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CEC 19 : All On The Line PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tropical Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hesh Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tropical Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hesh Law!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Law has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Davidson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Davidson has had enough of the clinch but Law keeps him there for the moment.
Davidson manages to break the clinch.
Law throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davidson tries to clinch but Law is having none of it.
Law drives through with a takedown into guard.
Davidson is trying to control the position but Law postures up.
Davidson striking off his back.
Davidson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davidson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Law looking to sit in guard and control but Davidson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Law looking for a sweep. Not yet Law, not yet.
Davidson content to stall in guard here.
Davidson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Davidson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Law on the ground.
Davidson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davidson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Law preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Law looking for a guillotine here but Davidson defends easily.
Davidson looking to sit in guard and control but Law gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Davidson trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Law doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Law manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Law would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Davidson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Law drops back, looking for a kneebar! Davidson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Davidson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Davidson!
Law is trying to improve his position.
Law looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law is not content to let Davidson control the position.
Law is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Law is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Law takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Law is not content to let Davidson control the position.
Davidson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Davidson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davidson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Davidson tries to clinch up.
Law shoots in and drives through. Davidson sprawls well.
Davidson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Law is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Law fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tropical Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hesh Law.
Davidson is looking to clinch.
Davidson tries to clinch but Law is having none of it.
Davidson tries to clinch but Law is having none of it.
Law swats away the attempt to clinch by Davidson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Law circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davidson just misses with a punch to the body.
Law circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hesh Law will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Davidson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Davidson takes the fight into the clinch.
Davidson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davidson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Davidson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Davidson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Davidson breaks from the clinch.
Davidson tries to close the distance and clinch but Law swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Davidson misses with a wild combination.
Tropical Davidson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davidson swivels and escapes.
Davidson wants to clinch.
A head kick from Law lands but Davidson takes it in his stride.
Law is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Law swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Law keeps the fight on the outside.
Law looks for a takedown but Davidson sprawls well.
Tropical Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hesh Law.
Davidson is looking to clinch but Law is avoiding it.
Davidson tries to clinch but Law moves out of range.
Law swats away the attempt to clinch by Davidson.
Law shoots in for a double leg but Davidson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Davidson tests Law's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Law circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davidson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Law takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Law decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Law wants to stand up but Davidson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Davidson trying to hold on to Law's head to control him but Law postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Davidson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Davidson is looking to control Law's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Davidson avoid being mounted?
Law 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Law throws a sloppy head kick and Davidson moves out of range easily.
Law throws a head kick but Davidson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson wants to clinch.
Tropical Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davidson has Law up against the cage in a clinch.
Davidson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Davidson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davidson tries to clinch but Law moves out of range.
Davidson blocks a head kick by Law.
Davidson doesn't manage to clinch there - Law circles away.
Law has a takedown stuffed.
Davidson wants to clinch up but Law keeps it at a distance.
Davidson pushes Law up against the cage in a clinch.
Davidson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Davidson 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.
Davidson trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Law not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davidson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Davidson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Law to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Davidson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Law pulls down on the head and he's put Davidson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hesh Law!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ilkka Laitinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sari Kalmelainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilkka Laitinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sari Kalmelainen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalmelainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Sari Kalmelainen has been cut.
Kalmelainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Laitinen is looking to improve his position.
Laitinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kalmelainen.
Kalmelainen tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Laitinen.
Kalmelainen prevents Laitinen from improving his position.
Laitinen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Laitinen tries to roll over but Kalmelainen keeps him under control.
Laitinen kicks off Kalmelainen and gets to his feet.
Laitinen throws an overhand right that lands on Kalmelainen's shoulder, as Kalmelainen tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitinen misses with a straight left.
Laitinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kalmelainen staying out of range there.
Laitinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kalmelainen's head backwards.
Kalmelainen looks to land a combination but Laitinen avoids it well.
Laitinen throws a jab when Kalmelainen was well out of range.
Ilkka Laitinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laitinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalmelainen.
Laitinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Kalmelainen's head.
A slow jab from Laitinen misses its intended target.
Kalmelainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laitinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalmelainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laitinen thuds his right hand into Kalmelainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Laitinen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laitinen throws a big shot that misses.
Kalmelainen throws a right hand that Laitinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Laitinen also avoids with ease.
Kalmelainen wants to slow Laitinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Laitinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laitinen keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen lands a head shot.
Laitinen misses with a hook.
Laitinen throws a hook but Kalmelainen avoids it easily.
Kalmelainen blocks a jab.
Laitinen throws a looping overhand right but Kalmelainen ducks down to avoid it.
Laitinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalmelainen.
Kalmelainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laitinen.
Kalmelainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kalmelainen looks gassed!
Laitinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kalmelainen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Laitinen pinned against the cage. Laitinen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kalmelainen takes one to the chin there.
That has opened up Sari Kalmelainen's cut even more.
Kalmelainen is looking to clinch but Laitinen is avoiding it.
Laitinen throws a lazy right hand but Kalmelainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laitinen throws out a loose jab but Kalmelainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kalmelainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Laitinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Laitinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalmelainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laitinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kalmelainen moves forwards but Laitinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laitinen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice defenses there by Laitinen.
Laitinen misses with a double jab.
Kalmelainen has a takedown stuffed.
Laitinen with a hook.
Laitinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laitinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kalmelainen tries to avoid it but Laitinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kalmelainen to the ground. Kalmelainen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilkka Laitinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laitinen connects with a crisp jab.
Kalmelainen misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kalmelainen on the side of the head.
Laitinen scores with a three punch combo!
Laitinen throws a hook but Kalmelainen blocks it.
Kalmelainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kalmelainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laitinen.
Kalmelainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laitinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kalmelainen throws a nice looking combination but Laitinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laitinen misses with an uppercut. Kalmelainen saw that one coming.
Laitinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Laitinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kalmelainen doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laitinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laitinen misses with a straight left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalmelainen wants to clinch up but Laitinen keeps it at a distance.
Kalmelainen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice cross by Laitinen.
Kalmelainen misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilkka Laitinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sari Kalmelainen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Laitinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kalmelainen's head.
Laitinen misses with a straight right.
Kalmelainen wants to clinch up but Laitinen keeps it at a distance.
Laitinen misses with a straight left.
Ilkka Laitinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Laitinen lands a jab.
Laitinen missing with a left hand there. Kalmelainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kalmelainen tries to land a front kick but Laitinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kalmelainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kalmelainen needs to keep his hands up - Laitinen had a free shot at his head there.
Kalmelainen shoots in but no luck this time.
Laitinen misses with an uppercut. Kalmelainen saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Laitinen.
Laitinen throws a shot from downtown. Kalmelainen moves away and avoids it.
Sari Kalmelainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kalmelainen is breathing heavily.
Decent striking displayed by Laitinen there.
Kalmelainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitinen lunges at Kalmelainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kalmelainen's hand.
The cut above Sari Kalmelainen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Laitinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kalmelainen is fending him off so far but Laitinen persists. Nope, Kalmelainen circles away and we're back to standing.
Laitinen misses with an uppercut. Kalmelainen saw that one coming.
Kalmelainen throws a series of punches but Laitinen moves out of range.
Laitinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kalmelainen in his tracks.
A jab from Laitinen misses.
A swing and a miss from Laitinen.
Laitinen misses with the combination.
Laitinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Laitinen lands a jab to the head.
Kalmelainen slips under a jab.
Laitinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalmelainen.
Laitinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Kalmelainen misses.
Kalmelainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laitinen.
Laitinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalmelainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kalmelainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Laitinen.
Laitinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Laitinen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kalmelainen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Laitinen misses with an uppercut. Kalmelainen saw that one coming.
Kalmelainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kalmelainen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laitinen throws a series of strikes that have Kalmelainen backpedaling.
Laitinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Laitinen looks to land a right hand but Kalmelainen moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Laitinen.
Kalmelainen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ilkka Laitinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sari Kalmelainen.
Kalmelainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen throws the left hand but Kalmelainen avoids the punch easily.
Laitinen looks to land a right hand but Kalmelainen moved out of range.
Laitinen cracks Kalmelainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Laitinen.
Kalmelainen's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kalmelainen duly obliges.
Laitinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Laitinen misses.
Nice takedown defense from Kalmelainen. No joy for Laitinen on that attempt.
Kalmelainen works over Laitinen's head and body with a nice combination.
Kalmelainen ducks under a wild hook from Laitinen.
Laitinen scores with the left hand. Kalmelainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Laitinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Laitinen lands a head shot.
Laitinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kalmelainen.
Laitinen shoots in for a double leg but Kalmelainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalmelainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laitinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Laitinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Kalmelainen's head.
Kalmelainen scores with a one two! Laitinen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kalmelainen ducks under a wild hook from Laitinen.
Laitinen misses with an uppercut. Kalmelainen saw that one coming.
Kalmelainen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Laitinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Kalmelainen's head.
Laitinen throws a looping overhand right but Kalmelainen ducks down to avoid it.
Laitinen throws a right and a left that Kalmelainen avoids nicely.
Kalmelainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kalmelainen moves in looking to clinch but Laitinen pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laitinen dodges the punch combination from Kalmelainen.
Laitinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilkka Laitinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sari Kalmelainen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Laitinen misses with a hook.
Laitinen misses with a hook. Kalmelainen ducked under it nicely.
Laitinen stuffs the takedown attempt from Kalmelainen. Kalmelainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Kalmelainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Laitinen misses.
Kalmelainen defending well as Laitinen loads up on a big left hand.
Kalmelainen wants to clinch.
Kalmelainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Laitinen's waist but Laitinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kalmelainen off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalmelainen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ilkka Laitinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sari Kalmelainen.
Kalmelainen ducks right into an uppercut from Laitinen.
Laitinen lands a jab.
Laitinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalmelainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Laitinen throws a good cross that connects.
Laitinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kalmelainen misses the shot to the body.
Laitinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Kalmelainen.
Laitinen throws a hook but Kalmelainen blocks it.
Laitinen looks to land a right hand but Kalmelainen moved out of range.
Kalmelainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laitinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laitinen throws a looping overhand right but Kalmelainen ducks down to avoid it.
Laitinen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kalmelainen counters with a right hand to the body.
Laitinen throws a lazy right hand but Kalmelainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kalmelainen looks for a takedown but Laitinen sprawls well.
Laitinen misses with a takedown attempt - Kalmelainen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sari Kalmelainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kalmelainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laitinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Laitinen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kalmelainen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Laitinen backs up against the cage.
Laitinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Laitinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Kalmelainen drops his hands momentarily and Laitinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kalmelainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laitinen lands a jab to the nose.
Kalmelainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kalmelainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laitinen throws out the jab.
Kalmelainen misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalmelainen defending well as Laitinen loads up on a big left hand.
Kalmelainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Laitinen waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Kalmelainen.
Kalmelainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Laitinen's calf.
Good exchange - Kalmelainen coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Laitinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalmelainen slips a jab from Laitinen.
Kalmelainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laitinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Laitinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kalmelainen lands with a right hand.
Laitinen misses the jab.
Laitinen misses with a straight left.
Laitinen throws a shot from downtown. Kalmelainen moves away and avoids it.
Laitinen throws out a loose jab but Kalmelainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
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.
Kalmelainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Laitinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kalmelainen's waist but Kalmelainen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laitinen off to one side.
Laitinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laitinen missing with a left hand there. Kalmelainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Kalmelainen does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Laitinen misses the target.
Laitinen dodges the punch combination from Kalmelainen.
Laitinen waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Kalmelainen.
Kalmelainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laitinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laitinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laitinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Ilkka Laitinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laitinen misses with a straight right.
Kalmelainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Laitinen off the cage and back into rage.
A jab from Laitinen finds it's way through Kalmelainen's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilkka Laitinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laitinen, 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 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilkka Laitinen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timmy Timmyyyy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Thorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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176 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Granite 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timmy Timmyyyy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Thorn!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmyyyy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Timmyyyy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thorn tries to bum rush Timmyyyy with a series of wild strikes but Timmyyyy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thorn shoots in but no luck this time.
Timmyyyy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thorn's head.
It looks like David Thorn has been cut.
Thorn misses with the combination.
Timmyyyy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thorn fails with a takedown attempt.
Timmy Timmyyyy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Thorn.
The fight stays on the outside here - Timmyyyy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thorn throws a nice looking combination but Timmyyyy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thorn closes the distance and clinches up with Timmyyyy, looking for a takedown. Thorn pushes Timmyyyy against the cage but Timmyyyy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thorn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Timmyyyy's hands.
Timmyyyy wants to clinch up but Thorn keeps it at a distance.
Timmyyyy lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timmyyyy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Timmyyyy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thorn successfully pulls guard.
Timmyyyy wants to stand but Thorn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn wants to stand but Timmyyyy is controlling the position.
Thorn looks gassed!
Thorn wants to sweep here but Timmyyyy controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Timmyyyy preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thorn controls Timmyyyy momentarily but Timmyyyy frees himself.
Timmyyyy wants to stand but Thorn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thorn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Timmyyyy throws a sloppy head kick and Thorn moves out of range easily.
Timmyyyy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Timmyyyy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Timmyyyy tries to close the distance and clinch but Thorn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Timmyyyy tries to clinch but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Timmyyyy tries to close the distance and clinch but Thorn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thorn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Timmyyyy tries to clinch there but Thorn circles away.
Timmyyyy pushes Thorn up against the cage in a clinch.
Timmyyyy scores with a knee to the head.
That has opened up David Thorn's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmyyyy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Timmyyyy looking to throw knees to the head but Thorn is blocking nicely.
Timmyyyy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Timmyyyy tries to land a knee to the head but Thorn blocks with his arms.
Timmyyyy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thorn tries to score a body lock takedown but Timmyyyy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thorn decides to pull guard.
Timmyyyy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thorn throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Timmyyyy won't allow Thorn to sweep him here.
Thorn wants to stand and escape but Timmyyyy is having none of it.
Thorn had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Timmyyyy is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Thorn Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Timmyyyy's back instead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thorn tries to keep control of the position but Timmyyyy is staying busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Timmyyyy has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Thorn.
Thorn is striking from the back but Timmyyyy escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Thorn tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Timmyyyy moves in looking to clinch but Thorn pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Timmyyyy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Thorn'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.
Thorn keeps the fight on the outside.
Thorn has a takedown stuffed.
Timmyyyy throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Thorn stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Timmyyyy follows into mount!
Thorn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Timmyyyy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thorn on the ground.
Timmyyyy is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Thorn is looking to get to half guard.
Thorn is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Thorn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thorn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Thorn thows a big elbow that misses.
Timmyyyy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
Thorn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thorn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Timmyyyy is proving hard to escape from.
Timmyyyy keeping full guard, as Thorn tries to pass.
Thorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmyyyy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmyyyy wants to stand up but Thorn is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Timmyyyy throws a sloppy head kick and Thorn moves out of range easily.
Timmyyyy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Timmyyyy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Timmyyyy is looking to clinch.
Timmyyyy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Thorn does no damage.
Timmyyyy is looking to clinch.
Timmyyyy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thorn looks to land a combination but Timmyyyy avoids it well.
Timmyyyy tries to clinch but Thorn is having none of it.
Timmyyyy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thorn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thorn closes the distance and clinches up with Timmyyyy, looking for a takedown. Thorn pushes Timmyyyy against the cage but Timmyyyy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Timmyyyy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thorn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Timmyyyy as he jumps to the side.
Timmy Timmyyyy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Thorn.
Timmyyyy has closed the distance and engaged Thorn in a clinch.
Thorn takes a knee right on the jaw!
The cut above David Thorn's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Timmyyyy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thorn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thorn has had enough of the clinch but Timmyyyy keeps him there for the moment.
Timmyyyy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Timmyyyy looking to throw knees to the head but Thorn is blocking nicely.
Timmyyyy misses with a knee to the head.
Timmyyyy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Timmyyyy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Timmyyyy tries a knee to the head but Thorn blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Timmyyyy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Thorn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Some wild striking there from Thorn.
Timmyyyy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thorn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thorn has a takedown stuffed.
Timmy Timmyyyy is winning the standup battle so far.
Timmyyyy tries to clinch but Thorn moves out of range.
Timmyyyy tries to clinch there but Thorn circles away.
Thorn keeps the fight on the outside.
Timmyyyy clinches with his opponent.
Timmyyyy connects with a knee to the head.
Timmyyyy misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmyyyy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Timmyyyy misses with a knee strike.
Timmyyyy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thorn blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Timmyyyy tries a knee to the head but Thorn blocks it.
Timmyyyy misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Timmyyyy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thorn wants a takedown but no success here.
Timmy Timmyyyy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Thorn.
Timmyyyy misses with a knee strike.
Thorn can't get the takedown.
Timmyyyy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Timmyyyy misses with a knee strike.
Timmyyyy tries a knee to the head but Thorn blocks it.
Timmyyyy misses with a knee to the head.
Timmyyyy misses with a knee to the head.
Thorn pulls Timmyyyy into guard.
Timmyyyy wants to get up but he can't break Thorn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thorn throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Thorn throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thorn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Timmyyyy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Timmyyyy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Timmyyyy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thorn wants to stand but Timmyyyy is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmyyyy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thorn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Timmyyyy tries to clinch up but Thorn circles away and keeps his distance.
Timmyyyy wants to clinch up but Thorn keeps it at a distance.
Thorn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Timmyyyy wants to clinch.
A head kick from Timmyyyy lands but Thorn takes it in his stride.
Thorn fails with the takedown.
Timmyyyy keeps Thorn at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmyyyy is looking to clinch but Thorn is avoiding it.
Timmyyyy moves into the clinch successfully.
Timmyyyy looking to throw knees to the head but Thorn is blocking nicely.
Timmyyyy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Timmyyyy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Timmyyyy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thorn blocks it with crossed arms.
Timmyyyy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thorn has clasped his hands together around Timmyyyy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Thorn throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Thorn tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Thorn tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timmy Timmyyyy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Timmyyyy, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Timmyyyy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Path (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armo Kuusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armo Kuusela has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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195 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joey Path!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armo Kuusela!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuusela misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuusela tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Path blocks a head kick by Kuusela.
Path circles away from the clinch attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Path.
Kuusela has one of Path's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Kuusela can't do much from the bottom here.
Path decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kuusela fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusela throws a head kick that misses.
Path looks to land a body kick but Kuusela moved away.
Kuusela throws a head kick but Path moves out of range.
Kuusela fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Path, pushing him back against the cage.
Path can't get the takedown.
Kuusela on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuusela landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kuusela using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Path has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Path wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuusela won't allow it.
Kuusela gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Joey Path has been cut.
Kuusela using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Path has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuusela missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kuusela.
A head punch on the inside from Path fails to land.
Kuusela tries a knee to the head but Path blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kuusela.
Path is breathing heavily.
Path breaks the clinch.
Kuusela throws a lazy body kick
and Path counters with a single leg into guard. Kuusela didn't expect that.
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!
Kuusela trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kuusela is pulling down on Path's head. It's preventing any offense from Path, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Path wants to control from the top but Kuusela keeps moving.
Kuusela is trying to keep Path in close.
Path wants to pass the guard but Kuusela is keeping the position.
Kuusela is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Path trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuusela working a defensive guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kuusela tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Kuusela misses
and Path counters with a straight right hand.
Kuusela throws the left hand but Path avoids the punch easily.
Kuusela throws a leg kick that is checked
and Path counters with a nice leg kick.
Path tries to bum rush Kuusela with a series of wild strikes but Kuusela uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Path forces Kuusela back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Path breaks the clinch.
Path blocks a leg kick.
Path looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kuusela is fending him off so far but Path persists. Nope, Kuusela circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuusela misses with a hook.
Kuusela darts in and clinches Path up against the cage.
Kuusela scores with a knee to the head.
Path pulls guard.
Path avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuusela advances to half guard.
Kuusela works his way into full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kuusela cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Armo Kuusela will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joey Path's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kuusela clinches with his opponent.
Path wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Path throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kuusela blocks it with crossed arms.
Path tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kuusela just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kuusela gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuusela lands a knee to the body.
Kuusela tries to land a knee to the head but Path blocks with his arms.
Kuusela lands an elbow inside.
A knee to the head by Kuusela.
Kuusela gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuusela lands a damaging elbow.
Kuusela lands a big knee to the head and Path goes down! Kuusela pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armo Kuusela!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stan Stewert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Flannel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Very confident |
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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, Stan Stewert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Flannel!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flannel throws a series of punches but Stewert avoids them all with ease.
Stewert tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flannel swivels and escapes.
Flannel's corner calls for a 1-2. Flannel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stewert shoots for a takedown but Flannel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Flannel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flannel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Flannel.
Flannel connects with a crisp jab.
Stewert is rocked!
Flannel looks to land a combination but Stewert avoids it well.
Oh Stewert is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stewert.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flannel wants to get back to his feet.
Stewert seems to have got his legs back now.
Stewert is trying to get an arm triangle but Flannel is defending well.
Stewert trying to control the position but Flannel is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewert has hold of Flannel's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Flannel tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Stewert cranks the arm and Flannel screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Flannel, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Stan Stewert!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauri Alavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Riseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Alavaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonathan Riseman!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riseman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Riseman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alavaara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alavaara is trying to keep Riseman in close.
Alavaara tries to strike from the bottom.
Riseman won't allow Alavaara to sweep him here.
Riseman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alavaara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Riseman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alavaara striking off his back but it's not causing Riseman any problems.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alavaara lunges at Riseman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Riseman's hand.
It looks like Jonathan Riseman has been cut.
Alavaara darts in and clinches Riseman up against the cage.
Alavaara lands a knee to the head.
Riseman looks gassed!
Alavaara lands a shoulder strike.
Riseman has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Alavaara clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alavaara wants to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Riseman.
Alavaara is trying to break free.
Alavaara trying to get back to his feet but Riseman is in full control for now.
Alavaara rolls, trying to escape but Riseman keeps control of the position.
Riseman is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Riseman gets his hands free as Alavaara looks to control.
Alavaara tries to escape the position.
Alavaara is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riseman controls the position.
Riseman lands strikes to the head.
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.
Alavaara wants to escape the position.
Good control from Riseman.
Alavaara fending off the submission attempt from Riseman.
Riseman trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Alavaara tries to roll but Riseman sticks to his back.
Alavaara trying to control the hands but Riseman won't let him.
Alavaara wants to escape the position.
Alavaara trying to control the action but Riseman just sinks the hooks in.
Riseman doesn't have the hooks in and Alavaara manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara throwing strikes from guard but Riseman blocks nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Alavaara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riseman shoots in for a double leg but Alavaara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alavaara throws a hook but Riseman avoids it easily.
Alavaara lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alavaara misses with a looping right.
Alavaara rushes Riseman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alavaara lands an elbow that stopped Riseman in his tracks for a moment.
Alavaara lands a nice elbow.
Alavaara is pressed up against the cage. Riseman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alavaara down to the mat. Alavaara avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mauri Alavaara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Riseman.
Riseman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alavaara lands a jab.
Alavaara slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Riseman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alavaara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riseman shoots in for a takedown but Alavaara shows good takedown defense.
Riseman avoids the head kick by Alavaara.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alavaara.
Alavaara lands with a kick to the temple. Riseman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alavaara. Riseman shrugs it off though.
Riseman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alavaara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jonathan Riseman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alavaara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alavaara throws a head kick but Riseman moves out of range.
Jab from Alavaara.
Riseman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alavaara tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riseman shoots in looking for a takedown. Alavaara tries to sprawl out of it but Riseman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alavaara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alavaara throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauri Alavaara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Riseman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alavaara lands a high kick!
Riseman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alavaara is fending him off so far but Riseman persists. Nope, Alavaara circles away and we're back to standing.
Alavaara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alavaara misses with a body kick.
Alavaara scores with a sloppy right hand. Riseman should have avoided that one.
Riseman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alavaara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riseman.
Alavaara throws a sloppy head kick and Riseman moves out of range easily.
Alavaara takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alavaara throws an elbow but misses.
Riseman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Alavaara can't fight it off and eventually Riseman manages to take the fight to the floor. Alavaara looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alavaara has his foot on Riseman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riseman works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alavaara tries to strike from the bottom.
Alavaara trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alavaara is striking from the bottom but Riseman uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Alavaara gets back to full guard.
Alavaara thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Riseman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Riseman works over Alavaara with some ground and pound from guard.
Riseman controlling from the top position.
Riseman trying to control the position from guard on top but Alavaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riseman tries to free his leg and advance position but Alavaara is retaining full guard.
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.
Alavaara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riseman.
Alavaara throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alavaara connects with a crisp jab.
Alavaara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Riseman shoots in but no luck this time.
Mauri Alavaara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Riseman.
Alavaara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alavaara clinches.
Alavaara lands an elbow inside.
A nice left hand lands by Alavaara.
Riseman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alavaara lands a nice elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alavaara.
Alavaara lands an uppercut.
Riseman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alavaara prevents it.
Alavaara gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Riseman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alavaara gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Riseman has had enough of the clinch but Alavaara keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riseman can't get the takedown.
Alavaara lands an elbow inside that Riseman shrugs off.
Alavaara lands an elbow just above Riseman 's eye.
Alavaara lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alavaara.
Alavaara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riseman backwards.
A shot in the inside from Alavaara.
Alavaara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alavaara gets underhooks to prevent Riseman's takedown attempt.
Alavaara comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alavaara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Risemans head.
Alavaara lands a nice elbow.
Riseman takes an elbow to the temple.
Riseman avoids the elbow strike from Alavaara, against the cage.
Alavaara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alavaara.
Alavaara lands a damaging elbow.
Alavaara creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Riseman's defenses.
Alavaara lands with a short shot to the head.
Alavaara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alavaara throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alavaara looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Riseman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alavaara scores with a knee to the head.
Riseman tries to score a body lock takedown but Alavaara shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Riseman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alavaara fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alavaara misses the jab.
Riseman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alavaara swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Alavaara. No joy for Riseman on that attempt.
Riseman tries for a takedown but Alavaara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alavaara lands a jab-cross combination.
Alavaara pushes Riseman up against the cage in a clinch.
Alavaara lands an elbow just above Riseman 's eye.
Alavaara lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alavaara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alavaara lands an elbow inside.
Alavaara lands a nice elbow.
Riseman blocks an elbow strike.
Alavaara looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Riseman gets control of Alavaara's arms and successfully pulls guard. Riseman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Riseman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Riseman looking for a sweep. Not yet Riseman, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauri Alavaara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Riseman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Alavaara throws out a loose jab but Riseman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riseman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alavaara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alavaara works over Riseman's head and body with a nice combination.
Alavaara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alavaara!
Alavaara looks to land a left hand but Riseman moved out of range nicely.
Alavaara clinches up with Riseman and pushes him back against the cage.
Alavaara tries to land a knee to the head but Riseman blocks with his arms.
Alavaara with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Riseman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Riseman pulls Alavaara in close to his closed guard and prevents Alavaara from doing any damage or advancing position.
Riseman working for a triangle but Alavaara defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman wants to sweep but no luck.
Alavaara passes Riseman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Riseman is looking to improve his position.
Riseman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Riseman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alavaara.
Alavaara drops an elbow to the side of Riseman's head.
Alavaara slips a nice elbow through Riseman's hands, connecting with Riseman's forehead.
Riseman is looking to control Alavaara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Riseman avoid being mounted?
Riseman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alavaara.
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.
Alavaara throwing shots but Riseman is blocking nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Riseman avoids the head kick by Alavaara.
Riseman moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Alavaara misses.
Riseman forces Alavaara back against the cage and clinches.
Alavaara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alavaara.
Riseman is stalling here.
Riseman has Alavaara pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alavaara manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alavaara looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Riseman pulls guard.
Alavaara wants to get up but he can't break Riseman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Alavaara is looking to work some ground and pound but Riseman has wrist control.
Alavaara wants to pass the guard but Riseman is keeping the position.
Alavaara with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riseman managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riseman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alavaara throwing strikes but missing.
Alavaara stopping the sweep attempt from Riseman.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alavaara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Riseman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Alavaara misses.
Alavaara fails to land with a series of punches.
Mauri Alavaara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riseman fails with a takedown attempt.
Mauri Alavaara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Riseman.
Alavaara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Riseman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alavaara to the mat! Alavaara manages to get full guard.
Alavaara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Riseman's guard.
Alavaara is in close to Riseman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Riseman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alavaara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alavaara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Riseman keeping moving, preventing Alavaara from controlling successfully.
Alavaara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alavaara throwing strikes but missing.
Riseman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alavaara!
Jonathan Riseman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mauri Alavaara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alavaara tries to hold on but Riseman pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauri Alavaara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alavaara, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauri Alavaara!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Mannerheim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Dark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keijo Mannerheim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damien Dark!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mannerheim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mannerheim is looking to clinch but Dark is avoiding it.
Dark misses with a head kick.
Mannerheim scores with a takedown into Dark's guard.
Mannerheim pushes down on Dark's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mannerheim prevents Dark from standing back up.
Mannerheim wants to work for an arm triangle but Dark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mannerheim is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dark sees it coming and defends easily.
Mannerheim trying to pass the guard but Dark defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannerheim is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Dark has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mannerheim stops Dark from getting back to his feet.
Dark is refusing to be controlled, as Mannerheim sits in half guard.
Mannerheim looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mannerheim tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mannerheim is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mannerheim misses with the combination.
Mannerheim throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mannerheim takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mannerheim has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dark.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dark misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick from Dark.
Dark throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Keijo Mannerheim has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dark scores with a spinning back kick!
Mannerheim avoids the head kick by Dark.
Dark tries to clinch up but Mannerheim circles away and keeps his distance.
Dark throws a sloppy head kick and Mannerheim moves out of range easily.
Dark throws a head kick that misses.
Dark lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mannerheim's sensitive parts.
Dark throws a sloppy head kick and Mannerheim moves out of range easily.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Dark throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Mannerheim is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Damien Dark!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noc Turnal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turnal has chosen Nocturnal as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joshua Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Noc Turnal!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton misses with a few strikes there.
Burton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turnal.
Burton throws a lazy right hand but Turnal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burton wants to slow Turnal down by chopping away at his legs.
Turnal fails to land the takedown.
A thudding body kick lands there by Burton!
Burton stalks Turnal and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Turnal's face. Turnal staggers backwards, shaken.
Burton swings for the body but Turnal moves out of range.
Burton tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Turnal.
Turnal shoots in but no luck this time.
Joshua Burton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noc Turnal.
Burton slips a straight right by Turnal.
Turnal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burton.
Burton goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Noc Turnal has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burton looks to land a right hand but Turnal moved out of range.
Burton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turnal circles away quickly and effectively.
Burton works Turnal's body with a nice hook.
Burton tries to work over Turnal's front leg with a kick but Turnal checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnal moves out of range of the body kick from Burton.
Burton tries a head kick but it misses.
Burton lands a head kick. Turnal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Turnal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turnal should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Burton throws a leg kick but Turnal moved away.
Turnal gets a takedown into half guard.
Turnal is looking to take a break and control but Burton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turnal might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burton kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Burton pushes Turnal off looking to stand but Turnal dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turnal wants to take a breather but Burton is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton is trying to stand up here but Turnal is controlling him well.
Burton is breathing heavily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Burton throws a sloppy head kick and Turnal moves out of range easily.
Burton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turnal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burton just misses with a punch to the body.
Burton misses with a series of wild punches.
Turnal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burton but Burton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Turnal looking to pass the guard.
Burton wants to stand and escape but Turnal is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Burton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burton tries to get out of the position.
Turnal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turnal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Turnal throws a hook but Burton avoids it easily.
Burton digs a good body shot into Turnal's ribs.
Burton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turnal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Burton wants to clinch.
Turnal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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.
Turnal tries for a takedown but Burton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Burton misses with a wild combination.
Burton throws a right hand that Turnal ducks under and follows up with a left that Turnal also avoids with ease.
Turnal misses with a takedown attempt - Burton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Turnal shoots in looking for a takedown. Burton tries to sprawl out of it but Turnal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turnal circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turnal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Burton wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Burton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noc Turnal'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.
Turnal swings for the body but Burton moves out of range.
Burton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turnal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burton misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burton.
Burton throws a wild body kick that Turnal sees coming a mile off.
Burton misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joshua Burton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burton misses with a few strikes there.
Burton is looking to wear down Turnal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Burton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnal tries for a takedown but Burton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burton is looking to clinch but Turnal is avoiding it.
Turnal closes the distance and clinches up with Burton, looking for a takedown. Turnal pushes Burton against the cage but Burton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Turnal checks a leg kick.
Burton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Turnal.
Turnal trying to control the action but Burton is working from the bottom.
Turnal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Burton is pushing Turnal's head away, looking to escape. Turnal manages to hold on to the position though.
Turnal is looking to take a break and control but Burton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turnal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Burton is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turnal on the ground.
Burton prevents Turnal from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turnal is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Burton is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Turnal asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Turnal trying to control the action but Burton is working from the bottom.
Turnal is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton throws Turnal to one side and escapes!
Turnal ducks under a wild hook from Burton.
Turnal tries for a takedown but Burton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joshua Burton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noc Turnal.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joshua Burton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turnal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burton circles away.
Burton throws a right and a left that Turnal avoids nicely.
Burton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turnal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burton pinned against the cage. Burton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Turnal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton misses with a few strikes there.
Turnal looks for a takedown but Burton sprawls well.
Turnal checks a low kick from Burton.
Turnal shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Burton wants to get back to his feet.
Turnal is pressing down on Burton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burton is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noc Turnal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Noc Turnal's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Burton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turnal looks to throw the jab but Burton is out of range.
A head kick misses from Burton.
Turnal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burton.
Burton throws a looping overhand right but Turnal ducks down to avoid it.
Burton misses with a straight right.
A combination from Burton does no damage.
Burton throws a sloppy head kick and Turnal moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Turnal misses its intended target.
Burton misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turnal is working for a submission of some sort.
Burton tries to kick Turnal off but Turnal keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burton is just riding it out for now. Turnal eventually gives up the hold.
Turnal trying to pass the guard but Burton defending well.
Turnal seems to be looking for submissions.
Burton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Turnal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Burton is staying active underneath Turnal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turnal trying to mount his opponent but Burton defends it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Burton has Turnal up against the cage in a clinch.
Burton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Turnal up against the cage.
Burton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turnal swings for the body but Burton moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton tries to bum rush Turnal with a series of wild strikes but Turnal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turnal misses with a hook.
Joshua Burton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burton is looking to land body kicks.
Turnal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Burton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turnal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Burton's guard.
Turnal wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.
Burton is looking to stand up but Turnal isn't so interested in that idea.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Turnal from controlling successfully.
Burton wants to stand but Turnal is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnal is pushing down on Burton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burton is fighting to maintain full guard but Turnal has managed to sneak the leg through.
Turnal seems to be looking for submissions.
Turnal wants to pass to mount but Burton is defending the position.
Turnal stops Burton from getting back to his feet.
Turnal tries to pass to full mount but Burton defends it.
Turnal is trying to control the action in half guard but Burton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Noc Turnal has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turnal trying to pass the guard but Burton defending well.
Burton looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noc Turnal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Turnal has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noc Turnal!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucian Stockes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Hantunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hantunen has chosen Bad Religion - American Jesus as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucian Stockes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Hantunen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stockes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hantunen loads up on a big right hand but Stockes slips the punch.
Stockes swinging wilding here.
Hantunen looks to land a combination. Stockes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Lucian Stockes has been cut.
Hantunen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hantunen wants to clinch.
Stockes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hantunen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stockes circles away quickly and effectively.
Hantunen dodges the punch combination from Stockes.
Hantunen misses with a wild combination.
Hantunen dodges the punch combination from Stockes.
Hantunen tries to close the distance and clinch but Stockes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Stockes. That snapped Hantunen's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hantunen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hantunen throws a series of punches but Stockes avoids them all with ease.
Stockes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hantunen.
Stockes misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Stockes as he connects with a hook.
Hantunen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hantunen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stockes throws a right and a left that Hantunen avoids nicely.
Hantunen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stockes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stockes throws a series of punches but Hantunen avoids them all with ease.
Stockes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hantunen counters with a leg kick.
Stockes is breathing heavily.
Hantunen tries to bum rush Stockes with a series of wild strikes but Stockes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stockes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stockes misses with a double jab.
Hantunen 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.
Hantunen slips a straight right by Stockes.
Stockes with a jab.
Hantunen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stockes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hantunen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stockes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stockes gets caught flat footed, as Hantunen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hantunen postures up.
Hantunen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hantunen looking to pass the guard.
Hantunen thows a big elbow that misses.
Hantunen trying to control the position from guard on top but Stockes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hantunen throws a big right hand that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hantunen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stockes.
Hantunen misses with a wild combination.
Hantunen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stockes throws out the jab.
Stockes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hantunen shoots in but Stockes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hantunen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stockes is out of range.
Stockes 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hantunen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hantunen wants to clinch.
Hantunen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stockes as he jumps to the side.
Hantunen scores with a one two! Stockes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stockes misses with a wild combination.
Hantunen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stockes was well out of range. Poor timing from Hantunen.
Hantunen tries to close the distance and clinch but Stockes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hantunen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stockes throws a jab but it's blocked by Hantunen.
Stockes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stockes checks a leg kick nicely.
Hantunen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stockes scores with a spinning back kick!
Some wild striking there from Stockes.
Crunch! Stockes slams his shin into Hantunen's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lucian Stockes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lucian Stockes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stockes scores with a sloppy right hand. Hantunen should have avoided that one.
Stockes connects with a nice looking jab.
Hantunen needs to keep his hands up - Stockes had a free shot at his head there.
Stockes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hantunen moves out of range of the strikes.
Hantunen tries to close the distance and clinch but Stockes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Hantunen misses.
Stockes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lucian Stockes is winning the standup battle so far.
Stockes staying out of range there.
Hantunen cracks Stockes with an open hand slap.
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!
Stockes fails to land with a series of punches.
Hantunen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stockes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hantunen misses with a wild body shot.
Hantunen moves away from the strike by Stockes.
Stockes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hantunen.
Hantunen tries to clinch there but Stockes circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stockes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hantunen misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hantunen doesn't manage to clinch there - Stockes circles away.
Hantunen walks into a left hand.
Stockes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hantunen.
Stockes misses with a double jab
and Hantunen counters with a nice body shot.
Hantunen misses with a looping left.
Lucian Stockes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hantunen tries to close the distance and clinch but Stockes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stockes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hantunen.
Hantunen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stockes.
Hantunen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stockes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hantunen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stockes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hantunen clinches with his opponent.
Stockes being controlled against the cage.
Hantunen can't break the clinch.
Hantunen avoids a wild elbow strike from Stockes.
Hantunen wants to break free but Stockes has control.
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.
Stockes keeps control of Hantunen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stockes tries to break the clinch but Hantunen is controlling the position.
Hantunen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stockes scores with a hook to the body.
Stockes controlling the action here for a moment.
Hantunen avoiding damage as Stockes throws knees to the body.
Stockes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stockes leaning against his opponent.
Hantunen tries to break the clinch but Stockes is controlling the position.
Stockes is leaning against Hantunen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hantunen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stockes has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stockes.
Stockes lands an elbow just above Hantunen 's eye.
Hantunen blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hantunen has had enough of the clinch but Stockes keeps him there for the moment.
Stockes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hantunen fails to pull guard.
Stockes leaning against his opponent.
Stockes missing with knees to the body.
Stockes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stockes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stockes is trying to break the clinch but Hantunen has him pressed against the cage.
Stockes breaks from the clinch.
Hantunen tries to bum rush Stockes with a series of wild strikes but Stockes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stockes misses with a few strikes there.
Stockes stuffs the takedown.
Hantunen checks a low kick from Stockes.
Stockes throws a nice looking combination but Hantunen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stockes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hantunen.
Hantunen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stockes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stockes wants to control but Hantunen postures up.
Stockes sneaks back into half guard.
Hantunen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hantunen blocks the strikes from Stockes.
Hantunen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucian Stockes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lucian Stockes's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hantunen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stockes circles away quickly and effectively.
Hantunen is looking to clinch.
Hantunen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stockes is out of range and Hantunen settles back down.
Hantunen throws a hook but Stockes avoids it easily.
Hantunen wants to clinch up but Stockes keeps it at a distance.
Stockes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hantunen throws a head kick but Stockes moves out of range.
Stockes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hantunen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Stockes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hantunen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stockes.
Hantunen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stockes pinned against the cage. Stockes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hantunen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hantunen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hantunen throws a right hand that Stockes ducks under and follows up with a left that Stockes also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stockes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hantunen in his tracks.
Stockes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stockes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hantunen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lucian Stockes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stockes throws a series of punches but Hantunen moves out of range.
Stockes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stockes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hantunen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hantunen misses with a low kick.
Stockes throws a hook but Hantunen blocks it.
Stockes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hantunen.
Hantunen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hantunen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A left lands for Stockes.
Stockes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hantunen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hantunen is looking to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hantunen.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stockes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Hantunen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stockes missing with a left hand there. Hantunen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stockes misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hantunen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stockes swinging wilding here.
Hantunen looks for a takedown but Stockes sprawls well.
Lucian Stockes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Hantunen.
Hantunen avoids a kick to the body.
Stockes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stockes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hantunen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hantunen wants to clinch up but Stockes keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stockes swats away the attempt to clinch by Hantunen.
Stockes checks a leg kick nicely.
Hantunen tries to clinch but Stockes is having none of it.
Stockes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A combination from Stockes does no damage.
Lucian Stockes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hantunen misses with a low kick as Stockes jumps back.
Nice takedown defense from Stockes. No joy for Hantunen on that attempt.
Hantunen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hantunen wants to clinch up but Stockes keeps it at a distance.
Stockes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hantunen tries to close the distance and clinch but Stockes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stockes swinging wilding here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Hantunen misses the target.
Stockes throws a right hand that Hantunen ducks under and follows up with a left that Hantunen also avoids with ease.
Hantunen misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hantunen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mikko Hantunen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Hantunen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stockes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hantunen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stockes.
Hantunen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stockes pushes Hantunen away with a front kick.
Hantunen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stockes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stockes checks a low kick from Hantunen.
Hantunen shoots in for a takedown but Stockes shows good takedown defense.
Stockes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stockes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Stockes misses.
The fighters circling - Hantunen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stockes throws a series of punches but Hantunen avoids them all with ease.
Hantunen tries to close the distance and clinch but Stockes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stockes keeps the fight on the outside.
Stockes tries to bum rush Hantunen with a series of wild strikes but Hantunen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stockes tries to move into range but Hantunen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucian Stockes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stockes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucian Stockes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magni Turisas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulrich McHaggis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turisas comes to the cage accompanied by Manowar - Gods Of War. McHaggis has chosen Rock Co Kane Flow as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magni Turisas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ulrich McHaggis!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turisas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McHaggis dodges the punch combination from Turisas.
Turisas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turisas just misses with a punch to the body.
Turisas tries to bum rush McHaggis with a series of wild strikes but McHaggis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turisas swinging wilding here.
Turisas connects with a single shot there.
McHaggis dodges the punch combination from Turisas.
Turisas misses with a two punch combination.
Magni Turisas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turisas tries to bum rush McHaggis with a series of wild strikes but McHaggis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turisas throws a series of strikes that have McHaggis backpedaling.
McHaggis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turisas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Turisas.
Turisas throws a series of punches but McHaggis avoids them all with ease.
Turisas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turisas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turisas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McHaggis tries to clinch up but Turisas circles away and keeps his distance.
Turisas looks to land a combination but McHaggis avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - McHaggis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turisas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turisas misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Turisas does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McHaggis moves out of range as Turisas strikes.
Turisas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turisas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turisas misses with a hook. McHaggis ducked under it nicely.
McHaggis doesn't manage to clinch there - Turisas circles away.
Turisas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turisas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Magni Turisas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turisas swings for the body but McHaggis moves out of range.
Turisas throws a series of punches but McHaggis moves out of range.
Turisas keeps the fight on the outside.
Turisas looks to land a combination but McHaggis avoids it well.
Turisas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McHaggis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turisas. That did some damage!
Turisas misses with a two punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Turisas.
Turisas misses with a few strikes there.
Turisas misses with a double jab.
Turisas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turisas throws a right hand that McHaggis ducks under and follows up with a left that McHaggis also avoids with ease.
Turisas fails to land with a series of punches.
Turisas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McHaggis avoids a punch combination nicely.
McHaggis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A good leg kick by McHaggis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turisas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turisas misses with a double jab.
Turisas throws a right and a left that McHaggis avoids nicely.
McHaggis fails with the takedown.
Turisas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turisas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McHaggis tries a head kick but it misses.
McHaggis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turisas.
Turisas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McHaggis.
Turisas misses with the combination.
Turisas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magni Turisas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fighters circling - Turisas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McHaggis tries to close the distance and clinch but Turisas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turisas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turisas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McHaggis tries to clinch there but Turisas circles away.
McHaggis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turisas as he avoids it easily.
McHaggis tries to clinch there but Turisas circles away.
McHaggis misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from Turisas misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McHaggis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Turisas swinging wilding here.
Turisas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turisas throws a series of punches but McHaggis moves out of range.
McHaggis moves in looking to clinch but Turisas pushes him off.
McHaggis wants to clinch.
Turisas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turisas connects with a crisp jab.
Turisas looks to land a combination but McHaggis avoids it well.
Turisas lands a right hook to the body.
Turisas looks to land a combination. McHaggis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Turisas misses with a few strikes there.
McHaggis misses with a head kick.
Turisas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turisas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McHaggis.
McHaggis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turisas swinging wilding here.
Turisas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turisas swinging wilding here.
Turisas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turisas lands a head shot.
McHaggis tries to move into range but Turisas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turisas avoids the head kick by McHaggis.
Turisas throws the left hand but McHaggis avoids the punch easily.
Turisas misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McHaggis slips a jab and a cross from Turisas.
Turisas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Turisas misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Turisas as McHaggis shoots in.
Turisas tries to bum rush McHaggis with a series of wild strikes but McHaggis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turisas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McHaggis on the side of the head.
Turisas throws a hook but McHaggis blocks it.
Turisas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Turisas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turisas tries to bum rush McHaggis with a series of wild strikes but McHaggis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McHaggis fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turisas blocks a head kick by McHaggis.
McHaggis slips a jab and a cross from Turisas.
Turisas connects with a good right hand that stumbles McHaggis. McHaggis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turisas.
A punch combination from Turisas misses.
Magni Turisas is winning the standup battle so far.
McHaggis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turisas throws a nice looking combination but McHaggis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turisas misses with a wild combination.
Turisas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McHaggis wants to clinch up but Turisas keeps it at a distance.
Turisas throws a nice looking combination but McHaggis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turisas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magni Turisas dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Turisas throws a right and a left that McHaggis avoids nicely.
Turisas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turisas circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for McHaggis.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Turisas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McHaggis has him pressed against the cage.
McHaggis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McHaggis tries a knee to the head but Turisas blocks it.
McHaggis looking to throw knees to the head but Turisas is blocking nicely.
McHaggis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McHaggis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turisas.
A punch combination from Turisas misses.
Turisas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Turisas throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turisas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turisas fails to land with a series of punches.
Turisas keeps the fight on the outside.
McHaggis slips a jab and a cross from Turisas.
Turisas misses with a double jab.
Turisas punishes McHaggis's body with a nice straight punch.
Turisas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Turisas misses.
Turisas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McHaggis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turisas.
Turisas misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Turisas looks to land a combination but McHaggis avoids it well.
Turisas misses with a jab, cross combination.
McHaggis needs to keep his hands up - Turisas had a free shot at his head there.
A combination from Turisas does no damage.
McHaggis slips a jab and a cross from Turisas.
Magni Turisas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turisas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McHaggis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McHaggis tries to clinch there but Turisas circles away.
Turisas throws a series of punches but McHaggis avoids them all with ease.
Turisas connects with the punch.
McHaggis slips a jab and a cross from Turisas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Turisas misses its intended target.
Turisas just misses with a punch to the body.
McHaggis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turisas misses with the combination.
Turisas misses with the combination.
Turisas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McHaggis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turisas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McHaggis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Turisas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turisas circles away from the clinch attempt.
McHaggis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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.
No joy there for Turisas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turisas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Turisas swats away the attempt to clinch by McHaggis.
A left and a right from Turisas both land. Nice combination.
Turisas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McHaggis slips a jab and a cross from Turisas.
Turisas misses with a jab, cross combination.
McHaggis avoids a punch combination nicely.
McHaggis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turisas circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Turisas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magni Turisas clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Turisas takes a swing at McHaggis's ribcage but misses.
McHaggis fails in his attempt to clinch.
McHaggis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turisas throws a series of punches but McHaggis avoids them all with ease.
Turisas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Turisas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McHaggis.
Turisas throws a series of punches but McHaggis moves out of range.
Turisas misses with a few strikes there.
Turisas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McHaggis wants to clinch up but Turisas keeps it at a distance.
Turisas throws a looping overhand right but McHaggis ducks down to avoid it.
McHaggis tries to clinch up but Turisas circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Turisas misses.
Turisas throws a right hand that McHaggis ducks under and follows up with a left that McHaggis also avoids with ease.
McHaggis looks for a takedown but Turisas sprawls well.
Turisas scores with a nice head shot.
Turisas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Turisas swats away the attempt to clinch by McHaggis.
Turisas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Turisas does no damage.
Turisas misses with a double jab.
Turisas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turisas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice uppercut lands for Turisas. That snapped McHaggis's head back.
Turisas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turisas swinging wilding here.
Turisas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McHaggis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turisas.
McHaggis slips a jab and a cross from Turisas.
Turisas throws a nice looking combination but McHaggis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McHaggis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turisas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McHaggis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turisas misses with a few strikes there.
McHaggis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turisas pinned against the cage. Turisas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Magni Turisas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulrich McHaggis.
A combination from Turisas does no damage.
Turisas lands with a nice combination. McHaggis backs away looking to recover.
Turisas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McHaggis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Turisas.
Turisas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McHaggis slips a straight right by Turisas.
Turisas scores with a hook to the body. McHaggis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turisas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turisas throws a right and a left that McHaggis avoids nicely.
Turisas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turisas misses with a two punch combination.
Turisas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turisas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McHaggis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McHaggis throws a wild body kick that Turisas sees coming a mile off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turisas lands with an overhand left.
Turisas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turisas swinging wilding here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magni Turisas had his way with Ulrich McHaggis in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Turisas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McHaggis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turisas swinging wilding here.
Turisas tries to bum rush McHaggis with a series of wild strikes but McHaggis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turisas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McHaggis circles away quickly and effectively.
McHaggis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Turisas.
Turisas fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Turisas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Turisas as McHaggis shoots in.
McHaggis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turisas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good exchange - Turisas coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Turisas misses.
Turisas misses with a two punch combination.
Turisas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McHaggis circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Turisas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turisas misses with a two punch combination.
McHaggis throws a sloppy head kick and Turisas moves out of range easily.
Turisas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McHaggis is looking to clinch but Turisas is avoiding it.
Turisas misses with a few strikes there.
McHaggis throws a body kick that misses.
McHaggis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turisas.
McHaggis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magni Turisas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Turisas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turisas lands with an uppercut that bounces McHaggis off the cage and back into rage.
McHaggis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turisas as he avoids it easily.
Turisas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turisas.
McHaggis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turisas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McHaggis.
Turisas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McHaggis backs up against the cage.
Turisas misses with a wild combination.
A lazy left from Turisas finds it's target.
A punch combination from Turisas misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turisas misses with a few strikes there.
McHaggis dodges the punch combination from Turisas.
Turisas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turisas misses with a wild combination.
McHaggis moves out of range as Turisas strikes.
McHaggis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McHaggis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turisas.
McHaggis tries to clinch up but Turisas circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Turisas throws a series of punches but McHaggis moves out of range.
Turisas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McHaggis shoots in looking for a takedown. Turisas tries to sprawl out of it but McHaggis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turisas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Magni Turisas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulrich McHaggis.
Turisas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Turisas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - McHaggis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McHaggis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ulrich McHaggis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turisas throws a series of punches but McHaggis moves out of range.
Turisas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McHaggis circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magni Turisas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turisas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:44
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magni Turisas!
Magni Turisas retains his light heavyweight title!
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