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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santeri Sikaniska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kodarc Beastmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sikaniska's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 2 Brothers on the 4th floor - Fairytales. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Sikaniska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kodarc Beastmaster!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beastmaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sikaniska paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beastmaster misses with a wild body shot.
Beastmaster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sikaniska drops his hands momentarily and Beastmaster takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beastmaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sikaniska moves away.
Sikaniska lands a body shot.
Beastmaster slips a straight right by Sikaniska.
Beastmaster walks into a straight right hand from Sikaniska.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sikaniska scores with a nice strike.
Sikaniska connects with a body shot that sends Beastmaster's belly button to the back.
Beastmaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikaniska missing with a left hand there. Beastmaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sikaniska swats away the attempt to clinch by Beastmaster.
Sikaniska thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the body from Beastmaster misses
and Sikaniska counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Beastmaster tries to clinch up but Sikaniska circles away and keeps his distance.
Sikaniska misses the shot to the body.
Santeri Sikaniska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beastmaster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Beastmaster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sikaniska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sikaniska slips a jab from Beastmaster.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sikaniska will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beastmaster looks to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Sikaniska misses.
Beastmaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sikaniska manages to avoid it.
Sikaniska takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sikaniska. Beastmaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sikaniska throws a right hand that Beastmaster ducks under and follows up with a left that Beastmaster also avoids with ease.
Sikaniska swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beastmaster.
Sikaniska throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sikaniska lands a nice shot that snaps Beastmaster's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikaniska stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sikaniska wants it to stay on the feet.
Sikaniska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sikaniska is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Beastmaster thows a body shot but no joy.
Beastmaster misses with an uppercut
and Sikaniska cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beastmaster is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sikaniska rather than just go for the knockout.
Sikaniska throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beastmaster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beastmaster moves into the clinch successfully.
Beastmaster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sikaniska gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Beastmaster misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Beastmaster - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sikaniska is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sikaniska breaks from the clinch.
Beastmaster moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Sikaniska throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beastmaster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sikaniska but Sikaniska pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santeri Sikaniska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kodarc Beastmaster.
Beastmaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Sikaniska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beastmaster.
Beastmaster is looking to clinch.
Sikaniska throws a shot from downtown. Beastmaster moves away and avoids it.
Beastmaster blocks a jab.
Beastmaster wants to clinch but Sikaniska slips to the side
and Sikaniska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beastmaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sikaniska.
Sikaniska is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sikaniska misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santeri Sikaniska dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Beastmaster shoots in for a takedown but Sikaniska shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beastmaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beastmaster looks to land a right hand but Sikaniska moved out of range.
Sikaniska misses with an uppercut. Beastmaster saw that one coming.
Sikaniska digs a good hook to Beastmaster's body.
Sikaniska throws a jab but it's blocked by Beastmaster.
Beastmaster tries to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a two punch combo.
Beastmaster tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Sikaniska to counter with a crisp jab.
Sikaniska loads up on a big right hand but Beastmaster slips the punch.
Beastmaster tries to close the distance and clinch but Sikaniska swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sikaniska takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beastmaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sikaniska.
Beastmaster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sikaniska will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beastmaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beastmaster fails with the takedown.
Beastmaster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santeri Sikaniska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kodarc Beastmaster.
Beastmaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sikaniska was well out of range. Poor timing from Beastmaster.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sikaniska scores with a nice head shot.
Sikaniska lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sikaniska throws an overhand right that lands on Beastmaster's shoulder, as Beastmaster tries to avoid the shot.
Sikaniska jabs at Beastmaster's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beastmaster.
Sikaniska works the jab nicely.
Beastmaster tries to clinch there but Sikaniska circles away.
Sikaniska throws a series of punches but Beastmaster avoids them all with ease.
Beastmaster wants to clinch up but Sikaniska keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sikaniska. Beastmaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sikaniska misses with a right hand
and Beastmaster decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sikaniska's guard.
Sikaniska will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sikaniska is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Beastmaster dives into side control.
Beastmaster throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Beastmaster.
Beastmaster working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sikaniska is pushing Beastmaster's head away, looking to escape. Beastmaster manages to hold on to the position though.
The ground and pound from Beastmaster seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sikaniska wants to get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Beastmaster are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikaniska throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Sikaniska moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Beastmaster defending well as Sikaniska loads up on a big left hand.
Beastmaster tries to clinch up
and Sikaniska cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beastmaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beastmaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sikaniska scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santeri Sikaniska dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Beastmaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sikaniska lands a jab to the head.
Sikaniska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beastmaster.
Sikaniska moves out of range as Beastmaster strikes.
Sikaniska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beastmaster circles away quickly and effectively.
Beastmaster moves in looking to clinch but Sikaniska pushes him off.
Sikaniska feints a jab promting Beastmaster to slip. Sikaniska then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Beastmaster slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sikaniska looks to land a left hand but Beastmaster moved out of range nicely.
Beastmaster shoots in for a takedown but Sikaniska shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beastmaster misses with a hook to the body
and Sikaniska makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A swing and a miss from Beastmaster.
Beastmaster throws a hook but Sikaniska avoids it easily.
Sikaniska throws an overhand right that lands on Beastmaster's shoulder, as Beastmaster tries to avoid the shot.
Beastmaster closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beastmaster lands in his opponent's guard.
Beastmaster trying to control but Sikaniska is working from the bottom.
Beastmaster might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sikaniska kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sikaniska is looking to stand up but Beastmaster isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beastmaster connects with a couple of short punches.
Sikaniska avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beastmaster showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Beastmaster prevents Sikaniska from getting back to his feet.
Beastmaster postures up in Sikaniska's guard and throws a big left but Sikaniska blocks it.
Sikaniska wriggles free and stands up.
Sikaniska lands with an overhand left.
Beastmaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sikaniska was well out of range. Poor timing from Beastmaster.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beastmaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sikaniska.
Sikaniska misses the shot to the body.
Sikaniska throws a series of punches but Beastmaster moves out of range.
Beastmaster lands a slapping body shot.
Beastmaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Sikaniska is just out of range.
Sikaniska lands with a straight right. Beastmaster didn't see that one coming.
Beastmaster shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Beastmaster was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sikaniska on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sikaniska tries to get out of the position.
Beastmaster unloads with some shots from mount but Sikaniska bucks and avoids them well.
BOOM! Beastmaster connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sikaniska is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kodarc Beastmaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beastmaster landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beastmaster tries to control but Sikaniska wriggling away.
Beastmaster with the ground and pound from mount.
Beastmaster lands a nice shot to the head.
Beastmaster punishing his opponent with strikes.
You get the feeling that Sikaniska really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Beastmaster breaks from Sikaniska's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Beastmaster throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Beastmaster lands a big elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beastmaster is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beastmaster cracks Sikaniska with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kodarc Beastmaster!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Magnussen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxi Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnussen comes to the cage accompanied by Bloody Beetroots - Butter. Uzi has chosen Slipknot's Psychosocial as his entrance music. Gunnar Magnussen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunnar Magnussen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maxi Uzi!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzi has his takedown stuffed
letting Magnussen counter with a right hand.
Magnussen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Uzi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Magnussen finds it's way round the side to connect with Uzi's head.
Magnussen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magnussen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magnussen. That's going to slow Uzi down.
A telegraphed right hand from Magnussen misses the target.
Uzi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Maxi Uzi has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Uzi checks a leg kick.
Uzi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Magnussen counters with an outside leg kick.
No joy there for Magnussen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnussen misses with a few strikes there.
Magnussen lands with a slapping head kick.
Magnussen misses with a low kick.
Uzi tries for a takedown but Magnussen circles away easily
and Magnussen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gunnar Magnussen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxi Uzi.
Magnussen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
It looks like Magnussen is going to stand back up.
Uzi manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Uzi has his foot on Magnussen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magnussen works his way back into a safe position though.
Magnussen stands up and waves to Uzi to follow him.
Uzi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uzi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Uzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magnussen is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Magnussen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Magnussen has escaped and now he's on top!
Magnussen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Uzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magnussen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magnussen is looking to stand up but Uzi won't let him.
Uzi wants to sweep but no luck.
Uzi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magnussen defends it easily.
Magnussen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Uzi's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Magnussen frees his head nicely. Oh but Uzi has switched to an armbar! Magnussen is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Maxi Uzi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pera Kuukkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Jedard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jedard's choice of entrance music: Creeping Death by Metallica. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pera Kuukkeli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Jedard!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jedard scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Pera Kuukkeli has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuukkeli scores with a nice head shot.
Kuukkeli throws a right hand that misses
and Jedard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jedard throws an off balance right hand
and Kuukkeli counters with a series of strikes. Jedard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kuukkeli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jedard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jedard slips a straight right by Kuukkeli.
Kuukkeli misses with a lunging right hand
and Jedard counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kuukkeli!
Jedard jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kuukkeli is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kuukkeli and Jedard has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jedard tries for a kimura but Kuukkeli is defending well.
Jedard swings around for an armbar but Kuukkeli sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jedard's guard.
Jedard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuukkeli is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jedard lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kuukkeli!
Jedard moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kuukkeli has worked his arm free - good work by Kuukkeli!
You can see the frustration on Kuukkeli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kuukkeli looking for a sweep but Jedard has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jedard wants to finish this one by submission but Kuukkeli is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jedard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jedard looking to land elbow strikes but Kuukkeli uses the position to regain half guard.
Jedard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jedard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuukkeli has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jedard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuukkeli defends it well.
Jedard wants to pass to mount but Kuukkeli is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli is looking to improve his position.
Jedard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jedard passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jedard unloading with bombs!
Jedard avoids the attempt from Kuukkeli to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jedard trying to control but Kuukkeli is having none of it.
Kuukkeli regains half guard.
Kuukkeli is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jedard is looking for a kimura but Kuukkeli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jedard to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Jedard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pera Kuukkeli's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jedard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jedard tries to keep at a distance but Kuukkeli has taken the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kuukkeli.
Kuukkeli breaks from the clinch.
Kuukkeli throws a leg kick but Jedard checks it.
Kuukkeli looks to throw the jab but Jedard is out of range.
Pera Kuukkeli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuukkeli misses with a wild body shot.
Kuukkeli scores with the left hand. Jedard knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab by Kuukkeli.
Kuukkeli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jedard throws a right hand that Kuukkeli ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuukkeli also avoids with ease.
Kuukkeli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuukkeli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jedard manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukkeli throws a front kick aimed at Jedard's knee but Jedard avoids it well.
Pera Kuukkeli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Kuukkeli misses
and Jedard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kuukkeli won't be happy with that.
Jedard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kuukkeli has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jedard but great work by Kuukkeli.
Kuukkeli throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kuukkeli postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jedard is not content to let Kuukkeli control the position.
Jedard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Steve Jedard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuukkeli is looking to stall here but Jedard recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jedard keeping moving, preventing Kuukkeli from controlling successfully.
Kuukkeli slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jedard is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kuukkeli trying to pass the guard but Jedard defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli seems to be working for a kimura but Jedard defends the submission attempt.
Jedard wants to get back to full guard.
Jedard is not content to let Kuukkeli control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kuukkeli wants to pass to mount but Jedard is defending the position.
Jedard is refusing to be controlled, as Kuukkeli sits in half guard.
Kuukkeli is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jedard is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We're going to have a standup here because Pera Kuukkeli wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kuukkeli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jedard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kuukkeli eats them both and turns towards Jedard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuukkeli throws a series of punches but Jedard moves out of range.
Jedard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Jedard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pera Kuukkeli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jedard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuukkeli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jedard's head backwards.
Kuukkeli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jedard swings widly with a right hand
and Kuukkeli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuukkeli misses with a double jab
and Jedard counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kuukkeli's guard now.
Kuukkeli looking to control.
Jedard has gone for a leg lock! Kuukkeli slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jedard's guard.
Kuukkeli looking to sit in guard and control but Jedard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jedard is pushing down on Kuukkeli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kuukkeli is fighting to maintain full guard but Jedard has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukkeli tries to get to full guard but Jedard has control of the leg.
Jedard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuukkeli is just riding it out for now. Jedard eventually gives up the hold.
Kuukkeli makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kuukkeli throws a leg kick but Jedard checks it.
Pera Kuukkeli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jedard misses with a takedown attempt - Kuukkeli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kuukkeli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jedard with a poor takedown
and Kuukkeli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jedard thinking.
Jedard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuukkeli throws a nice looking combination but Jedard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jedard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuukkeli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuukkeli tries to clinch but Jedard moves out of range.
Jedard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuukkeli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jedard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kuukkeli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jedard. Jedard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kuukkeli fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli lands a lovely overhand right.
Kuukkeli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuukkeli throws a right and a left that Jedard avoids nicely.
Kuukkeli thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jedard if he has to take too many more of those.
Kuukkeli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kuukkeli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuukkeli throws a leg kick but Jedard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kuukkeli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jedard.
Kuukkeli lands a head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Kuukkeli. Those never looked like landing.
Kuukkeli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuukkeli tries to clinch up but Jedard circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jedard misses with a takedown attempt
and Kuukkeli counters with a straight right hand.
Pera Kuukkeli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Jedard.
Jedard swings widly with a right hand
and Kuukkeli counters with an outside leg kick.
Jedard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jedard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jedard slips under a jab.
Kuukkeli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jedard.
Jedard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuukkeli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuukkeli lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jedard moves forwards but Kuukkeli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jedard is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jedard is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Kuukkeli just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! And now a right hook, right on the button! Jedard has gone limp, and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pera Kuukkeli!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Veechi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasi Ruohonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Veechi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Some cool sounding ancient Rome music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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26
184 lbs
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183 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vinny Veechi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Ruohonen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veechi is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Ruohonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruohonen throws a combination that misses
and Veechi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Veechi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruohonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Veechi postures up and lands a big shot to Ruohonen's brow.
Ruohonen wants to stand up but Veechi is controlling him.
Ruohonen is trying to keep Veechi in close.
Veechi wants to control from the top but Ruohonen keeps moving.
Ruohonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruohonen, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruohonen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Veechi!
Ruohonen controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruohonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Veechi is looking to escape.
Ruohonen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Veechi is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Veechi wants to hold on but Ruohonen pushes him away.
Veechi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Veechi is looking to improve his position but Ruohonen isn't that keen on the idea.
Veechi tries to hold on but Ruohonen postures up.
Veechi is squirming around, avoiding Ruohonen's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veechi is trying to escape the mount.
Ruohonen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Veechi is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ruohonen looking to control but Veechi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ruohonen content just to control the position here.
Veechi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Veechi is squirming around, avoiding Ruohonen's attempts to control the action.
Ruohonen content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Veechi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Veechi digs a good hook to Ruohonen's body.
A head kick by Veechi misses
and Ruohonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veechi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ruohonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Veechi swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruohonen.
Ruohonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ruohonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veechi moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Ruohonen there.
Veechi misses with a combination
and Ruohonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Veechi's knee momentarily.
Ruohonen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Ruohonen. No joy for Veechi on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruohonen throws a sloppy head kick and Veechi moves out of range easily.
Veechi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruohonen throws out the jab.
Veechi misses with a looping left.
Ruohonen throws a nice looking combination but Veechi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Veechi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Veechi controlling the pace.
Ruohonen is looking for a sweep. Veechi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Veechi is trying to control the action in half guard but Ruohonen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ruohonen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Veechi.
Veechi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruohonen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Veechi.
Veechi looks to land a strike but Ruohonen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ruohonen wants to get back to his feet but Veechi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Veechi connects with a couple of short punches.
Veechi wants to control from the top but Ruohonen keeps moving.
Veechi cracks Ruohonen with a solid left hand.
Ruohonen wants to sweep here but Veechi controlling him for the moment.
Ruohonen is trying to control the position but Veechi postures up.
Ruohonen is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruohonen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Veechi tries to hold on but Ruohonen postures up.
Ruohonen controlling from the full mount.
Veechi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ruohonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Veechi is looking to escape.
Veechi wants to control but Ruohonen is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Veechi is trying desperately to improve position.
Veechi is working hard here to advance position.
Ruohonen wants to control the pace but Veechi is squirming around nicely.
Ruohonen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Veechi is desperately trying to improve his position but Ruohonen has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vinny Veechi will probably get the nod.
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!
Ruohonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Veechi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruohonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Veechi moves into the clinch.
Veechi looking to stall.
Veechi swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruohonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruohonen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Veechi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Veechi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veechi missing with a left hand there. Ruohonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veechi lands a nice hook to Ruohonen's body. Ruohonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left lands for Veechi.
Ruohonen staying out of range there.
Veechi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruohonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Veechi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruohonen misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Veechi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruohonen punishes Veechi's body with a nice straight punch.
Veechi misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruohonen counters with a one-two to the body.
Ruohonen looks to land a combination but Veechi avoids it well.
No joy there for Ruohonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veechi. Ruohonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruohonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Veechi shoots in and gets a takedown into Ruohonen's guard.
Ruohonen wants to sweep here but Veechi controlling him for the moment.
Ruohonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruohonen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Veechi tries to lock up and control but Ruohonen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veechi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ruohonen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ruohonen tries to control but Veechi wriggling away.
Veechi is looking to improve his position but Ruohonen isn't that keen on the idea.
Pasi Ruohonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Veechi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Veechi is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinny Veechi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruohonen controlling the pace for now.
Ruohonen prevents Veechi from getting the reversal.
Veechi tries to hold on but Ruohonen pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ruohonen trying to control but Veechi is having none of it.
Ruohonen prevents Veechi from getting the reversal.
Ruohonen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Veechi turns into him and now he's in Ruohonen's guard.
Ruohonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vinny Veechi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Veechi, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Veechi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cole Trane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarno Highwayz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jarno Highwayz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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20
140 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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24
144 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cole Trane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarno Highwayz!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trane has managed to clinch.
Trane tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Highwayz smiles and moves away.
Trane shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Highwayz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Highwayz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trane.
Trane throwing strikes but missing.
Trane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trane is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Highwayz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Highwayz has escaped and now he's on top!
Trane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Highwayz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Highwayz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Highwayz preventing the sweep.
Highwayz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Trane to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Highwayz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Trane pulls down on the head and he's put Highwayz to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cole Trane!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serguei Shirokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob White has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Serguei Shirokov's chin.
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212 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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217 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Serguei Shirokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob White!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shirokov manages to avoid it.
White throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Shirokov colapses and takes a barrage of punches from White as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Shirokov is left battered and dazed whilst White and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob White!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Silliard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Possu The Pumpkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Possu The Pumpkin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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199 lbs
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216 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kevin Silliard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Possu The Pumpkin!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Pumpkin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silliard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silliard tries for a takedown but The Pumpkin circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The Pumpkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Silliard.
Silliard avoids the head kick by The Pumpkin.
Silliard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Pumpkin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good leg kick by The Pumpkin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silliard misses with a takedown attempt
and The Pumpkin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Silliard's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Silliard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Pumpkin connects with an inside leg kick.
Silliard is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Pumpkin.
The Pumpkin throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Pumpkin fails to land with a series of punches.
The Pumpkin throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Pumpkin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The Pumpkin has taken the fight to the clinch.
A knee to the head by The Pumpkin.
It looks like Kevin Silliard has been cut.
Silliard takes a knee right on the jaw!
The Pumpkin lands a nice knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from The Pumpkin.
The Pumpkin lands an elbow that stopped Silliard in his tracks for a moment.
The Pumpkin with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from The Pumpkin.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The Pumpkin obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pumpkin scores with a knee to the head.
The Pumpkin lands an elbow inside that Silliard shrugs off.
Kevin Silliard's cut is getting worse.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Silliard. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The Pumpkin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silliard's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The Pumpkin obliges.
The Pumpkin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silliard up against the cage.
Silliard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silliard takes a knee to the side of the body.
The Pumpkin has Silliard pressed against the cage.
The Pumpkin with a knee to the head.
The Pumpkin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The Pumpkin lands a nice elbow.
The Pumpkin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Pumpkin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The Pumpkin leaning against his opponent.
The Pumpkin landing knees to the head.
Kevin Silliard's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The Pumpkin stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silliard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The Pumpkin is keeping busy.
The Pumpkin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silliard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from The Pumpkin.
Jeez, Kevin Silliard's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The Pumpkin with a knee to the head.
The Pumpkin is pushing Silliard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The Pumpkin lands a nice elbow.
The Pumpkin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The Pumpkin lands a knee to the body.
The Pumpkin with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kevin Silliard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Possu The Pumpkin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blake Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwards comes into the arena with Like a surgeon blaring out of the sound system. Torres has chosen Eminem - Not Afraid as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fernando Torres!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards scores with a kick to the midsection.
Torres doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Edwards rushes Torres and presses him up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Edwards obliges.
Torres tries to score a body lock takedown but Edwards shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knees to the body from Edwards.
Torres looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards stalling the fight.
Edwards lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Edwards comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Edwards lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Edwards controlling the action here for a moment.
Edwards using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Edwards lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short left from Edwards.
Edwards lands a nice uppercut.
Edwards lands an elbow inside that Torres shrugs off.
Edwards throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres goes for a takedown in the clinch but Edwards prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Edwards.
Edwards slowing the pace effectively.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Edwards obliges.
Edwards is pressed up against the cage. Torres has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Edwards down to the mat. Edwards avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Blake Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Torres.
Torres tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Edwards lands with an overhand left.
Edwards lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Torres is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Edwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Edwards.
Edwards throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Edwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Good exchange - Edwards coming out on top.
Torres fails with the takedown
and Edwards counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edwards cracks Torres with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Edwards.
Edwards moves into the clinch successfully.
Edwards lands an elbow just above Torres 's eye.
A right hook to the body lands for Edwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards stops a takedown attempt from Torres.
Torres has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Edwards is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Edwards lands a hook to the side of the head.
Torres's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee calls for Edwards to work.
Edwards lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Edwards manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Edwards seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Edwards lands a nice elbow.
Edwards lands a hook that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Torres wants a takedown but no success here.
Edwards lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Torres drops down looking for an ankle pick but Edwards pulls his leg out and moves away.
Edwards cracks a nice hook into Torres's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards lands a nice shot that snaps Torres's head back.
Edwards buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Edwards gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Edwards lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edwards lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Torres goes for a takedown attempt but Edwards pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Edwards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Edwards dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Torres shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Edwards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edwards lands with a slapping head kick.
Edwards closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Edwards.
Edwards stalling against the cage.
Torres managing to block the knees to the body from Edwards.
Torres tries to score a body lock takedown but Edwards shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Edwards throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Torress head.
Torres blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Edwards unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Torres wants a takedown but no success here.
Blake Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Torres.
Edwards landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Torres is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Torres in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torres can do to turn this around?
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Edwards cracks Torres with a nice body shot.
Edwards dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Edwards.
Torres looking for a takedown.
Edwards content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Edwards digs a right hand into Torres's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Torres's gas tank.
Edwards dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short uppercut from Edwards.
Edwards lands a body punch in the clinch.
Edwards lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Edwards lands a damaging elbow.
Edwards lands an elbow inside that Torres shrugs off.
Torres takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards lands a good knee to the midsection. Torres won't want to take too many of those.
Edwards scores with a hook to the body.
Torres takes a shot to the head.
Edwards lands a damaging elbow.
A hook to the body from Edwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Edwards - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Edwards lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Edwards lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Edwards.
Edwards lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Torres fails to pull guard.
A shot in the inside from Edwards.
Edwards lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Torres takes an elbow to the temple.
A right hook to the body lands for Edwards.
Edwards lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Edwards has Torres pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards lands a body shot.
Edwards lands a body punch.
Edwards creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Torres's defenses.
Edwards lands an elbow inside that Torres shrugs off.
Torres is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Edwards pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Edwards prevents a takedown attempt there.
Edwards lands an elbow inside.
Edwards lands a damaging elbow.
Edwards scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Edwards lands with a left to the head.
Edwards lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Edwards lands an elbow inside.
Edwards manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Edwards.
Edwards lands with a left to the head.
Edwards is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Edwards makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blake Edwards has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Torres tries for a takedown but Edwards manages to get underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Edwards.
Edwards stalling the fight.
Edwards scores with a shoulder strike.
Edwards lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Edwards dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Torres shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Edwards makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Torres really felt that one!
Torres throws a right hand that misses
and Edwards counters with a low kick, right behind Torres 's knee.
Torres misses with a takedown
and Edwards counters with a nice low kick that buckles Torres's knee momentarily.
Edwards connects with a body shot that sends Torres's belly button to the back.
Torres drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Torres takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Edwards lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Torres takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards is looking to slow Torres down with leg kicks.
Torres looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Edwards works Torres's body with a nice hook.
Torres tries to move into range but Edwards moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice combination there by Edwards.
A nice leg kick lands there from Edwards.
Torres with a poor takedown
and Edwards counters with a nice kick to the body.
Blake Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Torres.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Edwards.
Fernando Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Edwards there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Edwards changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Edwards moves into the clinch successfully.
Edwards creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Torres's defenses.
Edwards lands an elbow just above Torres 's eye.
Edwards slowing the pace effectively.
Torres has Edwards pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Edwards manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Torres is trying to drag Edwards to the mat but Edwards just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Blake Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edwards creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Torres's defenses.
Edwards holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Edwards gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Torres.
Edwards stalling.
Edwards comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A shot in the inside from Edwards.
Edwards avoiding damage.
Edwards lands an elbow that stopped Torres in his tracks for a moment.
Edwards lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Edwards gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Edwards comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Edwards.
Torres's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Edwards lands a knee to the body.
Torres is working for takedown but Edwards is calmly controlling the position for now.
Torres misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Edwards.
Edwards stalling in the clinch.
Edwards prevents a takedown attempt there.
Edwards works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Edwards lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Edwards lands an uppercut.
Edwards lands an elbow that stopped Torres in his tracks for a moment.
Edwards landing knees to the body.
Edwards working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Edwards lands a right hand that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Edwards lands a nice shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short left from Edwards.
Edwards throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Torress head.
Edwards content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Edwards comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Torres trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Edwards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Edwards 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 30:24
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Edwards!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kimmo Kivipaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilkka Laitinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kivipaa comes to the cage accompanied by Kivipää. Laitinen has chosen AC/DC - Thunderstruck as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimmo Kivipaa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilkka Laitinen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laitinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laitinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kivipaa.
The fighters circling - Laitinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laitinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laitinen throws a leg kick
enabling Kivipaa to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Kivipaa is predictable there
and Laitinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Kivipaa tries to clinch but Laitinen moves out of range.
Kivipaa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Laitinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kivipaa wants to clinch but Laitinen slips to the side
and Laitinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kivipaa swings for the body but Laitinen moves out of range.
Laitinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Laitinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kivipaa manages to avoid it.
Laitinen swinging wildly here.
Laitinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kivipaa's hands.
Kimmo Kivipaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laitinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kivipaa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivipaa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Laitinen throws a hook to the side of Kivipaa's head but Kivipaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laitinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kivipaa swings for the body but Laitinen moves out of range.
Kivipaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laitinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laitinen takes a swing at Kivipaa's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Laitinen catches Kivipaa right on the button with a cross.
Kivipaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kivipaa scores with a jab to the head.
Laitinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kivipaa. That did some damage!
Kivipaa moves away from the strike by Laitinen.
Laitinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kivipaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Laitinen.
Laitinen throws a shot from downtown. Kivipaa moves away and avoids it.
Laitinen catches Kivipaa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen cracks Kivipaa with an open hand slap.
Kivipaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Laitinen tests Kivipaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Laitinen misses its intended target.
Kivipaa tries to land a front kick but Laitinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laitinen lands a leg kick that knocks Kivipaa off balance momentarily.
Kivipaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laitinen throws a body punch but Kivipaa moves out of range.
Kivipaa thows a body kick. Laitinen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kivipaa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laitinen.
Kivipaa tries to clinch up
letting Laitinen counter with a right hand.
Kivipaa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen moves out of range of the body kick from Kivipaa.
Kivipaa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Laitinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laitinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laitinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laitinen throws a looping overhand right but Kivipaa ducks down to avoid it.
Laitinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kivipaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Laitinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kivipaa throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Laitinen. Those never looked like landing.
Kivipaa wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laitinen. Kivipaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kivipaa throws a jab when Laitinen was well out of range.
Laitinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laitinen jabs Kivipaa right on the nose. Kivipaa blinks but takes it well.
Kivipaa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Laitinen eats them both and turns towards Kivipaa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laitinen, as that shot connected.
Laitinen moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Laitinen.
Laitinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kivipaa clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laitinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laitinen manages to break the clinch.
Laitinen misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Kivipaa misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kimmo Kivipaa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Laitinen misses with a body shot.
Laitinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kivipaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laitinen wants to slow Kivipaa down by chopping away at his legs.
Kivipaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kivipaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Laitinen is just out of range.
Kimmo Kivipaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laitinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kivipaa checks a leg kick.
Laitinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Laitinen misses the body punch
and Kivipaa counters with a body kick that stops Laitinen in his tracks momentarily.
Laitinen misses the shot to the body.
Kivipaa closes the distance but Laitinen moves to the side
and Laitinen counters with a nice body shot.
Laitinen moves out of range as Kivipaa strikes.
Laitinen misses with a two punch combination.
Laitinen throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitinen misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Laitinen misses.
A jab from Laitinen misses.
A combination from Kivipaa does no damage.
Laitinen scores with a jab to the body.
Laitinen stuns Kivipaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kivipaa throws a leg kick
and Laitinen counters with a nice body shot.
Kivipaa misses with a two punch combination.
Laitinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Kivipaa.
Laitinen scores with a body shot.
Laitinen avoids the body shot from Kivipaa.
Kivipaa looks to land a combination but Laitinen avoids it well.
Kivipaa walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivipaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Kivipaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big left from Laitinen misses.
Kivipaa tries to clinch there but Laitinen circles away.
Kivipaa wants to clinch
and Laitinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Kimmo Kivipaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Kivipaa misses with a right hand
and Laitinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kivipaa tries to clinch up.
Kivipaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laitinen.
No joy there for Kivipaa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kivipaa scores with a jab to the head.
Laitinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kivipaa checks a leg kick.
Laitinen tries to keep at a distance but Kivipaa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laitinen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kivipaa walks away with a smile on his face. Laitinen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivipaa throws a leg kick
and Laitinen counters with an inside leg kick.
Laitinen misses with a wild body shot.
Laitinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kivipaa throws a one two combo.
Kivipaa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kivipaa tries to clinch but Laitinen is having none of it.
Kivipaa throws a hook but Laitinen avoids it easily.
Kivipaa misses with a hook
and Laitinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laitinen jabs at Kivipaa's body.
Nice body punch from Laitinen.
Kivipaa wants to clinch up but Laitinen keeps it at a distance.
Kivipaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kivipaa is looking to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Laitinen blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kivipaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laitinen lands with an overhand left.
Kivipaa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Laitinen counters with a straight right hand.
Laitinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kivipaa is just out of range.
Laitinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kivipaa manages to avoid it.
Kivipaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laitinen.
Kivipaa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Laitinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Kivipaa's head.
Kivipaa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Laitinen counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kivipaa misses with a hook
enabling Laitinen to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kivipaa - that will leave a mark!
Laitinen misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ilkka Laitinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kivipaa misses with a hook.
Laitinen slips a jab from Kivipaa.
Kivipaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Kivipaa misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Kivipaa.
Kivipaa moves forwards but Laitinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laitinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kivipaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laitinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laitinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laitinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Kivipaa throws a right hand that misses
and Laitinen counters with a body kick.
Kivipaa checks a low kick from Laitinen.
Laitinen looks to land a left hand but Kivipaa moved out of range nicely.
Kivipaa misses the body punch
enabling Laitinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Kivipaa cracks Laitinen 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.
Kivipaa moves in looking to clinch but Laitinen pushes him off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laitinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kivipaa manages to avoid it.
Kivipaa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Laitinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Kivipaa's head.
Laitinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick from Laitinen misses.
A big right from Kivipaa misses.
Kivipaa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Laitinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laitinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Laitinen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kivipaa throws the left hand but Laitinen avoids the punch easily.
Kivipaa dodges the punch combination from Laitinen.
Kivipaa doesn't manage to clinch there - Laitinen circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivipaa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laitinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Laitinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laitinen lands a slapping body shot.
Kivipaa lands a nice shot that snaps Laitinen's head back.
Kivipaa throws a right hand that Laitinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Laitinen also avoids with ease.
Kivipaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kivipaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laitinen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kivipaa walks into a straight right hand from Laitinen.
Kivipaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laitinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kivipaa rushes Laitinen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kivipaa.
Laitinen has a couple of punches blocked by Kivipaa.
Laitinen is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kivipaa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kivipaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laitinen wants to get back to striking at distance but Kivipaa won't allow it.
Kivipaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Laitinen controls his hands.
Laitinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laitinen tries to circle away but Kivipaa has him pinned against the cage.
Laitinen prevents a body shot from Kivipaa.
Kivipaa scores with a shot to the side of Laitinen's head.
Kivipaa misses with the head strike.
Kivipaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laitinen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kivipaa walks away with a smile on his face. Laitinen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Laitinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kivipaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Laitinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laitinen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kivipaa misses with a looping left.
Kivipaa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laitinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kivipaa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Laitinen counters with a straight right hand.
Laitinen takes a swing at Kivipaa's ribcage but misses.
Laitinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kivipaa. Kivipaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Kivipaa throws a lazy right hand but Laitinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kivipaa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laitinen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kivipaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Laitinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kivipaa moves out of range as Laitinen throws a body kick.
Kivipaa throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kivipaa misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kivipaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laitinen throws out the jab.
Kivipaa wants to clinch up but Laitinen keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilkka Laitinen really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kivipaa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kivipaa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Laitinen counters with a body kick.
Laitinen misses with an uppercut. Kivipaa saw that one coming.
Laitinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kivipaa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Laitinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Laitinen lands with a hook. Kivipaa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kivipaa throws a lazy right hand but Laitinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laitinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Laitinen.
Nice defenses there by Laitinen.
Kivipaa misses with a left hand
and Laitinen counters with a three punch combo that has Kivipaa backing up. Kivipaa nods at Laitinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Kivipaa avoids the head kick by Laitinen.
Laitinen with a jab.
Laitinen blocks the body kick.
Laitinen walks into a stiff left hand from Kivipaa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kivipaa is just out of range.
Laitinen is looking to slow Kivipaa down with leg kicks.
Kivipaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Laitinen.
Laitinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kivipaa's sensitive parts.
Kivipaa loads up on a big right hand but Laitinen slips the punch.
Laitinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kivipaa moves away.
Kivipaa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Laitinen counters with a straight right hand.
Kivipaa throws a right hand that misses
and Laitinen counters with a straight right hand.
Laitinen throws a wild body kick that Kivipaa sees coming a mile off.
Kivipaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laitinen throws a right hand that Kivipaa ducks under and follows up with a left that Kivipaa also avoids with ease.
Good leg kick by Kivipaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kivipaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Laitinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Laitinen tries a low kick but Kivipaa avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivipaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kivipaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Laitinen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kivipaa back to the cage. Laitinen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Laitinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kivipaa at a distance.
Laitinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kivipaa.
Kivipaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kivipaa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kivipaa throws a lazy right hand but Laitinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kivipaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kivipaa doesn't manage to clinch there - Laitinen circles away.
Kivipaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laitinen moves away.
Kivipaa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Laitinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kivipaa.
Kivipaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laitinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivipaa tries to clinch up but Laitinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Laitinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laitinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kivipaa momentarily.
Kivipaa throws a right hand that misses
and Laitinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Kivipaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Laitinen counters with a nice body kick.
Kivipaa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Laitinen counters with a left to the body.
Kivipaa walks into a straight right hand from Laitinen.
Kivipaa thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Laitinen misses.
Laitinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kivipaa throws a nice looking combination but Laitinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laitinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen slips a jab and a cross from Kivipaa.
Kivipaa moves in looking to clinch but Laitinen pushes him off.
Kivipaa darts in trying to clinch
and Laitinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laitinen connects with a jab.
Kivipaa moves out of range of the body kick from Laitinen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laitinen.
Laitinen dips to his left and cracks Kivipaa with an uppercut!
Laitinen tries a low kick but Kivipaa avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laitinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kivipaa.
Laitinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kivipaa wants to slow Laitinen down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laitinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilkka Laitinen 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!
Laitinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kivipaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laitinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Laitinen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Laitinen throws a wild body kick that Kivipaa sees coming a mile off.
Kivipaa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Laitinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Laitinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laitinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Kivipaa.
Kivipaa throws a leg kick
and Laitinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kivipaa tries to clinch but Laitinen is having none of it.
A jab from Kivipaa misses.
Laitinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kivipaa is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Laitinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kivipaa doesn't seem phased though.
Laitinen misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kivipaa under the eye.
A punch combination from Laitinen misses.
Laitinen slips a jab from Kivipaa.
Laitinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Laitinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kivipaa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kivipaa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laitinen.
Kivipaa avoids the head kick by Laitinen.
Kivipaa is looking to clinch.
Kivipaa throws a wild body kick that Laitinen sees coming a mile off.
Kivipaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kivipaa throws a right and a left that Laitinen avoids nicely.
Laitinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Laitinen.
Kivipaa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Laitinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kivipaa.
Kivipaa throws a right hand that Laitinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Laitinen also avoids with ease.
Laitinen slips a jab and a cross from Kivipaa.
A big left from Kivipaa misses.
The fighters circling - Kivipaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kivipaa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laitinen. Laitinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Kivipaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kivipaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Laitinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kivipaa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kivipaa wants to land a leg kick but Laitinen is out of range.
Laitinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kivipaa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laitinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen with a nice cross.
Laitinen staying out of range there.
Kivipaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kivipaa wants to clinch up but Laitinen keeps it at a distance.
Laitinen throws an off balance right hand
and Kivipaa counters with a straight right hand.
Laitinen scores with a jab. Kivipaa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Laitinen defending well as Kivipaa loads up on a big left hand.
Kivipaa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Laitinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kivipaa doesn't seem bothered though.
Kivipaa throws the left hand but Laitinen avoids the punch easily.
Kivipaa misses with a left hand
and Laitinen counters with a straight right hand.
Laitinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kivipaa.
Kimmo Kivipaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kivipaa manages to avoid it.
Kivipaa avoids the body shot from Laitinen.
A low kick from Kivipaa is predictable there
and Laitinen counters with a right hand to the body.
Kivipaa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slow jab from Kivipaa misses its intended target.
Laitinen lands a jab-cross combination.
Laitinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Laitinen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kivipaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kivipaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kivipaa lands a leg kick that knocks Laitinen off balance momentarily.
Kivipaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laitinen punishes Kivipaa's body with a nice straight punch.
Kivipaa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laitinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laitinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilkka Laitinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Laitinen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 47:49
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 46:50
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilkka Laitinen!
Ilkka Laitinen is the new lightweight champion!
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