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SFF 40: No Boundaries PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between twopak Shekur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Passanan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shekur comes to the cage accompanied by Hit Em Up!. twopak Shekur has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, twopak Shekur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Passanan!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shekur shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shekur looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Passanan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Passanan scores with a takedown into Shekur's guard.
Passanan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shekur works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Passanan forces his way into half guard.
Shekur is refusing to be controlled, as Passanan sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shekur won't allow Passanan to pass to mount.
Shekur pushes Passanan off looking to stand but Passanan dives back in and keeps control.
Passanan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shekur pushes Passanan off looking to stand but Passanan dives back in and keeps control.
Passanan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shekur tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Passanan controlling the position easily from mount.
Shekur working to try and regain half guard.
Shekur is squirming around, avoiding Passanan's attempts to control the action.
Passanan controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jari Passanan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A swing and a miss from Shekur.
Passanan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shekur is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Passanan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shekur will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Passanan lands an elbow.
It looks like twopak Shekur has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Passanan stalls from top position.
Passanan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shekur keeps working.
Shekur tries to buck Passanan off but Passanan is having none of it.
Passanan working the ground and pound from side control.
Shekur is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Passanan wants to control but Shekur is keeping him busy.
Passanan advances to full mount.
Shekur is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Passanan.
Shekur is squirming around, avoiding Passanan's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Passanan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shekur kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Passanan working for a guillotine from mount but Shekur is in no mood to give up.
A nice elbow there by Passanan.
Passanan working Shekur over with strikes here.
twopak Shekur's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at twopak Shekur's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jari Passanan!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sly Randolph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dong Quong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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180 cm
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130 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sly Randolph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dong Quong!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Quong - that will leave a mark!
Quong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randolph moves away.
Quong misses with a wild body shot.
Quong scores with a body shot.
Quong tries to clinch there but Randolph circles away.
Randolph ducks under a wild hook from Quong.
A nice leg kick lands there from Quong.
Quong tries a head kick but it misses.
Randolph darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Randolph thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Randolph moves into full mount! Quong won't be happy about that!
Quong avoids a series of strikes thrown by Randolph.
Randolph looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Randolph with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randolph looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Quong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Randolph. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quong tries to hold on but Randolph pushes him away.
Quong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Randolph landing shots from mount.
Randolph is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Randolph extends the arm and Quong is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sly Randolph!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matti Nykanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Godric Westbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nykanen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Elama on laiffii. Godric Westbrook has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Matti Nykanen's chin.
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167 lbs
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170 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Nykanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Godric Westbrook!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nykanen is looking to clinch but Westbrook is avoiding it.
Nykanen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Westbrook swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck for Nykanen with that takedown attempt.
Nykanen connects with a solid leg kick.
Nykanen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good shot there by Nykanen.
Nykanen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Westbrook swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nykanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nykanen lands a really nice looking cross but Westbrook seems unphased.
Nice uppercut there from Westbrook.
Matti Nykanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nykanen misses with a low kick.
Westbrook misses with a body shot.
Nykanen throws a head kick that misses.
Westbrook throws an overhand right that lands on Nykanen's shoulder, as Nykanen tries to avoid the shot.
Westbrook throws a big shot that misses.
Nykanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Westbrook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nykanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Westbrook swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nykanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Westbrook swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Westbrook throws the left hand but Nykanen avoids the punch easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nykanen lands a nice elbow.
Westbrook misses with the head strike.
Westbrook lands an uppercut.
Nykanen tries a knee to the head but Westbrook blocks it.
Nykanen misses with an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Westbrook.
Nykanen tries to land knees in the clinch but Westbrook avoids the damage to the body.
Nykanen pushes off an throws an elbow but Westbrook leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nykanen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Westbrook backwards.
Westbrook lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nykanen backwards.
Nykanen is looking to control Westbrook's arms but Westbrook gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nykanen has his back to the cage.
Westbrook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nykanen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Westbrook's face.
Westbrook managing to block the knees to the body from Nykanen.
Nykanen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Westbrook has a couple of punches blocked by Nykanen.
Nykanen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nykanen blocks an uppercut.
Nykanen tries a knee to the head but Westbrook blocks it.
Westbrook misses with the head strike.
Westbrook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nykanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Westbrook softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nykanen throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nykanen throws an elbow but misses.
Westbrook lands a shoulder strike.
Nykanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Westbrook.
Westbrook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nykanen trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nykanen.
Nykanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nykanen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nykanen misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nykanen.
Nykanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Nykanen.
Nykanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Westbrook's elbow.
Westbrook avoiding damage as Nykanen throws knees to the body.
Westbrook misses with the head strike.
Nykanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nykanen tries to land knees in the clinch but Westbrook avoids the damage to the body.
Westbrook lands with a short shot to the head.
Westbrook lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nykanen.
Nykanen is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nykanen takes a shot to the head.
Westbrook misses with a punch on the inside.
Westbrook lands an uppercut.
Nykanen misses with a knee strike.
Westbrook lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Westbrook.
Nykanen is rocked!
Westbrook lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Westbrook lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Nykanen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice right hand lands inside from Westbrook.
Westbrook misses with the head strike.
Westbrook blocks the elbow strike.
Nykanen has a couple of punches blocked by Westbrook.
Westbrook lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Nykanen to his knees! Westbrook keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Godric Westbrook!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jere Ruutikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hektor Bombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hektor Bombard is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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195 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jere Ruutikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hektor Bombard!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombard is looking to clinch.
Bombard lands with an uppercut that bounces Ruutikainen off the cage and back into rage.
Ruutikainen throws a body punch but Bombard moves out of range.
Bombard moves into the clinch.
Bombard has Ruutikainen pressed against the cage.
Ruutikainen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ruutikainen tries to throw a body punch but Bombard avoids it by throwing Ruutikainen back against the cage.
Bombard lands an uppercut.
Bombard misses with a punch to the body.
Bombard is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from Bombard.
Ruutikainen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bombard digs a right hand underneath Ruutikainen's ribcage. Ruutikainen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bombard prevents a body shot from Ruutikainen.
Bombard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruutikainen backwards.
Bombard stalls.
Bombard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bombard cracks Ruutikainen with a nice body shot.
Bombard pushes Ruutikainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Bombard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bombard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bombard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruutikainen backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Bombard.
Bombard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ruutikainen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bombard.
Ruutikainen is breathing heavily.
Bombard lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombard breaks the clinch.
Bombard scores with a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Bombard.
Bombard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruutikainen on the side of the head.
Ruutikainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bombard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruutikainen. Ruutikainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ruutikainen is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crack! Bombard connects with the perfect overhand right and Ruutikainen falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Bombard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hektor Bombard!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vrag Stremnyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Victorino (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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231 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vrag Stremnyu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vitor Victorino!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Victorino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stremnyu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Vitor Victorino has been cut.
Stremnyu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Victorino backs up against the cage.
Stremnyu jabs Victorino right on the nose. Victorino blinks but takes it well.
Victorino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stremnyu looks to land a combination. Victorino sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Victorino.
Stremnyu cracks Victorino with a good jab.
Stremnyu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Victorino circles away quickly and effectively.
Stremnyu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stremnyu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Victorino.
Stremnyu misses with a double jab.
Stremnyu swinging wildly here.
An inside leg kick lands from Victorino.
Victorino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stremnyu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Victorino backs up against the cage.
That has opened up Vitor Victorino's cut even more.
A solid body kick from Victorino.
Stremnyu is breathing heavily.
Stremnyu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Stremnyu.
Victorino misses with a wild body shot.
Victorino dodges the punch combination from Stremnyu.
Stremnyu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Victorino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stremnyu misses with a wild combination.
Stremnyu throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Stremnyu misses.
Stremnyu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Victorino fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stremnyu is out of range.
Victorino misses with a kick to the body.
Victorino throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stremnyu fails to land with a series of punches.
Victorino tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stremnyu is able to avoid easily.
Victorino is looking to chop away at Stremnyu's legs.
Victorino scores with a leg kick.
Stremnyu misses with a few strikes there.
A leg kick checked by Stremnyu.
A combination from Stremnyu does no damage.
Victorino ducks right into an uppercut from Stremnyu.
Stremnyu throws a one two combo.
Victorino tries to land a leg kick but Stremnyu saw it coming and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Stremnyu blocks the leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stremnyu!
Stremnyu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The cut above Vitor Victorino's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A punch combination from Stremnyu misses.
Vrag Stremnyu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stremnyu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Stremnyu coming out on top.
Vitor Victorino's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Stremnyu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stremnyu.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vitor Victorino's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vrag Stremnyu!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter O Hanrahahanrahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Story (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Hanrahahanrahan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gorilla Biscuits - New Direction. Peter O Hanrahahanrahan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Counter striker
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter O Hanrahahanrahan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nick Story!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Story blocks the body kick.
Story missing with a left hand there. O Hanrahahanrahan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Story swats away the attempt to clinch by O Hanrahahanrahan.
Story misses the jab.
O Hanrahahanrahan moves in looking to clinch but Story pushes him off.
Story swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Story misses the jab.
Story looks to land a left hand but O Hanrahahanrahan moved out of range nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from O Hanrahahanrahan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Story has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Story and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
O Hanrahahanrahan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Story pinned against the cage. Story gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Story throws an overhand right that lands on O Hanrahahanrahan's shoulder, as O Hanrahahanrahan tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Story gets cracked with a nice right hand there by O Hanrahahanrahan.
Story moves out of range as O Hanrahahanrahan throws a body kick.
O Hanrahahanrahan shoots in for a takedown but Story shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Hanrahahanrahan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Story is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Story misses with a hook.
O Hanrahahanrahan slips a straight right by Story.
Peter O Hanrahahanrahan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Hanrahahanrahan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Story paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Hanrahahanrahan tries to close the distance and clinch but Story swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Story misses with a straight left.
Story swats away the attempt to clinch by O Hanrahahanrahan.
A telegraphed right hand from Story misses the target.
Story throws a hook to the side of O Hanrahahanrahan's head but O Hanrahahanrahan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Hanrahahanrahan looks to land a combination. Story sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
O Hanrahahanrahan feints and as Story raises his hands in defense, O Hanrahahanrahan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Story can do anything to dispel that myth.
O Hanrahahanrahan is looking to work some ground and pound but Story has wrist control.
O Hanrahahanrahan passes Story's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Hanrahahanrahan trying to control the action but Story is working from the bottom.
O Hanrahahanrahan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Story is just riding it out for now. O Hanrahahanrahan eventually gives up the hold.
O Hanrahahanrahan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Story sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Story wants to get back to full guard.
Story moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Hanrahahanrahan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and O Hanrahahanrahan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
O Hanrahahanrahan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Story dives on top into guard.
O Hanrahahanrahan 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as O Hanrahahanrahan holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
Story stays in close to O Hanrahahanrahan's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Story looking to sit in guard and control but O Hanrahahanrahan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
O Hanrahahanrahan tries to free his leg and advance position but Story is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Story keeping moving, preventing O Hanrahahanrahan from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter O Hanrahahanrahan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
O Hanrahahanrahan misses with a takedown attempt - Story sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
O Hanrahahanrahan thows a body shot but no joy.
O Hanrahahanrahan closes the distance and pushes Story back into the cage.
O Hanrahahanrahan breaks from the clinch.
Story throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Hanrahahanrahan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Hanrahahanrahan moves away from the strike by Story.
Story pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Hanrahahanrahan lunges at Story with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Story's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Hanrahahanrahan tries to close the distance and clinch but Story swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Story circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Hanrahahanrahan shoots in and drives through. Story sprawls well.
O Hanrahahanrahan slips a jab from Story.
Story misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Hanrahahanrahan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter O Hanrahahanrahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Hanrahahanrahan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Story swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Hanrahahanrahan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
O Hanrahahanrahan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
O Hanrahahanrahan slips under a jab.
O Hanrahahanrahan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Story throws out the jab.
O Hanrahahanrahan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Story paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peter O Hanrahahanrahan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Hanrahahanrahan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
O Hanrahahanrahan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Story gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Story wants to control but O Hanrahahanrahan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Story is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but O Hanrahahanrahan is staying active.
O Hanrahahanrahan seems to be working for a kimura but Story defends the submission attempt.
Story controlling the position well.
Story wants to improve his position but O Hanrahahanrahan is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Hanrahahanrahan is keen to just control but Story is a slippery customer.
Story tries to roll over but O Hanrahahanrahan keeps him under control.
O Hanrahahanrahan tries to pass to full mount but Story defends it.
O Hanrahahanrahan seems to be working for a kimura but Story defends the submission attempt.
O Hanrahahanrahan is just content to waste time from the top position. Story takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
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.
Story seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
O Hanrahahanrahan trying to control but Story is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Hanrahahanrahan is really struggling to control Story but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Story is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter O Hanrahahanrahan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Story missing with a left hand there. O Hanrahahanrahan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Hanrahahanrahan fails with an attempt to clinch.
O Hanrahahanrahan tries to close the distance and clinch but Story swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Hanrahahanrahan ducks under a wild hook from Story.
O Hanrahahanrahan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Story.
O Hanrahahanrahan fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Hanrahahanrahan doesn't manage to clinch there - Story circles away.
O Hanrahahanrahan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Story circles away.
O Hanrahahanrahan moves in looking to clinch but Story pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Story misses with a looping left.
O Hanrahahanrahan tries to clinch but Story is having none of it.
Story throws out a loose jab but O Hanrahahanrahan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Story checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Hanrahahanrahan moves out of range of the strikes.
O Hanrahahanrahan is looking to clinch but Story is avoiding it.
Story is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Hanrahahanrahan.
Story misses with an uppercut. O Hanrahahanrahan saw that one coming.
O Hanrahahanrahan lands a nice shot that snaps Story's head back.
O Hanrahahanrahan blocks a jab.
O Hanrahahanrahan drives through and clinches with Story against the cage.
O Hanrahahanrahan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
O Hanrahahanrahan 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.
Story keeping full guard, as O Hanrahahanrahan tries to pass.
Story tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Hanrahahanrahan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Story is keeping the position for now.
O Hanrahahanrahan forces his way into half guard.
Story is staying active underneath O Hanrahahanrahan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Story has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. O Hanrahahanrahan is working away from the top position though.
Story slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
O Hanrahahanrahan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Hanrahahanrahan pushing down on Story's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Story controlling the position well.
O Hanrahahanrahan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Story keeps working.
Story blocking the ground and pound attempt from O Hanrahahanrahan.
O Hanrahahanrahan trying to control from half guard but Story is working away.
O Hanrahahanrahan is just content to waste time from the top position. Story takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
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.
Story wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
O Hanrahahanrahan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Story swivels though and keeps the full guard.
O Hanrahahanrahan trying to control the position from guard on top but Story is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
O Hanrahahanrahan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Story is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter O Hanrahahanrahan clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Story checks a low kick from O Hanrahahanrahan.
O Hanrahahanrahan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Story.
Story swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Story misses with a straight left.
O Hanrahahanrahan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Story.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from O Hanrahahanrahan.
Story defends well against a solid takedown attempt from O Hanrahahanrahan.
O Hanrahahanrahan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Story paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Story misses the jab.
Story throws a shot from downtown. O Hanrahahanrahan moves away and avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by O Hanrahahanrahan.
Story throws a jab when O Hanrahahanrahan was well out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Story as O Hanrahahanrahan shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Story shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Story pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Hanrahahanrahan is keeping the position for now.
O Hanrahahanrahan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
O Hanrahahanrahan controlling from the full mount.
Story is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Hanrahahanrahan looking to secure an arm triangle but Story defends it well.
O Hanrahahanrahan wants to control the pace but Story is squirming around nicely.
O Hanrahahanrahan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Story tries to lock up and control but O Hanrahahanrahan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
O Hanrahahanrahan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Story is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Story looking to pass the guard.
Story is in close to O Hanrahahanrahan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Story passes O Hanrahahanrahan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four 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.
Story thows a huge punch but O Hanrahahanrahan dodges it nicely.
O Hanrahahanrahan moves into full guard.
Story trying to control but O Hanrahahanrahan is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Story won't allow O Hanrahahanrahan to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Story dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
O Hanrahahanrahan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
O Hanrahahanrahan misses with a takedown
and Story counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
O Hanrahahanrahan trying to hold on to Story's head to control him but Story postures up.
Story throwing shots but O Hanrahahanrahan is blocking nicely.
Story is keen to just control but O Hanrahahanrahan is a slippery customer.
Story prevents O Hanrahahanrahan from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Hanrahahanrahan wants to control but Story is keeping busy.
O Hanrahahanrahan is staying active underneath Story, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
O Hanrahahanrahan is holding on to half guard well.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Story is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Hanrahahanrahan.
O Hanrahahanrahan with a poor takedown
and Story counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Story not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
O Hanrahahanrahan wants to control but Story passes easily into half guard.
Story misses with a head shot. O Hanrahahanrahan uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Hanrahahanrahan keeping full guard, as Story tries to pass.
Story must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Story is stalling in the full guard.
Peter O Hanrahahanrahan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O Hanrahahanrahan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nick Story has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
O Hanrahahanrahan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
O Hanrahahanrahan moves into full mount! Story won't be happy about that!
O Hanrahahanrahan tries to control but Story wriggling away.
O Hanrahahanrahan throwing strikes here but Story is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Story comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think O Hanrahahanrahan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:47
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter O Hanrahahanrahan!
Peter O Hanrahahanrahan retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killer Heat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killer Heat has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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275 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Killer Heat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Dover!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dover tries to clinch there but Heat circles away.
Heat shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Heat keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dover's head.
Heat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Heat 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.
Dover keeping full guard, as Heat tries to pass.
Heat with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Heat trying to control the position from guard on top but Dover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dover tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Heat with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dover wants to sweep here but Heat controlling him for the moment.
Dover is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Heat gets to his feet and stands over Dover, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Dover felt that one! Heat unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Dover from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Heat!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jori Jujipallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Vanhala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jujipallo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Mean Kitty Song . Vanhala is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bad Religion - Generator. Ari Vanhala is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jori Jujipallo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ari Vanhala!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jujipallo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vanhala.
Vanhala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot lands for Vanhala.
Jujipallo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vanhala.
Vanhala scores with a hook to the body. Jujipallo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jujipallo avoids the body shot from Vanhala.
Horrible takedown by Jujipallo or perhaps it was just good defense by Vanhala which made him look bad.
Vanhala lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanhala stuffs the takedown attempt from Jujipallo. Jujipallo gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Vanhala. No joy for Jujipallo on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jori Jujipallo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jujipallo slips a jab from Vanhala.
Vanhala throws a shot from downtown. Jujipallo moves away and avoids it.
Jujipallo fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vanhala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jujipallo looks for a takedown but Vanhala sprawls well.
Jujipallo has a takedown stuffed.
Vanhala looks to throw the jab but Jujipallo is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jujipallo moves away from the strike by Vanhala.
Jujipallo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vanhala circles away.
Vanhala throws a series of punches but Jujipallo avoids them all with ease.
Jujipallo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vanhala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jujipallo shoots in for a double leg but Vanhala sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vanhala scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Vanhala.
Jujipallo moves away from the strike by Vanhala.
Ari Vanhala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanhala tries to sprawl but Jujipallo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vanhala tries to roll over but Jujipallo keeps him under control.
Jujipallo trying to control the action but Vanhala is working from the bottom.
Jujipallo is working for an americana but Vanhala has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Jujipallo was thinking about the submission.
Vanhala managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Vanhala dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jujipallo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vanhala fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jujipallo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jujipallo shoots in for a double leg but Vanhala sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jujipallo moves away from the strike by Vanhala.
Jujipallo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanhala swinging wildly here.
Vanhala listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vanhala lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jujipallo at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vanhala throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanhala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Vanhala misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanhala misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vanhala connects with a looping right hand.
Vanhala comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vanhala darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vanhala misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Vanhala misses.
Vanhala 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanhala just misses with a punch to the body.
Vanhala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vanhala connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vanhala punishes Jujipallo's body with a nice straight punch.
Jujipallo shoots in and drives through. Vanhala sprawls well.
Vanhala scores with a hook.
Vanhala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanhala throws a body punch but Jujipallo moves out of range.
Vanhala throws a lazy right hand but Jujipallo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jujipallo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ari Vanhala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jujipallo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jori Jujipallo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanhala lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanhala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jujipallo moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Vanhala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jujipallo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vanhala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jujipallo was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanhala.
Vanhala fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jujipallo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice takedown defense from Vanhala. No joy for Jujipallo on that attempt.
Jujipallo takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanhala smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jujipallo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vanhala circles away.
Jujipallo slips a jab and a cross from Vanhala.
Jujipallo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horrible takedown by Jujipallo or perhaps it was just good defense by Vanhala which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jori Jujipallo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanhala scores with a hook to the body. Jujipallo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jujipallo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanhala.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jujipallo fails with a takedown attempt.
Vanhala's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Vanhala duly obliges.
Jujipallo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vanhala throws a shot from downtown. Jujipallo moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jujipallo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vanhala tries to get to full guard but Jujipallo has control of the leg.
Vanhala is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jujipallo 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.
Ari Vanhala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vanhala tries to get to full guard but Jujipallo has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jujipallo trying to control from half guard but Vanhala is working away.
Vanhala trying to control here.
Jujipallo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vanhala does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vanhala makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vanhala.
Vanhala seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vanhala's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jujipallo tries to free his leg and advance position but Vanhala is retaining full guard.
Jori Jujipallo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vanhala is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ari Vanhala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vanhala 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 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ari Vanhala!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Walls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walls comes to the cage accompanied by Last Resort - Papa Roach. Slade Wilson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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283 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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250 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brandon Walls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown. Walls tries to sprawl out of it but Wilson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walls manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walls connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Slade Wilson has been cut.
Walls tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walls closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Walls cracks Wilson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Walls has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wilson to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walls throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walls throws a right and a left that Wilson avoids nicely.
Wilson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walls moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brandon Walls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walls connects with a looping right hand.
Walls lands a big uppercut and Wilson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wilson looks OK. Walls waves Wilson back to his feet!
Wilson is rocked!
Wilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walls.
Wilson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walls sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Walls moved out of range nicely.
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walls was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
Walls throws a hook but Wilson blocks it.
Walls misses with a looping left.
Walls looks to throw the jab but Wilson is out of range.
Wilson lands a slapping body shot.
Wilson shoots in and bounces Walls off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wilson throwing strikes from guard but Walls blocks nicely.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Walls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wilson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Walls manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wilson has Walls in his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wilson trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wilson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Walls is looking to improve his position but Wilson isn't that keen on the idea.
Walls wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wilson.
Walls wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wilson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilson cracks Walls with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wilson throws some wild stikes that Walls manages to avoid easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson looking to control but Walls is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wilson content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Walls dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slade Wilson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wilson throws a series of punches but Walls avoids them all with ease.
Wilson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ground and pound from Wilson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Wilson lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walls is not content to let Wilson control the position.
The strikes coming from Wilson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wilson happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson trying to control the position but Walls is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Walls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilson is trying to get an arm triangle but Walls is defending well.
Wilson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wilson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson trying to control the position but Walls is working away.
Wilson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Walls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sloppy strikes there by Wilson.
Wilson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Walls rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wilson's guard! Nice work there by Walls!
Wilson has his hands on Walls's head, controlling the position.
Walls knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilson on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slade Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Slade Wilson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Walls connects with a single shot there.
Walls doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Walls swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Walls takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilson lands with a shot to the body.
Wilson has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walls lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Wilson.
Wilson digs a right hand into Walls's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walls's gas tank.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wilson pushes Walls back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wilson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wilson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wilson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walls backwards.
A hook to the body from Wilson.
Wilson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilson.
Wilson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Wilson.
Wilson is stalling here.
Wilson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Wilson as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Wilson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Good body shot from Wilson.
Walls being controlled against the cage.
Wilson lands a body shot.
Wilson has Walls pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wilson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Walls tumbling to the mat - Wilson dives into Walls's guard.
Wilson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wilson 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
Walls keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Walls keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Slade Wilson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilson shoots in for a double leg but Walls sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wilson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Walls to score with a decent uppercut.
Walls is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wilson moves forwards but Walls connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Walls lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brandon Walls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walls misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walls cracks Wilson with a right hand to the side of the head.
That has opened up Slade Wilson's cut even more.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wilson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Walls fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wilson on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Walls finds it's target.
Brandon Walls is winning the standup battle so far.
Walls scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Walls fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Walls misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Walls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walls moves away.
Wilson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Walls swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wilson.
Walls throws a looping overhand right but Wilson ducks down to avoid it.
Walls clinches but Wilson breaks the clinch
and Wilson counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Donk. Walls catches Wilson right on the button with a cross.
Walls lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The cut above Slade Wilson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walls.
Wilson misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slade Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wilson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slade Wilson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jozka Kruty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Jabez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jozka Kruty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Jabez!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jabez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jabez wants to clinch up but Kruty keeps it at a distance.
Jabez blocks a head kick by Kruty.
Jabez tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jabez tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kruty throws a sloppy head kick and Jabez moves out of range easily.
Kruty looks to land a body kick but Jabez moved away.
Kruty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jabez tries to clinch but Kruty moves out of range.
Jabez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kruty paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jabez wants to clinch.
Kruty keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kruty circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kruty turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jabez moves in looking to clinch but Kruty pushes him off.
Jabez moves in looking to clinch but Kruty pushes him off.
Jabez is looking to clinch but Kruty is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jabez doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruty circles away.
Jabez tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jabez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kruty swats away the attempt to clinch by Jabez.
Jabez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jabez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kruty paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jabez tries to clinch there but Kruty circles away.
Jabez is looking to clinch.
Kruty tries to land a front kick but Jabez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kruty circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kruty throws a leg kick but Jabez checks it.
Kruty keeps the fight on the outside.
Jabez takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like David Jabez has been cut.
Kruty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
David Jabez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabez is looking to clinch.
Jabez tries to clinch but Kruty moves out of range.
Jabez tries to clinch up.
Kruty swats away the attempt to clinch by Jabez.
Kruty motions for Jabez to come forward. Kruty throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Kruty.
Jabez doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruty circles away.
Jabez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kruty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruty fakes the leg kick and cracks Jabez in the body.
Jabez wants to clinch.
Jabez is looking to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kruty.
Jabez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kruty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jabez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kruty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruty throws a sloppy head kick and Jabez moves out of range easily.
Kruty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jabez is looking to clinch.
Kruty swats away the attempt to clinch by Jabez.
Jabez wants to clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jabez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kruty - the referee stops the clock and Jabez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kruty. Jabez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jabez tries to clinch but Kruty is having none of it.
Kruty keeps the fight on the outside.
Jabez tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kruty looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kruty.
Jabez looks gassed!
Jabez tries to clinch but Kruty moves out of range.
Jabez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jabez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kruty connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabez tries to clinch but Kruty moves out of range.
Jabez wants to clinch up but Kruty keeps it at a distance.
Jabez avoids the head kick by Kruty.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kruty!
Kruty scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jabez tries to clinch up.
Kruty pushes Jabez away with a front kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruty.
Jabez takes a kick to the side of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kruty.
Jabez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kruty looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jabez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kruty throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kruty lands a head kick. Jabez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kruty goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jabez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jozka Kruty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Jabez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kruty scoring well with a low kick there.
Jabez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jabez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jabez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jabez tries to clinch up.
Kruty lands a head kick. Jabez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jabez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kruty cracks the inside of Jabez's front leg.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kruty.
Kruty throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kruty explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
David Jabez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kruty.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kruty.
An inside leg kick lands from Kruty.
Jabez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jabez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruty.
Kruty turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kruty turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jabez is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruty can pounce on him.
Kruty throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jabez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kruty - that will leave a mark!
Kruty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jabez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kruty throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruty. That's going to slow Jabez down.
Good leg kick by Kruty there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kruty lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jabez will feel that in the morning.
Kruty throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jabez's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruty scores with a kick to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruty.
Kruty fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jabez.
Kruty thumps Jabez with a low kick.
Jabez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruty.
Kruty lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jozka Kruty is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruty thumps Jabez with a low kick.
Kruty dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jabez. That did some damage!
Kruty has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jabez avoids the head kick by Kruty.
Kruty throws a head kick that Jabez semi-blocks.
A head kick from Kruty lands but Jabez takes it in his stride.
Good leg kick by Kruty there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kruty throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kruty lands a high kick!
Kruty keeps Jabez at a distance using the push kick.
Kruty lands with a kick to the temple. Jabez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jabez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruty. Kruty obviously looking to wear him down.
Kruty throws a head kick that Jabez semi-blocks.
Kruty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jabez can do to turn this around?
Kruty throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruty throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kruty lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kruty lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jabez takes a step back to recover.
Jabez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kruty.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kruty.
Kruty lands a front kick.
Kruty scoring well with a low kick there.
Kruty connects with a high kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kruty - that will leave a mark!
Jabez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kruty lands a high kick!
Jabez moves in looking to clinch but Kruty pushes him off.
Kruty throws a leg kick which misses Jabez's front leg but catches the back leg as Jabez tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jabez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruty dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jabez. That did some damage!
Kruty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jabez wants to clinch up but Kruty keeps it at a distance.
Kruty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruty lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jabez's sensitive parts.
Kruty throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruty.
Jabez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kruty connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kruty throws a leg kick which misses Jabez's front leg but catches the back leg as Jabez tries to avoid it.
Kruty scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kruty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kruty throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jabez.
Kruty swats away the attempt to clinch by Jabez.
Kruty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jozka Kruty dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Jabez'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kruty lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jabez's sensitive parts.
Jabez wants to clinch up but Kruty keeps it at a distance.
Kruty lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jabez blocks a leg kick.
Jabez tries to clinch there but Kruty circles away.
Jabez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kruty tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jabez throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Kruty.
Jabez misses with a punch on the inside.
Jabez managing to block the knees to the body from Kruty.
Kruty looking to throw knees to the head but Jabez is blocking nicely.
Kruty tries to land a knee to the head but Jabez blocks with his arms.
Jabez throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruty.
Kruty lands a right hand.
Jabez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jabez misses with the head strike.
Kruty lands a body punch.
Jabez blocking some punches.
Jabez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jabez takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kruty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruty misses with a knee strike.
Kruty tries to land knees in the clinch but Jabez avoids the damage to the body.
Jabez gets through Kruty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruty lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kruty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body kick there by Kruty.
Jabez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruty.
Kruty lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jabez takes a step back to recover.
Kruty lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jabez tries to clinch there but Kruty circles away.
Kruty lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kruty scores with a leg kick.
Kruty throws a sloppy head kick and Jabez moves out of range easily.
Kruty lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruty. That's going to slow Jabez down.
Kruty connects with a solid leg kick.
David Jabez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruty.
Good leg kick by Kruty there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kruty lands with a kick to the temple. Jabez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jabez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruty. Kruty obviously looking to wear him down.
Kruty throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kruty lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kruty lands a front kick.
Kruty throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kruty throws a nice head kick!
Jabez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jabez is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Kruty.
Jabez is looking to clinch but Kruty is avoiding it.
Good leg kick by Kruty there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabez moves in looking to clinch but Kruty pushes him off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kruty, right into the meat.
Kruty looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kruty scores with a push kick.
Kruty buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kruty thuds his shin into the meat of Jabez's side.
Jabez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kruty.
Kruty moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kruty connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Kruty.
Jabez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruty. Kruty obviously looking to wear him down.
Jabez wants to clinch up but Kruty keeps it at a distance.
Jabez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kruty feints and then cracks Jabez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jabez down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruty throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kruty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruty thumps Jabez with a low kick.
Kruty lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kruty moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kruty connects with a high kick.
Kruty lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kruty lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kruty turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kruty thumps Jabez with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kruty scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kruty throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kruty.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kruty.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jozka Kruty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kruty 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jozka Kruty!
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