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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Tahkojuusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oiva Tuominen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tahkojuusto's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, AC/DC : T.N.T. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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186 lbs
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193 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Tahkojuusto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oiva Tuominen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuominen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tahkojuusto is looking to get to half guard.
Tahkojuusto tries to improve his position but instead Tuominen has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuominen is persistently looking for the submission but Tahkojuusto is defending it well.
Tuominen punches Tahkojuusto on the ear.
It looks like Teppo Tahkojuusto has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tahkojuusto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tahkojuusto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tahkojuusto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tahkojuusto wants to control from the top but Tuominen keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto tries to free his leg and advance position but Tuominen is retaining full guard.
Tahkojuusto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tuominen's head.
Tuominen is adopting a defensive guard.
Tuominen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tahkojuusto's guard.
Tuominen wants to pass the guard but Tahkojuusto is keeping the position.
Tahkojuusto throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tuominen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tuominen wanted to stand there but Tahkojuusto had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuominen stopping the sweep attempt from Tahkojuusto.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tuominen passes Tahkojuusto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tuominen trying to mount his opponent but Tahkojuusto defends it.
Tahkojuusto wants to get back to full guard.
Tuominen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tahkojuusto sees it coming and defends easily.
Tahkojuusto is looking for a sweep. Tuominen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuominen trying to control the action but Tahkojuusto is working from the bottom.
Tahkojuusto trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Tuominen blocks Tahkojuusto's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Tuominen avoids the attempt from Tahkojuusto to control.
Tuominen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Teppo Tahkojuusto's cut is getting worse.
Tuominen raining down shots from the mount!
Teppo Tahkojuusto's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Teppo Tahkojuusto's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Oiva Tuominen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magni Turisas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzi comes to the cage accompanied by Brocken Limbs. Turisas is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Manowar - Gods Of War. Magni Turisas acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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209 lbs
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210 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damian Uzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magni Turisas!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turisas lands with a nice combination. Uzi backs away looking to recover.
Uzi fails with a takedown attempt.
Uzi shoots in but Turisas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Uzi shoots in looking for a takedown. Turisas tries to sprawl out of it but Uzi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turisas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Uzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uzi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turisas finds it's way round the side to connect with Uzi's head.
Turisas throws a combination. Uzi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Uzi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turisas pinned against the cage. Turisas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A nice combination there by Turisas.
Uzi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Turisas swivels and escapes.
Uzi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turisas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Uzi is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turisas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Uzi dodges the punch combination from Turisas.
Turisas scores with a three punch combo!
Turisas misses with a series of wild punches.
Turisas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Turisas throws a right hand that Uzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Uzi also avoids with ease.
Turisas cracks a nice hook into Uzi's ribs.
Uzi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turisas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Turisas.
Turisas looks to land a combination but Uzi avoids it well.
Turisas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turisas stalks Uzi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Uzi's face. Uzi staggers backwards, shaken.
Uzi is rocked!
Turisas connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Uzi to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Turisas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Magni Turisas!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juha Tappio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taavi Liisteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tappio comes to the cage accompanied by Kari Tapio - Juna kulkee vaan. Liisteri has chosen Solid Base - I like it as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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165 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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162 lbs
12 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Tappio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taavi Liisteri!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tappio leaves Liisteri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Liisteri slips a straight right by Tappio.
Liisteri tries for a takedown but Tappio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Liisteri shoots for a double leg takedown but Tappio sprawls well. He's pushed Liisteri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Juha Tappio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taavi Liisteri.
Liisteri shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tappio as he jumps to the side.
Tappio throws a right and a left that Liisteri avoids nicely.
Tappio misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liisteri drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tappio is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Liisteri is controlling him well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Liisteri is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tappio has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liisteri goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tappio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Liisteri but great work by Tappio.
Liisteri tries to improve position but can't.
Tappio decides to stand back up. Tappio steps back and let's Liisteri get back to his feet.
Tappio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tappio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Tappio.
Liisteri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tappio circles away.
Liisteri looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Liisteri is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tappio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Liisteri.
Liisteri is trying to work for a kimura but Tappio is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappio is defending against the submission attempts here by Liisteri.
Liisteri is looking for a kimura here.
Tappio pushes Liisteri off looking to stand but Liisteri dives back in and keeps control.
Liisteri trying to pass the guard but Tappio defending well.
Liisteri is looking for a kimura but Tappio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Liisteri to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liisteri seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tappio is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Taavi Liisteri!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eduardo Silva comes to the cage accompanied by X is Coming. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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168 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eduardo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Silva!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roger Silva misses with a head kick.
Eduardo Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Eduardo Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Roger Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Eduardo Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roger Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Eduardo Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Roger Silva's guard.
Eduardo Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Roger Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eduardo Silva is pushing down on Roger Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Roger Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Eduardo Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Eduardo Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roger Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Eduardo Silva trying to mount his opponent but Roger Silva defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eduardo Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Roger Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roger Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Eduardo Silva wants to take a breather but Roger Silva is having none of it.
Roger Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Eduardo Silva.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eduardo Silva passes to full mount!
Roger Silva tries to reverse the position but Eduardo Silva maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Eduardo Silva content just to control the position here.
Eduardo Silva tries to control but Roger Silva wriggling away.
Eduardo Silva has hold of Roger Silva's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Roger Silva manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Roger Silva tries to lock up and control but Eduardo Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Eduardo Silva moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Roger Silva has worked his arm free - good work by Roger Silva!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo Silva working away.
Eduardo Silva goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Roger Silva has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Eduardo Silva but great work by Roger Silva.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roger Silva working away.
Eduardo Silva tries to bench press Roger Silva off him but Roger Silva keeps the position.
The strikes coming from Roger Silva are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Roger Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eduardo Silva keeps working.
Eduardo Silva looks to move to half guard but instead Roger Silva has passed into mount! Damn!
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.
Roger Silva controlling from mount.
Eduardo Silva is looking to improve his position but Roger Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Roger Silva controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eduardo Silva working to try and regain half guard.
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 Eduardo Silva 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.
Roger Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Eduardo Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roger Silva is looking to slow Eduardo Silva down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Roger Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Eduardo Silva shoots for a takedown but Roger Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roger Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roger Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Eduardo Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roger Silva. Roger Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Roger Silva.
Roger Silva misses with an uppercut. Eduardo Silva saw that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eduardo Silva.
Nice sprawl there from Roger Silva as Eduardo Silva shoots in.
Roger Silva thuds his right hand into Eduardo Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roger Silva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roger Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Roger Silva connects with a leg kick. Eduardo Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Eduardo Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eduardo Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eduardo Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roger Silva. Roger Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Roger Silva is looking to slow Eduardo Silva down with leg kicks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eduardo Silva.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Roger Silva.
Eduardo Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Roger Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eduardo Silva manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Roger Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Eduardo Silva doesn't seem phased though.
A good leg kick by Roger Silva.
Eduardo Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roger Silva swivels and escapes.
Roger Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Roger Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Horrible takedown by Eduardo Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Roger Silva which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roger Silva is looking to slow Eduardo Silva down with leg kicks.
Roger Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Eduardo Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roger Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Eduardo Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Roger Silva manages to control the position for a moment.
Roger Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roger Silva is looking to escape.
Roger Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Eduardo Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Eduardo Silva tries to take Roger Silva's back but instead Roger Silva uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Roger Silva is looking to get back to full guard here but Eduardo Silva has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eduardo Silva goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Roger Silva is on top in guard.
Eduardo Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Roger Silva gets full guard.
Eduardo Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Roger Silva is trying to control the position but Eduardo Silva postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eduardo Silva won't allow Roger Silva to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Eduardo Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roger Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Eduardo Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Eduardo Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roger Silva's waist but Roger Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eduardo Silva off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Eduardo Silva with that takedown attempt.
Eduardo Silva shoots in and drives through. Roger Silva sprawls well.
Roger Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Roger Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Eduardo Silva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Roger Silva.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Roger Silva.
Roger Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eduardo Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eduardo Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roger Silva moves into the clinch.
Roger Silva breaks the clinch.
Eduardo Silva throws a lazy right hand but Roger Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roger Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eduardo Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Roger Silva.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Roger Silva, right into the meat.
Roger Silva wants to clinch.
Eduardo Silva looks for a takedown but Roger Silva sprawls well.
Eduardo Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eduardo Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roger Silva as he jumps to the side.
Eduardo Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Roger Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Eduardo Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roger Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Eduardo Silva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Roger Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Eduardo Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roger Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Eduardo Silva's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roger Silva.
Roger Silva punishes Eduardo Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Roger Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eduardo Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice body kick there by Roger Silva.
Eduardo Silva fails to land the takedown.
Eduardo Silva moves forwards but Roger Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Eduardo Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Roger Silva.
Roger Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eduardo Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Eduardo Silva connects with a single shot there.
Roger Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Eduardo Silva shoots in for a takedown but Roger Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roger Silva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Roger Silva throws a leg kick which misses Eduardo Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Eduardo Silva tries to avoid it.
Roger Silva moves into range and clinches up with Eduardo Silva.
Eduardo Silva jumps guard but Roger Silva stands there with Eduardo Silva around his waist. Eduardo Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Eduardo Silva tries to pull guard but Roger Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Eduardo Silva drops back down to his feet.
Eduardo Silva jumps guard but Roger Silva stands there with Eduardo Silva around his waist. Eduardo Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Eduardo Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Roger Silva smiles and moves away.
Roger Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Roger Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Eduardo Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roger Silva but Roger Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo Silva dives in and grabs Roger Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roger Silva pushes down on Eduardo Silva's head and hops out.
Eduardo Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roger Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good shot there by Roger Silva.
A good leg kick by Roger Silva.
Roger Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Roger Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Roger Silva stuffs the takedown.
Eduardo Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roger Silva tries to avoid it but Eduardo Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roger Silva to the ground. Roger Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Roger Silva.
Roger Silva thuds his right hand into Eduardo Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Eduardo Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Roger Silva.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roger Silva throws a leg kick which misses Eduardo Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Eduardo Silva tries to avoid it.
Eduardo Silva fails to land the takedown.
Roger Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Eduardo Silva momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Roger Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Silva!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zenon Heavy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogerio Werdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zenon Heavy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rogerio Werdum!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werdum moves out of range as Heavy strikes.
Werdum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heavy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heavy misses with a few strikes there.
Donk. Heavy catches Werdum right on the button with a cross.
Werdum closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Werdum staying calm.
Werdum's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Werdum has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The strikes coming from Werdum are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Werdum takes a little break here. Heavy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rogerio Werdum.
Werdum avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Werdum takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Werdum closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Heavy quickly recovers to half guard.
Werdum with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rogerio Werdum.
Werdum shoots in and drives through. Heavy sprawls well.
Zenon Heavy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Werdum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Heavy pinned against the cage. Heavy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Werdum throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Heavy was covering up waiting for the punch and Werdum finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Werdum controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Werdum lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Heavy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Werdum controls the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogerio Werdum dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Werdum avoids the head kick by Heavy.
Heavy looks to land a combination but Werdum avoids it well.
Heavy misses with the combination.
Werdum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Heavy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Heavy throws a head kick that misses.
Heavy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Heavy misses with a series of wild punches.
Werdum is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Heavy's half guard.
Werdum controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rogerio Werdum was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Werdum throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Heavy's waist but Heavy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Werdum off to one side.
Werdum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heavy.
Heavy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Heavy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heavy tries to bum rush Werdum with a series of wild strikes but Werdum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Werdum avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Werdum.
Zenon Heavy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogerio Werdum.
Heavy throws a series of punches but Werdum avoids them all with ease.
Heavy lands with a nice combination. Werdum backs away looking to recover.
Heavy misses with a series of wild punches.
Werdum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Heavy swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdum closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Heavy did well to prevent Werdum getting side control.
Heavy wants to get back to his feet.
Werdum controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogerio Werdum has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Heavy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Werdum looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A punch combination from Heavy misses.
Heavy misses with a wild combination.
Werdum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heavy.
Werdum bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rogerio Werdum will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Heavy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Werdum drives through with a takedown into guard.
Werdum is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Werdum trying to control but Heavy is working from the bottom.
Werdum not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rogerio Werdum was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Heavy fails to land with a series of punches.
Heavy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Werdum looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Heavy blocks a jab.
Zenon Heavy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Werdum looks to land a combination but Heavy avoids it well.
Werdum fails with the takedown.
Werdum will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zenon Heavy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogerio Werdum.
Heavy throws a combination that misses
and Werdum counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werdum seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Werdum trying to mount his opponent but Heavy defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdum is controlling the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rogerio Werdum hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Werdum shoots in for a double leg but Heavy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Heavy looks to land a combination but Werdum avoids it well.
Werdum shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Werdum showed some decent athleticism there.
Werdum not doing much here.
Zenon Heavy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Werdum seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Heavy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Werdum looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rogerio Werdum was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Werdum lands a jab to the nose.
Heavy throws the left hand but Werdum avoids the punch easily.
Heavy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Werdum 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Werdum looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rogerio Werdum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Werdum winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogerio Werdum!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Jedard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matto Monni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jedard might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Creeping Death by Metallica. Monni is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: AC/DC - Shoot to thrill. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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270 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Jedard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matto Monni!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monni tries to clinch up but Jedard circles away and keeps his distance.
Monni drives through and clinches with Jedard against the cage.
Monni has clasped his hands together around Jedard's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Monni goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jedard has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Monni but great work by Jedard.
Monni tries to bench press Jedard off him but Jedard keeps the position.
Jedard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Monni knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Monni gets back to half guard.
Monni is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jedard pulls his head out easily.
Jedard is working for a submission of some sort.
Jedard seems to be working for a kimura but Monni defends the submission attempt.
Jedard wants to work for an arm triangle but Monni is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jedard is looking to advance position but Monni won't allow it.
Jedard passes the guard and advances to mount!
Monni is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jedard looking to secure an arm triangle but Monni defends it well.
Monni gets back to half guard.
Jedard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Monni actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monni is pressing down on Jedard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jedard advances to half guard.
Monni looking for subs from the bottom but Jedard mounts him!
Jedard is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Monni can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Monni is desperately trying to improve his position but Jedard has a good base and remains in mount.
Jedard working for a submission but Monni is keeping him at bay.
Monni sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jedard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Monni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monni tries to roll over but Jedard keeps him under control.
Monni actively working from the bottom here.
Monni gets full guard.
Jedard drops back looking for a leg! Monni is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Monni manages to kick Jedard off! Jedard jumps back into Monni's guard.
Monni bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jedard's guard.
Monni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jedard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Monni pushing down on Jedard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jedard trying to control here.
Monni passes to full mount!
Monni goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jedard is on top in guard.
Jedard wants to control from the top but Monni keeps moving.
Monni looking for a guillotine here but Jedard defends easily.
Jedard drops back looking for a leg! Monni is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Monni manages to kick Jedard off! Jedard jumps back into Monni's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matto Monni will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Monni wants to clinch.
Monni tries to clinch but Jedard moves out of range.
Jedard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monni.
Monni dodges the punch combination from Jedard.
A punch combination from Jedard misses.
Jedard works the jab nicely.
Jedard misses with a series of wild punches.
Monni shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jedard sprawls well. Jedard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Monni gets slowly back to his feet.
Monni fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monni is looking to clinch.
Jedard fails with a takedown attempt.
Jedard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monni closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jedard did well to prevent Monni getting side control.
Monni is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jedard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Monni drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jedard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jedard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jedard!
Monni manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Monni seems to be looking for submissions.
Monni is breathing heavily.
Monni seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monni is looking for a kimura here.
Jedard manages to get to full guard.
Monni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jedard is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monni passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Monni is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jedard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Monni looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Monni tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monni has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jedard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Monni's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jedard looking for submissions off his back.
Monni is trying to work for a kimura but Jedard is defending well.
Monni is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Steve Jedard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jedard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Monni as he avoids it easily.
Monni wants to clinch up but Jedard keeps it at a distance.
Jedard scores with a shot to the body.
Jedard looks to throw the jab but Monni is out of range.
Monni shoots in looking for a takedown but Jedard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Monni's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No joy there for Jedard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jedard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jedard stuffs the takedown.
Jedard misses with a head kick.
Jedard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monni.
Nice uppercut there from Jedard.
Jedard looks to land a combination but Monni avoids it well.
Monni tries to clinch but Jedard moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monni closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steve Jedard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jedard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Monni circles away quickly and effectively.
Monni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jedard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Monni fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jedard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monni rushes Jedard and presses him up against the cage.
Monni lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Monni.
Monni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Monni lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Monni drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steve Jedard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matto Monni.
A short right from Monni.
Monni has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jedard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jedard is looking to break free of the clinch but Monni has double underhooks.
Monni is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Monni keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jedard's efforts to push away.
Monni has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jedard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jedard tries to break the clinch but Monni is controlling the position.
Monni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Monni scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jedard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jedard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Monni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monni will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jedard up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monni.
Monni stalling.
Monni lands a left hand.
Monni stalling in the clinch but Jedard improves position.
Monni is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jedard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Monni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monni prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jedard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Monni fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jedard misses with a double jab.
Jedard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jedard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monni scores with a nice strike.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jedard.
Monni gets a clinch.
Monni working aggressively here.
Monni gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jedard is refusing to be controlled, as Monni sits in half guard.
Monni is looking for a kimura here.
Monni is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monni is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Monni wants to pass the guard but Jedard is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jedard wants to control but Monni is keeping busy.
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 Steve Jedard.
I think Jedard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Steve Jedard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clint Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Zaromskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fredriksson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ennio Morricone - The good, the bad and the ugly. This should be a great matchup!
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176 lbs
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183 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clint Fredriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Zaromskis!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaromskis throws a chopping leg kick but Fredriksson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fredriksson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fredriksson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fredriksson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zaromskis slips a jab from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson lands a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaromskis.
Martin Zaromskis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaromskis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zaromskis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fredriksson throws a body punch but Zaromskis moves out of range.
Fredriksson misses with a wild body shot.
Fredriksson tries to bum rush Zaromskis with a series of wild strikes but Zaromskis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fredriksson scores with a one two! Zaromskis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zaromskis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fredriksson if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fredriksson works the jab nicely.
Zaromskis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fredriksson checks the leg kick.
Fredriksson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zaromskis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Fredriksson as he checks the leg kick.
Zaromskis wants to clinch up but Fredriksson keeps it at a distance.
Fredriksson thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fredriksson is defended easily by Zaromskis.
Fredriksson misses with a straight right.
Martin Zaromskis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fredriksson misses with a wild combination.
Zaromskis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zaromskis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaromskis throws a solid leg kick but Fredriksson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zaromskis.
Zaromskis leaves Fredriksson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fredriksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaromskis is just out of range.
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.
Zaromskis tries a head kick but it misses.
Fredriksson just misses with a punch to the body.
Fredriksson keeps the fight on the outside.
Fredriksson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaromskis.
Fredriksson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clint Fredriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaromskis throws a sloppy body shot
and Fredriksson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zaromskis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fredriksson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zaromskis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fredriksson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fredriksson misses with a series of wild punches.
Fredriksson tries for a takedown but Zaromskis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fredriksson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zaromskis is fending him off so far but Fredriksson persists. Nope, Zaromskis circles away and we're back to standing.
Fredriksson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson takes a swing at Zaromskis's ribcage but misses.
Zaromskis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fredriksson.
Zaromskis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fredriksson avoids a kick to the body.
Zaromskis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fredriksson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zaromskis tries to clinch up.
Zaromskis moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaromskis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fredriksson is looking to wear down Zaromskis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fredriksson looks to land a combination but Zaromskis avoids it well.
Zaromskis scores with a head kick. Fredriksson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zaromskis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fredriksson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaromskis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fredriksson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zaromskis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fredriksson just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaromskis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fredriksson checks it well.
Fredriksson throws a hook but Zaromskis avoids it easily.
Fredriksson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaromskis.
A low kick from Zaromskis is predictable there
and Fredriksson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zaromskis tries to close the distance and clinch but Fredriksson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fredriksson shoots in and bounces Zaromskis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zaromskis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fredriksson is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 Clint Fredriksson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fredriksson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zaromskis counters with a thumping low kick.
Fredriksson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaromskis tries to clinch up
and Fredriksson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fredriksson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zaromskis to the mat! Zaromskis manages to get full guard.
Zaromskis has his hands on Fredriksson's head, controlling the position.
Fredriksson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zaromskis is keeping the position for now.
Fredriksson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zaromskis 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaromskis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fredriksson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fredriksson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zaromskis!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fredriksson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zaromskis's face.
Fredriksson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Fredriksson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zaromskis because Fredriksson loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fredriksson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Zaromskis wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fredriksson.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fredriksson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fredriksson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fredriksson throws some wild stikes that Zaromskis manages to avoid easily.
Fredriksson controlling the position easily from mount.
Zaromskis regains half guard.
Fredriksson is pressing down on Zaromskis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zaromskis is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson is trying to control the action in half guard but Zaromskis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zaromskis has a hand on Fredriksson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fredriksson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Zaromskis tries to hold on but Fredriksson pushes him away.
Zaromskis is squirming around, avoiding Fredriksson's attempts to control the action.
Fredriksson lands a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice elbow there by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson looking to ground and pound but Zaromskis is blocking nicely.
Zaromskis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fredriksson is stalling here. Zaromskis is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fredriksson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Zaromskis has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis trying to control the action but Fredriksson is working from the bottom.
Zaromskis blocks the strikes from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zaromskis trying to control the action but Fredriksson is working from the bottom.
Fredriksson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fredriksson is looking for a sweep. Zaromskis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zaromskis trying to mount his opponent but Fredriksson defends it.
Zaromskis trying to control the action but Fredriksson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fredriksson is looking to improve his position.
Zaromskis thows a huge punch but Fredriksson dodges it nicely.
Fredriksson wants to control but Zaromskis is keeping busy.
Fredriksson tries to roll over but Zaromskis keeps him under control.
Fredriksson trying to control here.
Fredriksson wants to improve his position but Zaromskis is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fredriksson takes a swing at Zaromskis's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Fredriksson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fredriksson thows a body shot but no joy.
Clint Fredriksson is winning the standup battle so far.
Fredriksson dives in and grabs Zaromskis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zaromskis pushes down on Fredriksson's head and hops out.
Fredriksson misses with a two punch combination.
Zaromskis fakes the leg kick and cracks Fredriksson in the body.
Fredriksson misses with a hook to the body
and Zaromskis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zaromskis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fredriksson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zaromskis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson shoots in looking for a takedown. Zaromskis tries to sprawl out of it but Fredriksson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zaromskis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fredriksson misses with a body shot.
Fredriksson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zaromskis connects with an inside leg kick.
Zaromskis tries to clinch but Fredriksson moves away
and Fredriksson counters with a nice body shot.
Fredriksson shoots in looking for a takedown but Zaromskis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fredriksson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clint Fredriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson with a hook.
Zaromskis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fredriksson throws a hook but Zaromskis blocks it.
Fredriksson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fredriksson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fredriksson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zaromskis swivels and escapes.
Zaromskis scoring well with a low kick there.
Zaromskis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zaromskis tries to clinch up.
Fredriksson misses with a body shot
and Zaromskis counters with an inside leg kick.
Zaromskis misses the jab.
Fredriksson throws a combination that misses
and Zaromskis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zaromskis tries to clinch but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Fredriksson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson missing with a left hand there. Zaromskis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaromskis throws a head kick but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Fredriksson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zaromskis is fending him off so far but Fredriksson persists. Nope, Zaromskis circles away and we're back to standing.
Fredriksson throws the left hand but Zaromskis avoids the punch easily.
Martin Zaromskis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaromskis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zaromskis tries to clinch up but Fredriksson circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Zaromskis does no damage.
Fredriksson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zaromskis.
Fredriksson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Zaromskis!
Clint Fredriksson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zaromskis tries to lock up and control but Fredriksson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Fredriksson.
Zaromskis is trying desperately to improve position.
Fredriksson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis is bucking up trying to escape but Fredriksson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Zaromskis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fredriksson lands a nice shot to the head.
Fredriksson lands a big shot there that rocks Zaromskis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fredriksson looking to finish Zaromskis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zaromskis!
Fredriksson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zaromskis looks a forlorn figure.
The referee warns Zaromskis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Zaromskis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fredriksson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Zaromskis working to try and regain half guard.
Zaromskis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fredriksson dominating with strikes here.
Zaromskis working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Fredriksson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fredriksson with good strikes from the mount here!
Fredriksson lands a heavy elbow.
Fredriksson working Zaromskis over with strikes here.
Fredriksson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fredriksson is landing with some decent strikes but Zaromskis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fredriksson unloading with bombs!
Fredriksson working Zaromskis over with strikes here.
Zaromskis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zaromskis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clint Fredriksson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fredriksson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clint Fredriksson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaarlo Vihtala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vihtala might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pohjois-Karjala. Kaarlo Vihtala had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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260 lbs
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaarlo Vihtala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, optimus Prime!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Prime checks a leg kick.
Prime throws a looping overhand right but Vihtala ducks down to avoid it.
Vihtala throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Prime misses with a few strikes there.
Vihtala tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Prime is able to avoid easily.
Prime looks to land a left hand but Vihtala moved out of range nicely.
Prime scores a takedown into full mount!
Vihtala is looking to improve his position but Prime isn't that keen on the idea.
Vihtala is working hard here to advance position.
Prime content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime throws some wild stikes that Vihtala manages to avoid easily.
Prime with a couple of short strikes.
It looks like Kaarlo Vihtala has been cut.
Vihtala tries to hold on but Prime postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vihtala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Prime lands with some strikes.
Prime controlling the position easily from mount.
Prime sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Vihtala is wriggling around trying to escape.
Prime lands a big shot there that rocks Vihtala but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala is desperately trying to improve his position but Prime has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee warns Vihtala that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Prime fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kaarlo Vihtala's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prime scoring with strikes but Vihtala is staying in there.
Vihtala is rocked!
Kaarlo Vihtala's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kaarlo Vihtala's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). optimus Prime!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between morgan bunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Kolari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, morgan bunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Kolari!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolari lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
bunch gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kolari to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kolari preventing the sweep.
Kolari wants to control from the top but bunch keeps moving.
Kolari won't allow bunch to sweep him here.
bunch trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kolari trying to control the position from guard on top but bunch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolari is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
bunch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
bunch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kolari on the ground.
bunch is striking off his back. Kolari thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Kolari is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so bunch is just riding it out for now. Kolari eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolari thows a huge punch but bunch dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
bunch has hold of Kolari's hands but Kolari slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kolari drops an elbow to the side of bunch's head.
bunch is trying to maintain the position but Kolari is very close to passing his half guard.
Kolari moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from bunch.
Kolari connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused bunch some visible discomfort.
Kolari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
bunch taking a bit of punishment here - Kolari scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bunch tries to improve position but can't.
Kolari is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. bunch is trying to escape and Kolari transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and bunch is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kolari! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sami Kolari!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kimmo Kivipaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valdemar Kosonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kivipaa comes to the cage accompanied by Kivipää. Kosonen has chosen Mad Sin - Burn and Rise as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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163 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimmo Kivipaa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valdemar Kosonen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosonen drives through and clinches with Kivipaa against the cage.
Kosonen jumps guard but Kivipaa stands there with Kosonen around his waist. Kosonen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kosonen trying to stall but Kivipaa improves his position.
Kivipaa presses Kosonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kivipaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kosonen backwards.
Kosonen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kosonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kosonen tries to pull guard but Kivipaa won't allow it.
Kimmo Kivipaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valdemar Kosonen.
Kosonen wants a takedown.
Kosonen tries to pull guard but Kivipaa won't allow it.
Kosonen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kivipaa smiles and moves away.
Kivipaa throws the left hand but Kosonen avoids the punch easily.
Kosonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kivipaa.
Kosonen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kosonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kosonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kivipaa misses the jab.
Kosonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kimmo Kivipaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivipaa wants to clinch but Kosonen slips to the side
letting Kosonen counter with a right hand.
Kivipaa wants to clinch but Kosonen slips to the side
letting Kosonen counter with a right hand.
Kivipaa tries to score with a low kick but Kosonen moves his leg out of the way.
Kivipaa looks to land a right hand but Kosonen moved out of range.
Kivipaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kosonen.
Kosonen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kivipaa as he avoids it easily.
Kosonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kivipaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Kosonen misses with a hook. Kivipaa ducked under it nicely.
Kosonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kivipaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kosonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kivipaa avoids it really well and circles away.
Kosonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kivipaa.
Kosonen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosonen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kivipaa sprawls well. Kivipaa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kosonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Kivipaa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kosonen tries to pull guard but Kivipaa won't allow it.
Kivipaa tries to work over Kosonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kosonen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kivipaa smiles and moves away.
Kivipaa tries to bum rush Kosonen with a series of wild strikes but Kosonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kosonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kivipaa lands a right hook to the body.
Kosonen looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kivipaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kosonen's calf.
Kivipaa throws a hook to the side of Kosonen's head but Kosonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosonen ducks under a wild hook from Kivipaa.
The fighters circling - Kivipaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kivipaa throws a leg kick but Kosonen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kosonen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kivipaa's waist but Kivipaa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kosonen off to one side.
Kivipaa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kivipaa lands with a good body shot.
Kivipaa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kosonen is rocked!
Kivipaa drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Kosonen's head, knocking him out cold! Kivipaa is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimmo Kivipaa!
Kimmo Kivipaa retains his lightweight title!
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