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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Villarreal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Veterano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veterano has chosen Razor as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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202 lbs
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Basic striking
Very quick |
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcos Villarreal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelo Veterano!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villarreal swings for the body but Veterano moves out of range.
Veterano misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veterano. Villarreal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Villarreal misses the shot to the body.
Villarreal shoots in but Veterano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Veterano misses with a few strikes there.
Veterano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Villarreal in his tracks.
Nice uppercut lands for Veterano. That snapped Villarreal's head back.
A shot to the body from Villarreal misses
and Veterano counters with a two punch combo.
Villarreal misses with a body shot.
Veterano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Villarreal's head.
Villarreal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veterano.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Villarreal needs to keep his hands up - Veterano had a free shot at his head there.
Veterano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Veterano lands a jab.
Veterano throws an overhand right that lands on Villarreal's shoulder, as Villarreal tries to avoid the shot.
Veterano misses with the combination.
Villarreal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Veterano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Villarreal doesn't seem phased though.
Veterano loads up on a big right hand but Villarreal slips the punch.
Veterano looks to score with a jab to the body but Villarreal is just out of range.
Villarreal looks to score with a jab to the body but Veterano is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villarreal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veterano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veterano avoids the body shot from Villarreal.
Villarreal cracks a nice hook into Veterano's ribs.
Villarreal lands a nice shot to the body.
Good shot there by Veterano.
Veterano scores with a decent looking hook.
Villarreal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veterano.
Veterano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Villarreal blocks a low kick nicely.
Villarreal misses with a body shot
and Veterano counters with a stiff right hand.
Veterano misses with a wild body shot.
Villarreal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Veterano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veterano scores with a hook.
Villarreal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Villarreal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Veterano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Veterano scores with a jab to the body.
Veterano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veterano's corner calls for a 1-2. Veterano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Veterano might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veterano lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Villarreal.
Villarreal is looking to wear down Veterano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Veterano lands a nice hook to Villarreal's body. Villarreal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villarreal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veterano was well out of range. Poor timing from Villarreal.
Villarreal misses the shot to the body.
Villarreal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veterano.
Veterano throws a low kick but Villarreal moves out of range easily.
Villarreal misses with a jab to the body
and Veterano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Villarreal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Veterano misses the jab.
Veterano connects with the punch.
Veterano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veterano tests Villarreal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Veterano missing with a left hand there. Villarreal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veterano lands a body shot.
Villarreal is breathing heavily.
Villarreal misses with a body shot.
Villarreal thuds a left hand into Veterano's body.
Villarreal misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Veterano counter with a right hand.
Villarreal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Villarreal is rocked!
Veterano cracks Villarreal with a hook to the temple - Villarreal is on wobbly legs here! Veterano swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Villarreal falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Veterano wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marcelo Veterano!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bolo Yeung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hayao Miyazaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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198 lbs
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201 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bolo Yeung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hayao Miyazaki!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yeung moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yeung pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Miyazaki back to the cage. Yeung follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Yeung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miyazaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yeung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miyazaki wants to clinch up but Yeung keeps it at a distance.
Miyazaki tries to clinch up.
Miyazaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Yeung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miyazaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yeung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miyazaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yeung throws a nice looking combination but Miyazaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yeung turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miyazaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miyazaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Miyazaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miyazaki tries to clinch up.
Yeung keeps the fight on the outside.
Miyazaki tries to clinch but Yeung moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyazaki wants to clinch.
Yeung scores with a spinning back kick!
Miyazaki dodges the punch combination from Yeung.
Yeung ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miyazaki tries to clinch there but Yeung circles away.
Yeung thuds his shin into the meat of Miyazaki's side.
That kick from Yeung tenderised Miyazaki's leg. Miyazaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Miyazaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yeung throws a body punch but Miyazaki moves out of range.
Miyazaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yeung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yeung lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Miyazaki tries to clinch there but Yeung circles away.
Yeung lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Miyazaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Yeung circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeung misses with a wild combination.
Yeung lands a leg kick that knocks Miyazaki off balance momentarily.
Yeung throws a shot to the body.
Miyazaki looks gassed!
Miyazaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miyazaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yeung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miyazaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yeung paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yeung lands a jab to Miyazaki's midsection.
Hayao Miyazaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yeung lands a leg kick that knocks Miyazaki off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miyazaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miyazaki manages to break the clinch.
Yeung lands a high kick!
It looks like Hayao Miyazaki has been cut.
Miyazaki dodges the punch combination from Yeung.
Yeung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeung lands a nice hook to Miyazaki's body. Miyazaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yeung swats away the attempt to clinch by Miyazaki.
Yeung lands a high kick!
Yeung throws a body punch but Miyazaki moves out of range.
Yeung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miyazaki moves in looking to clinch but Yeung pushes him off.
Yeung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miyazaki moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yeung.
Yeung scores with a hook to the body. Miyazaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miyazaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miyazaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yeung. That's going to slow Miyazaki down.
Miyazaki is looking to clinch but Yeung is avoiding it.
Yeung punishes Miyazaki's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yeung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miyazaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yeung can pounce on him.
Yeung lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yeung throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yeung misses with a wild body shot.
Miyazaki moves in looking to clinch but Yeung pushes him off.
Yeung ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yeung rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miyazaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yeung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yeung changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miyazaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Yeung manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yeung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miyazaki circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yeung lands a two punch combo.
Yeung lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yeung scores with a one two! Miyazaki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yeung scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bolo Yeung dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hayao Miyazaki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Miyazaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miyazaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miyazaki wants to clinch up but Yeung keeps it at a distance.
Miyazaki wants to clinch.
Miyazaki tries to clinch up.
Yeung rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miyazaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Yeung. Those never looked like landing.
Yeung looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyazaki is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeung swings for the body but Miyazaki moves out of range.
Yeung connects with a body shot that sends Miyazaki's belly button to the back.
Bolo Yeung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miyazaki is breathing heavily.
Yeung swats away the attempt to clinch by Miyazaki.
A shot to the liver by Yeung. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyazaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yeung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miyazaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yeung can pounce on him.
Miyazaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miyazaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yeung keeps the fight on the outside.
Bolo Yeung is winning the standup battle so far.
Yeung lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Miyazaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yeung misses with a two punch combination.
Miyazaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yeung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miyazaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yeung lands a nice hook to Miyazaki's body. Miyazaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yeung scores with a hook to the body. Miyazaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yeung feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miyazaki's calf.
Yeung throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeung throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yeung throws a series of punches but Miyazaki moves out of range.
Yeung is looking to wear down Miyazaki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Miyazaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Yeung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yeung throws a right and a left that Miyazaki avoids nicely.
Yeung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice combination there by Yeung.
Miyazaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Yeung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yeung punishes Miyazaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Yeung works Miyazaki's body with a nice hook.
Yeung lands a right hook to the body.
Miyazaki dodges the punch combination from Yeung.
Sloppy strikes from Yeung. Those never looked like landing.
Yeung rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miyazaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miyazaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki wants to clinch up but Yeung keeps it at a distance.
Miyazaki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Miyazaki dodges the punch combination from Yeung.
Miyazaki wants to clinch up but Yeung keeps it at a distance.
Yeung misses with a body shot.
Yeung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yeung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miyazaki can do to turn this around?
Miyazaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miyazaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Yeung circles away.
Yeung takes a swing at Miyazaki's ribcage but misses.
Yeung's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Yeung duly obliges.
Miyazaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yeung throws a quick inside leg kick.
Miyazaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki tries to clinch up.
Yeung lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miyazaki at a distance.
Miyazaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yeung. Yeung obviously looking to wear him down.
Yeung dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miyazaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yeung dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yeung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yeung wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Yeung. Beautiful body shot.
Miyazaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yeung scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yeung.
Yeung swats away the attempt to clinch by Miyazaki.
Yeung throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bolo Yeung dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hayao Miyazaki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Miyazaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yeung.
Yeung lands a two punch combo.
Miyazaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yeung changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miyazaki wants to clinch up but Yeung keeps it at a distance.
Yeung with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Yeung tenderised Miyazaki's leg. Miyazaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yeung cracks a nice hook into Miyazaki's ribs.
Yeung lands with a nice body punch.
Yeung comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yeung dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miyazaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yeung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miyazaki moves in looking to clinch but Yeung pushes him off.
Yeung swinging wildly here.
Miyazaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left and a right from Yeung both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyazaki wants to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Yeung. Beautiful body shot.
Yeung stalks Miyazaki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Miyazaki's face. Miyazaki staggers backwards, shaken.
Miyazaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yeung throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yeung misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yeung thuds a left hand into Miyazaki's body.
Miyazaki is looking to clinch but Yeung is avoiding it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yeung.
Yeung throws a series of strikes that have Miyazaki backpedaling.
Miyazaki tries to clinch but Yeung moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeung ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yeung lands with a slapping head kick.
Yeung misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Yeung. Those never looked like landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yeung.
Yeung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the liver by Yeung. Beautiful body shot.
Yeung dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miyazaki. That did some damage!
Yeung feints a jab promting Miyazaki to slip. Yeung then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Miyazaki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Yeung lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yeung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yeung looks to land a combination but Miyazaki avoids it well.
Yeung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yeung connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki tries to clinch but Yeung is having none of it.
Miyazaki tries to clinch but Yeung is having none of it.
Miyazaki tries to clinch up but Yeung circles away and keeps his distance.
Yeung connects with a solid leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Yeung.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yeung.
Yeung fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yeung keeps the fight on the outside.
Yeung scores with a one two! Miyazaki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Miyazaki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Yeung will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miyazaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miyazaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki tries to clinch up but Yeung circles away and keeps his distance.
Miyazaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yeung.
Miyazaki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yeung.
Yeung connects with an inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Yeung.
Yeung swinging wildly here.
Miyazaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hayao Miyazaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miyazaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Yeung circles away.
Yeung lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miyazaki's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miyazaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Yeung circles away.
Yeung wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yeung changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miyazaki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yeung counters with a thumping low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bolo Yeung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yeung, 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 30:24
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bolo Yeung!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jameson Web (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will West (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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205 lbs
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jameson Web!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Will West!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West checks a low kick from Web.
West throws a low kick but Web moves out of range easily.
Web uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Web stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jameson Web seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West fails with a takedown attempt.
West tries to score a power double leg takedown but Web sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten West somewhat.
Web scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
West misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jameson Web has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will West.
West drives through with a takedown into guard.
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.
West has gone for a leg lock! Web slips out almost immediately though and dives into West's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if West can do anything to dispel that myth.
Web tries to stand but West is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West looking for a sweep. Not yet West, not yet.
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.
West manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Web manages to get himself to full guard.
Web avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
West throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Web works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Web keeping full guard, as West tries to pass.
West postures up in Web's guard and throws a big left but Web blocks it.
West trying to control but Web is working from the bottom.
West throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
West postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
West tries to free his leg and advance position but Web is retaining full guard.
West in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
West pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Web is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells West's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
West throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Web keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Web can't keep his opponent in guard - West advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
West missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
West winds up and cracks Web with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
West has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Web regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from West.
Web is breathing heavily.
West stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Web swivels though and keeps the full guard.
West makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
West throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will West dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
West shoots for a double leg takedown but Web sprawls well. He's pushed West's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by West.
West drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Web leaves West with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
West misses with a low kick.
Web stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Web jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Web throws a shot to the body.
West misses with a low kick as Web jumps back.
A right-left combo lands from Web.
Web lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Web.
West pivots, looking for a leg kick but Web is out of range and West settles back down.
Web keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jameson Web has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will West.
Web throws a leg kick but West sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from West.
Web leaves West with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
West is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Web fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. West looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
West fails with a takedown attempt.
West takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A bone on bone clash there as West blocks the leg kick.
Web cracks a nice hook into West's ribs.
West shoots for a takedown but Web saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Web. No joy for West on that attempt.
Web is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
West on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Web misses with a leg kick.
Web lands with a cross.
Web connects with the punch.
West on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
West with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Web to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Web throws out a powerful jab.
Web lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Web is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Web is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Web darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
West keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
West looks for a takedown but Web sprawls well.
West misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Web. That snapped West's head back.
West has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from West there as he acknowledges the shot.
Web throws a series of strikes that have West backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Web.
Web connects with a single shot there.
Web lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good shot there by Web.
West has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Web fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
West misses with a takedown attempt - Web sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
West checks a low kick from Web.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Web scores with a nice right hand.
Web paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Web goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Web keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
West's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Web connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! West scrambles back to his feet.
Web lands a really nice looking cross but West seems unphased.
Web scores with a punch to the head.
Web scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
West fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Web lands with a right hand.
Jameson Web is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Web lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Web throws a one two combo.
Web getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
West tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Web swivels and escapes.
Web smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Web finds it's way through West's defenses.
Web closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Web lands a nice shot that snaps West's head back.
Web connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Web finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice body punch from Web.
Web connects with a right hand. West shakes it off.
West takes one to the chin there.
Web connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A lazy left from Web finds it's target.
West fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Web.
West takes one on the button.
Web lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Web does it's job there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Web wants to slow West down by chopping away at his legs.
Web stuffs the takedown.
Web scores with a jab to the head.
West gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Web.
West takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Web dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Web lands the left hand.
Web bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps West's head backwards.
West fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Web. That snapped West's head back.
Web moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Web throws a low kick but West moves out of range easily.
West has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Web finds it's way round the side to connect with West's head.
Web lands with a hook. West tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Web lands a nice shot to the body.
West gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Web punishes West's body with a nice straight punch.
Web stuns West with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Web connects with a good right hand that stumbles West. West circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Web walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. West checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Web keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
West on the wrong end of a nice hook.
West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Web lands a jab to the nose.
Web throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck West on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
West ducks right into an uppercut from Web.
Web is looking to score with low kicks.
West misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
West moves forwards but Web connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Web scores with a jab. West acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Web scores with a hook to the body. West takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
West fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jameson Web has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will West.
Good work by West as he checks the leg kick.
Jameson Web is winning the standup battle so far.
West takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Web connects with a good right hand that stumbles West. West circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Web lands a jab-cross combination.
Web fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. West looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Web scores with a shot to the body.
Web scores with a nice right hand.
Web lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West fails with a takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Web coming out on top.
West takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Web.
Web cracks West with a good jab.
West takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from West there as he acknowledges the shot.
Web clobbers West with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
West fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
West will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Web moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Web scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Web wants to slow West down by chopping away at his legs.
Web scores with a nice right hand.
West walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Web connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Web, as that shot connected.
West closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
West shoots for a double leg takedown but Web sprawls well. He's pushed West's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
West tries to score a power double leg takedown but Web sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten West somewhat.
West takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Web with a hook.
Web scores with a sloppy right hand. West should have avoided that one.
A jab from Web does it's job there.
West takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Web catches West with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Web wants to land a leg kick but West is out of range.
A left lands for Web.
Web lands with a shot to the body.
Web cracks West with a good jab.
West looks for a takedown but Web sprawls well.
West fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Web cracks West with a right hand to the side of the head.
West takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Web is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
Web keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
West tries for a takedown but Web sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Web listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Web.
West blocks a low kick nicely.
West tries to move into range but Web moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
West walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Web dips to his left and cracks West with an uppercut!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Web uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
West shoots for a double leg takedown but Web sprawls well. He's pushed West's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Web scores with a nice strike.
Web lands the left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jameson Web showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Web 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jameson Web!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Major Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck McIntyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Major Graham has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Major Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck McIntyre!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Graham misses its intended target.
Graham swings for the body but McIntyre moves out of range.
Graham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McIntyre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McIntyre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Graham.
Graham takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Graham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McIntyre tests Graham's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Graham misses with a looping right.
McIntyre shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McIntyre moves out of range as Graham strikes.
McIntyre will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McIntyre throws a head kick but Graham moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by McIntyre.
McIntyre throws a body punch but Graham moves out of range.
Graham scores with a sloppy right hand. McIntyre should have avoided that one.
Chuck McIntyre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McIntyre throws a half hearted mid kick.
McIntyre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Graham really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Graham moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That kick from Graham tenderised McIntyre's leg. McIntyre is trying to keep his angry face on.
Graham connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from McIntyre.
Graham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Graham cracks McIntyre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre throws a leg kick that misses.
McIntyre connects with a high kick.
Graham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Graham lands a glancing blow to the side of McIntyre's head.
Graham throws a right and a left that McIntyre avoids nicely.
A good leg kick by McIntyre.
McIntyre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McIntyre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graham connects with an inside leg kick.
Graham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McIntyre turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McIntyre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McIntyre slips a straight right by Graham.
McIntyre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Graham blocks the leg kick.
Graham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McIntyre.
McIntyre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graham lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McIntyre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McIntyre throws a front kick aimed at Graham's knee but Graham avoids it well.
Graham misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Graham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graham attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Graham uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Graham is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McIntyre misses with a leg kick
and Graham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graham blocks a head kick by McIntyre.
Graham catches McIntyre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A solid leg kick lands there for McIntyre.
McIntyre walks into a left hand.
McIntyre lands with a right hand.
McIntyre throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Graham fails to land with a series of punches.
Graham connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McIntyre misses with a low kick.
McIntyre throws a leg kick that misses.
Graham jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McIntyre drops his hands momentarily and Graham takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A shot to the liver by Graham. Beautiful body shot.
McIntyre walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Graham checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McIntyre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McIntyre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Graham is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McIntyre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Graham. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McIntyre.
McIntyre finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Graham misses with a wild body shot.
Graham lands a nice shot that snaps McIntyre's head back.
McIntyre throws a leg kick but Graham sees it coming and moves out of range.
McIntyre misses with a low kick.
Graham throws a head kick but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre 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.
Graham throws a series of punches but McIntyre avoids them all with ease.
McIntyre tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Graham counters with a nice uppercut.
McIntyre connects with a solid leg kick.
Graham is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McIntyre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Graham to score with a decent uppercut.
McIntyre throws a leg kick which misses Graham's front leg but catches the back leg as Graham tries to avoid it.
McIntyre thumps Graham with a low kick.
McIntyre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McIntyre throws a leg kick that misses.
Graham is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Graham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McIntyre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McIntyre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McIntyre moves in looking to clinch but Graham pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre tries to score with a low kick but Graham moves his leg out of the way.
McIntyre swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Graham keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Graham throws a leg kick but McIntyre sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Graham lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McIntyre at a distance.
McIntyre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Graham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McIntyre.
McIntyre misses with a low kick as Graham jumps back.
McIntyre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Graham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graham throws a body punch but McIntyre moves out of range.
Graham looks to land a right hand but McIntyre moved out of range.
McIntyre throws a low kick but it's checked well by Graham.
McIntyre throws out a leg kick but Graham moves out of range and McIntyre only half commits.
Graham jabs at McIntyre's body.
McIntyre throws a front kick aimed at Graham's knee but Graham avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graham looks to score with a jab to the body but McIntyre is just out of range.
McIntyre misses with an uppercut. Graham saw that one coming.
Graham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McIntyre doesn't seem bothered though.
McIntyre connects with a leg kick. Graham looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Graham just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Major Graham dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McIntyre throws a leg kick
and Graham counters with a straight right hand.
McIntyre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Graham thows a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from McIntyre.
Graham blocks a low kick nicely.
Graham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McIntyre.
Graham avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Graham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graham connects with a good right hand that stumbles McIntyre. McIntyre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McIntyre ducks under a wild hook from Graham.
A jab from Graham finds it's way through McIntyre's defenses.
Major Graham is winning the standup battle so far.
Graham misses with a hook. McIntyre ducked under it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McIntyre lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Graham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Graham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Graham lunges at McIntyre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McIntyre's hand.
McIntyre thows a leg kick but Graham checks it
and Graham counters with a stiff right hand.
McIntyre throws a low kick but Graham moves out of range easily.
Graham connects with a right hand. McIntyre shakes it off.
Graham fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McIntyre on the side of the head.
Graham blocks a leg kick.
McIntyre scores with a kick to the midsection.
Graham throws a looping overhand right but McIntyre ducks down to avoid it.
McIntyre thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McIntyre tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McIntyre throws a front kick aimed at Graham's knee but Graham avoids it well.
McIntyre is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice cross by Graham.
Graham misses with a body shot.
Graham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graham cracks a nice hook into McIntyre's ribs.
Graham scores with a nice head shot.
McIntyre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Graham scores with a three punch combo!
A solid leg kick lands there for McIntyre.
McIntyre misses with a low kick.
McIntyre throws a leg kick but Graham checks it.
Graham blocks a jab.
McIntyre has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McIntyre checks a low kick from Graham.
McIntyre misses with a leg kick.
Graham checks a low kick from McIntyre.
Graham checks a low kick from McIntyre.
McIntyre throws a nice outside leg kick.
McIntyre misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham catches McIntyre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Graham loads up on a big right hand but McIntyre slips the punch.
McIntyre tries to work over Graham's front leg with a kick but Graham checks it.
Graham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McIntyre was well out of range. Poor timing from Graham.
McIntyre throws a leg kick
and Graham counters with an inside leg kick.
McIntyre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Graham. That did some damage!
McIntyre finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McIntyre misses with a leg kick
and Graham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McIntyre misses with a body kick.
McIntyre fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Graham.
Graham lands a head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by McIntyre.
Graham tests McIntyre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McIntyre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Graham takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McIntyre throws a front kick that sends Graham stumbling back into the cage.
McIntyre cracks the inside of Graham's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McIntyre on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McIntyre fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Graham.
Graham jabs McIntyre right on the nose. McIntyre blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McIntyre throws a low kick but Graham moves out of range easily.
Graham on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McIntyre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Graham lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McIntyre walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Graham checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from McIntyre misses
and Graham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Graham lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Graham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McIntyre throws a leg kick
and Graham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graham checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McIntyre fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Graham has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McIntyre throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Graham's head.
Graham swings for the body but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre is looking to slow Graham down with leg kicks.
Graham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Graham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McIntyre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Graham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McIntyre manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Graham checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McIntyre misses with a low kick.
McIntyre lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McIntyre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Graham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McIntyre manages to avoid it.
Graham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graham scores with a hook to the body. McIntyre takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Graham lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Graham blocks a leg kick.
Graham's jab looks to have found its range, popping McIntyre under the eye.
Graham connects with a right hand. McIntyre shakes it off.
Graham scores with a jab to the head.
Graham checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Graham throws a shot from downtown. McIntyre moves away and avoids it.
Graham circles away from the clinch attempt
and Graham counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graham keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McIntyre moves forwards but Graham connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Graham sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Graham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McIntyre moves away.
Graham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McIntyre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Major Graham dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Graham avoids the body shot from McIntyre.
McIntyre fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Graham checks it well.
A swing and a miss from McIntyre.
Graham lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Graham cracks McIntyre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McIntyre throws a quick inside leg kick.
McIntyre lands a nice leg kick that just misses Graham's sensitive parts.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Graham, as that shot connected.
McIntyre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McIntyre attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McIntyre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Graham throws a hook but McIntyre blocks it.
McIntyre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Graham lands a head kick. McIntyre smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Graham avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Graham stuns McIntyre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Graham throws a jab when McIntyre was well out of range.
Graham feints and then cracks McIntyre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McIntyre down.
McIntyre shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McIntyre. Graham does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham just misses with a punch to the body.
McIntyre sizes up Graham with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McIntyre dips to his left and cracks Graham with an uppercut!
Graham lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McIntyre throws a head kick that misses.
McIntyre avoids the body shot from Graham.
McIntyre shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McIntyre is looking to slow Graham down with leg kicks.
Graham lands the left hand.
That kick from McIntyre tenderised Graham's leg. Graham is trying to keep his angry face on.
McIntyre misses with an attempted mid kick.
Graham lands a nice shot to the body.
Graham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Graham.
Graham lands a body shot.
Graham connects with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Graham.
McIntyre throws a leg kick
and Graham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McIntyre swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Graham throws a hook to the side of McIntyre's head but McIntyre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McIntyre fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McIntyre.
McIntyre throws a low kick but Graham avoids it.
McIntyre tries to clinch but Graham moves away
and Graham counters with a left and a right that stings McIntyre.
Graham swings for the body but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graham throws out the jab.
McIntyre is looking to slow Graham down with leg kicks.
McIntyre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McIntyre misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Graham blocks the low kick.
A swing and a miss from Graham.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McIntyre, right into the meat.
McIntyre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Graham.
Graham connects with a good right hand that stumbles McIntyre. McIntyre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McIntyre throws a leg kick that is checked
and Graham counters with a stiff right hand.
Graham cracks a nice hook into McIntyre's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McIntyre fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Graham is out of range.
Graham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Graham misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by McIntyre as he connects with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Graham blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Graham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McIntyre.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McIntyre.
Graham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McIntyre is looking to score with low kicks.
Graham scores with the left hand. McIntyre knows he should have avoided that one.
McIntyre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Graham swinging wildly here.
Graham checks a leg kick.
Graham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McIntyre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Graham fails to land with a series of punches.
McIntyre throws a leg kick that is checked
and Graham counters with a stiff right hand.
McIntyre throws a low kick, looking for Graham's leg but Graham calmly moves out of range.
McIntyre ducks under a wild hook from Graham.
Graham blocks the body kick.
Graham swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McIntyre.
Graham misses with a straight right.
Graham misses with a hook. McIntyre ducked under it nicely.
Chuck McIntyre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre throws a lazy head kick
and Graham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Major Graham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McIntyre throws a low kick but it's checked well by Graham.
McIntyre finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Graham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as McIntyre checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Graham.
McIntyre slips a straight right by Graham.
Graham lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McIntyre looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McIntyre throws a leg kick that is checked
and Graham counters with a straight right hand.
McIntyre misses with a head kick.
McIntyre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McIntyre throws a head kick but Graham moves out of range.
Graham blocks a leg kick.
McIntyre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McIntyre will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graham lands with a nice combination. McIntyre backs away looking to recover.
McIntyre wants to slow Graham down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice uppercut there from Graham.
McIntyre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Graham looks to land a right hand but McIntyre moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Major Graham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Graham has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Major Graham!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Male Nurse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Pablo Castagnino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
201 lbs
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205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Male Nurse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan Pablo Castagnino!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castagnino cracks Nurse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Male Nurse has been cut.
Castagnino tries to sprawl but Nurse drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nurse trying to pass the guard but Castagnino defending well.
Nurse is trying to control. Castagnino wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nurse with the ground and pound but Castagnino uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nurse looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Male Nurse just wasn't active enough.
Nurse drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Nurse misses.
Castagnino throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurse.
Nurse closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Castagnino to the mat! Castagnino manages to get full guard.
Nurse trying to control but Castagnino is working from the bottom.
Nurse tries to free his leg and advance position but Castagnino is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurse trying to control the position from guard on top but Castagnino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castagnino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurse stands up from Castagnino's guard - Nurse perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nurse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castagnino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurse misses the shot to the body.
Castagnino with a jab.
Castagnino misses with a straight left.
Castagnino gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nurse to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nurse passes Castagnino's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurse seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Castagnino does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nurse thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nurse passes to side control.
Nurse is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Castagnino has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurse looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nurse staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juan Pablo Castagnino will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Male Nurse's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nurse moves into the clinch.
Nurse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nurse misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Castagnino misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Castagnino cracks Nurse with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nurse looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Castagnino finish him?
Nurse is rocked!
Male Nurse's cut is getting worse.
Castagnino looks to land a left hand but Nurse moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juan Pablo Castagnino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Castagnino bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nurse's head backwards.
Male Nurse's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nurse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castagnino moves away.
Castagnino drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Nurse's head, knocking him out cold! Castagnino is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juan Pablo Castagnino!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arga Buarga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorma Kuyrpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuyrpa has chosen Armi Ja Danny - I Want To Love You Tender as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jorma Kuyrpa enters the cage!
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164 lbs
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162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arga Buarga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Kuyrpa!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuyrpa clinches up with Buarga and pushes him back against the cage.
Kuyrpa is working for takedown but Buarga is calmly controlling the position for now.
Buarga pushes Kuyrpa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buarga wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuyrpa won't allow it.
Buarga lands a left hand.
Kuyrpa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Buarga fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kuyrpa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Buarga tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kuyrpa is in Buarga's guard.
Buarga looking for a guillotine here but Kuyrpa defends easily.
Kuyrpa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buarga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuyrpa has managed to get both his arms back between Buarga's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buarga working for a triangle but Kuyrpa defends it easily.
Buarga has his foot on Kuyrpa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuyrpa works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buarga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuyrpa defends it easily.
Kuyrpa drops back looking for a leg! Buarga is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Buarga manages to kick Kuyrpa off! Kuyrpa jumps back into Buarga's guard.
Kuyrpa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Buarga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuyrpa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuyrpa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buarga keeping full guard, as Kuyrpa tries to pass.
Buarga working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kuyrpa has passed into half guard!
Buarga is trying to stand.
Kuyrpa throwing shots but Buarga is blocking nicely.
Buarga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuyrpa 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.
Kuyrpa seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Buarga is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jorma Kuyrpa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Reeding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mieszko Grzmotojad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesse Reeding had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Reeding!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mieszko Grzmotojad!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reeding misses with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Reeding. No joy for Grzmotojad on that attempt.
Reeding plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Mieszko Grzmotojad has been cut.
Grzmotojad gets tackled into the cage by Reeding. Reeding maintains the clinch.
Reeding stops a takedown attempt from Grzmotojad.
Reeding breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reeding. Grzmotojad shrugs it off though.
Reeding feints and then cracks Grzmotojad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grzmotojad down.
Reeding misses with a leg kick.
Reeding fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grzmotojad, pushing him back against the cage.
Reeding with a knee to the head.
Reeding using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grzmotojad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reeding breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grzmotojad tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grzmotojad looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reeding tries to clinch up but Grzmotojad circles away and keeps his distance.
Grzmotojad moves out of range of the body kick.
Grzmotojad takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Grzmotojad sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reeding moves into range and clinches up with Grzmotojad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeding misses with a knee to the head.
Reeding landing knees to the head.
Reeding lands a knee to the head.
Reeding breaks from the clinch.
Reeding throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reeding throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jesse Reeding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Reeding lands but Grzmotojad takes it in his stride.
Reeding wants to clinch.
Reeding tries to clinch there but Grzmotojad circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reeding!
Reeding is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reeding - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeding moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grzmotojad takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reeding tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reeding with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reeding throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reeding looking to throw knees to the head but Grzmotojad is blocking nicely.
Reeding pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grzmotojad wants to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grzmotojad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reeding gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jesse Reeding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mieszko Grzmotojad.
Reeding working Grzmotojad over with knees to the body.
Reeding connects with a knee to the head.
Reeding's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reeding.
Grzmotojad steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reeding. That one must have hurt.
Grzmotojad moves out of range as Reeding throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeding misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reeding throws a sloppy head kick and Grzmotojad moves out of range easily.
Reeding lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reeding throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reeding forces Grzmotojad back against the cage and clinches.
Grzmotojad throws a punch but it's blocked by Reeding.
Knees to the body from Reeding.
Grzmotojad takes a knee right on the jaw!
Grzmotojad tightens his grip and picks Reeding up, before dumping him to the ground. Reeding manages to land in guard.
Reeding wants to get back to his feet but Grzmotojad is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grzmotojad throws and elbow that misses. Reeding uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grzmotojad's guard. Nice move by Reeding!
Grzmotojad throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grzmotojad wants to stand up but Reeding is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reeding slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Grzmotojad wants to get back to his feet but Reeding is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reeding looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grzmotojad kicks Reeding off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Reeding dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mieszko Grzmotojad's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Grzmotojad takes a kick to the side of the head.
Reeding lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice body kick from Reeding.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reeding.
Grzmotojad looks for a takedown but Reeding sprawls well.
Grzmotojad has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reeding.
Reeding cracks the inside of Grzmotojad's front leg.
Reeding tries to clinch
and Grzmotojad counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Grzmotojad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reeding has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Grzmotojad off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Grzmotojad takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reeding looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeding stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reeding wants it to stay on the feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reeding.
Reeding closes the distance and clinches.
Grzmotojad has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reeding.
Reeding tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reeding pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grzmotojad shoots in but no luck this time.
Jesse Reeding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mieszko Grzmotojad.
Reeding throws a body kick that misses.
Reeding throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reeding!
Reeding thuds his shin into the meat of Grzmotojad's side.
Reeding throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Reeding.
Reeding throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grzmotojad.
Grzmotojad on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeding gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reeding connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grzmotojad's face.
Reeding tries to break free but Grzmotojad pushes him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Reeding.
Reeding prevents the takedown attempt.
Reeding with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reeding prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reeding breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Reeding misses.
Grzmotojad blocks the body kick.
Reeding is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grzmotojad can do to turn this around?
A solid body kick from Reeding.
Jesse Reeding is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grzmotojad closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grzmotojad lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reeding is trying to keep Grzmotojad in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grzmotojad throws a big right hand that misses.
Grzmotojad wants to control from the top but Reeding keeps moving.
Grzmotojad looking to pass the guard.
Grzmotojad throws and elbow that misses. Reeding uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grzmotojad's guard. Nice move by Reeding!
Grzmotojad wants to get back to his feet but Reeding is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grzmotojad looking for a sweep. Not yet Grzmotojad, not yet.
Grzmotojad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Grzmotojad is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Reeding dives into side control.
Reeding content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An elbow from Reeding crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Reeding dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mieszko Grzmotojad's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Reeding throws the kick towards the body but Grzmotojad avoids it.
Reeding has Grzmotojad up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reeding.
Reeding's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grzmotojad avoids a kick to the body.
Grzmotojad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grzmotojad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reeding lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reeding throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reeding throws a push kick but Grzmotojad slaps the foot to one side.
Reeding lands a head kick!
Reeding is looking to chop away at Grzmotojad's legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reeding.
A good leg kick by Reeding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reeding.
Grzmotojad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reeding throws a push kick but Grzmotojad slaps the foot to one side.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reeding!
Reeding throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reeding throws a head kick but Grzmotojad moves out of range.
Reeding tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grzmotojad drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Grzmotojad in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Grzmotojad cracks Reeding with a big right hand but Reeding just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grzmotojad throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Reeding works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Grzmotojad missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grzmotojad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grzmotojad 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.
Grzmotojad looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reeding with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Grzmotojad is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grzmotojad thows a huge punch but Reeding dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Grzmotojad there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grzmotojad lands a nice short elbow.
Reeding avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grzmotojad.
Mieszko Grzmotojad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grzmotojad throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grzmotojad missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grzmotojad seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grzmotojad missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grzmotojad not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grzmotojad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Grzmotojad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grzmotojad not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grzmotojad is trying to control. Reeding wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reeding is looking to escape.
Grzmotojad lands with a punch from half guard.
Grzmotojad works his way into side control.
Grzmotojad in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grzmotojad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reeding keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jesse Reeding did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Mieszko Grzmotojad's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Reeding misses with a body kick.
Reeding looks to land a body kick but Grzmotojad moved away.
Grzmotojad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reeding tries a head kick but it misses.
Reeding feints and then cracks Grzmotojad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grzmotojad down.
Reeding pushes Grzmotojad away with a front kick.
Reeding dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grzmotojad. That did some damage!
Reeding stuffs the takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reeding.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Grzmotojad moves out of range of the body kick from Reeding.
Reeding connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeding connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reeding is looking to clinch.
Reeding thuds his shin into the meat of Grzmotojad's side.
Reeding moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reeding takes the fight into the clinch.
Reeding connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grzmotojad's face.
Grzmotojad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jesse Reeding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mieszko Grzmotojad.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reeding.
Reeding breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reeding tries to clinch up but Grzmotojad circles away and keeps his distance.
Grzmotojad checks a leg kick nicely.
Reeding fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grzmotojad.
Crunch! Reeding slams his shin into Grzmotojad's torso.
Reeding pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grzmotojad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reeding throws a push kick but Grzmotojad slaps the foot to one side.
Reeding looks to land a body kick but Grzmotojad moved away.
Grzmotojad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reeding closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grzmotojad is trying to stall.
Grzmotojad goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reeding prevents it.
Reeding with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reeding utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Grzmotojad leaning against his opponent.
Reeding throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reeding misses with a knee to the head.
Reeding is looking to break free of the clinch but Grzmotojad has double underhooks.
Grzmotojad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reeding walks away with a smile on his face. Grzmotojad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grzmotojad rushes Reeding and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeding misses with a knee to the head.
Reeding misses with a knee to the head.
Grzmotojad jumps guard but Reeding stands there with Grzmotojad around his waist. Grzmotojad gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grzmotojad drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reeding with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reeding tries a knee to the head but Grzmotojad blocks it.
Grzmotojad gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Reeding regains guard.
Grzmotojad chips away with some ground and pound.
Grzmotojad trying to control but Reeding is working from the bottom.
Grzmotojad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reeding bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grzmotojad's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grzmotojad pulls Reeding in to control the position.
Reeding won't allow Grzmotojad to get back to his feet.
Reeding is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grzmotojad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mieszko Grzmotojad.
Reeding clinches up against the cage.
Reeding stops a takedown attempt from Grzmotojad.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reeding.
Reeding connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grzmotojad's face.
Knees to the body from Reeding.
Reeding tries to land a knee to the head but Grzmotojad blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Reeding had his way with Mieszko Grzmotojad in that round.
The cut man is working on Mieszko Grzmotojad's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Reeding misses with a low kick.
Grzmotojad shoots in looking for a takedown but Reeding manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grzmotojad's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reeding throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grzmotojad.
Reeding tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grzmotojad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grzmotojad moves out of range of the body kick.
Reeding dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grzmotojad. That did some damage!
Reeding clinches up against the cage.
Reeding lands a good knee to the midsection. Grzmotojad won't want to take too many of those.
Grzmotojad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grzmotojad is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reeding pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jesse Reeding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mieszko Grzmotojad.
Reeding scores a nice knee to the body.
Grzmotojad tries for a takedown but Reeding manages to get underhooks.
Grzmotojad goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reeding prevents it.
Reeding breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Reeding misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reeding displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grzmotojad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeding scores with a push kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reeding.
Nice body kick there by Reeding.
Reeding rushes Grzmotojad and presses him up against the cage.
Grzmotojad is working for takedown but Reeding is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reeding connects with a knee to the head.
Reeding scores a nice knee to the body.
Reeding breaks the clinch.
Grzmotojad has a takedown stuffed.
Reeding doesn't manage to clinch there - Grzmotojad circles away.
Reeding tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Grzmotojad counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Reeding's guard now.
Grzmotojad throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeding manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Reeding prevents Grzmotojad from getting the reversal.
Reeding controlling from the full mount.
Grzmotojad really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reeding controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grzmotojad squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Grzmotojad tries to reverse the position but Reeding maintains control.
Jesse Reeding is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grzmotojad throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Reeding trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grzmotojad tries to hold on but Reeding pushes him away.
Reeding controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reeding prevents Grzmotojad from getting the reversal.
Grzmotojad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reeding controlling from mount.
Mieszko Grzmotojad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grzmotojad throwing hammer fists to the chest of Reeding. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Reeding showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reeding, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Reeding!
Jesse Reeding retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takahiro Tamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Allard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Takahiro Tamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kai Allard!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allard avoids the body shot from Tamura.
Allard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Allard throws a hook to the side of Tamura's head but Tamura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Allard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tamura.
Allard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tamura moves away.
Allard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Allard lands with a good body shot.
Allard misses with a body shot.
Allard throws a hook but Tamura avoids it easily.
Allard throws a looping overhand right but Tamura ducks down to avoid it.
Tamura lands a head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Allard misses the target.
Tamura throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Allard to counter with a crisp jab.
Tamura misses with a wild body shot.
Allard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Allard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Allard slips a straight right by Tamura.
Allard scores with a nice right hand.
Tamura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Allard misses the target.
Kai Allard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allard misses with a combination
and Tamura counters with a left to the body.
Tamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allard.
Allard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tamura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allard.
Allard misses the shot to the body.
Allard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Allard throws a jab when Tamura was well out of range.
Allard throws a looping overhand right but Tamura ducks down to avoid it.
Allard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Allard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allard manages to avoid it.
Allard lands with a right hand.
Tamura misses with a few strikes there.
Allard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Allard throws a shot from downtown. Tamura moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allard. Tamura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A big left from Allard misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allard slips under a jab.
Tamura throws a jab but it's blocked by Allard.
A shot to the body from Tamura misses
and Allard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Allard throws a body punch but Tamura moves out of range.
A slow jab from Allard misses its intended target.
Tamura swings for the body but Allard moves out of range.
Allard with a jab.
Allard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tamura moves away.
Tamura thows a body shot but no joy.
Allard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Allard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tamura under the eye.
Tamura walks into a stiff left hand from Allard.
Allard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tamura.
Good shot there by Allard.
Tamura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tamura moves away from the strike by Allard.
The fighters circling - Tamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamura misses the body punch
and Allard counters with a right hand to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Allard.
Allard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Allard misses the target.
Allard throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Allard does it's job there.
Tamura misses the shot to the body.
Tamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Tamura. Beautiful body shot.
Allard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tamura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Allard misses.
Allard misses with a body shot.
Allard misses with a wild body shot.
Tamura blocks a jab.
Allard lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allard throws out a loose jab but Tamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Allard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tamura.
Tamura misses with a body shot.
Allard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tamura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allard.
Allard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tamura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allard.
A jab from Allard misses.
Allard throws a good cross that connects.
Allard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allard connects with a body shot that sends Tamura's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tamura blocks a jab.
Allard throws a looping overhand right but Tamura ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Allard coming out on top.
Tamura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Allard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tamura scores with a hook.
Tamura takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Allard misses with a hook to the body
and Tamura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allard.
Allard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Allard.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Allard, as that shot connected.
Tamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allard.
Allard stalks Tamura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tamura's face. Tamura staggers backwards, shaken.
A shot to the body from Tamura misses
and Allard counters with a straight right hand.
Tamura jabs Allard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Allard with a nice cross.
Allard looks to throw the jab but Tamura is out of range.
Tamura throws a jab but it's blocked by Allard.
Allard lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Allard misses the target.
Tamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allard throws out the jab.
Tamura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tamura misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tamura moves away from the strike by Allard.
Jab by Allard.
Allard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tamura throws a body punch but Allard moves out of range.
Allard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Allard takes a swing at Tamura's ribcage but misses.
Allard works the jab nicely.
Tamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allard.
Allard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tamura thows a body shot but no joy.
Tamura has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A slow jab from Allard misses its intended target.
Tamura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tamura throws a body punch but Allard moves out of range.
Allard looks to land a right hand but Tamura moved out of range.
Tamura moves away from the strike by Allard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Allard lands a lovely overhand right.
Allard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allard.
Allard misses with a body punch
and Tamura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Allard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tamura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tamura lands with a right hand.
Tamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allard throws out a loose jab but Tamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Allard misses its intended target.
Allard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tamura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tamura misses with a body shot.
Allard walks into a jab.
Allard takes a swing at Tamura's ribcage but misses.
Allard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tamura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Allard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tamura avoids the body shot from Allard.
No joy there for Allard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good exchange - Allard coming out on top.
Allard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Allard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Allard as he connects with a hook.
Allard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A big left from Allard misses.
Allard throws out a loose jab but Tamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tamura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Allard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Allard avoids the body shot from Tamura.
Kai Allard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Allard scores with a shot to the body.
Tamura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tamura on the side of the head.
Allard misses the jab.
Allard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tamura manages to avoid it.
Tamura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allard.
Tamura needs to keep his hands up - Allard had a free shot at his head there.
Allard throws a hook to the side of Tamura's head but Tamura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Allard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good exchange - Tamura coming out on top.
Tamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allard was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamura.
Allard takes a swing at Tamura's ribcage but misses.
Allard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tamura looks to land a right hand but Allard moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allard just misses with a punch to the body.
Tamura thows a body shot but no joy.
Allard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Allard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Allard.
Tamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allard moves away.
Allard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tamura moves forwards but Allard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Allard misses with a few strikes there.
A lazy left from Allard finds it's target.
Tamura lands with a shot to the body.
Tamura slips under a jab.
Allard lands with a nice body punch.
Allard throws a shot from downtown. Tamura moves away and avoids it.
Tamura throws a hook to the side of Allard's head but Allard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tamura misses with a hook.
Allard throws a lazy right hand but Tamura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Allard tests Tamura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Allard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allard moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamura defending well as Allard loads up on a big left hand.
Allard misses with a double jab.
Tamura ducks under a wild hook from Allard.
Tamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tamura misses with a hook to the body
enabling Allard to counter with a crisp jab.
Tamura misses with a shot to the body
and Allard counters with a nice body shot.
Tamura is looking to wear down Allard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tamura misses with a body shot.
Allard misses with an uppercut.
Allard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tamura counters with a straight right hand.
Allard loads up on a big right hand but Tamura slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allard. Tamura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tamura slips under a jab from Allard.
A big right from Allard misses.
Tamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tamura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tamura connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamura throws a shot to the body.
Allard lands with a right hand.
Tamura takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tamura misses with a body punch
and Allard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Allard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Allard.
Tamura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allard manages to avoid it.
Allard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tamura scores with a nice strike.
Tamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Allard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tamura swings for the body but Allard moves out of range.
Allard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tamura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Allard connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamura slips a straight right by Allard.
Tamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allard misses with an uppercut.
Allard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Allard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tamura swings for the body but Allard moves out of range.
Allard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tamura moves away.
Allard misses with a hook.
Tamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allard misses with a body shot
letting Tamura counter with a right hand.
Tamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Allard throws a jab when Tamura was well out of range.
Allard misses with an uppercut. Tamura saw that one coming.
Tamura throws a body punch but Allard moves out of range.
Allard throws a right and a left that Tamura avoids nicely.
Tamura scores with a sloppy right hand. Allard should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Allard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tamura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Allard's hands.
Tamura lands a nice hook to Allard's body. Allard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Allard takes a swing at Tamura's ribcage but misses.
Tamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allard.
Allard throws a hook but Tamura blocks it.
Allard lands a nice shot to the body.
Tamura throws a body punch but Allard moves out of range.
Tamura thows a body shot but no joy.
Allard throws a shot from downtown. Tamura moves away and avoids it.
Allard swinging wildly here.
Allard misses with a shot to the body
and Tamura counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Allard punishes Tamura's body with a nice straight punch.
Allard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tamura.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tamura might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Allard throws a nice looking combination but Tamura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tamura swings for the body but Allard moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Allard really 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.
Allard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tamura's head backwards.
Allard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tamura.
Allard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allard connects with a crisp jab.
Tamura takes a swing at Allard's ribcage but misses.
Tamura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Allard thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Allard misses.
Allard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tamura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Allard misses with a two punch combination.
Allard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Allard.
Allard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tamura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tamura slips a jab from Allard.
Tamura swings for the body but Allard moves out of range.
Tamura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamura misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Allard to counter with a crisp jab.
Allard misses with a body shot.
Tamura throws a predictable looking body shot
and Allard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Allard slips under a jab from Tamura.
Tamura misses with a wild body shot.
Tamura misses with a body shot.
Tamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allard lands a right hook to the body.
Allard looks to score with a jab to the body but Tamura is just out of range.
Allard lands a jab to Tamura's midsection.
Allard looks to land a left hand but Tamura moved out of range nicely.
Allard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tamura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Allard finds it's way round the side to connect with Tamura's head.
Allard throws a body punch but Tamura moves out of range.
Tamura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allard was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamura blocks a jab.
Tamura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allard.
Tamura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allard.
Allard misses with a body shot.
Allard misses with a double jab.
Allard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tamura circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Allard misses the target.
A jab from Tamura misses.
Allard throws an overhand right that lands on Tamura's shoulder, as Tamura tries to avoid the shot.
Allard missing with a left hand there. Tamura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Allard misses with an uppercut.
Allard throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Allard misses.
Allard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Allard misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Allard misses
and Tamura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamura. Allard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tamura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Allard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tamura swings for the body but Allard moves out of range.
Tamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allard.
Allard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tamura slips a straight right by Allard.
A big right from Allard misses.
Allard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tamura takes a swing at Allard's ribcage but misses.
Allard throws a hook but Tamura blocks it.
Allard lands a glancing blow to the side of Tamura's head.
Tamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allard moves away.
Allard misses with a shot to the body
and Tamura counters with a left to the body.
Tamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allard throws a looping overhand right but Tamura ducks down to avoid it.
Allard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tamura counters with a nice uppercut.
Allard digs a good hook to Tamura's body.
Tamura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Allard misses with a wild body shot.
Allard cracks Tamura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Allard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tamura misses with a wild body shot.
Allard throws a jab when Tamura was well out of range.
Tamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tamura.
Tamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allard moves away.
Tamura swings for the body but Allard moves out of range.
Tamura blocks a jab.
Allard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tamura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Allard dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Tamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allard throws out the jab.
Allard digs a good body shot into Tamura's ribs.
Allard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allard was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamura.
Allard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tamura in his tracks.
Allard throws a shot from downtown. Tamura moves away and avoids it.
Tamura swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Allard to counter with a crisp jab.
Tamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Tamura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tamura has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tamura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tamura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tamura defending well as Allard loads up on a big left hand.
Allard scores with a jab to the head.
Allard throws out a powerful jab.
Allard scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tamura.
Tamura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tamura takes a jab right on the kisser.
Allard looks to throw the jab but Tamura is out of range.
Tamura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Allard.
Tamura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allard.
Tamura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Allard.
Tamura walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Allard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tamura counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tamura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Allard misses the jab.
Tamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allard manages to avoid it.
Allard loads up on a big right hand but Tamura slips the punch.
Tamura closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kai Allard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allard moves away from the strike by Tamura.
Tamura misses the shot to the body.
Tamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allard moves away.
Allard needs to keep his hands up - Tamura had a free shot at his head there.
Tamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allard moves away.
Tamura thows a body shot but no joy.
Allard swings for the body but Tamura moves out of range.
Tamura throws a body punch but Allard moves out of range.
Allard lands with an uppercut that bounces Tamura off the cage and back into rage.
Tamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Allard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Allard lands a jab to Tamura's midsection.
Tamura digs a good body shot into Allard's ribs.
Allard cracks Tamura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Allard just misses with a punch to the body.
Allard misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allard.
Tamura tries to move into range but Allard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tamura swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Allard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Allard looks to land a right hand but Tamura moved out of range.
Tamura throws a body punch but Allard moves out of range.
Tamura swings for the body but Allard moves out of range.
Allard lands a slapping body shot.
Takahiro Tamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Tamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Allard jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Allard throws a sloppy body shot
letting Tamura counter with a right hand.
Donk. Allard catches Tamura right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allard. Tamura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Allard cracks Tamura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allard was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamura.
A shot to the body from Allard misses
and Tamura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Allard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Allard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tamura counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Allard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Allard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Allard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allard scores with a body shot.
Allard looks to land a left hand but Tamura moved out of range nicely.
Tamura swings for the body but Allard moves out of range.
Tamura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Allard.
Tamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allard was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamura.
Nice shot by Allard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Allard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Allard 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 45:50
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Allard!
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