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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osmond Schwartz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Ruckola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schwartz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hell March. Danny Ruckola has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osmond Schwartz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Ruckola!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwartz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Osmond Schwartz has been cut.
Ruckola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruckola fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Ruckola. No joy for Schwartz on that attempt.
Ruckola throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ruckola fails with the takedown
and Schwartz moves into the clinch.
Ruckola tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Schwartz smiles and moves away.
Ruckola fails with the takedown
and Schwartz counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ruckola!
Osmond Schwartz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Ruckola.
Ruckola working to try and regain half guard.
Ruckola looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruckola tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwartz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ruckola has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Schwartz dominating with strikes here.
Schwartz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ruckola tries to lock up and control but Schwartz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Schwartz working the ground and pound effectively.
Ruckola is squirming around, avoiding Schwartz's attempts to control the action.
Schwartz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Schwartz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruckola wants to control but Schwartz is having none of it.
Schwartz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Schwartz looking to secure an arm triangle but Ruckola defends it well.
Schwartz is breathing heavily.
Schwartz lands with some strikes.
Ruckola working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruckola is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ruckola regains half guard.
Ruckola regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schwartz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruckola is keeping the position for now.
Ruckola is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Schwartz is trying to drag Ruckola to the mat but Ruckola just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ruckola breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ruckola misses.
Ruckola misses with a two punch combination.
Ruckola lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruckola misses with a combination
and Schwartz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ruckola won't be happy with that.
Schwartz working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruckola is trying to buck Schwartz off.
Ruckola is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Schwartz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osmond Schwartz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Osmond Schwartz'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.
Ruckola with a lazy takedown attempt
and Schwartz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Schwartz is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ruckola still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ruckola has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Schwartz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Schwartz is looking for a sweep.
Ruckola stands up and beckons Schwartz to his feet.
Ruckola throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruckola closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwartz is working for takedown but Ruckola is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ruckola gets underhooks to prevent Schwartz's takedown attempt.
Ruckola tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Schwartz smiles and moves away.
Ruckola moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ruckola with a poor takedown
and Schwartz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Osmond Schwartz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Ruckola.
Schwartz is working for a submission of some sort.
Schwartz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schwartz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ruckola gets full guard.
Ruckola has his foot on Schwartz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schwartz works his way back into a safe position though.
Schwartz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwartz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Schwartz blocks the strikes from Ruckola.
Schwartz swings around for an armbar but Ruckola sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Schwartz's guard.
Ruckola postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ruckola is looking to stand up but Schwartz won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruckola gets to his feet. Schwartz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ruckola misses with a wild combination.
Schwartz feints and as Ruckola raises his hands in defense, Schwartz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schwartz won't allow Ruckola to get back to his feet.
Schwartz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ruckola tries to improve position but can't.
Schwartz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schwartz throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ruckola works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz prevents Ruckola from standing back up.
Ruckola pushes Schwartz off, looking to escape but Schwartz dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Ruckola is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Osmond Schwartz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Punanaama hullu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrestler Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. The key to victory for Punanaama hullu has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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280 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Punanaama hullu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wrestler Guy!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
hullu is breathing heavily.
Guy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but hullu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Guy trying to control the position but hullu is working away.
hullu stops Guy from passing to mount.
hullu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Guy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
hullu dodges the ground and pound from Guy.
Guy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with hullu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Guy tries to advance to mount but hullu denies him.
Guy 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 one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Guy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. hullu was covering up waiting for the punch and Guy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
hullu keeping full guard, as Guy tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
hullu keeping moving, preventing Guy from controlling successfully.
Guy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control hullu kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
hullu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guy trying to control but hullu is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Guy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ground and pound from Guy.
Guy is looking to take a break and control but hullu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Guy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but hullu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Guy trying to pass the guard but hullu defending well.
hullu throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
hullu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Guy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. hullu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Guy.
Guy is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guy prevents hullu from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestler Guy dominated that round.
That's time! hullu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Guy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Guy there.
Guy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Guy escapes and gets back to his feet.
Guy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Guy working away.
hullu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Guy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
hullu trying to control but Guy postures up.
Guy wants to lay and pray for a moment but hullu keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Guy wants to pass the guard but hullu is defending well.
Guy seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
hullu wants to get back to full guard but Guy has mounted him!
hullu wants to hold on but Guy pushes him away.
hullu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Guy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
hullu is trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. hullu looks a forlorn figure.
hullu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Guy looking to control but hullu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Guy punishing his opponent with strikes.
Guy working the ground and pound effectively.
hullu is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. hullu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Guy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Guy stands up from mount. Strange move.
Guy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. hullu tries to avoid it but Guy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag hullu to the ground. hullu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Guy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wrestler Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
hullu throws a series of strikes that have Guy backpedaling.
hullu throws a right and a left that Guy avoids nicely.
Guy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Guy trying to control the action but hullu is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestler Guy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from hullu as Guy shoots in.
Guy shoots for a takedown but hullu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Guy has a takedown stuffed.
Punanaama hullu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrestler Guy.
Guy tries for a takedown but hullu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Guy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with hullu but hullu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Guy slips a jab and a cross from hullu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guy is defended easily by hullu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with hullu but hullu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy shoots in and drives through. hullu sprawls well.
hullu jabs Guy right on the nose. Guy blinks but takes it well.
Guy has a takedown stuffed.
hullu swinging wildly here.
Guy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
hullu is looking to control Guy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can hullu avoid being mounted?
hullu tries to get to full guard but Guy has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Guy winds up and cracks hullu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Guy working the head and body with strikes.
Guy is stalling here. hullu is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Guy seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and hullu has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
hullu decides to stand back up. hullu steps back and let's Guy get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hullu gets caught flat footed, as Guy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Guy wants to stand and escape but instead hullu has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Guy looking to control but hullu passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Guy looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy is trying to escape back to his feet but hullu uses the scramble to pass into side control.
hullu decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Guy throws a combination that misses
and hullu counters with a three punch combo that has Guy backing up. Guy nods at hullu to acknowledge the strikes.
Guy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Guy lands in his opponent's guard.
hullu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wrestler Guy.
I've got Guy 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Wrestler Guy!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Wrestler Guy!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Wrestler Guy!
Wrestler Guy wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tero Taikina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arttu Nieminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taikina comes to the cage accompanied by Cookie song. 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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183 lbs
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183 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Taikina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arttu Nieminen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taikina feints and as Nieminen raises his hands in defense, Taikina changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nieminen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Taikina content to stall in guard here.
Nieminen wants to stand but Taikina is controlling the position.
Taikina slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nieminen wants to stand up but Taikina is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taikina sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tero Taikina.
Taikina shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nieminen's guard.
Taikina stays in close to Nieminen's body and controls the position.
Nieminen keeping full guard, as Taikina tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taikina stands up and waves to Nieminen to follow him.
Taikina shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Taikina showed some decent athleticism there.
Taikina wants to stand but Nieminen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Nieminen pushes Taikina off looking to stand but Taikina dives back in and keeps control.
Taikina is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nieminen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taikina.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taikina content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Taikina has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nieminen squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
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.
Taikina breaks from Nieminen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Taikina misses with a head shot.
Taikina looking for a guillotine from mount but Nieminen is having none of it.
Nieminen tries to buck Taikina off but he can't manage it.
Taikina is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nieminen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nieminen shrugs it off.
Taikina working for a submission but Nieminen is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tero Taikina dominated that round.
That's time! Taikina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nieminen tries to clinch there but Taikina circles away.
Taikina scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Taikina controlling the position from side mount.
Taikina has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taikina trying to control the action but Nieminen is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieminen pushes Taikina away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Taikina gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taikina is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nieminen's shoulder. That is not cool.
Taikina's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tero Taikina.
Taikina shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Taikina sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nieminen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Taikina tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taikina stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Taikina fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good work by Nieminen as he checks the leg kick.
Nieminen moves in looking to clinch but Taikina pushes him off.
Taikina clinches up against the cage.
Taikina successfully pulls guard.
Nieminen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taikina manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nieminen is trying to stand.
Nieminen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nieminen wants to try and get back to his feet.
Taikina working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Taikina throws some wild stikes that Nieminen manages to avoid easily.
Nieminen is trying to stand.
Taikina takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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.
Poor strikes thrown by Taikina there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nieminen is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Taikina sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Taikina is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nieminen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tero Taikina dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Taikina looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Taikina decides to stand and escape the position.
Taikina has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nieminen is trying to stall.
Taikina lands an elbow inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taikina looking for a takedown.
Taikina controlling the action here for a moment.
Taikina drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nieminen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taikina pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taikina gets the takedown into side control.
Taikina taking a breather here.
Taikina goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nieminen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Taikina's guard! Nice work there by Nieminen!
Taikina controls Nieminen momentarily but Nieminen frees himself.
Taikina might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taikina bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nieminen's guard.
Nieminen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Taikina controls the pace.
Nieminen wants to get back to his feet but Taikina is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Taikina throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taikina is pushing down on Nieminen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nieminen is fighting to maintain full guard but Taikina has managed to sneak the leg through.
Taikina takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen is not content to let Taikina control the position.
Nieminen is trying to stand up here but Taikina is controlling him well.
Nieminen pushes Taikina off and gets back to his feet.
Nieminen slips a jab and a cross from Taikina.
Taikina shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nieminen pinned against the cage. Nieminen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tero Taikina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taikina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nieminen tries to clinch
and Taikina counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taikina stops Nieminen from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taikina wants to pass the guard but Nieminen is defending well.
Nieminen wants to get back to his feet.
Tero Taikina overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taikina looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tero Taikina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nieminen is trying to stand up here but Taikina is controlling him well.
Arttu Nieminen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nieminen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taikina is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tero Taikina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taikina, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Tero Taikina!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Tero Taikina!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Tero Taikina!
Tero Taikina wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ibe Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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164 lbs
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27
166 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite 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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ibe Kong!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kong.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kong scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett throws a right hand that Kong ducks under and follows up with a left that Kong also avoids with ease.
Kong misses with a kick to the body.
Bennett looks to land a right hand but Kong moved out of range.
Bennett drops Kong with a beautiful combination! Kong stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bennett is looking for the KO!
Kong is rocked!
It looks like Ibe Kong has been cut.
Kong throws a leg kick but Bennett sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kong is still on wobbly legs! Can Bennett finish him?
Kong slips under a jab from Bennett.
Bennett throws a jab but it's blocked by Kong.
Kong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennett.
Kong slips under a jab.
Kong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennett.
Kong seems to have recovered his senses.
Kong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennett looks to land a combination but Kong avoids it well.
Bennett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kong misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Bennett misses.
Kong slips a jab from Bennett.
Bennett is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kong's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bennett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bennett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body kick there by Kong.
Kong connects with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kong!
Bennett steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kong. That one must have hurt.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Kong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big left from Bennett misses.
Bennett misses with a head kick.
Kong misses with the combination.
Kong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bennett counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kong.
Kong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bennett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick by Bennett misses
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bennett's head backwards.
Kong throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Bennett colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Kong as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Bennett is left battered and dazed whilst Kong and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibe Kong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Lockridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and rem weiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Lockridge could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to rem weiner's chin.
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18
300 lbs
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300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky Lockridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, rem weiner!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockridge walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. weiner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
weiner closes the distance and clinches.
Lockridge is trying to break the clinch but weiner is controlling him.
weiner pulls Lockridge into guard.
Lockridge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lockridge trying to control but weiner is working from the bottom.
weiner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lockridge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
weiner controls Lockridge momentarily but Lockridge frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lockridge shoots in for a takedown but weiner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lockridge fails with a takedown attempt.
Lockridge tries to clinch up.
weiner shoots in looking for a takedown. Lockridge tries to sprawl out of it but weiner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lockridge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
weiner dives in and grabs Lockridge's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lockridge pushes down on weiner's head and hops out.
weiner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lockridge is trying to stand back up but weiner is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockridge misses with some strikes from the bottom.
weiner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
weiner wants to take a breather but Lockridge is having none of it.
Lockridge trying to get back to full guard but weiner takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Lockridge looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
weiner keeps control of the position as Lockridge tries to break free.
Lockridge is working hard here to advance position.
Lockridge trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lockridge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for weiner on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
weiner throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Lockridge trying to control the hands but weiner won't let him.
weiner trying to control momentarily.
Lockridge just trying to survive but weiner is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Lockridge's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
weiner is not going to allow Lockridge to sit and survive in this position.
weiner looks gassed!
Lockridge holding both weiner 's hands and preventing any damage.
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.
weiner is hanging on to Lockridge's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
weiner doesn't have the hooks in and Lockridge manages to turn into his guard.
Lockridge is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lockridge throws a wild body kick that weiner sees coming a mile off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Some wild striking there from weiner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
rem weiner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lockridge misses with a takedown attempt
and weiner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lockridge's guard.
Lockridge is trying to keep weiner in close.
Lockridge is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lockridge throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
weiner won't allow Lockridge to sweep him here.
weiner pushes down on Lockridge's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lockridge is trying to stand.
Well, if weiner is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
weiner is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockridge is trying to maintain the position but weiner is very close to passing his half guard.
Lockridge is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lockridge tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lockridge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but weiner pulls his head out easily.
Lockridge is looking to improve his position.
Lockridge moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lockridge 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.
Lockridge keeping full guard, as weiner tries to pass.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lockridge fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lockridge throws a sloppy head kick
and weiner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by weiner.
weiner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lockridge tries to score a body lock takedown but weiner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Lockridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lockridge is trying to stall.
A short right from Lockridge on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockridge wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lockridge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. weiner smiles and moves away.
weiner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lockridge.
Lockridge tests weiner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lockridge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has weiner pinned against the cage. weiner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lockridge looks to land a combination but weiner avoids it well.
Lockridge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockridge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and weiner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lockridge is positioning himself well to prevent weiner advancing to mount.
Lockridge is looking to control weiner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lockridge avoid being mounted?
weiner trying to control from half guard but Lockridge is working away.
Lockridge trying to control here.
weiner tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lockridge controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
rem weiner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lockridge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. weiner tries to avoid it but Lockridge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag weiner to the ground. weiner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
weiner clinches up against the cage.
weiner has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lockridge regains guard immediately.
Lockridge wants to get back to his feet but weiner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
weiner throws a big right hand that misses.
weiner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lockridge has weiner pulled in close to control his posture.
Lockridge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. weiner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockridge throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lockridge is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst weiner is controlling him.
Lockridge looking to hit a scissor sweep but weiner is one step ahead there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lockridge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lockridge has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lockridge has weiner pressed against the cage, preventing weiner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lockridge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. weiner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lockridge drops down looking for an ankle pick but weiner pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Lockridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lockridge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? weiner is fending him off so far but Lockridge persists. Nope, weiner circles away and we're back to standing.
Lockridge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
weiner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lockridge tries to clinch but fails miserably
and weiner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lockridge tries to clinch but weiner moves away
and weiner counters with a big head kick but Lockridge shrugs it off.
Lockridge has closed the distance and engaged weiner in a clinch.
Lockridge is trying to work for a single leg takedown but weiner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lockridge can't break the clinch.
Lockridge fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockridge jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as weiner walks away with a smile on his face. Lockridge gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
weiner darts in trying to clinch
and Lockridge counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lockridge misses with a takedown attempt - weiner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
weiner stuffs the takedown.
Lockridge tries to clinch
and weiner counters by moving into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Lockridge.
Lockridge tries to stall but weiner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lockridge has had enough of the clinch but weiner keeps him there for the moment.
Lockridge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lockridge fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
weiner looks for a takedown but Lockridge sprawls well.
Lockridge tries to close the distance and clinch but weiner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lockridge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but weiner swivels and escapes.
Lockridge shoots in but weiner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lockridge misses with a takedown
and weiner finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lockridge lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lockridge.
Lockridge closes the distance looking to clinch
and weiner counters with a head kick. That will keep Lockridge thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that's the end of the fight!
rem weiner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well weiner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for rem weiner!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for rem weiner!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for rem weiner!
rem weiner wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keppi Kullervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Payette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payette has chosen Sick Puppies- Youre Going Down as his entrance music. Kullervo is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Keppi Kullervo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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18
130 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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23
135 lbs
7 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keppi Kullervo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Payette !
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payette closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kullervo is breathing heavily.
Kullervo looking to stall.
Kullervo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kullervo fails to pull guard.
Payette escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Payette closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Payette lands in his opponent's guard.
Payette pushes down on Kullervo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Payette is nestled in close to Kullervo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Payette escapes and gets back to his feet.
Payette tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kullervo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kullervo gets caught flat footed, as Payette shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Payette 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kullervo keeping full guard, as Payette tries to pass.
Payette passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payette thows a huge punch but Kullervo dodges it nicely.
Payette scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Payette controlling the pace.
Kullervo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kullervo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Payette manages to pass to mount!
Payette connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Payette with good strikes from the mount here!
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.
Payette working for a submission but Kullervo is keeping him at bay.
Payette lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Payette is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kullervo is surviving well by controlling Payette 's body position as best he can.
Payette landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kullervo tries to control the position but Payette now has his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kullervo won't enjoy being in this position. Payette looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Kullervo is tapping - it's over boys! Payette picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charles Payette !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bert Bainite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Florian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
150 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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21
160 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bert Bainite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenny Florian!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bainite keeps the fight on the outside.
Florian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Florian throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bainite was covering up waiting for the punch and Florian finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bainite keeping moving, preventing Florian from controlling successfully.
Bainite is controlling Florian's posture.
Bainite has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Florian doesn't defend quickly enough and Bainite has managed to lock this one up! Can Florian escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bainite on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bert Bainite!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trouble Some (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Cyren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cyren has chosen Nonpoint - Bullet With A Name as his entrance music. Trouble Some could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Carl Cyren's chin.
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trouble Some!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carl Cyren!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cyren circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Some looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cyren decides to pull guard.
Some showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Some with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyren keeping moving, preventing Some from controlling successfully.
Some trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyren is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cyren keeping moving, preventing Some from controlling successfully.
Some pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cyren is keeping the position for now.
Some slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Some attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cyren darts in and clinches Some up against the cage.
Cyren taking a breather.
Some can't break the clinch.
Some jumps guard but Cyren stands there with Some around his waist. Some gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cyren is stalling here.
Some can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trouble Some. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cyren pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Some tries to score a body lock takedown but Cyren shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Cyren.
Cyren is working Some over against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cyren.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyren gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Some blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cyren.
Cyren throwing shots but Some is blocking nicely.
Cyren stops Some from getting back to his feet.
Cyren 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.
Some might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Some is controlling Cyren's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cyren stops Some from getting back to his feet.
Cyren is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Some has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyren is stalling here. Some is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cyren seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Some has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cyren slips a straight right by Some.
Some shoots in looking for a takedown. Cyren tries to sprawl out of it but Some keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cyren manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cyren circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cyren counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Some's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cyren 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.
You can see the frustration on Some's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Cyren dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Some has his takedown stuffed
and Cyren counters by clinching up.
Cyren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Some fails to pull guard.
Some is trying to force a seperation but Cyren has the dominant position.
Cyren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cyren forces Some back against the cage and clinches.
Some fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trouble Some. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cyren lands with a short shot to the head.
Some jumps guard but Cyren stands there with Some around his waist. Some gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cyren successfully pulls guard.
Cyren wants to get back to his feet but Some passes into half guard.
Cyren is looking for a sweep. Some is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some controlling the action here.
Cyren is trying to stand up here but Some is controlling him well.
Some is just content to waste time from the top position. Cyren takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Some gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cyren moves into range and clinches up with Some.
Some fails to pull guard.
Some tries to break free but Cyren pushes him back against the cage.
Cyren prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cyren is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on Cyren's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Cyren gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cyren 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyren is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Some has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cyren is just content to waste time from the top position. Some takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Some is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cyren won't allow Some to get back to his feet.
Some pulls Cyren in close to his closed guard and prevents Cyren from doing any damage or advancing position.
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.
Some controls Cyren momentarily but Cyren frees himself.
Cyren content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Some has locked up a guillotine! Some's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Cyren is holding on here and Some must be using up a lot of energy. Cyren has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Some gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Trouble Some!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Big Dude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommy Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gunn lands a few punches from side control.
Gunn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dude has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gunn decides to stand back up.
Gunn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dude wants to stand up but Gunn is controlling him.
Gunn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dude is keeping the position for now.
Dude knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gunn on the ground.
Dude wants to stand but Gunn is controlling the position.
Gunn slips nicely into half guard.
Gunn thows a huge punch but Dude dodges it nicely.
Gunn seems to be looking for submissions.
Gunn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude wants to get back to his feet.
Gunn 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.
Dude is trying to stand back up but Gunn is controlling him
Gunn is nestled in close to Dude, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gunn wants to free his trapped foot but Dude is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gunn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dude is trying to stand up here but Gunn is controlling him well.
Gunn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gunn is looking for a kimura here.
Gunn stops Dude from getting back to his feet.
Gunn trying to control from half guard but Dude is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude is trying to stand.
Gunn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dude sees it coming and defends easily.
Gunn is trying to control the action in half guard but Dude is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dude avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gunn.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gunn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gunn tries to pass to full mount but Dude defends it.
Gunn looks gassed!
Dude is trying to stand back up but Gunn is controlling him
Gunn working Dude over with strikes.
Dude tries to kick Gunn off but Gunn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dude is trying to stand up here but Gunn is controlling him well.
Gunn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dude keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dude looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dude throws a solid leg kick but Gunn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dude.
Dude scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gunn.
Dude sizes up Gunn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gunn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dude.
Gunn fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gunn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dude throws a looping overhand right but Gunn ducks down to avoid it.
Dude throws a series of punches but Gunn moves out of range.
Dude throws a big shot that misses.
Dude pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunn gets a takedown into half guard.
Gunn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dude does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dude looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nice strikes from Gunn there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gunn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gunn stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Some wild striking there from Dude.
A jab from Dude misses.
No joy there for Dude, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A leg kick checked by Gunn.
Dude throws a hook to the side of Gunn's head but Gunn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dude fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gunn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dude misses with a double jab.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dude as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dude misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown by Gunn or perhaps it was just good defense by Dude which made him look bad.
Dude throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gunn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dude's waist but Dude gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gunn off to one side.
Big Dude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Gunn.
A jab from Dude does it's job there.
Dude lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Tommy Gunn has been cut.
Dude is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gunn is breathing heavily.
Gunn staying out of range there.
Gunn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dude with a poor takedown
and Gunn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Gunn passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gunn working the ground and pound effectively.
Gunn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dude is bucking up trying to escape but Gunn cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gunn cracks Dude with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gunn cracks Dude with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dude squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Gunn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dude manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dude is trying to buck Gunn off.
Gunn working the ground and pound.
Dude is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gunn has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gunn wants to control but Dude is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunn advances to mount.
Gunn working the ground and pound effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunn wants to control the pace but Dude is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gunn's cut.
That's time! Dude's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A low kick from Dude is predictable there
and Gunn counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dude's guard now.
Dude wants to stand up but Gunn is controlling him.
Dude can't keep his opponent in guard - Gunn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gunn throwing shots but Dude is blocking nicely.
Gunn working over Dude with some ground and pound. Dude looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gunn wants to take a breather but Dude is having none of it.
Gunn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gunn slows the pace down in half guard.
Gunn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude is looking to escape.
Gunn trying to control the action but Dude is working from the bottom.
Dude is trying to stand.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dude stuns Gunn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gunn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunn checks a low kick from Dude.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dude as he jumps to the side.
Big Dude seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dude misses with a two punch combination.
Big Dude has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gunn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gunn shoots in looking for a takedown. Dude tries to sprawl out of it but Gunn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dude manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gunn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dude but Dude pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Big Dude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Gunn.
A jab from Dude misses.
Dude clinches but Gunn breaks the clinch
and Gunn counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dude!
BOOM! Gunn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dude is squirming around, avoiding Gunn's attempts to control the action.
Gunn controlling from mount.
Dude trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn tries to control but Dude wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gunn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dude really wants to buck Gunn off and get back to his feet.
Gunn fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gunn cracks Dude with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dude is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Tommy Gunn has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunn looking to secure an arm triangle but Dude defends it well.
Gunn landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Gunn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gunn 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Tommy Gunn!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Tommy Gunn!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Tommy Gunn!
Tommy Gunn wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nante Navetta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adebisi comes into the arena with Go Go Adebisi blaring out of the sound system. Navetta has chosen Roger Allan Wade - If You're Gonna Be Dumb as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simon Adebisi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nante Navetta!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adebisi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Navetta manages to avoid it.
Adebisi swats away the attempt to clinch by Navetta.
Adebisi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Adebisi lands with a good body shot.
Adebisi swinging wildly here.
Navetta is looking to land body kicks.
No luck for Adebisi with that takedown attempt.
Navetta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adebisi with a nice cross.
Navetta wants to clinch up but Adebisi keeps it at a distance.
Adebisi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Navetta avoids it really well and circles away.
Navetta moves in looking to clinch but Adebisi pushes him off.
Adebisi throws a body punch but Navetta moves out of range.
Adebisi swats away the attempt to clinch by Navetta.
Navetta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Navetta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Adebisi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navetta tries to close the distance and clinch but Adebisi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adebisi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Navetta but Navetta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Adebisi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Navetta drops his hands momentarily and Adebisi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navetta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adebisi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Navetta manages to avoid it.
Adebisi keeps the fight on the outside.
A left lands for Adebisi.
Navetta tries to clinch but Adebisi moves out of range.
Adebisi fails to land the takedown.
Navetta tries to close the distance and clinch but Adebisi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Navetta tries to close the distance and clinch but Adebisi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Navetta doesn't manage to clinch there - Adebisi circles away.
Adebisi scores with a nice right hand.
Navetta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adebisi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adebisi swats away the attempt to clinch by Navetta.
Adebisi swats away the attempt to clinch by Navetta.
Adebisi lands with a shot to the body.
Adebisi catches Navetta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A punch lands to the side of Adebisi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navetta is looking to clinch but Adebisi is avoiding it.
Adebisi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Navetta tries to clinch up but Adebisi circles away and keeps his distance.
Adebisi gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Adebisi throws an elbow but Navetta slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Adebisi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Navetta is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Adebisi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Navetta, who protects the arm well.
Adebisi working the strikes but Navetta uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adebisi wants to control but Navetta is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Adebisi prevents Navetta from standing back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Adebisi with the ground and pound but Navetta uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Adebisi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Navetta is keeping the position for now.
Adebisi is working hard here to advance position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Navetta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Navetta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adebisi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adebisi looks to score with a jab to the body but Navetta is just out of range.
Navetta gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Adebisi tries to free his leg and advance position but Navetta is retaining full guard.
Adebisi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adebisi is pushing down on Navetta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Navetta is fighting to maintain full guard but Adebisi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Adebisi stops Navetta from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adebisi is looking for a kimura but Navetta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Adebisi to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Adebisi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Navetta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Navetta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Simon Adebisi is winning the standup battle so far.
Adebisi swats away the attempt to clinch by Navetta.
Adebisi lands a slapping body shot.
Adebisi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Navetta moves into the clinch.
Navetta connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adebisi's face.
Adebisi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adebisi jumps guard but Navetta stands there with Adebisi around his waist. Adebisi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Navetta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adebisi's efforts to push away.
Adebisi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adebisi blocks an elbow strike from Navetta.
Adebisi breaks the clinch.
Adebisi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Adebisi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Navetta as he jumps to the side.
Adebisi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Navetta at a distance.
Navetta is breathing heavily.
Adebisi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adebisi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Adebisi.
Adebisi lands a jab.
Adebisi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nante Navetta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi lands a left and a right that sends Navetta crashing to the canvas! Adebisi dives into mount looking to finish!
Navetta is rocked!
Adebisi connects with a bit shot that sees Navetta covering up! More strikes from Adebisi and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Adebisi is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Adebisi!
Simon Adebisi retains his middleweight title!
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