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Cf.34: Phenomenal PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daan Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem comes to the cage accompanied by Shook Ones Pt. II. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daan Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem misses with a jab, cross combination.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Overeem, right into the meat.
Overeem moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Overeem throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McGuire decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Overeem's guard.
McGuire looking to pass the guard.
McGuire has gone for a leg lock! Overeem slips out almost immediately though and dives into McGuire's guard.
McGuire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Overeem has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Overeem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Overeem from controlling successfully.
Overeem won't allow McGuire to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Overeem defends well.
McGuire looking for a sweep. Not yet McGuire, not yet.
Overeem will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McGuire has his foot on Overeem's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Overeem works his way back into a safe position though.
McGuire can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Overeem controls the pace.
McGuire trying to control the position.
Overeem trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McGuire is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Overeem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Daan Overeem just wasn't active enough.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
McGuire avoids a kick to the body.
Overeem swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a single leg into guard. Overeem didn't expect that.
McGuire has gone for a leg lock! Overeem slips out almost immediately though and dives into McGuire's guard.
McGuire had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Overeem defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire wants to sweep here but Overeem controlling him for the moment.
Overeem passes McGuire's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Overeem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGuire on the ground.
McGuire is concentrating on defense, preventing Overeem from advancing position.
McGuire makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McGuire.
Overeem wants to stand but McGuire has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McGuire wants to sweep here but Overeem controlling him for the moment.
Overeem has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McGuire is proving hard to escape from.
McGuire keeping full guard, as Overeem tries to pass.
Overeem got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGuire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Overeem has managed to get both his arms back between McGuire's legs - danger averted.
McGuire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Overeem is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Overeem from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian McGuire dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Overeem. No joy for McGuire on that attempt.
A head kick by Overeem misses
and McGuire counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Overeem keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuireis looking to pass into half guard but Overeem pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Overeem is in guard.
Overeem won't allow McGuire to sweep him here.
McGuire looking for a guillotine here but Overeem defends easily.
McGuire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Overeem is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Overeem manages to get himself to full guard.
McGuire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Overeem wants to stand but McGuire is controlling the position.
Overeem keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Overeem wants to stand and escape but McGuire is having none of it.
Overeem trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Brian McGuire hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Overeem pushes McGuire away with a front kick.
McGuire looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daan Overeem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Overeem feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGuire's calf.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Overeem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McGuire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGuire shoots in looking for a takedown but Overeem manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGuire's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Daan Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian McGuire.
McGuire on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Overeem.
Overeem looks to clinch
and McGuire counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overeem defending against the ground and pound.
McGuire taking a breather here.
McGuire's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Overeem rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McGuire's guard! Nice work there by Overeem!
McGuire lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Overeem!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Overeem has worked his arm free - good work by Overeem!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McGuire moves out of range as Overeem throws a body kick.
Overeem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Overeem throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
Overeem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Overeem tries a head kick but it misses.
Overeem wants to clinch
so McGuire counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McGuire has gone for a leg lock! Overeem slips out almost immediately though and dives into McGuire's guard.
McGuire has his hands on Overeem's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGuire seems keen to control Overeem's posture.
McGuire wants to sweep here but Overeem controlling him for the moment.
McGuire manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Overeem manages to get himself to full guard.
Daan Overeem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGuire trying to control but Overeem is working from the bottom.
McGuire drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Overeem manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McGuire has Overeem in his guard.
McGuire wants to sweep but no luck.
McGuire is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Overeem trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
Brian McGuire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Overeem postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem wants to stand but McGuire has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McGuire is trying to keep Overeem in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McGuire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGuire misses with a takedown
and Overeem counters with a head kick. That will keep McGuire thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Overeem lands with a nice body kick.
McGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses.
Overeem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire shoots and misses
and Overeem counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McGuire is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Overeem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire moves out of range of the leg kick from Overeem.
Overeem connects with an inside leg kick.
Overeem throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
Overeem feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGuire's calf.
Overeem lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Overeem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McGuire counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Overeem!
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 Daan Overeem.
I think McGuire has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian McGuire!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phineas Ferb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mika Soutukorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phineas Ferb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mika Soutukorva!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soutukorva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Soutukorva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ferb blocking the ground and pound.
Ferb is looking to get to half guard.
Soutukorva controlling the position easily from mount.
Soutukorva lands a big shot there that rocks Ferb but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Soutukorva working Ferb over with strikes here.
Ferb sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Soutukorva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ferb. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Soutukorva trying to control from Ferb's half guard. Ferb has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Soutukorva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soutukorva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ferb is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soutukorva defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soutukorva is in close to Ferb's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ferb is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Soutukorva rolls with it to try and escape but Ferb cranks on the arm and Soutukorva is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phineas Ferb!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Mylly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Susi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Metallica - Hero of the Day. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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160 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keni Susi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Mylly!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mylly throws a series of punches but Susi avoids them all with ease.
Mylly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matt Mylly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mylly tries to clinch up.
Mylly tries to clinch there but Susi circles away.
Mylly misses with a two punch combination.
Susi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mylly misses with a left hand
and Susi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Susi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Susi drops back looking for a leg! Mylly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mylly manages to kick Susi off! Susi jumps back into Mylly's guard.
Susi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Susi wants to control from the top but Mylly keeps moving.
Susi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Susi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mylly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Susi is one step ahead there.
Susi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mylly is keeping the position for now.
Susi wants to control from the top but Mylly keeps moving.
Susi postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mylly can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mylly wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Susi drops back looking for a leg! Mylly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mylly manages to kick Susi off! Susi jumps back into Mylly's guard.
Susi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mylly is keeping the position for now.
Susi drops back looking for a leg! Mylly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mylly manages to kick Susi off! Susi jumps back into Mylly's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Susi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mylly keeping moving, preventing Susi from controlling successfully.
Mylly wants to sweep here but Susi controlling him for the moment.
Susi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mylly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Susi wants to pass the guard but Mylly is keeping the position.
Mylly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Susi is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mylly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Susi is trying to get back to full guard.
Susi trying to control but Mylly postures up.
Susi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mylly pulls his head out easily.
Susi tries to get to full guard but Mylly has control of the leg.
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.
Susi actively working from the bottom here.
Susi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mylly pulls his head out easily.
Mylly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Susi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Susi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Mylly is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Susi wants to control but Mylly is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keni Susi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mylly misses the shot to the body.
Mylly tries to close the distance and clinch but Susi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mylly defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Susi.
A big right from Mylly misses.
Susi with a poor takedown
and Susi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mylly throws a body punch but Susi moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Mylly.
Mylly looks to score with a jab to the body but Susi is just out of range.
Mylly throws an off balance right hand
and Susi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mylly's guard now.
Mylly keeping full guard, as Susi tries to pass.
Susi stopping the sweep attempt from Mylly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Susi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Susi tries to free his leg and advance position but Mylly is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi trying to control but Mylly is working from the bottom.
Mylly wants to sweep here but Susi controlling him for the moment.
Susi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mylly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Susi's guard.
Mylly slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Susi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mylly is aware though and is defending well.
Susi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mylly slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mylly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Susi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mylly has managed to get both his arms back between Susi's legs - danger averted.
Susi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mylly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Susi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mylly seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi is looking for a triangle but Mylly pushes his legs off easily.
Susi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Susi keeping moving, preventing Mylly from controlling successfully.
Mylly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mylly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Susi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Susi is looking for a triangle but Mylly pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mylly uses it to pass to side control.
Mylly wants to control but Susi is keeping him busy.
Susi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mylly's best efforts.
Susi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mylly is thwarting Susi's attempts to control the position.
Susi missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keni Susi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mylly tries to clinch up
and Susi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Keni Susi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Susi won't allow Mylly to sweep him here.
Susi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mylly lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Susi!
Susi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Susi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Susi throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mylly. What's that going to do exactly?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mylly avoids the attempt from Susi to control.
Mylly tries to control but Susi wriggling away.
Susi wants to hold on but Mylly pushes him away.
Mylly connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mylly tries to control but Susi wriggling away.
Susi wants to control but Mylly is having none of it.
Susi regains half guard.
Matt Mylly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi trying to hold on to Mylly's head to control him but Mylly postures up.
Susi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Susi actively working from the bottom here.
Susi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mylly prevents Susi from improving his position.
Susi actively working from the bottom here.
Mylly wants to take a breather but Susi is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Susi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Susi keeping hold of Mylly's head, controlling as best he can.
Susi is looking to improve his position.
Susi missing with punches from the bottom.
Keni Susi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Susi wants to control but Mylly is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keni Susi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Susi, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keni Susi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Vorg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Getto The Choppa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Choppa has chosen Get to the Choppa by ADM as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Getto The Choppa is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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250 lbs
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei Vorg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Getto The Choppa!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Choppa dips to his left and cracks Vorg with an uppercut!
Getto The Choppa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Choppa throws a sloppy head kick and Vorg moves out of range easily.
Vorg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches The Choppa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The Choppa is not content to let Vorg control the position.
The Choppa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vorg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The Choppa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vorg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The Choppa is looking to improve his position.
The Choppa is not content to let Vorg control the position.
The Choppa manages to get to full guard.
The Choppa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vorg defends it easily.
Vorg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorg lands a couple of digs.
Vorg tries to free his leg and advance position but The Choppa is retaining full guard.
Vorg postures up.
The Choppa is looking to sweep but instead, Vorg has passed into half guard.
The Choppa tries to get to full guard but Vorg has control of the leg.
The Choppa is pressing down on Vorg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vorg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Choppa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Choppa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vorg looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Choppa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vorg scoring with some ground and pound.
Vorg is looking to work some ground and pound but The Choppa has wrist control.
The Choppa working a defensive guard but Vorg manages to pass into side control anyway.
The Choppa is looking for a sweep.
Vorg in side control lands a decent elbow.
Vorg in side control lands a decent elbow.
Vorg is looking to take a break and control but The Choppa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Choppa is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorg landing strikes.
The Choppa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vorg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The Choppa tries to get to full guard but Vorg has control of the leg.
Vorg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The Choppa moves into full guard.
Vorg trying to control but The Choppa is working from the bottom.
Vorg looking to pass the guard.
Vorg won't allow The Choppa to sweep him here.
The Choppa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vorg!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vorg wants to control but The Choppa is having none of it.
Vorg trying desperately to get to his feet.
Vorg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vorg tries to get out of the position.
The Choppa gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
The Choppa thows a leg kick but Vorg checks it
and Vorg counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vorg throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The Choppa is looking to reverse the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vorg cracks The Choppa with a big right hand but The Choppa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The Choppa is looking to reverse the position.
The Choppa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Vorg dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The Choppa throws a head kick but Vorg moves out of range.
The Choppa misses with a head kick.
The Choppa throws a jab but it's blocked by Vorg.
Vorg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Vorg controlling the pace.
The Choppa trying to control but Vorg postures up.
Vorg lands strikes from half guard.
The Choppa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The Choppa keeping full guard, as Vorg tries to pass.
Vorg with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorg passes The Choppa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The Choppa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The Choppa controls Vorg momentarily but Vorg frees himself.
Vorg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vorg cracks The Choppa with a solid left hand.
The Choppa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Vorg is trying to stand.
The Choppa looking to control but Vorg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vorg working to try and regain half guard.
The Choppa is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Vorg has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Vorg!
Vorg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The Choppa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vorg looking to sit in guard and control but The Choppa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The Choppa tries to free his leg and advance position but Vorg is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Choppa wants to stand but Vorg has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vorg looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vorg looking to control.
The Choppa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The Choppa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vorg is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vorg has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Choppa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vorg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The Choppa has momentary wrist control but Vorg slips an elbow through the middle.
Vorg looking to sit in guard and control but The Choppa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vorg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Choppa passes into half guard.
Vorg keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Vorg dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
The Choppa misses with a straight left.
Vorg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in The Choppa's half guard.
The Choppa is not content to let Vorg control the position.
The Choppa moves into full guard.
The Choppa keeping moving, preventing Vorg from controlling successfully.
The Choppa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vorg's guard.
Vorg working for a triangle but The Choppa defends it easily.
The Choppa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorg working a defensive guard here.
The Choppa trying to control but Vorg is working from the bottom.
The Choppa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Choppa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Choppa throws a sloppy head kick and Vorg moves out of range easily.
Vorg looks for a takedown but The Choppa sprawls well.
The Choppa throws a sloppy head kick and Vorg moves out of range easily.
Vorg is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Choppa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vorg staying out of range there.
The Choppa throws a sloppy head kick and Vorg moves out of range easily.
The Choppa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Choppa wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Vorg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Choppa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Choppa lands a big head kick that sends Vorg tumbling to the mat! The Choppa takes a step backwards and waves Vorg back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Sergei Vorg has been cut.
Vorg dives in and grabs The Choppa's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Choppa pushes down on Vorg's head and hops out.
The Choppa tries a head kick but it misses.
The Choppa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vorg. Vorg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Choppa lands with a right hand.
Getto The Choppa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Choppa dips to his left and cracks Vorg with an uppercut!
Vorg shoots in for a takedown but The Choppa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Getto The Choppa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from The Choppa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Choppa connects with a leg kick. Vorg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The Choppa scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Choppa misses with a straight right.
Vorg blocks a head kick by The Choppa.
The Choppa throws a right hand that misses
so Vorg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Choppa is on top in guard.
The Choppa wants to stand but Vorg has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The Choppa trying to control the position from guard on top but Vorg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vorg controls The Choppa momentarily but The Choppa frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vorg looking for a guillotine here but The Choppa defends easily.
Vorg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Choppa wants to control from the top but Vorg keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vorg is trying to keep The Choppa in close.
Sergei Vorg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vorg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Getto The Choppa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vorg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Vorg!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Stigu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paquito del Pilar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stigu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sabrina, Boys. 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 Paquito del Pilar was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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277 lbs
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265 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Stigu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paquito del Pilar!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
del Pilar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stigu counters with a takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Stigu seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Stigu misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Stigu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
del Pilar is looking to reverse the position.
del Pilar explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Stigu swings widly with a right hand
and del Pilar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
del Pilar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
del Pilar slips a nice elbow through Stigu's hands, connecting with Stigu's forehead.
del Pilar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
del Pilar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stigu's head.
del Pilar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
del Pilar thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stigu to regain full guard.
Stigu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
del Pilar wants to pass the guard but Stigu is keeping the position.
del Pilar postures up in Stigu's guard and throws a big left but Stigu blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stigu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
del Pilar is looking to advance position but Stigu has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
A nice elbow there by Stigu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
del Pilar can't escape the position.
Stigu throwing strikes but del Pilar bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Stigu throws and elbow that misses. del Pilar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stigu's guard. Nice move by del Pilar!
del Pilar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stigu is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
del Pilar throws and elbow that misses. Stigu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in del Pilar's guard. Nice move by Stigu!
Stigu being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stigu stopping the sweep attempt from del Pilar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now del Pilar is on top in guard.
del Pilar has gone for a leg lock! Stigu slips out almost immediately though and dives into del Pilar's guard.
del Pilar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stigu's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stigu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst del Pilar is controlling him.
del Pilar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stigu is keeping the position for now.
del Pilar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
del Pilar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
del Pilar is pushing down on Stigu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stigu is fighting to maintain full guard but del Pilar has managed to sneak the leg through.
del Pilar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paquito del Pilar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
del Pilar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stigu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
del Pilar throws an elbow but Stigu slips to the side and avoids it well.
del Pilar tries to advance position but instead Stigu slips a leg back in to half guard.
del Pilar working the head and body with strikes.
Stigu is looking to control del Pilar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stigu avoid being mounted?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. del Pilar lands a nice short elbow.
del Pilar tries to pass to full mount but Stigu defends it.
Stigu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stigu is looking for a sweep. del Pilar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
del Pilar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stigu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for del Pilar on the ground.
del Pilar throwing shots but Stigu is blocking nicely.
Stigu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
del Pilar throwing shots but Stigu is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
del Pilar slips a nice elbow through Stigu's hands, connecting with Stigu's forehead.
del Pilar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stigu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from del Pilar.
del Pilar tries to pass to full mount but Stigu defends it.
del Pilar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
del Pilar thows a huge punch but Stigu dodges it nicely.
del Pilar working Stigu over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
del Pilar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
del Pilar thows a huge punch but Stigu dodges it nicely.
del Pilar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
del Pilar lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from del Pilar.
del Pilar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
del Pilar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stigu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. del Pilar connects with a nice short shot to Stigu's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
del Pilar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
del Pilar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
del Pilar lands a heavy elbow.
del Pilar with good strikes from the mount here!
del Pilar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stigu looks a forlorn figure.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
del Pilar postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Stigu badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of del Pilar around the waist but del Pilar pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! del Pilar is the winner by TKO! del Pilar jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paquito del Pilar!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarppi Virne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homicidal Maniac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Virne comes to the cage accompanied by Jeff van Dyck - Soldier's Chant. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarppi Virne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Homicidal Maniac!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maniac throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Jarppi Virne has been cut.
Virne shoots for a double leg takedown but Maniac sprawls well. He's pushed Virne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virne throws a looping overhand right but Maniac ducks down to avoid it.
Maniac lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Virne drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Maniac is looking for a sweep.
Maniac is trying to buck Virne off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virne stands up.
Virne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maniac.
Virne is breathing heavily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maniac. Virne shrugs it off though.
Maniac lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Maniac lands a high kick to the side of Virne's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Maniac dives into guard, looking to finish.
Maniac pushing down on Virne's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maniac is pressing down on Virne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Virne is holding on for now.
Maniac tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virne is defending against the submission attempts here by Maniac.
Maniac tries to pass the half guard into mount. Virne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Virne is not content to let Maniac control the position.
Maniac is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Virne defends it well.
Maniac is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Virne sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maniac wants to free his trapped foot but Virne is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maniac is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Virne still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Virne has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Maniac gets back to half guard.
Virne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Virne wants to pass to mount but Maniac is defending the position.
Maniac moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maniac escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Virne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virne won't allow Maniac to get back to his feet.
Virne is looking to work some ground and pound but Maniac has wrist control.
Virne trying to control but Maniac is working from the bottom.
Maniac is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Virne frees his head nicely. Oh but Maniac has switched to an armbar! Virne is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Homicidal Maniac!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Viitalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Fitzpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Viitalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mick Fitzpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzpatrick feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Viitalainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fitzpatrick stopping the sweep attempt from Viitalainen.
Fitzpatrick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fitzpatrick wants to control from the top but Viitalainen keeps moving.
Fitzpatrick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fitzpatrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Viitalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fitzpatrick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mick Fitzpatrick has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fitzpatrick misses the shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick swings widly with a right hand
and Viitalainen counters with a takedown into side control.
Viitalainen in side control, throwing shots but Fitzpatrick defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick can't do much from the bottom here.
Fitzpatrick is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Viitalainen tries to stand and escape but Fitzpatrick is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzpatrick trying to get back to full guard but Viitalainen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Fitzpatrick has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Viitalainen's lack of action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fitzpatrick actively working from the bottom here.
Fitzpatrick tries to roll over but Viitalainen keeps him under control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fitzpatrick is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viitalainen escapes and gets back to his feet.
Viitalainen cracks Fitzpatrick with a right hand to the side of the head.
Viitalainen tries to land a leg kick but Fitzpatrick saw it coming and moves away.
Fitzpatrick throws a right hand that Viitalainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Viitalainen also avoids with ease.
Fitzpatrick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Viitalainen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Viitalainen.
Viitalainen landing knees to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Viitalainen.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body punch.
Viitalainen missing with knees to the body.
Viitalainen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitzpatrick or not.
Viitalainen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitzpatrick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viitalainen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Viitalainen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fitzpatrick tries to circle away but Viitalainen has him pinned against the cage.
Viitalainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Viitalainen tries to land knees in the clinch but Fitzpatrick avoids the damage to the body.
Fitzpatrick takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fitzpatrick looking to stall.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a knee to the head but Viitalainen blocks with his arms.
Fitzpatrick looks gassed!
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viitalainen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Viitalainen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Mick Fitzpatrick has been cut.
A hook to the body from Viitalainen.
Viitalainen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Viitalainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Viitalainen scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viitalainen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fitzpatrick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Viitalainen.
Viitalainen working Fitzpatrick over with knees to the body.
Viitalainen lands a knee to the head.
Viitalainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Viitalainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mick Fitzpatrick's cut.
That's time! Viitalainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Viitalainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick tries for a takedown but Viitalainen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Viitalainen lands with a right hand.
Fitzpatrick with a jab.
Fitzpatrick throws a lazy uppercut
and Viitalainen counters with a good low kick that Fitzpatrick was not able to check.
Fitzpatrick throws a lazy body kick
and Viitalainen counters with an outside leg kick.
Fitzpatrick throws an off balance right hand
and Viitalainen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fitzpatrick is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Viitalainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitzpatrick's sensitive parts.
Fitzpatrick lands with a hook. Viitalainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fitzpatrick throws an off balance right hand
and Viitalainen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Viitalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Viitalainen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Viitalainen, right into the meat.
Fitzpatrick attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzpatrick misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viitalainen clinches.
Fitzpatrick is breathing heavily.
Viitalainen blocks the elbow strike.
Fitzpatrick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land.
Fitzpatrick has had enough of the clinch but Viitalainen keeps him there for the moment.
Viitalainen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fitzpatrick lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Viitalainen.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Viitalainen obliges.
Fitzpatrick is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Viitalainen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fitzpatrick is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jussi Viitalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Fitzpatrick.
Viitalainen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Viitalainen landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Viitalainen.
Viitalainen lands an elbow that stopped Fitzpatrick in his tracks for a moment.
Viitalainen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Viitalainen.
Viitalainen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Viitalainen with a knee to the head.
Viitalainen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Viitalainen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Viitalainen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viitalainen's elbow.
Jussi Viitalainen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Viitalainen landing knees to the body.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick is trying to break free.
Fitzpatrick takes a knee right on the jaw!
Viitalainen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Mick Fitzpatrick's cut even more.
Viitalainen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fitzpatrick's defenses.
Fitzpatrick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Viitalainen with a knee to the head.
Viitalainen looking to throw knees to the head but Fitzpatrick is blocking nicely.
Fitzpatrick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fitzpatrick looking for a takedown.
Fitzpatrick is struggling to control the position.
Viitalainen lands a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick is trying to break the clinch but Viitalainen is controlling him.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Viitalainen lands an elbow that stopped Fitzpatrick in his tracks for a moment.
Fitzpatrick takes a knee to the side of the body.
Viitalainen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viitalainen is working Fitzpatrick over against the cage.
A short right from Fitzpatrick on the inside.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Viitalainen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Viitalainen wants to stall.
Fitzpatrick trying to control the position but instead, Viitalainen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fitzpatrick into the cage.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Viitalainen.
Viitalainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick tries for a takedown but Viitalainen manages to get underhooks.
A knee to the head by Viitalainen.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow strike.
Viitalainen avoiding damage.
Fitzpatrick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Viitalainen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fitzpatrick lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land.
Viitalainen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fitzpatrick is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Viitalainens head.
Viitalainen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fitzpatrick avoids it.
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Viitalainen blocks it.
Viitalainen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fitzpatrick will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Viitalainen up against the cage.
Viitalainen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fitzpatrick lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fitzpatrick is trying to push Viitalainen away but Viitalainen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Viitalainen misses with a knee to the head.
Viitalainen lands a nice knee to the body.
Fitzpatrick trying to control the position but instead, Viitalainen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fitzpatrick into the cage.
Fitzpatrick misses with a knee strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick drops down looking for an ankle pick but Viitalainen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mick Fitzpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzpatrick misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Viitalainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mick Fitzpatrick's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Viitalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viitalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
A head kick by Fitzpatrick misses
enabling Viitalainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitzpatrick drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fitzpatrick in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fitzpatrick looking to control but instead Viitalainen has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Viitalainen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitzpatrick is trying to control. Viitalainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick throwing shots but Viitalainen is blocking nicely.
Fitzpatrick throws a strike but Viitalainen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fitzpatrick looking to pass the guard.
Fitzpatrick wants to control from the top but Viitalainen keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fitzpatrick passes into half guard.
Fitzpatrick with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jussi Viitalainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fitzpatrick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Viitalainen's head.
Viitalainen pushes Fitzpatrick off looking to stand but Fitzpatrick dives back in and keeps control.
Viitalainen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fitzpatrick.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzpatrick is looking to take a break and control but Viitalainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mick Fitzpatrick has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Viitalainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Viitalainen tenderised Fitzpatrick's leg. Fitzpatrick is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fitzpatrick misses with a kick to the body
and Viitalainen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Viitalainen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fitzpatrick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Viitalainen on the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fitzpatrick lands a jab to Viitalainen's midsection.
Fitzpatrick throws a sloppy body shot
and Viitalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick misses with a combination
and Viitalainen counters with a thumping low kick.
Mick Fitzpatrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck for Fitzpatrick with that takedown attempt.
Fitzpatrick with a nice cross.
Fitzpatrick throws a head kick that misses.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut
and Viitalainen moves into the clinch.
Viitalainen is pressed up against the cage. Fitzpatrick has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Viitalainen down to the mat. Viitalainen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fitzpatrick misses with a lunging right hand
and Viitalainen counters with a solid body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viitalainen slips under a jab.
Viitalainen throws out a powerful jab.
Fitzpatrick throws a body kick the misses
and Viitalainen counters with a straight right hand.
Viitalainen avoids the body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fitzpatrick takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fitzpatrick throws a sloppy head kick and Viitalainen moves out of range easily.
Jussi Viitalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzpatrick throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Viitalainen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fitzpatrick is in Viitalainen's guard.
Fitzpatrick stops Viitalainen from standing up.
Fitzpatrick trying to control but Viitalainen is working from the bottom.
Viitalainen can't keep his opponent in guard - Fitzpatrick advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Viitalainen looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Fitzpatrick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Viitalainen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jussi Viitalainen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Lipponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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222 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Lipponen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Miller!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller thuds his right hand into Lipponen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Miller is looking to clinch but Lipponen is avoiding it.
Matt Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller has managed to clinch.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lipponen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lipponen blocking some punches.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Lipponen.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lipponen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lipponen.
Lipponen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lipponen.
Lipponen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lipponen slips a jab from Miller.
Miller closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lipponen!
Lipponen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Miller.
Lipponen can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller breaks from Lipponen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Miller lands with some strikes.
Lipponen blocking the ground and pound.
Lipponen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Miller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lipponen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lipponen moves into full guard.
Miller wants to control from the top but Lipponen keeps moving.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lipponen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
Miller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lipponen defending well though.
Lipponen is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lipponen manages to get to full guard.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lipponen has locked up a guillotine! Lipponen's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Miller is holding on here and Lipponen must be using up a lot of energy. Miller has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lipponen gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pekka Lipponen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zues Ziegfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Richards might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rolling Stones - Paint It Black. Ziegfield has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Zues Ziegfield has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Keijo Richards's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keijo Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zues Ziegfield!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards avoids the body shot from Ziegfield.
Richards scoring well with a low kick there.
Ziegfield takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Richards connects with a right hand. Ziegfield shakes it off.
It looks like Zues Ziegfield has been cut.
Nice body kick there by Richards.
Richards throws a leg kick which misses Ziegfield's front leg but catches the back leg as Ziegfield tries to avoid it.
Ziegfield looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards scores with the left hand. Ziegfield knows he should have avoided that one.
Ziegfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Richards moves into the clinch.
Richards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richards bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ziegfield's head.
Ziegfield misses with a two punch combination.
Richards lands with a straight right. Ziegfield didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Richards darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Richards smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That has opened up Zues Ziegfield's cut even more.
Richards throws out a loose jab but Ziegfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ziegfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Richards lands a jab to the nose.
Ziegfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Richards circles away quickly and effectively.
Richards scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ziegfield doesn't seem bothered though.
Ziegfield takes one to the chin there.
Richards drops Ziegfield with a huge uppercut! Ziegfield drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Richards is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keijo Richards!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Byron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Victorio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byron kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Roky Erickson - Click your Fingers Applauding the Play . Victorio has chosen Massive Attack - Angel as his entrance music. Jonny Victorio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tom Byron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonny Victorio!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byron misses with a straight left.
Byron takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Byron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Victorio.
Victorio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Victorio cracks Byron with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Byron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Victorio throws out the jab.
Byron walks into a stiff left hand from Victorio.
Byron steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Victorio.
Victorio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Victorio throws a combination that misses
and Byron counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Victorio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Byron stops a takedown attempt from Victorio.
Byron lands an elbow that stopped Victorio in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Jonny Victorio has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Victorio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Byrons head.
Byron stops a takedown attempt from Victorio.
Byron pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Byron pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Byron keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Victorio's efforts to push away.
Victorio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Byron's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byron throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Byron misses with an elbow strike.
Victorio lands a left hand.
Victorio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Byron avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tom Byron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Victorio.
Victorio blocks an elbow strike from Byron.
Byron looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Byron creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Victorio's defenses.
Victorio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Byron keeps control of Victorio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Byron just misses with a elbow thrown towards Victorio's brow.
Byron throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Victorio pulls guard.
Victorio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Byron might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Victorio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Byron is aware though and is defending well.
Victorio has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Byron has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victorio tries to improve position but can't.
Byron decides to stand back up. Byron steps back and let's Victorio get back to his feet.
Victorio misses with an uppercut
and Byron counters with a nice uppercut.
Victorio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Byron has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Victorio throws a low kick but Byron moves out of range easily.
Victorio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Byron.
Victorio looks for a takedown but Byron sprawls well.
Byron avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victorio misses with a low kick.
Byron moves out of range as Victorio strikes.
Byron tries to close the distance and clinch up but Victorio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Byron misses with a lunging right hand
and Victorio counters with a big head kick but Byron shrugs it off.
Byron is looking to clinch but Victorio is avoiding it.
Victorio slips a jab from Byron.
Jonny Victorio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Victorio slips a jab from Byron.
Byron doesn't manage to clinch there - Victorio circles away.
Victorio tries a low kick but Byron avoids it.
Victorio connects with a crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Byron.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victorio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Byron sprawls well. Byron wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Victorio gets slowly back to his feet.
Victorio is looking to chop away at Byron's legs.
Victorio throws a hook but Byron avoids it easily.
Byron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Victorio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Byron's head backwards.
Byron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Victorio.
Victorio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Byron checks it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Byron misses with a lunging right hand
and Victorio counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Victorio tries to keep at a distance but Byron has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Victorio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Victorio's cut.
That's time! Byron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Victorio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Victorio with that takedown attempt.
A low kick from Victorio misses
and Byron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Victorio stuns Byron with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Victorio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Byron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Victorio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jonny Victorio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Byron tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Victorio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Victorio both land. Nice combination.
Victorio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byron was well out of range. Poor timing from Victorio.
A decent looking cross lands there for Victorio.
A bone on bone clash there as Byron blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byron keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Victorio.
Victorio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A bone on bone clash there as Byron blocks the leg kick.
Byron blocks a low kick nicely.
Victorio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Byron looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Victorio wants to control but Byron is keeping him busy.
Victorio working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Byron is not content to let Victorio control the position.
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.
Victorio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Byron knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byron is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victorio in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Victorio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byron keeps working.
Victorio is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Byron's shoulder. That is not cool.
Victorio misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Victorio takes a little break here. Byron wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Victorio trying to control the action but Byron is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Byron is pushing Victorio's head away, looking to escape. Victorio manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Victorio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonny Victorio's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Victorio throws the left hand but Byron avoids the punch easily.
Byron avoids the head kick by Victorio.
Victorio misses with a straight left.
Victorio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Byron tries to close the distance and clinch up but Victorio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Byron tries to clinch but Victorio moves away
and Victorio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Victorio throws a right hand that misses
and Byron holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Victorio. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Byron misses with an elbow over the top.
Victorio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A leg kick checked by Byron.
Byron fails in his attempt to clinch.
Byron is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Victorio looks to throw the jab but Byron is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victorio misses with a head kick.
Byron ducks under a wild hook from Victorio.
Victorio cracks a nice hook into Byron's ribs.
Victorio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byron was well out of range. Poor timing from Victorio.
Victorio throws a lazy uppercut
and Victorio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Victorio thows a body shot but no joy.
Victorio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Victorio throws a body punch but Byron moves out of range.
Victorio scores with a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Byron checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Victorio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Byron fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tom Byron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byron looks to land a left hand but Victorio moved out of range nicely.
Victorio throws a leg kick that is checked
and Byron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Byron is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Victorio misses with a double jab
and Byron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Byron fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Victorio throws a series of punches but Byron avoids them all with ease.
Victorio scores with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Victorio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Byron holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Byron keeps control of Victorio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Byron looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Victorio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Byron pulls his leg out and moves away.
Byron takes one to the side of the head.
Jonny Victorio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Victorio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Byron on the side of the head.
Victorio throws a lazy right hand but Byron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tom Byron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Victorio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Byron.
Victorio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Victorio is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Victorio throws a leg kick that misses.
Victorio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Byron avoids the head kick by Victorio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Victorio.
Victorio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Byron checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Victorio throws a head kick that misses
and Byron counters with a straight right hand.
Victorio throws a sloppy head kick and Byron moves out of range easily.
Byron steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Victorio.
Victorio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Byron holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Victorio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Victorio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Byron under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some bone on bone action there as Byron checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Victorio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Byron counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Victorio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Victorio winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Victorio!
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