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H.F.C.C. 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Okpu Mokpuaktu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Okpu Mokpuaktu has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Okpu Mokpuaktu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James West!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mokpuaktu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? West is fending him off so far but Mokpuaktu persists. Nope, West circles away and we're back to standing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by West.
West scores with the left hand. Mokpuaktu knows he should have avoided that one.
Mokpuaktu gets a takedown into half guard.
West wants to get back to his feet.
West wants to control but Mokpuaktu is keeping busy.
West looking for submissions off his back.
West flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mokpuaktu throwing shots but West is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mokpuaktu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mokpuaktu tries to pass to full mount but West defends it.
Mokpuaktu working the head and body with strikes.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
West scores with a nice strike.
Mokpuaktu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mokpuaktu shoots for a double leg takedown but West sprawls well. He's pushed Mokpuaktu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Okpu Mokpuaktu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and West duly obliges.
West scores with a hook to the body. Mokpuaktu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mokpuaktu is breathing heavily.
Mokpuaktu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
West cracks Mokpuaktu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
West scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
West throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
West throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
West connects with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - West scores with a four punch combination!
Donk. West catches Mokpuaktu right on the button with a cross.
West lands a jab-cross combination.
Mokpuaktu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
West throws a series of strikes that have Mokpuaktu backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mokpuaktu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
West throws a leg kick but Mokpuaktu checks it.
Okpu Mokpuaktu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by West.
West scores with a body shot.
Mokpuaktu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
West scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
West scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West looks to land a combination. Mokpuaktu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
West digs a good body shot into Mokpuaktu's ribs.
West lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - West scores with a four punch combination!
Mokpuaktu is rocked!
West moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oh Mokpuaktu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mokpuaktu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
West comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
West throws a leg kick that misses.
Mokpuaktu seems to have got his legs back now.
Danga de danga de dang - West scores with a four punch combination!
A jab from West does it's job there.
West displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
West takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mokpuaktu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A right-left combo lands from West.
West scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
West is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Mokpuaktu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
West lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
West scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
West moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
West closes the distance and lands a one-two.
West throws a series of strikes that have Mokpuaktu backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
West throws a good cross that connects.
West scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
West moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mokpuaktu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A left and a right from West both land. Nice combination.
Mokpuaktu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
West throws a one two combo.
West goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mokpuaktu shoots in but no luck this time.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mokpuaktu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from West - the referee stops the clock and Mokpuaktu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says West. Mokpuaktu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice uppercut there from West.
West lands a two punch combo.
Some bone on bone action there as Mokpuaktu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A left lands for West.
West is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
West is working the combinations to good effect here.
West lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mokpuaktu backs up against the cage.
West lands a right hook to the body.
Mokpuaktu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
West cracks Mokpuaktu with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mokpuaktu moves out of range of the body kick from West.
West lands with a nice body punch.
Mokpuaktu moves out of range of the leg kick from West.
West lands with a nice body punch.
Mokpuaktu shoots for a double leg takedown but West sprawls well. He's pushed Mokpuaktu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
West's corner calls for a 1-2. West obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
West throws a good cross that connects.
West dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
West throws a combination. Mokpuaktu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A jab lands there for West.
West works Mokpuaktu's body with a nice hook.
West lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for West.
Mokpuaktu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
West lunges at Mokpuaktu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mokpuaktu's hand.
West connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
West throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mokpuaktu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice combination there by West.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James West dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
West connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mokpuaktu's hands.
West tests Mokpuaktu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot lands for West.
Mokpuaktu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
West lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by West.
A jab from West does it's job there.
Mokpuaktu avoids the head kick by West.
West has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mokpuaktu scores a takedown into full mount!
Mokpuaktu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
West throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
West wants to control but Mokpuaktu is having none of it.
West slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
West keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mokpuaktu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
West trying to control here.
Mokpuaktu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West manages to get to full guard.
Mokpuaktu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mokpuaktu stops West from standing up.
West keeping moving, preventing Mokpuaktu from controlling successfully.
West tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mokpuaktu shoots in for a double leg but West sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A left and a right from West both land. Nice combination.
Mokpuaktu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mokpuaktu showed some decent athleticism there.
Mokpuaktu tries to pass the half guard into mount. West knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West gets full guard.
West throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
West has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mokpuaktu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mokpuaktu stopping the sweep attempt from West.
Mokpuaktu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
West is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
West keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Okpu Mokpuaktu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mokpuaktu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around West's waist but West gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mokpuaktu off to one side.
West lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mokpuaktu backs up against the cage.
Mokpuaktu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. West tries to avoid it but Mokpuaktu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag West to the ground. West escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mokpuaktu doesn't seem bothered though.
West throws a one two combo.
West lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mokpuaktu closes this distance looking for a takedown but West circles away.
West lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by West.
Mokpuaktu checks a leg kick nicely.
West lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
West bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mokpuaktu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mokpuaktu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
West closes the distance and lands a one-two.
West fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
West stuffs the takedown attempt from Mokpuaktu. Mokpuaktu gets slowly back to his feet.
Mokpuaktu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but West swivels and escapes.
Mokpuaktu misses with a takedown attempt - West sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from West finds it's way through Mokpuaktu's defenses.
Mokpuaktu walks into a straight right hand from West.
West throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mokpuaktu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with West but West pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by West!
West digs a good body shot into Mokpuaktu's ribs.
Nice jab there from West.
Mokpuaktu scores with a takedown into West's guard.
West throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mokpuaktu pushes down on West's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mokpuaktu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mokpuaktu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are battling for position here. West manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mokpuaktu looking to sit in guard and control but West gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
West chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James West will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
West lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
West lands a right hook to the body.
Mokpuaktu shoots for a double leg takedown but West sprawls well. He's pushed Mokpuaktu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
West keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mokpuaktu blocks a head kick by West.
Mokpuaktu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
West moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by West. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of West.
West will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
West cracks a nice hook into Mokpuaktu's ribs.
West scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mokpuaktu doesn't seem bothered though.
West throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A thudding body kick lands there by West!
A nice combination there by West.
Mokpuaktu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
West scores with a nice head shot.
West with a nice cross.
Nice cross by West.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
West throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mokpuaktu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Okpu Mokpuaktu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mokpuaktu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James West seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mokpuaktu moves out of range of the body kick from West.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by West!
Mokpuaktu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
West works over Mokpuaktu's head and body with a nice combination.
West lands with a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mokpuaktu.
West lands a jab to the head.
Mokpuaktu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mokpuaktu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by West there.
West scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
West stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
West looks to land a combination. Mokpuaktu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
West motions for Mokpuaktu to come forward. West throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mokpuaktu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
West moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West throws a low kick but Mokpuaktu avoids it.
Mokpuaktu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around West's waist but West gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mokpuaktu off to one side.
West takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
West scores with a punch to the head.
Mokpuaktu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
West throws a combination. Mokpuaktu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
West punishes Mokpuaktu's body with a nice straight punch.
West connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mokpuaktu's hands.
West punishes Mokpuaktu's body with a nice straight punch.
Mokpuaktu shoots in for a double leg but West sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mokpuaktu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from West.
West scores with a one two! Mokpuaktu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
West lands with a nice body punch.
Mokpuaktu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
James West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
West lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
West scores with a jab to the body.
Mokpuaktu shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for West.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mokpuaktu.
Mokpuaktu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says West as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Mokpuaktu with that takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from West.
West scores with the left hand. Mokpuaktu knows he should have avoided that one.
Mokpuaktu shoots in but West avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mokpuaktu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
James West is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
West punishes Mokpuaktu's body with a nice straight punch.
West scores with a three punch combo!
West lands with a straight right. Mokpuaktu didn't see that one coming.
West throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mokpuaktu tries for a takedown but West sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by West as he connects with a hook.
West scores with a jab.
Mokpuaktu walks into a stiff left hand from West.
Decent striking displayed by West there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West thuds his right hand into Mokpuaktu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mokpuaktu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but West swivels and escapes.
West lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mokpuaktu's sensitive parts.
West stuns Mokpuaktu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
West looks to land a combination. Mokpuaktu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mokpuaktu shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab by West.
Mokpuaktu needs to keep his hands up - West had a free shot at his head there.
Mokpuaktu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mokpuaktu lands in his opponent's guard.
West is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mokpuaktu throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mokpuaktu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Okpu Mokpuaktu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
James West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got West winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James West!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xacobe Varela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perkele comes to the cage accompanied by Impaled Nazarene - Hardboiled And Still Hellbound. Xacobe Varela looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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222 lbs
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225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Perkele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Xacobe Varela!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Varela misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Varela tries to clinch but Perkele moves out of range.
Varela has managed to clinch.
Varela is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Varela manages to pull guard.
Perkele passes into half guard.
Perkele missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Perkele working over Varela with some ground and pound. Varela looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Varela tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Perkele winds up and cracks Varela with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Perkele working Varela over with strikes.
Varela looks gassed!
Ground and pound from Perkele.
Perkele missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Perkele 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkele scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Perkele decides to stand up.
Perkele lands with a right and another and another! Varela is in big trouble! Perkele lands again and this time it's lights out for Varela! A quality knockout there for Perkele.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pekka Perkele!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Crocup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Bittbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Bittbull has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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227 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Crocup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Bittbull!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bittbull drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bittbull stands up.
Bittbull looks for a takedown but Crocup sprawls well.
Crocup scores with the left hand. Bittbull knows he should have avoided that one.
Bittbull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bittbull has a takedown stuffed.
Bittbull misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Michael Crocup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Bittbull.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Crocup.
Bittbull defending well as Crocup loads up on a big left hand.
Crocup misses with the combination.
Bittbull throws a head kick that misses.
Crocup catches Bittbull with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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.
Bittbull tries to clinch up.
Bittbull steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crocup.
Jose Bittbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crocup throws a jab but it's blocked by Bittbull.
Crocup could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Crocup throws a wild body kick that Bittbull sees coming a mile off.
Crocup thuds his right hand into Bittbull's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crocup looks to land a left hand but Bittbull moved out of range nicely.
Bittbull tries a head kick but it misses.
Bittbull tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crocup swivels and escapes.
Crocup circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocup connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crocup moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Crocup misses with a looping right.
Crocup with a nice cross.
Bittbull misses with a double jab
and Bittbull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bittbull has his takedown stuffed
and Crocup counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crocup misses with an uppercut. Bittbull saw that one coming.
Bittbull throws a lazy head kick
and Crocup connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crocup circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crocup scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bittbull moves out of range of the body kick.
Bittbull fails with a takedown attempt.
Crocup is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Crocup scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Crocup dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick by Crocup misses
and Bittbull makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bittbull misses with a shot to the body
and Crocup makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bittbull clinches but Crocup breaks the clinch
and Crocup counters with a stiff right hand.
Bittbull tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crocup swivels and escapes.
Bittbull fails with the takedown.
A nice combination there by Crocup.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Crocup misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocup throws a head kick that misses.
Bittbull throws a head kick that misses
and Crocup counters with a series of strikes. Bittbull will be more careful next time no doubt.
A slow jab from Crocup misses its intended target.
Crocup 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.
Crocup fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bittbull is breathing heavily.
Crocup is looking to slow Bittbull down with leg kicks.
Bittbull gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crocup counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Michael Crocup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Bittbull.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crocup scores with a nice right hand.
Crocup throws out a powerful jab.
Michael Crocup is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crocup.
Crocup's corner calls for a 1-2. Crocup obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bittbull walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Crocup blocks the leg kick.
Crocup scores with a jab to the body.
Bittbull takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocup connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crocup darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bittbull wants to clinch
letting Crocup counter with a right hand.
Jose Bittbull is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crocup lands a really nice looking cross but Bittbull seems unphased.
Crocup buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crocup takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crocup throws the kick towards the body but Bittbull avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Crocup finds it's target.
Bittbull has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Crocup throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good shot there by Crocup.
Crocup lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Jose Bittbull has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crocup throws a lazy head kick
and Bittbull counters with a head kick. That will keep Crocup thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Crocup pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bittbull closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Crocup dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jose Bittbull's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Crocup lands with a kick to the ribs.
Crocup throws an overhand right that lands on Bittbull's shoulder, as Bittbull tries to avoid the shot.
Crocup throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crocup takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crocup lands a glancing blow to the side of Bittbull's head.
Crocup lands with a slapping head kick.
Crocup keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crocup throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bittbull takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Crocup misses.
Crocup lands with a kick to the temple. Bittbull shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Crocup misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crocup misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bittbull shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crocup pinned against the cage. Crocup gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crocup lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crocup ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bittbull throws a sloppy head kick
and Crocup counters with a stiff right hand.
Bittbull fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crocup bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bittbull's head backwards.
A jab from Crocup misses.
Crocup scores with a one two! Bittbull had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Crocup wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bittbull attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocup ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crocup pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crocup throws a nice head kick!
Crocup throws a head kick that half lands.
Crocup catches Bittbull with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bittbull tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Crocup counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Crocup.
Crocup swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bittbull.
Crocup stuffs the takedown.
Crocup scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bittbull has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick from Crocup lands but Bittbull takes it in his stride.
Jose Bittbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Crocup is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crocup lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Crocup showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crocup, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Crocup!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Wickline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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224 lbs
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211 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leroy Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Travis Wickline!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wickline paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wickline clinches with his opponent.
Jenkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Jenkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wickline counters by moving into the clinch.
Jenkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wickline keeps control of Jenkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wickline breaks the clinch.
Jenkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Wickline counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wickline not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jenkins throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wickline sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jenkins throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jenkins wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins keeping full guard, as Wickline tries to pass.
Wickline really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jenkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jenkins throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jenkins throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick
and Wickline counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wickline manages to pull guard.
Jenkins 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.
Wickline has Jenkins pulled in close to control his posture.
Jenkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jenkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Wickline has wrist control.
Wickline is adopting a defensive guard.
Wickline is trying to control the position but Jenkins postures up.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Jenkins with a nice head shot there.
Wickline lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jenkins!
Wickline content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Wickline controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jenkins throwing hammer fists to the chest of Wickline. What's that going to do exactly?
Wickline is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jenkins can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wickline raining down shots from the mount!
Jenkins can't escape the position.
Wickline looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking to get to half guard.
Wickline controlling his opponent.
Jenkins regains half guard.
Wickline trying to control the action but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Jenkins tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Wickline is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jenkins missing with punches from the bottom.
Wickline prevents Jenkins from improving his position.
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.
Wickline trying to control from half guard but Jenkins is working away.
Jenkins wants to improve his position but Wickline is controlling well.
Wickline seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jenkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jenkins misses with a head kick.
Leroy Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wickline feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jenkins throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Wickline showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wickline sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jenkins's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Wickline dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Horrible takedown by Wickline or perhaps it was just good defense by Jenkins which made him look bad.
Wickline circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wickline counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wickline.
Jenkins thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jenkins throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wickline wanted to stand there but Jenkins had control of the position.
Jenkins throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jenkins doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wickline controlling from the top position.
Jenkins tries to strike from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jenkins will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wickline closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wickline lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Wickline from controlling successfully.
Wickline postures up and lands a big shot to Jenkins's brow.
Jenkins scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Jenkins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wickline controls the pace.
Jenkins throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jenkins throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wickline is stalling in the full guard.
Wickline must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wickline slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Jenkins.
Wickline tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jenkins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Wickline blocks the strikes from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jenkins tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jenkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wickline decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jenkins's guard.
Wickline content to stall in guard here.
Jenkins throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wickline wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Jenkins will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jenkins throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jenkins throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wickline trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jenkins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wickline holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jenkins is trying to break free.
Jenkins tries to break the clinch but Wickline is controlling the position.
Wickline breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins rushes Wickline and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jenkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins misses with a combination
and Wickline counters by moving into the clinch.
Jenkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Wickline won't allow it.
Jenkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wickline breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wickline shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jenkins as he avoids it easily.
Jenkins clinches but Wickline breaks the clinch
and Wickline counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wickline lands a couple of digs.
Jenkins being controlled here, momentarily.
Jenkins is striking off his back. Wickline thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Jenkins flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jenkins is staying active underneath Wickline, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jenkins is pressing down on Wickline's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jenkins trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jenkins thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wickline accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Wickline showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Jenkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wickline moves into the clinch.
Wickline can't break the clinch.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch but Wickline keeps him there for the moment.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch but Wickline keeps him there for the moment.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch but Wickline keeps him there for the moment.
Wickline keeps control of Jenkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wickline manages to break the clinch.
Jenkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wickline counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jenkins won't be happy with that.
Wickline wants to control but Jenkins is keeping him busy.
Wickline scoring with punches from side control.
Wickline taking a breather here.
Jenkins is trying to improve his position.
Wickline taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wickline wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jenkins keeps working.
Jenkins throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wickline blocks the strikes from Jenkins.
Jenkins flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jenkins tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Wickline seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
Wickline tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jenkins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jenkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jenkins punching from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Wickline seems content to control.
Jenkins misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wickline blocks the strikes from Jenkins.
Jenkins is not content to let Wickline control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jenkins wants to clinch but Wickline slips to the side
and Wickline counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jenkins throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jenkins throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jenkins throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wickline stays in close to Jenkins's body and controls the position.
Wickline trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Jenkins trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jenkins doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jenkins throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jenkins wants to clinch
and Wickline counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wickline.
Jenkins trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jenkins tries to strike from the bottom.
Wickline wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Jenkins will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jenkins trying to strike off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins striking off his back but it's not causing Wickline any problems.
Wickline showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jenkins throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jenkins throws a combination that misses
and Wickline counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wickline trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wickline's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wickline pushing down on Jenkins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wickline is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jenkins!
Leroy Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Travis Wickline is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jenkins is squirming around, avoiding Wickline's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Wickline comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wickline winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Wickline!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Junjun Tare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Dmitrejv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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130 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Junjun Tare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksandr Dmitrejv!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tare shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tare was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dmitrejv wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tare.
Tare takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dmitrejv is trying to escape the mount.
Tare won't let Dmitrejv get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Dmitrejv is trying desperately to improve position.
Dmitrejv in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tare looking to control but Dmitrejv is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dmitrejv manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dmitrejv manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dmitrejv wriggles free and stands up.
Dmitrejv lands with a nice combination. Tare backs away looking to recover.
Tare takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dmitrejv takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dmitrejv swinging wilding here.
Tare gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dmitrejv tries to pull guard but Tare holds him up against the cage and eventually Dmitrejv drops back down to his feet.
Tare breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dmitrejv bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tare's head.
Aleksandr Dmitrejv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Dmitrejv.
Dmitrejv scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dmitrejv swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Dmitrejv.
Tare fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dmitrejv, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tare manages to break the clinch.
Dmitrejv fails to land with a series of punches.
Tare looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tare is breathing heavily.
Tare throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dmitrejv pushes Tare off looking to stand but Tare dives back in and keeps control.
Tare knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dmitrejv on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tare moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dmitrejv.
Dmitrejv gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tare wants to free his trapped foot but Dmitrejv is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tare tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dmitrejv.
Dmitrejv looking for submissions off his back.
Dmitrejv is trying to stand.
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.
Tare lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dmitrejv wants to get back to full guard.
Dmitrejv wants to get back to full guard but Tare has mounted him!
Tare really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dmitrejv working to try and regain half guard.
Dmitrejv squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Tare controlling from the full mount.
Dmitrejv is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
Junjun Tare dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tare shoots in for a double leg but Dmitrejv sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dmitrejv throws a right and a left that Tare avoids nicely.
Dmitrejv paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tare avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tare gets the takedown into side control.
Tare working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dmitrejv sneaks back into half guard.
Dmitrejv looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tare is looking to advance position but Dmitrejv won't allow it.
Tare wants to stand up but Dmitrejv has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dmitrejv wants to get back to his feet.
Dmitrejv looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tare thows a huge punch but Dmitrejv dodges it nicely.
Dmitrejv manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Junjun Tare is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Dmitrejv scores with a four punch combination!
Dmitrejv throws a right and a left that Tare avoids nicely.
Tare slips a jab and a cross from Dmitrejv.
No joy there for Dmitrejv, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tare on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aleksandr Dmitrejv is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
No joy there for Dmitrejv, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tare throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dmitrejv throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tare counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dmitrejv!
Dmitrejv is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Dmitrejv is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tare landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tare thowing shots but they're missing.
Dmitrejv is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dmitrejv bucks up and throws Tare to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Tare throws a head kick that misses.
Tare takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dmitrejv rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tare moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body kick there by Tare.
Dmitrejv keeps the fight on the outside.
Tare has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tare scores with a takedown into Dmitrejv's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tare trying to control but Dmitrejv is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tare won't allow Dmitrejv to get back to his feet.
Tare wants to control from the top but Dmitrejv keeps moving.
Tare avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tare has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dmitrejv has his foot on Tare's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tare works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dmitrejv keeping full guard, as Tare tries to pass.
Dmitrejv working for a triangle but Tare defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Dmitrejv showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tare throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dmitrejv stalks Tare and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tare's face. Tare staggers backwards, shaken.
Dmitrejv catches Tare with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dmitrejv misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot lands for Dmitrejv.
Dmitrejv lands a with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dmitrejv misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tare showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dmitrejv.
Dmitrejv misses the body punch
and Tare counters with a head kick. That will keep Dmitrejv thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tare tries to clinch up but Dmitrejv circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tare fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tare gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dmitrejv.
Dmitrejv scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tare doesn't seem bothered though.
Dmitrejv lands with an uppercut that bounces Tare off the cage and back into rage.
Dmitrejv looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tare throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dmitrejv swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Tare counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tare has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dmitrejv to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tare is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dmitrejv pulls down on the head and he's put Tare to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aleksandr Dmitrejv!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Susikasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tero Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor has chosen Diablo - The Preacher as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
176 lbs
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165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very quick |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Susikasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Taylor misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Susikasi.
Susikasi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Susikasi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Susikasi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Susikasi in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Taylor is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Seppo Susikasi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Bama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arm Barr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bama's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Here Comes The Pain. Bama has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Ben Bama looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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282 lbs
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270 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Bama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arm Barr!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barr rushes Bama and presses him up against the cage.
Bama is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Bama.
A short right from Barr.
It looks like Ben Bama has been cut.
Barr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bama's defenses.
Barr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bama fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barr tries to clinch but Bama moves out of range.
Bama could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Barr drops Bama with a big left hand and mounts him. Bama is in big trouble!
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!
Barr controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Arm Barr just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barr shoots in for a takedown but Bama shows good takedown defense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barr doesn't manage to clinch there - Bama circles away.
Barr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Barr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arm Barr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Bama'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.
Barr clinches with his opponent.
Barr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bama's defenses.
Barr manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Bama as Barr shoots in.
Barr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barr with a knee to the head.
Bama stops a takedown attempt from Barr.
Barr drags the fight down to the ground.
Barr controlling Bama's posture.
Barr wants to sweep here but Bama controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barr is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barr wants to control from the top but Bama keeps moving.
Bama on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bama tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barr is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arm Barr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ben Bama's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Barr shoots in but no luck this time.
Barr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barr tries to clinch up but Bama circles away and keeps his distance.
Barr shoots in and drives through. Bama sprawls well.
Barr drives through and clinches with Bama against the cage.
Barr pulls guard.
Barr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bama wants to stand and escape but instead Barr has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bama being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Arm Barr just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barr tries to clinch but Bama is having none of it.
Barr doesn't manage to clinch there - Bama circles away.
Arm Barr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barr slips under a jab from Bama.
Barr throws a hook but Bama avoids it easily.
Barr moves into range and clinches up with Bama.
Barr lands an elbow inside that Bama shrugs off.
Barr breaks the clinch.
Barr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bama as he avoids it easily.
Ben Bama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arm Barr.
Barr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barr tries to clinch up but Bama circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barr tries to clinch up but Bama circles away and keeps his distance.
Barr clinches.
Barr pulls guard.
Barr wants to stand but Bama is controlling the position.
Barr controls Bama momentarily but Bama frees himself.
Ben Bama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arm Barr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arm Barr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barr 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 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arm Barr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amin Lasileuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joachim Pandela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joachim Pandela will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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289 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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280 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amin Lasileuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joachim Pandela!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lasileuka darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lasileuka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lasileuka is thwarting Pandela's attempts to control the position.
Lasileuka scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lasileuka with the ground and pound but Pandela uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lasileuka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pandela is keeping the position for now.
Pandela utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lasileuka with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pandela is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lasileuka tries to free his leg and advance position but Pandela is retaining full guard.
Lasileuka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lasileuka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lasileuka won't allow Pandela to get back to his feet.
Lasileuka with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lasileukais looking to pass into half guard but Pandela pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pandela is in guard.
Lasileuka lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pandela!
Lasileuka scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pandela?
Pandela regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lasileuka prevents Pandela from standing back up.
Lasileuka thows a huge punch but Pandela dodges it nicely.
Lasileuka 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.
Lasileuka looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pandela with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pandela looks gassed!
Lasileuka passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pandela!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
BOOM! Lasileuka connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Lasileuka connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lasileuka lands a heavy elbow.
Lasileuka looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lasileuka postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pandela looks a forlorn figure.
Pandela is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big strike lands for Lasileuka! That's really hurt Pandela and he's turned his back - Lasileuka keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Lasileuka Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amin Lasileuka!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bentong Baliskad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Horn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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23
170 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
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22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Big right hand |
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Counter striker
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bentong Baliskad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nick Horn!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baliskad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horn gets the takedown into side control.
Horn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baliskad is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Baliskad pushes Horn away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Horn gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Horn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Horn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Baliskad is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Horn asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Horn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horn wants to control but Baliskad is keeping him busy.
Horn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Horn looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Baliskad is pushing Horn's head away, looking to escape. Horn manages to hold on to the position though.
Horn tries for a kimura but Baliskad is defending well.
Baliskad wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baliskad knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Baliskad is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Horn is controlling him well.
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.
Horn is trying to get an arm triangle but Baliskad is defending well.
Baliskad pushes Horn away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Horn gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Baliskad knocks Horn to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Horn is rocked!
Baliskad wants to stand but Horn is controlling his arm.
Horn is still in real trouble! Can Baliskad finish him?
Horn seems to have recovered his senses.
Horn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Horn is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Baliskad pulls his head out easily.
Horn regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Horn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baliskad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baliskad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baliskad stopping the sweep attempt from Horn.
Baliskad wants to stand but Horn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Baliskad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Horn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baliskad wanted to stand there but Horn had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baliskad has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Horn to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Baliskad is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Horn pulls down on the head and he's put Baliskad to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nick Horn!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santeri Sikaniska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Metusalem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sikaniska's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 2 Brothers on the 4th floor - Fairytales. The key to victory for Santeri Sikaniska has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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300 lbs
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295 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Sikaniska!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Metusalem!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metusalem is looking to clinch but Sikaniska is avoiding it.
Boris Metusalem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metusalem fails to land with a series of punches.
Sikaniska lands with a straight right. Metusalem didn't see that one coming.
Metusalem tries to clinch but Sikaniska is having none of it.
Metusalem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Metusalem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sikaniska closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Metusalem.
A nice left hand lands by Metusalem.
Metusalem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Metusalem closes the distance but Sikaniska moves to the side
and Sikaniska counters with a nice uppercut.
Metusalem tries to clinch up
and Sikaniska counters with a two punch combo.
Metusalem darts in trying to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a two punch combo.
Sikaniska circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sikaniska counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metusalem wants to clinch but Sikaniska slips to the side
and Sikaniska counters with a left and a right that stings Metusalem.
Sikaniska scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Metusalem misses with a double jab
and Sikaniska counters with a right hand to the body.
Metusalem with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sikaniska to score with a decent uppercut.
Sikaniska looks to land a combination but Metusalem avoids it well.
Metusalem tries to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Metusalem looks to clinch
enabling Sikaniska to counter with a crisp jab.
Sikaniska is working the combinations to good effect here.
Metusalem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sikaniska counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Metusalem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sikaniska counters with a series of strikes. Metusalem will be more careful next time no doubt.
Metusalem closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a series of strikes. Metusalem will be more careful next time no doubt.
Metusalem looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sikaniska throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metusalem tries to keep at a distance but Sikaniska has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sikaniska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sikaniska on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch combination from Sikaniska misses.
Sikaniska throws a right hand that Metusalem ducks under and follows up with a left that Metusalem also avoids with ease.
Metusalem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Sikaniska to counter with a crisp jab.
Metusalem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sikaniska counters with a three punch combo that has Metusalem backing up. Metusalem nods at Sikaniska to acknowledge the strikes.
Metusalem tries to clinch but Sikaniska moves away
and Sikaniska cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem clinches but Sikaniska breaks the clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a series of strikes. Metusalem will be more careful next time no doubt.
Metusalem tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sikaniska counters with a three punch combo that has Metusalem backing up. Metusalem nods at Sikaniska to acknowledge the strikes.
Metusalem tries to clinch
and Metusalem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sikaniska connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Metusalem tries to clinch but Sikaniska moves away
and Sikaniska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Sikaniska, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Metusalem has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sikaniska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sikaniska circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sikaniska counters with a three punch combo that has Metusalem backing up. Metusalem nods at Sikaniska to acknowledge the strikes.
Metusalem falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sikaniska counters with a nice uppercut.
Metusalem misses with a double jab
and Sikaniska counters with a three punch combo that has Metusalem backing up. Metusalem nods at Sikaniska to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikaniska circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sikaniska counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Metusalem tries to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a left and a right that stings Metusalem.
Metusalem tries to clinch up
and Sikaniska counters with a left and a right that stings Metusalem.
Metusalem tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sikaniska counters with a one-two to the body.
Metusalem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sikaniska counters with a lovely straight right hand!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sikaniska scores with a hook to the body. Metusalem takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Metusalem tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sikaniska counters with a one-two 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!
Metusalem tries to clinch but Sikaniska moves away
and Sikaniska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sikaniska will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santeri Sikaniska dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Metusalem misses with a combination
and Sikaniska counters with a series of strikes. Metusalem will be more careful next time no doubt.
Metusalem tries to clinch but Sikaniska moves away
and Sikaniska counters with a series of strikes. Metusalem will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sikaniska uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Metusalem has time to react.
Sikaniska throws a series of punches but Metusalem avoids them all with ease.
Sikaniska lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Metusalem tries to clinch but Sikaniska moves away
and Sikaniska counters with a two punch combo.
Metusalem wants to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a one-two to the body.
Sikaniska fails in his attempt to clinch.
Metusalem misses with a double jab
and Sikaniska counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sikaniska.
Sikaniska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sikaniska moves into the clinch.
Sikaniska tries to break the clinch but Metusalem is controlling the position.
Metusalem swings wildly with an uppercut but Sikaniska uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Metusalem fails to land.
Sikaniska manages to break the clinch.
Metusalem darts in trying to clinch
and Metusalem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Metusalem looks to clinch
and Sikaniska makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Metusalem wants to clinch but Sikaniska slips to the side
and Sikaniska counters by moving into the clinch.
Metusalem lands a hook that snaps the head of Sikaniska backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metusalem.
Metusalem can't break the clinch.
Metusalem is breathing heavily.
Metusalem leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sikaniska breaks the clinch.
Metusalem is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sikaniska.
Metusalem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sikaniska counters with a series of strikes. Metusalem will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem clinches but Sikaniska breaks the clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a series of strikes. Metusalem will be more careful next time no doubt.
Metusalem looks to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Metusalem looks to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a left and a right that stings Metusalem.
Sikaniska looks to land a combination but Metusalem avoids it well.
Metusalem closes the distance but Sikaniska moves to the side
and Sikaniska holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Metusalem tries for a takedown but Sikaniska manages to get underhooks.
Metusalem pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sikaniska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sikaniska throws a series of strikes that have Metusalem backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sikaniska circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sikaniska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sikaniska is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikaniska misses with a few strikes there.
Sikaniska lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sikaniska circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sikaniska counters with a two punch combo.
Sikaniska misses with a series of wild punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Sikaniska scores with a four punch combination!
Metusalem tries to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a series of strikes. Metusalem will be more careful next time no doubt.
Metusalem closes the distance but Sikaniska moves to the side
and Sikaniska counters with a right hand to the body.
Sikaniska clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Metusalem.
Metusalem creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikaniska has had enough of the clinch but Metusalem keeps him there for the moment.
Sikaniska has had enough of the clinch but Metusalem keeps him there for the moment.
Metusalem stalling.
Sikaniska wants to break free but Metusalem has control.
Metusalem lands an elbow just above Sikaniska 's eye.
It looks like Santeri Sikaniska has been cut.
Sikaniska letting Metusalem take a breather here.
Sikaniska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Metusalem tries to clinch
and Sikaniska counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Metusalem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Metusalem is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sikaniska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Metusalem clinches but Sikaniska breaks the clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a two punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sikaniska lands a two punch combo.
Santeri Sikaniska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sikaniska lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sikaniska.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santeri Sikaniska dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Santeri Sikaniska's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Metusalem wants to clinch but Sikaniska slips to the side
and Sikaniska counters with a three punch combo that has Metusalem backing up. Metusalem nods at Sikaniska to acknowledge the strikes.
Sikaniska lands with a nice combination. Metusalem backs away looking to recover.
Sikaniska scores with a three punch combo!
Sikaniska will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch lands to the side of Sikaniska 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Metusalem tries to clinch up
and Sikaniska cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sikaniska displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Metusalem clinches up against the cage.
Sikaniska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Metusalem avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Sikaniska scores with a four punch combination!
Metusalem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metusalem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sikaniska counters with a one-two to the body.
Sikaniska misses with a double jab.
Metusalem clinches but Sikaniska breaks the clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a one-two to the body.
Sikaniska throws a series of punches but Metusalem moves out of range.
Metusalem clinches but Sikaniska breaks the clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a nice uppercut.
Metusalem closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sikaniska counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Metusalem taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sikaniska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sikaniska closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Metusalem throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sikaniska counters with a one-two to the body.
Metusalem closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a straight right hand.
Metusalem closes the distance but Sikaniska moves to the side
and Sikaniska counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sikaniska closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sikaniska lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Metusalem wants to clinch but Sikaniska slips to the side
and Sikaniska counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sikaniska.
Metusalem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sikaniska backwards.
Metusalem lands an uppercut.
Metusalem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Metusalem misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem misses with the head strike.
Sikaniska breaks from the clinch.
Metusalem wants to clinch but Sikaniska slips to the side
and Sikaniska counters with a left and a right that stings Metusalem.
Sikaniska throws a series of punches but Metusalem avoids them all with ease.
Metusalem looks to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a series of strikes. Metusalem will be more careful next time no doubt.
Santeri Sikaniska is winning the standup battle so far.
Sikaniska circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sikaniska cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Metusalem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sikaniska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sikaniska scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Metusalem walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Metusalem tries to clinch up
and Sikaniska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikaniska scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Metusalem tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sikaniska counters with a three punch combo that has Metusalem backing up. Metusalem nods at Sikaniska to acknowledge the strikes.
Metusalem dodges the punch combination from Sikaniska.
Metusalem looks to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Metusalem darts in trying to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a stiff right hand.
Sikaniska swinging wilding here.
Metusalem tries to clinch but Sikaniska moves away
and Sikaniska counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Metusalem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sikaniska counters with a two punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sikaniska throws a right and a left that Metusalem avoids nicely.
Sikaniska lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Metusalem tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sikaniska counters with a left and a right that stings Metusalem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santeri Sikaniska clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Santeri Sikaniska'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.
Metusalem tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sikaniska counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sikaniska.
Sikaniska blocks an uppercut.
Sikaniska on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Metusalem lands a right hand.
Metusalem pushes off an throws an elbow but Sikaniska leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Metusalem misses with some punches.
Sikaniska stalling in the clinch but Metusalem improves position.
Sikaniska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Metusalem closes the distance but Sikaniska moves to the side
and Sikaniska counters with a series of strikes. Metusalem will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sikaniska lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sikaniska circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sikaniska cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sikaniska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Metusalem can do to turn this around?
Metusalem is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Metusalem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sikaniska.
Sikaniska circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sikaniska counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metusalem looks to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a straight right hand.
Metusalem tries to clinch up
and Sikaniska counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sikaniska.
Sikaniska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Metusalem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sikaniska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Metusalem looks to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a left and a right that stings Metusalem.
Metusalem clinches but Sikaniska breaks the clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a series of strikes. Metusalem will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sikaniska closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Metusalem wants to clinch but Sikaniska slips to the side
and Sikaniska counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sikaniska moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Metusalem tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sikaniska counters with a series of strikes. Metusalem will be more careful next time no doubt.
Metusalem wants to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a two punch combo.
Sikaniska throws a right and a left that Metusalem avoids nicely.
Metusalem tries to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a left and a right that stings Metusalem.
Sikaniska throws a series of punches but Metusalem moves out of range.
Metusalem tries to clinch but Sikaniska moves away
and Sikaniska counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Metusalem tries to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a series of strikes. Metusalem will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metusalem clinches but Sikaniska breaks the clinch
enabling Sikaniska to counter with a crisp jab.
Sikaniska lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sikaniska.
Sikaniska scores with a three punch combo!
Sikaniska lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem darts in trying to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sikaniska lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sikaniska throws a combination. Metusalem tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sikaniska throws a series of punches but Metusalem moves out of range.
Nice shot by Sikaniska.
Metusalem darts in trying to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a two punch combo.
Sikaniska will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Metusalem tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sikaniska counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Metusalem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sikaniska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikaniska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sikaniska circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sikaniska counters with a one-two to the body.
Metusalem closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sikaniska displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sikaniska throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metusalem closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a left and a right that stings Metusalem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santeri Sikaniska had his way with Boris Metusalem in that round.
The cut man is working on Santeri Sikaniska's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Metusalem throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sikaniska counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sikaniska's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Metusalem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sikaniska backwards.
Sikaniska wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Metusalem throws a punch but it's blocked by Sikaniska.
Sikaniska is trying to break the clinch but Metusalem has him pressed against the cage.
Sikaniska drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sikaniska blocking some punches.
Sikaniska blocks an uppercut.
Sikaniska is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metusalem misses with an elbow strike.
Metusalem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sikaniska wants to break free but Metusalem has control.
Metusalem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metusalem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Metusalem has a couple of punches blocked by Sikaniska.
Metusalem is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikaniska blocks the elbow strike.
Metusalem is stalling here.
Metusalem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sikaniska wants to get back to striking at distance but Metusalem won't allow it.
Metusalem keeps control of Sikaniska as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Metusalem presses Sikaniska against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Metusalem.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Metusalem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sikaniska tries to break the clinch but Metusalem is controlling the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Metusalem.
Metusalem lands an uppercut.
Metusalem lands with a right to the head.
Metusalem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sikaniska backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem pushes off an throws an elbow but Sikaniska leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Metusalem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Metusalem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Metusalem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metusalem lands a body shot in the clinch.
Metusalem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Metusalem.
Metusalem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sikaniska backwards.
Metusalem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Metusalem as the two fighters clinch.
Metusalem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sikaniskas head.
Metusalem lands an uppercut.
Metusalem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Metusalem.
Sikaniska wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem pushes Sikaniska back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Metusalem lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sikaniska.
Metusalem lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Metusalem.
Sikaniska has had enough of the clinch but Metusalem keeps him there for the moment.
Metusalem pushes Sikaniska back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sikaniska gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Metusalem.
Sikaniska wants to break free but Metusalem has control.
Sikaniska wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Metusalem pushes Sikaniska back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Metusalem.
Metusalem lands an elbow inside.
Metusalem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Metusalem scores with a shoulder strike.
Sikaniska on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem working aggressively here.
Metusalem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sikaniska is looking to break free of the clinch but Metusalem has double underhooks.
Sikaniska is looking to break free of the clinch but Metusalem has double underhooks.
Boris Metusalem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metusalem slows down the pace here.
Sikaniska is looking to break free of the clinch but Metusalem has double underhooks.
A short left from Metusalem.
Metusalem tries to pull guard but Sikaniska holds him up against the cage and eventually Metusalem drops back down to his feet.
Metusalem pushes Sikaniska back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Metusalem scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metusalem digs a right hand underneath Sikaniska's ribcage. Sikaniska let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Metusalem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sikaniska backwards.
Metusalem lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sikaniska.
Santeri Sikaniska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metusalem lands with a light punch inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Metusalem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sikaniska has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:45
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santeri Sikaniska!
Santeri Sikaniska is the new super heavyweight champion!
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