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Holmgang: Challengers!! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Hitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Czar Maul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Hitman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Czar Maul!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maul lands with a kick to the ribs.
Maul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maul is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maul shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hitman is looking to improve his position.
Hitman is staying active underneath Maul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hitman wants to control but Maul is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maul perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hitman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maul pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maul seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nice strikes from Maul there.
Maul really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hitman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hitman missing with punches from the bottom.
Maul is thwarting Hitman's attempts to control the position.
Hitman tries to roll over but Maul keeps him under control.
Maul trying to control the pace.
Hitman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maul pulls his head out easily.
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.
Hitman won't allow Maul to pass to mount.
Hitman trying to control but Maul postures up.
Hitman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Maul winds up and cracks Hitman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hitman trying to control from the bottom.
Maul is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maul stalling away here and it's allowed Hitman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Maul wants to control from the top but Hitman keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maul postures up.
Hitman keeping moving, preventing Maul from controlling successfully.
Hitman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maul defends it easily.
Hitman is breathing heavily.
Maul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hitman is trying to control the position but Maul postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Czar Maul.
Maul wants to clinch.
Hitman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hitman throws a chopping leg kick but Maul manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Horrible takedown by Maul or perhaps it was just good defense by Hitman which made him look bad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Hitman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maul looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Czar Maul dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No luck for Maul with that takedown attempt.
Maul shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hitman sprawls well. Hitman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maul gets slowly back to his feet.
Maul stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maul wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hitman.
Maul shoots and misses
and Hitman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jason Hitman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Czar Maul.
Maul is breathing heavily.
Hitman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maul does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hitman drops an elbow to the side of Maul's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitman slows the pace down in half guard.
Hitman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hitman wants to finish this one by submission but Maul is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hitman.
Maul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maul is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maul is squirming around, avoiding Hitman's attempts to control the action.
Hitman working Maul over with strikes here.
Hitman cracks Maul with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hitman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Maul working to try and regain half guard.
Hitman landing strikes from the mount and Maul is in trouble!
Maul working to try and regain half guard.
Hitman wants to finish this one by submission but Maul is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hitman.
Jason Hitman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maul in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maul can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitman looking for a guillotine from mount but Maul is having none of it.
Maul is looking to get to half guard.
Hitman avoids the attempt from Maul to control.
Hitman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hitman with the ground and pound from mount.
Hitman with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maul is looking to get to half guard.
Hitman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hitman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Maul looks a forlorn figure.
Hitman trying to control but Maul is having none of it.
Hitman looking to finish Maul with some ground and pound. This is bad for Maul!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hitman goes for an armbar but Maul turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Maul.
Hitman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hitman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maul is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hitman dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hitman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maul misses with a takedown
and Hitman counters with a right hand to the body.
Maul is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hitman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maul moves to clinch but Hitman breaks away
and Hitman counters with a takedown into side control.
Hitman trying to control the action but Maul is working from the bottom.
Maul is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maul is looking to regain half guard here but Hitman keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitman has hold of Maul's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Maul seems comfortable defending it but Hitman has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Maul is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Maul is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hitman couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Hitman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Crimshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murri Samu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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260 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Crimshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Murri Samu!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crimshaw bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Samu fails with a takedown attempt.
Crimshaw misses with a straight left.
Crimshaw wants to clinch.
Samu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crimshaw swivels and escapes.
Crimshaw has taken the fight to the clinch.
Samu is trying to stall.
Crimshaw is trying to break the clinch but Samu has him pressed against the cage.
Crimshaw tries to circle away but Samu has him pinned against the cage.
Samu breaks from the clinch.
Crimshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crimshaw has managed to clinch.
Crimshaw gets through Samu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crimshaw tries to break free but Samu pushes him back against the cage.
Crimshaw has had enough of the clinch but Samu keeps him there for the moment.
Samu misses with a knee strike.
Crimshaw cracks Samu with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimshaw pushes Samu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Samu looks gassed!
Crimshaw lands with a right to the head.
Crimshaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Crimshaw has had enough of the clinch but Samu keeps him there for the moment.
Crimshaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crimshaw is looking to break free of the clinch but Samu has double underhooks.
Crimshaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Samu.
Crimshaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crimshaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sam Crimshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samu fails with a takedown attempt.
Sam Crimshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murri Samu.
Crimshaw dips to his left and cracks Samu with an uppercut!
It looks like Murri Samu has been cut.
Crimshaw instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samu keeps control of Crimshaw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crimshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crimshaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Samu has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Samu working hard to break the clinch.
Samu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crimshaw tries to break the clinch but Samu is controlling the position.
Samu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Samu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Samu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Crimshaw pushes Samu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crimshaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crimshaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crimshaw throws a looping overhand right but Samu ducks down to avoid it.
Crimshaw darts in and clinches Samu up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Crimshaw's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crimshaw prevents a takedown attempt there.
Samu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Samu prevents Crimshaw from breaking the clinch.
Crimshaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Samu has Crimshaw pressed against the cage, preventing Crimshaw from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Samu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crimshaw just stands there and leans against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Crimshaw tries to break free but Samu pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crimshaw has had enough of the clinch but Samu keeps him there for the moment.
Crimshaw tries to break free but Samu pushes him back against the cage.
Crimshaw is looking to break free of the clinch but Samu has double underhooks.
Samu tries to pull guard but Crimshaw won't allow it.
Samu tries for a takedown but Crimshaw manages to get underhooks.
Crimshaw wants to break free but Samu has control.
Crimshaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Samu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Samu rushes Crimshaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Samu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Samu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Samu darts in trying to clinch
and Crimshaw counters by moving into the clinch.
Samu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crimshaw takes a swing at Samu's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samu shoots in looking for a takedown but Crimshaw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Samu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sam Crimshaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Samu shoots in looking for a takedown but Crimshaw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Samu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Crimshaw misses with a two punch combination.
Samu shoots for a takedown but Crimshaw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crimshaw tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Samu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Crimshaw stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crimshaw wants it to stay on the feet.
Samu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crimshaw as he jumps to the side.
Samu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crimshaw lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Samu circles away quickly and effectively.
Samu tries to clinch
and Crimshaw counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Crimshaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murri Samu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Samu lands with a slapping head kick.
Crimshaw stuffs the takedown attempt from Samu. Samu gets slowly back to his feet.
Sam Crimshaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crimshaw drives through and clinches with Samu against the cage.
Samu is trying to push Crimshaw away but Crimshaw has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Crimshaw tries to break the clinch but Samu is controlling the position.
Samu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crimshaw clinches with his opponent.
Crimshaw is looking to break free of the clinch but Samu has double underhooks.
Crimshaw throws a head punch that misses.
Samu tries to pull guard but Crimshaw won't allow it.
Samu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crimshaw gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sam Crimshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murri Samu.
Crimshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Samu is trying to break the clinch but Crimshaw has him pressed against the cage.
Crimshaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Samu prevents Crimshaw from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samu fails to pull guard.
Crimshaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Samu pulls guard successfully.
Crimshaw wants to stand but Samu is controlling his posture from full guard.
Samu managing to control the position.
Samu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Samu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crimshaw's guard.
Crimshaw on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Crimshaw tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Samu advances position into side control!
Samu misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Samu throws an elbow but Crimshaw slips to the side and avoids it well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Samu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Samu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Samu decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Samu moves into the clinch.
Samu jumps guard.
Samu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Samu is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Samu breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A thudding body kick lands there by Samu!
Samu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crimshaw's waist but Crimshaw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Samu off to one side.
Crimshaw tries to keep at a distance but Samu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crimshaw is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Samu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crimshaw up against the cage.
Crimshaw prevents a takedown attempt there.
Samu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crimshaw smiles and moves away.
Samu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murri Samu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Murri Samu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Samu moves into range and clinches up with Crimshaw.
Crimshaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crimshaw is trying to break free.
Samu is trying to push Crimshaw away but Crimshaw has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Samu wants a takedown but no success here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Crimshaw takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Samu is stalling here.
Crimshaw scores with a shot to the side of Samu's head.
Samu is looking to control Crimshaw's arms but Crimshaw gets an underhook and turns him. Now Samu has his back to the cage.
Crimshaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Samu won't allow it.
Samu pulls guard successfully.
Crimshaw postures up.
Samu keeping moving, preventing Crimshaw from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Samu managing to control the position.
Crimshaw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Samu on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samu keeping moving, preventing Crimshaw from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Samu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Samu decides to stand up.
Samu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Crimshaw makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samu has a takedown stuffed.
Samu fails with a takedown attempt.
Sam Crimshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murri Samu.
Crimshaw misses with a looping left.
Samu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crimshaw defends it nicely.
Crimshaw tries to bum rush Samu with a series of wild strikes but Samu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crimshaw closes the distance looking to clinch
and Samu counters by clinching up.
Crimshaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samu tries a knee to the head but Crimshaw blocks it.
Samu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crimshaw stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crimshaw wants it to stay on the feet.
Samu tries for a takedown but Crimshaw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crimshaw tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Samu counters with a leg kick.
Samu darts in and clinches Crimshaw up against the cage.
Samu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crimshaw's efforts to push away.
Crimshaw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Crimshaw working hard to break the clinch.
Samu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Samu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crimshaw defends it nicely.
Crimshaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Samu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Crimshaw moves to clinch but Samu breaks away
and Samu counters with a nice body kick.
Crimshaw wants to clinch
and Samu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Samu.
Samu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crimshaw walks away with a smile on his face. Samu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Crimshaw closes the distance but Samu moves to the side
and Samu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Samu throws a lazy right hand but Crimshaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crimshaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Samu.
Samu shoots in looking for a takedown. Crimshaw tries to sprawl out of it but Samu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crimshaw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Samu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Samu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Samu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murri Samu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Samu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murri Samu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ramazan Sahin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Pajanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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167 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramazan Sahin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Pajanen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sahin scores a takedown into full mount!
Pajanen can't escape the position.
Sahin swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pajanen is now in Sahin's guard. A big mistake from Sahin there, giving up the dominant position!
Pajanen wants to control from the top but Sahin keeps moving.
Sahin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pajanen defends well.
Sahin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sahin avoids the attempt from Pajanen to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Pajanen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sahin throwing strikes here but Pajanen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sahin has control of Pajanen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pajanen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sahin sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Pajanen holds of for dear life.
Sahin with a couple of short strikes.
Sahin sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sahin landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sahin fails to advance to Pajanen's back.
Sahin throwing strikes here but Pajanen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pajanen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pajanen is working to get back to half guard.
Sahin throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sahin working for a submission but Pajanen is keeping him at bay.
Pajanen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sahin looking to finish with strikes here!
Sahin with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sahin looking to ground and pound but Pajanen is blocking nicely.
Sahin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sahin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sahin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sahin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pajanen gets back to half guard.
Sahin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pajanen defending well though.
Pajanen is trying to control but can't.
Sahin wants to pass the guard but Pajanen is defending well.
Pajanen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sahin.
Pajanen has hold of Sahin's hands but Sahin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sahin moves nicely into side control.
Sahin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pajanen, who protects the arm well.
Sahin is trying to get an arm triangle but Pajanen is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Pajanen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramazan Sahin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sahin ducks right into an uppercut from Pajanen.
Pajanen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pajanen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sahin's head backwards.
Pajanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sahin was well out of range. Poor timing from Pajanen.
Sahin checks the leg kick.
Sahin moves out of range of the body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sahin.
Pajanen connects with a looping right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pajanen.
Sahin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sahin throws and elbow that misses. Pajanen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sahin's guard. Nice move by Pajanen!
Sahin keeping moving, preventing Pajanen from controlling successfully.
Pajanen looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sahin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pajanen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sahin.
Pajanen is looking to take a break and control but Sahin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sahin is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Pajanen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pajanen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pajanen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pajanen trying to control the position but Sahin is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sahin tries to improve position but can't.
Pajanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sahin keeps working.
Pajanen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sahin's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sahin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pajanen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jesse Pajanen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Pajanen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sahin back to the cage. Pajanen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pajanen tests Sahin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pajanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sahin is just out of range.
Pajanen moves in looking to clinch but Sahin pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sahin is defended easily by Pajanen.
Pajanen lunges at Sahin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sahin's hand.
Pajanen wants to land a leg kick but Sahin is out of range.
Pajanen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pajanen digs a good body shot into Sahin's ribs.
Pajanen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sahin. Sahin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pajanen misses with a hook. Sahin ducked under it nicely.
Ramazan Sahin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pajanen fails with an attempt to clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sahin here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Pajanen dips to his left and cracks Sahin with an uppercut!
Sahin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pajanen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sahin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sahin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pajanen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pajanen misses with a low kick.
Pajanen throws a hook to the side of Sahin's head but Sahin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pajanen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sahin checks it well.
Sahin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramazan Sahin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pajanen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sahin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sahin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sahin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pajanen thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Sahin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pajanen looks for the body kick but Sahin saw that one coming.
Sahin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sahin shoots in for a takedown but Pajanen shows good takedown defense.
Sahin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pajanen's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pajanen trying to keep a closed guard but Sahin is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Pajanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sahin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pajanen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jesse Pajanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sahin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pajanen lands with an overhand left.
No luck for Sahin with that takedown attempt.
Pajanen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pajanen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sahin's head.
Pajanen works Sahin's body with a nice hook.
Pajanen scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pajanen scores with a jab to the body.
Sahin avoids the body shot from Pajanen.
Sahin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pajanen defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramazan Sahin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pajanen cracks Sahin with an open hand slap.
Pajanen cracks Sahin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pajanen throws a nice looking combination but Sahin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pajanen scores with a nice head shot.
Pajanen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jesse Pajanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pajanen lands a slapping body shot.
Pajanen lands with an overhand left.
Sahin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pajanen defends it nicely.
Pajanen gets the takedown into side control.
Sahin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pajanen stands up and beckons Sahin to his feet.
Sahin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pajanen connects with a body shot that sends Sahin's belly button to the back.
Pajanen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sahin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pajanen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sahin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pajanen decides to stand back up.
Pajanen has managed to clinch.
Sahin has Pajanen pressed against the cage, preventing Pajanen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pajanen stops a takedown attempt from Sahin.
Pajanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pajanen lands with a right hand.
Sahin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pajanen.
Pajanen connects with a body shot that sends Sahin's belly button to the back.
Pajanen scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pajanen moves in looking to clinch but Sahin pushes him off.
Sahin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pajanen.
Pajanen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sahin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sahin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sahin blocks a jab.
Pajanen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sahin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pajanen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pajanen's corner calls for a 1-2. Pajanen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sahin gets a takedown into half guard.
Sahin trying to advance position but Pajanen counters by regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sahin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pajanen is keeping the position for now.
Sahin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pajanen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sahin, into his guard.
Sahin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pajanen is one step ahead there.
Pajanen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pajanen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sahin looking for a guillotine here but Pajanen defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Pajanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pajanen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Pajanen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Munich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Omar Munich!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Munich looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Munich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Munich is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gracie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Munich defend it? Gracie steps over the head and cranks it - Munich is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roger Gracie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesper Stroemblad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Mulucku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mulucku has chosen Garbo - Perestroika as his entrance music. Vlad Mulucku is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesper Stroemblad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vlad Mulucku!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulucku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stroemblad tries to close the distance and clinch but Mulucku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stroemblad dodges the punch combination from Mulucku.
Mulucku lands a right hook to the body.
Stroemblad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stroemblad tries to clinch up.
Stroemblad tries to clinch but Mulucku is having none of it.
Stroemblad misses with a wild combination.
Stroemblad is looking to clinch but Mulucku is avoiding it.
Stroemblad misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stroemblad is looking to clinch but Mulucku is avoiding it.
Stroemblad doesn't manage to clinch there - Mulucku circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mulucku!
Mulucku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stroemblad.
Mulucku misses with a combination
and Stroemblad moves into the clinch.
Stroemblad has Mulucku pressed against the cage, preventing Mulucku from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stroemblad.
It looks like Vlad Mulucku has been cut.
Stroemblad is pushing Mulucku up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mulucku is trying to break free.
Stroemblad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stroemblad misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroemblad works on Mulucku's body with a couple of short punches.
Mulucku wants to break free but Stroemblad has control.
Stroemblad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mulucku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Stroemblad.
Stroemblad lands with a left to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stroemblad - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mulucku is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stroemblad pushes Mulucku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stroemblad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stroemblad digs a right hand underneath Mulucku's ribcage. Mulucku let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mulucku looks gassed!
Nice body punch from Stroemblad.
Stroemblad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stroemblad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stroemblad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Stroemblad on the inside.
Stroemblad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stroemblad has Mulucku pressed against the cage, preventing Mulucku from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroemblad digs a right hand into Mulucku's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mulucku's gas tank.
Stroemblad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mulucku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Stroemblad on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stroemblad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stroemblad is stalling here.
Mulucku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stroemblad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stroemblad scores with a hook to the body.
Mulucku is trying to force a seperation but Stroemblad has the dominant position.
Stroemblad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stroemblad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stroemblad.
Stroemblad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mulucku letting Stroemblad take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stroemblad.
Stroemblad lands with a left to the head.
Stroemblad tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stroemblad pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stroemblad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stroemblad lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Stroemblad - that landed with a thud.
Stroemblad lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stroemblad manages to pull guard.
Stroemblad wants to stand and escape but Mulucku is having none of it.
Stroemblad is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Stroemblad can't get the takedown.
Stroemblad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Stroemblad.
A short body shot lands from Stroemblad as the two fighters clinch.
Stroemblad avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Stroemblad - that landed with a thud.
Stroemblad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mulucku walks away with a smile on his face. Stroemblad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesper Stroemblad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stroemblad tries to clinch up but Mulucku circles away and keeps his distance.
Mulucku takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stroemblad rushes Mulucku and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Stroemblad.
Mulucku takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Stroemblad.
Stroemblad manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stroemblad gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Stroemblad lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesper Stroemblad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Mulucku's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stroemblad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stroemblad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stroemblad digs a right hand underneath Mulucku's ribcage. Mulucku let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stroemblad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stroemblad scores with a shoulder strike.
Stroemblad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stroemblad changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mulucku fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stroemblad lands a nice shot that snaps Mulucku's head back.
Stroemblad tries to clinch but Mulucku is having none of it.
Stroemblad rushes Mulucku and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stroemblad takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mulucku can't break the clinch.
Stroemblad lands a shoulder strike.
Stroemblad has Mulucku pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Stroemblad.
Mulucku is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroemblad leaning against his opponent.
Stroemblad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mulucku just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stroemblad lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Stroemblad.
Stroemblad lands a hook that snaps the head of Mulucku backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stroemblad.
Stroemblad stalling in the clinch.
Stroemblad has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mulucku avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesper Stroemblad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Stroemblad.
Stroemblad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mulucku backwards.
Stroemblad lands a shot to the body.
Stroemblad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stroemblad is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mulucku pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stroemblad taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stroemblad stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stroemblad lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stroemblad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroemblad scores with a shot to the side of Mulucku's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stroemblad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mulucku backwards.
Stroemblad wants a takedown.
Stroemblad jumps guard but Mulucku stands there with Stroemblad around his waist. Stroemblad gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jesper Stroemblad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stroemblad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stroemblad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Stroemblad.
Stroemblad scores with a shot to the side of Mulucku's head.
Mulucku stops a takedown attempt from Stroemblad.
Stroemblad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mulucku walks away with a smile on his face. Stroemblad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stroemblad is looking to clinch but Mulucku is avoiding it.
Stroemblad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mulucku manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stroemblad has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stroemblad lands a right hand.
Stroemblad lands with a right to the head.
Mulucku has had enough of the clinch but Stroemblad keeps him there for the moment.
Stroemblad pushes Mulucku back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroemblad presses Mulucku against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stroemblad drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mulucku gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stroemblad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Muluckus head.
Stroemblad lands with a right to the head.
Stroemblad stalling.
Stroemblad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stroemblad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stroemblad has Mulucku pressed against the cage.
A short left from Stroemblad.
Stroemblad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That has opened up Vlad Mulucku's cut even more.
Stroemblad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stroemblad is working Mulucku over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Stroemblad scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stroemblad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroemblad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Stroemblad on the inside.
Stroemblad lands with a short shot to the head.
Stroemblad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stroemblad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Stroemblad.
Stroemblad stalling in the clinch.
Stroemblad lands an uppercut.
Stroemblad presses Mulucku against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stroemblad digs a right hand underneath Mulucku's ribcage. Mulucku let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee calls for Stroemblad to work.
Stroemblad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mulucku takes a shot to the head.
Stroemblad lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Stroemblad.
Stroemblad works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesper Stroemblad dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Mulucku's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mulucku gets tackled into the cage by Stroemblad. Stroemblad maintains the clinch.
Mulucku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stroemblad lands a nice uppercut.
Stroemblad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stroemblad works on Mulucku's body with a couple of short punches.
Stroemblad holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Stroemblad.
Stroemblad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stroemblad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mulucku backwards.
Still in the clinch, Stroemblad scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee calls for Stroemblad to work.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Stroemblad for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Stroemblad lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mulucku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stroemblad controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Stroemblad.
Stroemblad is leaning against Mulucku and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Stroemblad.
Stroemblad wants a takedown but no success here.
Stroemblad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stroemblad lands a shoulder strike.
Stroemblad lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Stroemblad on the inside.
Stroemblad tries to pull guard but Mulucku holds him up against the cage and eventually Stroemblad drops back down to his feet.
Stroemblad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stroemblad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mulucku can do to turn this around?
Stroemblad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stroemblad.
Stroemblad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mulucku backwards.
Mulucku gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stroemblad.
Vlad Mulucku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesper Stroemblad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroemblad lands with a light punch inside.
Stroemblad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mulucku smiles and moves away.
Stroemblad lands a nice shot to the body.
Stroemblad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stroemblad stalks Mulucku and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mulucku's face. Mulucku staggers backwards, shaken.
Vlad Mulucku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stroemblad is looking to clinch but Mulucku is avoiding it.
Stroemblad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mulucku closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mulucku looks to land a left hand but Stroemblad moved out of range nicely.
Stroemblad lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroemblad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mulucku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stroemblad moves into range and clinches up with Mulucku.
A short right from Stroemblad on the inside.
Stroemblad lands a right hand.
Stroemblad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mulucku.
Stroemblad pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroemblad scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stroemblad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mulucku just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stroemblad has Mulucku pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Stroemblad scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stroemblad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stroemblad manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Stroemblad.
Stroemblad lands a shot to the body.
Stroemblad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mulucku or not.
A short uppercut from Stroemblad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroemblad stalling the fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stroemblad.
Stroemblad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stroemblad manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stroemblad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stroemblad wants to stall.
Stroemblad lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mulucku wants to break free but Stroemblad has control.
Stroemblad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stroemblad looking for a takedown.
Stroemblad has Mulucku pressed against the cage, preventing Mulucku from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Stroemblad.
Stroemblad is looking to control Mulucku's arms but Mulucku gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stroemblad has his back to the cage.
Stroemblad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mulucku backwards.
The cut above Vlad Mulucku's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stroemblad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mulucku backwards.
Jesper Stroemblad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stroemblad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stroemblad works on Mulucku's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesper Stroemblad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stroemblad has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesper Stroemblad!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Speedy Light (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zuca Furcal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Speedy Light!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zuca Furcal!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Light throws out a loose jab but Furcal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Light misses with a double jab.
Light loads up on a big right hand but Furcal slips the punch.
Light swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Light throws a nice looking combination but Furcal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Light swinging wildly here.
Light swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Light, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Speedy Light seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Furcal staying out of range there.
Light misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Light.
Light lands with a cross.
Light throws a lazy right hand but Furcal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Furcal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furcal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Light.
Furcal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Light.
Light throws a hook to the side of Furcal's head but Furcal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Furcal moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Furcal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Light misses with a wild combination.
Furcal shoots in but no luck this time.
Light lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Furcal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Light is fending him off so far but Furcal persists. Nope, Light circles away and we're back to standing.
Light throws a shot from downtown. Furcal moves away and avoids it.
Light throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Furcal dives in and grabs Light's left leg, looking for a takedown. Light pushes down on Furcal's head and hops out.
Speedy Light has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zuca Furcal.
Furcal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Light moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Furcal does no damage.
Furcal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Light.
Light works the jab nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Light darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Light is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Furcal.
Light misses with a straight right.
Light lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Furcal at a distance.
Light lands a jab to Furcal's midsection.
Furcal takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Furcal looks gassed!
Light throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Light misses its intended target.
Light loads up on a big right hand but Furcal slips the punch.
Light swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Furcal decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Light's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Light keeping moving, preventing Furcal from controlling successfully.
Light is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Light pulls Furcal in close to prevent any damage.
Furcal throws a strike but Light rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Furcal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Light doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Light manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Light seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Light gets to his feet. Furcal looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Light throws a nice looking combination but Furcal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Speedy Light dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Furcal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Light.
Light lands a right hook to the body.
Light throws a series of punches but Furcal moves out of range.
Light tries to bum rush Furcal with a series of wild strikes but Furcal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Light lands with a good body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Light. Those never looked like landing.
Oooooh!!! Light has knocked Furcal down with a huge combo! Light steps away and waves a wobbly Furcal back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Light lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Furcal falls backwards - clearly groggy! Light dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Speedy Light!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Przemyslaw Nowak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mufasa King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying King's choice of entrance music: Circle of Life. Mufasa King has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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250 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Przemyslaw Nowak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mufasa King!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nowak gets tackled into the cage by King. King maintains the clinch.
A short right from King on the inside.
A body shot lands from King.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
King lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Przemyslaw Nowak has been cut.
Nice elbow from King.
Nowak is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King lands an elbow just above Nowak 's eye.
King lands a left hand.
King'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.
King lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from King.
King comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Przemyslaw Nowak's cut is getting worse.
King crunches a lovely knee into Nowak's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on King - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knees to the body from King.
Knees to the body from King.
King lands with a right to the head.
King landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King lands a right hand.
King avoiding damage.
Nice elbow from King.
Come on King - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
King lands an elbow just above Nowak 's eye.
Knees to the body from King.
King lands a nice elbow.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Przemyslaw Nowak's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands a nice elbow.
Nowak takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jeez, Przemyslaw Nowak's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
King comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
King lands an elbow just above Nowak 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Przemyslaw Nowak's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mufasa King!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rawrl Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rawrl Castro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
182 lbs
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27
216 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rawrl Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Quinton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Castro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
Castro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Castro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Castro misses with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Castro throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Quinton Jackson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castro throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Castro moved out of range.
Castro defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Castro throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Castro avoids it well.
Castro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Castro wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Castro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws the left hand but Castro avoids the punch easily.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Castro ducks down to avoid it.
Castro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Castro throws a leg kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Castro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson jabs Castro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Quinton Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro misses the jab.
Castro throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Castros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jackson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro moves out of range of the strikes.
Castro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson throws the left hand but Castro avoids the punch easily.
Castro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Castro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castro.
Jackson digs a good hook to Castro's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Castro is breathing heavily.
Castro ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Castro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jackson cracks Castro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Castro lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Castro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Castro.
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Castro backs up against the cage.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Castro is out of range.
Castro misses with a head kick.
Castro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castro throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson cracks Castro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson connects with a jab.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Castro shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Castro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Castro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson lands a jab.
Castro defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Castro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Castro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Castro tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castro tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Castro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quinton Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Castro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Castro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Castro's head.
Castro has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Castro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Castro scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson tries to bum rush Castro with a series of wild strikes but Castro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Castro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Castro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Castro's body.
Castro slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Castro tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Castro tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Castro misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Castro knows he should have avoided that one.
Castro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Castro might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson punishes Castro's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Castro's head back.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Jackson lands.
Castro walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Castro throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Castro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Castro momentarily.
Castro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Castro throws a head kick that misses.
Castro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Castro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson connects with a jab.
Castro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Castro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson cracks Castro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Castro's body.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Castro's head back.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Jackson cracks Castro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Castro throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Castro only half commits.
Castro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Castro takes one on the button.
Jackson jabs at Castro's body.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Castro's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson connects with a jab.
Castro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Castro.
Jackson tests Castro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Castro. Castro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Castro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Jackson works Castro's body with a nice hook.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson connects with a jab.
Quinton Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Castro's ribs.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Castro's ribs.
Castro takes one to the chin there.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Castro's head back.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Castro 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.
Quinton Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Quinton Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Castro settles back down.
Castro wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Jackson cracks Castro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Castro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Castro scrambles back to his feet.
Castro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Castro has time to react.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Castro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
Castro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Castro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Castro throws a head kick that misses.
Castro slips under a jab from Jackson.
Castro tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Castro's ribs.
Castro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castro slips a straight right by Jackson.
Castro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Castro throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Castro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Castro thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Quinton Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Castro throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Jackson lands the left hand.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Castro seems unphased.
Rawrl Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson jabs Castro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson stuns Castro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Castro misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Castro throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Castro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Castro's ribs.
Castro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castro misses with a low kick.
Castro throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Castro.
Castro throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Castro under the eye.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Castro is just out of range.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Castro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Castro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Castro throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Castros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Castro moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Castro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Castro slips under a jab from Jackson.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Castro, right into the meat.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Castro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castro slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson tests Castro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Jackson!
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