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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ren Rothschild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valbjorn Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ren Rothschild could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Valbjorn Faber's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ren Rothschild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valbjorn Faber!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothschild shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Faber counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Faber.
Faber advances to half guard.
Rothschild is defending against the submission attempts here by Faber.
Faber is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rothschild defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faber is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rothschild is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber wants to pass the guard but Rothschild is defending well.
Rothschild trying to control from the bottom.
Faber not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rothschild is holding on to half guard well.
Faber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rothschild really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rothschild looks like he's trying to stand up.
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.
Rothschild is trying to get back to full guard.
Faber trying to mount his opponent but Rothschild defends it.
Faber is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rothschild keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Faber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rothschild sees it coming and defends easily.
Faber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rothschild doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Faber.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber is looking to stall here but Rothschild recovers full guard.
Faber won't allow Rothschild to get back to his feet.
Rothschild controls Faber momentarily but Faber frees himself.
Faber stands up over Rothschild, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Faber won't allow Rothschild to sweep him here.
Rothschild manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Faber is working to get back to half guard.
Faber is squirming around, avoiding Rothschild's attempts to control the action.
Rothschild working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rothschild controlling the position easily from mount.
Rothschild trying to control but Faber is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valbjorn Faber dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rothschild fails with the takedown
and Faber counters with a shoot takedown. Rothschild fights it but they end up in guard.
Faber controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rothschild looking to hit a scissor sweep but Faber is one step ahead there.
Faber trying to control the position from guard on top but Rothschild is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Faber throws a strike but Rothschild rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Faber trying to keep a closed guard but Rothschild is proving a slippery customer.
Rothschild will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rothschild pushes down on Faber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Faber tries to kick Rothschild off but Rothschild keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rothschild is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Faber is looking to control Rothschild's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Faber avoid being mounted?
Faber tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rothschild trying to control from Faber's half guard. Faber has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Faber keeping full guard, as Rothschild tries to pass.
Rothschild has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Faber throwing short punches from the bottom.
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.
Rothschild pushes down on Faber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rothschild not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rothschild is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Faber defends it well.
Faber trying to hold on to Rothschild's head to control him but Rothschild postures up.
Faber is looking to improve his position.
Faber is trying to maintain the position but Rothschild is very close to passing his half guard.
Rothschild is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Faber is just riding it out for now. Rothschild eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber is looking to control Rothschild's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Faber avoid being mounted?
Faber is not content to let Rothschild control the position.
Faber trying to control here.
Faber is trying to get back to full guard.
Rothschild is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Faber defends it well.
Rothschild is trying for a kimura here. Faber looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rothschild wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ren Rothschild!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Barford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenart Holmberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Barford has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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164 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Barford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lenart Holmberg!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barford clinches up with Holmberg and pushes him back against the cage.
Holmberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barford tries to clinch
and Holmberg counters with a shoot takedown. Barford fights it but they end up in guard.
Barford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Holmberg is controlling him.
Holmberg gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Barford wants to clinch but Holmberg slips to the side
and Holmberg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barford wants to stand but Holmberg is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barford is wriggling around but Holmberg manages to pass to half guard.
Barford looks like he's trying to stand up.
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.
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.
Barford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Holmberg stands up from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barford darts in trying to clinch
and Holmberg counters with a takedown into side control.
Barford tries to escape but Holmberg is in control.
Holmberg stands up.
Holmberg plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Barford fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holmberg, pushing him back against the cage.
Holmberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barford tries to clinch up
and Holmberg counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Holmberg circles away from the clinch attempt
and Holmberg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barford.
Barford takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barford tries to clinch
and Holmberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
Holmberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmberg throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barford's head.
Barford darts in trying to clinch
and Holmberg counters with a solid body kick.
Holmberg goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dan Barford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmberg misses with a head kick.
Barford tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Holmberg counters with a thumping low kick.
Barford fails with a takedown attempt.
Crunch! Holmberg slams his shin into Barford's torso.
Holmberg keeps Barford at a distance using the push kick.
Barford is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmberg throws a head kick but Barford moves out of range.
Holmberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmberg lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barford avoids the head kick by Holmberg.
Holmberg throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenart Holmberg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Holmberg throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barford.
Barford moves to clinch but Holmberg breaks away
and Holmberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Barford avoids the head kick by Holmberg.
Holmberg circles away from the clinch attempt
and Holmberg counters with a good low kick that Barford was not able to check.
Barford closes the distance looking to clinch
and Holmberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Holmberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barford takes a kick to the side of the head.
Holmberg jabs at Barford's body.
Holmberg throws a head kick but Barford moves out of range.
Barford takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Holmberg throws a head kick that misses.
Holmberg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Holmberg misses with a head kick.
Barford moves to clinch but Holmberg breaks away
and Holmberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barford thinking.
Barford on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dan Barford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holmberg lands a right hook to the body.
Holmberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barford moves to clinch but Holmberg breaks away
and Holmberg counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barford darts in trying to clinch
and Holmberg counters with a nice kick to the body.
Barford closes the distance but Holmberg moves to the side
and Holmberg counters with a nice body shot.
Holmberg thuds a left hand into Barford's body.
Holmberg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barford shoots in but no luck this time.
Holmberg throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Holmberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Holmberg throws a head kick that Barford semi-blocks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holmberg.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holmberg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmberg lands a head kick!
Barford avoids the head kick by Holmberg.
Barford blocks a head kick by Holmberg.
Barford tries to clinch but Holmberg moves away
and Holmberg counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Holmberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barford misses with a takedown
and Holmberg counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Holmberg lands but Barford takes it in his stride.
Barford tries to clinch but Holmberg moves away
and Holmberg makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Barford really felt that one!
Holmberg lands a head kick!
Holmberg throws a head kick that misses.
Holmberg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Holmberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barford wants to clinch
and Holmberg counters with a thumping low kick.
Holmberg throws a sloppy head kick and Barford moves out of range easily.
Holmberg lands with a nice body punch.
Crunch! Holmberg slams his shin into Barford's torso.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Holmberg, as that shot connected.
Holmberg throws a shot to the body.
Holmberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmberg throws a head kick that misses.
Holmberg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barford. That did some damage!
Lenart Holmberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holmberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barford takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Holmberg lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Holmberg lands a nice looking body kick.
Holmberg digs a good body shot into Barford's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barford looks to clinch
and Holmberg counters with a head kick.
Holmberg throws a head kick but Barford moves out of range.
Holmberg throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barford darts in trying to clinch
and Holmberg counters with a body kick that stops Barford in his tracks momentarily.
Holmberg pushes Barford away with a front kick.
Holmberg lands the left hand.
Holmberg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Holmberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmberg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holmberg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holmberg jabs Barford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Holmberg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Holmberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holmberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lenart Holmberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holmberg cracks the inside of Barford's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmberg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Holmberg throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Holmberg lands but Barford takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Barford crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Holmberg - the referee stops the clock and Barford gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Holmberg. Barford manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barford blocks a head kick by Holmberg.
Holmberg throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Holmberg.
Barford will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Holmberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmberg lands with a kick to the temple. Barford shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Barford takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barford tries to clinch
and Holmberg counters with a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Holmberg lands but Barford takes it in his stride.
Holmberg scores with a head kick. Barford tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Holmberg lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from Holmberg.
Holmberg scores with a head kick. Barford tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Holmberg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barford rather than just go for the knockout.
Holmberg connects with a high kick.
Holmberg tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barford darts in trying to clinch
and Holmberg counters with a big head kick but Barford shrugs it off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Holmberg.
Holmberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenart Holmberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Barford looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holmberg is fending him off so far but Barford persists. Nope, Holmberg circles away and we're back to standing.
Holmberg lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick from Holmberg lands but Barford takes it in his stride.
Holmberg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barford's calf.
Barford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Holmberg throws a head kick that half lands.
Barford wants to clinch but Holmberg slips to the side
and Holmberg counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barford tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Holmberg counters with a low kick, right behind Barford 's knee.
Barford looks to clinch
and Holmberg counters with a head kick.
Barford is rocked!
Holmberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holmberg scores with a head kick. Barford tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Oh Barford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barford looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barford darts in trying to clinch
and Holmberg counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Holmberg looks at the referee who does nothing so Holmberg lands a crushing right that sends Barford to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lenart Holmberg!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mort Kulig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomas Bear Shield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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202 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mort Kulig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomas Bear Shield!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear Shield drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bear Shield trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bear Shield might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kulig 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.
Bear Shield throwing strikes but missing.
Bear Shield wants to control from the top but Kulig keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bear Shield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tomas Bear Shield.
Bear Shield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulig was well out of range. Poor timing from Bear Shield.
Bear Shield shoots for a takedown but Kulig saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bear Shield tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kulig sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bear Shield somewhat.
Kulig darts in trying to clinch
and Bear Shield counters with a left to the body.
Kulig tries to clinch up
and Bear Shield counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bear Shield stays in close to Kulig's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulig preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bear Shield with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bear Shield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kulig keeping moving, preventing Bear Shield from controlling successfully.
Kulig utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear Shield wants to control from the top but Kulig keeps moving.
Bear Shield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bear Shield postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bear Shield fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mort Kulig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Bear Shield.
Kulig moves to clinch but Bear Shield breaks away
and Bear Shield counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kulig wants to control but Bear Shield is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear Shield slows the pace down in half guard.
Kulig is staying active underneath Bear Shield, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bear Shield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kulig's head.
Bear Shield lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Bear Shield dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kulig tries to clinch
and Bear Shield counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kulig!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bear Shield content just to control the position here.
Bear Shield with a couple of short strikes.
Bear Shield putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kulig is looking to get to half guard.
Bear Shield looking to control but Kulig is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kulig on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kulig tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear Shield with shots to the head and body - Kulig looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kulig is trying desperately to improve position.
Kulig wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bear Shield.
Bear Shield lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulig wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bear Shield.
Bear Shield thowing shots but they're missing.
Bear Shield lands a heavy elbow.
Kulig is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bear Shield working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Bear Shield.
Tomas Bear Shield has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bear Shield pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
BOOM! Bear Shield connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kulig is bucking up trying to escape but Bear Shield cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bear Shield with shots to the head and body - Kulig looks very uncomfortable down there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bear Shield dominating with strikes here.
Bear Shield thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bear Shield thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear Shield controlling from the full mount.
Bear Shield has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kulig's face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bear Shield working the ground and pound effectively.
Bear Shield takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Bear Shield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kulig's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kulig wants to clinch
and Bear Shield counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kulig won't be happy with that.
Kulig takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bear Shield working the ground and pound.
Bear Shield tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bear Shield working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bear Shield throws an elbow but Kulig slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Bear Shield seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bear Shield working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear Shield lands a nice forearm strike.
Bear Shield creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kulig sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bear Shield content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bear Shield cracks Kulig with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bear Shield in side control, throwing shots but Kulig defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulig takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kulig is trying to control Bear Shield's posture but Bear Shield avoids it.
The strikes coming from Bear Shield are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kulig dodges the ground and pound from Bear Shield.
Bear Shield working the ground and pound from side control.
Bear Shield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kulig seems a little lost for a moment, as Bear Shield dominates the positioning.
Sloppy strikes there by Bear Shield.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear Shield wants to control for a moment but Kulig uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bear Shield throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kulig avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bear Shield.
Bear Shield is taking a breather. Kulig 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.
Bear Shield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
Bear Shield is looking to advance position but Kulig won't allow it.
Bear Shield thows a huge punch but Kulig dodges it nicely.
Mort Kulig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bear Shield is controlling the pace.
Bear Shield has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kulig is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomas Bear Shield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bear Shield 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomas Bear Shield!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeremi Jeremiski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cung Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li has chosen B.Y.O.B as his entrance music. The key to victory for Jeremi Jeremiski has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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26
130 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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19
134 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Good kicks
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeremi Jeremiski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cung Li!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Jeremiski as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Cung Li has been cut.
Jeremiski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jeremiski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jeremiski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jeremiski throws a sloppy head kick and Li moves out of range easily.
Li keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jeremiski.
Jeremiski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jeremiski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Li is rocked!
Jeremiski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Li.
Li is still on wobbly legs! Can Jeremiski finish him?
Jeremiski scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li blocks a head kick by Jeremiski.
Jeremiski throws a combination that misses
so Li counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Li seems to have recovered his senses.
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jeremiski is looking to stand up but Li isn't so interested in that idea.
Jeremiski is breathing heavily.
Li postures up in Jeremiski's guard and throws a big left but Jeremiski blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jeremiski keeping full guard, as Li tries to pass.
Li postures up in Jeremiski's guard and throws a big left but Jeremiski blocks it.
Li is looking to work some ground and pound but Jeremiski has wrist control.
Li prevents Jeremiski from getting back to his feet.
Jeremiski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Li.
Li won't allow Jeremiski to get back to his feet.
Li loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jeremiski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Li is controlling him.
Li missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Li in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Li with a flurry of punches that miss.
Li loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Li really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jeremiski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jeremiski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Li prevents Jeremiski from getting back to his feet.
Li throwing strikes from guard but Jeremiski blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Li thows a big elbow that misses.
Li scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jeremiski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeremiski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Li is looking to work some ground and pound but Jeremiski has wrist control.
Li postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jeremiski is looking to stand up but Li isn't so interested in that idea.
Li must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Li accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Li loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Li postures up and lands a big shot to Jeremiski's brow.
Jeremiski wants to stand but Li is controlling the position.
Li postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Li in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jeremiski wants to stand but Li is controlling the position.
Li wants to control from the top but Jeremiski keeps moving.
Jeremiski wants to get back to his feet but Li is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Li is working Jeremiski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Li accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeremiski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jeremiski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jeremiski wants to stand but Li is controlling the position.
Li is looking to work some ground and pound but Jeremiski has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Li thows a big elbow that misses.
Jeremiski wants to stand up but Li is controlling him.
Li in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Li is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Li with a flurry of punches that miss.
Li thows a big elbow that misses.
Li stops Jeremiski from standing up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jeremiski keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Li trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Li prevents Jeremiski from getting back to his feet.
Li pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jeremiski is keeping the position for now.
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremi Jeremiski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cung Li's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jeremiski throws a lazy head kick
and Li counters with a shoot takedown. Jeremiski fights it but they end up in guard.
Jeremiski has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Li off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Li slips under a jab.
Jeremiski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Li.
Li shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jeremiski is rocked!
Li thows a big elbow that misses.
Oh Jeremiski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Li throwing strikes from guard but Jeremiski blocks nicely.
Li trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jeremiski keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Jeremiski seems to have got his legs back now.
Jeremiski wants to stand but Li is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Li tries to free his leg and advance position but Jeremiski is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li is looking to work some ground and pound but Jeremiski has wrist control.
Jeremiski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Li stops Jeremiski from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Li accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Li working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jeremiski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Li trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jeremiski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Li trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jeremiski's guard.
Li working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jeremiski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jeremiski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Li.
Jeremiski has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Li off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Li moves in looking to clinch but Jeremiski pushes him off.
Jeremiski throws a head kick that misses
and Li counters with a takedown into side control.
Jeremiski wants to get back to his feet.
Jeremiski dodges the ground and pound from Li.
Jeremiski bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Jeremiski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Li changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jeremiski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeremiski wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jeremiski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Li.
Cung Li has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jeremiski explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Jeremiski misses with a right hand
and Li counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jeremiski's guard now.
Jeremiski wants to stand and escape but Li is having none of it.
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jeremiski wants to stand but Li is controlling the position.
Jeremiski keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Li stops Jeremiski from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jeremiski throws a sloppy head kick
and Li counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Li throws a big right hand that misses.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeremiski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jeremiski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Li prevents Jeremiski from getting back to his feet.
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cung Li showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cung Li's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Li dodges the punch combination from Jeremiski.
Jeremiski throws a sloppy head kick
and Li counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Li lands with a punch from half guard.
Li sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jeremiski defending well though.
Jeremiski pushes Li off looking to stand but Li dives back in and keeps control.
Li missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Li looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jeremiski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jeremiski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jeremiski tries to kick Li off but Li keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Li missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Li prevents Jeremiski from standing back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jeremiski trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Li throwing shots but Jeremiski is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li is trying to control. Jeremiski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jeremiski wants to get back to his feet.
Li is trying to control. Jeremiski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jeremiski wants to get back to his feet.
Li not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Li not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jeremiski keeps working.
Jeremiski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jeremiski is staying active underneath Li, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jeremiski pushes Li off looking to stand but Li dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Li working Jeremiski over with strikes.
Jeremiski is refusing to be controlled, as Li sits in half guard.
Li thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jeremiski kicks Li off and gets back to his feet.
Jeremiski scores with a nice strike.
Jeremiski lands a head kick!
Jeremiski tries a head kick but it misses.
Li shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Li was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jeremiski is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jeremiski is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jeremiski avoids a series of strikes thrown by Li.
You get the feeling that Jeremiski really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jeremiski is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jeremiski squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Li lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Li working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jeremiski squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeremiski is in a horrible position here. Li smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeremiski really wants to buck Li off and get back to his feet.
Jeremiski holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Li tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jeremiski is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Jeremiski avoids a series of strikes thrown by Li.
Jeremiski wants to try and get back to his feet.
Li with good strikes from the mount here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cung Li comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Li has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cung Li!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ole Gunnar Shakanssen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Iron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shakanssen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Poison. Ole Gunnar Shakanssen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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25
201 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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20
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good in bed |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ole Gunnar Shakanssen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Iron!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iron looks to land a combination. Shakanssen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shakanssen shoots and misses
and Iron decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shakanssen's guard.
Shakanssen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Iron has passed into half guard!
Ground and pound from Iron.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iron tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shakanssen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shakanssen is defending against the submission attempts here by Iron.
Iron is looking to advance position but Shakanssen won't allow it.
Shakanssen tries to roll over but Iron keeps him under control.
Shakanssen trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron thows a huge punch but Shakanssen dodges it nicely.
Iron prevents Shakanssen from improving his position.
Iron not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Iron slips a nice elbow through Shakanssen's hands, connecting with Shakanssen's forehead.
Iron throwing shots but Shakanssen is blocking nicely.
Shakanssen is looking for a sweep. Iron is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Iron drops an elbow to the side of Shakanssen's head.
Shakanssen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Iron.
Shakanssen trying to get back to full guard but Iron takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Iron lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Iron controlling from the full mount.
Shakanssen trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron wants to control the pace but Shakanssen is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Iron connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Shakanssen taking shots to the head.
Shakanssen is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iron working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Iron lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Iron tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iron scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Shakanssen?
Iron working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Shakanssen is rocked!
Iron breaks from Shakanssen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oh Shakanssen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron looking for a guillotine from mount but Shakanssen is having none of it.
Iron loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Shakanssen scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Iron land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Iron stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Iron!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Lipollis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roope Rautakoura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
192 lbs
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185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Enzo Lipollis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roope Rautakoura!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lipollis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rautakoura eats them both and turns towards Lipollis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rautakoura scores with a takedown into Lipollis's guard.
Lipollis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lipollis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lipollis 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lipollis is trying to control the position but Rautakoura postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lipollis wants to sweep but no luck.
Lipollis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rautakoura's guard.
Lipollis looking to pass the guard.
Lipollis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lipollis tries to free his leg and advance position but Rautakoura is retaining full guard.
Lipollis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rautakoura looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rautakoura looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rautakoura!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lipollis struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Rautakoura seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lipollis is looking to regain half guard here but Rautakoura keeps moving and retains side control.
Rautakoura working the ground and pound but Lipollis is defending the strikes.
Lipollis controls the position for a moment.
Rautakoura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lipollis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lipollis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rautakoura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lipollis's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rautakoura thows a huge punch but Lipollis dodges it nicely.
Lipollis wants to control but Rautakoura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lipollis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lipollis trying to hold on to Rautakoura's head to control him but Rautakoura postures up.
Lipollis tries to roll over but Rautakoura keeps him under control.
Rautakoura with the ground and pound but Lipollis uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rautakoura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rautakoura lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lipollis trying to keep a closed guard but Rautakoura is proving a slippery customer.
Lipollis has control of Rautakoura's left arm, preventing Rautakoura from doing any damage.
Lipollis wants to sweep but no luck.
Lipollis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lipollis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lipollis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rautakoura throws a strike but Lipollis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lipollis has gone for a leg lock! Rautakoura slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lipollis's guard.
Lipollis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rautakoura manages to get himself to full guard.
Rautakoura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lipollis gets to his feet. Rautakoura looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rautakoura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lipollis tries to bum rush Rautakoura with a series of wild strikes but Rautakoura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A right-left combo lands from Lipollis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lipollis fails to land with a series of punches.
Lipollis throws a body punch but Rautakoura moves out of range.
Lipollis doesn't manage to clinch there - Rautakoura circles away.
Lipollis catches Rautakoura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Enzo Lipollis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lipollis catches Rautakoura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lipollis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lipollis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Lipollis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lipollis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lipollis digs a good hook to Rautakoura's body.
Rautakoura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lipollis swivels and escapes.
Lipollis scores with a hook to the body. Rautakoura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lipollis throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rautakoura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lipollis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rautakoura walks into a left hand.
Lipollis feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rautakoura sprawling to the canvas! Rautakoura rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lipollis finish him?!
Enzo Lipollis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lipollis rushes Rautakoura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lipollis.
Rautakoura is breathing heavily.
A short right from Lipollis on the inside.
Lipollis lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lipollis is leaning against Rautakoura and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lipollis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rautakoura can do to turn this around?
Lipollis lands a nice uppercut.
Lipollis lands a right hand.
Lipollis slows down the pace here.
Lipollis digs a right hand underneath Rautakoura's ribcage. Rautakoura let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lipollis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rautakoura or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lipollis.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A hook to the body from Lipollis.
Lipollis scores with a shot to the side of Rautakoura's head.
Lipollis lands a nice uppercut.
Lipollis lands a nice shot to the body.
Lipollis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lipollis lands a body shot.
Lipollis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rautakoura is looking to break free of the clinch but Lipollis has double underhooks.
Lipollis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rautakoura or not.
Lipollis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lipollis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rautakoura takes a shot to the head.
Lipollis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lipollis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rautakoura or not.
Lipollis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rautakoura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Lipollis.
Lipollis lands a shot to the body.
Lipollis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lipollis works on Rautakoura's body with a couple of short punches.
Lipollis is leaning against Rautakoura and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lipollis pushes Rautakoura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lipollis is working Rautakoura over against the cage.
Lipollis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lipollis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Lipollis.
Lipollis scores with a hook to the body.
Lipollis pushes Rautakoura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lipollis scores with a shot to the side of Rautakoura's head.
Lipollis lands with a left to the head.
Lipollis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Lipollis.
Lipollis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Lipollis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rautakoura tries to circle away but Lipollis has him pinned against the cage.
Lipollis taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lipollis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Lipollis on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Lipollis.
Lipollis lands a hook that snaps the head of Rautakoura backwards.
Lipollis lands with a left to the head.
Lipollis lands a body shot.
Lipollis lands a body shot.
Rautakoura changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lipollis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lipollis throws a shot to the body.
Lipollis lands with an uppercut that bounces Rautakoura off the cage and back into rage.
Lipollis scores with a sloppy right hand. Rautakoura should have avoided that one.
Lipollis connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rautakoura tries to keep at a distance but Lipollis has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lipollis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Lipollis.
Lipollis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Lipollis.
Lipollis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rautakoura backwards.
Lipollis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lipollis lands a nice uppercut.
Lipollis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Good body shot from Lipollis.
Lipollis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lipollis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rautakoura or not.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lipollis pushes Rautakoura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lipollis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lipollis stalling the fight.
Lipollis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lipollis lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Lipollis dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Lipollis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lipollis with a hook.
Lipollis lands with a nice body punch.
Lipollis cracks a nice hook into Rautakoura's ribs.
Lipollis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lipollis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roope Rautakoura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lipollis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lipollis stuns Rautakoura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lipollis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lipollis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lipollis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rautakoura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lipollis misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rautakoura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lipollis throws a series of strikes that have Rautakoura backpedaling.
Lipollis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rautakoura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lipollis is looking to wear down Rautakoura with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jab from Lipollis.
Rautakoura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lipollis lands with a shot to the body.
Lipollis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lipollis punishes Rautakoura's body with a nice straight punch.
Lipollis drives through and clinches with Rautakoura against the cage.
Lipollis is working Rautakoura over against the cage.
Lipollis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rautakoura.
That's two 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!
Lipollis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rautakoura.
A body shot lands from Lipollis.
Lipollis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lipollis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Lipollis.
Lipollis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lipollis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rautakouras head.
Lipollis lands a left hand.
Lipollis scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Lipollis.
Still in the clinch, Lipollis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Lipollis.
Nice body punch from Lipollis - that landed with a thud.
Lipollis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rautakoura backwards.
Lipollis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rautakoura takes a shot to the head.
Lipollis digs a right hand into Rautakoura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rautakoura's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Lipollis.
Nice body punch from Lipollis.
Lipollis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lipollis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lipollis lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lipollis.
Lipollis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Lipollis.
Lipollis lands a body shot.
Lipollis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lipollis.
Lipollis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Lipollis - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lipollis.
A right hand to the body from Lipollis.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lipollis lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Lipollis as the two fighters clinch.
Lipollis stalling against the cage.
Lipollis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rautakoura takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lipollis stalls.
Lipollis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rautakoura.
Lipollis lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Lipollis.
Rautakoura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lipollis prevents it.
Lipollis cracks Rautakoura with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Lipollis.
Good body shot from Lipollis.
Lipollis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lipollis digs a right hand underneath Rautakoura's ribcage. Rautakoura let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lipollis avoiding damage.
Lipollis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lipollis lands an uppercut.
Lipollis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Roope Rautakoura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rautakoura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Lipollis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lipollis is working Rautakoura over against the cage.
Lipollis lands a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Lipollis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lipollis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Lipollis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Ak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milka CroCow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ak comes to the cage accompanied by Immigrant Song. CroCow comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ratatat - Loud Pipes kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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203 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Ak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milka CroCow!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as CroCow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
CroCow is looking to slow Ak down with leg kicks.
CroCow tries a head kick but it misses.
CroCow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ak walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. CroCow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
CroCow looks to score with a jab to the body but Ak is just out of range.
CroCow throws a push kick but Ak slaps the foot to one side.
Ak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Ak.
CroCow throws a right and a left that both miss.
CroCow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ak counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in CroCow's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
CroCow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
CroCow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
CroCow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ak gets back to full guard.
CroCow passes into half guard.
CroCow is thwarting Ak's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ak is looking to improve his position.
Ak is defending against the submission attempts here by CroCow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ak is looking for a sweep. CroCow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ak desperately trying to maintain half guard.
CroCow is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
CroCow works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ak is trying to stand.
Ak is trying desperately to improve position.
CroCow goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ak is on top in guard.
Ak stops CroCow from standing up.
CroCow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ak postures up and lands a big shot to CroCow's brow.
Ak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. CroCow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ak wants to control from the top but CroCow keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CroCow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now CroCow is on top in guard.
Ak keeping full guard, as CroCow tries to pass.
CroCow is looking to advance position but Ak has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ak controlling the position easily from mount.
Ak is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. CroCow can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CroCow working to try and regain half guard.
Ak lands a heavy elbow.
Ak scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish CroCow?
Ak sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ak jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… CroCow is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by CroCow and Ak has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ak working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
CroCow is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ak is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ak controlling from the full mount.
Ak seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down CroCow for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Milka CroCow will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
CroCow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ak.
Ak moves out of range of the leg kick from CroCow.
CroCow tries to clinch
and Ak counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
CroCow has his foot on Ak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ak works his way back into a safe position though.
CroCow is looking to stand back up but Ak counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by CroCow.
Ak keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
CroCow is not content to let Ak control the position.
CroCow works his way to full guard. Good work.
CroCow looking for a sweep. Not yet CroCow, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ak wants to control from the top but CroCow keeps moving.
Mr Ak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
CroCow keeping full guard, as Ak tries to pass.
Ak wants to control from the top but CroCow keeps moving.
CroCow 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.
CroCow pushes Ak off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
CroCow wants to clinch but Ak slips to the side
and Ak counters with a shoot takedown. CroCow fights it but they end up in guard.
CroCow keeping full guard, as Ak tries to pass.
Ak's corner is telling him to maintain position.
CroCow wants to sweep here but Ak controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ak prevents CroCow from getting back to his feet.
Ak pushes down on CroCow's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ak is looking to advance position but CroCow won't allow it.
Ak wants to lay and pray for a moment but CroCow keeps working.
Ak sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ak working over CroCow with some ground and pound. CroCow looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ak stops CroCow from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Ak.
Ak prevents CroCow from improving his position.
CroCow is trying to stand up here but Ak is controlling him well.
Ak is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ak passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for CroCow!
Ak controlling the pace for now.
Ak trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CroCow is looking to improve his position but Ak isn't that keen on the idea.
Ak sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ak pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
CroCow is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
CroCow is looking to get to half guard.
CroCow regains half guard.
CroCow is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Ak dominated that second 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!
Ak shoots in and gets a takedown into CroCow's guard.
Ak stays in close to CroCow's body and controls the position.
CroCow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ak is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ak trying to control but CroCow is working from the bottom.
Ak showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
CroCow looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ak puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Well, if Ak is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CroCow wants to get back to full guard but Ak has passed into side control.
Ak sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ak connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ak controlling the position easily from mount.
Ak looking to control but CroCow is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ak is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ak controlling his opponent.
CroCow tries to reverse the position but Ak maintains control.
CroCow wants to hold on but Ak pushes him away.
Ak takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ak scores with a couple of good head shots there.
CroCow is wriggling around trying to escape.
CroCow is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Ak looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ak dominating with strikes here.
Ak controlling from mount.
Ak is in the full mount, landing strikes.
CroCow is squirming around, avoiding Ak's attempts to control the action.
CroCow is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ak looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ak lands a big shot there that rocks CroCow but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CroCow is trying to stand up.
Ak looking to control and managing it successfully.
CroCow is squirming around, avoiding Ak's attempts to control the action.
Ak controlling his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mr Ak.
Ak closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming CroCow to the mat! CroCow manages to get full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Ak showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ak 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 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Ak!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
153 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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158 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Terrance Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy King!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in King's guard now.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed King's head.
Smith wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith throwing shots but King is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Smith thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.
Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Smith thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but King is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed King's head.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed King's head.
Smith is pressing down on King's thigh, looking to free his foot. King is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. King defending well though.
King is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but King is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but King defends it.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing King to regain full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith throws and elbow that misses. King uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by King!
Smith keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
King stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
King throws and elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in King's guard. Nice move by Smith!
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
King misses with a takedown
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in King's guard.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
King lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
King lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smith blocking the ground and pound.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King trying to control but he's not successful this time.
King throwing strikes but Smith recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but King is very close to passing his half guard.
King performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
King throws a strike but Smith avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
King trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
King throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smith is looking to advance position but King has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
King unloading with bombs!
Terrance Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Smith wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by King.
King scoring with strikes but Smith is staying in there.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding King's attempts to control the action.
King takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
King 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.
Smith tries to lock up and control but King gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
King lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
King scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Smith blocking the ground and pound.
King punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smith is being controlled here.
King is trying to ground and pound but Smith uses the momentary lack of control by King to regain half guard.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
King looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
King trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
King with the ground and pound but Smith uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith 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.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as King accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy King has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
King throws a combination that misses
so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smith throws a strike but King rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
King is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
King passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from King.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith is not content to let King control the position.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
King stalling.
King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jimmy King just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
King lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
King swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a double jab
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
King misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
King lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
King takes one on the button.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Terrance Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
King throws out a powerful jab.
Smith misses with a right hand
and King counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
King throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith is trying to stand.
King thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
King wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with King in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
King trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
King stands up from guard. Let's bang!
King jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings King.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Smith.
King plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
King shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from King.
Smith is controlling King's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Smith is pressing down on King's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy King dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
King misses with a left hand
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King swings widly with a right hand
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab by Smith.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jimmy King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
King throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
King misses with a hook.
King throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
King misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings King.
King misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King slips under a jab from Smith.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from King is defended easily by Smith.
Smith misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
King slips a straight right by Smith.
King shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Terrance Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy King.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at King to acknowledge the strikes.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Terrance Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
King throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has King backing up. King nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
A big left from King misses.
Smith cracks King with a good jab.
Horrible takedown by King or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
A shot to the body from King misses
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Terrance Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
King misses with a body punch
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jimmy King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think King has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy King!
Jimmy King is the new featherweight champion!
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