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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramses Third (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Tapio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramses Third could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kari Tapio's chin.
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramses Third!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Tapio!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Third works the jab nicely.
Third throws a series of punches but Tapio avoids them all with ease.
Tapio takes one to the side of the head.
Third tries to clinch but Tapio is having none of it.
Ramses Third seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Third with a nice cross.
Tapio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Third swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Third looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Third tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tapio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Third rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tapio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tapio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Third.
Third is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Tapio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Third doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Ramses Third has been cut.
Third is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Tapio doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Third crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Third's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kari Tapio!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Thorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis International (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Thorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Travis International!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorn looks for a takedown but International sprawls well.
International stalks Thorn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thorn's face. Thorn staggers backwards, shaken.
International wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thorn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
David Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
International throws a leg kick but Thorn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thorn throws a combination that misses
and International counters with a left and a right that stings Thorn.
International looks to land a combination but Thorn avoids it well.
Thorn falls off balance throwing a combination
and International counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
International tries to clinch there but Thorn circles away.
International jabs at Thorn's body.
Thorn checks the leg kick.
Thorn shoots in looking for a takedown. International tries to sprawl out of it but Thorn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. International manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Thorn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorn throws a hook but International blocks it.
International moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
International scores with a one two! Thorn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thorn gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
International taking some punishment here, with Thorn in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thorn throwing shots but International is blocking nicely.
Thorn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thorn thows a huge punch but International dodges it nicely.
International is trying to stand back up but Thorn is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn is nestled in close to International, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thorn postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for International to stand up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by International!
Thorn needs to keep his hands up - International had a free shot at his head there.
Thorn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and International makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thorn is breathing heavily.
Thorn shoots in but International avoids the takedown attempt easily.
International scores with a punch to the head.
International moves in looking to clinch but Thorn pushes him off.
International tries to clinch but Thorn is having none of it.
International scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
International stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
International throws a combination. Thorn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A nice inside leg kick there by International. That's going to slow Thorn down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
International thuds his right hand into Thorn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
International tests Thorn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
International misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thorn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from International.
The fighters circle momentarily. International darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
International's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and International duly obliges.
Thorn falls off balance throwing a combination
and International counters with a lovely shot to the body.
International lands a head kick!
International listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
International is looking to clinch.
International is working the combinations to good effect here.
International lands a head shot.
International shoots for a takedown but Thorn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
International scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
International lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thorn moves out of range of the leg kick from International.
Thorn shoots in looking for a takedown. International tries to sprawl out of it but Thorn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. International manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
International punishes Thorn's body with a nice straight punch.
International fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
International throws a series of strikes that have Thorn backpedaling.
International misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
International connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
International tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thorn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fight stays on the outside here - International looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thorn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
International wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thorn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis International dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thorn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thorn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
International tries to clinch there but Thorn circles away.
Thorn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thorn falls off balance throwing a combination
and International connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick from International misses.
No luck for International with that takedown attempt.
David Thorn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
International scores with a sloppy right hand. Thorn should have avoided that one.
International chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thorn looks to throw a body kick
and International cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thorn misses with a wild combination.
International tries to clinch up.
International tries to clinch but Thorn moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice combination there by International.
Thorn misses with a combination
and International counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thorn thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
International goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Travis International seems to be getting the better of the standup.
International is looking to clinch but Thorn is avoiding it.
International fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
International will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
International lands a lovely overhand right.
International lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
International lands with a nice body punch.
Thorn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by International.
International moves into range and connects with a jab.
International lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
International moves in looking to clinch but Thorn pushes him off.
Thorn throws a combination that misses
and International counters with a one-two to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - International looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
International connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thorn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
International stuffs the takedown attempt from Thorn. Thorn gets slowly back to his feet.
International shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thorn but Thorn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
International lands a jab-cross combination.
Thorn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
International lands a jab.
Thorn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. International defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Thorn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
International throws a chopping leg kick but Thorn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thorn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
International leaves Thorn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from International.
Thorn needs to keep his hands up - International had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
International is looking to clinch.
International fails with an attempt to clinch.
International bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
International scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
International throws a front kick aimed at Thorn's knee but Thorn avoids it well.
International jabs Thorn right on the nose. Thorn blinks but takes it well.
International changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from International does it's job there.
Danga de danga de dang - International scores with a four punch combination!
International takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
International misses with a head kick.
Thorn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and International counters with an outside leg kick.
International scores with a one two! Thorn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
International throws a shot to the body.
International wants to clinch up but Thorn keeps it at a distance.
International chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
International scoring well with a low kick there.
Thorn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
International cracks Thorn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
International is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
International is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thorn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
International lands with a shot to the body.
International works over Thorn's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
International fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thorn.
International chopping away at his opponent's legs.
International scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thorn doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
International tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
International has his takedown stuffed
and Thorn counters with a stiff right hand.
Thorn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis International showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
International stalks Thorn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thorn's face. Thorn staggers backwards, shaken.
Thorn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
International connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice sprawl there from International as Thorn shoots in.
International throws a low kick but Thorn avoids it.
International tries to clinch there but Thorn circles away.
Thorn shoots in for a takedown but International shows good takedown defense.
Thorn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by International.
Thorn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Travis International has been cut.
International throws a combination. Thorn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thorn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thorn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
International works over Thorn's head and body with a nice combination.
Thorn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
International moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
International throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
International lands a jab to Thorn's midsection.
International throws a one two combo.
Thorn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thorn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
International lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
International throws a series of strikes that have Thorn backpedaling.
International digs a good hook to Thorn's body.
Horrible takedown by Thorn or perhaps it was just good defense by International which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Thorn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
International stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thorn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thorn tries for a takedown but International sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
International throws a low kick, looking for Thorn's leg but Thorn calmly moves out of range.
International ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
International lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thorn moves out of range of the leg kick from International.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn blocks a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from International.
International lands a body shot.
Thorn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from International.
Thorn shoots in for a takedown but International shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
International throws a good cross that connects.
International pulls out of a head kick attempt.
International fails in his attempt to clinch.
International looks to land a combination. Thorn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thorn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
International scores with a hook.
Thorn fails to land the takedown.
International displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
International slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thorn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
International lands with an overhand left.
Thorn has a takedown stuffed.
International throws a one two combo.
International is looking to clinch.
International turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thorn circles away from the clinch attempt.
International scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thorn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thorn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thorn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
International looking to land some kicks to the body here.
International comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - International scores with a four punch combination!
International lands a nice hook to Thorn's body. Thorn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
International works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
International throws a quick inside leg kick.
A cross from International lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. International tries to avoid it but Thorn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag International to the ground. International escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Donk. International catches Thorn right on the button with a cross.
International scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by International!
International shoots in for a takedown but Thorn shows good takedown defense.
International is looking to clinch.
International scores with a jab. Thorn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
International throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Travis International is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thorn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thorn there as he acknowledges the shot.
International leaves Thorn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
International lands a nice shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
International fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
International changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
International clinches.
David Thorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thorn tries to score a body lock takedown but International shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis International comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got International winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis International!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hesh Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Flannel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hesh Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Flannel!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flannel leaves Law with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Law closes the distance and clinches up with Flannel, looking for a takedown. Law pushes Flannel against the cage but Flannel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Law closes this distance looking for a takedown but Flannel circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hesh Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Flannel's guard.
Law is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Law prevents Flannel from getting back to his feet.
Law stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flannel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Law drops back, looking for a kneebar! Flannel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Flannel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Flannel!
Law is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flannel is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Law will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Law is looking for a sweep.
Flannel controls the position from side control.
Law manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flannel is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Law manages to get to full guard.
Flannel wants to stand but Law is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Law escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flannel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Law is breathing heavily.
Law is looking for a triangle but Flannel pushes his legs off easily.
Law is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flannel defends well.
Law looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flannel wants to get up but he can't break Law's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Flannel decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Flannel throws a head kick that Law semi-blocks.
Flannel misses with a wild combination.
Flannel throws a combination. Law tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mark Flannel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flannel takes the fight into the clinch.
Flannel breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flannel throws a leg kick but Law sees it coming and moves out of range.
Law slips a jab and a cross from Flannel.
Flannel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Law misses with a takedown attempt - Flannel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Law avoids the head kick by Flannel.
Flannel tries to bum rush Law with a series of wild strikes but Law uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Law really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Flannel has managed to clinch.
Flannel breaks the clinch.
Flannel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flannel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Law moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Flannel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Flannel tries to bum rush Law with a series of wild strikes but Law uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Law shoots for a takedown but Flannel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Flannel cracks Law with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Flannel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flannel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Law shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flannel sprawls well. Flannel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Law gets slowly back to his feet.
Law is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flannel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hesh Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law avoids the head kick by Flannel.
Nice body punch from Flannel.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice combo by Flannel! Oh, that's hurt him - Law falls to the canvas and Flannel follows him into side control.
Law is rocked!
Flannel decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Oh Law is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flannel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flannel pinned against the cage. Flannel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Law seems to have got his legs back now.
Flannel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flannel throws a right and a left that Law avoids nicely.
Flannel throws a series of strikes that have Law backpedaling.
Flannel closes the distance and clinches.
Flannel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flannel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Law backs up against the cage.
Flannel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Flannel swinging wilding here.
Law slips a jab and a cross from Flannel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flannel as he jumps to the side.
Danga de danga de dang - Flannel scores with a four punch combination!
Flannel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Law.
Flannel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Law has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flannel lands a two punch combo.
Flannel lands a two punch combo.
Flannel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Law throws a sloppy head kick and Flannel moves out of range easily.
Flannel misses with the combination.
Hesh Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flannel throws a head kick that misses.
Law shoots for a takedown but Flannel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A left and a right from Flannel both land. Nice combination.
Law throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Law.
Flannel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Law dodges the punch combination from Flannel.
Flannel stuffs the takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Flannel.
Flannel tests Law's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law misses the body punch
and Flannel counters with a three punch combo that has Law backing up. Law nods at Flannel to acknowledge the strikes.
Flannel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hesh Law is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Law is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Flannel.
A combination from Flannel does no damage.
Law doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Flannel counters with a three punch combo that has Law backing up. Law nods at Flannel to acknowledge the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Law.
Flannel throws a right and a left that Law avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flannel throws a series of punches but Law avoids them all with ease.
Law tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Law has his takedown stuffed
and Flannel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Flannel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Flannel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Law shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Flannel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Flannel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Law with a poor takedown
and Flannel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Law will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Flannel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Flannel tries a head kick but it misses.
Law throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flannel's waist but Flannel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Law off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hesh Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mark Flannel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flannel misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Law fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Flannel.
Law shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flannel defends it nicely.
Flannel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flannel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Flannel throws a one two combo.
Law closes this distance looking for a takedown but Flannel circles away.
Flannel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Law has time to react.
Flannel throws a nice looking combination but Law bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Law changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flannel tries to avoid it but Law manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flannel to the ground. Flannel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Flannel lands with a straight right. Law didn't see that one coming.
Law takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flannel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Law changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flannel tries to avoid it but Law manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flannel to the ground. Flannel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Law has his takedown stuffed
and Law takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Law gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Flannel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Law looks to clinch
and Flannel counters with a series of strikes. Law will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Flannel!
Law plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Flannel is working the combinations to good effect here.
Flannel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Flannel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Law shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flannel pinned against the cage. Flannel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Flannel moves into range and clinches up with Law.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flannel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Law backwards.
Law looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Flannel gets underhooks to prevent Law's takedown attempt.
Mark Flannel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flannel breaks from the clinch.
Flannel is looking to chop away at Law's legs.
Flannel clinches up with Law and pushes him back against the cage.
Flannel stops a takedown attempt from Law.
Hesh Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flannel has clasped his hands together around Law's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Flannel working away.
Flannel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Law. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Flannel taking a breather here.
Law tries to strike but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flannel stands up.
Law with a lazy takedown attempt
and Flannel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flannel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Flannel has managed to clinch.
Law tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Flannel smiles and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Flannel. That snapped Law's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Flannel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Flannel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Flannel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Lee will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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165 lbs
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166 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joshua Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Lee!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Lee instigates a clinch.
Burton working hard to break the clinch.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burton lands a nice elbow.
Lee connects with a knee to the head.
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee clinches up with Burton and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Burton as Lee tries to tie him up.
Burton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee throws a series of strikes that have Burton backpedaling.
Lee displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burton tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Burton throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burton.
Burton wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A lazy left from Burton finds it's target.
Burton throws a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Lee staying out of range there.
Burton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
A right-left combo lands from Lee.
Burton throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Burton lands a front kick.
Burton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burton looks to clinch
and Lee counters with a three punch combo that has Burton backing up. Burton nods at Lee to acknowledge the strikes.
Burton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Lee landing knees to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Burton is controlling him.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Burton blocks it.
Lee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Joshua Burton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lee darts in and clinches Burton up against the cage.
Burton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Burton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Burton blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking to throw knees to the head but Burton is blocking nicely.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Burton blocks it.
Burton can't break the clinch.
Burton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Burton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Burton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Burton wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Burton blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burton.
Lee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Burton blocks with his arms.
Burton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lee lands a damaging elbow.
Burton breaks from the clinch.
Lee digs a good body shot into Burton's ribs.
A nice combination there by Lee.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lee!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Burton misses with a kick to the body.
Lee moves into the clinch.
Burton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee checks the leg kick.
Burton throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Burton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lee blocks it with crossed arms.
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burton throws a leg kick that misses.
Burton drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lee tries to circle away but Burton has him pinned against the cage.
Burton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lee breaks the clinch.
Burton tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Burton misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a two punch combo.
Burton gets a clinch.
Lee takes an elbow to the temple.
Burton controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A right-left combo lands from Lee.
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.
Lee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lee is working the combinations to good effect here.
Lee is looking to slow Burton down with leg kicks.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Lee darts in and clinches Burton up against the cage.
Lee landing knees to the head.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Burton is trying to break free.
Lee lands a knee to the body.
Burton is breathing heavily.
Lee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Burton tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Lee keeps control of Burton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Lee looking to throw knees to the head but Burton is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Lee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A left and a right from Lee both land. Nice combination.
Lee lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burton. That did some damage!
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burton.
Lee cracks Burton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lee works over Burton's head and body with a nice combination.
Burton throws a lazy head kick
and Lee counters with a leg kick.
Burton throws a sloppy head kick
and Lee counters with a head kick.
Burton moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
Lee leaning against his opponent.
Lee landing knees to the head.
Burton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee lands a nice elbow.
Lee gets through Burton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burton loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burton. That did some damage!
Lee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burton's calf.
Burton takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Burton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Lee.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Burton's head back.
Lee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lee lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lee.
Burton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Burton blocks with his arms.
Lee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A knee to the head by Lee.
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lee is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Burton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lee counters with a thumping low kick.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Burton down.
Burton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee counters with a nice leg kick.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burton.
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Burton's head.
Burton is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Burton is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Burton's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joshua Burton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Burton throws a lazy head kick
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Burton misses the jab.
Burton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burton swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Burton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a left and a right that stings Burton.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Lee lands a nice knee to the body.
Lee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lee connects with a knee to the head.
Lee with a knee to the head.
Lee crunches a lovely knee into Burton's ribcage.
Burton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Burton looking to slow down the pace here.
Lee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Burton's defenses.
Lee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Burton's defenses.
Lee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Burton misses with a knee to the head.
Lee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee lands a damaging elbow.
Lee holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee wants to clinch.
Lee stalks Burton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Burton's face. Burton staggers backwards, shaken.
Burton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lee throws a one two combo.
Burton looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lee works over Burton's head and body with a nice combination.
Burton throws a head kick that misses
and Lee counters with a thumping low kick.
Lee darts in and clinches Burton up against the cage.
Lee lands an elbow inside that Burton shrugs off.
Burton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lee with a knee to the head.
Burton breaks from the clinch.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burton misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a left and a right that stings Burton.
Lee lands a jab-cross combination.
Lee works over Burton's head and body with a nice combination.
Burton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Burton's ribs.
Burton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lee has managed to clinch.
Lee looking to throw knees to the head but Burton is blocking nicely.
Lee stalls.
Lee connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Burton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Burton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lee clinches.
Burton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Lee.
Burton is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee has double underhooks.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Lee tries to stall but Burton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burton misses with a hook to the body
and Lee counters with a two punch combo.
Lee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Burton backs up against the cage.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Burton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Burton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lee connects with a knee to the head.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burton is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee being controlled against the cage.
The is referee keeping an eye on Lee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lee with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burton drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lee lands a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Burton fails to land.
Burton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Burton for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The is referee keeping an eye on Lee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
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.
Lee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burton throws a head kick that misses
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Burton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burton looks to throw a body kick
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lee!
Lee looks to land a combination. Burton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Burton closes the distance but Lee moves to the side
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burton throws a lazy head kick
and Burton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee scores with a hook.
Lee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Burton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a leg kick.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lee has closed the distance and engaged Burton in a clinch.
Burton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lee connects with a knee to the head.
Burton is trying to stall.
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Burton misses
and Lee counters with a two punch combo.
Burton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lee cracks the inside of Burton's front leg.
Dave Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee closes the distance and pushes Burton back into the cage.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lee as Burton tries to tie him up.
Burton misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burton throws a head kick that misses
and Lee counters with a head kick.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
Lee feints and then cracks Burton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burton down.
Burton throws a lazy head kick
and Lee counters with a two punch combo.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Burton.
Lee stalks Burton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Burton's face. Burton staggers backwards, shaken.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burton.
Lee scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lee stalks Burton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Burton's face. Burton staggers backwards, shaken.
Lee lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Burton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Burton throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lee lands an overhand right.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lee. Burton shrugs it off though.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Joshua Burton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burton throws a lazy head kick
and Lee counters with a left and a right that stings Burton.
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Lee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timmy Timmyyyy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasi Ruohonen (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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183 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Ruohonen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruohonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruohonen shoots for a takedown but Timmyyyy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ruohonen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Timmy Timmyyyy has been cut.
Ruohonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Timmyyyy doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruohonen circles away.
Timmyyyy dodges the punch combination from Ruohonen.
Ruohonen throws a series of punches but Timmyyyy moves out of range.
Ruohonen lands a body shot.
Ruohonen shoots for a double leg takedown but Timmyyyy sprawls well. He's pushed Ruohonen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ruohonen lands with a straight right. Timmyyyy didn't see that one coming.
No joy there for Ruohonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ruohonen, as that shot connected.
Ruohonen drops Timmyyyy with a right and a left! Ruohonen comes rushing in but Timmyyyy regains his composure and manages to keep Ruohonen in guard.
Timmyyyy is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruohonen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Oh Timmyyyy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruohonen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ruohonen misses with a few strikes there.
Timmyyyy seems to have got his legs back now.
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.
Ruohonen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Timmy Timmyyyy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pasi Ruohonen.
Ruohonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Timmyyyy.
Timmyyyy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ruohonen, right into the meat.
Timmyyyy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ruohonen.
Timmyyyy tries to clinch but Ruohonen moves out of range.
Ruohonen swinging wilding here.
Ruohonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Timmyyyy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Timmyyyy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruohonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruohonen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ruohonen looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Ruohonen.
Nice uppercut lands for Timmyyyy. That snapped Ruohonen's head back.
Timmyyyy tries to clinch up but Ruohonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Ruohonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pasi Ruohonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmyyyy checks a leg kick nicely.
Ruohonen throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Ruohonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruohonen misses with a body kick.
Ruohonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Timmyyyy.
Ruohonen tries to clinch up but Timmyyyy circles away and keeps his distance.
Ruohonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
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.
Ruohonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Timmyyyy tries to clinch there but Ruohonen circles away.
Ruohonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Timmyyyy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ruohonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruohonen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Timmyyyy moves into the clinch.
Timmyyyy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Timmyyyy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruohonen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Timmyyyy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Timmyyyy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ruohonen's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 Ruohonen blocks it with crossed arms.
Timmyyyy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ruohonen tries to break free but Timmyyyy pushes him back against the cage.
Timmyyyy misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasi Ruohonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timmy Timmyyyy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ruohonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Timmyyyy moves out of range as Ruohonen strikes.
Timmyyyy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pasi Ruohonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruohonen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Timmyyyy moves into the clinch.
Timmyyyy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Timmyyyy looking to throw knees to the head but Ruohonen is blocking nicely.
Timmyyyy misses with a knee to the head.
Timmyyyy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ruohonen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmyyyy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruohonen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Timmyyyy misses with a knee to the head.
Timmyyyy misses with a knee strike.
Timmyyyy misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Timmyyyy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruohonen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Timmyyyy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruohonen controlling the action here for a moment.
Ruohonen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Timmyyyy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruohonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Timmyyyy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Timmyyyy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ruohonen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ruohonen is pulling down on Timmyyyy's head to control his posture.
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.
Ruohonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruohonen pushes Timmyyyy off and gets back to his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ruohonen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Timmyyyy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Timmyyyy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
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.
A jab lands there for Ruohonen.
Timmyyyy tries to clinch but Ruohonen moves out of range.
Ruohonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Timmyyyy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Timmyyyy.
Timmyyyy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ruohonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Timmyyyy is just out of range.
Ruohonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Timmyyyy tries to clinch but Ruohonen moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Timmyyyy moves in looking to clinch but Ruohonen pushes him off.
Timmyyyy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruohonen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Timmyyyy.
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 Timmy Timmyyyy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ruohonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ruohonen has a takedown stuffed.
A punch combination from Ruohonen misses.
Ruohonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Timmyyyy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Timmyyyy has Ruohonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Timmyyyy misses with a knee strike.
Timmyyyy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruohonen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Timmyyyy misses with a knee to the head.
Ruohonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A knee to the head by Timmyyyy.
Timmyyyy misses with a knee to the head.
Timmyyyy looking to throw knees to the head but Ruohonen is blocking nicely.
Timmyyyy tries a knee to the head but Ruohonen blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmyyyy misses with a knee strike.
Timmyyyy looking to throw knees to the head but Ruohonen is blocking nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ruohonen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ruohonen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Timmyyyy tries a knee to the head but Ruohonen blocks it.
Ruohonen breaks from the clinch.
Timmy Timmyyyy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timmyyyy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ruohonen.
Some wild striking there from Ruohonen.
Ruohonen throws a leg kick
and Timmyyyy counters with a nice leg kick.
Timmyyyy is looking to clinch but Ruohonen is avoiding it.
Ruohonen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Timmyyyy counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ruohonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Timmyyyy.
Ruohonen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Timmyyyy pinned against the cage. Timmyyyy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Timmyyyy darts in trying to clinch
and Ruohonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ruohonen tries to bum rush Timmyyyy with a series of wild strikes but Timmyyyy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Timmyyyy tries to clinch but Ruohonen is having none of it.
Timmyyyy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruohonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruohonen stalks Timmyyyy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Timmyyyy's face. Timmyyyy staggers backwards, shaken.
Timmyyyy tries to clinch but Ruohonen moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmyyyy tries to clinch but Ruohonen moves out of range.
Timmyyyy moves in looking to clinch but Ruohonen pushes him off.
Ruohonen looks to land a combination but Timmyyyy avoids it well.
Ruohonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Timmyyyy defending well as Ruohonen loads up on a big left hand.
Ruohonen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Timmyyyy moves into the clinch.
Timmyyyy misses with a knee to the head.
Timmyyyy tries a knee to the head but Ruohonen blocks it.
Timmyyyy with a knee to the head.
Timmyyyy tries to land a knee to the head but Ruohonen blocks with his arms.
Timmyyyy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ruohonen can't break the clinch.
Timmyyyy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruohonen blocks it with crossed arms.
Timmyyyy looking to throw knees to the head but Ruohonen is blocking nicely.
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.
Ruohonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruohonen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Timmyyyy counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruohonen throws a nice looking combination but Timmyyyy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ruohonen shoots for a double leg takedown but Timmyyyy sprawls well. He's pushed Ruohonen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Timmy Timmyyyy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pasi Ruohonen.
Timmyyyy wants to clinch up but Ruohonen keeps it at a distance.
Timmyyyy tries to clinch but Ruohonen moves out of range.
A punch combination from Ruohonen misses.
Timmyyyy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Timmyyyy as Ruohonen shoots in.
Ruohonen fails with the takedown.
Ruohonen keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timmy Timmyyyy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Timmyyyy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Timmyyyy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lalli Kuutamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilkka Laitinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuutamo comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Company. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lalli Kuutamo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilkka Laitinen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Laitinen misses the target.
Laitinen missing with a left hand there. Kuutamo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laitinen throws an overhand right that lands on Kuutamo's shoulder, as Kuutamo tries to avoid the shot.
Laitinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuutamo tries to clinch but Laitinen is having none of it.
Kuutamo misses with a takedown attempt - Laitinen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kuutamo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Lalli Kuutamo has been cut.
Ilkka Laitinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laitinen loads up on a big right hand but Kuutamo slips the punch.
BOOM! Laitinen lands a beautiful left hook that drops Kuutamo. Kuutamo tries to recover but Laitinen is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Kuutamo lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilkka Laitinen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harri Mulqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Hantunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hantunen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bad Religion - American Jesus kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Mulqvist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Hantunen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulqvist slips a jab and a cross from Hantunen.
A bone on bone clash there as Hantunen blocks the leg kick.
Hantunen throws a hook but Mulqvist avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Hantunen scores with a four punch combination!
Mulqvist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mulqvist lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hantunen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hantunen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mulqvist tries to land a leg kick but Hantunen saw it coming and moves away.
Hantunen throws a nice looking combination but Mulqvist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hantunen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hantunen shoots for a takedown but Mulqvist saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mulqvist throws out a leg kick but Hantunen moves out of range and Mulqvist only half commits.
A jab from Mulqvist misses.
Mulqvist shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mulqvist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mulqvist shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mulqvist preventing the sweep.
Mulqvist controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mulqvist trying to control but Hantunen is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hantunen trying to keep a closed guard but Mulqvist is proving a slippery customer.
Hantunen being controlled here, momentarily.
Mulqvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Hantunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hantunen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mulqvist controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mulqvist postures up in Hantunen's guard and throws a big left but Hantunen blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mulqvist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hantunen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hantunen is on top in guard.
Hantunen content to stall in guard here.
Hantunen trying to control but Mulqvist is working from the bottom.
Mulqvist trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hantunen is one step ahead there.
Mulqvist lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hantunen!
Hantunen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hantunen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mulqvist. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mulqvist throws some wild stikes that Hantunen manages to avoid easily.
Hantunen tries to hold on but Mulqvist postures up.
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.
Mulqvist goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hantunen is on top in guard.
Mulqvist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hantunen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mulqvist has his foot on Hantunen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hantunen works his way back into a safe position though.
Mulqvist is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hantunen defends well.
Mulqvist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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 Harri Mulqvist will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mulqvist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mulqvist throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mulqvist takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mulqvist closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hantunen circles away.
Mulqvist thows a body shot but no joy.
Mulqvist throws a sloppy head kick and Hantunen moves out of range easily.
Hantunen avoids the head kick by Mulqvist.
Mulqvist slips under a jab.
Hantunen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hantunen moves out of range of the leg kick from Mulqvist.
Mulqvist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hantunen blocks the body kick.
Mulqvist is looking to slow Hantunen down with leg kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hantunen checks a leg kick.
Hantunen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hantunen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulqvist throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mulqvist tries to clinch but Hantunen moves out of range.
Mulqvist throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mulqvist wants to clinch.
Mulqvist on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mulqvist looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mulqvist is working for a kimura but Hantunen is defending it quite comfortably.
Hantunen gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hantunen keeping moving, preventing Mulqvist from controlling successfully.
Hantunen keeping full guard, as Mulqvist tries to pass.
Hantunen trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mulqvist prevents Hantunen from getting back to his feet.
Hantunen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mulqvist defends well.
Mulqvist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mulqvist misses with a leg kick
and Hantunen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hantunen misses with a straight right.
Hantunen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mulqvist is looking to score with low kicks.
Mulqvist darts in trying to clinch
and Hantunen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice jab there from Hantunen.
Hantunen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hantunen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mulqvist.
Hantunen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mulqvist throws a sloppy head kick and Hantunen moves out of range easily.
Mulqvist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mulqvist shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist tries to clinch there but Hantunen circles away.
Hantunen checks the leg kick.
Hantunen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hantunen checks a leg kick.
Hantunen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hantunen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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 close the distance and clinch but Mulqvist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mikko Hantunen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A leg kick checked by Hantunen.
Mulqvist checks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mulqvist. That's going to slow Hantunen down.
Hantunen connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hantunen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mulqvist is out of range.
Hantunen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mikko Hantunen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mulqvist shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hantunen is breathing heavily.
Hantunen tries to hold on but Mulqvist postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mikko Hantunen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hantunen blocks a leg kick.
Hantunen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mulqvist lands a head kick that stumbles Hantunen and the fighters go to the mat.
Mulqvist wants to pass the guard but Hantunen is keeping the position.
Mulqvist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hantunen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mulqvist sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hantunen's guard.
Mulqvist is looking to take a break and control but Hantunen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hantunen tries to get to full guard but Mulqvist has control of the leg.
Hantunen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulqvist content to control rather than advance.
Mulqvist is working for a submission of some sort.
Mulqvist trying to control the action but Hantunen is working from the bottom.
Hantunen wants to control but Mulqvist is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Mulqvist is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hantunen is refusing to be controlled, as Mulqvist sits in half guard.
Mulqvist uses his free foot to push down on Hantunen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hantunen.
Mulqvist wants to take Hantunen's back here but Hantunen is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mulqvist landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hantunen has left one of his arms exposed and Mulqvist doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Hantunen screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harri Mulqvist!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stan Stewert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mika Hamalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mika Hamalainen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mika Hamalainen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamalainen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stewert to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hamalainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stewert can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hamalainen trying to keep a closed guard but Stewert is proving a slippery customer.
Hamalainen keeping moving, preventing Stewert from controlling successfully.
Stewert won't allow Hamalainen to sweep him here.
Stewert trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hamalainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stewert defends well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stewert scores with a takedown into Hamalainen's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewert's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hamalainen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hamalainen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stewert controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamalainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stewert doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stewert manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stewert drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stewert jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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.
Hamalainen keeping moving, preventing Stewert from controlling successfully.
Hamalainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stewert is aware though and is defending well.
Stewert drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stewert jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hamalainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stewert trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stewert shoots in and bounces Hamalainen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hamalainen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hamalainen had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Stewert is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hamalainen Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Stewert's back instead.
Hamalainen looks gassed!
Stewert tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewert tries to hold on but Hamalainen postures up.
Stewert working to try and regain half guard.
Stewert is in a horrible position here. Hamalainen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stewert wants to hold on but Hamalainen pushes him away.
Stewert takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hamalainen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hamalainen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Stewert has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Stewert!
Stewert will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stewert controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewert trying to control but Hamalainen is working from the bottom.
Stewert thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hamalainen is trying to keep Stewert in close.
Stewert trying to control but Hamalainen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stewert postures up.
Hamalainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Hamalainen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hamalainen with a poor takedown
and Stewert counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hamalainen!
Stewert controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Stewert dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hamalainen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hamalainen trying to keep a closed guard but Stewert is proving a slippery customer.
Hamalainen keeping moving, preventing Stewert from controlling successfully.
Stewert stays in close to Hamalainen's body and controls the position.
Hamalainen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stewert is trying to maintain the position but Hamalainen is very close to passing his half guard.
Stewert tries to get to full guard but Hamalainen has control of the leg.
Hamalainen wants to free his trapped foot but Stewert is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewert gets back to full guard.
Hamalainen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stewert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hamalainen is one step ahead there.
Stewert looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hamalainen trying to control but Stewert is working from the bottom.
Stewert looking for a sweep. Not yet Stewert, not yet.
Hamalainen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hamalainen trying to control but Stewert is working from the bottom.
Stewert had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hamalainen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Stewert Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hamalainen's back instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen turns into Stewert and is now in his guard.
Hamalainen trying to control but Stewert is working from the bottom.
Hamalainen wants to pass the guard but Stewert is keeping the position.
Hamalainen trying to control but Stewert is working from the bottom.
Stewert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hamalainen is one step ahead there.
Hamalainen wants to control from the top but Stewert keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stewert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stewert moves into the clinch.
Stewert jumps guard and drags Hamalainen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hamalainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stan Stewert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hamalainen wants to control from the top but Stewert keeps moving.
Stewert can't keep his opponent in guard - Hamalainen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stewert moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stewert looking to control.
Stewert throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamalainen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stewert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stewert working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hamalainen.
Stewert manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hamalainen manages to get himself to full guard.
Hamalainen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hamalainen keeping moving, preventing Stewert from controlling successfully.
Stewert's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Stewert dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Stewert scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hamalainen wants to control but Stewert passes into side.
Hamalainen can't do much from the bottom here.
Stewert tries for a kimura but Hamalainen is defending well.
Stewert tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stewert has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hamalainen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stewert's best efforts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hamalainen lands with a few short shots to the body.
Hamalainen trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewert is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hamalainen!
Stewert works his way to his opponent's back.
Stewert is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Hamalainen with him. Hamalainen is trying to defend but Stewert has an arm under the chin now! Hamalainen grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stan Stewert!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucian Stockes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulrich McHaggis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McHaggis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rock Co Kane Flow kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ulrich McHaggis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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207 lbs
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205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ulrich McHaggis!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stockes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McHaggis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - McHaggis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stockes is looking to land body kicks.
Stockes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lucian Stockes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McHaggis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stockes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stockes is trying to force a seperation but McHaggis has the dominant position.
Stockes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McHaggis misses with a knee to the head.
Stockes controlling the action here for a moment.
A hook to the body from Stockes.
Stockes tries to circle away but McHaggis has him pinned against the cage.
McHaggis scores with a knee to the head.
Stockes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stockes.
Stockes scores with a one two! McHaggis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Ulrich McHaggis has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Stockes misses.
Stockes scores with a punch to the head.
Stockes throws a series of punches but McHaggis moves out of range.
McHaggis wants to clinch up but Stockes keeps it at a distance.
Stockes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stockes avoids a kick to the body.
Stockes fails to land with a series of punches.
Stockes misses with a kick to the body
and McHaggis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McHaggis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stockes.
Stockes tries a knee to the head but McHaggis blocks it.
Stockes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Come on McHaggis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice elbow from Stockes.
Stockes avoids the elbow strike from McHaggis, against the cage.
Stockes letting McHaggis take a breather here.
McHaggis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stockes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stockes misses with a double jab
and McHaggis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stockes is staying active underneath McHaggis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McHaggis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stockes wants to control but McHaggis is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stockes wants to improve his position but McHaggis is controlling well.
McHaggis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stockes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McHaggis wants to clinch.
Stockes throws a combination that misses
and McHaggis makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stockes really felt that one!
Stockes is breathing heavily.
McHaggis ducks under a wild hook from Stockes.
Stockes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stockes misses with a two punch combination.
Stockes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McHaggis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stockes's knee momentarily.
McHaggis is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stockes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McHaggis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stockes misses with a double jab
so McHaggis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McHaggis wants to control from the top but Stockes keeps moving.
McHaggis stays in close to Stockes's body and controls the position.
McHaggis looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McHaggis stops Stockes from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ulrich McHaggis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ulrich McHaggis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McHaggis scoring well with a low kick there.
McHaggis tries to clinch up but Stockes circles away and keeps his distance.
McHaggis slips a straight right by Stockes.
Stockes falls off balance throwing a combination
and McHaggis counters by clinching up.
McHaggis misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for McHaggis.
McHaggis manages to break the clinch.
McHaggis moves in looking to clinch but Stockes pushes him off.
Stockes swings for the body but McHaggis moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McHaggis fails to land the takedown.
McHaggis looks to land a body kick but Stockes moved away.
Stockes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stockes keeps the fight on the outside.
Stockes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stockes throws a series of punches but McHaggis moves out of range.
A big left from Stockes misses.
Stockes falls off balance throwing a combination
and McHaggis counters with a leg kick.
Stockes tries to land a body kick
and McHaggis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stockes.
McHaggis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stockes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McHaggis.
McHaggis has Stockes pressed against the cage, preventing Stockes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McHaggis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Stockes misses.
McHaggis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lucian Stockes is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stockes waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract McHaggis.
McHaggis shoots in looking for a takedown. Stockes tries to sprawl out of it but McHaggis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stockes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stockes misses with a combination
and McHaggis counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stockes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McHaggis has hold of Stockes's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stockes manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
McHaggis controlling the position easily from mount.
Stockes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McHaggis wants to control the pace but Stockes is squirming around nicely.
Stockes tries to hold on but McHaggis pushes him away.
Stockes is trying to escape the mount but McHaggis keeps good control and instead manages to take Stockes's back.
McHaggis is working for a rear naked choke. Stockes is not defending it well and McHaggis has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Stockes refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Stockes's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ulrich McHaggis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Klingler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Alavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauri Alavaara has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Klaus Klingler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Alavaara!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alavaara throws out a loose jab but Klingler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alavaara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klingler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alavaara checks a low kick from Klingler.
Alavaara clinches up with Klingler and pushes him back against the cage.
Alavaara lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Klaus Klingler has been cut.
Alavaara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Klingler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Klingler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klingler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alavaara swivels and escapes.
Alavaara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alavaara throws a head kick but Klingler moves out of range.
Alavaara throws a hook but Klingler avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alavaara takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alavaara.
Klingler tries to circle away but Alavaara has him pinned against the cage.
Alavaara misses with an elbow strike.
Klingler takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alavaara lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alavaara gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Klingler.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Klingler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alavaara lands a right hand.
Alavaara gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alavaara gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Klingler wants a takedown.
Alavaara lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Alavaara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alavaara lands an elbow just above Klingler 's eye.
A knee to the head by Alavaara.
Alavaara gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alavaara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alavaara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alavaara lands an elbow just above Klingler 's eye.
Klingler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alavaara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Klingler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alavaara as he jumps to the side.
Alavaara slips a jab from Klingler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara lands an overhand right.
Mauri Alavaara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alavaara scores with a nice strike.
Klingler is rocked!
Alavaara wants to clinch.
Klingler swats away the attempt to clinch by Alavaara.
Alavaara looks to throw the jab but Klingler is out of range.
Alavaara tries to clinch there but Klingler circles away.
Klingler misses with a takedown attempt - Alavaara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara throws a head kick that misses.
Klingler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alavaara.
Klingler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alavaara avoids it really well and circles away.
Alavaara throws a looping overhand right but Klingler ducks down to avoid it.
Klingler checks a low kick from Alavaara.
Klingler takes one on the button.
Klingler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alavaara sprawls well. Alavaara wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Klingler gets slowly back to his feet.
Alavaara doesn't manage to clinch there - Klingler circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara connects with a right hand. Klingler shakes it off.
Alavaara is looking to clinch.
Klingler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alavaara circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Klingler drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Alavaara follows Klingler to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauri Alavaara!
Mauri Alavaara is the new welterweight champion!
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