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BS:H 25 - Drafting Elvis PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gar Diu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Lindermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lord Lindermann has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gar Diu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lord Lindermann!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lindermann getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diu connects with a leg kick. Lindermann looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lindermann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diu counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lindermann swings widly with a right hand
and Diu counters with a big head kick but Lindermann shrugs it off.
Diu is looking to slow Lindermann down with leg kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Lindermann. Those never looked like landing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lindermann crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Diu - the referee stops the clock and Lindermann gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Diu. Lindermann manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Diu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lindermann misses with a combination
and Diu counters with an outside leg kick.
Diu scores with a head kick. Lindermann tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Diu. Lindermann shrugs it off though.
Lord Lindermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindermann looks to land a combination but Diu avoids it well.
Diu connects with a solid leg kick.
Diu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lindermann misses with a double jab.
Diu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lindermann looks gassed!
Diu scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindermann throws a poor cross that misses
and Diu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Diu is looking to slow Lindermann down with leg kicks.
Diu scores with a hook to the body. Lindermann takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diu.
Lindermann on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Diu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lindermann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diu can pounce on him.
Diu lands a leg kick that knocks Lindermann off balance momentarily.
Diu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diu connects with a leg kick. Lindermann looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diu.
Diu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lindermann stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diu.
Lindermann has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Diu.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diu, right into the meat.
Decent striking displayed by Diu there.
Diu lands a front kick.
Lindermann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diu lands with a slapping head kick.
Diu connects with a leg kick. Lindermann looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lindermann takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Diu connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diu.
Lindermann takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Diu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lindermann. That did some damage!
Diu scoring well with a low kick there.
Lindermann has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diu.
Good leg kick by Diu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diu connects with a body shot.
Diu connects with an inside leg kick.
Diu feints and then cracks Lindermann's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lindermann down.
Diu keeps Lindermann at a distance using the push kick.
Lindermann takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Diu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lindermann if he has to take too many more of those.
Diu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Diu throws a head kick that Lindermann semi-blocks.
Diu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diu throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diu fakes the leg kick and cracks Lindermann in the body.
Lindermann drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lindermann has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diu.
Lindermann takes a kick to the side of the head.
Diu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Diu.
Lindermann takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diu scores with a shot to the body.
Diu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diu scores with a nice head shot.
Diu lands a head kick. Lindermann smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lindermann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diu lands a front kick.
Diu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
A slapping leg kick lands for Diu.
Diu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lindermann takes a step back to recover.
Diu lands with a hook. Lindermann tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindermann has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diu.
Lindermann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diu works Lindermann's body with a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diu.
Diu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lindermann has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lindermann takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Diu.
Diu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Lord Lindermann has been cut.
Diu scores with a head kick. Lindermann tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Diu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lindermann on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diu. Diu obviously looking to wear him down.
Diu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diu scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lindermann has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diu.
Lindermann tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diu connects with a leg kick. Lindermann looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lindermann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gar Diu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lord Lindermann'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.
Diu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lindermann.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diu.
Diu feints and then cracks Lindermann's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lindermann down.
Gar Diu is winning the standup battle so far.
Diu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lindermann's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lindermann misses with a double jab
and Diu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Diu lands an overhand right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diu. That's going to slow Lindermann down.
Diu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lindermann has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick from Diu lands but Lindermann takes it in his stride.
Diu fakes the leg kick and cracks Lindermann in the body.
Diu scoring well with a low kick there.
Diu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lindermann is breathing heavily.
Diu lands with a thumping 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!
Diu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lindermann's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diu stuns Lindermann with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lindermann walks forward, straight into a front kick from Diu.
Diu lands with a nice body punch.
Diu feints and then cracks Lindermann's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lindermann down.
Lindermann stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diu.
Nice body kick from Diu.
Diu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diu connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Diu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diu.
A jab from Diu finds it's way through Lindermann's defenses.
Lord Lindermann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Diu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diu scores with a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diu, right into the meat.
Diu connects with a leg kick. Lindermann looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diu scores with a head kick. Lindermann tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Diu finds it's target.
A good leg kick by Diu.
Diu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lindermann back to the cage. Diu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Diu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Diu throws a head kick that half lands.
A good leg kick by Diu.
A good leg kick by Diu.
Diu thuds a left hand into Lindermann's body.
Lindermann sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Diu lands an overhand right.
Diu scores with a spinning back kick!
Diu connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by Diu.
Diu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lindermann takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lindermann walks forward, straight into a front kick from Diu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lindermann will feel that in the morning.
Lindermann 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.
Diu throws a nice head kick!
A head kick by Lindermann misses
and Diu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lindermann's knee momentarily.
Lindermann takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Diu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Diu. That snapped Lindermann's head back.
Diu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diu scores with a leg kick.
Diu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lindermann can do to turn this around?
Diu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Diu.
Diu tests Lindermann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lindermann's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diu.
Lindermann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lindermann momentarily.
Lindermann takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Diu lands with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diu.
Lindermann 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.
Diu scores with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diu.
Diu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diu lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lindermann takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Diu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diu.
Lindermann sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Diu scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gar Diu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lord Lindermann's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Diu lands a head kick!
Diu fakes the leg kick and cracks Lindermann in the body.
Diu lands a high kick!
Diu scores with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Lindermann. Those never looked like landing.
Diu lands with a slapping head kick.
Diu scores with a spinning back kick!
Diu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Diu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lindermann's sensitive parts.
Diu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Diu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diu pushes Lindermann away with a front kick.
Diu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diu, right into the meat.
Lindermann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lindermann. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindermann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diu can pounce on him.
Lindermann sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diu throws a leg kick which misses Lindermann's front leg but catches the back leg as Lindermann tries to avoid it.
Diu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lindermann's sensitive parts.
Lindermann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lindermann 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diu. That's going to slow Lindermann down.
Diu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lindermann.
Diu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lindermann has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Diu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lindermann on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diu. Diu obviously looking to wear him down.
Diu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lindermann's head.
Diu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diu scores with a head kick.
Diu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lindermann's sensitive parts.
Diu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lindermann has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lindermann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diu can pounce on him.
Diu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diu lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindermann on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diu. Diu obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindermann on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diu. Diu obviously looking to wear him down.
Diu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Diu. Lindermann shrugs it off though.
Diu scores with a spinning back kick!
Diu connects with the punch.
Diu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diu - that will leave a mark!
Diu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Diu lands a nice shot that snaps Lindermann's head back.
Diu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick from Diu lands but Lindermann takes it in his stride.
Diu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lindermann stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diu.
Nice body kick there by Diu.
Diu lands a leg kick that knocks Lindermann off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diu feints and then cracks Lindermann's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lindermann down.
Diu cracks the inside of Lindermann's front leg.
Diu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diu thumps Lindermann with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Diu.
Diu jabs at Lindermann's body.
Lindermann misses with an uppercut
and Diu counters with a good, hard body kick but Lindermann shrugs it off.
Nice body kick there by Diu.
Gar Diu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diu scoring well with a low kick there.
Diu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Diu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diu lands a glancing blow to the side of Lindermann's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lindermann takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Diu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lindermann stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diu.
Diu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lindermann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A cross from Diu lands.
Both fighters circling a little - Diu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jab from Diu.
Diu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Diu.
Diu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diu, right into the meat.
Diu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Diu.
Diu lands a leg kick that knocks Lindermann off balance momentarily.
Diu cracks a nice hook into Lindermann's ribs.
Lord Lindermann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gar Diu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diu 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gar Diu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Banka Jansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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215 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Banka Jansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jansson throws a half hearted mid kick.
That kick from Jansson tenderised Stevens's leg. Stevens is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jansson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jansson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stevens shoots in looking for a takedown. Jansson tries to sprawl out of it but Stevens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jansson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jansson clinches up against the cage.
Jansson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jansson wants to break free but Stevens has control.
A bit of stalling here from Jansson.
Jansson gets underhooks to prevent Stevens's takedown attempt.
Stevens has had enough of the clinch but Jansson keeps him there for the moment.
Stevens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banka Jansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Stevens.
A right hook to the body lands for Jansson.
Jansson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jansson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stevens tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stevens.
Stevens shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jansson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens stopping the sweep attempt from Jansson.
Stevens throws a strike but Jansson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stevens being controlled here, momentarily.
Stevens wants to stand up but Jansson is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jansson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stevens keeping full guard, as Jansson tries to pass.
Stevens being controlled here, momentarily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Banka Jansson.
Stevens changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jansson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stevens fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Stevens wants to control but Jansson is keeping him busy.
Jansson is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens cracks Jansson with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Jansson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jansson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Stevens is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Stevens wants to control the pace but Jansson is squirming around nicely.
Stevens is stalling here but it's allowed Jansson to get half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jansson controlling the position for now.
Jansson tries to roll over but Stevens keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jansson is positioning himself well to prevent Stevens advancing to mount.
Stevens with the ground and pound but Jansson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jansson trying to keep a closed guard but Stevens is proving a slippery customer.
Stevens tries to free his leg and advance position but Jansson is retaining full guard.
Stevens scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jansson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jansson, not yet.
Stevens thows a big elbow that misses.
Jansson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stevens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jansson wants to sweep here but Stevens controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Banka Jansson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stevens shoots for a double leg takedown but Jansson sprawls well. He's pushed Stevens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jansson sprawls well. Jansson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stevens gets slowly back to his feet.
Stevens bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jansson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jansson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stevens off and has taken his back!
Good control from Jansson.
Jansson trying to control momentarily.
Jansson controlling from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jansson is trying to control but Stevens is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Jansson controlling from the full mount.
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.
Stevens is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Jansson wants to control the pace but Stevens is squirming around nicely.
Stevens is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jansson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jansson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Banka Jansson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jansson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stevens looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jansson controls Stevens momentarily but Stevens frees himself.
Stevens stopping the sweep attempt from Jansson.
Jansson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stevens.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jansson keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
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 Banka Jansson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stevens drops his hands momentarily and Jansson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stevens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stevens is trying to drag Jansson to the mat but Jansson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stevens can't get the takedown.
Banka Jansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Stevens.
Jansson breaks the clinch.
Stevens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jansson lands a nice shot that snaps Stevens's head back.
Stevens shoots in but no luck this time.
A right-left combo lands from Jansson.
Jansson connects with a leg kick. Stevens looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jansson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jansson throws a shot to the body.
Stevens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jansson throws a leg kick which misses Stevens's front leg but catches the back leg as Stevens tries to avoid it.
Jansson scores with a hook to the body. Stevens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
John Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jansson feints and then cracks Stevens's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stevens down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jansson.
Nice cross by Jansson.
Jansson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jansson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jansson lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jansson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stevens's calf.
Jansson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stevens takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jansson connects with a leg kick. Stevens looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jansson throws a sloppy head kick and Stevens moves out of range easily.
Jansson is looking to slow Stevens down with leg kicks.
Stevens's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jansson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jansson closes the distance and pushes Stevens back into the cage.
Jansson breaks the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jansson.
Jansson keeps Stevens at a distance using the push kick.
Stevens shoots for a takedown but Jansson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jansson instigates a clinch.
Jansson stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jansson.
A shot in the inside from Jansson.
Jansson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jansson throws a head kick that Stevens semi-blocks.
Jansson connects with a leg kick. Stevens looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
No luck for Stevens with that takedown attempt.
Jansson catches Stevens with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jansson lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jansson closes the distance and pushes Stevens back into the cage.
Jansson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jansson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stevens is defended easily by Jansson.
Stevens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jansson. Jansson obviously looking to wear him down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jansson!
Jansson scores with a one two! Stevens had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jansson jabs at Stevens's body.
Banka Jansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jansson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jansson throws a leg kick which misses Stevens's front leg but catches the back leg as Stevens tries to avoid it.
Jansson lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jansson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jansson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jansson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Jansson tenderised Stevens's leg. Stevens is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jansson scores with a hook to the body. Stevens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jansson gets a clinch.
Jansson leaning against his opponent.
Jansson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jansson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jansson throws a combination. Stevens tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stevens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jansson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Banka Jansson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jansson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
John Stevens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jansson throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banka Jansson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jansson, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Banka Jansson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kristofir Lytle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daavid Haapalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daavid Haapalainen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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19
146 lbs
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155 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kristofir Lytle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daavid Haapalainen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haapalainen has his takedown stuffed
and Lytle counters with a nice uppercut.
Haapalainen avoids the head kick by Lytle.
Lytle closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lytle is trying to control the action in half guard but Haapalainen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lytle throws a strike but Haapalainen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Haapalainen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Haapalainen tries to control but Lytle wriggling away.
Haapalainen is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Haapalainen extends the arm and Lytle is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daavid Haapalainen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lillen Eklund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcelo Garcia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lillen Eklund's chin.
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185 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelo Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lillen Eklund!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia moves out of range of the body kick.
Eklund lands with a kick to the ribs.
Eklund takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Eklund misses with a jab to the body
and Garcia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eklund looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Eklund uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Eklund connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Eklund throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eklund keeps Garcia at a distance using the push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Eklund moves away from the strike by Garcia.
Eklund lands a lovely overhand right.
Garcia swings for the body but Eklund moves out of range.
Garcia avoids the head kick by Eklund.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lillen Eklund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eklund feints and then cracks Garcia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garcia down.
Eklund scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Eklund throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Marcelo Garcia has been cut.
Oooooh!!! Eklund has knocked Garcia down with a huge combo! Eklund steps away and waves a wobbly Garcia back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Garcia is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eklund moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Oh Garcia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Eklund connects with a solid leg kick.
Garcia seems to have got his legs back now.
Eklund misses with a hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Garcia crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Eklund - the referee stops the clock and Garcia gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Eklund. Garcia manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Eklund, as that shot connected.
Garcia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Eklund to score with a decent uppercut.
Eklund plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eklund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eklund has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Eklund missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eklund moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Eklund goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Eklund.
Garcia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Eklund tests Garcia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eklund moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Eklund connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Eklund!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eklund connects with an inside leg kick.
Lillen Eklund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eklund misses with a wild combination.
Eklund lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Eklund comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Eklund fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
Eklund punishes Garcia's body with a nice straight punch.
Garcia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Eklund finds it's way round the side to connect with Garcia's head.
Garcia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Eklund lands with a kick to the ribs.
Garcia will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Eklund fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garcia on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Eklund.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eklund keeps Garcia at a distance using the push kick.
Eklund pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Garcia back to the cage. Eklund follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
A cross from Eklund lands.
Eklund turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Eklund.
Garcia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eklund scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garcia in his tracks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Eklund.
Eklund scores with a jab to the jaw.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eklund moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lillen Eklund dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcelo Garcia's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Eklund throws a combination that misses
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
Marcelo Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia blocks the body kick.
Garcia shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Eklund is trying to defend but Garcia finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Garcia wants to control but Eklund is keeping him busy.
Eklund tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia is trying to control. Eklund wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Garcia wants to free his trapped foot but Eklund is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Eklund blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garcia.
Eklund is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Eklund defends it well.
Well, if Garcia 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.
Garcia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Garcia trying to control from half guard but Eklund is working away.
Eklund really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garcia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garcia is working for a submission of some sort.
Garcia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Eklund keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Garcia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garcia wants to work for an arm triangle but Eklund is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Eklund is looking to control Garcia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Eklund avoid being mounted?
Garcia is working for a kimura but Eklund is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is looking for a kimura but Eklund is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Garcia to get the leverage.
Garcia is looking to advance position but Eklund won't allow it.
Garcia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eklund's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eklund blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garcia.
Garcia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Eklund defends it well.
Garcia prevents Eklund from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garcia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Eklund defending well though.
Garcia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Eklund is staying active underneath Garcia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Eklund is defending against the submission attempts here by Garcia.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia 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.
Marcelo Garcia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcelo Garcia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Eklund throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
Eklund fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Garcia checks it well.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eklund thows a body shot but no joy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Eklund!
Garcia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Eklund has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eklund throws a big shot that misses.
Eklund misses with an uppercut.
Eklund throws a poor cross that misses
and Eklund takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
Eklund misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut lands for Eklund. That snapped Garcia's head back.
Garcia takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eklund scores with a body shot.
Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eklund counters with a nice low kick that buckles Garcia's knee momentarily.
Eklund clobbers Garcia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lillen Eklund seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcia misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garcia avoids the head kick by Eklund.
Eklund fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garcia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garcia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garcia takes one on the button.
Eklund tries a head kick but it misses.
Eklund throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia checks a low kick from Eklund.
Eklund misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eklund throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Garcia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Garcia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Eklund connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garcia scrambles back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Eklund.
Garcia closes the distance looking to clinch
and Eklund counters with a leg kick.
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Garcia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Eklund connects with a solid leg kick.
Garcia is looking to wear down Eklund with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Eklund.
A clash of legs there as Garcia blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Eklund counter with a right hand.
Garcia throws a right hand that misses
and Eklund counters with a solid body kick.
Garcia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Garcia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Eklund throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Eklund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garcia misses with a double jab.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Eklund, right into the meat.
Garcia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eklund misses with a double jab.
Eklund showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Eklund is just out of range.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Eklund throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eklund.
Nice takedown defense from Eklund. No joy for Garcia on that attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Eklund.
Eklund is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lillen Eklund comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eklund 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lillen Eklund!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Draper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and White Pawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Draper had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Don Draper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
224 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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209 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Draper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, White Pawn!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draper tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pawn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the body from Draper misses
and Pawn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pawn swings widly with a right hand
and Draper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Draper throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Pawn crashing down! Pawn tries to stagger back to his feet but Draper just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Pawn asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Draper!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sim Polls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 2, fighting out of London, Sim Polls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stan Winner!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Winner motions for Polls to come forward. Winner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Polls lunges at Winner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Winner's hand.
Polls misses with a double jab
and Winner counters with a low kick, right behind Polls 's knee.
Winner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Winner throws a solid leg kick but Polls takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Winner.
Polls fails with a takedown attempt.
Winner scores with a jab.
Polls throws a body punch but Winner moves out of range.
Polls misses with an uppercut. Winner saw that one coming.
Winner throws a leg kick
and Polls connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Winner lands a leg kick that knocks Polls off balance momentarily.
Polls scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner tries to improve position but can't.
Polls throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Winner works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Polls is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Winner controlling the position for now.
Polls looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Polls throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Polls thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Winner to regain full guard.
Polls missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Winner pulls Polls in close to his closed guard and prevents Polls from doing any damage or advancing position.
Polls wants to control from the top but Winner keeps moving.
Polls landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Polls trying to control the position from guard on top but Winner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winner wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Winner wants to control but Polls passes easily into half guard.
Polls is trying to control the action in half guard but Winner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Winner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Polls.
Polls missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Polls has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Winner trying to control here.
Winner wants to get back to his feet.
Polls thows a huge punch but Winner dodges it nicely.
Winner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Polls trying to control the position from guard on top but Winner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Polls throwing strikes from guard but Winner blocks nicely.
Polls wants to control from the top but Winner keeps moving.
Winner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Polls.
Polls landing with the ground and pound.
Winner pulls Polls in close to prevent any damage.
Polls pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Winner is keeping the position for now.
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 Sim Polls will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Polls slips under a jab from Winner.
Polls checks a leg kick.
Winner lands a nice hook to Polls's body. Polls takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Winner is looking to slow Polls down with leg kicks.
Winner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winner throws a leg kick which misses Polls's front leg but catches the back leg as Polls tries to avoid it.
Winner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Polls throws a poor cross that misses
and Winner counters with an inside leg kick.
Polls throws a looping overhand right but Winner ducks down to avoid it.
Winner slips under a jab from Polls.
Polls tries to keep at a distance but Winner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Winner wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Polls is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Winner.
Winner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sim Polls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Winner.
Winner lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Polls fails to land.
Stalling in the clinch from Polls.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Polls for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Winner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Polls.
Polls works on Winner's body with a couple of short punches.
Polls looking to slow down the pace here.
Winner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polls's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Winner.
Winner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Winner avoiding damage.
Good body shot from Winner.
Nice body punch from Winner - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Winner.
Winner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Winner tries to work over Polls's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Polls taking a breather.
Polls working hard to break the clinch.
Polls lands a nice shot to the body.
Winner has a couple of punches blocked by Polls.
Polls is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Winner breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Winner. Polls shrugs it off though.
Winner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by Polls as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Winner.
Winner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Polls takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Winner tries to close the distance and clinch but Polls swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Polls connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Winner momentarily.
Winner scores with a punch to the head.
Polls checks a leg kick.
Winner swings widly with a right hand
and Polls counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polls keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Polls fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Polls misses the body punch
and Winner counters with a head kick. That will keep Polls thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Polls throws a predictable looking body shot
and Winner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Winner throws a right hand that misses
so Polls counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Winner 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.
Winner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winner wants to sweep here but Polls controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Winner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Winner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Polls swings for the body but Winner moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Winner.
Winner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Polls takes a swing at Winner's ribcage but misses.
Winner is looking to chop away at Polls's legs.
Winner throws out a loose jab but Polls uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Polls looks to throw the jab but Winner is out of range.
Winner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Polls but Polls pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Winner tries to clinch there but Polls circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polls misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winner.
Polls throws a combination that misses
and Winner counters with a nice leg kick.
Winner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Polls throws out the jab.
Polls misses with a hook to the body
and Winner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Winner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Winner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Polls sprawls well initially but Winner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Polls gets back to full guard.
Polls looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Polls is controlling Winner's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polls is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Winner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Polls looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winner is one step ahead there.
Winner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Winner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Polls manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Polls pulls Winner in close to prevent any damage.
Winner trying to control but Polls is working from the bottom.
Polls is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Winner throws a hook but Polls avoids it easily.
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.
Polls scores with a jab.
Polls is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Polls throws a shot to the body.
Winner throws a head kick that misses.
Winner throws a combination that misses
and Polls counters with a straight right hand.
Winner misses the shot to the body.
Winner lands a lovely overhand right.
Winner misses with a left hand
and Polls counters with a left to the body.
Winner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Polls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winner throws a lazy head kick
and Polls counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Winner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Winner 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Winner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armas Paakku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armas Paakku looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bryan Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armas Paakku!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paakku fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson tries to clinch but Paakku is having none of it.
Paakku throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paakku swivels and escapes.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Paakku is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Paakku is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Paakku defending well.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Paakku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Paakku is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
Johnson passes to side control.
Paakku really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paakku pushes Johnson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Johnson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Paakku, who protects the arm well.
Paakku wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson scoring with punches from side control.
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Paakku is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Paakku pushes Johnson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Johnson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Paakku looks gassed!
Paakku defending against the ground and pound.
Johnson wants to control but Paakku is keeping him busy.
Paakku is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Paakku is defending well.
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Paakku is trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson misses with the ground and pound.
Paakku is pushing Johnson's head away, looking to escape. Johnson manages to hold on to the position though.
Paakku bucks up and tries to throw Johnson off but instead Johnson has got his back!
Johnson scores with punches from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paakku covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnson is persistently looking for the submission but Paakku is defending it well.
Johnson struggling to land strikes to the head as Paakku covers up.
Johnson misses with punches from the back.
Johnson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Paakku has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Paakku holding both Johnson 's hands and preventing any damage.
Johnson has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Paakku is defending well but eventually Johnson manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Paakku has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bryan Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Champ Bombada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Bojanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bojanski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by N.E.R.D - Rockstar. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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176 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Champ Bombada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Bojanski!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombada with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bojanski to score with a decent uppercut.
Bombada throws a right hand that Bojanski ducks under and follows up with a left that Bojanski also avoids with ease.
Bombada works over Bojanski's head and body with a nice combination.
Bojanski clinches.
Bombada wants to break free but Bojanski has control.
Bojanski controlling the action here for a moment.
Bombada is trying to force a seperation but Bojanski has the dominant position.
Bojanski tries to land a knee to the head but Bombada blocks with his arms.
Bojanski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bojanski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bombada takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Bojanski.
Still in the clinch, Bojanski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bojanski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bombada gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bojanski is pushing Bombada up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bojanski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bojanski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bojanski taking a breather.
Bojanski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bojanski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bojanski misses with a knee to the head.
Bojanski has Bombada pressed against the cage, preventing Bombada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bojanski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bojanski tries to land a knee to the head but Bombada blocks with his arms.
Bojanski keeps control of Bombada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bojanski has Bombada pushed against the cage.
Bojanski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bombada has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bojanski lands a nice knee to the body.
Bombada can't break the clinch.
Bojanski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bombada.
Bojanski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bombada blocks it with crossed arms.
Bombada blocks an elbow strike.
Come on Bojanski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bojanski misses with a knee to the head.
Bojanski pushes off an throws an elbow but Bombada leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bojanski just leaning against Bombada, taking a breather.
Bojanski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bojanski.
Bojanski tries to land knees in the clinch but Bombada avoids the damage to the body.
Bombada can't break the clinch.
Bojanski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bombada is defending well for now.
Bombada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombada can't break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Bojanski as the two fighters clinch.
Bojanski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bojanski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bojanski trying to land knees to the body.
Bojanski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bombada blocks it with crossed arms.
Bojanski tries to land knees in the clinch but Bombada avoids the damage to the body.
Bojanski stalling the fight.
Bojanski crunches a lovely knee into Bombada's ribcage.
Bombada blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bojanski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bombada up against the cage.
Bombada is trying to break free.
Bombada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bombada avoiding damage as Bojanski throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombada looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bojanski misses with a body punch.
Bombada working hard to break the clinch.
Bojanski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bojanski missing with knees to the body.
Bombada takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bombada working hard to break the clinch.
Bombada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bojanski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bombada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bojanski has his takedown stuffed
enabling Bombada to counter with a crisp jab.
Bojanski looks gassed!
Bojanski scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bojanski misses with a two punch combination.
Bombada moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Champ Bombada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Bombada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Bojanski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bojanski swinging wildly here.
Bojanski misses with a two punch combination.
Bombada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bojanski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bojanski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bombada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bojanski slips a jab and a cross from Bombada.
Bojanski tries to clinch but Bombada is having none of it.
Bombada keeps the fight on the outside.
Bojanski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bojanski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bojanski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Bombada. Those never looked like landing.
Bojanski moves in looking to clinch but Bombada pushes him off.
Bojanski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bojanski misses with a head kick.
Bombada blocks a head kick by Bojanski.
Bombada blocks a head kick by Bojanski.
Bojanski is breathing heavily.
Bojanski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bojanski misses the body punch
and Bombada counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bojanski is rocked!
It looks like Mirko Bojanski has been cut.
Bombada connects with a nice cross there... Bojanski is looking wobbly and Bombada recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Bojanski to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Bombada jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Champ Bombada!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sagara Sanosuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nisper Ykonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ykonen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Raised Fist - Friends and Traitors. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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198 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sagara Sanosuke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nisper Ykonen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanosuke lands a glancing blow to the side of Ykonen's head.
A head kick misses from Sanosuke.
Sanosuke scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sanosuke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sanosuke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sagara Sanosuke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ykonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ykonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanosuke.
Sanosuke slips under a jab from Ykonen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ykonen.
A big left from Sanosuke misses.
Sanosuke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanosuke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanosuke throws a head kick but Ykonen moves out of range.
Sanosuke blocks a jab.
Ykonen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanosukes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanosuke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ykonen loads up on a big right hand but Sanosuke slips the punch.
Sanosuke ducks under a wild hook from Ykonen.
Sanosuke lands with a shot to the body.
Sanosuke throws a leg kick but Ykonen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slow jab from Ykonen misses its intended target.
Ykonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanosuke.
Ykonen looks to throw the jab but Sanosuke is out of range.
Ykonen misses with a looping right.
Ykonen missing with a left hand there. Sanosuke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ykonen throws a head kick but Sanosuke moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanosuke.
Sanosuke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ykonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanosuke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ykonen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sanosuke counters with a big head kick but Ykonen shrugs it off.
Sanosuke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanosuke connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanosuke's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanosuke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanosuke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sanosuke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanosuke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sanosuke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ykonen throws out the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sanosuke, right into the meat.
Sanosuke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanosuke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanosuke blocks a jab.
Sanosuke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Sanosuke misses
letting Ykonen counter with a right hand.
Ykonen throws an off balance right hand
and Sanosuke counters with a big head kick but Ykonen shrugs it off.
Ykonen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanosuke looks to land a body kick but Ykonen moved away.
Sanosuke throws a head kick that Ykonen semi-blocks.
Sanosuke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanosuke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sanosuke feints and then cracks Ykonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ykonen down.
Ykonen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sanosuke. That one must have hurt.
Ykonen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanosuke under the eye.
Ykonen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ykonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ykonen avoids the head kick by Sanosuke.
Ykonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanosuke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ykonen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sanosuke counters with a body kick that stops Ykonen in his tracks momentarily.
Sanosuke cracks Ykonen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ykonen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanosuke scores with a spinning back kick!
Ykonen looks gassed!
Ykonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanosuke.
Sanosuke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanosuke.
Ykonen misses with an uppercut. Sanosuke saw that one coming.
Sanosuke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ykonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanosuke. Sanosuke obviously looking to wear him down.
Sanosuke tests Ykonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanosuke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ykonen.
Sanosuke thumps Ykonen with a low kick.
Sanosuke thumps Ykonen with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sagara Sanosuke dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sanosuke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ykonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanosuke counters with a nice body kick.
Sanosuke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ykonen misses with a hook
and Sanosuke counters with a body kick that stops Ykonen in his tracks momentarily.
Ykonen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sanosuke lunges at Ykonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ykonen's hand.
Ykonen looks to land a left hand but Sanosuke moved out of range nicely.
Sanosuke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanosuke lunges at Ykonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ykonen's hand.
Ykonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ykonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanosuke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ykonen is breathing heavily.
Sanosuke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ykonen's calf.
Ykonen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sanosuke.
A head kick misses from Sanosuke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanosuke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ykonen.
Sanosuke avoids the body shot from Ykonen.
Sanosuke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanosuke.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sanosuke!
Ykonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Sanosuke finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sanosuke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanosuke dips to his left and cracks Ykonen with an uppercut!
Good leg kick by Sanosuke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sanosuke throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ykonen.
Ykonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanosuke can pounce on him.
Sagara Sanosuke is winning the standup battle so far.
Ykonen blocks a head kick by Sanosuke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanosuke is looking to slow Ykonen down with leg kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sanosuke.
Sanosuke lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanosuke. Ykonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ykonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanosuke.
Sanosuke throws a nice head kick!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ykonen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sanosuke has got the better of the exchanges.
Ykonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sanosuke lands with a kick to the temple. Ykonen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanosuke misses with a body kick.
Sanosuke is looking to slow Ykonen down with leg kicks.
Ykonen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanosukes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sanosuke throws a hook but Ykonen blocks it.
A big left from Ykonen misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ykonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanosuke has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sanosuke throws a head kick but Ykonen moves out of range.
Sanosuke thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ykonen if he has to take too many more of those.
Ykonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ykonen ducks right into an uppercut from Sanosuke.
Ykonen misses with a leg kick
and Sanosuke counters with a low kick, right behind Ykonen 's knee.
Sanosuke scores with a head kick. Ykonen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sanosuke connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanosuke feints and then cracks Ykonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ykonen down.
Ykonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That kick from Sanosuke tenderised Ykonen's leg. Ykonen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanosuke throws a looping overhand right but Ykonen ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Ykonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ykonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanosuke plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sanosuke wants to land a leg kick but Ykonen is out of range.
Sanosuke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ykonen throws a leg kick but Sanosuke sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sanosuke dips to his left and cracks Ykonen with an uppercut!
Sanosuke lands a head kick. Ykonen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sanosuke throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ykonen.
Sanosuke throws a looping overhand right but Ykonen ducks down to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanosuke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ykonen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Sanosuke misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sagara Sanosuke dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A shot to the liver by Sanosuke. Beautiful body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanosuke.
Sanosuke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanosuke lands with a nice body kick.
Sanosuke throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ykonen swings widly with a right hand
and Sanosuke counters with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sanosuke lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ykonen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ykonen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sanosuke connects with a leg kick. Ykonen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sanosuke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ykonen can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Ykonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ykonen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sanosuke tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanosuke lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sanosuke throws out a loose jab but Ykonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ykonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanosuke throws a leg kick
and Ykonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanosuke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ykonen.
Sanosuke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanosuke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanosuke.
Sanosuke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ykonen throws a body kick the misses
and Sanosuke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanosuke connects with a solid leg kick.
Ykonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanosuke counters with a big head kick but Ykonen shrugs it off.
Ykonen cracks a nice hook into Sanosuke's ribs.
Ykonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanosuke misses with a left hand
and Ykonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanosuke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ykonen throws a body punch but Sanosuke moves out of range.
Ykonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanosuke can pounce on him.
A head kick by Ykonen misses
and Sanosuke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ykonen's knee momentarily.
Sanosuke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ykonen. That did some damage!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanosuke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanosuke throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ykonen's head.
Sanosuke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanosuke lands a slapping body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanosuke.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanosuke.
Ykonen throws a hook to the side of Sanosuke's head but Sanosuke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ykonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanosuke counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanosuke is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ykonen.
Ykonen scores with a jab. Sanosuke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ykonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanosuke.
Sanosuke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sanosuke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Ykonen misses its intended target.
Nisper Ykonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanosuke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanosuke scores with a spinning back kick!
Sanosuke tried to score with a low kick but Ykonen checks it.
That kick from Sanosuke tenderised Ykonen's leg. Ykonen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanosuke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanosuke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanosuke.
Ykonen misses with a hook
and Sanosuke counters with a leg kick.
Sanosuke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ykonen swings for the body but Sanosuke moves out of range.
Sanosuke lands with a nice body kick.
Ykonen misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Ykonen.
Ykonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanosuke counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ykonen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ykonen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good leg kick by Sanosuke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sanosuke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ykonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanosuke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sagara Sanosuke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanosuke 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sagara Sanosuke!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Tilthammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tilthammer has chosen The rolling stones - Under my thumb as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry Tilthammer!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko misses with a right hand
and Tilthammer counters with a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tilthammer eats them both and turns towards Emelianenko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tilthammer with a jab.
Nice shot by Tilthammer.
Emelianenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tilthammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Tilthammer tried to score with a low kick but Emelianenko checks it.
Emelianenko throws the left hand but Tilthammer avoids the punch easily.
Emelianenko checks a leg kick.
Emelianenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tilthammer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tilthammer throws out a leg kick but Emelianenko moves out of range and Tilthammer only half commits.
Tilthammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a right hand that misses
and Tilthammer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Emelianenko misses with a wild combination.
Emelianenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tilthammer counters with a leg kick.
Tilthammer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Emelianenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Emelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the body
and Tilthammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emelianenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Tilthammer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tilthammer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tilthammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Emelianenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tilthammer.
Emelianenko keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws an off balance right hand
and Tilthammer counters by moving into the clinch.
Emelianenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tilthammer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tilthammer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tilthammer misses with a knee strike.
Tilthammer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A knee to the head by Tilthammer.
It looks like Ivan Emelianenko has been cut.
Tilthammer trying to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko slows down the pace here.
Tilthammer stalling.
Tilthammer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
Tilthammer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Emelianenko's defenses.
Tilthammer can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianenko controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko taking a breather.
Tilthammer is looking to control Emelianenko's arms but Emelianenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tilthammer has his back to the cage.
Tilthammer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tilthammer looking to stall.
Tilthammer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tilthammer missing with knees to the body.
Emelianenko lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Tilthammer.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tilthammer tries to land knees in the clinch but Emelianenko avoids the damage to the body.
Emelianenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Tilthammer.
Emelianenko stalling against the cage.
Tilthammer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Emelianenko stalling in the clinch but Tilthammer improves position.
Emelianenko is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tilthammer's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tilthammer keeps control of Emelianenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Tilthammer avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the cage.
Emelianenko wants a takedown but no success here.
Tilthammer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tilthammer.
Emelianenko blocks an elbow strike from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tilthammer misses with an elbow over the top.
Tilthammer misses with a punch on the inside.
Tilthammer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer pushes off an throws an elbow but Emelianenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tilthammer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Emelianenko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tilthammer up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tilthammer is struggling to control the position.
Tilthammer misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henry Tilthammer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Emelianenko'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.
Emelianenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tilthammer.
Tilthammer digs a good body shot into Emelianenko's ribs.
Tilthammer moves away from the strike by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Tilthammer moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianenko misses the target.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tilthammer is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tilthammer counters with an outside leg kick.
Emelianenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Tilthammer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tilthammer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A low kick from Tilthammer is predictable there
and Emelianenko counters with a single leg into guard. Tilthammer didn't expect that.
Tilthammer keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko throwing strikes from guard but Tilthammer blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tilthammer keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ivan Emelianenko just wasn't active enough.
Emelianenko swings widly with a right hand
and Tilthammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko misses with a hook
and Tilthammer counters with a good low kick that Emelianenko was not able to check.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot
and Tilthammer counters with an outside leg kick.
Emelianenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tilthammer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tilthammer.
A head punch on the inside from Tilthammer fails to land.
Emelianenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tilthammer is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Emelianenko.
Tilthammer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianenko lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
Tilthammer stops a takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
Tilthammer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tilthammer lands an elbow just above Emelianenko 's eye.
Tilthammer lands a good knee to the midsection. Emelianenko won't want to take too many of those.
Emelianenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Tilthammer.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Tilthammer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Emelianenko is defending well for now.
Tilthammer working aggressively here.
Tilthammer leaning against his opponent.
Emelianenko wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tilthammer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Emelianenko looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Tilthammer fails to land.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Tilthammer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tilthammer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Emelianenko's brow.
Tilthammer digs a right hand into Emelianenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Emelianenko's gas tank.
Tilthammer stalling in the clinch but Emelianenko improves position.
Emelianenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tilthammer as Emelianenko tries to tie him up.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Tilthammer.
Emelianenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tilthammer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
Tilthammer swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Emelianenko.
Tilthammer lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Tilthammer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tilthammer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Tilthammer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Henry Tilthammer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ivan Emelianenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tilthammer slips a jab from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tilthammer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Emelianenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Tilthammer counters with a nice leg kick.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Tilthammer.
Emelianenko throws a right hand that misses
and Tilthammer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tilthammer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Emelianenko wants to stall.
Emelianenko lands a body punch.
Tilthammer trying to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emelianenko cracks Tilthammer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Emelianenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Emelianenko throws an off balance right hand
and Tilthammer counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Emelianenko is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Tilthammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Tilthammer rushes Emelianenko and presses him up against the cage.
Emelianenko looking to stall.
Tilthammer scores with a shoulder strike.
Emelianenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tilthammer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tilthammer misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tilthammer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Emelianenko up against the cage.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tilthammer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tilthammer tries to land a knee to the head but Emelianenko blocks with his arms.
Emelianenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Tilthammer.
Henry Tilthammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is struggling to control the position.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Tilthammer.
The referee calls for Emelianenko to work.
Emelianenko works on Tilthammer's body with a couple of short punches.
Tilthammer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Emelianenko.
Tilthammer just leaning against Emelianenko, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer crunches a lovely knee into Emelianenko's ribcage.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
Tilthammer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianenko has had enough of the clinch but Tilthammer keeps him there for the moment.
Emelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tilthammer's elbow.
Tilthammer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Emelianenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tilthammer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Emelianenko is trying to break the clinch but Tilthammer is controlling him.
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.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
Tilthammer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Emelianenko up against the cage.
Emelianenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Emelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tilthammer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Tilthammer!
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