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BS:H 9 - New Years Blessing PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Lola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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198 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Lola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard Smith!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Lola in a clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith successfully pulls guard.
Lola looking to pass the guard.
Lola trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Lola drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith wants to stand but Lola is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lola is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to stand up but Lola won't let him.
Lola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith wants to stand but Lola has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lola is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Smith frees his head nicely. Oh but Lola has switched to an armbar! Smith is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Don Lola!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Jackowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jin Kim is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Jackowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jin Kim!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackowski throws a looping overhand right but Kim ducks down to avoid it.
Kim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackowski tries to avoid it but Kim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackowski to the ground. Jackowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kim drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kim postures up in Jackowski's guard and throws a big left but Jackowski blocks it.
Kim slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jackowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kim landing with the ground and pound.
Kim with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackowski keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Jackowski wants to stand but Kim is controlling the position.
Kim drops back looking for a leg! Jackowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackowski manages to kick Kim off! Kim jumps back into Jackowski's guard.
Kim wants to control from the top but Jackowski keeps moving.
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.
Kim is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kim working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackowski's head.
Kim trying to control but Jackowski is working from the bottom.
Kim advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim trying to control the action but Jackowski is working from the bottom.
Kim tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kim has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackowski is trying to improve his position.
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.
Kim is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Jackowski is trying to escape and Kim transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Jackowski is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kim! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jin Kim!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rashad jacksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Steroid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steroid comes into a darkened arena with his song building. ich lieb mich kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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149 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rashad jacksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Steroid!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jacksson fails with a takedown attempt.
Steroid closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming jacksson to the mat! jacksson manages to get full guard.
Steroid slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
jacksson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steroid defends well.
jacksson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steroid is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
jacksson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steroid defends well.
Steroid controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steroid wanted to stand there but jacksson had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jacksson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steroid sitting in guard, not really doing much.
jacksson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Steroid desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Steroid is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
jacksson is just content to waste time from the top position. Steroid takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
jacksson wants to control from the top but Steroid keeps moving.
That's two 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.
jacksson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Steroid is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steroid moves into range and clinches up with jacksson.
jacksson is working for takedown but Steroid is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steroid moves into the clinch successfully.
jacksson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Steroid fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad jacksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
jacksson shoots in and drives through. Steroid sprawls well.
jacksson is breathing heavily.
Steroid misses with a wild combination.
Steroid pushes jacksson up against the cage in a clinch.
jacksson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steroid pulls his leg out and moves away.
jacksson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
jacksson slips a jab and a cross from Steroid.
Nice sprawl there from Steroid as jacksson shoots in.
Steroid shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches jacksson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Steroid decides to take the fight back to the feet.
jacksson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
jacksson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steroid as he jumps to the side.
Steroid throws a head kick but jacksson moves out of range.
jacksson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Steroid.
Steroid moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Steroid closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steroid manages to break the clinch.
jacksson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steroid swivels and escapes.
Steroid moves into the clinch.
jacksson fails to pull guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
jacksson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steroid breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Steroid dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Steroid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steroid lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Steroid pushes jacksson up against the cage in a clinch.
jacksson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Steroid is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Steroid gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from jacksson.
jacksson tries to pull guard but Steroid won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad jacksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steroid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steroid throws a right hand that jacksson ducks under and follows up with a left that jacksson also avoids with ease.
jacksson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
jacksson tries to clinch there but Steroid circles away.
jacksson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steroid sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steroid moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
jacksson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steroid pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Steroid breaks the clinch.
Steroid fails to land with a series of punches.
jacksson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rashad jacksson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroid looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
jacksson wants to get back to full guard.
jacksson is working hard here to advance position.
Steroid stands up and beckons jacksson to join him on the feet.
jacksson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steroid sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steroid has closed the distance and engaged jacksson in a clinch.
jacksson tries to score a body lock takedown but Steroid shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
jacksson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steroid smiles and moves away.
Steroid forces jacksson back against the cage and clinches.
jacksson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steroid stops a takedown attempt from jacksson.
jacksson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steroid pulls his leg out and moves away.
jacksson dodges the punch combination from Steroid.
Steroid takes the fight into the clinch.
jacksson tries to score a body lock takedown but Steroid shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steroid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
jacksson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steroid has closed the distance and engaged jacksson in a clinch.
Steroid manages to break the clinch.
Steroid darts in and clinches jacksson up against the cage.
jacksson looking for a takedown.
Steroid decides to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jacksson stops Steroid from standing up.
jacksson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
jacksson drops back looking for a leg! Steroid is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steroid manages to kick jacksson off! jacksson jumps back into Steroid's guard.
jacksson tries to free his leg and advance position but Steroid is retaining full guard.
jacksson passes into half guard.
jacksson is controlling the pace.
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.
jacksson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steroid does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
jacksson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steroid sees it coming and defends easily.
jacksson is looking to take a break and control but Steroid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Steroid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Steroid displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from jacksson.
jacksson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steroid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steroid leaves jacksson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
jacksson shoots in but Steroid avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad jacksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steroid drives through with a takedown into guard.
Steroid looking to pass the guard.
Steroid gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Steroid moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
jacksson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steroid fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. jacksson sprawls well initially but Steroid persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Steroid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steroid stands up from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jacksson tries to close the distance and clinch but Steroid swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steroid clinches up against the cage.
Steroid is pressed up against the cage. jacksson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Steroid down to the mat. Steroid avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
jacksson closes the distance and clinches up with Steroid, looking for a takedown. jacksson pushes Steroid against the cage but Steroid circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Steroid tries to bum rush jacksson with a series of wild strikes but jacksson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
jacksson looks for a takedown but Steroid sprawls well.
jacksson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Steroid!
Steroid keeps the fight on the outside.
jacksson shoots in for a double leg but Steroid sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
jacksson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steroid.
Steroid gets the takedown into side control.
jacksson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steroid wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
jacksson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steroid seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
jacksson is trying to get back to full guard.
Steroid sitting and controlling from the half guard.
jacksson moves into full guard.
jacksson looking for a sweep. Not yet jacksson, not yet.
Steroid wants to stand but jacksson is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jacksson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steroid is one step ahead there.
Steroid is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
jacksson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
jacksson misses with a takedown attempt - Steroid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
jacksson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
jacksson tries to clinch up.
Steroid fakes the leg kick and cracks jacksson in the body.
Rashad jacksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
jacksson shoots in looking for a takedown. Steroid tries to sprawl out of it but jacksson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steroid manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steroid connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed jacksson momentarily.
Steroid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
jacksson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
jacksson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
jacksson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Steroid.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for jacksson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Steroid throws a series of strikes that have jacksson backpedaling.
Steroid has managed to clinch.
Don Steroid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steroid prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Steroid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steroid has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Steroid!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magne Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Berglund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Magne Bruno has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Magne Bruno seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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215 lbs
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210 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magne Bruno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hugo Berglund!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruno misses with a hook. Berglund ducked under it nicely.
Berglund throws a nice looking combination but Bruno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Berglund fails to land with a series of punches.
Berglund blocks a jab.
Magne Bruno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berglund takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Berglund connects with a looping right hand.
Bruno just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruno moves away from the strike by Berglund.
Bruno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Berglund looks gassed!
Berglund slips a straight right by Bruno.
Berglund slips a jab from Bruno.
Bruno avoids a punch combination nicely.
Berglund steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bruno.
Bruno moves into the clinch successfully.
Berglund jumps guard but Bruno stands there with Berglund around his waist. Berglund gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruno effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berglund fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bruno breaks from the clinch.
Bruno misses with a two punch combination.
Berglund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berglund takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Berglund steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bruno.
Bruno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bruno misses with a wild combination.
Berglund avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bruno takes a swing at Berglund's ribcage but misses.
Berglund on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Berglund walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Hugo Berglund has been cut.
Bruno lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruno scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berglund walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Berglund is rocked!
Berglund tries to keep at a distance but Bruno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Berglund is still on wobbly legs! Can Bruno finish him?
Bruno breaks the clinch.
Berglund takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Berglund loses concentration momentarily and Bruno pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Berglund crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Bruno finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Magne Bruno!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristofir Lytle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kristofir Lytle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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146 lbs
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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 Helsinki, Ben Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kristofir Lytle!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lytle but Lytle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lytle rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lytle works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith tries to pull guard but Lytle holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Lytle has double underhooks.
Lytle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lytle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lytle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Lytle scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Lytle clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Lytle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lytle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smith crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lytle - the referee stops the clock and Smith gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lytle. Smith manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lytle is defended easily by Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lytle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lytle stalls.
Lytle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lytle decides to pull guard.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lytle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lytle wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
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.
Lytle has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Lytle has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Lytle is keeping the position.
Lytle keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Lytle.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lytle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Lytle counters with a nice body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lytle tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Lytle jumps guard.
Lytle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Lytle seems keen to control Smith's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lytle wants to sweep but no luck.
Lytle uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lytle misses the shot to the body.
Lytle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Lytle. Lytle gets slowly back to his feet.
Lytle dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Lytle's head and hops out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lytle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lytle gets slowly back to his feet.
Lytle just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristofir Lytle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lytle closes the distance and clinches.
Lytle successfully pulls guard.
Lytle is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Lytle wants to get back to his feet but Smith passes into half guard.
Lytle kicks off Smith and gets to his feet.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Lytle, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Lytle against the cage but Lytle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lytle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lytle somewhat.
Lytle fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Lytle. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lytle clinches up against the cage.
Lytle gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lytle will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is fighting to break Lytle's control of his arms but Lytle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lytle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lytle lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
Lytle lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lytle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith can't escape the position.
Lytle lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
Lytle throws some wild stikes that Smith manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lytle looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lytle misses with a head shot.
Lytle moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Smith has worked his arm free - good work by Smith!
Lytle lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lytle tries to stand but Smith controls the position and pulls Lytle into his guard.
Lytle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Lytle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lytle stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristofir Lytle 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. And we move into the final round!
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith 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 Lytle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lytle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lytle.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Lytle.
Lytle looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Lytle fails with a takedown attempt.
Ben Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristofir Lytle.
Smith looks to clinch
and Lytle counters by clinching up.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lytle jumps guard.
Lytle doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Smith wants to control from the top but Lytle keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lytle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lytle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lytle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lytle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith won't allow Lytle to get back to his feet.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lytle moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Lytle tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Lytle throws an elbow that misses.
Smith is looking to control Lytle's arms but Lytle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.
Lytle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ben Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lytle.
Horrible takedown by Lytle or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lytle counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ben Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith tries to clinch but Lytle moves away
and Lytle counters by clinching up.
Lytle has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lytle misses with the head strike.
Lytle ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lytle no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lytle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith won't allow Lytle to sweep him here.
Lytle keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Lytle has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
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.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Smith won't allow Lytle to sweep him here.
Lytle wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lytle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kristofir Lytle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lytle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kristofir Lytle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lytle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristofir Lytle!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orange Chicken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Kaszionov (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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216 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Orange Chicken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pavel Kaszionov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaszionov moves in looking to clinch but Chicken pushes him off.
Chicken looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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.
Kaszionov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chicken dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chicken throws an elbow but Kaszionov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kaszionov wants to control but Chicken postures up.
Kaszionov tries to buck Chicken off but Chicken is having none of it.
Chicken happy to just control the position for now.
Chicken lands a few punches from side control.
Kaszionov defending against the ground and pound.
Chicken creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kaszionov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chicken lands a few punches from side control.
Chicken landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Chicken misses with the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kaszionov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kaszionov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Chicken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaszionov keeps working.
Chicken staying calm.
Kaszionov dodges the ground and pound from Chicken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaszionov struggling a bit here.
Chicken tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kaszionov's legs.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chicken shoots in for a takedown but Kaszionov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaszionov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chicken shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kaszionov is trying to defend but Chicken finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chicken landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chicken trying to mount his opponent but Kaszionov defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaszionov is trying to stand.
Chicken working the head and body with strikes.
Chicken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaszionov keeps working.
Kaszionov actively working from the bottom here.
Kaszionov looks gassed!
Chicken lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chicken tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaszionov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chicken wants to take a breather but Kaszionov is having none of it.
Chicken is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kaszionov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chicken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chicken missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chicken with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chicken is trying to control. Kaszionov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chicken content to control rather than advance.
Kaszionov is trying to maintain the position but Chicken is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orange Chicken dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chicken changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kaszionov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chicken passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kaszionov!
Chicken prevents Kaszionov from getting the reversal.
Kaszionov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chicken. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chicken trying to control but Kaszionov is having none of it.
Chicken 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.
Chicken sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chicken throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Chicken is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chicken lands a big elbow.
Chicken punishing his opponent with strikes.
Chicken scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kaszionov?
It looks like Pavel Kaszionov has been cut.
Chicken lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kaszionov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Chicken.
Chicken landing strikes from the mount and Kaszionov is in trouble!
Kaszionov is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chicken 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! Chicken extends the arm and Kaszionov is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Orange Chicken!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfons Hormann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alfons Hormann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens lands a head shot.
Stevens shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hormann manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hormann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stevens defends well.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Hormann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hormann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hormann wants to sweep here but Stevens controlling him for the moment.
Stevens is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hormann might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hormann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Hormann keeps moving.
Hormann looking for a guillotine here but Stevens defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Hormann keeps moving.
Hormann is trying to control the position but Stevens postures up.
Stevens is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stevens has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hormann to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Stevens is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hormann pulls down on the head and he's put Stevens to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alfons Hormann!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alistar Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zaney Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alistar Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zaney Bob!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob moves into the clinch.
Bob missing with knees to the body.
Parker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bob tries to clinch up but Parker circles away and keeps his distance.
Bob wants to clinch up but Parker keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Bob. No joy for Parker on that attempt.
Bob swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bob tries to bum rush Parker with a series of wild strikes but Parker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Bob misses.
Bob lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bob throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range.
Bob clinches up with Parker and pushes him back against the cage.
Parker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bob tries to land a knee to the head but Parker blocks with his arms.
Parker avoiding damage as Bob throws knees to the body.
Bob missing with knees to the body.
Parker blocks an elbow strike.
Parker avoiding damage as Bob throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bob gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Alistar Parker has been cut.
Bob misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Parker.
Bob tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Parker avoids it.
Bob lands an elbow inside.
Bob tries to land knees in the clinch but Parker avoids the damage to the body.
Bob misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parker.
Bob tries to land knees in the clinch but Parker avoids the damage to the body.
Parker avoids a wild elbow strike from Bob.
Parker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees to the body from Bob.
Bob misses with a body punch.
Parker prevents a body shot from Bob.
Parker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bob just misses with a elbow thrown towards Parker's brow.
Parker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Bob.
Bob putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Parker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Parker tries to land knees in the clinch but Bob avoids the damage to the body.
Bob gets underhooks to prevent Parker's takedown attempt.
Bob missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Parker managing to block the knees to the body from Bob.
Bob looks gassed!
Parker blocks an elbow strike from Bob.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Parker.
Bob throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Parker stalling in the clinch but Bob improves position.
Parker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Parker working hard to break the clinch.
Bob throws an elbow but it misses.
Bob throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bob pushes off an throws an elbow but Parker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Parker takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bob throws an elbow but misses.
Bob tries to land knees in the clinch but Parker avoids the damage to the body.
Bob comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Parker tries to work over Bob's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker avoiding damage as Bob throws knees to the body.
Bob is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bob missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Parker avoiding damage as Bob throws knees to the body.
Bob throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Parker looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistar Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bob pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bob uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Parker has time to react.
Parker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bob.
Bob pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bob looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
Bob connects with a solid leg kick.
Parker slips a jab and a cross from Bob.
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.
Bob tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bob moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bob throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it.
Parker is looking to clinch but Bob is avoiding it.
Parker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Parker counters with a takedown into side control.
Parker working away.
Bob sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Parker prevents Bob from improving his position.
Bob slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Parker trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaney Bob dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alistar Parker'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.
Bob swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bob scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bob is looking to clinch.
Parker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bob swats away the attempt to clinch by Parker.
Bob clinches up with Parker and pushes him back against the cage.
Parker managing to block the knees to the body from Bob.
Bob using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Bob.
Bob misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parker.
Bob crunches a lovely knee into Parker's ribcage.
Parker managing to block the knees to the body from Bob.
Bob using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bob digs a right hand into Parker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Parker's gas tank.
Parker avoids the elbow strike from Bob, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Parker's defenses.
Bob drags the fight down to the ground.
Parker trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
Bob seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Zaney Bob.
Bob closes the distance and clinches.
Parker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Parker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bob.
Parker managing to block the knees to the body from Bob.
Bob crunches a lovely knee into Parker's ribcage.
Parker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bob pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bob connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bob fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bob moves into range and clinches up with Parker.
Bob pushes off an throws an elbow but Parker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bob.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bob presses Parker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zaney Bob seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bob lands an elbow just above Parker 's eye.
Bob lands an elbow inside that Parker shrugs off.
Bob lands an elbow just above Parker 's eye.
Bob missing with knees to the body.
Bob lands a nice elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bob obliges.
Bob lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bob working Parker over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bob.
Bob landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bob lands a good knee to the midsection. Parker won't want to take too many of those.
Bob lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Parker managing to block the knees to the body from Bob.
Bob landing knees to the body.
Parker managing to block the knees to the body from Bob.
Bob trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob pushes off an throws an elbow but Parker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Parker avoiding damage as Bob throws knees to the body.
Bob tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Parker avoids it.
Parker wants a takedown.
Bob landing knees to the body.
Bob missing with knees to the body.
Bob tries to land a knee to the head but Parker blocks with his arms.
Bob tries to land knees in the clinch but Parker avoids the damage to the body.
Bob is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parker is defending well for now.
Parker stalling in the clinch but Bob improves position.
Bob utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Parker avoiding damage as Bob throws knees to the body.
Bob gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker is trying to break free.
Bob lands an elbow that stopped Parker in his tracks for a moment.
Parker wants to get back to striking at distance but Bob won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bob throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaney Bob showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alistar Parker'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bob clinches up with Parker and pushes him back against the cage.
Bob trying to land knees to the body.
Bob is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parker is defending well for now.
Bob missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bob fails to land.
Parker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bob tries to land knees in the clinch but Parker avoids the damage to the body.
Bob missing with knees to the body.
Bob is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parker is defending well for now.
Parker breaks the clinch.
Parker gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Parker lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parker is looking to take a break and control but Bob is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bob desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob is trying to get back to full guard.
Parker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bob manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bob manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Parker manages to get himself to full guard.
Bob keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Parker's head.
Bob lands a couple of elbows.
Bob postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker wants to stand up but Bob is controlling him.
Bob stands and throws Parker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Parker managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bob.
Bob misses with the ground and pound.
Parker is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bob is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bob.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bob clinches with his opponent.
Bob lands an elbow that stopped Parker in his tracks for a moment.
Bob missing with knees to the body.
Bob throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bob tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Parker avoids it.
Bob pulls Parker into guard.
Parker postures up.
Parker preventing the sweep.
Parker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bob is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bob is on top in guard.
Bob landing with the ground and pound.
Alistar Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob stands up over Parker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bob with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bob trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bob connects with a couple of short punches.
Parker working for a triangle but Bob defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bob drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bob jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zaney Bob comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bob has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaney Bob!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thorstein Olafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins comes to the cage accompanied by Beginning of the End. The crowd seem to be enjoying Olafsson's choice of entrance music: Twilight of the Thunder God. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thorstein Olafsson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Collins dives in and grabs Olafsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Olafsson pushes down on Collins's head and hops out.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Olafsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Collins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Olafsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Collins somewhat.
Olafsson lands with a good body shot.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Olafsson sprawls well. Olafsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Collins gets slowly back to his feet.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Olafsson shows good takedown defense.
Olafsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dave Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olafsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Collins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Collins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Olafsson lands a head shot.
A shot to the liver by Olafsson. Beautiful body shot.
Olafsson scores with a nice strike.
Olafsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Collins's hands.
Collins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olafsson throwing strikes but missing.
Olafsson lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olafsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Collins with a poor takedown
and Olafsson counters with a left and a right that stings Collins.
Olafsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Collins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Olafsson throws a series of strikes that have Collins backpedaling.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Collins. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Olafsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Olafsson throws a shot to the body.
Olafsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Collins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice body punch from Olafsson.
Collins fails with the takedown
and Olafsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Olafsson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Collins did well to prevent Olafsson getting side control.
Olafsson is keen to just control but Collins is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olafsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Olafsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Olafsson in particular looking to stall.
Olafsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Collins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Olafsson trying to control from half guard but Collins is working away.
Olafsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Collins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Collins tries to get out of the position.
Olafsson looks to land a strike but Collins avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Olafsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olafsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Olafsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Collins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Olafsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Olafsson is looking to advance position but Collins has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Collins breaks from Olafsson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olafsson can't escape the position.
Collins lands a heavy elbow.
Collins looking to finish Olafsson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Olafsson!
Collins pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorstein Olafsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Collins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Olafsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Collins tries for a takedown but Olafsson circles away easily
and Olafsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Collins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olafsson scores with a jab to the body.
Collins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorstein Olafsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Olafsson lands with a good body shot.
Collins shoots and misses
and Olafsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Collins thinking.
Olafsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Olafsson lands a slapping body shot.
Collins shoots and misses
and Olafsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Olafsson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olafsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Collins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Olafsson.
Olafsson thows a huge punch but Collins dodges it nicely.
Olafsson throwing shots but Collins is blocking nicely.
Olafsson lands strikes from half guard.
Olafsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Collins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Collins.
Olafsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Olafsson from controlling successfully.
Olafsson pushing down on Collins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Olafsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Olafsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Olafsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working.
Olafsson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olafsson thows a huge punch but Collins dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Collins fails with the takedown
enabling Olafsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Olafsson.
Collins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Olafsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Olafsson with a nice cross.
Collins fails with the takedown
enabling Olafsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Olafsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Collins sprawls well initially but Olafsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Olafsson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Collins to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Collins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Olafsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Collins's head.
Collins keeping full guard, as Olafsson tries to pass.
Olafsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Olafsson wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorstein Olafsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Collins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Olafsson ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Collins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Collins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Olafsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Collins misses with a takedown
and Olafsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Collins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Olafsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olafsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Collins doesn't seem bothered though.
Olafsson connects with the punch.
Olafsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Olafsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Collins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Olafsson lands with a good body shot.
Collins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Olafsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olafsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Olafsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Collins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Olafsson cracks Collins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Collins shoots and misses
and Olafsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Olafsson.
Collins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Olafsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Olafsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Collins sprawls well initially but Olafsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Olafsson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Collins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Olafsson.
Ground and pound from Olafsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olafsson trying to control the action but Collins is working from the bottom.
Olafsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thorstein Olafsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Olafsson trying to control from Collins's half guard. Collins has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Collins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Olafsson wants to stand but Collins is controlling his posture from full guard.
Olafsson looking to sit in guard and control but Collins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins scoring with some ground and pound.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
Collins lands a couple of elbows.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Olafsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Olafsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Collins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Olafsson has his foot on Collins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Collins works his way back into a safe position though.
Olafsson is looking to stand up but Collins isn't so interested in that idea.
Thorstein Olafsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Olafsson with a hook.
Collins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Olafsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dave Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Collins has his takedown stuffed
and Olafsson counters with a nice body shot.
Olafsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Collins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Olafsson ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Collins misses with a takedown attempt
and Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Olafsson lands a nice hook to Collins's body. Collins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Olafsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Collins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thorstein Olafsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Olafsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thorstein Olafsson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Luhtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duane Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Luhtanen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Duane Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luhtanen connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Luhtanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Luhtanen throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Luhtanen keeps it at a distance.
Luhtanen connects with a jab.
Luhtanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson defending well as Luhtanen loads up on a big left hand.
Luhtanen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Luhtanen sprawls well.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Luhtanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luhtanen throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Luhtanen lands a body shot.
A big right from Luhtanen misses.
Jackson misses the jab.
Luhtanen misses the shot to the body.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luhtanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Luhtanen scores with a body shot.
Jackson has Luhtanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Luhtanen is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Luhtanen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Henrik Luhtanen has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Luhtanen wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Nice body punch from Luhtanen - that landed with a thud.
Luhtanen is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Luhtanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Luhtanen slips the punch.
A slow jab from Luhtanen misses its intended target.
Jackson staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luhtanen throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luhtanen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Luhtanen ducks down to avoid it.
Henrik Luhtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luhtanen lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Luhtanen is avoiding it.
A big right from Luhtanen misses.
Jackson with a hook.
Jackson shoots in but Luhtanen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Luhtanen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Luhtanen throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Luhtanen moved out of range.
Jackson throws a hook but Luhtanen blocks it.
Luhtanen slips under a jab.
Luhtanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Luhtanen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Luhtanen staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luhtanen throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Luhtanen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Henrik Luhtanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Luhtanen's head but Luhtanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luhtanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson slips a straight right by Luhtanen.
Luhtanen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Luhtanen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luhtanen.
Luhtanen fails to land with a series of punches.
Luhtanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luhtanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Luhtanen.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Luhtanen lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Luhtanen.
Luhtanen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Luhtanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Luhtanen fails to land with a series of punches.
Luhtanen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Luhtanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Luhtanen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Luhtanen blocks a jab.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Luhtanen knows he should have avoided that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Luhtanen throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Luhtanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Henrik Luhtanen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henrik Luhtanen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Luhtanen misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Luhtanen.
Luhtanen wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Luhtanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luhtanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Jackson slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Luhtanen is looking to control Jackson's arms but Jackson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Luhtanen has his back to the cage.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Luhtanens head.
Luhtanen is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Luhtanen letting Jackson take a breather here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Luhtanen effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luhtanen is looking to control Jackson's arms but Jackson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Luhtanen has his back to the cage.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Luhtanen is defending well for now.
Luhtanen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luhtanen blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Luhtanen.
Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luhtanen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Luhtanen lands with a right to the head.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Luhtanen walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Luhtanen's head.
Luhtanen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luhtanen looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luhtanen misses the jab.
Jackson works Luhtanen's body with a nice hook.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Luhtanen dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Luhtanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luhtanen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Luhtanen misses with a wild combination.
Luhtanen misses the body punch
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luhtanen.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Luhtanen on the side of the head.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Luhtanen.
Luhtanen misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Jackson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luhtanen looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Luhtanen misses the target.
Jackson slips a straight right by Luhtanen.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luhtanen tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luhtanen to the ground. Luhtanen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luhtanen looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Luhtanen dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
A combination from Luhtanen does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson throws a body punch but Luhtanen moves out of range.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Jackson.
Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
Luhtanen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Luhtanen!
Jackson wants to control the pace but Luhtanen is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luhtanen can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duane Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henrik Luhtanen'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.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Luhtanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Luhtanen's shoulder, as Luhtanen tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson swings for the body but Luhtanen moves out of range.
Luhtanen misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Luhtanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Some wild striking there from Luhtanen.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Luhtanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Luhtanen.
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luhtanen.
Luhtanen lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Luhtanen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson slips a straight right by Luhtanen.
Duane Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body
letting Luhtanen counter with a right hand.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luhtanen.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Luhtanen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Luhtanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Luhtanen misses with a looping right.
Luhtanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luhtanen misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Luhtanen.
A combination from Luhtanen does no damage.
Luhtanen dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Luhtanen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luhtanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Luhtanen.
Luhtanen looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Luhtanen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Luhtanen.
Luhtanen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson misses with a hook. Luhtanen ducked under it nicely.
Luhtanen misses the shot to the body.
Luhtanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luhtanen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson throws a body punch but Luhtanen moves out of range.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Luhtanen at a distance.
Luhtanen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luhtanen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and Luhtanen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Luhtanen throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Luhtanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Luhtanen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Luhtanen digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Luhtanen looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice combination there by Luhtanen.
Luhtanen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Luhtanen's head.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Luhtanen scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson cracks Luhtanen with a good jab.
Luhtanen connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips a straight right by Luhtanen.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luhtanen cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Jackson defending well as Luhtanen loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Luhtanen.
Jackson tests Luhtanen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luhtanen swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luhtanen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luhtanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Luhtanen lands with an overhand left.
Luhtanen misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Luhtanen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Henrik Luhtanen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson lunges at Luhtanen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Luhtanen's hand.
Luhtanen misses with a wild body shot.
Luhtanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Luhtanen throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Luhtanen looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luhtanen.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Luhtanen finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Jackson stuns Luhtanen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Luhtanen lands the left hand.
Luhtanen lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
Luhtanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luhtanen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luhtanen looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A shot to the liver by Luhtanen. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Luhtanen.
Luhtanen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Luhtanen digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Luhtanen throws a big shot that misses.
Luhtanen misses with a telegraphed body shot
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Luhtanen keeps moving.
Jackson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Luhtanen wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Luhtanen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Luhtanen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Luhtanen manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Luhtanen's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Luhtanen has wrist control.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Luhtanen keeps moving.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Luhtanen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Luhtanen slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luhtanen manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luhtanen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Luhtanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luhtanen throws out the jab.
Luhtanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for Luhtanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Luhtanen.
Luhtanen slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Luhtanen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Luhtanen counters with a stiff right hand.
Luhtanen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Luhtanen throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luhtanen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Luhtanen counters with a straight right hand.
Luhtanen swinging wildly here.
Jackson cracks Luhtanen with an open hand slap.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Luhtanen.
Luhtanen connects with a single shot there.
Luhtanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Luhtanen but Luhtanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Luhtanen digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Henrik Luhtanen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henrik Luhtanen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Luhtanen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Luhtanen.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luhtanen.
Jackson slips under a jab from Luhtanen.
Luhtanen misses with a straight left.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luhtanen throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luhtanen misses with a shot to the body
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Luhtanen there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luhtanen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Luhtanen connects with a looping right hand.
Luhtanen looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Luhtanen looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Luhtanen looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luhtanen.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Luhtanen saw that one coming.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luhtanen lands a jab-cross combination.
Luhtanen slips a straight right by Jackson.
Luhtanen looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Luhtanen misses with a looping left.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luhtanen.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Luhtanen counters with a nice uppercut.
Luhtanen misses with a straight left.
Luhtanen tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Luhtanen misses the body punch
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Luhtanen.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Luhtanen moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luhtanen misses with a looping left.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Luhtanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luhtanen sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Luhtanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luhtanen.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luhtanen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luhtanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luhtanen circles away quickly and effectively.
Henrik Luhtanen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Luhtanen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jackson moves out of range as Luhtanen strikes.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Luhtanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duane Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luhtanen throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luhtanen.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Luhtanen cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Jackson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Decent striking displayed by Luhtanen there.
A punch combination from Luhtanen misses.
Luhtanen connects with a jab.
Luhtanen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson is rocked!
Luhtanen misses the jab.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Luhtanen finish him?
Luhtanen slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Luhtanen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Luhtanen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luhtanen misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Luhtanen misses with a looping left.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Luhtanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Luhtanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Luhtanen slips a straight right by Jackson.
Luhtanen misses with a double jab.
Luhtanen scores with a nice right hand.
Luhtanen takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luhtanen with a jab.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henrik Luhtanen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Luhtanen 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:46
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 49:47
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Henrik Luhtanen!
Henrik Luhtanen is the new welterweight champion!
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