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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mort Kulig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Locke II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mort Kulig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Locke II!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulig tries to clinch up.
Kulig gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Locke II to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Locke II loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Locke II postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kulig is trying to control the position but Locke II postures up.
Locke II wants to control from the top but Kulig keeps moving.
Locke II decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mort Kulig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Locke II has managed to clinch.
Locke II wants to break free but Kulig has control.
Locke II can't break the clinch.
Kulig prevents Locke II from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Locke II's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kulig working Locke II over with knees to the body.
Locke II wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Locke II is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kulig lands a damaging elbow.
Locke II looking to slow down the pace here.
Locke II goes for a takedown attempt but Kulig pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Locke II moves into range and clinches up with Kulig.
Locke II wants a takedown but no success here.
Kulig keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Locke II's efforts to push away.
Locke II can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Locke II is trying to drag Kulig to the mat but Kulig just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mort Kulig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Locke II.
Locke II pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Locke II wants to break the clinch but can't.
Locke II wants to get back to striking at distance but Kulig won't allow it.
Kulig with a knee to the head.
Locke II looks gassed!
Kulig lands an elbow inside.
Locke II wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kulig throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Locke II manages to break the clinch.
Mort Kulig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kulig darts in trying to clinch
and Locke II counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kulig keeping full guard, as Locke II tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulig has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kulig knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Locke II on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulig keeping moving, preventing Locke II from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kulig wants to sweep here but Locke II controlling him for the moment.
Locke II trying to control but Kulig is working from the bottom.
Locke II lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Locke II dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kulig tries to clinch
and Locke II counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Locke II.
Locke II preventing the sweep.
Kulig keeping moving, preventing Locke II from controlling successfully.
Locke II is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Locke II tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulig is retaining full guard.
Locke II controls from within his opponent's guard.
Locke II wants to get up but he can't break Kulig's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke II with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kulig keeping moving, preventing Locke II from controlling successfully.
Kulig pulls Locke II in close to his closed guard and prevents Locke II from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Locke II wanted to stand there but Kulig had control of the position.
Locke II postures up and lands a big shot to Kulig's brow.
Locke II would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke II stands up from Kulig's guard - Locke II perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kulig stuffs the takedown.
Kulig closes the distance looking to clinch
and Locke II counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kulig!
Locke II moves to back control.
Will Locke II go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Locke II is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locke II is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Locke II lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
John Locke II has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kulig can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Locke II showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kulig's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kulig throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kulig clinches up with Locke II and pushes him back against the cage.
Kulig tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Locke II avoids it.
Locke II takes an elbow to the temple.
Kulig throws a knee to the head but misses.
Locke II's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kulig tries to clinch up
and Locke II counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Locke II.
Locke II is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kulig gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Locke II wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Locke II goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kulig prevents it.
Nice elbow from Kulig.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Locke II.
Kulig looking to slow down the pace here.
Locke II is trying to drag Kulig to the mat but Kulig just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mort Kulig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Locke II.
Kulig lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Locke II takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Locke II takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kulig throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Locke II blocks it with crossed arms.
Locke II wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulig gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Locke II creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kulig's defenses.
Kulig creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Locke II's defenses.
Locke II is trying to break the clinch but Kulig has him pressed against the cage.
Kulig landing knees to the head.
Kulig keeps control of Locke II as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Locke II blocks an elbow strike from Kulig.
Kulig has Locke II pressed against the cage, preventing Locke II from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kulig is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Locke II being controlled against the cage.
Locke II breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mort Kulig is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kulig tries to clinch but Locke II moves away
and Locke II moves into the clinch.
Locke II has Kulig pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kulig manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kulig lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Locke II can't get the takedown.
Kulig is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kulig gets underhooks to prevent Locke II's takedown attempt.
Kulig looking to throw knees to the head but Locke II is blocking nicely.
Locke II has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kulig is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulig lands a knee to the head.
Kulig creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Locke II's defenses.
Kulig scores with a knee to the head.
Locke II takes an elbow to the temple.
Locke II is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kulig lands a nice elbow.
Kulig lands an elbow just above Locke II 's eye.
Kulig dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kulig stalling in the clinch but Locke II improves position.
Kulig looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Locke II lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Locke II trying to control the action but Kulig is working from the bottom.
Locke II perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke II 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.
John Locke II is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Locke II wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulig keeps working.
Locke II content to control rather than advance.
Kulig might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Locke II wants to take a breather but Kulig is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Locke II.
Locke II shoots in but no luck this time.
Mort Kulig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kulig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kulig throws the kick towards the body but Locke II avoids it.
Kulig displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Locke II.
Kulig tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Locke II counters with a shoot takedown. Kulig fights it but they end up in guard.
Locke II passes Kulig's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Locke II comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Locke II winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Locke II!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milka CroCow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Barra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CroCow comes to the cage accompanied by Napalm Death - Twist the Knife. Alex Barra will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milka CroCow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Barra!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
CroCow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from CroCow misses.
Barra shoots in for a takedown but CroCow shows good takedown defense.
CroCow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barra dives in and grabs CroCow's left leg, looking for a takedown. CroCow pushes down on Barra's head and hops out.
Barra shoots in and drives through. CroCow sprawls well.
Milka CroCow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Barra.
CroCow misses with a body kick.
Barra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from CroCow.
Barra has a takedown stuffed.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barra.
Barra is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, CroCow has escaped the position, nice work there.
CroCow is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Barra tries for a kimura but CroCow is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barra is trying to get an arm triangle but CroCow is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barra is trying to get an arm triangle but CroCow is defending well.
Barra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barra looks gassed!
Barra working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
CroCow is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Barra has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barra is trying to get an arm triangle but CroCow is defending well.
CroCow is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barra asserts his dominance and retains side control.
CroCow throws Barra to one side and escapes!
Barra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. CroCow tries to avoid it but Barra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag CroCow to the ground. CroCow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
CroCow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
CroCow delivers a nice body kick.
CroCow lands a front kick.
CroCow misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barra avoids the head kick by CroCow.
A slapping body kick lands there for CroCow.
CroCow throws the kick towards the body but Barra avoids it.
CroCow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from CroCow.
Barra takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barra blocks a head kick by CroCow.
CroCow misses with a body kick.
CroCow connects with a solid leg kick.
Barra shoots in for a takedown but CroCow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
CroCow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barra avoids the head kick by CroCow.
CroCow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
CroCow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown by Barra or perhaps it was just good defense by CroCow which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CroCow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barra avoids the head kick by CroCow.
CroCow leaves Barra with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
CroCow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from CroCow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
CroCow misses with a head kick.
CroCow tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barra is able to avoid easily.
CroCow misses with an attempted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but CroCow avoids it really well and circles away.
CroCow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milka CroCow dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
CroCow throws a head kick that misses.
CroCow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
CroCow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barra was well out of range. Poor timing from CroCow.
Barra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but CroCow avoids it really well and circles away.
CroCow throws a nice looking combination but Barra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Milka CroCow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
CroCow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
CroCow connects with a solid leg kick.
CroCow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
CroCow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
CroCow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barra avoids the head kick by CroCow.
Barra ducks under a wild hook from CroCow.
Milka CroCow is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barra shoots for a takedown but CroCow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from CroCow.
CroCow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
CroCow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Milka CroCow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
CroCow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
CroCow misses with a head kick.
CroCow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barra shoots in for a takedown but CroCow shows good takedown defense.
Milka CroCow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Barra.
CroCow misses with a head kick.
Barra slips a straight right by CroCow.
Barra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but CroCow avoids it really well and circles away.
CroCow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
CroCow misses with a wild body shot.
Milka CroCow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Barra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but CroCow swivels and escapes.
Barra avoids the head kick by CroCow.
CroCow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barra blocks the body kick.
CroCow throws a sloppy head kick and Barra moves out of range easily.
CroCow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barra circles away quickly and effectively.
CroCow gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barra to score an easy takedown into full guard.
CroCow kicks Barra off and gets to his feet.
CroCow misses with a head kick.
Barra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from CroCow.
CroCow misses with a head kick.
CroCow is looking to wear down Barra with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barra misses with a takedown attempt - CroCow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barra throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. CroCow was covering up waiting for the punch and Barra finishes the takedown easily into guard.
CroCow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barra on the ground.
CroCow wants to stand up but Barra is controlling him.
Barra drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but CroCow manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barra has CroCow in his guard.
Barra has a closed guard, preventing CroCow from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CroCow passes Barra's left leg - he's now in half guard.
CroCow wants to stand up but Barra has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Barra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milka CroCow dominated that second round.
That's time! CroCow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from CroCow.
Barra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? CroCow is fending him off so far but Barra persists. Nope, CroCow circles away and we're back to standing.
CroCow throws a head kick that misses.
CroCow throws the kick towards the body but Barra avoids it.
Barra blocks a jab.
CroCow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barra circles away quickly and effectively.
CroCow lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
CroCow tries a head kick but it misses.
CroCow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barra.
CroCow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
CroCow lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barra takes a step back to recover.
Barra's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
CroCow throws a head kick but Barra moves out of range.
CroCow throws a shot from downtown. Barra moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CroCow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
CroCow throws a head kick that misses.
CroCow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barra can do to turn this around?
CroCow misses with a body kick.
Barra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
CroCow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
CroCow throws a right hand that Barra ducks under and follows up with a left that Barra also avoids with ease.
CroCow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch combination from CroCow misses.
Barra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Milka CroCow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Barra.
Barra scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barra seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead CroCow has recovered full guard.
Barra is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! CroCow is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! CroCow has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CroCow wants to get up but he can't break Barra's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
CroCow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
CroCow pushing down on Barra's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barra looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CroCow stands up from half guard.
CroCow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barra moves out of range as CroCow throws a body kick.
CroCow misses with a head kick.
Barra closes this distance looking for a takedown but CroCow circles away.
Barra checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barra closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Barra seems to be working for a kimura but CroCow defends the submission attempt.
Barra wants to pass the guard but CroCow is defending well.
Milka CroCow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barra looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
CroCow pushes Barra off looking to stand but Barra dives back in and keeps control.
Barra is looking to advance position but CroCow won't allow it.
Alex Barra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barra is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milka CroCow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for CroCow, 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 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milka CroCow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Stahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brand Pound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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134 lbs
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130 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunnar Stahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brand Pound!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pound looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stahl has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pound is working away from the top position though.
Stahl is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pound pulls his head out easily.
Stahl is positioning himself well to prevent Pound advancing to mount.
Stahl wants to control but Pound is keeping busy.
Stahl is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pound's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pound's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Stahl working for a choke but Pound is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stahl wants to control but Pound is keeping busy.
Stahl is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pound knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pound for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stahl controlling the position well here. Pound rolled but Stahl kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Stahl is persistently looking for the submission but Pound is defending it well.
Stahl is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pound defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Pound really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stahl. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pound fending off the submission attempt from Stahl.
Pound wants to control his opponent's hands but Stahl gets his hands free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Pound's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pound is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
A lull in the action here.
Pound wants to control his opponent's hands but Stahl gets his hands free.
Stahl has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pound trying to control the action but Stahl just sinks the hooks in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pound tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Stahl avoids the attempt from Pound to control.
Pound is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pound is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stahl wants to control the pace but Pound is squirming around nicely.
Stahl is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pound has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Stahl dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pound decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pound's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pound's back!
Stahl really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stahl is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pound defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Stahl is persistently looking for the submission but Pound is defending it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stahl has the hooks in. Pound is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahl is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pound has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Stahl not allowing Pound to control his hands.
Stahl is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pound has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Stahl is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pound is defending well though. Stahl let's go of the attempt for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pound manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stahl's guard. Nice work there by Pound.
Stahl is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stahl has an active guard here but Pound has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stahl has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Pound escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Pound!
Stahl struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pound scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Stahl dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Stahl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pound manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Stahl misses with a takedown
and Pound counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stahl!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pound avoids the attempt from Stahl to control.
Gunnar Stahl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stahl is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stahl is squirming around, avoiding Pound's attempts to control the action.
Pound lands a nice shot to the head.
Stahl tries to hold on but Pound pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pound trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pound lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pound cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pound avoids the attempt from Stahl to control.
Stahl is trying to escape the mount.
Pound lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gunnar Stahl is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stahl is looking to get to half guard.
Stahl tries to lock up and control but Pound gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pound lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stahl tries to lock up and control but Pound gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pound lands with some strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stahl wants to control but Pound is having none of it.
Brand Pound has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stahl takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brand Pound comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stahl 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Stahl!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Raid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pancho Villa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Villa has chosen Guerrilla Radio as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Raid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pancho Villa!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raid looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Villa striking off his back but it's not causing Raid any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Villa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Raid.
Villa has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Raid off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Raid takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Raid tries a head kick but it misses.
Villa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Raid slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raid doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Villa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Raid's head.
Raid wants to stand but Villa is controlling the position.
Raid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Raid is on top in guard.
Villa keeping full guard, as Raid tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villa keeping moving, preventing Raid from controlling successfully.
Raid throwing strikes from guard but Villa blocks nicely.
Raid is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Raid won't allow Villa to sweep him here.
Villa is looking to stand up but Raid isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Villa with a jab.
Raid looks to land a body kick but Villa moved away.
Raid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raid looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Raid would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Raid is breathing heavily.
Villa is controlling Raid's posture.
Raid 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.
Raid loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Villa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raid is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Villa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raid wanted to stand there but Villa had control of the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Villa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Villa thows a huge punch but Raid dodges it nicely.
Raid is looking for a sweep. Villa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Villa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Villa slips a nice elbow through Raid's hands, connecting with Raid's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Villa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Raid on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Villa trying to advance position but Raid counters by regaining guard.
Villa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Raid not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Villa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Villa scoring with some ground and pound.
Raid keeping full guard, as Villa tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pancho Villa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Raid tries a head kick but it misses.
Villa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Villa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Villa!
Raid on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Raid fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Villa avoids it really well and circles away.
Villa throws a one two combo.
Villa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Villa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Raid has escaped the position, nice work there.
Raid is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Villa off and has taken his back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Raid's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Raid working for a choke but Villa is defending well.
Villa tries to break free.
Raid lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Raid lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Villa hold on?!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Raid's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Raid lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Villa hold on?!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villa trying to control the position but Raid manages to sink in the hooks.
Raid working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Villa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Raid's guard. Nice work there by Villa.
Villa wants to stand but Raid is controlling his posture from full guard.
Raid avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Raid kicks Villa off and gets to his feet.
Raid scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Villa tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raid tries to keep control of the position but Villa is staying busy.
I really don't envy Villa right now.
Raid lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Villa hold on?!
Villa rolls, trying to escape but Raid keeps control of the position.
Villa is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Raid sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Villa taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Raid!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sleepy Stoney (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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149 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sleepy Stoney!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoney throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
King cracks a nice hook into Stoney's ribs.
Stoney on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stoney fails with a takedown attempt.
Stoney lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
King throws a head kick but Stoney moves out of range.
Stoney misses with a takedown attempt - King sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
King scores with a takedown into Stoney's guard.
Stoney looking for submissions from the bottom but instead King passes into side control.
King lands a nice forearm strike.
King throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King scores with punches from side control.
King 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.
King looks up at the clock and then as Stoney takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, King smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
King lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
King misses with the ground and pound.
Stoney manages to work his way to half guard, despite King's best efforts.
Stoney looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
King is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
King takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
King 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.
Stoney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
King thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stoney's head.
Stoney has hold of King's hands but King slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is trying to control the action in half guard but Stoney is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stoney wants to get back to full guard.
Stoney looks gassed!
Stoney trying to control here.
Still in half guard, King seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoney is looking to get back to full guard here but King has managed to pass to side control instead.
King can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stoney is looking to escape.
The referee warns Stoney that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
King avoids the attempt from Stoney to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoney is looking to get to half guard.
King scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stoney?
King scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stoney?
A nice elbow there by King.
King scoring with strikes but Stoney is staying in there.
King working the ground and pound effectively.
King is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stoney can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Stoney is trying to escape the mount.
Stoney in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stoney takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
King lands with some strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stoney hang on?
A nice elbow there by King.
Stoney in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
King working away from the top, dropping strikes.
King working Stoney over with strikes here.
King controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King scoring with strikes but Stoney is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy King dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A jab lands there for King.
King lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
King gets the takedown into side control.
King scoring with punches from side control.
King lands some shots froms side control.
Stoney takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stoney can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stoney tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stoney wants to control but King postures up.
King cracks Stoney with a big elbow.
Jimmy King overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
King controls the position.
King in side control lands a decent elbow.
King scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King working away.
Stoney is breathing heavily.
King is putting a hurting on Stoney here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stoney is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
King working the ground and pound.
Stoney tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Stoney takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Stoney takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
King working the body and head with strikes.
King landing a few strikes.
King works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands a nice forearm strike.
Check out the look on King's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
King cracks Stoney with a big elbow.
King has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stoney looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A left lands for King.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stoney can do to turn this around?
King changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stoney looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoney taking punishment in the form of punches.
A lull in the action here as King stalls from top position.
King looks up at the clock and then as Stoney takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, King smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
King landing strikes.
King scores with a couple of short elbows.
King looks up at the clock and then as Stoney takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, King smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
King cracks Stoney with an elbow. That is naaassty.
King cracks Stoney with a big right hand but Stoney just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
King scores with punches from side control.
Stoney on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
King is putting a hurting on Stoney here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stoney takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is chipping away with strikes.
Stoney takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
King passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stoney!
The referee warns Stoney that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
King controlling the pace for now.
King connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King controlling from the full mount.
King wants to control the pace but Stoney is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy King dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
King scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nice strikes from King there.
Stoney avoiding damage under a succession of punches from King.
Stoney has hold of King's hands but King slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
King looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
King wants to pass to mount but Stoney is defending the position.
King working Stoney over with strikes.
King missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
King winds up and cracks Stoney with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
King is keen to just control but Stoney is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stoney tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
King is thwarting Stoney's attempts to control the position.
King is just content to waste time from the top position. Stoney takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stoney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
King controlling from the top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
King shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
King looking to control and managing it successfully.
King trying to control but Stoney is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, King cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
King is landing with some decent strikes but Stoney is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
King lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
King lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stoney hang on?
Stoney is rocked!
King working the ground and pound effectively.
Stoney is still in real trouble! Can King finish him?
Stoney in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
King punishing his opponent with strikes.
King scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The referee warns Stoney that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
King controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King raining down shots from the mount!
King lands a big elbow.
Stoney seems to have recovered his senses.
King looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King working Stoney over with strikes here.
King landing punches.
Stoney takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoney is trying desperately to improve position.
King wants to control the pace but Stoney is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well King 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 30:24
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy King!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amin Sax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wazz Hammerfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sax comes to the cage accompanied by Infected Mushroom - Smashing The Opponent. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amin Sax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wazz Hammerfist!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sax fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sax shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hammerfist gets caught flat footed, as Sax shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hammerfist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sax wanted to stand there but Hammerfist had control of the position.
Hammerfist has his hands on Sax's head, controlling the position.
Sax trying to control but Hammerfist is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist pulls Sax in close to his closed guard and prevents Sax from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sax is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hammerfist is pulling down on Sax's head. It's preventing any offense from Sax, at least for the moment.
Sax looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist pulls Sax in close to his closed guard and prevents Sax from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sax pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammerfist is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist pushes Sax off and gets back to his feet.
Sax is breathing heavily.
Sax scores with a three punch combo!
Hammerfist shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hammerfist lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist is working Sax over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sax has his foot on Hammerfist's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hammerfist works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hammerfist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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!
Hammerfist pushing down on Sax's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sax has hold of Hammerfist's hands but Hammerfist slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hammerfist connects with a nice short shot to Sax's temple.
Hammerfist looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sax with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hammerfist drops an elbow to the side of Sax's head.
Hammerfist slips a nice elbow through Sax's hands, connecting with Sax's forehead.
Hammerfist working over Sax with some ground and pound. Sax looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sax is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Hammerfist.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hammerfist prevents Sax from improving his position.
Hammerfist trying to mount his opponent but Sax defends it.
Hammerfist 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.
Hammerfist working Sax over with strikes.
Hammerfist 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hammerfist connects with a nice short shot to Sax's temple.
Sax is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hammerfist scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hammerfist stops Sax from getting back to his feet.
Sax won't allow Hammerfist to pass to mount.
Hammerfist has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hammerfist tries to control but Sax wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hammerfist postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sax looks a forlorn figure.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sax in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sax really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hammerfist scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sax?
Sax is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hammerfist cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sax in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hammerfist punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sax tries to reverse the position but Hammerfist maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wazz Hammerfist dominated that round.
That's time! Sax's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hammerfist.
Sax tries to buck Hammerfist off but Hammerfist is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist scoring with punches and elbows.
Hammerfist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sax keeps working.
Sax takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hammerfist looks up at the clock and then as Sax takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hammerfist smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sax is looking for a sweep.
Hammerfist connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sax some visible discomfort.
Sax gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hammerfist 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.
Wazz Hammerfist has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammerfist takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sax is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hammerfist's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hammerfist's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist breaks Sax's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hammerfist working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist won't allow Sax to sweep him here.
Hammerfist landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sax's head.
Hammerfist scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist is working Sax over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sax looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist working some strikes from top position.
Sax is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hammerfist is in close to Sax's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist is working Sax over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sax wants to sweep but no luck.
Sax looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist stands up over Sax, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sax is looking for a triangle but Hammerfist pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist stops Sax from standing up.
Hammerfist is in close to Sax's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sax keeping moving, preventing Hammerfist from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist landing some decent shots from guard.
Sax looking for a guillotine here but Hammerfist defends easily.
Hammerfist stands up over Sax, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist postures up and lands a big shot to Sax's brow.
Sax keeping full guard, as Hammerfist tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sax tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sax wants to get back to his feet but Hammerfist is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammerfist passes Sax's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sax tries to roll over but Hammerfist keeps him under control.
Hammerfist stops Sax from getting back to his feet.
Sax wants to improve his position but Hammerfist is controlling well.
Sax on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sax is trying to get back to full guard.
Hammerfist working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wazz Hammerfist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hammerfist drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hammerfist lands some shots froms side control.
Sax regains half guard.
Hammerfist trying to pass the guard but Sax defending well.
Sax is looking for a sweep. Hammerfist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hammerfist slips a nice elbow through Sax's hands, connecting with Sax's forehead.
Hammerfist working over Sax with some ground and pound. Sax looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sax is trying to get back to full guard.
Hammerfist lands strikes from half guard.
Hammerfist looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sax with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammerfist lands with a punch from half guard.
Hammerfist moves into full mount! Sax won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hammerfist lands with some strikes.
Hammerfist lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sax hang on?
Sax tries to reverse the position but Hammerfist maintains control.
Sax is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Sax is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sax hang on?
Sax working to try and regain half guard.
Hammerfist landing punches.
Sax is trying to escape the mount.
Sax is working hard here to advance position.
Hammerfist working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hammerfist raining down shots from the mount!
Hammerfist lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hammerfist working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sax is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hammerfist landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hammerfist is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sax is desperately trying to improve his position but Hammerfist has a good base and remains in mount.
Hammerfist landing strikes from the mount and Sax is in trouble!
Sax wants to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sax is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Amin Sax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hammerfist cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hammerfist lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sax hang on?
Sax can't escape the position.
Hammerfist lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sax hang on?
Hammerfist lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sax is looking to improve his position but Hammerfist isn't that keen on the idea.
Hammerfist with a couple of short strikes.
A nice elbow there by Hammerfist.
Sax working to try and regain half guard.
Hammerfist dominating with strikes here.
Sax in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sax is desperately trying to improve his position but Hammerfist has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Sax that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hammerfist with shots to the head and body - Sax looks very uncomfortable down there.
A nice elbow there by Hammerfist.
Sax is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Sax throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hammerfist lands with some strikes.
Sax slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sax pushes Hammerfist off looking to stand but Hammerfist dives back in and keeps control.
Sax on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist lands strikes from half guard.
Hammerfist landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sax is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hammerfist scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sax kicks Hammerfist off and gets back to his feet.
A jab from Sax finds it's way through Hammerfist's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wazz Hammerfist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hammerfist 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 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wazz Hammerfist!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Ak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ak has chosen Immigrant Song as his entrance music. Randall Cunningham could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mr Ak's chin.
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randall Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Ak!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunningham takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cunningham is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cunningham gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ak to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cunningham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ak trying to control but Cunningham is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ak chips away with some ground and pound.
Ak drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Ak as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Cunningham screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Ak! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mr Ak!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zack McConnely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Gronholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McConnely comes to the cage accompanied by Spitting Blood And Teeth. This should be fireworks!
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zack McConnely!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Gronholm!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConnely misses with a few strikes there.
McConnely wants to clinch.
McConnely tries to clinch but Gronholm moves out of range.
McConnely throws a sloppy head kick and Gronholm moves out of range easily.
McConnely throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gronholm falls off balance throwing a combination
and McConnely counters with a nice kick to the body.
McConnely lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gronholm misses with a two punch combination.
McConnely explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gronholm looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McConnely throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown by McConnely or perhaps it was just good defense by Gronholm which made him look bad.
McConnely thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gronholm if he has to take too many more of those.
McConnely misses with a wild combination.
Zack McConnely seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnely lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gronholm circles away quickly and effectively.
Marcus Gronholm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gronholm throws a combination that misses
and McConnely counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gronholm thinking.
McConnely tries to bum rush Gronholm with a series of wild strikes but Gronholm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McConnely lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Marcus Gronholm has been cut.
McConnely throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
McConnely lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gronholm circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McConnely is defended easily by Gronholm.
Gronholm stuns McConnely with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gronholm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McConnely counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gronholm thinking.
Some wild striking there from McConnely.
Gronholm tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McConnely is defended easily by Gronholm.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack McConnely. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gronholm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McConnely.
Gronholm lands a body shot.
McConnely throws a combination that misses
and Gronholm counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McConnely takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gronholm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McConnely.
Gronholm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McConnely counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gronholm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McConnely counters with a left and a right that stings Gronholm.
McConnely tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gronholm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnely rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gronholm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gronholm blocks a head kick by McConnely.
Gronholm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gronholm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gronholm darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McConnely tries to clinch up
and Gronholm counters with a two punch combo.
Gronholm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McConnely misses with a double jab
and Gronholm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gronholm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McConnely misses with a double jab
and Gronholm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McConnely takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McConnely looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gronholm lands a two punch combo.
Gronholm swinging wildly here.
Gronholm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gronholm throws a combination that misses
and McConnely counters with a good low kick that Gronholm was not able to check.
McConnely moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gronholm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Gronholm.
McConnely shoots in looking for a takedown. Gronholm tries to sprawl out of it but McConnely keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gronholm manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack McConnely dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Gronholm's cut.
That's time! McConnely's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gronholm throws a one two combo.
McConnely throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gronholm takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McConnely throws a body kick the misses
and Gronholm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McConnely with a poor takedown
and Gronholm counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gronholm throws a nice looking combination but McConnely bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gronholm scores with a three punch combo!
Gronholm connects with a good right hand that stumbles McConnely. McConnely circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gronholm's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gronholm duly obliges.
McConnely is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gronholm lands with a big left! McConnely is wobbled badly! Gronholm comes in with a flurry of punches and drops McConnely to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marcus Gronholm!
Marcus Gronholm is the new heavyweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Weiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xande BD (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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140 lbs
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133 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carlos Weiner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Xande BD!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Weiner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Weiner.
Jab by Weiner.
A telegraphed right hand from Weiner misses the target.
Weiner misses with a looping left.
BD fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Weiner avoids it really well and circles away.
Weiner circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops BD to the canvas! BD doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Weiner keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Weiner!
Carlos Weiner retains his bantamweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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