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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanson comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - No Love. Ramos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blur - Song 2. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carl Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanson.
Ramos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hanson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ramos counters with a left to the body.
Ramos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramos.
Ramos misses with a double jab
and Hanson counters with a right hand to the body.
Hanson throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Ramos to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanson throws a shot from downtown. Ramos moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Hanson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hanson.
Hanson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ramos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ramos enables Hanson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ramos manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hanson preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ramos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ramos trying to keep a closed guard but Hanson is proving a slippery customer.
Hanson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ramos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson wants to pass the guard but Ramos is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ramos 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.
Ramos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hanson controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ramos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hanson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ramos thinking.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hanson - that will leave a mark!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos misses with a wild body shot.
Hanson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ramos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramos slips under a jab from Hanson.
Hanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramos moves out of range as Hanson strikes.
Ramos throws a right and a left that Hanson avoids nicely.
Hanson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramos.
Hanson swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ramos to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Hanson misses.
Hanson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ramos tries to avoid it but Hanson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ramos to the ground. Ramos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ramos swinging wildly here.
Hanson throws a hook to the side of Ramos's head but Ramos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanson misses with a shot to the body
and Ramos counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramos stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ramos has time to react.
Hanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hanson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hanson 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.
Hanson throws a lazy right hand but Ramos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanson scores with a hook.
Ramos slips a straight right by Hanson.
Ramos blocks a jab.
Hanson misses with a body shot
and Ramos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Hanson misses.
Hanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson misses the body punch
enabling Ramos to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanson looks to land a right hand but Ramos moved out of range.
Carl Ramos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanson lands a two punch combo.
Ramos defending well as Hanson loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanson.
Hanson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hanson catches Ramos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ramos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanson.
Steve Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ramos is out of range.
Hanson throws out a loose jab but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanson misses with a body shot
and Ramos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hanson throws out a loose jab but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Hanson does no damage.
A big left from Hanson misses.
Ramos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanson.
Ramos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Ramos misses.
Hanson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramos.
Hanson missing with a left hand there. Ramos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ramos walks into a stiff left hand from Hanson.
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanson is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanson. Ramos does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ramos misses its intended target.
Hanson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ramos's head backwards.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ramos checks a leg kick.
Ramos lands an overhand right.
Hanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramos misses with a body shot
and Hanson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ramos blocks a jab.
Hanson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanson misses with a body shot
and Ramos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramos.
Hanson misses with a body punch
and Ramos counters with a two punch combo.
Hanson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hanson looks to throw the jab but Ramos is out of range.
Hanson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hanson thows a body shot but no joy.
Ramos moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve Hanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramos lands a glancing blow to the side of Hanson's head.
Ramos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ramos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hanson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hanson misses with a jab to the body
and Hanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hanson throws a sloppy body shot
and Ramos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanson misses with a combination
and Ramos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanson looks to land a body kick but Ramos moved away.
Ramos misses with a shot to the body
letting Hanson counter with a right hand.
Hanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanson lands with a right hand.
Ramos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hanson misses with an uppercut. Ramos saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Good standup being displayed there by Hanson as he connects with a hook.
Ramos scores with a jab to the head.
Hanson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Hanson there.
Ramos moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramos's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ramos duly obliges.
Hanson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hanson.
Hanson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hanson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ramos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Ramos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramos slips a jab from Hanson.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanson misses the target.
Hanson lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ramos.
Hanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ramos blocks a jab.
Hanson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanson swings away with a body shot that misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Ramos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hansons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hanson throws a shot from downtown. Ramos moves away and avoids it.
Ramos throws a combination that misses
and Hanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanson loads up on a big right hand but Ramos slips the punch.
Ramos misses with a combination
and Hanson counters with a low kick, right behind Ramos 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson throws a hook to the side of Ramos's head but Ramos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hanson.
Hanson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ramos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ramos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Hanson misses.
Hanson misses with an uppercut. Ramos saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanson throws a hook but Ramos avoids it easily.
Ramos throws a series of strikes that have Hanson backpedaling.
Carl Ramos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Hanson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hanson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Hanson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maddy Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Unclefucker kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Eric Cartman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Maddy Rock's chin.
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176 lbs
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179 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Heavy handed |
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maddy Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Cartman!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock lands a jab to Cartman's midsection.
Cartman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cartman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rock at a distance.
Rock looks to land a combination but Cartman avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Rock. Those never looked like landing.
Rock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cartman.
Cartman misses with a body kick.
Rock swings for the body but Cartman moves out of range.
Rock throws a series of punches but Cartman moves out of range.
Cartman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cartman moves out of range as Rock strikes.
Cartman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rock misses with a series of wild punches.
Rock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rock, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock throws a nice head kick!
Cartman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rock misses with a hook. Cartman ducked under it nicely.
Cartman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rock. That did some damage!
Cartman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rock.
Cartman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rock tries to buck Cartman off but Cartman is having none of it.
Cartman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cartman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rock is looking to reverse the position.
Cartman trying to control the action but Rock is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Cartman.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cartman trying to control the position but Rock is working away.
Rock tries to improve position but can't.
Cartman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rock is trying to improve his position.
Rock is trying to control Cartman's posture but Cartman avoids it.
Rock is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
What's Rock going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Rock is trying to improve his position.
Cartman misses with the ground and pound.
Cartman working away.
Cartman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cartman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cartman throws a strike aimed at the side of Rock's head but Rock avoids it well.
Cartman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rock struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cartman controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rock wants to get back to his feet.
Rock keeps Cartman under control for a moment.
Rock can't do much from the bottom here.
Rock tries to bench press Cartman off him but Cartman keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartman trying to control the action but Rock is working from the bottom.
Cartman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Cartman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good work by Rock as he checks the leg kick.
Rock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rock on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rock misses the shot to the body.
Rock lands with a good body shot.
Rock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cartman checks it well.
Rock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rock throws a leg kick
and Cartman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cartman.
Rock managing to control the position.
Rock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cartman wants to pass the guard but Rock is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock wants to sweep here but Cartman controlling him for the moment.
Cartman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rock manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cartman is looking to escape.
Cartman tries to hold on but Rock pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cartman is looking to escape.
Rock controlling the pace for now.
Cartman working to try and regain half guard.
Rock controlling his opponent.
Rock looking to control but Cartman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cartman is squirming around, avoiding Rock's attempts to control the action.
Cartman is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rock controlling the position easily from mount.
Cartman is squirming around, avoiding Rock's attempts to control the action.
Cartman working to try and regain half guard.
Rock tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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 Maddy Rock will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cartman.
Cartman checks a leg kick nicely.
Rock misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rock.
Rock throws a sloppy body shot
and Cartman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rock lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cartman!
Rock tries to control but Cartman wriggling away.
Rock content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartman tries to lock up and control but Rock gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rock controlling from mount.
Cartman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cartman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Cartman gets back to half guard.
Rock thows a huge punch but Cartman dodges it nicely.
Cartman is looking to improve his position.
Rock stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Maddy Rock wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cartman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cartman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maddy Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock throws a leg kick that misses.
Cartman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cartman momentarily.
Rock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab lands there for Cartman.
Rock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartman moves away.
Rock thows a leg kick but Cartman checks it
and Cartman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cartman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cartman. Cartman obviously looking to wear him down.
Maddy Rock is winning the standup battle so far.
Rock connects with a high kick.
Cartman shoots in for a takedown but Rock shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rock sprawls well initially but Cartman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cartman in particular looking to stall.
Rock wants to control the action here but instead Cartman manages to pass to full mount!
Cartman landing punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock can't escape the position.
Cartman with good strikes from the mount here!
Cartman avoids the attempt from Rock to control.
Cartman looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Cartman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cartman 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Cartman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reiska Rakennusmies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Kuosmanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reiska Rakennusmies had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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167 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
World class boxer
Very strong |
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Basic striking
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reiska Rakennusmies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keijo Kuosmanen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuosmanen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kuosmanen showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuosmanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rakennusmies's head.
Kuosmanen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kuosmanen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rakennusmies wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rakennusmies is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kuosmanen trying to control the pace.
Kuosmanen is trying to control the action in half guard but Rakennusmies is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuosmanen is taking a breather. Rakennusmies says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rakennusmies looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuosmanen working over Rakennusmies with some ground and pound. Rakennusmies looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rakennusmies wants to control but Kuosmanen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rakennusmies is in trouble now - Kuosmanen has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuosmanen looking to control but Rakennusmies is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rakennusmies in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rakennusmies takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kuosmanen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kuosmanen landing strikes from the mount.
Rakennusmies tries to hold on but Kuosmanen pushes him away.
Kuosmanen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kuosmanen with the ground and pound from mount.
Kuosmanen lands a big shot there that rocks Rakennusmies but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rakennusmies is rocked!
Kuosmanen cracks Rakennusmies with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oh Rakennusmies is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuosmanen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rakennusmies manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kuosmanen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rakennusmies seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Kuosmanen crashes against the mat.
Kuosmanen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rakennusmies has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kuosmanen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kuosmanen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kuosmanen looking to control but instead Rakennusmies has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Rakennusmies looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rakennusmies really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kuosmanen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rakennusmies won't allow Kuosmanen to pass to mount.
Kuosmanen works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kuosmanen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rakennusmies tries to hold on but Kuosmanen pushes him away.
Rakennusmies is looking to get to half guard.
Kuosmanen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kuosmanen is landing with some decent strikes but Rakennusmies is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kuosmanen looking to finish Rakennusmies with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rakennusmies!
Kuosmanen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rakennusmies is breathing heavily.
Kuosmanen landing strikes from the mount and Rakennusmies is in trouble!
Kuosmanen working Rakennusmies over with strikes here.
Kuosmanen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuosmanen landing shots from mount.
Kuosmanen with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuosmanen unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuosmanen landing strikes from the mount and Rakennusmies is in trouble!
Kuosmanen looking to control but Rakennusmies is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
BOOM! Kuosmanen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kuosmanen avoids the attempt from Rakennusmies to control.
Kuosmanen lands a big elbow.
Rakennusmies wants to control but Kuosmanen is having none of it.
Rakennusmies is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kuosmanen looking to control but Rakennusmies is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuosmanen looking to finish Rakennusmies with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rakennusmies!
Kuosmanen prevents Rakennusmies from getting the reversal.
Kuosmanen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kuosmanen working for a submission but Rakennusmies is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Kuosmanen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kuosmanen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rakennusmies's half guard.
Kuosmanen moves nicely into side control.
Rakennusmies is not content to let Kuosmanen control the position.
Kuosmanen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kuosmanen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kuosmanen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rakennusmies!
Rakennusmies is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakennusmies regains half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuosmanen is trying to control the action in half guard but Rakennusmies is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rakennusmies tries to get to full guard but Kuosmanen has control of the leg.
Kuosmanen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rakennusmies does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kuosmanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuosmanen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kuosmanen unloading with bombs!
Kuosmanen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kuosmanen with the ground and pound from mount.
Kuosmanen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kuosmanen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rakennusmies tries to reverse the position but Kuosmanen maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuosmanen works his way to his opponent's back.
Kuosmanen looking for the choke but no joy.
A lull in the action here.
Keijo Kuosmanen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuosmanen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rakennusmies has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuosmanen looking for the choke but no joy.
Rakennusmies tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakennusmies keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kuosmanen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rakennusmies hang on?
BOOM! Kuosmanen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rakennusmies tries to reverse the position but Kuosmanen maintains control.
Kuosmanen looking to secure an arm triangle but Rakennusmies defends it well.
Kuosmanen looking to finish Rakennusmies with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rakennusmies!
Rakennusmies is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kuosmanen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rakennusmies has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kuosmanen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rakennusmies's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakennusmies is working to get back to half guard.
Kuosmanen lands a nice shot to the head.
Kuosmanen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rakennusmies is working to get back to half guard.
Kuosmanen has hold of Rakennusmies's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rakennusmies manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kuosmanen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kuosmanen with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rakennusmies is bucking up trying to escape but Kuosmanen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kuosmanen landing shots from mount.
Kuosmanen wants to take his opponent's back but Rakennusmies doesn't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Kuosmanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kuosmanen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rakennusmies working for a triangle but Kuosmanen defends it easily.
Rakennusmies lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kuosmanen!
Kuosmanen tries to hold on but Rakennusmies pushes him away.
Kuosmanen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kuosmanen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kuosmanen working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuosmanen gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuosmanen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rakennusmies stalling away here and it's allowed Kuosmanen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kuosmanen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rakennusmies is one step ahead there.
Kuosmanen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rakennusmies defends it easily.
Kuosmanen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuosmanen keeping moving, preventing Rakennusmies from controlling successfully.
Rakennusmies advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuosmanen is trying to get back to full guard.
Rakennusmies in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kuosmanen tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Rakennusmies!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reiska Rakennusmies!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiao Macale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frekkas Poop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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177 lbs
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168 lbs
16 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tiao Macale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frekkas Poop!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macale cracks the inside of Poop's front leg.
Macale cracks the inside of Poop's front leg.
Macale lands with a nice body kick.
Macale jabs Poop to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Poop 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Macale lands a jab.
Macale misses with a wild body shot.
Poop slips under a jab.
Poop motions for Macale to come forward. Poop throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Macale misses with an uppercut. Poop saw that one coming.
A low kick from Macale is predictable there
and Poop counters with a slapping leg kick.
Macale throws a lazy right hand but Poop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Macale fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Poop looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Macale lands the left hand.
It looks like Frekkas Poop has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macale lands a body shot.
Macale lands with an uppercut that bounces Poop off the cage and back into rage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macale lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Macale misses the target.
Macale is looking to slow Poop down with leg kicks.
Poop closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Macale lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Poop throws a looping overhand right but Macale ducks down to avoid it.
Poop takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Macale bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Poop's head.
Macale lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Macale.
Macale with a nice cross.
Macale throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Macale throws a sloppy head kick
and Poop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Macale.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macale fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Poop is out of range.
Tiao Macale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Macale.
Poop throws a lazy right hand but Macale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Macale misses with a body shot.
Poop is looking to chop away at Macale's legs.
Macale throws a solid leg kick but Poop takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Macale.
Macale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab from Macale.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macale connects with an inside leg kick.
Macale is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An inside leg kick from Macale misses.
Poop shoots in and gets a takedown into Macale's guard.
Macale manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Poop is looking to improve his position but Macale isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macale is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Macale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Macale keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poop listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Poop closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Macale quickly recovers to half guard.
Macale gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiao Macale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frekkas Poop's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Poop shoots in but Macale avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Poop tries to move into range but Macale moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Poop closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Macale controlling the position well.
Macale is pressing down on Poop's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Poop looking to sit in guard and control but Macale gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Macale decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macale cracks Poop with a good jab.
Macale throws an overhand right that lands on Poop's shoulder, as Poop tries to avoid the shot.
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.
Poop chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That kick from Macale tenderised Poop's leg. Poop is trying to keep his angry face on.
Macale throws a body kick that misses.
Tiao Macale is winning the standup battle so far.
Poop misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Macale counters with a good low kick that Poop was not able to check.
Macale connects with a body shot.
Macale misses with a body shot
letting Poop counter with a right hand.
Macale throws a jab but it's blocked by Poop.
Poop's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Macale lands with a good body shot.
Macale misses with an uppercut. Poop saw that one coming.
Poop misses with a straight left.
Macale throws a right and a left that Poop avoids nicely.
Poop lands a glancing blow to the side of Macale's head.
Poop misses with a hook to the body
and Macale counters with a head kick. That will keep Poop thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Poop tries for a takedown but Macale sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macale connects with a good right hand that stumbles Poop. Poop circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Poop throws a body kick that misses.
Macale throws a shot from downtown. Poop moves away and avoids it.
Macale misses with a jab to the body
and Poop counters with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Macale is predictable there
and Poop counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Poop defending well as Macale loads up on a big left hand.
Macale slips a straight right by Poop.
Macale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poop misses with a body shot.
Macale throws a leg kick but Poop sees it coming and moves out of range.
Macale throws a shot to the body.
Macale looks to land a left hand but Poop moved out of range nicely.
Poop shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Poop was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Poop controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poop is trying to control here but Macale has managed to regain half guard.
Poop is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Poop throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Poop is looking to take a break and control but Macale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Tiao Macale will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frekkas Poop's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Poop moves away from the strike by Macale.
Poop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Macale was well out of range. Poor timing from Poop.
Macale fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Poop on the side of the head.
Tiao Macale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poop fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Macale sprawls well initially but Poop persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Macale blocking the ground and pound attempt from Poop.
Macale blocking the ground and pound attempt from Poop.
Macale is trying to get back to full guard.
Macale wants to control but Poop is keeping busy.
Poop perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macale keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Poop throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Poop not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Macale keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Poop is keen to just control but Macale is a slippery customer.
Poop looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Macale with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Macale is refusing to be controlled, as Poop sits in half guard.
Poop might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Macale kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Poop slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Poop wants to control but Macale is keeping him busy.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Frekkas Poop hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A big left from Macale misses.
Macale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Macale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Macale connects with a single shot there.
Poop paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Macale takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good standup being displayed there by Macale as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poop does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A telegraphed right hand from Poop misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Macale darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Poop dodges the punch combination from Macale.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Macale 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 Poop has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Poop and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Macale throws a sloppy head kick and Poop moves out of range easily.
Frekkas Poop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poop misses the jab.
Poop missing with a left hand there. Macale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Macale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Macale finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Macale throws the left hand but Poop avoids the punch easily.
Poop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Macale. Poop does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Poop blocks a low kick nicely.
Macale misses with a jab to the body
and Macale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Macale throws a series of strikes that have Poop backpedaling.
Macale sizes up Poop with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tiao Macale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poop misses with an attempted mid kick.
Macale takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Macale is looking to slow Poop down with leg kicks.
Poop throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Macale misses with an uppercut. Poop saw that one coming.
Poop changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Macale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poop takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Poop misses the jab.
Poop misses with a shot to the body
and Macale counters with a body kick that stops Poop in his tracks momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frekkas Poop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Macale 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
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 Mike The Meth Addict (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teuvo Loman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Meth Addict's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lava Lava by Boys Noize. Loman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Christiansands by Tricky. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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194 lbs
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192 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike The Meth Addict!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Teuvo Loman!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Loman.
The Meth Addict missing with a left hand there. Loman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Loman wants to land a leg kick but The Meth Addict is out of range.
Loman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Meth Addict cracks a nice hook into Loman's ribs.
Loman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Meth Addict digs a good hook to Loman's body.
Horrible takedown by Loman or perhaps it was just good defense by The Meth Addict which made him look bad.
A clash of legs there as The Meth Addict blocks the low kick.
Loman misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Loman.
The Meth Addict thuds a left hand into Loman's body.
The Meth Addict jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good shot there by The Meth Addict.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Meth Addict looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Loman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Meth Addict checks the leg kick.
The Meth Addict throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Meth Addict.
Loman slips under a jab.
The Meth Addict uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loman.
The Meth Addict swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Meth Addict swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Loman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Meth Addict chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Loman can pounce on him.
Loman is looking to clinch but The Meth Addict is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Loman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Loman moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from The Meth Addict.
The Meth Addict is trying to break free.
The Meth Addict breaks from the clinch.
A big left from The Meth Addict misses.
Loman falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Meth Addict counters with a two punch combo.
The Meth Addict looks to land a combination. Loman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Meth Addict fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Loman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Meth Addict counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Meth Addict throws a looping overhand right but Loman ducks down to avoid it.
Mike The Meth Addict is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Loman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Loman 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.
Loman looking to ground and pound but The Meth Addict is blocking nicely.
Loman raining down shots from the mount!
Loman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for The Meth Addict because Loman loaded up on that one.
Loman landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loman lands a big elbow.
Loman lands a heavy elbow.
Loman landing strikes from the mount and The Meth Addict is in trouble!
Loman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… The Meth Addict is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by The Meth Addict and Loman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The Meth Addict managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Loman.
Loman wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Meth Addict keeps working.
The Meth Addict is trying to control Loman's posture but Loman avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Meth Addict is looking for a sweep.
Loman tries to move to mount but The Meth Addict blocks the move with his legs.
Loman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Loman.
The Meth Addict dodges the ground and pound from Loman.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Meth Addict is working to avoid the ground and pound but Loman connects with a decent elbow.
Loman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused The Meth Addict some visible discomfort.
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 Mike The Meth Addict will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Meth Addict moves out of range of the leg kick from Loman.
A jab from The Meth Addict misses.
The Meth Addict throws a jab when Loman was well out of range.
Loman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Loman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. The Meth Addict did well to prevent Loman getting side control.
Loman is keen to just control but The Meth Addict is a slippery customer.
Loman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Meth Addict on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Meth Addict tries to get out of the position.
The Meth Addict is trying to control but can't.
Loman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The Meth Addict is staying active underneath Loman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Loman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Loman looks to land a strike but The Meth Addict avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Loman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Loman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The Meth Addict working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Loman.
Loman is stalling in the full guard.
Loman thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loman stands and throws The Meth Addict's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Loman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Loman misses with the ground and pound.
Loman taking a breather here.
An elbow from Loman crashes against the mat.
Loman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Loman is putting a hurting on The Meth Addict here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Meth Addict has escaped the position, nice work there.
Loman is trying to ground and pound but The Meth Addict uses the momentary lack of control by Loman to regain half guard.
Loman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Meth Addict defending well though.
Loman trying to control the action but The Meth Addict is working from the bottom.
Loman is taking a breather. The Meth Addict says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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.
Loman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Loman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Meth Addict defending well though.
Loman trying to control the action but The Meth Addict is working from the bottom.
Loman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Teuvo Loman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Loman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Loman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Loman throwing shots but The Meth Addict is blocking nicely.
Loman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Meth Addict's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teuvo Loman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The Meth Addict throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Meth Addict scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Loman doesn't seem bothered though.
Loman throws a leg kick that misses.
Loman cracks the inside of The Meth Addict's front leg.
Loman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Loman tries to throw a body punch but The Meth Addict avoids it by throwing Loman back against the cage.
Loman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Meth Addict avoids it.
Loman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The Meth Addict takes a shot to the head.
Loman throws a knee to the head but misses.
The Meth Addict blocking some punches.
Loman lands an elbow just above The Meth Addict 's eye.
The Meth Addict goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Meth Addict avoids the elbow strike from Loman, against the cage.
Loman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Meth Addict is defending well for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Meth Addict.
Loman drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Meth Addict pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Meth Addict walks into a straight right hand from Loman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Loman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Meth Addict keeping moving, preventing Loman from controlling successfully.
Loman throwing strikes but missing.
Loman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Loman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loman throwing strikes but missing.
Loman stays in close to The Meth Addict's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Loman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Meth Addict keeping full guard, as Loman tries to pass.
Loman trying to control the position from guard on top but The Meth Addict is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Teuvo Loman.
Loman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Loman is trying to control. The Meth Addict wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Loman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Loman with the ground and pound but The Meth Addict uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The Meth Addict knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Loman on the ground.
The Meth Addict has momentary wrist control but Loman slips an elbow through the middle.
The Meth Addict keeping moving, preventing Loman from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loman is pushing down on The Meth Addict's leg trying to pass to half guard. The Meth Addict is fighting to maintain full guard but Loman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Loman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Loman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Loman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Meth Addict is trying to control but can't.
Loman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teuvo Loman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Loman 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teuvo Loman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fuzzy Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Djordje Petrovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrovic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Karadjordje Petrovicu . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
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197 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fuzzy Bear!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Djordje Petrovic!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrovic throws the left hand but Bear avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Petrovic does it's job there.
Bear takes one to the chin there.
Petrovic with a hook.
Petrovic tries to clinch up.
Petrovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Petrovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Bear is just out of range.
Bear lands a nice shot that snaps Petrovic's head back.
Petrovic takes a swing at Bear's ribcage but misses.
Bear circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petrovic throws a leg kick but Bear sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A lazy left from Petrovic finds it's target.
Bear shoots in for a takedown but Petrovic shows good takedown defense.
Petrovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovic throws a looping overhand right but Bear ducks down to avoid it.
Petrovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Petrovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bear misses with a low kick.
Djordje Petrovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bear throws a head kick that misses.
Petrovic throws a hook to the side of Bear's head but Bear sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bear showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrovic.
Bear really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Petrovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Petrovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bear was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrovic.
Petrovic jabs at Bear's body.
Bear uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petrovic has time to react.
Bear shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petrovic sprawls well. Petrovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bear gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Petrovic.
Petrovic misses with a wild body shot.
Bear throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Petrovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Bear ducks under a wild hook from Petrovic.
Petrovic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bear counters with a nice leg kick.
Petrovic works Bear's body with a nice hook.
Petrovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bear.
Bear throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Petrovic misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Petrovic misses its intended target.
Petrovic tries to clinch but Bear moves out of range.
Petrovic avoids a kick to the body.
Petrovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Petrovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Petrovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bear throws the kick towards the body but Petrovic avoids it.
Bear tries a head kick but it misses.
Bear chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrovic can pounce on him.
Bear keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bear goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Petrovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bear scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear throws a wild body kick that Petrovic sees coming a mile off.
Petrovic swings for the body but Bear moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Petrovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Petrovic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bear takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bear lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petrovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bear paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bear avoids the body shot from Petrovic.
Bear attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bear takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bear shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrovic sprawls well. He's pushed Bear's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fuzzy Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bear takes one to the side of the head.
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 Fuzzy Bear will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Petrovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Bear is just out of range.
Fuzzy Bear is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrovic throws a head kick that misses
and Bear counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Petrovic.
Petrovic throws a leg kick but Bear sees it coming and moves out of range.
Petrovic avoids the body shot from Bear.
A slow jab from Petrovic misses its intended target.
Petrovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bear sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Petrovic misses its intended target.
Petrovic connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovic avoids the body shot from Bear.
Petrovic lands with a nice body punch.
Bear dodges the punch combination from Petrovic.
Bear catches Petrovic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fuzzy Bear is winning the standup battle so far.
Bear keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bear paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petrovic lands with a shot to the body.
Bear keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrovic.
Bear throws a leg kick
and Petrovic counters with a thumping low kick.
A good leg kick by Petrovic.
Petrovic misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Petrovic.
Petrovic misses with a body shot.
Bear avoids the head kick by Petrovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear takes one on the button.
Petrovic lands with a good body shot.
Petrovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bear lands with a shot to the body.
Bear on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bear throws a leg kick that is checked
and Petrovic counters with an inside leg kick.
Bear looks for a takedown but Petrovic sprawls well.
Petrovic throws a right and a left that Bear avoids nicely.
Petrovic throws a push kick but Bear slaps the foot to one side.
Petrovic misses with a body shot.
Petrovic throws a leg kick
and Bear counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bear throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petrovic.
Petrovic feints and then cracks Bear's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bear down.
Bear shoots in for a takedown but Petrovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bear manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Petrovic throws a shot from downtown. Bear moves away and avoids it.
Petrovic throws a lazy right hand but Bear sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrovic lunges at Bear with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bear's hand.
Petrovic tries to bum rush Bear with a series of wild strikes but Bear uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bear misses with a looping right.
Petrovic misses with a looping left.
Petrovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrovic misses with a combination
and Bear counters with a head kick that drops Petrovic!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Petrovic being controlled here, momentarily.
Bear will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Petrovic uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A lazy left from Bear finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrovic throws a leg kick
and Bear counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bear misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrovic misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fuzzy Bear dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Petrovic is looking to clinch but Bear is avoiding it.
Bear feints and then cracks Petrovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petrovic down.
Bear looks to land a combination. Petrovic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bear bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bear throws the kick towards the body but Petrovic avoids it.
Petrovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bear fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petrovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bear is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bear tries to bum rush Petrovic with a series of wild strikes but Petrovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petrovic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bear counters with a straight right hand.
Petrovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bear's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Petrovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrovic misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovic connects with a leg kick. Bear looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bear rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bear pivots, looking for a leg kick but Petrovic is out of range and Bear settles back down.
Bear keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bear is looking to land body kicks.
Bear throws a head kick but Petrovic moves out of range.
Bear looks for the body kick but Petrovic saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrovic misses the target.
Petrovic cracks a nice hook into Bear's ribs.
Petrovic jabs at Bear's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrovic.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrovic.
Djordje Petrovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Bear blocks the low kick.
Petrovic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A clash of legs there as Bear blocks the low kick.
Petrovic wants to clinch but Bear slips to the side
and Bear counters with a nice uppercut.
Bear is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bear misses with a leg kick
and Petrovic counters with a big head kick but Bear shrugs it off.
Petrovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrovic cracks a nice hook into Bear's ribs.
Bear walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Petrovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Petrovic misses with a body shot.
Bear slips a straight right by Petrovic.
Bear slips a straight right by Petrovic.
Petrovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrovic throws a body punch but Bear moves out of range.
Petrovic thuds a left hand into Bear's body.
Bear throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Petrovic tries to clinch up but Bear circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petrovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bear throws a low kick but it's checked well by Petrovic.
Petrovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bear tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrovic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bear counters with a head kick that drops Petrovic!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bear slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bear postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Petrovic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bear, into his guard.
Bear looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fuzzy Bear clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bear 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 Petrovic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Petrovic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bear misses with a low kick.
Bear gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petrovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bear has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petrovic throws a lazy right hand but Bear sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bear throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bear shoots in for a takedown but Petrovic shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bear counters with an inside leg kick.
Petrovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrovic feints and then cracks Bear's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bear down.
Bear moves out of range of the body kick from Petrovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bear shoots in for a double leg but Petrovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A slow jab from Petrovic misses its intended target.
Bear ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrovic moves away.
Petrovic works the jab nicely.
Bear throws a leg kick that misses.
Bear throws a leg kick but Petrovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bear misses with a low kick.
Petrovic lands a jab to the nose.
A jab lands there for Petrovic.
Bear thows a body kick. Petrovic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Petrovic throws a hook but Bear avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bear misses with a leg kick
and Petrovic counters with a leg kick.
Bear doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Petrovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petrovic misses the shot to the body.
Bear with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petrovic scores with a head kick.
Petrovic misses with a head kick.
Petrovic slips a straight right by Bear.
Bear avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrovic misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic checks a leg kick.
Petrovic misses with a body punch
and Bear counters with a nice low kick that buckles Petrovic's knee momentarily.
Bear on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Petrovic, right into the meat.
Petrovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice uppercut there from Petrovic.
Bear fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petrovic.
Petrovic lands a really nice looking cross but Bear seems unphased.
Bear fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Petrovic is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bear misses with the body kick
and Petrovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bear shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrovic but Petrovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fuzzy Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bear lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear motions for Petrovic to come forward. Bear throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petrovic misses with a straight left.
Bear misses with a kick to the body.
Petrovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Petrovic blocks a head kick by Bear.
Bear misses with a wild combination.
Bear stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bear walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Petrovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Bear does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fuzzy Bear had his way with Djordje Petrovic in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bear takes one to the chin there.
Petrovic lands a nice hook to Bear's body. Bear takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petrovic blocks a head kick by Bear.
Petrovic slips under a jab.
Petrovic misses with a combination
and Bear counters with an outside leg kick.
Bear scores with a jab. Petrovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A low kick from Bear is predictable there
and Petrovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bear misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Petrovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bear.
Petrovic throws the left hand but Bear avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear throws a nice looking combination but Petrovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bear throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bear looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Petrovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bear counters with a nice leg kick.
Petrovic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bear is out of range and Petrovic settles back down.
Petrovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bear.
A clash of legs there as Petrovic blocks the low kick.
Bear takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Petrovic cracks Bear with an open hand slap.
Bear shoots in for a takedown but Petrovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bear walks into a left hand.
Petrovic needs to keep his hands up - Bear had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bear throws a half hearted mid kick.
Petrovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bear.
Petrovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrovic thows a leg kick but Bear checks it
and Bear counters with a slapping leg kick.
Petrovic throws a jab when Bear was well out of range.
Djordje Petrovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A chopping leg kick lands by Bear.
Petrovic thows a leg kick but Bear checks it
and Bear counters with a straight right hand.
Bear fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bear's sensitive parts.
Petrovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bear moves away.
Bear fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Petrovic is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Petrovic misses with a body kick.
Bear misses with a takedown attempt - Petrovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fuzzy Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bear's calf.
Petrovic throws a head kick that misses
and Bear makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Petrovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrovic looks to land a right hand but Bear moved out of range.
Petrovic throws a head kick that misses.
Petrovic throws a sloppy head kick
and Bear counters with a solid body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic connects with a right hand. Bear shakes it off.
Bear fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petrovic.
Petrovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bear.
Bear is looking to slow Petrovic down with leg kicks.
Bear throws a body punch but Petrovic moves out of range.
Bear tries a low kick but Petrovic avoids it.
Petrovic throws a lazy head kick
and Bear counters with an outside leg kick.
Fuzzy Bear is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bear connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bear.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bear throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
Bear scores with a nice head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fuzzy Bear showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bear, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:46
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fuzzy Bear!
Fuzzy Bear retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Kronburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and He Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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12 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shawn Kronburger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, He Man!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Man.
Man fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kronburger checks it well.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kronburger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kronburger avoids the head kick by Man.
Man connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kronburger looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Jab by Kronburger.
Nice defenses there by Man.
Kronburger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
A slow jab from Kronburger misses its intended target.
Man moves out of range as Kronburger strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Kronburger misses the target.
Man tries to work over Kronburger's front leg with a kick but Kronburger checks it.
A jab from Man misses.
Kronburger dips to his left and cracks Man with an uppercut!
Man throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Man staying out of range there.
Kronburger missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man moves out of range as Kronburger strikes.
Kronburger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kronburger.
Kronburger jabs Man to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kronburger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kronburger is able to avoid easily.
Man misses with a low kick.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kronburger.
Man misses with a body kick.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Kronburger throws a one two combo.
Man throws a head kick but Kronburger moves out of range.
Man attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Kronburger misses.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Kronburger.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Man.
A telegraphed right hand from Kronburger misses the target.
Kronburger blocks a low kick nicely.
Kronburger misses with an uppercut.
Man throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kronburger just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger connects with a single shot there.
Kronburger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Man's hands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat.
Kronburger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
He Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kronburger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Man throws a head kick but Kronburger moves out of range.
Man bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kronburger lands a nice shot to the body.
Kronburger misses with a looping right.
Kronburger throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kronburger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kronburger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kronburger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Man blocks a jab.
Kronburger misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Man.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man thumps Kronburger with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger checks a low kick from Man.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Kronburger lands a lovely overhand right.
Kronburger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kronburger misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat.
Man throws a series of punches but Kronburger moves out of range.
Kronburger is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Man.
Man looks for the body kick but Kronburger saw that one coming.
Kronburger 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.
Man slips a straight right by Kronburger.
A slow jab from Kronburger misses its intended target.
Man with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Man slips under a jab from Kronburger.
Man pushes Kronburger away with a front kick.
Man connects with a high kick.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Kronburger moves out of range easily.
Kronburger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kronburger. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Man lands with a straight right. Kronburger didn't see that one coming.
Man throws a nice head kick!
Man scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kronburger to score with a decent uppercut.
Man lands a jab-cross combination.
Man avoids the body shot from Kronburger.
A slapping body kick lands there for Man.
Man thuds a left hand into Kronburger's body.
The crowd cheers as Man lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kronburger doesn't seem phased though.
Kronburger throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Kronburger looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man scores with a nice body kick.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Man looks to land a body kick but Kronburger moved away.
Kronburger lands with a shot to the body.
Man connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
He Man dominated that round.
That's time! Kronburger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kronburger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kronburger throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Kronburger scores with a jab. Man acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Man pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kronburger is out of range and Man settles back down.
Kronburger connects with a body shot that sends Man's belly button to the back.
A big right from Kronburger misses.
Man throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Man.
A good leg kick by Man.
Man fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kronburger.
Man lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kronburger lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Man backs up against the cage.
Kronburger throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Man cracks Kronburger with a good jab.
Kronburger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man throws a leg kick but Kronburger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kronburger moves out of range as Man throws a body kick.
Jab, jab by Kronburger - just one landing.
Man throws a low kick but Kronburger moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronburger scores with a jab.
Man takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Man takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Man.
Man lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kronburger misses with a looping right.
Man scores with a spinning back kick!
Man looks to land a combination but Kronburger avoids it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat.
Kronburger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Man lands a high kick!
He Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kronburger blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kronburger. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man misses with a jab, cross combination.
Man lands a jab to the nose.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Kronburger.
Kronburger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Kronburger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kronburger checks a low kick from Man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Kronburger.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Kronburger moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Kronburger misses.
Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kronburger.
Kronburger lands with an overhand left.
Man has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kronburger finds it's way round the side to connect with Man's head.
Kronburger slips a jab from Man.
Kronburger moves out of range of the body kick.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Kronburger.
Man defending well as Kronburger loads up on a big left hand.
Kronburger loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Kronburger misses with a series of wild punches.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man feints and then cracks Kronburger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kronburger down.
Kronburger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kronburger misses with an uppercut.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man's corner calls for a 1-2. Man obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kronburger ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Man plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kronburger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kronburger lands a head shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Man throws a front kick aimed at Kronburger's knee but Kronburger avoids it well.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Man misses with a body kick.
Kronburger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kronburger.
Kronburger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kronburger connects with a single shot there.
Kronburger misses with a straight left.
Man throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kronburger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Man blocks a jab.
Kronburger lands a nice looking body shot.
Kronburger throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Man has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kronburger scores with a jab to the head.
Kronburger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Man's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Man.
Man is looking to slow Kronburger down with leg kicks.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kronburger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man clobbers Kronburger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Man misses with a straight right.
Kronburger throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
Man avoids the body shot from Kronburger.
Man's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kronburger under the eye.
Kronburger misses the jab.
A combination from Man does no damage.
Kronburger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick from Man.
Man changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Man throws a push kick but Kronburger slaps the foot to one side.
Kronburger will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kronburger digs a good body shot into Man's ribs.
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 Shawn Kronburger will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kronburger throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Kronburger jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kronburger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kronburger throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Kronburger.
Kronburger thows a body shot but no joy.
Kronburger misses with a body punch
and Man counters with a left and a right that stings Kronburger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man.
Kronburger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Man throws a leg kick which misses Kronburger's front leg but catches the back leg as Kronburger tries to avoid it.
That kick from Man tenderised Kronburger's leg. Kronburger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kronburger. That did some damage!
Man misses with a hook to the body
letting Kronburger counter with a right hand.
Kronburger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Man throws a head kick but Kronburger moves out of range.
Man throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kronburger throws a big shot that misses.
Man misses with a body kick.
Man defending well as Kronburger loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronburger avoids the head kick by Man.
Kronburger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man.
Kronburger misses with a series of wild punches.
Kronburger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the body from Kronburger misses
and Man counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kronburger throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Man throws a low kick but Kronburger moves out of range easily.
Man moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kronburger throws a big shot that misses.
Kronburger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kronburger thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Kronburger misses.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Kronburger.
Man scores with a jab.
A jab from Kronburger finds it's way through Man's defenses.
Man lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Man misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kronburger looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Man throws the kick towards the body but Kronburger avoids it.
Man misses with a leg kick.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Kronburger.
Man lands with a slapping head kick.
Kronburger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Man's head backwards.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Man digs a good body shot into Kronburger's ribs.
Man throws a body kick that misses.
Man fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Man slips under a jab.
Kronburger throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man is looking to slow Kronburger down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kronburger moves out of range as Man throws a body kick.
That kick from Man tenderised Kronburger's leg. Kronburger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Man scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Man connects with a solid leg kick.
Man tries to land a front kick but Kronburger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick from Man misses.
Kronburger tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kronburger slips a jab and a cross from Man.
Man throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kronburger.
Man throws a lazy head kick
and Kronburger counters with a nice uppercut.
Man throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kronburger blocks the body kick.
Kronburger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kronburger scores with a jab.
Man feints and then cracks Kronburger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kronburger down.
Man is looking to land body kicks.
Kronburger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kronburger throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Kronburger lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Man backs up against the cage.
Man lands a front kick.
Man throws a head kick but Kronburger moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man scores with a nice body kick.
Donk. Man catches Kronburger right on the button with a cross.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kronburger.
Man slips a jab from Kronburger.
Man swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kronburger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man misses with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man.
A telegraphed right hand from Kronburger misses the target.
Man with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kronburger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Man fakes the leg kick and cracks Kronburger in the body.
Man scores with a decent looking hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kronburger. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kronburger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Man lands a right hook to the body.
Man digs a good body shot into Kronburger's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
He Man really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Man scores with a spinning back kick!
Man throws a leg kick which misses Kronburger's front leg but catches the back leg as Kronburger tries to avoid it.
A big left from Kronburger misses.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kronburger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man.
Man throws a nice head kick!
Man cracks Kronburger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kronburger avoids the head kick by Man.
Man throws a leg kick that misses.
Man slips under a jab from Kronburger.
Kronburger misses with a straight right.
Man connects with a nice looking jab.
Man lands with a slapping head kick.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kronburger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
Kronburger misses with an uppercut.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kronburger.
Kronburger throws a sloppy body shot
and Man counters with a nice leg kick.
Man staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man tries to land a leg kick but Kronburger saw it coming and moves away.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Kronburger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Man takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Man misses with a kick to the body.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kronburger.
Man throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kronburger's head.
Man looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kronburger avoids a kick to the body.
Man slips under a jab.
Man throws a head kick that Kronburger semi-blocks.
A big left from Kronburger misses.
Kronburger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Man throws a nice head kick!
Kronburger 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.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kronburger.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Kronburger. That snapped Man's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Man throws a nice looking combination but Kronburger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Kronburger.
Kronburger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Man.
Kronburger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kronburger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Kronburger looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Kronburger.
Man throws a head kick but Kronburger moves out of range.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kronburger moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Kronburger misses the target.
Kronburger misses with a wild body shot.
Man throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kronburger.
Man takes one to the side of the head.
Kronburger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kronburger lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kronburger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Man tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kronburger is able to avoid easily.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid leg kick lands there for Man.
Kronburger throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kronburger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Kronburger misses with a straight left.
Man misses with a head kick.
A lazy left from Kronburger finds it's target.
Man lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Man tries to score with a low kick but Kronburger moves his leg out of the way.
A thudding body kick lands there by Man!
Kronburger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Man looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with a double jab
and Kronburger counters with a right hand to the body.
Kronburger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Man moves out of range as Kronburger strikes.
Nice cross by Man.
Man connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kronburger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man throws out a leg kick but Kronburger moves out of range and Man only half commits.
Man throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man connects with a leg kick. Kronburger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kronburger misses the target.
Kronburger misses with a body shot.
Kronburger blocks a head kick by Man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronburger misses with a looping right.
Kronburger misses with a straight right.
Man jabs at Kronburger's body.
Man does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow Kronburger down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
He Man dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kronburger 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.
Man staying out of range there.
Kronburger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Man doesn't seem bothered though.
Kronburger misses with a straight right.
Kronburger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Kronburger.
Kronburger throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Kronburger misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Kronburger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man swings for the body but Kronburger moves out of range.
Kronburger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Man bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kronburger's head backwards.
Kronburger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Man on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kronburger connects with a crisp jab.
Kronburger checks a low kick from Man.
Kronburger misses the shot to the body.
Man attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kronburger connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kronburger checks a low kick from Man.
Kronburger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kronburger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kronburger throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Man lands a nice looking body kick.
Kronburger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Man.
Man defending well as Kronburger loads up on a big left hand.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Man.
Man scores with a head kick. Kronburger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kronburger lands a slapping body shot.
Nice shot lands for Man.
Kronburger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Man does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Man walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Kronburger is just out of range.
Kronburger moves out of range of the body kick.
Shawn Kronburger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger thows a body shot but no joy.
Kronburger lands a lovely overhand right.
Kronburger avoids the head kick by Man.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Man.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Kronburger's shoulder, as Kronburger tries to avoid the shot.
Kronburger checks a leg kick nicely.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Man lands a front kick.
Man lands a head kick!
Man shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kronburger misses with a body punch
and Man counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kronburger is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Man scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Man throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man misses with a head kick.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kronburger throws out the jab.
Man swings for the body but Kronburger moves out of range.
A low kick from Man misses
and Kronburger counters with a nice body shot.
Man cracks the inside of Kronburger's front leg.
Man throws a leg kick which misses Kronburger's front leg but catches the back leg as Kronburger tries to avoid it.
Man slips a jab from Kronburger.
Man scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kronburger in his tracks.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kronburger throws out the jab.
Man walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kronburger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kronburger blocks a head kick by Man.
Man connects with a leg kick. Kronburger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kronburger throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Kronburger misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Man lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kronburger takes a step back to recover.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
He Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kronburger misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Man misses with a kick to the body.
Man misses with a low kick.
Man jabs Kronburger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Man throws a head kick but Kronburger moves out of range.
Kronburger jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A cross from Kronburger lands.
Man swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Kronburger moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danga de danga de dang - Man scores with a four punch combination!
Kronburger avoids the head kick by Man.
Man throws a low kick, looking for Kronburger's leg but Kronburger calmly moves out of range.
Kronburger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
He Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Man 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... He Man!
He Man is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santeri Norzu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norzu comes to the cage accompanied by Anekdoten - Karelia. Seppo Taalasmaa has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Santeri Norzu's chin.
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163 lbs
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167 lbs
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Norzu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seppo Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taalasmaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taalasmaa scores with a takedown into Norzu's guard.
Norzu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taalasmaa trying to control but Norzu is working from the bottom.
Norzu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Norzu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Norzu controlling the position.
Norzu keeping moving, preventing Taalasmaa from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Taalasmaa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taalasmaa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Norzu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa throws a big right hand that misses.
Norzu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Norzu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taalasmaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Norzu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norzu wants to sweep here but Taalasmaa controlling him for the moment.
Taalasmaa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taalasmaa throws and elbow that misses. Norzu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taalasmaa's guard. Nice move by Norzu!
Norzu trying to control but Taalasmaa is working from the bottom.
Norzu preventing the sweep.
Taalasmaa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taalasmaa 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.
Norzu trying to control the position from guard on top but Taalasmaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norzu content to stall in guard here.
Taalasmaa is pulling down on Norzu's head to control his posture.
Taalasmaa trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taalasmaa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Santeri Norzu.
Taalasmaa moves out of range of the leg kick from Norzu.
Norzu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norzu throws a leg kick that misses.
Taalasmaa misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Norzu.
Taalasmaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norzu.
Norzu misses with a wild combination.
Taalasmaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Norzu slips a straight right by Taalasmaa.
Norzu throws a hook but Taalasmaa blocks it.
Norzu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taalasmaa walks into a stiff left hand from Norzu.
Taalasmaa shoots in and drives through. Norzu sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throws a lazy right hand but Norzu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norzu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Norzu lands with a nice body kick.
Norzu swings for the body but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
Norzu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taalasmaa looks gassed!
Norzu misses with a body shot
and Taalasmaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taalasmaa lands a body shot.
Taalasmaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norzu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norzu throws a head kick that half lands.
Norzu pushes Taalasmaa away with a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norzu lands a leg kick that knocks Taalasmaa off balance momentarily.
Norzu lands a lovely overhand right.
Norzu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Taalasmaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norzu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santeri Norzu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Norzu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Norzu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Norzu scores with a head kick.
Taalasmaa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Norzu pinned against the cage. Norzu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taalasmaa slips under a jab from Norzu.
Taalasmaa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Taalasmaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Norzu counter with a right hand.
Norzu throws a wild body kick that Taalasmaa sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Taalasmaa does it's job there.
Norzu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Seppo Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norzu misses with a low kick.
Santeri Norzu is winning the standup battle so far.
Taalasmaa throws out a loose jab but Norzu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taalasmaa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Norzu.
Taalasmaa is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norzu throws a leg kick but Taalasmaa checks it.
A big left from Taalasmaa misses.
Norzu misses with an uppercut.
Norzu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Norzu but Norzu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Norzu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Norzu throws a big shot that misses.
Norzu looks to land a right hand but Taalasmaa moved out of range.
Norzu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Taalasmaa checks it well.
Taalasmaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norzu ducks under a wild hook from Taalasmaa.
Norzu moves out of range as Taalasmaa strikes.
Norzu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Norzu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norzu fails to land with a series of punches.
Norzu misses with a low kick as Taalasmaa jumps back.
Taalasmaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Taalasmaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norzu was well out of range. Poor timing from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Norzu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santeri Norzu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Taalasmaa.
Norzu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taalasmaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Taalasmaa shoots in and drives through. Norzu sprawls well.
Norzu checks a leg kick.
Norzu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Norzu misses with a straight right.
Norzu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taalasmaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santeri Norzu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taalasmaa throws the left hand but Norzu avoids the punch easily.
Taalasmaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norzu was well out of range. Poor timing from Taalasmaa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norzu lands a lovely overhand right.
Norzu throws a right and a left that Taalasmaa avoids nicely.
Norzu throws the left hand but Taalasmaa avoids the punch easily.
Norzu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Taalasmaa misses with an uppercut. Norzu saw that one coming.
Norzu scoring well with a low kick there.
Taalasmaa throws a shot from downtown. Norzu moves away and avoids it.
Taalasmaa is looking to score with low kicks.
Taalasmaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Norzu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa moves forwards but Norzu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taalasmaa throws a hook to the side of Norzu's head but Norzu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taalasmaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Norzu lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa takes a swing at Norzu's ribcage but misses.
Norzu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taalasmaa looks to land a right hand but Norzu moved out of range.
Norzu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taalasmaa misses with a double jab.
Norzu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taalasmaa can do to turn this around?
Norzu throws a low kick but Taalasmaa moves out of range easily.
Norzu thows a leg kick but Taalasmaa checks it
and Taalasmaa counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norzu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Taalasmaa trying to control here.
Taalasmaa is looking for a sweep. Norzu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norzu trying to mount his opponent but Taalasmaa defends it.
Norzu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santeri Norzu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A low kick from Norzu is predictable there
and Taalasmaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norzu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taalasmaa lands with a good body shot.
Taalasmaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Taalasmaa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Norzu avoids it really well and circles away.
Norzu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Norzu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taalasmaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norzu misses with a straight left.
Norzu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Taalasmaa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Norzu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Norzu is looking to chop away at Taalasmaa's legs.
Taalasmaa takes a swing at Norzu's ribcage but misses.
Norzu misses with an uppercut. Taalasmaa saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norzu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taalasmaa tried to score with a low kick but Norzu checks it.
Taalasmaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taalasmaa misses with a straight right.
Norzu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taalasmaa's calf.
Taalasmaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Norzu is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa lands with a good body shot.
Norzu misses with a wild body shot.
Norzu cracks Taalasmaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Taalasmaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norzu.
Norzu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taalasmaa.
Norzu misses with a wild body shot.
Taalasmaa avoids the head kick by Norzu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Taalasmaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taalasmaa avoids a kick to the body.
Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Taalasmaa is looking to work some ground and pound but Norzu has wrist control.
Taalasmaa is looking to work some ground and pound but Norzu has wrist control.
Taalasmaa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Norzu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taalasmaa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Taalasmaa throwing strikes but missing.
Norzu pulls Taalasmaa in close to his closed guard and prevents Taalasmaa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Norzu looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norzu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Norzu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taalasmaa throwing strikes from guard but Norzu blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taalasmaa trying to control but Norzu is working from the bottom.
Taalasmaa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Norzu's head.
Taalasmaa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Taalasmaa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norzu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taalasmaa is working Norzu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Taalasmaa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taalasmaa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Norzu dives on top into guard.
Taalasmaa working a defensive guard here.
Norzu trying to control but Taalasmaa is working from the bottom.
Taalasmaa trying to control the position here.
Taalasmaa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Norzu's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Taalasmaa really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Taalasmaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Norzu enables Taalasmaa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Norzu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Taalasmaa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taalasmaa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taalasmaa looking to sit in guard and control but Norzu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Taalasmaa is trying to control the position but Norzu postures up.
Taalasmaa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Seppo Taalasmaa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Norzu trying to control but Taalasmaa is working from the bottom.
Norzu is really struggling to control Taalasmaa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norzu stopping the sweep attempt from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Santeri Norzu has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Norzu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taalasmaa fails with a takedown attempt.
Taalasmaa misses with a straight right.
Jab by Norzu.
Taalasmaa misses the body punch
and Norzu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Taalasmaa with that takedown attempt.
Taalasmaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Norzu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Norzu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norzu connects with a leg kick. Taalasmaa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Norzu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taalasmaa. Taalasmaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A combination from Norzu does no damage.
Taalasmaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horrible takedown by Taalasmaa or perhaps it was just good defense by Norzu which made him look bad.
Santeri Norzu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa staying out of range there.
Norzu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Norzu thuds his right hand into Taalasmaa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Norzu throws a leg kick but Taalasmaa checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa missing with a left hand there. Norzu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Norzu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norzu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taalasmaa.
Norzu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taalasmaa is out of range.
Taalasmaa misses with a combination
and Norzu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taalasmaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norzu circles away quickly and effectively.
Norzu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Norzu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Taalasmaa connects with a body shot that sends Norzu's belly button to the back.
Norzu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taalasmaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norzu wants to land a leg kick but Taalasmaa is out of range.
A big right from Taalasmaa misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Norzu, right into the meat.
Nice body kick there by Norzu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norzu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Norzu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Norzu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Taalasmaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Norzu misses with a low kick.
Taalasmaa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Taalasmaa throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Norzu works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The fighters are battling for position here. Norzu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taalasmaa postures up in Norzu's guard and throws a big left but Norzu blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santeri Norzu had his way with Seppo Taalasmaa in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Norzu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Norzu cracks a nice hook into Taalasmaa's ribs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taalasmaa is defended easily by Norzu.
Taalasmaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Norzu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Taalasmaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taalasmaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Norzu throws a head kick that misses.
Norzu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Norzu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taalasmaa. Taalasmaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taalasmaa is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Norzu, right into the meat.
Taalasmaa slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa moves in looking to clinch but Norzu pushes him off.
Norzu throws a head kick but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
Norzu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taalasmaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norzu was well out of range. Poor timing from Taalasmaa.
A clash of legs there as Taalasmaa blocks the low kick.
Norzu staying out of range there.
Norzu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taalasmaa.
Norzu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taalasmaa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taalasmaa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Norzu to counter with a crisp jab.
Santeri Norzu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Taalasmaa.
Norzu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Taalasmaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Taalasmaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norzu.
Norzu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taalasmaa.
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.
Taalasmaa ducks under a wild hook from Norzu.
Norzu connects with a jab.
Norzu misses with an uppercut. Taalasmaa saw that one coming.
Taalasmaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taalasmaa checks the leg kick.
Norzu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Norzu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Norzu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taalasmaa has a takedown stuffed.
Norzu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Taalasmaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norzu.
Taalasmaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Norzu misses
and Taalasmaa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Norzu's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norzu wants to sweep here but Taalasmaa controlling him for the moment.
Norzu is working hard here to advance position.
Norzu trying to keep a closed guard but Taalasmaa is proving a slippery customer.
Taalasmaa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Seppo Taalasmaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taalasmaa trying to control but Norzu is working from the bottom.
Norzu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Taalasmaa preventing the sweep.
Taalasmaa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taalasmaa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Norzu wants to sweep here but Taalasmaa controlling him for the moment.
Taalasmaa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Santeri Norzu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taalasmaa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norzu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taalasmaa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Norzu manages to get to full guard.
Taalasmaa throws a big right hand that misses.
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 Santeri Norzu.
I think Norzu 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santeri Norzu!
Santeri Norzu retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kosti Johannes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Lindros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johannes's entrance music is Raised Fist - Killing It. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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218 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kosti Johannes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Lindros!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johannes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lindros's sensitive parts.
Lindros misses with a body shot.
Johannes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johannes.
Lindros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Lindros.
Lindros takes one on the button.
Johannes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lindros will feel that in the morning.
Johannes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johannes avoids the head kick by Lindros.
Lindros misses with a two punch combination.
Johannes lands a two punch combo.
Johannes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johannes tries to clinch up but Lindros circles away and keeps his distance.
Lindros takes one on the button.
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!
Johannes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lindros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johannes slips under a jab from Lindros.
Johannes slips a straight right by Lindros.
Lindros lands a really nice looking cross but Johannes seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindros thows a body shot but no joy.
Johannes wants to clinch.
Lindros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johannes thumps Lindros with a low kick.
Lindros throws a sloppy body shot
and Johannes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johannes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lindros.
Lindros dodges the punch combination from Johannes.
Lindros jabs Johannes right on the nose. Johannes blinks but takes it well.
Lindros moves out of range of the strikes.
Johannes throws a push kick but Lindros slaps the foot to one side.
Lindros misses with a body shot
and Johannes counters with a leg kick.
Lindros throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johannes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindros misses with a few strikes there.
Johannes dips to his left and cracks Lindros with an uppercut!
Johannes swings for the body but Lindros moves out of range.
Johannes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid body kick from Johannes.
Lindros checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lindros throws a jab when Johannes was well out of range.
Lindros thows a body shot but no joy.
Lindros on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johannes just misses with a punch to the body.
Lindros blocks a head kick by Johannes.
Johannes tries to clinch but Lindros moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Johannes. That snapped Lindros's head back.
Johannes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lindros throws an overhand right that lands on Johannes's shoulder, as Johannes tries to avoid the shot.
Lindros misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johannes throws a head kick but Lindros moves out of range.
Lindros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johannes.
Lindros fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johannes is out of range.
Johannes slips a straight right by Lindros.
Johannes lands a jab-cross combination.
Lindros ducks under a wild hook from Johannes.
Johannes throws a leg kick which misses Lindros's front leg but catches the back leg as Lindros tries to avoid it.
Johannes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johannes ducks under a wild hook from Lindros.
Lindros walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lindros takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johannes misses with a body kick.
Johannes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lindros.
Lindros takes one to the side of the head.
Lindros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johannes.
Lindros throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johannes lands a leg kick that knocks Lindros off balance momentarily.
Lindros swats away the attempt to clinch by Johannes.
Lindros tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johannes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johannes lands with an uppercut that bounces Lindros off the cage and back into rage.
Johannes doesn't manage to clinch there - Lindros circles away.
Lindros on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johannes. Johannes obviously looking to wear him down.
Some wild striking there from Lindros.
Lindros misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lindros takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johannes tries to clinch but Lindros is having none of it.
Lindros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johannes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosti Johannes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johannes.
Lindros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johannes manages to avoid it.
Johannes just misses with a punch to the body.
Johannes tries to bum rush Lindros with a series of wild strikes but Lindros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lindros on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johannes. Johannes obviously looking to wear him down.
Johannes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lindros might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Johannes has got the better of the exchanges.
Lindros keeps the fight on the outside.
Johannes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lindros, pushing him back against the cage.
Johannes prevents a body shot from Lindros.
Lindros can't find room to land a body shot as Johannes controls the action.
Johannes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Johannes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lindros's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johannes is struggling to control the position.
A short left from Johannes.
Lindros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lindros working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johannes.
Lindros is trying to break free.
Johannes pushes Lindros back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lindros is breathing heavily.
Lindros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johannes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johannes pushes Lindros back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lindros has had enough of the clinch but Johannes keeps him there for the moment.
Johannes throws a punch but it's blocked by Lindros.
Lindros tries to work over Johannes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johannes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johannes lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Johannes.
Johannes lands a nice shot to the body.
Johannes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lindros.
Johannes lands a shoulder strike.
Johannes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lindros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johannes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johannes slows down the pace here.
Johannes cracks Lindros with a nice body shot.
Johannes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johannes lands with a right to the head.
Johannes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Johannes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johannes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johannes digs a right hand underneath Lindros's ribcage. Lindros let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Johannes.
Johannes digs a right hand into Lindros's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lindros's gas tank.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johannes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lindros is rocked!
Johannes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johannes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johannes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lindros is still on wobbly legs! Can Johannes finish him?
Johannes stalls.
Lindros seems to have recovered his senses.
Lindros struggles to land a body shot inside as Johannes controls his hands.
Lindros misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kosti Johannes.
Johannes wants to slow Lindros down by chopping away at his legs.
Lindros has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johannes.
Lindros throws a hook but Johannes avoids it easily.
Lindros throws a head kick that misses.
Lindros throws a hook but Johannes avoids it easily.
Johannes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lindros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lindros throws a hook but Johannes avoids it easily.
Johannes just misses with a punch to the body.
Johannes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lindros loads up on a big right hand but Johannes slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johannes misses with a low kick as Lindros jumps back.
Johannes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johannes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kosti Johannes is winning the standup battle so far.
Johannes lands a nice hook to Lindros's body. Lindros takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosti Johannes dominated that second round.
That's time! Johannes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johannes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lindros.
Lindros is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johannes.
Johannes swings for the body but Lindros moves out of range.
Johannes moves out of range of the strikes.
Johannes is looking to slow Lindros down with leg kicks.
Lindros takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lindros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johannes manages to avoid it.
Johannes defending well as Lindros loads up on a big left hand.
Lindros throws a body punch but Johannes moves out of range.
Lindros throws a hook but Johannes avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johannes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lindros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johannes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lindros throws a hook to the side of Johannes's head but Johannes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johannes stuns Lindros with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johannes scores with a leg kick.
Johannes clinches up against the cage.
Johannes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johannes.
Come on Lindros - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lindros takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good body shot from Johannes.
Johannes crunches a lovely knee into Lindros's ribcage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johannes.
Johannes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Johannes.
Johannes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lindros avoiding damage as Johannes throws knees to the body.
Johannes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Johannes lands with a light punch inside.
Johannes tries a knee to the head but Lindros blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johannes trying to land knees to the body.
Johannes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lindros backwards.
Johannes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johannes taking a breather.
Johannes missing with knees to the body.
Lindros throws a head punch that misses.
Lindros wants to stall.
Johannes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lindros misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Johannes.
Johannes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johannes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johannes is pushing Lindros up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short left from Johannes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johannes slows down the pace here.
Johannes misses with some punches.
Lindros presses Johannes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lindros cracks Johannes with a nice body shot.
Johannes trying to control the position but instead, Lindros has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johannes into the cage.
Lindros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johannes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lindros or not.
Lindros is trying to push Johannes away but Johannes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johannes stalling the fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johannes.
Johannes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kosti Johannes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindros being controlled against the cage.
Johannes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lindros backwards.
Johannes misses with a punch on the inside.
Lindros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johannes blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Johannes.
Johannes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lindros breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johannes forces Lindros back against the cage and clinches.
Johannes lands a left hand.
Lindros can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johannes.
Johannes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johannes prevents a body shot from Lindros.
A right hook to the body lands for Johannes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosti Johannes clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Johannes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lindros swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice jab there from Johannes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johannes, right into the meat.
Crunch! Johannes slams his shin into Lindros's torso.
Lindros misses with a hook. Johannes ducked under it nicely.
Lindros connects with a high kick.
Lindros wants to slow Johannes down by chopping away at his legs.
Johannes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johannes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lindros blocks a leg kick.
Lindros misses with a low kick.
Lindros misses with a wild body shot.
Lindros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johannes.
Lindros is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Johannes lands an overhand right.
Johannes takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johannes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lindros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Lindros.
Johannes prevents Lindros from breaking the clinch.
Johannes lands an uppercut.
Johannes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lindros tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johannes's elbow.
Lindros breaks from the clinch.
Johannes scoring well with a low kick there.
Johannes connects with a leg kick. Lindros looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Johannes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johannes doesn't manage to clinch there - Lindros circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Johannes.
Nice uppercut lands for Johannes. That snapped Lindros's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Lindros.
Johannes doesn't manage to clinch there - Lindros circles away.
Lindros connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johannes's hands.
Johannes with a nice cross.
Lindros blocks a head kick by Johannes.
Lindros takes one on the button.
Lindros throws a hook to the side of Johannes's head but Johannes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johannes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lindros.
Johannes slips under a jab.
Johannes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lindros throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johannes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lindros throws out a loose jab but Johannes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindros jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johannes moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johannes punishes Lindros's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Lindros misses.
Lindros loads up on a big right hand but Johannes slips the punch.
Johannes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lindros takes one to the chin there.
Lindros feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johanness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johannes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lindros manages to avoid it.
Johannes misses with a double jab
and Lindros counters with a nice uppercut.
Lindros has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johannes stalks Lindros and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lindros's face. Lindros staggers backwards, shaken.
Johannes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lindros pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Lindros misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindros looks to score with a jab to the body but Johannes is just out of range.
Johannes ducks under a wild hook from Lindros.
Johannes moves out of range of the leg kick from Lindros.
Johannes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johannes with a nice cross.
Johannes throws a leg kick but Lindros moved away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lindros.
Lindros throws a nice inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Johannes.
Johannes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lindros looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lindros looks to throw the jab but Johannes is out of range.
Lindros takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lindros just misses with a punch to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lindros. Johannes shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosti Johannes had his way with Eric Lindros in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Some wild striking there from Johannes.
Lindros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johannes manages to avoid it.
Johannes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lindros paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johannes throws a sloppy head kick and Lindros moves out of range easily.
Lindros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johannes was well out of range. Poor timing from Lindros.
Johannes tries to clinch up but Lindros circles away and keeps his distance.
Johannes throws a sloppy head kick and Lindros moves out of range easily.
Johannes slips a jab from Lindros.
Johannes misses with a low kick as Lindros jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindros misses with a series of wild punches.
Lindros misses the shot to the body.
Lindros circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lindros counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lindros 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 Johannes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johannes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johannes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lindros.
An inside leg kick lands from Johannes.
Lindros connects with a right hand. Johannes shakes it off.
Lindros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johannes.
Johannes misses the shot to the body.
Johannes lands a nice looking body kick.
Johannes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lindros looks to score with a jab to the body but Johannes is just out of range.
Johannes doesn't manage to clinch there - Lindros circles away.
A good leg kick by Johannes.
Johannes thows a body shot but no joy.
Johannes has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindros misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lindros.
Johannes controlling the action here for a moment.
Johannes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johannes cracks Lindros with a nice body shot.
Lindros is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johannes.
Lindros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johannes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lindros can do to turn this around?
Johannes is struggling to control the position.
Lindros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Johannes.
Lindros is trying to force a seperation but Johannes has the dominant position.
Johannes misses with a punch on the inside.
Johannes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johannes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lindros's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lindros tries to circle away but Johannes has him pinned against the cage.
Lindros pushes Johannes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Johannes on the inside.
Lindros can't find room to land a body shot as Johannes controls the action.
Lindros breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johannes.
Lindros pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johannes clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Johannes.
Lindros taking a breather.
Johannes with a knee to the head.
Eric Lindros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like Eric Lindros has been cut.
Johannes slows down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Johannes scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindros misses with a punch on the inside.
Lindros breaks from the clinch.
Johannes scores with a head kick.
Johannes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lindros counters with a nice body shot.
Johannes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johannes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lindros's sensitive parts.
Good standup being displayed there by Johannes as he connects with a hook.
A cross from Johannes lands.
Johannes scores with a head kick.
Johannes swings for the body but Lindros moves out of range.
Johannes lands a lovely overhand right.
Johannes connects with an inside leg kick.
Kosti Johannes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Lindros misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kosti Johannes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johannes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:44
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:43
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kosti Johannes!
Kosti Johannes retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abreham Killyousovizh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Golden Glory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glory comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sin From Genesis kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Abreham Killyousovizh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abreham Killyousovizh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Golden Glory!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killyousovizh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Killyousovizh swings for the body but Glory moves out of range.
Killyousovizh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Golden Glory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Killyousovizh.
Glory misses with a low kick.
Glory moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Killyousovizh just misses with a punch to the body.
Glory cracks the inside of Killyousovizh's front leg.
A big left from Killyousovizh misses.
Killyousovizh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Glory swings for the body but Killyousovizh moves out of range.
Killyousovizh misses with a wild body shot.
Killyousovizh takes one to the chin there.
Glory checks the leg kick.
Glory tries to land a leg kick but Killyousovizh saw it coming and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Killyousovizh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glory pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killyousovizh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Killyousovizh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Killyousovizh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Glory. Glory obviously looking to wear him down.
Glory avoids the body shot from Killyousovizh.
Glory throws a leg kick that is checked
and Killyousovizh counters with a leg kick.
Glory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Killyousovizh thows a leg kick but Glory checks it
and Glory makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Glory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killyousovizh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Glory lands a head shot.
Glory cracks the inside of Killyousovizh's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killyousovizh misses with an uppercut. Glory saw that one coming.
Killyousovizh is looking to wear down Glory with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Glory misses the shot to the body.
Glory tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glory throws a hook but Killyousovizh blocks it.
Glory wants to clinch up but Killyousovizh keeps it at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Glory. That's going to slow Killyousovizh down.
Glory misses with a body shot.
Glory fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Killyousovizh checks it well.
An inside leg kick from Killyousovizh misses.
Killyousovizh misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from Glory.
Glory throws a quick inside leg kick.
Glory lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Killyousovizh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Glory checks a leg kick.
Glory misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Glory slips a straight right by Killyousovizh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glory takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Killyousovizh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Killyousovizh throws a leg kick but Glory sees it coming and moves out of range.
Killyousovizh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Killyousovizh tries to bum rush Glory with a series of wild strikes but Glory uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Killyousovizh checks a low kick from Glory.
A nice leg kick lands there from Glory.
Killyousovizh throws a head kick that misses
and Glory counters with a good low kick that Killyousovizh was not able to check.
Killyousovizh takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Killyousovizh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Glory.
Glory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Killyousovizh is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glory gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Killyousovizh counter with a right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Killyousovizh blocks the leg kick.
Glory wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glory is looking to clinch.
Glory looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Killyousovizh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glory.
Glory is looking to land body kicks.
Glory throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Killyousovizh throws a shot from downtown. Glory moves away and avoids it.
Glory takes the fight into the clinch.
Glory misses with the head strike.
Glory misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Glory.
It looks like Abreham Killyousovizh has been cut.
Glory lands a nice knee to the body.
Glory throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Killyousovizhs head.
Glory has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A shot in the inside from Glory.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Golden Glory dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abreham Killyousovizh's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Killyousovizh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Glory misses with a looping right.
Glory takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Glory tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killyousovizh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Glory lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Killyousovizh at a distance.
Glory misses with a hook.
Glory throws a lazy right hand but Killyousovizh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Glory is looking to score with low kicks.
Glory connects with a leg kick. Killyousovizh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Glory is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Killyousovizh misses its intended target.
Glory scoring well with a low kick there.
Killyousovizh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Glory.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Glory is looking to clinch.
Glory goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Killyousovizh moves out of range of the body kick.
Glory gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Killyousovizh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Glory jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killyousovizh looks to throw the jab but Glory is out of range.
Glory tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killyousovizh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Glory thows a leg kick but Killyousovizh checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Glory throws a hook but Killyousovizh avoids it easily.
Glory throws a head kick but Killyousovizh moves out of range.
Glory tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killyousovizh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Glory tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Killyousovizh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Glory cracks Killyousovizh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Glory has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glory connects with a leg kick. Killyousovizh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Golden Glory seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Glory throws a series of punches but Killyousovizh moves out of range.
Killyousovizh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glory lands a nice looking body kick.
Glory wants to clinch.
Glory throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Killyousovizh on the side of the head.
Glory finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Killyousovizh tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Glory takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice body kick there by Glory.
Jab by Glory.
Glory lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Killyousovizh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Killyousovizh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Glory scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glory scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Glory pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Glory tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killyousovizh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Glory throws a nice inside leg kick.
Killyousovizh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice shot by Glory.
Killyousovizh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Killyousovizh dodges the punch combination from Glory.
Glory lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Glory.
Killyousovizh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Glory avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Killyousovizh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glory manages to avoid it.
Glory sizes up Killyousovizh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Glory! Killyousovizh is out on his feet! Glory rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Killyousovizh is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Killyousovizh is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Golden Glory!
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