Olofson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Olofson punishes Drake's body with a nice straight punch.
Olofson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Olofson thuds a left hand into Drake's body.
Olofson lands a glancing blow to the side of Drake's head.
Olofson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Olofson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab from Olofson.
Olofson scores with a body shot.
Drake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Olofson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olofson lands a jab to the nose.
Drake takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Olofson 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.
Olofson works Drake's body with a nice hook.
Olofson thuds a left hand into Drake's body.
Drake takes one to the side of the head.
Drake walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the liver by Olofson. Beautiful body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Olofson, as that shot connected.
Olofson lands a jab to the nose.
Olofson stuns Drake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Olofson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Olofson scores with a hook to the body. Drake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Olofson punishes Drake's body with a nice straight punch.
Olofson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Olofson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Olofson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drake can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake walks into a left hand.
Drake doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Olofson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Drake takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good exchange - Olofson coming out on top.
Olofson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Drake at a distance.
Drake takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Olofson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Drake takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Olofson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Drake walks into a stiff left hand from Olofson.
Olofson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drake throws out the jab.
Drake takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Donk. Olofson catches Drake right on the button with a cross.
Olofson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Olofson lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arni Olofson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arni Olofson'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.
Donk. Olofson catches Drake right on the button with a cross.
Olofson throws a right hand that Drake ducks under and follows up with a left that Drake also avoids with ease.
Drake on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Drake takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Drake takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Drake throws a lazy right hand but Olofson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Olofson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drake doesn't seem phased though.
A right-left combo lands from Olofson.
Nice jab there from Olofson.
Olofson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Olofson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Drake takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Olofson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drake momentarily.
Drake throws a head kick but Olofson moves out of range.
Drake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Olofson lands a nice shot that snaps Drake's head back.
Nice body punch from Olofson.
Olofson clobbers Drake with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Olofson scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Olofson.
Olofson throws a good cross that connects.
A decent looking cross lands there for Olofson.
Drake takes one on the button.
Olofson works Drake's body with a nice hook.
Drake walks into a left hand.
Drake ducks right into an uppercut from Olofson.
Drake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Left hook, right uppercut from Olofson.
Drake walks into a jab.
The crowd cheers as Olofson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drake doesn't seem phased though.
Olofson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Olofson throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Olofson.
Olofson cracks Drake with a good jab.
Olofson lands a nice looking body shot.
A lazy left from Olofson finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Olofson cracks Drake with a right hand to the side of the head.
Olofson scores with a hook to the body. Drake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drake is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Olofson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Drake takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Olofson lands an overhand right.
Olofson scores with a one two! Drake had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Olofson lands with a shot to the body.
Olofson thuds a left hand into Drake's body.
Drake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Drake ducks right into an uppercut from Olofson.
Olofson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Olofson dips to his left and cracks Drake with an uppercut!
A jab lands there for Olofson.
Drake takes a jab right on the kisser.
Drake walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olofson connects with a jab.
Drake takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Olofson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Olofson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drake takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body punch from Olofson.
Olofson lands with a cross.
Drake takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Olofson lands a jab to the nose.
Drake walks into a straight right hand from Olofson.
Olofson lands a lovely overhand right.
A left and a right from Olofson both land. Nice combination.
Olofson connects with a body shot.
Drake takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Olofson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Olofson stuns Drake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Olofson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drake momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Olofson connects with a looping right hand.
Olofson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Olofson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Olofson.
Drake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drake there as he acknowledges the shot.
Drake is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A cross from Olofson lands.
Olofson lands a slapping body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Olofson there.
Olofson scores with a decent looking hook.
Olofson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Drake takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Olofson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Olofson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Olofson scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice uppercut there from Olofson.
Olofson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drake on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arni Olofson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Arni Olofson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Drake takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Olofson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Olofson with a jab.
Drake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Olofson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drake connects with a high kick.
Olofson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Olofson throws a good cross that connects.
Olofson scores with a punch to the head.
Olofson looks to land a combination. Drake sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Olofson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Drake walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Drake looks to land a left hand but Olofson moved out of range nicely.
Drake takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olofson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Olofson lands with a right hand.
Olofson scores with a three punch combo!
Drake is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Olofson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olofson lands a really nice looking cross but Drake seems unphased.
Olofson connects with the punch.
Olofson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Drake at a distance.
Olofson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drake. Drake circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Olofson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Olofson digs a good body shot into Drake's ribs.
Olofson misses with the combination.
Olofson lands a glancing blow to the side of Drake's head.
Olofson scores with a punch to the head.
Olofson slips a straight right by Drake.
Olofson scores with a nice right hand.
Drake needs to keep his hands up - Olofson had a free shot at his head there.
Drake tries a head kick but it misses.
Olofson lands a body shot.
Drake ducks right into an uppercut from Olofson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olofson connects with the punch.
Drake takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Olofson finds it's way through Drake's defenses.
Drake takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olofson stuns Drake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Olofson scores with a hook to the body. Drake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Olofson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drake walks into a stiff left hand from Olofson.
Drake drops his hands momentarily and Olofson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Olofson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Olofson connects with a jab.
Olofson scores with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Olofson finds it's target.
Olofson connects with a jab.
Olofson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Olofson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Drake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Olofson. Beautiful body shot.
Olofson lands with a good body shot.
Nice body punch from Olofson.
Drake on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Olofson lands a nice hook to Drake's body. Drake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Olofson scores with a shot to the body.
Olofson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drake takes one to the chin there.
Drake has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Olofson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Olofson jabs Drake right on the nose. Drake blinks but takes it well.
Olofson cracks Drake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Drake takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A left lands for Drake.
Drake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Drake walks into a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Olofson lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Olofson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Olofson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Olofson.
Olofson connects with a jab.
Olofson lands a nice hook to Drake's body. Drake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Olofson cracks Drake with a right hand to the side of the head.
Olofson lands a slapping body shot.
Olofson lands a jab to the nose.
Olofson lands a lovely overhand right.
Olofson lands a jab.
Drake takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Olofson lands with an uppercut that bounces Drake off the cage and back into rage.
Drake takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Drake walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Olofson connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arni Olofson had his way with Steve Drake in that round.
The cut man is working on Arni Olofson'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Olofson. Beautiful body shot.
Drake on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Olofson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drake.
Danga de danga de dang - Olofson scores with a four punch combination!
Olofson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Olofson lands a nice hook to Drake's body. Drake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drake takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Olofson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drake ducks right into an uppercut from Olofson.
Good exchange - Olofson coming out on top.
Olofson lands a nice looking body shot.
Drake takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Olofson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Olofson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Drake takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Drake is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nice cross by Olofson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Olofson.
Olofson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olofson thuds his right hand into Drake's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Drake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Donk. Olofson catches Drake right on the button with a cross.
Drake takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Olofson lands a slapping body shot.
Drake takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Olofson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Olofson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Olofson lands a body shot.
Olofson connects with the punch.
Drake drops his hands momentarily and Olofson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice cross by Olofson.
Olofson scores with a hook to the body. Drake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Olofson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olofson lands a slapping body shot.
Olofson jabs at Drake's body.
Steve Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olofson cracks Drake with a good jab.
Good exchange - Olofson coming out on top.
Olofson lands a nice looking body shot.
Olofson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Olofson with a hook.
Drake takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Olofson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Olofson catches Drake with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Olofson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Olofson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Olofson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drake.
Olofson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Drake at a distance.
Olofson lands a head shot.
Olofson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Olofson lands a jab to Drake's midsection.
Olofson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Olofson throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olofson lands a jab to Drake's midsection.
Olofson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Olofson lands with a straight right. Drake didn't see that one coming.
Olofson scores with a sloppy right hand. Drake should have avoided that one.
Olofson throws a good cross that connects.
Olofson throws a shot to the body.
Olofson lunges at Drake with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drake's hand.
Olofson throws a combination. Drake tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Drake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Olofson digs a good hook to Drake's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Olofson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Olofson lands a lovely overhand right.
Drake takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Olofson connects with a jab.
Drake takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Olofson clobbers Drake with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Olofson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake drops his hands momentarily and Olofson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olofson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Olofson throws a shot to the body.
Olofson throws out a powerful jab.
Olofson lands a body shot.
Olofson lands with an overhand left.
Olofson lands a nice hook to Drake's body. Drake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Olofson throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Olofson. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Olofson. That snapped Drake's head back.
Olofson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Olofson digs a good hook to Drake's body.
Olofson punishes Drake's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Olofson tests Drake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Olofson.
Arni Olofson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Decent striking displayed by Olofson there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arni Olofson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Olofson 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 50:41
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:41
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arni Olofson!
Arni Olofson retains his super heavyweight title!
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