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NFC 78 Remmi vs Kujansuu PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sepi Kumpulainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Uzi's choice of entrance music: How to: Open Cans . Terry Uzi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sepi Kumpulainen's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sepi Kumpulainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terry Uzi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Uzi.
Kumpulainen misses with a low kick.
Kumpulainen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Uzi eats them both and turns towards Kumpulainen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sepi Kumpulainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kumpulainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kumpulainen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Uzi backs up against the cage.
Kumpulainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kumpulainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A clash of legs there as Uzi blocks the low kick.
Kumpulainen wants to clinch up but Uzi keeps it at a distance.
Uzi fails to land the takedown.
Kumpulainen closes the distance and clinches up with Uzi, looking for a takedown. Kumpulainen pushes Uzi against the cage but Uzi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kumpulainen misses with a body shot.
Kumpulainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Uzi circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzi misses with the combination.
Kumpulainen swings for the body but Uzi moves out of range.
Uzi lands a two punch combo.
Uzi throws a nice looking combination but Kumpulainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kumpulainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kumpulainen swings for the body but Uzi moves out of range.
Kumpulainen wants to clinch up but Uzi keeps it at a distance.
Kumpulainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Uzi misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Uzi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kumpulainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kumpulainen misses with the combination.
Uzi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kumpulainen misses with a body shot.
Kumpulainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Uzi is out of range.
Kumpulainen misses with a takedown attempt
and Uzi counters with a takedown into side control.
Kumpulainen is not content to let Uzi control the position.
Uzi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kumpulainen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Uzi taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kumpulainen's legs.
Uzi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kumpulainen stops Uzi from passing to mount.
Kumpulainen is trying to get back to half guard.
Uzi misses with the ground and pound.
Uzi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kumpulainen is not content to let Uzi control the position.
Uzi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kumpulainen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Uzi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kumpulainen, who protects the arm well.
Kumpulainen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Uzi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Uzi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kumpulainen is just riding it out for now. Uzi eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Terry Uzi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kumpulainen lands a nice shot that snaps Uzi's head back.
Kumpulainen sizes up Uzi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kumpulainen is looking to clinch.
Kumpulainen misses with a double jab
and Uzi counters with a nice uppercut.
Kumpulainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uzi throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kumpulainen. Uzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kumpulainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Uzi.
Kumpulainen misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Kumpulainen does no damage.
Kumpulainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uzi manages to avoid it.
Uzi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kumpulainen.
Uzi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kumpulainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Kumpulainen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Uzi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kumpulainen tries to avoid it but Uzi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kumpulainen to the ground. Kumpulainen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Terry Uzi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uzi throws a nice looking combination but Kumpulainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kumpulainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uzi moves away.
Kumpulainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uzi.
Kumpulainen thuds his right hand into Uzi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Uzi misses the body punch
enabling Kumpulainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Kumpulainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uzi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen misses the body punch
and Uzi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Uzi wants to control from the top but Kumpulainen keeps moving.
Uzi postures up in Kumpulainen's guard and throws a big left but Kumpulainen blocks it.
Uzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kumpulainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kumpulainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Uzi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Uzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kumpulainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uzi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kumpulainen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Uzi has Kumpulainen in his guard.
Uzi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi keeping moving, preventing Kumpulainen from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kumpulainen wants to pass the guard but Uzi is keeping the position.
Kumpulainen throws and elbow that misses. Uzi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kumpulainen's guard. Nice move by Uzi!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Uzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kumpulainen is keeping the position for now.
Uzi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kumpulainen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kumpulainen has escaped and now he's on top!
Kumpulainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kumpulainen thows a big elbow that misses.
Kumpulainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sepi Kumpulainen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Uzi moves out of range of the strikes.
Uzi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kumpulainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kumpulainen loads up on a big right hand but Uzi slips the punch.
Kumpulainen misses with an uppercut. Uzi saw that one coming.
Uzi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kumpulainen keeping moving, preventing Uzi from controlling successfully.
Kumpulainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uzi is one step ahead there.
Uzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kumpulainen wants to sweep here but Uzi controlling him for the moment.
Kumpulainen working for a triangle but Uzi defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Uzi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uzi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Uzi trying to control but Kumpulainen is working from the bottom.
Uzi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kumpulainen is proving hard to escape from.
Uzi looking to pass the guard.
Kumpulainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Uzi defends well.
Kumpulainen keeping moving, preventing Uzi from controlling successfully.
That's two 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.
Uzi looking to pass the guard.
Kumpulainen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kumpulainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Kumpulainen keeping moving, preventing Uzi from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kumpulainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Uzi wants to get up but he can't break Kumpulainen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kumpulainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Uzi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Uzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kumpulainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Terry Uzi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kumpulainen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Uzi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Uzi trying to control but Kumpulainen is working from the bottom.
Kumpulainen trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uzi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kumpulainen is proving hard to escape from.
Uzi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kumpulainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Uzi defends it easily.
Uzi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen trying to control the position.
Kumpulainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Uzi trying to control but Kumpulainen is working from the bottom.
Kumpulainen 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.
Kumpulainen keeping moving, preventing Uzi from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Terry Uzi wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kumpulainen leaves Uzi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Uzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Uzi 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Uzi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Luis Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Cifer Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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268 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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264 lbs
12 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Luis Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lou Cifer Jr!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cifer Jr!
Cifer Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodriguez sprawls well. Rodriguez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cifer Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodriguez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rodriguez scores with a jab.
Rodriguez defending well as Cifer Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Cifer Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cifer Jr avoids the head kick by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries to sprawl but Cifer Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez wants to control but Cifer Jr passes into side.
Rodriguez tries to bench press Cifer Jr off him but Cifer Jr keeps the position.
Rodriguez sneaks out the side door and pushes Cifer Jr away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cifer Jr fails to land the takedown.
Jose Luis Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Cifer Jr.
Rodriguez misses with a head kick.
Cifer Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cifer Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick and Cifer Jr moves out of range easily.
Cifer Jr shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lou Cifer Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cifer Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rodriguez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cifer Jr is in Rodriguez's guard.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodriguez has an active guard here but Cifer Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cifer Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cifer Jr throws a strike but Rodriguez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Cifer Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cifer Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
Rodriguez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cifer Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cifer Jr wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Cifer Jr thows a big elbow that misses.
Rodriguez looking to control.
Cifer Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cifer Jr wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cifer Jr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rodriguez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cifer Jr, into his guard.
Rodriguez wants to stand but Cifer Jr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cifer Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriguez is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cifer Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rodriguez has gone for a leg lock! Cifer Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rodriguez's guard.
Rodriguez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodriguez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cifer Jr.
Cifer Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cifer Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Cifer Jr from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cifer Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
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 Jose Luis Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cifer Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cifer Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodriguez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cifer Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Cifer Jr is looking to advance position but Rodriguez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Rodriguez throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cifer Jr because Rodriguez loaded up on that one.
Rodriguez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cifer Jr turns into him and now he's in Rodriguez's guard.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cifer Jr is fighting to break Rodriguez's control of his arms but Rodriguez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cifer Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cifer Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rodriguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cifer Jr's guard.
Rodriguez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cifer Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodriguez manages to get himself to full guard.
Cifer Jr throws and elbow that misses. Rodriguez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cifer Jr's guard. Nice move by Rodriguez!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Cifer Jr is retaining full guard.
Cifer Jr trying to control the position here.
Rodriguez looking to sit in guard and control but Cifer Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cifer Jr trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Cifer Jr throws a strike but Rodriguez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cifer Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lou Cifer Jr wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cifer Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodriguez tries to avoid it but Cifer Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodriguez to the ground. Rodriguez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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.
Cifer Jr misses with a double jab.
Rodriguez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cifer Jr to the mat! Cifer Jr manages to get full guard.
Rodriguez trying to control but Cifer Jr is working from the bottom.
Cifer Jr seems keen to control Rodriguez's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cifer Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rodriguez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lou Cifer Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cifer Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Cifer Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cifer Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cifer Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cifer Jr lands some shots froms side control.
Cifer Jr looks up at the clock and then as Rodriguez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cifer Jr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cifer Jr throws an elbow but Rodriguez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rodriguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodriguez is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cifer Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Rodriguez is defending well.
Cifer Jr goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rodriguez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cifer Jr's guard! Nice work there by Rodriguez!
Rodriguez preventing the sweep.
Rodriguez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cifer Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rodriguez has Cifer Jr in his guard.
Cifer Jr won't allow Rodriguez to get back to his feet.
That's two 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.
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cifer Jr passes into half guard.
Rodriguez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cifer Jr pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cifer Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rodriguez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rodriguez tries to kick Cifer Jr off but Cifer Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cifer Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodriguez defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cifer Jr is keen to just control but Rodriguez is a slippery customer.
Cifer Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cifer Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rodriguez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cifer Jr pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cifer Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Cifer Jr thows a huge punch but Rodriguez dodges it nicely.
Cifer Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Cifer Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cifer Jr working over Rodriguez with some ground and pound. Rodriguez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cifer Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriguez keeps working.
Cifer Jr passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cifer Jr with shots to the head and body - Rodriguez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cifer Jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rodriguez's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cifer Jr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cifer Jr lands with some strikes.
BOOM! Cifer Jr connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Cifer Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cifer Jr 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 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Cifer Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Pinta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Needadis Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinta comes to the cage accompanied by God Is an Astronaut - All Is Violent, All Is Bright. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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213 lbs
10 - 2 - 1 |
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220 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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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
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Pinta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Needadis Shepard!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Shepard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pinta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shepard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shepard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pinta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shepard cracks a nice hook into Pinta's ribs.
Shepard is looking to clinch.
Pinta scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shepard scores with a head kick.
It looks like Thomas Pinta has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Pinta.
Shepard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shepard is looking to clinch.
Shepard slips a straight right by Pinta.
Shepard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pinta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Needadis Shepard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shepard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pinta.
Pinta lands a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Pinta.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pinta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard throws a big shot that misses.
Shepard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pinta cracks the inside of Shepard's front leg.
Pinta wants to slow Shepard down by chopping away at his legs.
Pinta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shepard momentarily.
Shepard throws a sloppy head kick and Pinta moves out of range easily.
Pinta throws a right hand that Shepard ducks under and follows up with a left that Shepard also avoids with ease.
Pinta scores with a decent looking hook.
Shepard tries to land a front kick but Pinta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shepard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinta.
A head kick misses from Shepard.
Nice shot lands for Pinta.
Pinta closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shepard is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinta throws a monster overhand right that drops Shepard! Pinta follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Pinta!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Esko Salo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harri Sirkkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esko Salo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Esko Salo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Sirkkeli!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Salo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sirkkeli.
Salo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirkkeli.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Salo.
Salo misses with a wild body shot.
Sirkkeli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Salo finds it's way round the side to connect with Sirkkeli's head.
Salo thows a body shot but no joy.
Salo misses with an uppercut. Sirkkeli saw that one coming.
Salo just misses with a punch to the body.
Salo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sirkkeli on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sirkkeli just misses with a punch to the body.
Salo misses with a jab to the body
and Sirkkeli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Salo. That's going to slow Sirkkeli down.
Salo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sirkkeli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirkkeli thuds a left hand into Salo's body.
Salo digs a good body shot into Sirkkeli's ribs.
Sirkkeli looks gassed!
Salo feints and then cracks Sirkkeli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sirkkeli down.
Sirkkeli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Salo to score with a decent uppercut.
Salo with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Salo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Salo misses.
Salo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sirkkeli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oooooh!!! Salo has knocked Sirkkeli down with a huge combo! Salo steps away and waves a wobbly Sirkkeli back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Salo lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Sirkkeli head around and knocks him out cold! Salo hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Esko Salo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rolf Thorkildsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorkildsen comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Hell's Bells. Rolf Thorkildsen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Andersson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rolf Thorkildsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson looks to throw the jab but Thorkildsen is out of range.
Thorkildsen digs a good hook to Andersson's body.
Thorkildsen throws a leg kick but Andersson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thorkildsen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thorkildsen looking to pass the guard.
Thorkildsen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Andersson wants to sweep here but Thorkildsen controlling him for the moment.
Andersson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thorkildsen trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Thorkildsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thorkildsen postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorkildsen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Andersson controls Thorkildsen momentarily but Thorkildsen frees himself.
Andersson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thorkildsen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Andersson's guard.
Andersson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thorkildsen is looking to advance position but Andersson won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Thorkildsen there.
Thorkildsen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thorkildsen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Andersson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Thorkildsen raining down shots from the mount!
Andersson wants to hold on but Thorkildsen pushes him away.
Thorkildsen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Andersson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Thorkildsen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Thorkildsen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Thorkildsen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Andersson wants to control but Thorkildsen is having none of it.
Andersson tries to reverse the position but Thorkildsen maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson holds on for dear life, controlling Thorkildsen's posture momentarily.
Andersson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Thorkildsen.
Andersson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thorkildsen blocks Andersson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Andersson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Thorkildsen.
Andersson blocking the ground and pound.
Thorkildsen thowing shots but they're missing.
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.
Andersson is working to get back to half guard.
Thorkildsen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Andersson controls the position.
Thorkildsen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Thorkildsen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Andersson gets back to half guard.
Andersson is looking for a sweep. Thorkildsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thorkildsen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andersson is looking to improve his position.
Thorkildsen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolf Thorkildsen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thorkildsen with a nice cross.
Andersson throws a shot from downtown. Thorkildsen moves away and avoids it.
Thorkildsen missing with a left hand there. Andersson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thorkildsen.
Thorkildsen blocks a jab.
Thorkildsen loads up on a big right hand but Andersson slips the punch.
Thorkildsen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Andersson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Andersson looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Thorkildsen from controlling successfully.
Thorkildsen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thorkildsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorkildsen won't allow Andersson to sweep him here.
Thorkildsen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Andersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thorkildsen lands a couple of digs.
Thorkildsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thorkildsen trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Andersson wants to sweep here but Thorkildsen controlling him for the moment.
Thorkildsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersson is retaining full guard.
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.
Andersson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andersson wants to sweep here but Thorkildsen controlling him for the moment.
Thorkildsen wants to pass the guard but Andersson is keeping the position.
Andersson 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.
Thorkildsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Andersson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thorkildsen is one step ahead there.
Andersson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thorkildsen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorkildsen throws a big right hand that misses.
Andersson controlling the position.
Thorkildsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thorkildsen drops back looking for a leg! Andersson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andersson manages to kick Thorkildsen off! Thorkildsen jumps back into Andersson's guard.
Thorkildsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Andersson is pulling down on Thorkildsen's head. It's preventing any offense from Thorkildsen, at least for the moment.
Andersson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thorkildsen is one step ahead there.
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.
Thorkildsen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Andersson has momentary wrist control but Thorkildsen slips an elbow through the middle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andersson is on top in guard.
Thorkildsen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Andersson stacks Thorkildsen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Andersson!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thorkildsen is looking to regain half guard here but Andersson keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andersson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolf Thorkildsen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Thorkildsen throws a looping overhand right but Andersson ducks down to avoid it.
Thorkildsen's corner calls for a 1-2. Thorkildsen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thorkildsen throws an overhand right that lands on Andersson's shoulder, as Andersson tries to avoid the shot.
Andersson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thorkildsen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Andersson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thorkildsen shoots in but Andersson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thorkildsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andersson throws out the jab.
Andersson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Donk. Thorkildsen catches Andersson right on the button with a cross.
Thorkildsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andersson.
Thorkildsen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thorkildsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andersson.
Thorkildsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorkildsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorkildsen shoots in for a takedown but Andersson shows good takedown defense.
Andersson loads up on a big right hand but Thorkildsen slips the punch.
Andersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorkildsen shoots in for a takedown but Andersson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolf Thorkildsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersson avoids the body shot from Thorkildsen.
Thorkildsen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andersson walks into a straight right hand from Thorkildsen.
Thorkildsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rolf Thorkildsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Andersson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thorkildsen looks to throw the jab but Andersson is out of range.
Andersson misses with a body shot.
Thorkildsen loads up on a big right hand but Andersson slips the punch.
Andersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorkildsen.
Andersson defending well as Thorkildsen loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Good shot there by Andersson.
Thorkildsen staying out of range there.
Andersson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thorkildsen on the side of the head.
Andersson throws a good cross that connects.
Thorkildsen staying out of range there.
A big right from Thorkildsen misses.
Thorkildsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thorkildsen throws out a loose jab but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorkildsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andersson circles away quickly and effectively.
Thorkildsen moves away from the strike by Andersson.
Andersson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thorkildsen momentarily.
Andersson lands the left hand.
Thorkildsen scores with a hook to the body. Andersson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Andersson slaps away a takedown attempt from Thorkildsen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big right from Andersson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Thorkildsen.
Thorkildsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andersson.
Andersson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thorkildsen. Thorkildsen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Andersson throws a jab when Thorkildsen was well out of range.
Andersson looks to land a left hand but Thorkildsen moved out of range nicely.
Andersson scores with a jab to the body.
Andersson 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.
Andersson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andersson misses with a leg kick.
Thorkildsen throws a low kick, looking for Andersson's leg but Andersson calmly moves out of range.
Thorkildsen throws a shot from downtown. Andersson moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Andersson.
It looks like Rolf Thorkildsen has been cut.
Thorkildsen misses with a hook.
Andersson throws a jab when Thorkildsen was well out of range.
Good work by Andersson as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorkildsen misses with a wild body shot.
Thorkildsen throws a leg kick but Andersson moved away.
Andersson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thorkildsen connects with the punch.
Thorkildsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frank Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thorkildsen throws the left hand but Andersson avoids the punch easily.
Thorkildsen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andersson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thorkildsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andersson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorkildsen.
Andersson throws an overhand right that lands on Thorkildsen's shoulder, as Thorkildsen tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Thorkildsen misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersson takes a swing at Thorkildsen's ribcage but misses.
Andersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorkildsen moves away.
Thorkildsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Andersson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thorkildsen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolf Thorkildsen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fransico Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Mortensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesse Mortensson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fransico Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Mortensson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Junior. Mortensson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mortensson slips under a jab from Junior.
Junior throws a series of punches but Mortensson avoids them all with ease.
Junior scores with a sloppy right hand. Mortensson should have avoided that one.
Junior avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Junior misses with a wild body shot.
Mortensson scores with a one two! Junior had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Junior connects with a nice looking jab.
Mortensson throws a hook but Junior avoids it easily.
Mortensson takes one on the button.
Junior lands with a cross.
Mortensson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Junior sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortensson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Junior.
Mortensson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mortensson misses with a few strikes there.
Mortensson swats away the attempt to clinch by Junior.
Mortensson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mortensson misses with a hook.
Junior throws the left hand but Mortensson avoids the punch easily.
Mortensson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Junior in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Junior keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed right hand from Junior misses the target.
A big right from Junior misses.
Junior avoids the body shot from Mortensson.
Junior throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fransico Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior throws a sloppy body shot
and Mortensson counters with a takedown into side control.
Junior stops Mortensson from passing to mount.
Junior is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mortensson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Junior sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortensson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Junior is avoiding damage well.
Junior wants to control but Mortensson postures up.
Junior is looking to reverse the position.
Mortensson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Junior some visible discomfort.
Junior defending against the ground and pound.
Mortensson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Junior, who protects the arm well.
Junior manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mortensson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mortensson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mortensson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Junior content to stall in guard here.
Junior works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mortensson is pressing down on Junior's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mortensson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mortensson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Mortensson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mortensson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Junior is trying to defend but Mortensson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mortensson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mortensson prevents Junior from improving his position.
Mortensson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mortensson is keen to just control but Junior is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortensson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Junior defending well though.
Mortensson wants to pass to mount but Junior is defending the position.
Junior gets full guard.
Mortensson throwing strikes but missing.
Mortensson wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Mortensson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Junior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mortensson throws a strike but Junior rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Junior is posturing up here but Mortensson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Junior tries to roll out but it's too tight and Junior has to tap! Slick submission there by Mortensson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesse Mortensson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Esko Takanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gary Pucket - Lady Will Power kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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World class 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
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Esko Takanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Will Power!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takanen misses with a straight left.
Takanen throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Takanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Power scores with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Takanen.
Takanen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Esko Takanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takanen misses with a double jab.
Power thuds a left hand into Takanen's body.
Takanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power misses with a low kick.
Power clinches with his opponent.
Power pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takanen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Takanen moves out of range easily.
Power keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Takanen misses the shot to the body.
Power with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Takanen missing with a left hand there. Power was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Power closes the distance and pushes Takanen back into the cage.
Power lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takanen.
Takanen can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action.
Takanen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Power has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power missing with knees to the body.
Takanen lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Power.
A hook to the body from Power.
A short body shot lands from Takanen as the two fighters clinch.
Takanen blocks an uppercut.
Takanen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Power misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takanen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takanen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Power tries to land knees in the clinch but Takanen avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Power - that landed with a thud.
Takanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good shot there by Power.
Takanen moves away from the strike by Power.
Power thows a body shot but no joy.
Takanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch but Takanen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Power fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takanen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Power scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Power moves in looking to clinch but Takanen pushes him off.
Power tries to clinch up but Takanen circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Power.
Power lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takanen's sensitive parts.
Power throws a chopping leg kick but Takanen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jab from Takanen.
Power checks a leg kick.
Takanen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Power.
Takanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Takanen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Power moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Power throws a leg kick which misses Takanen's front leg but catches the back leg as Takanen tries to avoid it.
Power scores with a nice right hand.
Power has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Power just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Takanen.
Power throws a leg kick that misses.
Takanen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Takanen misses.
Takanen jabs Power to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a shot from downtown. Takanen moves away and avoids it.
Takanen throws a shot from downtown. Power moves away and avoids it.
Power connects with a body shot.
Takanen lands with a nice combination. Power backs away looking to recover.
Takanen connects with a solid leg kick.
Takanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
Power tries to score with a low kick but Takanen moves his leg out of the way.
Power uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takanen.
Power throws a head kick but Takanen moves out of range.
Takanen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Power backs up against the cage.
Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Power misses with a straight right.
Power tries to clinch there but Takanen circles away.
Power throws a hook but Takanen blocks it.
Takanen stuns Power with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takanen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Power counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a hook but Takanen blocks it.
Takanen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Power doesn't seem bothered though.
Power tries to clinch up.
Power connects with a solid leg kick.
Power connects with a single shot there.
Takanen is looking to wear down Power with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Power misses with a low kick.
Takanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good leg kick by Power there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Takanen throws a looping overhand right but Power ducks down to avoid it.
Power moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Power closes the distance and pushes Takanen back into the cage.
Power has Takanen pushed against the cage.
Takanen can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power is trying to break the clinch but Takanen is controlling him.
Takanen has had enough of the clinch but Power keeps him there for the moment.
Power misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Power.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power misses with some punches.
Power lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Will Power will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Power scores with a push kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Power.
Power thuds a left hand into Takanen's body.
Takanen slips a jab and a cross from Power.
Takanen throws a lazy right hand but Power sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takanen walks into a jab.
A big right from Takanen misses.
Power throws a right and a left that both miss.
Power looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Power tries to clinch there but Takanen circles away.
Takanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Power rushes Takanen and presses him up against the cage.
Takanen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Power wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takanen has him pressed against the cage.
Takanen breaks the clinch.
Power throws a right and a left that Takanen avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Power looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Takanen misses.
Will Power seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Power pressing his opponent against the cage.
Takanen lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Takanen fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Takanen as Power tries to tie him up.
Takanen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Power.
Power stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takanen scores with a hook to the body.
Power keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takanen's efforts to push away.
Takanen breaks the clinch.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Takanen moves out of range easily.
Takanen loads up on a big right hand but Power slips the punch.
Takanen blocks a head kick by Power.
Takanen misses with a two punch combination.
Takanen scores with a jab to the body.
Power avoids the body shot from Takanen.
Takanen misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Power misses
enabling Takanen to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takanen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Takanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takanen throws a looping overhand right but Power ducks down to avoid it.
Takanen moves out of range of the leg kick from Power.
Power throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takanen's corner calls for a 1-2. Takanen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Takanen misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Takanen.
Takanen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Power throws a lazy head kick
and Takanen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Takanen circles away.
Takanen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Power backs up against the cage.
Takanen cracks Power with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Power throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Power takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takanen 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Takanen tests Power's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takanen dodges the punch combination from Power.
Takanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takanen misses the jab.
Takanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
Power throws a right and a left that both miss.
Power ducks right into an uppercut from Takanen.
Power lands an overhand right.
Takanen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takanen misses with an uppercut.
Takanen throws out a loose jab but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power misses with an uppercut. Takanen saw that one coming.
Power misses with a low kick as Takanen jumps back.
Takanen misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takanen.
A jab from Takanen misses.
Takanen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.
Takanen throws a leg kick
and Power counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Takanen scores with the left hand. Power knows he should have avoided that one.
A good leg kick by Takanen.
Takanen misses with a hook.
Takanen feints a jab promting Power to slip. Takanen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Power slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Takanen lands the left hand.
Power throws a hook to the side of Takanen's head but Takanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power lands with a nice body punch.
Takanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
Power dodges the punch combination from Takanen.
Power has taken the fight to the clinch.
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 Esko Takanen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Power misses with a low kick.
Takanen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Power's head backwards.
Power closes the distance but Takanen moves to the side
and Takanen counters with a stiff right hand.
Takanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takanen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
An inside leg kick lands from Power.
Takanen 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.
Takanen lands with a good body shot.
A nice combination there by Power.
Power takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Takanen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Takanen jabs at Power's body.
Takanen ducks under a wild hook from Power.
Takanen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Power doesn't seem bothered though.
A leg kick checked by Takanen.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Takanen 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 Power has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Power and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Takanen looks to throw the jab but Power is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power takes one to the side of the head.
Power lands a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Power, right into the meat.
Power checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Takanen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Power throws a series of strikes that have Takanen backpedaling.
Takanen scores with a three punch combo!
Power avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takanen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Takanen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takanen scores with a jab. Power acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Power moves out of range as Takanen strikes.
Takanen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Takanen blocks a leg kick.
Takanen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big right from Takanen misses.
Power uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takanen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takanen motions for Power to come forward. Takanen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Power throws a hook but Takanen avoids it easily.
Power takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takanen. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Power lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Power pivots, looking for a leg kick but Takanen is out of range and Power settles back down.
Power connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takanen momentarily.
Nice body punch from Takanen.
Power moves away from the strike by Takanen.
Power takes a swing at Takanen's ribcage but misses.
Power connects with a single shot there.
Power has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Power there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takanen throws out a loose jab but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takanen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power tries to clinch up.
Takanen lands a right hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Takanen. Those never looked like landing.
Takanen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Power scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Power clobbers Takanen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Takanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Power has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Takanen throws a push kick but Power slaps the foot to one side.
Power explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Takanen throws a lazy body kick
and Power counters with a nice body shot.
A left lands for Power.
Takanen looks to throw the jab but Power is out of range.
Takanen throws a jab when Power was well out of range.
Power connects with a body shot that sends Takanen's belly button to the back.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Takanen circles away.
Takanen avoids the body shot from Power.
Takanen scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power lands a nice looking body shot.
Takanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
Power throws a body punch but Takanen moves out of range.
Takanen moves forwards but Power connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Power.
Takanen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Power.
Takanen tries to move into range but Power moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Takanen misses with a wild body shot.
Takanen's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Takanen duly obliges.
Power avoids the body shot from Takanen.
Power throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Takanen to counter with a crisp jab.
Power misses with an uppercut. Takanen saw that one coming.
Takanen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takanen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Esko Takanen.
I think Takanen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aarre Voutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urpo Nyrkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voutilainen comes to the cage accompanied by Chase Is Better Than The Catch. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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200 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aarre Voutilainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Urpo Nyrkki!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voutilainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nyrkki rushes Voutilainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Nyrkki.
A short right from Nyrkki on the inside.
Nyrkki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Voutilainen.
Voutilainen managing to block the knees to the body from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Voutilainen backwards.
Nyrkki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nyrkki blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Nyrkki - that landed with a thud.
Nyrkki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Voutilainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nyrkki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Voutilainen.
Nyrkki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voutilainen.
Nyrkki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Voutilainen.
Nyrkki breaks the clinch.
Voutilainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nyrkki slips a straight right by Voutilainen.
Voutilainen throws a nice looking combination but Nyrkki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nyrkki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Voutilainen throws a hook to the side of Nyrkki's head but Nyrkki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nyrkki walks into a stiff left hand from Voutilainen.
Nyrkki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nyrkki lands a big head kick that sends Voutilainen to the canvas! Nyrkki follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Urpo Nyrkki!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Palkki Niskavuori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Flashlighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niskavuori comes to the cage accompanied by Torture killer - Obsessed with homicide. Flashlighter has chosen Aerosmith - Lightning Strikes as his entrance music. Felix Flashlighter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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175 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Palkki Niskavuori!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Flashlighter!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niskavuori throws a sloppy head kick and Flashlighter moves out of range easily.
Flashlighter misses with a low kick.
Niskavuori lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Flashlighter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Flashlighter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Flashlighter moves out of range of the strikes.
Niskavuori misses with a body kick.
Flashlighter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Flashlighter misses with a straight right.
Flashlighter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A lazy body kick from Flashlighter
and Niskavuori counters with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Niskavuori blocks the low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Flashlighter.
Flashlighter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Niskavuori is looking to land body kicks.
Flashlighter wants to land a leg kick but Niskavuori is out of range.
Flashlighter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice cross by Niskavuori.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flashlighter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Flashlighter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Palkki Niskavuori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niskavuori slips under a jab from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter throws a low kick, looking for Niskavuori's leg but Niskavuori calmly moves out of range.
Flashlighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Niskavuori.
Flashlighter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Flashlighter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Flashlighter shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Niskavuori eats them both and turns towards Flashlighter to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Niskavuori moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A low kick from Flashlighter is predictable there
and Niskavuori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Niskavuori misses the target.
Flashlighter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Flashlighter blocks a jab.
Niskavuori takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Niskavuori pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Niskavuori is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Flashlighter blocks a head kick by Niskavuori.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Flashlighter checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter throws a leg kick
and Niskavuori counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Flashlighter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Niskavuori's sensitive parts.
Niskavuori looks to land a left hand but Flashlighter moved out of range nicely.
Flashlighter throws a head kick that half lands.
Flashlighter motions for Niskavuori to come forward. Flashlighter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Flashlighter walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Flashlighter is predictable there
and Niskavuori makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Niskavuori takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slapping body kick lands there for Flashlighter.
Niskavuori thows a leg kick but Flashlighter checks it
and Flashlighter counters with a leg kick.
Flashlighter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Niskavuori checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Niskavuori throws a sloppy head kick
and Flashlighter counters with a thumping low kick.
Niskavuori catches Flashlighter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good leg kick by Flashlighter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Niskavuori checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niskavuori checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Flashlighter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Flashlighter moves out of range as Niskavuori throws a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Flashlighter
and Niskavuori counters with a good, hard body kick but Flashlighter shrugs it off.
Niskavuori takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Flashlighter misses with a body kick.
Niskavuori is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Flashlighter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Niskavuori.
Niskavuori checks a low kick from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Niskavuori fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Flashlighter is out of range.
Niskavuori throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Flashlighter counters with a big head kick but Niskavuori shrugs it off.
Flashlighter throws a head kick but Niskavuori moves out of range.
A low kick from Niskavuori misses
and Flashlighter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Niskavuori is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Flashlighter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Niskavuori has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Niskavuori scores with a leg kick.
Flashlighter throws a series of punches but Niskavuori moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niskavuori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Niskavuori.
Flashlighter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Flashlighter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Niskavuori has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Niskavuori.
Niskavuori on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Flashlighter. Flashlighter obviously looking to wear him down.
Niskavuori misses with a low kick as Flashlighter jumps back.
Niskavuori takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Flashlighter avoids the head kick by Niskavuori.
Niskavuori throws a leg kick
and Niskavuori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Flashlighter misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Niskavuori on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Niskavuori chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Flashlighter can pounce on him.
Flashlighter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Flashlighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Niskavuori.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Flashlighter dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Flashlighter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Niskavuori looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Niskavuori.
Niskavuori throws a low kick but Flashlighter avoids it.
Niskavuori blocks a head kick by Flashlighter.
Niskavuori throws a wild body kick that Flashlighter sees coming a mile off.
Flashlighter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Niskavuori.
Felix Flashlighter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flashlighter misses with a double jab.
A head kick by Flashlighter misses
and Niskavuori counters with a head kick.
Flashlighter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Niskavuori misses with a head kick.
Niskavuori misses with a hook.
Niskavuori moves out of range of the leg kick from Flashlighter.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Flashlighter, right into the meat.
Flashlighter misses with a low kick.
Flashlighter misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Flashlighter. That's going to slow Niskavuori down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niskavuori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flashlighter.
Niskavuori throws a sloppy head kick and Flashlighter moves out of range easily.
Niskavuori takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Niskavuori misses with a leg kick
and Flashlighter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Flashlighter checks a leg kick.
Flashlighter connects with a solid leg kick.
Flashlighter scores with a jab. Niskavuori acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Flashlighter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Niskavuori.
Flashlighter looks to land a body kick but Niskavuori moved away.
Flashlighter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Niskavuori is able to avoid easily.
Niskavuori throws a leg kick that is checked
and Flashlighter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flashlighter throws a hook but Niskavuori blocks it.
Niskavuori ducks under a wild hook from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter tried to score with a low kick but Niskavuori checks it.
Flashlighter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Niskavuori moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flashlighter looks for the body kick but Niskavuori saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niskavuori tries to clinch up
and Flashlighter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Niskavuori's knee momentarily.
Flashlighter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Flashlighter.
Niskavuori goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Flashlighter throws a sloppy head kick
and Niskavuori counters with a thumping low kick.
Niskavuori chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Flashlighter can pounce on him.
Niskavuori thows a leg kick but Flashlighter checks it
and Flashlighter counters with a nice leg kick.
Flashlighter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Niskavuori thows a body kick. Flashlighter tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Niskavuori throws a big shot that misses.
Flashlighter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Niskavuori moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niskavuori misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Flashlighter.
A jab from Niskavuori misses.
Niskavuori takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Flashlighter cracks Niskavuori with a good jab.
Flashlighter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Flashlighter.
Niskavuori blocks a head kick by Flashlighter.
Niskavuori misses with a straight right.
Flashlighter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Niskavuori avoids a kick to the body.
Flashlighter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Flashlighter is predictable there
and Niskavuori counters with a solid body kick.
Flashlighter looks for the body kick but Niskavuori saw that one coming.
Niskavuori thows a leg kick but Flashlighter checks it
and Flashlighter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flashlighter misses with a leg kick
and Niskavuori counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter throws out a leg kick but Niskavuori moves out of range and Flashlighter only half commits.
Flashlighter lands the left hand.
Flashlighter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Niskavuori connects with a right hand. Flashlighter shakes it off.
Flashlighter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Niskavuori throws a leg kick
and Flashlighter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flashlighter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flashlighter throws a head kick that misses
and Niskavuori counters with an inside leg kick.
Flashlighter is looking to score with low kicks.
Flashlighter lands a slapping body shot.
Flashlighter misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flashlighter tries to land a leg kick but Niskavuori saw it coming and moves away.
Niskavuori takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Niskavuori misses with an attempted mid kick.
Niskavuori is looking to clinch but Flashlighter is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Flashlighter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Flashlighter ducks under a wild hook from Niskavuori.
Flashlighter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Niskavuori doesn't seem bothered though.
Niskavuori thows a leg kick but Flashlighter checks it
and Flashlighter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flashlighter throws out a loose jab but Niskavuori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flashlighter misses with a low kick.
Flashlighter misses with a body shot
and Niskavuori counters with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Niskavuori blocks the low kick.
Niskavuori thows a leg kick but Flashlighter checks it
and Flashlighter counters with a thumping low kick.
Flashlighter scores with a nice strike.
A head kick misses from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Flashlighter misses with a hook to the body
and Niskavuori makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Flashlighter really felt that one!
Niskavuori turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Niskavuori throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Flashlighter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niskavuori feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Flashlighters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Flashlighter lands a head kick!
Nice uppercut there from Niskavuori.
Niskavuori takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Flashlighter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Niskavuori stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Niskavuori.
Flashlighter throws a leg kick but Niskavuori sees it coming and moves out of range.
Flashlighter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Flashlighter cracks the inside of Niskavuori's front leg.
Niskavuori stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Flashlighter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flashlighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Niskavuori moves away.
Flashlighter throws a leg kick that misses.
Niskavuori blocks a head kick by Flashlighter.
A big right from Flashlighter misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter looks to land a body kick but Niskavuori moved away.
Niskavuori lands with a cross.
A lazy body kick from Niskavuori
and Flashlighter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flashlighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Niskavuori throws a low kick, looking for Flashlighter's leg but Flashlighter calmly moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Niskavuori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter slips under a jab from Niskavuori.
Flashlighter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Niskavuori lands the left hand.
Niskavuori throws a leg kick
and Flashlighter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niskavuori blocks the body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Flashlighter scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Niskavuori tried to score with a low kick but Flashlighter checks it.
Niskavuori takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Flashlighter blocks a head kick by Niskavuori.
Good standup being displayed there by Flashlighter as he connects with a hook.
Flashlighter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Niskavuori.
Niskavuori misses with a looping right.
Niskavuori moves out of range as Flashlighter throws a body kick.
Flashlighter tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Niskavuori misses
and Flashlighter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Flashlighter misses with a double jab.
Flashlighter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Flashlighter lands with a right hand.
Niskavuori 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.
Flashlighter throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niskavuori loads up on a big right hand but Flashlighter slips the punch.
Flashlighter pushes Niskavuori away with a front kick.
Niskavuori thuds his shin into the meat of Flashlighter's side.
Flashlighter scores with a leg kick.
Flashlighter feints a jab promting Niskavuori to slip. Flashlighter then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Niskavuori slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Flashlighter.
Niskavuori misses with a hook.
Crunch! Niskavuori slams his shin into Flashlighter's torso.
Flashlighter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flashlighter looks to land a combination but Niskavuori avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Niskavuori walks into a left hand.
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!
Flashlighter throws a sloppy head kick and Niskavuori moves out of range easily.
Niskavuori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Flashlighter really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Flashlighter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Flashlighter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flashlighter throws a sloppy head kick
and Niskavuori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flashlighter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Flashlighter throws a head kick but Niskavuori moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Niskavuori might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Flashlighter.
Flashlighter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Niskavuori looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Flashlighter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Flashlighter misses.
Niskavuori scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Niskavuori misses with a leg kick.
Niskavuori will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flashlighter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Flashlighter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Niskavuori.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niskavuori takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Niskavuori jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Flashlighter scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Flashlighter.
Flashlighter thows a leg kick but Niskavuori checks it
and Niskavuori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flashlighter looks to land a right hand but Niskavuori moved out of range.
Niskavuori lands a really nice looking cross but Flashlighter seems unphased.
Flashlighter looks for the body kick but Niskavuori saw that one coming.
Niskavuori misses with a leg kick
and Flashlighter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Flashlighter throws a head kick that Niskavuori semi-blocks.
Flashlighter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Flashlighter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Flashlighter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Niskavuori turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Flashlighter. Those never looked like landing.
Flashlighter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Flashlighter tests Niskavuori's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flashlighter tests Niskavuori's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Niskavuori.
Niskavuori looks to score with a jab to the body but Flashlighter is just out of range.
Niskavuori wants to slow Flashlighter down by chopping away at his legs.
Flashlighter slips a jab from Niskavuori.
Niskavuori looks to throw a body kick
and Flashlighter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Niskavuori's knee momentarily.
Flashlighter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Niskavuori tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flashlighter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Niskavuori throws a leg kick
enabling Flashlighter to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niskavuori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flashlighter throws out the jab.
Flashlighter throws out a leg kick but Niskavuori moves out of range and Flashlighter only half commits.
Niskavuori tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Niskavuori is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Flashlighter.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Niskavuori missing with a left hand there. Flashlighter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flashlighter throws a hook but Niskavuori avoids it easily.
Niskavuori swings for the body but Flashlighter moves out of range.
Flashlighter misses with a body kick.
Flashlighter misses with a kick to the body
and Niskavuori counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Flashlighter thinking.
Niskavuori checks a low kick from Flashlighter.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Flashlighter, as that shot connected.
Flashlighter throws a leg kick but Niskavuori moved away.
Niskavuori looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Flashlighter throws a looping overhand right but Niskavuori ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niskavuori throws a leg kick that is checked
and Flashlighter counters with a two punch combo.
Flashlighter stuns Niskavuori with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Niskavuori misses with a body kick.
Flashlighter lands a leg kick that knocks Niskavuori off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Niskavuori.
Flashlighter thows a leg kick but Niskavuori checks it
and Niskavuori counters with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter throws a head kick but Niskavuori moves out of range.
Flashlighter gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Niskavuori counters with a right hand to the body.
Flashlighter keeps the fight on the outside.
Niskavuori throws a solid leg kick but Flashlighter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Niskavuori.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niskavuori loads up on a big right hand but Flashlighter slips the punch.
Flashlighter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Flashlighter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Flashlighter dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Flashlighter looks for the body kick but Niskavuori saw that one coming.
Niskavuori misses with a straight left.
A lazy body kick from Flashlighter
and Flashlighter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Niskavuori moves out of range of the strikes.
Niskavuori takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Niskavuori takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Niskavuori catches Flashlighter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Flashlighter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flashlighter lands the left hand.
Niskavuori throws a leg kick
and Flashlighter counters with a good low kick that Niskavuori was not able to check.
Niskavuori misses with a leg kick.
Niskavuori slips under a jab from Flashlighter.
Niskavuori takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Niskavuori misses with a leg kick
and Flashlighter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flashlighter wants to slow Niskavuori down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niskavuori avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flashlighter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Flashlighter throws a leg kick that misses.
Niskavuori misses with a body kick.
Flashlighter moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Niskavuori. That's going to slow Flashlighter down.
Niskavuori misses with a kick to the body.
Flashlighter lands an overhand right.
Flashlighter defending well as Niskavuori loads up on a big left hand.
Flashlighter throws a lazy head kick
and Niskavuori makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Niskavuori avoids the head kick by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Flashlighter misses
and Niskavuori finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Palkki Niskavuori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Niskavuori throws a hook but Flashlighter avoids it easily.
Niskavuori throws a body kick that misses.
Flashlighter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Flashlighter takes a swing at Niskavuori's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Flashlighter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Niskavuori.
Niskavuori takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Flashlighter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flashlighter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flashlighter slips under a jab.
Niskavuori throws a combination. Flashlighter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Niskavuori misses with a leg kick.
Flashlighter throws the kick towards the body but Niskavuori avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Niskavuori, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Niskavuori tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Niskavuori blocks a head kick by Flashlighter.
Nice cross by Niskavuori.
Niskavuori lands a really nice looking cross but Flashlighter seems unphased.
A low kick from Niskavuori misses
and Flashlighter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flashlighter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Niskavuori's hands.
Niskavuori takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Flashlighter slips a jab and a cross from Niskavuori.
Flashlighter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Flashlighter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Niskavuori. That did some damage!
Flashlighter lands with a straight right. Niskavuori didn't see that one coming.
Niskavuori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niskavuori tries to clinch there but Flashlighter circles away.
A low kick from Niskavuori is predictable there
and Flashlighter counters with a nice leg kick.
Flashlighter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Flashlighter.
Felix Flashlighter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Niskavuori throws a leg kick that is checked
and Flashlighter counters with an outside leg kick.
Niskavuori takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Flashlighter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Niskavuori doesn't seem bothered though.
Flashlighter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Flashlighter lands a nice hook to Niskavuori's body. Niskavuori takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Niskavuori moves forwards but Flashlighter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Flashlighter lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flashlighter lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niskavuori misses with a head kick.
Flashlighter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Flashlighter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Flashlighter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Flashlighter!
Felix Flashlighter is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veto Remmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kujansuu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veto Remmi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Veto Remmi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kujansuu!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kujansuu throws a looping overhand right but Remmi ducks down to avoid it.
Kujansuu misses the jab.
A combination from Kujansuu does no damage.
Remmi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kujansuu. That did some damage!
Kujansuu throws the left hand but Remmi avoids the punch easily.
Remmi throws a leg kick which misses Kujansuu's front leg but catches the back leg as Kujansuu tries to avoid it.
Kujansuu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Remmi.
Remmi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kujansuu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Remmi somewhat.
Kujansuu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Remmi manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Remmi finds it's target.
Kujansuu rushes Remmi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kujansuu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kujansuu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Remmi moves away.
Remmi scores with the left hand. Kujansuu knows he should have avoided that one.
Remmi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kujansuu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Remmi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kujansuu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Remmi.
Kujansuu looks gassed!
Kujansuu throws a jab but it's blocked by Remmi.
Remmi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remmi punishes Kujansuu's body with a nice straight punch.
A good leg kick by Remmi.
Remmi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Remmi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Remmi with a jab.
Kalle Kujansuu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Remmi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kujansuu is rocked!
Remmi drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kujansuu right on the button. Kujansuu goes down! Remmi follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Remmi gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Veto Remmi!
Veto Remmi retains his heavyweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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