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Cf.23: Electricity PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Lankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lankari has chosen MIchael Mann - Fort Battle as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leandro Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Lankari!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lankari throws a nice head kick!
Lankari gets the takedown into side control.
Silva pushes Lankari away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lankari gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lankari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silva is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lankari wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
Lankari looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Silva is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva pushes Lankari away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lankari gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lankari is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva pushes Lankari away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lankari gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lankari throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lankari fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lankari is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Lankari remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lankari working the ground and pound but Silva is defending the strikes.
Lankari prevents Silva from escaping the position.
Lankari cracks Silva with a big right hand but Silva just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lankari decides to stand back up. Lankari steps back and let's Silva get back to his feet.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva is looking to clinch.
Lankari looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Lankari persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankari shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lankari.
Lankari explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
No joy there for Lankari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lankari fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Leandro Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Lankari.
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.
Lankari misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lankari looks gassed!
Silva avoids the head kick by Lankari.
Silva tries to clinch but Lankari is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lankari moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lankari tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Lankari dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lankari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Lankari.
Lankari shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Hans Lankari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lankari shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leandro Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Lankari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankari closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Silva clinches.
Lankari is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lankari gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lankari avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lankari manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Silva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Silva tries to bum rush Lankari with a series of wild strikes but Lankari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lankari circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lankari counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankari stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Lankari manages to break the clinch.
Lankari dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Lankari's head and hops out.
Lankari misses with a head kick.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Lankari on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lankari is defended easily by Silva.
Silva leaves Lankari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Lankari counters with an inside leg kick.
Lankari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lankari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Lankari.
Lankari misses with a low kick.
That's four 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.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Lankari. Lankari gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Lankari.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Silva wants to clinch but Lankari slips to the side
and Lankari counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Silva kicks off Lankari and gets to his feet.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hans Lankari will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lankari finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lankari is defended easily by Silva.
No luck for Lankari with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lankari off to one side.
Leandro Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Lankari.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lankari is defended easily by Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankari will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lankari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva tries to clinch up but Lankari circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Lankari has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Silva regains guard immediately.
Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankari keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lankari darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lankari tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Lankari misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lankari with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lankari with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Lankari backing up. Lankari nods at Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankari takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lankari doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva tries to clinch but Lankari moves out of range.
Lankari doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lankari misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Lankari will be more careful next time no doubt.
Leandro Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Lankari pushes him off.
Lankari connects with a right hand. Silva shakes it off.
Lankari throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lankari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lankari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Hans Lankari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lankari with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leandro Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lankari has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Lankari!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sabin Figaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Atleetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figaro comes to the cage accompanied by Prospect - Warrior. Atleetti has chosen Beyonce - Halo as his entrance music. Antti Atleetti is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Determined |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sabin Figaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Atleetti!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figaro throws a body punch but Atleetti moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Atleetti misses
and Figaro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Atleetti clinches but Figaro breaks the clinch
and Figaro counters with a straight right hand.
Atleetti throws a one two combo.
Atleetti doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Figaro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Atleetti tries to clinch
and Figaro counters with a nice body shot.
Figaro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Figaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Atleetti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Figaro lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Atleetti can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Figaro and Atleetti drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Figaro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sabin Figaro!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Druin Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremi Jeremiski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Druin Kahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeremi Jeremiski!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeremiski lands a high kick!
Jeremiski lands a head kick!
Kahn throws a sloppy head kick
and Jeremiski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jeremiski prevents Kahn from improving his position.
Kahn gets full guard.
Jeremiski wants to stand but Kahn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kahn trying to keep a closed guard but Jeremiski is proving a slippery customer.
Kahn keeping moving, preventing Jeremiski from controlling successfully.
Kahn controls Jeremiski momentarily but Jeremiski frees himself.
Kahn has his hands on Jeremiski's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kahn is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremiski working a defensive guard here.
Kahn connects with a couple of short punches.
Kahn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jeremiski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kahn drops back looking for a leg! Jeremiski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jeremiski manages to kick Kahn off! Kahn jumps back into Jeremiski's guard.
Kahn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kahn is in close to Jeremiski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jeremiski keeping full guard, as Kahn tries to pass.
Kahn is looking to advance position but Jeremiski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeremiski tries to control but Kahn wriggling away.
Kahn is looking to improve his position but Jeremiski isn't that keen on the idea.
Kahn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kahn wants to hold on but Jeremiski pushes him away.
Kahn is looking to get to half guard.
Kahn is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kahn regains half guard.
Kahn wants to improve his position but Jeremiski is controlling well.
Jeremiski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kahn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn keeping hold of Jeremiski's head, controlling as best he can.
Kahn wants to improve his position but Jeremiski is controlling well.
Kahn trying to control but Jeremiski postures up.
Kahn is pressing down on Jeremiski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jeremiski stopping the sweep attempt from Kahn.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahn controlling Jeremiski's posture.
Jeremiski preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kahn is working hard here to advance position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jeremiski shoots in looking for a takedown. Kahn tries to sprawl out of it but Jeremiski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kahn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jeremiski looks gassed!
Kahn moves into the clinch.
Kahn decides to pull guard.
Kahn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kahn working for a submission but Jeremiski is keeping him at bay.
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 Druin Kahn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kahn gets a clinch.
Jeremiski tries to break free but Kahn pushes him back against the cage.
Kahn successfully pulls guard.
Kahn has his foot on Jeremiski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jeremiski works his way back into a safe position though.
Kahn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jeremiski manages to get himself to full guard.
Kahn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kahn stands up over Jeremiski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kahn tries to free his leg and advance position but Jeremiski is retaining full guard.
Kahn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kahn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jeremiski is rocked!
Kahn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jeremiski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kahn, into his guard.
Jeremiski is still in real trouble! Can Kahn finish him?
Kahn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big strike lands for Kahn! That's really hurt Jeremiski and he's turned his back - Kahn keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Kahn jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Druin Kahn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Urho Kekkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Mylly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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163 lbs
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160 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Urho Kekkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Mylly!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mylly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mylly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kekkonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mylly throws a hook but Kekkonen avoids it easily.
Nice body kick from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen avoids the body shot from Mylly.
Kekkonen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mylly napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Mylly's face as Kekkonen controls the position.
Mylly wants to control but Kekkonen postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kekkonen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kekkonen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mylly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mylly can't do much from the bottom here.
Mylly is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kekkonen off and has taken his back!
Mylly missing with punches from the back.
Kekkonen trying to control the hands but Mylly won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mylly has Kekkonen flattened out and is raining down punches.
Kekkonen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mylly's guard. Nice work there by Kekkonen.
Mylly wants to sweep but no luck.
Kekkonen wants to control from the top but Mylly keeps moving.
Kekkonen postures up in Mylly's guard and throws a big left but Mylly blocks it.
Kekkonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mylly has control of Kekkonen's left arm, preventing Kekkonen from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mylly can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kekkonen postures up.
Mylly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mylly seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kekkonen trying to hold on to Mylly's head to control him but Mylly postures up.
Mylly controlling the action here.
Mylly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kekkonen is staying active underneath Mylly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mylly is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kekkonen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mylly trying to control the position from guard on top but Kekkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kekkonen holds on and takes a little breather.
Mylly is looking to work some ground and pound but Kekkonen has wrist control.
Mylly wants to control from the top but Kekkonen keeps moving.
Mylly postures up in Kekkonen's guard and throws a big left but Kekkonen blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kekkonen keeping moving, preventing Mylly from controlling successfully.
Matt Mylly has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mylly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mylly throws a body punch but Kekkonen moves out of range.
Kekkonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Kekkonen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mylly doesn't seem phased though.
Mylly misses the shot to the body.
Kekkonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mylly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kekkonen rushes Mylly and presses him up against the cage.
Kekkonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kekkonen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mylly prevents a body shot from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen misses with a body punch.
Kekkonen keeps control of Mylly as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kekkonen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mylly up against the cage.
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 Urho Kekkonen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kekkonen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kekkonen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kekkonen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mylly is trying desperately to improve position.
Kekkonen with shots to the head and body - Mylly looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mylly is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kekkonen with the ground and pound from mount.
Mylly is desperately trying to improve his position but Kekkonen has a good base and remains in mount.
Kekkonen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mylly?
Mylly can't escape the position.
Kekkonen with shots to the head and body - Mylly looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mylly working to try and regain half guard.
Mylly is bucking up trying to escape but Kekkonen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mylly is bucking up trying to escape but Kekkonen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kekkonen cracks Mylly with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kekkonen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mylly's face.
Mylly gets back to half guard.
Mylly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mylly.
Kekkonen distracts Mylly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mylly is trying to control the position but Kekkonen postures up.
Mylly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mylly wants to stand and escape but Kekkonen is having none of it.
Kekkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mylly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kekkonen chips away with some ground and pound.
Kekkonen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kekkonen distracts Mylly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kekkonen cracks Mylly with a solid left hand.
Mylly is looking to stand up but Kekkonen isn't so interested in that idea.
Kekkonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kekkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mylly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kekkonen connects with a couple of short punches.
Mylly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kekkonen connects with a couple of short punches.
Kekkonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mylly is keeping the position for now.
Kekkonen stopping the sweep attempt from Mylly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kekkonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kekkonen 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.
Mylly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kekkonen cracks Mylly with a solid left hand.
Kekkonen prevents Mylly from getting back to his feet.
Mylly wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kekkonen is now in half guard.
Mylly blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kekkonen.
Mylly blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kekkonen.
Mylly regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kekkonen preventing the sweep.
Kekkonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mylly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kekkonen lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kekkonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mylly is keeping the position for now.
Kekkonen trying to control but Mylly is working from the bottom.
Urho Kekkonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mylly wants to sweep here but Kekkonen controlling him for the moment.
Mylly trying to keep a closed guard but Kekkonen is proving a slippery customer.
Kekkonen stops Mylly from standing up.
Kekkonen won't allow Mylly to sweep him here.
Mylly is trying to control the position but Kekkonen postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Matt Mylly.
Mylly drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mylly is breathing heavily.
Kekkonen sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urho Kekkonen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kekkonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Mylly tries to sprawl out of it but Kekkonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mylly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kekkonen stuns Mylly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mylly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kekkonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mylly avoids the body shot from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kekkonen thows a body shot but no joy.
Kekkonen throws a shot from downtown. Mylly moves away and avoids it.
Kekkonen avoids the body shot from Mylly.
Kekkonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mylly throws a jab when Kekkonen was well out of range.
Kekkonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kekkonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mylly.
Kekkonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mylly.
Kekkonen closes the distance and pushes Mylly back into the cage.
Kekkonen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mylly is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kekkonen tightens his grip and picks Mylly up, before dumping him to the ground. Mylly manages to land in guard.
Kekkonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mylly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kekkonen trying to control but Mylly is working from the bottom.
Kekkonen stopping the sweep attempt from Mylly.
Mylly wants to stand but Kekkonen is controlling the position.
Kekkonen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kekkonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mylly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kekkonen wants to control from the top but Mylly keeps moving.
Matt Mylly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mylly tries to strike from the bottom.
Mylly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kekkonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mylly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kekkonen's guard.
Kekkonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kekkonen controlling Mylly's posture.
Mylly is looking to work some ground and pound but Kekkonen has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kekkonen working a defensive guard here.
Mylly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kekkonen keeping moving, preventing Mylly from controlling successfully.
Mylly postures up in Kekkonen's guard and throws a big left but Kekkonen blocks it.
Kekkonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kekkonen wants to stand up but Mylly is controlling him.
Kekkonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mylly.
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.
Mylly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mylly won't allow Kekkonen to sweep him here.
Mylly scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mylly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mylly stopping the sweep attempt from Kekkonen.
Mylly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Urho Kekkonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kekkonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mylly manages to get himself to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Urho Kekkonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kekkonen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urho Kekkonen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Victorio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heikki Mela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victorio comes to the cage accompanied by Massive Attack - Angel. Jonny Victorio could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Heikki Mela's chin.
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273 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonny Victorio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heikki Mela!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Mela with that takedown attempt.
Victorio swings for the body but Mela moves out of range.
Mela throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Jonny Victorio has been cut.
Mela tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Victorio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Victorio keeps the fight on the outside.
Mela shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Victorio pinned against the cage. Victorio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mela fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jonny Victorio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heikki Mela.
Victorio lands a nice looking body shot.
Mela looks gassed!
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!
Victorio fakes the leg kick and cracks Mela in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victorio scores with a jab to the body.
Mela takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Victorio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Victorio drops Mela with a beautiful combination! Mela stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Victorio is looking for the KO!
It looks like Heikki Mela has been cut.
Mela doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Victorio connects with a right hand. Mela shakes it off.
Victorio cracks the inside of Mela's front leg.
Mela takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Heikki Mela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Victorio throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victorio leaves Mela with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mela takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Victorio lands a right hook to the body.
Victorio feints and as Mela raises his hands in defense, Victorio changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Victorio throws a big right hand that misses.
Victorio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Victorio postures up.
Victorio stands and throws Mela's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Victorio scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mela takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Victorio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Victorio throws a strike aimed at the side of Mela's head but Mela avoids it well.
A lull in the action here.
Victorio lands a nice forearm strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victorio has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mela!
Victorio working Mela over with strikes here.
Victorio lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Victorio looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Victorio cracks Mela with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Victorio!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pulp Fiction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Fitzpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fiction's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Crippled Black Phoenix - We Forgotten Who We Are. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pulp Fiction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mick Fitzpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiction looks to land a body kick but Fitzpatrick moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzpatrick. Fiction does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Fiction is just out of range.
Fitzpatrick attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook but Fiction avoids it easily.
Fiction waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick scores with a punch to the head.
Fiction takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fitzpatrick scoring well with a low kick there.
Fitzpatrick tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fiction clinches with his opponent.
Fiction misses with an elbow over the top.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fiction backwards.
Fiction lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Mick Fitzpatrick has been cut.
Fiction managing to block the knees to the body from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick tries to break the clinch but Fiction is controlling the position.
Fitzpatrick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fiction misses with a knee strike.
Fiction is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fiction throws an elbow but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Fitzpatrick.
Fiction connects with a knee to the head.
Fiction creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fitzpatrick's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick avoids a wild elbow strike from Fiction.
Fiction lands an elbow just above Fitzpatrick 's eye.
Fiction blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick presses Fiction against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fiction blocking some punches.
Fitzpatrick scores with a shot to the side of Fiction's head.
Fitzpatrick is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fiction just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fitzpatrick's brow.
Fitzpatrick missing with knees to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook that snaps the head of Fiction backwards.
Fitzpatrick breaks the clinch.
Fiction scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fitzpatrick scores with a jab to the head.
Fiction scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fitzpatrick missing with a left hand there. Fiction was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fiction takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook but Fiction blocks it.
Fiction tries to bum rush Fitzpatrick with a series of wild strikes but Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Fiction moves out of range.
Fiction moves in looking to clinch but Fitzpatrick pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiction misses with a looping right.
Fiction misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzpatrick.
Fiction catches Fitzpatrick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fiction tries to clinch but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick cracks Fiction with a good jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice defenses there by Fiction.
Fitzpatrick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fiction tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fiction takes one to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick throws a head kick that misses.
Fiction tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fiction tries to clinch there but Fitzpatrick circles away.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fiction.
Fiction is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fiction takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fitzpatrick scores with a hook.
Fitzpatrick swats away the attempt to clinch by Fiction.
Fiction throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fitzpatrick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiction connects with a looping right hand.
Fiction misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzpatrick misses with a head kick.
Fiction ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fitzpatrick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Fiction catches Fitzpatrick right on the button with a cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fiction checks a leg kick.
Fiction takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fitzpatrick moves away from the strike by Fiction.
Fitzpatrick dodges the punch combination from Fiction.
Fiction keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzpatrick misses the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fitzpatrick checks a leg kick.
Fiction clobbers Fitzpatrick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fitzpatrick missing with a left hand there. Fiction was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fiction walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fitzpatrick checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fiction is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fiction throws a head kick that Fitzpatrick semi-blocks.
Fitzpatrick keeps the fight on the outside.
Fitzpatrick connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Fiction ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick swats away the attempt to clinch by Fiction.
Fiction has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fitzpatrick managing to block the knees to the body from Fiction.
Fiction breaks the clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild combination.
Fitzpatrick scores with a hook to the body. Fiction takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fiction looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fiction instigates a clinch.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Fiction.
Fiction with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fiction prevents Fitzpatrick from breaking the clinch.
Fitzpatrick blocks the elbow strike.
Fitzpatrick takes a knee right on the jaw!
A frustrated look appears on Fitzpatrick's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fiction managing to block the knees to the body from Fitzpatrick.
Fiction tries to land a knee to the head but Fitzpatrick blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fiction.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzpatrick effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mick Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mick Fitzpatrick's cut.
That's time! Fiction's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range of the body kick.
Fiction dodges the punch combination from Fitzpatrick.
Fiction wants to clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook. Fiction ducked under it nicely.
Fiction throws a right hand that Fitzpatrick ducks under and follows up with a left that Fitzpatrick also avoids with ease.
Decent striking displayed by Fitzpatrick there.
Fitzpatrick missing with a left hand there. Fiction was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fiction fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fiction closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fitzpatrick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fiction defending well as Fitzpatrick loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiction swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fiction with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fiction attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a front kick but Fiction steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A clash of legs there as Fiction blocks the low kick.
Fitzpatrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fiction blocks a head kick by Fitzpatrick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fiction is out of range and Fitzpatrick settles back down.
Fitzpatrick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fiction on the side of the head.
Fiction lands a head kick!
Fitzpatrick cracks a nice hook into Fiction's ribs.
Fitzpatrick blocks a head kick by Fiction.
Fiction fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Fitzpatrick misses.
Fitzpatrick lands a jab to Fiction's midsection.
Fitzpatrick avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a series of punches.
Fiction throws a leg kick that misses.
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fiction moves out of range of the leg kick from Fitzpatrick.
Fiction clinches up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick is working Fiction over against the cage.
Fitzpatrick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick tries to circle away but Fiction has him pinned against the cage.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fiction.
Fiction pushes off an throws an elbow but Fitzpatrick leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fiction.
Fiction throws an elbow that misses.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fiction lands a nice elbow.
Fitzpatrick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fiction is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitzpatrick is defending well for now.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Fiction misses with an elbow over the top.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Fiction.
That has opened up Mick Fitzpatrick's cut even more.
Fitzpatrick looking to stall.
Fitzpatrick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fiction up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick avoids the elbow strike from Fiction, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fiction just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fitzpatrick's brow.
Fiction is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fitzpatrick is keeping busy.
A short left from Fitzpatrick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick gets through Fiction's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fiction with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fiction lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fiction takes a shot to the head.
Fitzpatrick breaks the clinch.
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Fiction is just out of range.
A jab from Fiction misses.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Fiction moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick lands a slapping body shot.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook but Fiction avoids it easily.
Fitzpatrick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fitzpatrick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Fiction finds it's way through Fitzpatrick's defenses.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fitzpatrick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fiction counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fiction looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A shot to the liver by Fitzpatrick. Beautiful body shot.
Fiction ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzpatrick moves away.
Mick Fitzpatrick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fiction attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiction keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzpatrick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzpatrick. Fiction does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzpatrick jabs at Fiction's body.
Fitzpatrick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fiction.
Fitzpatrick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fiction checks a low kick from Fitzpatrick.
Fiction walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fitzpatrick lands a really nice looking cross but Fiction seems unphased.
Fiction moves in looking to clinch but Fitzpatrick pushes him off.
Good standup being displayed there by Fitzpatrick as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiction shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fiction ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Fiction bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fiction slips a straight right by Fitzpatrick.
A left and a right from Fiction both land. Nice combination.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the body
and Fiction counters with an outside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Fitzpatrick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mick Fitzpatrick's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fitzpatrick is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice jab there from Fitzpatrick.
Fiction swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fiction blocks a jab.
Fitzpatrick takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fiction ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Fiction throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fiction misses the jab.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the button.
Fitzpatrick throws a shot from downtown. Fiction moves away and avoids it.
Fiction misses with a body punch
and Fitzpatrick counters with a good, hard body kick but Fiction shrugs it off.
Fiction blocks a head kick by Fitzpatrick.
Fiction moves out of range as Fitzpatrick strikes.
Fiction looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fiction defending well as Fitzpatrick loads up on a big left hand.
Fiction moves into range and clinches up with Fitzpatrick.
Fiction pushes off an throws an elbow but Fitzpatrick leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fiction blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzpatrick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Fitzpatrick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fiction misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Fiction as he connects with a hook.
Fitzpatrick misses with a head kick.
A jab from Fitzpatrick misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fiction.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fitzpatrick misses with a two punch combination.
Fitzpatrick is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fiction.
Fitzpatrick throws out a loose jab but Fiction uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fiction.
Fiction swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fiction blocks a jab.
Fiction with a jab.
Fiction misses with a head kick.
Fiction looks for the body kick but Fitzpatrick saw that one coming.
Fiction tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzpatrick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fitzpatrick scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fiction.
Fiction drives through and clinches with Fitzpatrick against the cage.
Fiction throws an elbow that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fiction.
Pulp Fiction has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick blocks an elbow strike from Fiction.
Fitzpatrick breaks from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Fiction ducks down to avoid it.
Fiction lands a jab to the head.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the side of Fiction's head but Fiction sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fiction uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzpatrick.
Fiction tries to clinch but Fitzpatrick is having none of it.
Fiction scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range of the strikes.
Fiction darts in trying to clinch
and Fitzpatrick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fiction has managed to clinch.
Mick Fitzpatrick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fitzpatrick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fiction has him pressed against the cage.
Fiction lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick dodges an elbow strike from Fiction.
Fiction landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fiction just leaning against Fitzpatrick, taking a breather.
Fiction throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fitzpatrick blocks it with crossed arms.
Fiction trying to land knees to the body.
Fiction pushes off an throws an elbow but Fitzpatrick leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fiction avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Fiction.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fiction blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Fitzpatrick.
Fiction ducks right into an uppercut from Fitzpatrick.
A low kick from Fiction misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a right hand to the body.
Fiction tries to move into range but Fitzpatrick moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the side of Fiction's head but Fiction sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fiction works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fitzpatrick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mick Fitzpatrick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A telegraphed right hand from Fiction misses the target.
Fiction feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fitzpatrick's calf.
Fiction doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzpatrick circles away.
Fiction blocks a jab.
Fitzpatrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fiction gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fitzpatrick gets through Fiction's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick lands with a right to the head.
Fiction misses with an elbow over the top.
Fiction lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiction lands a knee to the head.
Fiction comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The cut above Mick Fitzpatrick's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzpatrick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fiction.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzpatrick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fitzpatrick's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fiction throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Fitzpatrick.
Fiction missing with knees to the body.
Fitzpatrick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fiction has him pressed against the cage.
Fiction throws an elbow but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fiction misses with an elbow over the top.
Fiction breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fiction throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fitzpatrick lands with a nice body kick.
Fiction throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pulp Fiction.
Well Fitzpatrick 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Fitzpatrick!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dingdown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eskobar Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Dingdown could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eskobar Andersson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ben Dingdown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eskobar Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dingdown thows a body shot but no joy.
Dingdown lands with a nice body punch.
Dingdown cracks Andersson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Andersson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dingdown. That did some damage!
Dingdown connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andersson's hands.
Andersson is rocked!
Dingdown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dingdown looks to land a combination but Andersson avoids it well.
Andersson ducks under a wild hook from Dingdown.
Andersson throws a front kick aimed at Dingdown's knee but Dingdown avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Dingdown.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses.
Dingdown checks a leg kick.
Andersson ducks under a wild hook from Dingdown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dingdown. Andersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dingdown scores with a nice strike.
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!
Dingdown throws a hook but Andersson blocks it.
That kick from Andersson tenderised Dingdown's leg. Dingdown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andersson lands a head kick!
Andersson connects with a high kick.
Andersson throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingdown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Dingdown misses.
Andersson lands with a kick to the temple. Dingdown shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Andersson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dingdown is out of range and Andersson settles back down.
A good leg kick by Andersson.
Dingdown scores with a nice strike.
That kick from Andersson tenderised Dingdown's leg. Dingdown is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from Andersson.
Andersson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Andersson lands a head kick. Dingdown smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dingdown moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersson scores with a leg kick.
Andersson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dingdown needs to keep his hands up - Andersson had a free shot at his head there.
Andersson moves out of range of the strikes.
Dingdown misses with a wild body shot.
Andersson drives through and clinches with Dingdown against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Andersson crunches a lovely knee into Dingdown's ribcage.
Dingdown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Andersson, right into the meat.
Dingdown is breathing heavily.
Andersson drives through and clinches with Dingdown against the cage.
Andersson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dingdown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Andersson landing knees to the body.
Andersson throws an elbow that misses.
Andersson landing knees to the body.
Andersson crunches a lovely knee into Dingdown's ribcage.
Andersson lands a knee to the head.
Andersson just leaning against Dingdown, taking a breather.
Andersson pushes off an throws an elbow but Dingdown leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Andersson lands a knee to the head.
Andersson crunches a lovely knee into Dingdown's ribcage.
Andersson tries a knee to the head but Dingdown blocks it.
Dingdown tries to break the clinch but Andersson is controlling the position.
Dingdown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andersson prevents Dingdown from breaking the clinch.
Andersson scores with a knee to the head.
Andersson stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson misses with an elbow over the top.
Dingdown is trying to break free.
Andersson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Andersson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Andersson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andersson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Andersson with a knee to the head.
Andersson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dingdown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dingdown working hard to break the clinch.
Andersson lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Andersson.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Andersson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Andersson lands a good knee to the midsection. Dingdown won't want to take too many of those.
Andersson lands a knee to the body.
Dingdown tries to circle away but Andersson has him pinned against the cage.
Dingdown takes a knee to the side of the body.
Andersson with a knee to the head.
Andersson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dingdown is trying to break the clinch but Andersson has him pressed against the cage.
Andersson keeps control of Dingdown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andersson is struggling to control the position.
Andersson trying to land knees to the body.
Andersson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dingdown up against the cage.
Dingdown has had enough of the clinch but Andersson keeps him there for the moment.
Andersson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andersson looking to throw knees to the head but Dingdown is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Andersson.
Andersson trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eskobar Andersson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Andersson lands with a kick to the temple. Dingdown shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dingdown throws a hook to the side of Andersson's head but Andersson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andersson moves out of range as Dingdown strikes.
Dingdown bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dingdown is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dingdown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eskobar Andersson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andersson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dingdown's sensitive parts.
Andersson slips a straight right by Dingdown.
Andersson feints and then cracks Dingdown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dingdown down.
Dingdown throws a lazy right hand but Andersson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eskobar Andersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body kick there by Andersson.
Dingdown connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andersson lands with a slapping head kick.
Andersson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dingdown tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andersson.
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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Andersson.
Andersson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dingdown looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dingdown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andersson can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson ducks under a wild hook from Dingdown.
Dingdown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dingdown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Andersson.
Andersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dingdown.
Andersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andersson moves into range and clinches up with Dingdown.
Dingdown wants to get back to striking at distance but Andersson won't allow it.
Andersson throws an elbow but it misses.
Andersson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Andersson connects with a knee to the head.
Andersson taking a breather.
Andersson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dingdown's face.
Andersson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dingdown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Andersson landing knees to the head.
It looks like Ben Dingdown has been cut.
Andersson landing knees to the body.
Andersson scores a nice knee to the body.
Andersson controlling the action here for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson taking a breather.
Andersson with a knee to the head.
Dingdown has had enough of the clinch but Andersson keeps him there for the moment.
Andersson lands a knee to the body.
Dingdown is trying to break the clinch but Andersson is controlling him.
Andersson landing knees to the head.
Andersson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Andersson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Andersson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Andersson lands a nice knee to the body.
Andersson avoiding damage.
Andersson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Andersson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Andersson scores a nice knee to the body.
Eskobar Andersson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingdown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dingdown wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees in the clinch landing for Andersson.
Dingdown wants to get back to striking at distance but Andersson won't allow it.
Andersson effectively controlling the action here.
Dingdown is trying to break the clinch but Andersson has him pressed against the cage.
Dingdown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andersson with a knee to the head.
Dingdown takes a knee right on the jaw!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dingdown is trying to force a seperation but Andersson has the dominant position.
Andersson missing with knees to the body.
Dingdown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Andersson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dingdown's brow.
Dingdown is trying to break the clinch but Andersson is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Andersson has Dingdown pressed against the cage, preventing Dingdown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Andersson landing knees to the head.
Andersson scores a nice knee to the body.
Dingdown is trying to break the clinch but Andersson is controlling him.
Andersson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dingdown's face.
Dingdown is looking to break free of the clinch but Andersson has double underhooks.
Andersson lands a good knee to the midsection. Dingdown won't want to take too many of those.
Dingdown wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andersson has him pressed against the cage.
Dingdown tries to break free but Andersson pushes him back against the cage.
Andersson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Andersson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Andersson effectively controlling the action here.
Dingdown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dingdown takes a knee right on the jaw!
Andersson looking to throw knees to the head but Dingdown is blocking nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Dingdown's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eskobar Andersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ben Dingdown'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. This is the final round!
Dingdown misses with a wild body shot.
Andersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andersson dodges the punch combination from Dingdown.
Dingdown misses with the combination.
Dingdown lands with a nice body punch.
Andersson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dingdown looks to score with a jab to the body but Andersson is just out of range.
Dingdown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dingdown looks to throw the jab but Andersson is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dingdown.
Jab, jab by Dingdown - just one landing.
Dingdown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andersson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andersson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dingdown circles away quickly and effectively.
Dingdown misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingdown takes a swing at Andersson's ribcage but misses.
Andersson forces Dingdown back against the cage and clinches.
Andersson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dingdown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stalling in the clinch from Andersson.
Dingdown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andersson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dingdown letting Andersson take a breather here.
A frustrated look appears on Dingdown's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Andersson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Andersson lands a good knee to the midsection. Dingdown won't want to take too many of those.
Andersson with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Andersson.
Andersson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Andersson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andersson landing knees to the head.
Andersson scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Andersson.
Andersson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dingdown letting Andersson take a breather here.
Ben Dingdown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Andersson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dingdown's efforts to push away.
Andersson with a knee to the head.
Dingdown can't break the clinch.
Dingdown is trying to break the clinch but Andersson is controlling him.
Andersson stalls.
Andersson keeps control of Dingdown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andersson prevents Dingdown from breaking the clinch.
Andersson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Andersson scores a nice knee to the body.
Dingdown wants to get back to striking at distance but Andersson won't allow it.
Dingdown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Andersson.
Andersson scores with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson looking to slow down the pace here.
Andersson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dingdown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A frustrated look appears on Dingdown's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dingdown avoiding damage as Andersson throws knees to the body.
Dingdown is trying to break free.
Andersson misses with a knee to the head.
Dingdown wants to get back to striking at distance but Andersson won't allow it.
Dingdown is trying to break the clinch but Andersson has him pressed against the cage.
Dingdown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andersson keeps control of Dingdown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dingdown wants to break free but Andersson has control.
Andersson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Andersson stalling in the clinch but Dingdown improves position.
Dingdown is trying to break the clinch but Andersson is controlling him.
Andersson scores with a knee to the head.
Dingdown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dingdown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andersson's elbow.
Dingdown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dingdown lands a right hand.
Dingdown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dingdown fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A knee to the head by Andersson.
Andersson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dingdown's efforts to push away.
Eskobar Andersson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dingdown is looking to break free of the clinch but Andersson has double underhooks.
Dingdown takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dingdown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andersson has Dingdown pressed against the cage.
Dingdown is trying to force a seperation but Andersson has the dominant position.
A knee to the head by Andersson.
Dingdown tries to circle away but Andersson has him pinned against the cage.
Dingdown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dingdown swings wildly with an uppercut but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dingdown misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eskobar Andersson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Andersson 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eskobar Andersson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Getto The Choppa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juri Arpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Choppa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Get to the Choppa by ADM . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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250 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Getto The Choppa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juri Arpa!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arpa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Choppa manages to avoid it.
The Choppa avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Choppa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Choppa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Choppa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Choppa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Arpa counter with a right hand.
It looks like Getto The Choppa has been cut.
The Choppa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arpa has time to react.
The Choppa misses with a looping right.
Arpa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arpa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arpa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Choppa.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Choppa, right into the meat.
The Choppa digs a good body shot into Arpa's ribs.
The Choppa scores with a head kick.
Arpa connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt The Choppa! He's out on his feet! Arpa rushes in and drops The Choppa with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Juri Arpa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matti Teppo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donny Dane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dane has chosen Candy Paint as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Teppo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donny Dane!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teppo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dane manages to avoid it.
Teppo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Teppo throws a low kick but Dane avoids it.
Teppo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dane swats away the attempt to clinch by Teppo.
Teppo misses with a wild body shot.
Teppo misses the shot to the body.
Teppo drops his hands momentarily and Dane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Teppo throws a series of strikes that have Dane backpedaling.
Teppo ducks under a wild hook from Dane.
Dane keeps the fight on the outside.
Teppo moves in looking to clinch but Dane pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teppo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dane loads up on a big right hand but Teppo slips the punch.
Teppo throws a hook but Dane avoids it easily.
Dane keeps the fight on the outside.
Dane looks to land a right hand but Teppo moved out of range.
Teppo doesn't manage to clinch there - Dane circles away.
Dane throws a big shot that misses.
Teppo misses with a straight right.
Teppo wants to clinch up but Dane keeps it at a distance.
Dane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Teppo throws a hook but Dane blocks it.
Donny Dane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Teppo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Teppo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Teppo thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Teppo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Teppo misses.
Teppo lands a jab to the nose.
Teppo throws a leg kick but Dane sees it coming and moves out of range.
Teppo moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Dane.
Matti Teppo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dane throws the left hand but Teppo avoids the punch easily.
Teppo misses with a looping right.
Dane misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Teppo doesn't seem bothered though.
Dane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left lands for Teppo.
Teppo tries to clinch but Dane moves out of range.
Teppo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dane avoids the body shot from Teppo.
Dane lands a really nice looking cross but Teppo seems unphased.
Dane ducks under a wild hook from Teppo.
Teppo tries to move into range but Dane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Teppo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dane avoids the body shot from Teppo.
Dane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dane wants it to stay on the feet.
Dane throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Teppo.
Teppo throws a series of strikes that have Dane backpedaling.
Dane moves away from the strike by Teppo.
Dane misses with a shot to the body
and Teppo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Dane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teppo.
A swing and a miss from Teppo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Donny Dane will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Teppo misses the target.
Dane blocks a leg kick.
Donny Dane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Teppo misses with a wild body shot.
Dane slips a straight right by Teppo.
Nice defenses there by Dane.
Dane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teppo.
Teppo throws a one two combo.
Dane throws a hook but Teppo blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teppo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Teppo rushes Dane and presses him up against the cage.
Teppo swings wildly with an uppercut but Dane uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Teppo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Teppo keeps control of Dane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Teppo.
Dane working aggressively here.
Dane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Teppo.
Dane throws a hook to the side of Teppo's head but Teppo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Teppo closes the distance and clinches up with Dane, looking for a takedown. Teppo pushes Dane against the cage but Dane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Teppo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Teppo instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Teppo.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dane is trying to break the clinch but Teppo has him pressed against the cage.
Teppo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Teppo throws a punch but it's blocked by Dane.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dane misses with the head strike.
Teppo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Teppo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teppo is trying to maintain a safe position but Dane gets an underhook and turns Teppo into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Teppo can't get the takedown.
Teppo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dane's efforts to push away.
Dane is trying to break free.
Teppo lands a hook that snaps the head of Dane backwards.
Teppo keeps control of Dane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Teppo lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Teppo.
Teppo lands a left hand.
Teppo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dane throws a head punch that misses.
Teppo blocking some punches.
Dane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Teppo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dane lands a nice uppercut.
Teppo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teppo prevents Dane from breaking the clinch.
Teppo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Teppo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Teppo has him pressed against the cage.
Dane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Teppo.
Dane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Teppo misses with a body shot
and Teppo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Teppo misses.
Teppo throws a hook but Dane blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teppo is looking to clinch.
Dane walks into a straight right hand from Teppo.
Dane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teppo.
Dane moves away from the strike by Teppo.
Teppo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dane throws out the jab.
Teppo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Teppo misses with an uppercut. Dane saw that one coming.
Teppo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dane's hands.
Dane misses with an uppercut. Teppo saw that one coming.
Dane throws a hook to the side of Teppo's head but Teppo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teppo misses with a looping left.
Teppo lands with an overhand left.
Dane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Teppo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teppo misses with a low kick.
Teppo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dane misses with a looping left.
Dane swats away the attempt to clinch by Teppo.
Teppo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Teppo somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Teppo dominated that second 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.
Dane throws out a loose jab but Teppo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teppo is looking to clinch but Dane is avoiding it.
Teppo is looking to clinch but Dane is avoiding it.
Dane moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dane slips under a jab.
Dane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dane moves away from the strike by Teppo.
Teppo slips under a jab from Dane.
Teppo misses with a combination
and Dane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teppo. Dane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dane looks to land a right hand but Teppo moved out of range.
Dane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Teppo lands a jab to Dane's midsection.
Dane moves out of range as Teppo strikes.
Teppo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dane.
Dane misses with a body shot.
A big left from Teppo misses.
Dane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dane throws a lazy right hand but Teppo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Teppo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Teppo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Teppo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Teppo.
Teppo avoids the body shot from Dane.
Dane slips under a jab from Teppo.
Dane ducks under a wild hook from Teppo.
Dane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teppo moves out of range of the strikes.
Teppo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Teppo staying out of range there.
Dane lands a body shot.
Teppo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dane counters with a left to the body.
Dane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Teppo throws out a loose jab but Dane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Teppo.
Dane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teppo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dane.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dane. Teppo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teppo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dane moves out of range as Teppo strikes.
Teppo is looking to clinch.
Dane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dane defending well as Teppo loads up on a big left hand.
Teppo swings for the body but Dane moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Dane.
A swing and a miss from Dane.
Dane throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Dane really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice shot lands for Teppo.
Dane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teppo.
Dane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teppo throws out the jab.
Teppo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teppo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dane just misses with a punch to the body.
Teppo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teppo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dane at a distance.
Teppo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Teppo swings for the body but Dane moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teppo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dane avoids it really well and circles away.
Teppo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Teppo tries to clinch but Dane moves out of range.
Teppo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dane counters with a stiff right hand.
Teppo avoids the body shot from Dane.
Dane throws a hook but Teppo blocks it.
Teppo moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Teppo is looking to clinch.
Dane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Teppo throws a big shot that misses.
Dane tests Teppo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Teppo misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Dane misses its intended target.
Teppo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dane throws out the jab.
Teppo throws a combination that misses
and Teppo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Teppo misses with a hook. Dane ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teppo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teppo tries to clinch up
and Dane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Teppo does no damage.
Teppo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A big left from Teppo misses.
Dane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Teppo misses with an uppercut.
Teppo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dane manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teppo moves out of range of the strikes.
Dane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teppo.
Teppo misses with a body punch
and Dane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Dane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teppo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dane.
Teppo slips a straight right by Dane.
A slow jab from Teppo misses its intended target.
Teppo throws a series of punches but Dane avoids them all with ease.
Dane throws a hook but Teppo blocks it.
Teppo looks to clinch
and Dane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Dane dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Teppo lands a really nice looking cross but Dane seems unphased.
Dane throws the left hand but Teppo avoids the punch easily.
Teppo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teppo moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Teppo misses its intended target.
Teppo tries to clinch up.
Teppo tries to clinch up.
Teppo cracks Dane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Teppo misses the jab.
Teppo lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Teppo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teppo clobbers Dane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Teppo throws a series of punches but Dane avoids them all with ease.
Teppo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dane. Dane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice straight punches there by Teppo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Teppo.
Dane throws a hook but Teppo avoids it easily.
Teppo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teppo. Dane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teppo has closed the distance and engaged Dane in a clinch.
Teppo is trying to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Teppo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Teppo.
Dane swings wildly with an uppercut but Teppo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dane tries to break free but Teppo pushes him back against the cage.
Teppo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dane misses with the head strike.
Dane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dane can't break the clinch.
Dane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Teppo wants to stall.
Dane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Teppo.
Dane is trying to break the clinch but Teppo is controlling him.
Dane has a couple of punches blocked by Teppo.
Dane tries to break free but Teppo pushes him back against the cage.
Dane misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dane.
Dane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Teppo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dane tries to break free but Teppo pushes him back against the cage.
Teppo trying to stall but Dane improves his position.
Teppo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dane working hard to break the clinch.
Teppo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dane swings wildly with an uppercut but Teppo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teppo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Teppo lands an uppercut.
Teppo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Teppo throws a punch but it's blocked by Dane.
Teppo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dane backwards.
A short left from Teppo.
Dane wants to break free but Teppo has control.
Dane wants to break free but Teppo has control.
Teppo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Teppo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Teppo swings wildly with an uppercut but Dane uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Teppo.
Teppo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Teppo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Teppo lands with a right to the head.
Dane wants to get back to striking at distance but Teppo won't allow it.
Matti Teppo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matti Teppo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Teppo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Teppo backwards.
Teppo lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dane takes a shot to the head.
Dane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teppo pushes Dane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dane is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teppo lands with a light punch inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Teppo has Dane pressed against the cage.
Dane is looking to break free of the clinch but Teppo has double underhooks.
Dane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Teppo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Teppo there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circling - Teppo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teppo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Teppo moves in looking to clinch but Dane pushes him off.
Dane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Teppo moves out of range as Dane strikes.
Donny Dane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Teppo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matti Teppo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dane has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Dane!
Donny Dane is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Markku Oramo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Brooklyn by Jay Z kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Markku Oramo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kevin Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Oramo staying out of range there.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oramo takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oramo walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oramo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Oramo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Oramo lands the left hand.
Oramo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oramo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oramo cracks Johnson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Johnson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Oramo finish him?
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson looks gassed!
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Oramo finish him?
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Oramo's head but Oramo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Oramo takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson is trying to drag Oramo to the mat but Oramo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A right handed body shot lands from Oramo.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Markku Oramo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Johnson.
Oramo lands a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oramo smiles and moves away.
Oramo lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oramo sends Johnson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Oramo is motioning to the referee to let Johnson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oramo pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oramo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Oramo.
Oramo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oramo lands a left and a right that send Johnson crashing to the mat, dazed. Oramo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oramo cracks Johnson with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Markku Oramo!
Markku Oramo retains his heavyweight title!
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