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Fire FC: Twentieth Edition PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Timo Mikkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flea (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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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Mikkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Flea !
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
just misses with a punch to the body.
forces Mikkonen back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from .
lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mikkonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by .
lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from .
Mikkonen wants to get back to striking at distance but won't allow it.
throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mikkonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down .
pressing his opponent against the cage.
keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mikkonen's efforts to push away.
Stalling in the clinch from .
With the fighters up against the cage, Mikkonen throws an elbow but misses.
A body shot lands from .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from .
Mikkonen is breathing heavily.
lands a body punch in the clinch.
lands a hook that snaps the head of Mikkonen backwards.
throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mikkonens head.
A short right from on the inside.
lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mikkonen backwards.
pushes Mikkonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
presses Mikkonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
lands a body shot.
lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from .
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from .
A right hook to the body lands for .
leaning against his opponent.
working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for .
will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mikkonen up against the cage.
lands with a light punch inside.
lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
stalling.
Mikkonen wants to get back to striking at distance but won't allow it.
digs a right hand into Mikkonen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mikkonen's gas tank.
Mikkonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
is stalling here.
Mikkonen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
lands a nice shot to the body.
Mikkonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
cracks Mikkonen with a nice body shot.
leaning his opponent against the cage.
continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from .
The is referee keeping an eye on - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mikkonen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from .
scores with a shoulder strike.
on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mikkonen manages to break the clinch.
doesn't manage to clinch there - Mikkonen circles away.
scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
instigates a clinch.
Mikkonen tries to land a knee to the head but blocks with his arms.
lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from - that landed with a thud.
scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from .
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mikkonen or not.
lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mikkonen backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for .
A short left from .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikkonen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mikkonen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and avoids it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
lands a shoulder strike.
lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mikkonen backwards.
working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for .
lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mikkonen.
lands on the inside with an uppercut.
leaning against his opponent.
Mikkonen wants to get back to striking at distance but won't allow it.
stalling against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mikkonen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from on the inside.
taking a breather.
Mikkonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from .
stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice body punch from .
A battle for position here, against the cage.
lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mikkonen.
A left hand lands to the body for .
Mikkonen is looking to control 's arms but gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mikkonen has his back to the cage.
A hook to the body from .
Mikkonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mikkonen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mikkonen lands an elbow that stopped in his tracks for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Mikkonen.
Mikkonen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mikkonen tries to break the clinch but is controlling the position.
dodges an elbow strike from Mikkonen.
lands a left hand.
Mikkonen wants to get back to striking at distance but won't allow it.
Mikkonen is trying to stall.
lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mikkonen.
A nice right hand lands inside from .
A body shot lands from .
is working Mikkonen over against the cage.
just leaning against Mikkonen, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flea dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mikkonen tries to bum rush with a series of wild strikes but uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mikkonen closes the distance but moves to the side
and counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Timo Mikkonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
gets a clinch.
has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
lands a hook that snaps the head of Mikkonen backwards.
Mikkonen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
lands a body punch in the clinch.
stalling.
lands a shoulder strike.
Mikkonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
just leaning against Mikkonen, taking a breather.
Mikkonen tries to circle away but has him pinned against the cage.
pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short left from .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mikkonen has had enough of the clinch but keeps him there for the moment.
stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mikkonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikkonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mikkonen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
moves into the clinch.
Mikkonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but blocks it with crossed arms.
has Mikkonen pressed against the cage.
lands with a left to the head.
working some nice short punches in the clinch.
taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for .
Mikkonen breaks from the clinch.
scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mikkonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mikkonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mikkonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
circles away from the clinch attempt.
slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mikkonen walks into a straight right hand from .
Mikkonen darts in trying to clinch
and counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikkonen tries to land a knee to the head but blocks with his arms.
A right handed body shot lands from .
stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from .
This has been an exciting period of action!
lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from .
Mikkonen being controlled against the cage.
lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mikkonen backwards.
pushes Mikkonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mikkonen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for .
A bit of stalling here from .
lands with a short shot to the head.
Mikkonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mikkonen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mikkonen looks to throw a body kick
and counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, scores with a nice short uppercut.
misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mikkonen.
Mikkonen tries to work over 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mikkonen wants to break the clinch but can't.
misses with a punch on the inside.
trying to control the position but instead, Mikkonen has worked for underhooks and has pushed into the cage.
Mikkonen has a couple of punches blocked by .
Mikkonen pushes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mikkonen is trying to break the clinch but has him pressed against the cage.
is working Mikkonen over against the cage.
tries a body shot but Mikkonen blocks it.
tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mikkonen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mikkonen's efforts to push away.
Mikkonen tries to break the clinch but is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Mikkonen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
slowing the pace effectively.
has Mikkonen pressed against the cage, preventing Mikkonen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
cracks Mikkonen with a nice body shot.
pushes Mikkonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mikkonen can't break the clinch.
Mikkonen is trying to break the clinch but is controlling him.
Mikkonen lands a shoulder strike.
scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikkonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mikkonen tries to clinch up.
Mikkonen tries to clinch up but circles away and keeps his distance.
Mikkonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mikkonen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
drives through and clinches with Mikkonen against the cage.
Mikkonen throws a head punch that misses.
wants to stall.
Mikkonen trying to land knees to the body.
Mikkonen looking to throw knees to the head but is blocking nicely.
Mikkonen is trying to break the clinch but has him pressed against the cage.
Mikkonen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mikkonen is trying to break free.
throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mikkonen is trying to break the clinch but has him pressed against the cage.
lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mikkonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by .
A left hand lands to the body for .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mikkonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from .
looks to land a combination but Mikkonen avoids it well.
Mikkonen tries to clinch up but circles away and keeps his distance.
swats away the attempt to clinch by Mikkonen.
Mikkonen throws a combination that misses
and counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
throws the left hand but Mikkonen avoids the punch easily.
connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mikkonen momentarily.
throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Mikkonen does no damage.
looks to throw the jab but Mikkonen is out of range.
Mikkonen throws a head kick but moves out of range.
Mikkonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
with a body punch. A glancing blow.
wants to clinch
and Mikkonen counters with a head kick. That will keep thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mikkonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mikkonen closes the distance but moves to the side
and counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
presses Mikkonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
is leaning against Mikkonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mikkonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mikkonen lands with a kick to the temple. shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mikkonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mikkonen dodges the punch combination from .
Mikkonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
looks to land a left hand but Mikkonen moved out of range nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mikkonens head.
Mikkonen breaks from the clinch.
throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mikkonen moves into the clinch.
Mikkonen wants to break free but has control.
has a couple of punches blocked by Mikkonen.
Mikkonen takes a shot to the head.
Mikkonen is trying to break the clinch but has him pressed against the cage.
scores with an uppercut up the middle.
misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikkonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A punch combination from Mikkonen misses.
Mikkonen lets loose with a powerful body kick. will feel that in the morning.
Mikkonen lands a head kick!
keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mikkonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
throws a combination that misses
and Mikkonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mikkonen tries to close the distance and clinch but swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
closes the distance and pushes Mikkonen back into the cage.
Mikkonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mikkonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. is defending well for now.
Mikkonen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mikkonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Mikkonen.
Mikkonen tries to land a front kick but steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mikkonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
blocks a head kick by Mikkonen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikkonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
throws a lazy right hand but Mikkonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mikkonen lands the left hand.
closes the distance and clinches.
Mikkonen tries to break free but pushes him back against the cage.
Mikkonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mikkonen closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling to counter with a crisp jab.
clinches but Mikkonen breaks the clinch
and Mikkonen counters with a big head kick but shrugs it off.
Mikkonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from .
Mikkonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mikkonen defending well as loads up on a big left hand.
Mikkonen jabs right on the nose. blinks but takes it well.
throws a hook but Mikkonen blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikkonen throws a series of strikes that have backpedaling.
Mikkonen tries to clinch but moves away
and moves into the clinch.
is working Mikkonen over against the cage.
Flea seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
avoids the elbow strike from Mikkonen, against the cage.
Mikkonen misses with a knee to the head.
Mikkonen wants to break the clinch but can't.
scores with a hook to the body.
lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
pushes Mikkonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mikkonen tries to circle away but has him pinned against the cage.
Good body shot from .
Mikkonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
misses with the combination.
Mikkonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
throws a hook to the side of Mikkonen's head but Mikkonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body kick from Mikkonen.
Mikkonen scores with a leg kick.
Timo Mikkonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mikkonen moves in looking to clinch but pushes him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timo Mikkonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flea !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Sjoblum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilhelm Stongarm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sjoblum comes to the cage accompanied by Viikate - Viina & Terva & Hauta. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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250 lbs
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285 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brad Sjoblum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wilhelm Stongarm!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stongarm steps into range and cracks Sjoblum with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Sjoblum flops backwards and Stongarm dives into his guard looking to finish!
Sjoblum is rocked!
It looks like Brad Sjoblum has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stongarm stands up over Sjoblum, holding on to his feet. Stongarm throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Sjoblum is out cold! Stongarm lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wilhelm Stongarm!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fighter Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cross comes to the cage accompanied by The New Black by Every Time I Die. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fighter Guy!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Cross.
Cross scores with a body shot.
David Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy moves out of range as Cross strikes.
Cross slips under a jab from Guy.
Guy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cross looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guy is one step ahead there.
Guy won't allow Cross to get back to his feet.
Guy throwing strikes from guard but Cross blocks nicely.
Guy forces his way into half guard.
Cross is trying to stand back up but Guy is controlling him
Cross tries to get to full guard but Guy has control of the leg.
Cross is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Guy just misses with a punch to the body.
Cross cracks Guy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cross lands with an overhand left.
Guy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like David Cross has been cut.
Cross is breathing heavily.
Guy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cross falls off balance throwing a combination
and Guy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cross won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Guy is looking to take a break and control but Cross is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Guy tries for a kimura but Cross is defending well.
Guy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cross keeps working.
Guy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Guy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cross wants to get back to his feet.
Guy throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Guy is looking to take a break and control but Cross is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Guy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Guy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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.
Cross tries to bench press Guy off him but Guy keeps the position.
Cross is not content to let Guy control the position.
Cross is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Guy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Guy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Guy is looking for a kimura but Cross is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Guy to get the leverage.
Guy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cross sees it coming and defends easily.
Cross wants to improve his position but Guy is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Guy is looking for a kimura here.
Guy is thwarting Cross's attempts to control the position.
Cross tries to roll over but Guy keeps him under control.
Guy is trying to control. Cross wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cross throws a series of punches but Guy avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cross throws a lazy head kick
and Guy counters with a one-two to the body.
Cross scores with a jab to the head.
Guy shoots in for a double leg but Cross sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Guy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cross circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fighter Guy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Cross's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Guy gets a clinch.
Cross digs a right hand underneath Guy's ribcage. Guy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cross has Guy pressed against the cage, preventing Guy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cross throws a left and a right that both miss
and Guy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Guy.
Guy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cross throws a hook but Guy blocks it.
Cross throws a sloppy body shot
and Guy counters with a nice leg kick.
Cross throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Guy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Guy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cross.
Cross throws out a powerful jab.
Guy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross breaks from the clinch.
Cross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guy.
Guy is looking to clinch.
Guy throws a jab but it's blocked by Cross.
Cross misses with the combination.
Cross tries to bum rush Guy with a series of wild strikes but Guy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guy 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.
Guy advances to half guard.
Guy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cross is trying to maintain the position but Guy is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross looks like he's trying to stand up.
Guy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Guy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cross defending well though.
Cross is trying to stand back up but Guy is controlling him
Guy thows a huge punch but Cross dodges it nicely.
Guy seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cross is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fighter Guy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augustus Machiavelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fury's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rammstein - Te Quiero Puta. Machiavelli is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: August Burns Red - "11th Hour". Brian Fury could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Augustus Machiavelli's chin.
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22
165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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23
167 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Augustus Machiavelli!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machiavelli throws a jab when Fury was well out of range.
Fury tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machiavelli misses with the combination.
Machiavelli shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fury napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fury tries to buck Machiavelli off but Machiavelli is having none of it.
Machiavelli connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fury some visible discomfort.
Fury is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machiavelli is looking to take a break and control but Fury is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fury is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Machiavelli's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Machiavelli wants to pass to mount but Fury is defending the position.
Fury is not content to let Machiavelli control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Machiavelli is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Machiavelli lands a nice short elbow.
Machiavelli trying to pass the guard but Fury defending well.
Machiavelli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Machiavelli is keen to just control but Fury is a slippery customer.
Fury regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Machiavelli.
Machiavelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fury working for a triangle but Machiavelli defends it easily.
Machiavelli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fury wriggles free and stands up.
Fury wants to clinch up but Machiavelli keeps it at a distance.
Machiavelli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fury.
Machiavelli misses with a series of wild punches.
Fury with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machiavelli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fury won't be happy with that.
Machiavelli fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Machiavelli in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Machiavelli working the head and body with strikes.
Fury is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Machiavelli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fury keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fury can't do much from the bottom here.
Fury prevents Machiavelli from improving position.
Machiavelli is chipping away with strikes.
Machiavelli works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Machiavelli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Machiavelli looks gassed!
Fury defending against the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury is looking for a sweep.
Fury avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Machiavelli.
Machiavelli in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fury is trying to improve his position.
Machiavelli working the head and body with strikes.
Machiavelli postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fury is looking to regain half guard here but Machiavelli keeps moving and retains side control.
Machiavelli connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fury some visible discomfort.
Fury is trying to get back to half guard.
Machiavelli stands up and beckons Fury to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Machiavelli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fury throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machiavelli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fury misses with a double jab.
Machiavelli feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fury utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machiavelli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fury working a defensive guard here.
Machiavelli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machiavelli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machiavelli thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury looking for a guillotine here but Machiavelli defends easily.
Machiavelli is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machiavelli pushing down on Fury's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Machiavelli is nestled in close to Fury, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fury trying to hold on to Machiavelli's head to control him but Machiavelli postures up.
Fury looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Augustus Machiavelli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machiavelli working the head and body with strikes.
Machiavelli thows a huge punch but Fury dodges it nicely.
Fury is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machiavelli pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Machiavelli there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machiavelli slips a nice elbow through Fury's hands, connecting with Fury's forehead.
Machiavelli wants to work for an arm triangle but Fury is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fury blocking the ground and pound attempt from Machiavelli.
Machiavelli is trying to control. Fury wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fury is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Machiavelli there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Machiavelli lands a nice short elbow.
Fury tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Machiavelli has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Fury is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machiavelli with the ground and pound from mount.
Fury is squirming around, avoiding Machiavelli's attempts to control the action.
Machiavelli landing strikes from the mount.
Machiavelli with good strikes from the mount here!
Fury gets back to half guard.
Machiavelli looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fury with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Machiavelli is nestled in close to Fury, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Machiavelli wants to stand but Fury has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Machiavelli connects with a nice short shot to Fury's temple.
Machiavelli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machiavelli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fury's head.
Fury moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Machiavelli trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom.
Fury is trying to control the position but Machiavelli postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fury slips a jab and a cross from Machiavelli.
Fury wants to clinch
and Machiavelli counters with a left and a right that stings Fury.
Nice jab there from Machiavelli.
Fury misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Machiavelli to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Machiavelli 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!
Fury darts in trying to clinch
and Machiavelli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fury won't be happy with that.
Machiavelli scores with punches from side control.
Fury pushes Machiavelli away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Machiavelli gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fury is trying to control Machiavelli's posture but Machiavelli avoids it.
Machiavelli passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fury!
Machiavelli landing punches.
Fury tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fury takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Machiavelli is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Machiavelli lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machiavelli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machiavelli scoring with strikes but Fury is staying in there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machiavelli is landing with some decent strikes but Fury is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Machiavelli has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fury's face.
Machiavelli tries to control but Fury wriggling away.
Fury wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Fury gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Machiavelli in particular looking to stall.
Nice strikes from Machiavelli there.
Machiavelli is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fury wants to sweep but Machiavelli has passed to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machiavelli lands a nice forearm strike.
Fury tries to bench press Machiavelli off him but Machiavelli keeps the position.
Machiavelli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fury knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Machiavelli working away.
Machiavelli working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fury gets back to half guard.
Machiavelli works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fury is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Machiavelli lands a nice shot to the head.
Machiavelli avoids the attempt from Fury to control.
Fury gets back to half guard.
Fury is trying to get back to full guard.
Machiavelli perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Machiavelli lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fury looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fury has hold of Machiavelli's hands but Machiavelli slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machiavelli drops an elbow to the side of Fury's head.
Fury is trying to control but can't.
Brian Fury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machiavelli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Augustus Machiavelli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machiavelli is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machiavelli controlling the action here.
Fury is staying active underneath Machiavelli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fury is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machiavelli pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Augustus Machiavelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machiavelli 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augustus Machiavelli!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maddy Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunni Nelsson (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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19
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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23
176 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maddy Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunni Nelsson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock scores with a nice head shot.
Nelsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Rock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nelsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nelsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rock stuffs the takedown attempt from Nelsson. Nelsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Good work by Nelsson as he checks the leg kick.
Rock swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelsson.
Nelsson is looking to clinch.
A combination from Rock does no damage.
A punch combination from Rock misses.
Rock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rock swinging wilding here.
Nelsson wants to clinch.
Rock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nelsson slips a jab and a cross from Rock.
Nelsson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nelsson scores with a hook to the body. Rock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelsson drives through and clinches with Rock against the cage.
Rock is working Nelsson over against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rock takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A body shot lands from Rock.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nelsson.
Rock lands a shot to the body.
Rock stops a takedown attempt from Nelsson.
Rock manages to break the clinch.
Rock misses with a few strikes there.
Nelsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rock.
Nelsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nelsson tries to clinch up.
Nelsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rock.
A nice combination there by Rock.
Rock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rock tests Nelsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nelsson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nelsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Rock finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock throws an overhand right that lands on Nelsson's shoulder, as Nelsson tries to avoid the shot.
Nelsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Rock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gunni Nelsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock keeps the fight on the outside.
Rock fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rock fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rock.
Rock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rock throws out a leg kick but Nelsson moves out of range and Rock only half commits.
Nelsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nelsson tries to clinch up.
Rock keeps the fight on the outside.
Nelsson is looking to clinch but Rock is avoiding it.
Nelsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Nelsson looks gassed!
Rock throws a series of punches but Nelsson moves out of range.
Rock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maddy Rock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelsson tries to clinch
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
Nelsson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rock counters with a nice right hand that sends Nelsson toppling to the canvas! Nelsson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rock finish him?!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock cracks a nice hook into Nelsson's ribs.
Nelsson tries to clinch but Rock moves away
and Rock counters with a left right combination that sends Nelsson crashing to the mat - Rock wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Nelsson out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maddy Rock!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Zerynchuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Jee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jee is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Get The Funk Out Of My Face. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
180 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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21
170 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Good kicks
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Zerynchuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Jee!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jee catches Zerynchuk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Vladimir Zerynchuk has been cut.
Zerynchuk tries to keep at a distance but Jee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zerynchuk is trying to break the clinch but Jee is controlling him.
Zerynchuk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jee tries to break the clinch but Zerynchuk is controlling the position.
Jee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jee as Zerynchuk tries to tie him up.
Zerynchuk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zerynchuk wants a takedown but no success here.
Jee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zerynchuk shoots for a takedown but Jee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zerynchuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jee pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jee in particular looking to stall.
Zerynchuk wants to improve his position but Jee is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerynchuk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zerynchuk moves into full guard.
Zerynchuk wants to sweep but no luck.
Zerynchuk isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jee stacks Zerynchuk on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jee!
Zerynchuk seems a little lost for a moment, as Jee dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zerynchuk tries to buck Jee off but Jee is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jee controlling from side mount.
Zerynchuk is looking to reverse the position.
Zerynchuk manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zerynchuk could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zerynchuk looking for submissions off his back.
Zerynchuk is breathing heavily.
Zerynchuk is looking for a sweep. Jee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jee controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zerynchuk actively working from the bottom here.
Jee moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Zerynchuk.
Zerynchuk is looking to reverse the position.
Jee controlling the position.
Zerynchuk is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zerynchuk looking for a sweep but Jee has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jee controlling his opponent.
Zerynchuk tries to reverse the position but Jee maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Jee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Zerynchuk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jee tries to bum rush Zerynchuk with a series of wild strikes but Zerynchuk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zerynchuk has a takedown stuffed.
Jee catches Zerynchuk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jee cracks a nice hook into Zerynchuk's ribs.
Zerynchuk shoots and misses
and Jee counters with a shoot takedown. Zerynchuk fights it but they end up in guard.
Zerynchuk has a closed guard, preventing Jee from standing up.
Zerynchuk working for a triangle but Jee defends it easily.
Zerynchuk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerynchuk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jee is one step ahead there.
Jee has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zerynchuk is proving hard to escape from.
Zerynchuk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.
Jee wants to get up but he can't break Zerynchuk's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jee is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Zerynchuk wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jee misses with the combination.
No luck for Zerynchuk with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Zerynchuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zerynchuk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zerynchuk's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vladimir Zerynchuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jee tries to bum rush Zerynchuk with a series of wild strikes but Zerynchuk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zerynchuk blocks a head kick by Jee.
Zerynchuk shoots and misses
and Jee counters with a takedown into side control.
Jee stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zerynchuk's head.
Jee throws a low kick but Zerynchuk avoids it.
Zerynchuk shoots in for a takedown but Jee shows good takedown defense.
Jee is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zerynchuk.
Jee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zerynchuk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jee defends well.
Zerynchuk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jee passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zerynchuk actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Jee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Zerynchuk's cut.
That's time! Zerynchuk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zerynchuk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jee has closed the distance and engaged Zerynchuk in a clinch.
Jee breaks the clinch.
Jee throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Jee.
Jee with a poor takedown
and Zerynchuk counters with a shoot takedown. Jee fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zerynchuk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Karl Jee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zerynchuk is looking to work some ground and pound but Jee has wrist control.
Zerynchuk has gone for a leg lock! Jee slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zerynchuk's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerynchuk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jee passes into side control.
Zerynchuk is trying to work for a sweep but Jee has mounted him!
Zerynchuk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jee content just to control the position here.
Zerynchuk is trying desperately to improve position.
Jee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zerynchuk is wriggling around trying to escape.
Karl Jee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Jee controlling from the full mount.
Jee prevents Zerynchuk from getting the reversal.
Vladimir Zerynchuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vladimir Zerynchuk.
Well Jee 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Jee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orange Chicken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Landers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landers has chosen The Sounds - Tony The Beat as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Decent 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Orange Chicken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brett Landers!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chicken shoots in for a takedown but Landers shows good takedown defense.
Chicken throws a low kick but it's checked well by Landers.
Landers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chicken moves into full guard.
Landers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Landers stands up over Chicken, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landers wants to stand and escape but instead Chicken has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Landers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chicken drops back looking for a leg! Landers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Landers manages to kick Chicken off! Chicken jumps back into Landers's guard.
Landers wants to stand and escape but Chicken is having none of it.
Landers throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Landers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Landers is looking to stand up but Chicken isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chicken trying to control the position from guard on top but Landers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chicken postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Landers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Landers working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Chicken gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Landers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chicken has a hand on Landers's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Landers takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Chicken is wriggling around trying to escape.
Landers lands a heavy elbow.
Landers lands a big elbow.
Landers scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Landers goes for an armbar but Chicken turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Chicken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Landers looks gassed!
Chicken trying to control but Landers is working from the bottom.
Landers trying to keep a closed guard but Chicken is proving a slippery customer.
Chicken won't allow Landers to get back to his feet.
Chicken controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chicken wants to control from the top but Landers keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landers keeping full guard, as Chicken tries to pass.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Landers has his takedown stuffed
and Chicken counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Landers is wriggling around but Chicken manages to pass to half guard.
Landers is trying to stand back up but Chicken is controlling him
Chicken seems to be looking for submissions.
Landers tries to kick Chicken off but Chicken keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chicken is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chicken prevents Landers from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chicken is working away from the top position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Landers closes the distance but Chicken moves to the side
and Chicken counters with a single leg into guard. Landers didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chicken is pushing down on Landers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Landers is fighting to maintain full guard but Chicken has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chicken stops Landers from getting back to his feet.
Chicken is trying to control. Landers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Landers wants to stand back up but Chicken manages to pass into side control.
Chicken working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Landers is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chicken's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chicken wants to take a breather but Landers is having none of it.
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 Orange Chicken will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Chicken shoots and misses
and Landers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Landers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Landers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chicken is trying to keep Landers in close.
Landers decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Chicken doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Landers counters by moving into the clinch.
Landers lands with a right to the head.
Landers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chicken backwards.
Landers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Landers throws an elbow that misses.
Chicken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Landers.
Landers manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Landers feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Brett Landers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Landers stands and steps away. Chicken gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Landers clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landers working aggressively here.
Landers lands with a right to the head.
Landers throws a head punch that misses.
Chicken changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Landers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orange Chicken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chicken shoots and misses
and Landers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chicken's guard.
Chicken tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Landers postures up and lands a big shot to Chicken's brow.
Chicken not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chicken looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chicken working for a triangle but Landers defends it easily.
Landers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chicken is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Landers is aware though and is defending well.
Landers postures up and lands a big shot to Chicken's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chicken avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Landers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Landers closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chicken counters with a shoot takedown. Landers fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chicken stops Landers from standing up.
Chicken trying to control but Landers is working from the bottom.
Landers pushes Chicken off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Landers clinches up against the cage.
Chicken tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Landers smiles and moves away.
Landers closes the distance but Chicken moves to the side
and Chicken counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Landers is trying to stand back up but Chicken is controlling him
Chicken works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landers is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chicken off and has taken his back!
Landers is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Landers is persistently looking for the submission but Chicken is defending it well.
Chicken preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Landers.
Chicken turns into Landers and is now in his guard.
Landers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Landers keeping moving, preventing Chicken from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Landers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Landers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chicken to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Landers throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Landers trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Landers wants to stand but Chicken is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chicken slips nicely into half guard.
Landers looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Landers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Landers fails with the takedown
and Chicken decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Landers's guard.
Landers keeping moving, preventing Chicken from controlling successfully.
Landers keeping full guard, as Chicken tries to pass.
Chicken preventing the sweep.
Chicken stops Landers from standing up.
Chicken trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Landers wants to get back to his feet but Chicken is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chicken drops back looking for a leg! Landers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Landers manages to kick Chicken off! Chicken jumps back into Landers's guard.
Landers had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Chicken is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Landers Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Chicken's back instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chicken covers up after that shot from Landers.
Landers missing with strikes.
Chicken is in bad spot here.
Landers scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Chicken is looking for a way out.
Chicken tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chicken tries to hold on but Landers pushes him away.
Landers putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chicken is looking to get to half guard.
Chicken takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landers is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Landers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brett Landers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Susikasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiao Macale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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176 lbs
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177 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Susikasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tiao Macale!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Macale as Susikasi shoots in.
Macale throws a lazy right hand but Susikasi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Macale misses.
Susikasi throws a right and a left that Macale avoids nicely.
Susikasi throws a series of punches but Macale avoids them all with ease.
Susikasi shoots in but Macale avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Susikasi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Macale throws out the jab.
Macale scores with a jab to the head.
Susikasi tries to clinch but Macale moves out of range.
Susikasi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Macale avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Susikasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Seppo Susikasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susikasi fails with a takedown attempt.
Susikasi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Macale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Macale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Susikasi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Macale stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No joy there for Susikasi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susikasi tries to close the distance and clinch but Macale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Susikasi is looking to clinch but Macale is avoiding it.
Macale tried to score with a low kick but Susikasi checks it.
Susikasi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Susikasi closes the distance and pushes Macale back into the cage.
Macale gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Susikasi.
A frustrated look appears on Macale's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Macale is pressed up against the cage. Susikasi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Macale down to the mat. Macale avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Susikasi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Susikasi seems to be working for a kimura but Macale defends the submission attempt.
Susikasi trying to control from half guard but Macale is working away.
Macale won't allow Susikasi to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macale tries to roll over but Susikasi keeps him under control.
Macale trying to control from the bottom.
Susikasi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Macale's head.
Susikasi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Macale blocking the ground and pound attempt from Susikasi.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Susikasi scores with the left hand. Macale knows he should have avoided that one.
Susikasi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Susikasi working away.
Susikasi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Macale has escaped the position, nice work there.
Macale is looking for a sweep.
Macale is not content to let Susikasi control the position.
Susikasi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Macale stops Susikasi from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macale struggling a bit here.
Macale avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Susikasi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Susikasi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Macale misses the target.
Macale works over Susikasi's head and body with a nice combination.
Susikasi lands a with a good body shot.
Susikasi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Macale.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Susikasi is defended easily by Macale.
Susikasi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macale keeps the fight on the outside.
Susikasi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Macale.
Macale misses with a straight left.
Susikasi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Macale gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Macale keeping moving, preventing Susikasi from controlling successfully.
Susikasi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Susikasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Macale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macale keeping full guard, as Susikasi tries to pass.
Macale working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tiao Macale will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Susikasi misses the target.
Susikasi misses with a combination
and Macale counters with a right hand to the body.
Macale cracks Susikasi with a hook to the temple - Susikasi is on wobbly legs here! Macale swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Susikasi falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Macale wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tiao Macale!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pena Hirmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anssi Kukkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hirmu's entrance music is AC/DC - War Machine. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 lbs
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194 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight 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, Pena Hirmu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anssi Kukkonen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirmu throws a shot from downtown. Kukkonen moves away and avoids it.
Kukkonen slips a jab and a cross from Hirmu.
Hirmu tries to clinch but Kukkonen is having none of it.
A left lands for Hirmu.
Hirmu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hirmu lands a slapping body shot.
Kukkonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hirmu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hirmu just misses with a punch to the body.
Hirmu misses the shot to the body.
Kukkonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hirmu.
Kukkonen slips under a jab.
Kukkonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hirmu.
The fighters circling - Hirmu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hirmu lands a nice hook to Kukkonen's body. Kukkonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kukkonen moves out of range as Hirmu strikes.
Hirmu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hirmu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hirmu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kukkonen.
Hirmu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Hirmu misses.
Hirmu looks for a takedown but Kukkonen sprawls well.
Kukkonen wants to clinch.
Hirmu missing with a left hand there. Kukkonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirmu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hirmu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kukkonen's waist but Kukkonen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hirmu off to one side.
Kukkonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hirmu throws a hook to the side of Kukkonen's head but Kukkonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hirmu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pena Hirmu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kukkonen wants to clinch
enabling Hirmu to counter with a crisp jab.
Kukkonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kukkonen moves in looking to clinch but Hirmu pushes him off.
Hirmu slips a jab and a cross from Kukkonen.
Hirmu scores with a jab to the body.
Hirmu takes a swing at Kukkonen's ribcage but misses.
Kukkonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hirmu throws out the jab.
Kukkonen rushes Hirmu and presses him up against the cage.
Hirmu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hirmu swats away the attempt to clinch by Kukkonen.
Hirmu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kukkonen did well to prevent Hirmu getting side control.
It looks like Hirmu is going to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirmu stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kukkonen to get to his feet.
Hirmu is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kukkonen avoids the body shot from Hirmu.
Kukkonen slips a jab from Hirmu.
Kukkonen tries to clinch there but Hirmu circles away.
Kukkonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Hirmu circles away.
Kukkonen darts in and clinches Hirmu up against the cage.
Kukkonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Hirmu backwards.
Hirmu gets control of Kukkonen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hirmu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kukkonen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hirmu, up you get!
Hirmu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Hirmu - just one landing.
Hirmu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kukkonen gets a clinch.
Hirmu is trying to break the clinch but Kukkonen has him pressed against the cage.
Kukkonen has Hirmu pressed against the cage, preventing Hirmu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukkonen stalling in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hirmu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kukkonen stalling against the cage.
Kukkonen lands a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hirmu.
Hirmu wants to break free but Kukkonen has control.
Kukkonen lands with a left to the head.
Kukkonen trying to control the position but instead, Hirmu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kukkonen into the cage.
Kukkonen prevents Hirmu from breaking the clinch.
Kukkonen taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Kukkonen.
Hirmu is trying to break the clinch but Kukkonen is controlling him.
Kukkonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hirmu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anssi Kukkonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Hirmu.
Kukkonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kukkonen is working Hirmu over against the cage.
Kukkonen controlling the action here for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Kukkonen as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirmu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hirmu is trying to break the clinch but Kukkonen is controlling him.
Kukkonen is stalling here.
Kukkonen lands with a left to the head.
Hirmu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kukkonen tries to clinch but Hirmu moves out of range.
Hirmu throws the left hand but Kukkonen avoids the punch easily.
Hirmu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hirmu keeps the fight on the outside.
Hirmu swings for the body but Kukkonen moves out of range.
Hirmu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kukkonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hirmu moves in looking to clinch but Kukkonen pushes him off.
Hirmu clinches.
Hirmu is looking to break free of the clinch but Kukkonen has double underhooks.
Hirmu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kukkonen darts in and clinches Hirmu up against the cage.
Hirmu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kukkonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hirmu.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kukkonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hirmu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pena Hirmu 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.
Kukkonen tries to clinch up but Hirmu circles away and keeps his distance.
Kukkonen wants to clinch up but Hirmu keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Hirmu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kukkonen wants to clinch up but Hirmu keeps it at a distance.
Hirmu misses with a straight right.
Hirmu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kukkonen sprawls well. Kukkonen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hirmu gets slowly back to his feet.
Hirmu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kukkonen moves away.
Kukkonen tries to clinch up.
Kukkonen moves in looking to clinch but Hirmu pushes him off.
Hirmu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kukkonen.
Kukkonen moves in looking to clinch but Hirmu pushes him off.
Hirmu misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirmu tests Kukkonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hirmu misses with an uppercut.
Hirmu throws the left hand but Kukkonen avoids the punch easily.
Pena Hirmu is winning the standup battle so far.
Kukkonen scores with a three punch combo!
Kukkonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hirmu.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kukkonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirmu throws a hook to the side of Kukkonen's head but Kukkonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hirmu throws a shot from downtown. Kukkonen moves away and avoids it.
Hirmu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kukkonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Kukkonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hirmu throws out the jab.
Hirmu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hirmu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kukkonen momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hirmu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Kukkonen finds it's way through Hirmu's defenses.
Hirmu swats away the attempt to clinch by Kukkonen.
Kukkonen moves into the clinch successfully.
Kukkonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hirmu backwards.
Kukkonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hirmu is trying to force a seperation but Kukkonen has the dominant position.
Kukkonen lands a left hand.
Kukkonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hirmu backwards.
Hirmu working hard to break the clinch.
Hirmu manages to break the clinch.
Kukkonen tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukkonen lands a with a good body shot.
Kukkonen lands a nice hook to Hirmu's body. Hirmu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anssi Kukkonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kukkonen is looking to clinch but Hirmu is avoiding it.
Kukkonen slips a jab and a cross from Hirmu.
Kukkonen forces Hirmu back against the cage and clinches.
Hirmu is trying to force a seperation but Kukkonen has the dominant position.
Kukkonen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kukkonen.
Kukkonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kukkonen has Hirmu pressed against the cage, preventing Hirmu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kukkonen lands an uppercut.
Hirmu is trying to break the clinch but Kukkonen has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kukkonen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen looking to stall.
Hirmu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kukkonen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukkonen lands an uppercut.
Hirmu is trying to break the clinch but Kukkonen has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hirmu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hirmu keeps the fight on the outside.
Hirmu misses with a straight right.
A jab-cross combination lands for Kukkonen and sends Hirmu crashing to the mat! Kukkonen follows him down to the mat - Hirmu regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Kukkonen stands up and beckons Hirmu to join him on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kukkonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hirmu misses with a jab to the body
and Kukkonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Hirmu looks to land a left hand but Kukkonen moved out of range nicely.
Kukkonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hirmu swats away the attempt to clinch by Kukkonen.
Hirmu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kukkonen throws a right hand that Hirmu ducks under and follows up with a left that Hirmu also avoids with ease.
Hirmu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukkonen slips under a jab.
Kukkonen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hirmu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kukkonen has him pressed against the cage.
Kukkonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hirmu has had enough of the clinch but Kukkonen keeps him there for the moment.
Kukkonen has Hirmu pressed against the cage, preventing Hirmu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kukkonen lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hirmu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kukkonen stuns Hirmu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kukkonen wants to clinch.
Kukkonen tries to clinch up but Hirmu circles away and keeps his distance.
Kukkonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hirmu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hirmu throws a jab when Kukkonen was well out of range.
Kukkonen is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kukkonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kukkonen wants to clinch up but Hirmu keeps it at a distance.
Hirmu waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Kukkonen.
Hirmu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pena Hirmu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kukkonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anssi Kukkonen 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.
Kukkonen stuffs the takedown attempt from Hirmu. Hirmu gets slowly back to his feet.
Kukkonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hirmu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A shot to the body from Hirmu misses
and Kukkonen moves into the clinch.
Hirmu is trying to break the clinch but Kukkonen has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kukkonen - that landed with a thud.
Hirmu is trying to break the clinch but Kukkonen has him pressed against the cage.
Hirmu tries to circle away but Kukkonen has him pinned against the cage.
Kukkonen has Hirmu pushed against the cage.
Hirmu is trying to force a seperation but Kukkonen has the dominant position.
Good body shot from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen scores with a hook to the body.
Kukkonen prevents Hirmu from breaking the clinch.
Kukkonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kukkonen pushes Hirmu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kukkonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kukkonen lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kukkonen.
Kukkonen pushes Hirmu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Kukkonen on the inside.
Kukkonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kukkonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kukkonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kukkonen digs a right hand underneath Hirmu's ribcage. Hirmu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kukkonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hirmu backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukkonen stalling.
Kukkonen scores with a shot to the side of Hirmu's head.
A right hand to the body from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hirmu backwards.
Kukkonen lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kukkonen.
Kukkonen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kukkonen - that landed with a thud.
Kukkonen lands an uppercut.
Kukkonen is trying to stall.
A right hand to the body from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hirmu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kukkonen controls his hands.
Kukkonen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A left hand lands to the body for Kukkonen.
A short body shot lands from Kukkonen as the two fighters clinch.
Hirmu takes a shot to the head.
Kukkonen looking to slow down the pace here.
Hirmu has had enough of the clinch but Kukkonen keeps him there for the moment.
Anssi Kukkonen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A bit of stalling here from Kukkonen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukkonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kukkonen just leaning against Hirmu, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Anssi Kukkonen.
Kukkonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hirmu on the side of the head.
Hirmu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hirmu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kukkonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Hirmu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hirmu misses with a body punch
and Kukkonen counters by moving into the clinch.
Kukkonen digs a right hand into Hirmu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hirmu's gas tank.
Kukkonen lands a shoulder strike.
Kukkonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kukkonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kukkonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kukkonen.
Kukkonen lands with a left to the head.
Kukkonen presses Hirmu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kukkonen has Hirmu pressed against the cage.
Kukkonen lands with a left to the head.
Hirmu takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Kukkonen.
Hirmu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukkonen wants to clinch.
Kukkonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hirmu.
Kukkonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kukkonen moves into the clinch.
Hirmu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kukkonen is trying to maintain a safe position but Hirmu gets an underhook and turns Kukkonen into the cage.
Hirmu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hirmu tries to break free but Kukkonen pushes him back against the cage.
Hirmu wants to break free but Kukkonen has control.
Kukkonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hirmu.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hirmu as Kukkonen tries to tie him up.
Kukkonen works on Hirmu's body with a couple of short punches.
Kukkonen lands an uppercut.
Kukkonen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kukkonen keeps control of Hirmu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kukkonen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Anssi Kukkonen.
Hirmu throws a hook to the side of Kukkonen's head but Kukkonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kukkonen tries to clinch but Hirmu moves out of range.
Hirmu cracks Kukkonen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hirmu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kukkonen!
Kukkonen is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hirmu stands up from mount. Strange move.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kukkonen wants to clinch up but Hirmu keeps it at a distance.
Hirmu misses with a body shot.
Hirmu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kukkonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kukkonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hirmu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anssi Kukkonen really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kukkonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kukkonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hirmu throws a combination that misses
and Kukkonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hirmu scores with a nice right hand.
Hirmu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kukkonen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hirmu somewhat.
Kukkonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hirmu throws a jab when Kukkonen was well out of range.
Kukkonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hirmu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kukkonen tries to move into range but Hirmu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hirmu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hirmu swats away the attempt to clinch by Kukkonen.
Kukkonen rushes Hirmu and presses him up against the cage.
Hirmu is working for takedown but Kukkonen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hirmu wants to break free but Kukkonen has control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hirmu blocks an uppercut.
Kukkonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hirmus head.
Kukkonen is looking to control Hirmu's arms but Hirmu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kukkonen has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirmu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kukkonen is working Hirmu over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kukkonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kukkonen digs a right hand underneath Hirmu's ribcage. Hirmu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kukkonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Come on Kukkonen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Good body shot from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen lands a shoulder strike.
Kukkonen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kukkonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen looking to stall.
Hirmu is trying to break the clinch but Kukkonen has him pressed against the cage.
Kukkonen lands a right hand.
Kukkonen looking to stall.
Hirmu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hirmu wants to break free but Kukkonen has control.
Kukkonen pushes Hirmu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Kukkonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hirmu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hirmu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirmu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot by Kukkonen.
Kukkonen has Hirmu up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Kukkonen.
A short uppercut from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen trying to stall but Hirmu improves his position.
Kukkonen lands a nice shot to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kukkonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kukkonen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hirmu is looking to break free of the clinch but Kukkonen has double underhooks.
Hirmu has had enough of the clinch but Kukkonen keeps him there for the moment.
Kukkonen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A frustrated look appears on Hirmu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hirmu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kukkonen cracks Hirmu with a nice body shot.
Kukkonen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kukkonen lands a nice uppercut.
Kukkonen is leaning against Hirmu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukkonen has Hirmu pushed against the cage.
Kukkonen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hirmu's efforts to push away.
Kukkonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hirmu backwards.
Kukkonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kukkonen lands a body punch in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kukkonen controlling the action here for a moment.
Hirmu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kukkonen tries to clinch up but Hirmu circles away and keeps his distance.
Hirmu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kukkonen pinned against the cage. Kukkonen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pena Hirmu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kukkonen wants to clinch but Hirmu slips to the side
enabling Hirmu to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kukkonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kukkonen forces Hirmu back against the cage and clinches.
Hirmu wants to get back to striking at distance but Kukkonen won't allow it.
Hirmu tries to break the clinch but Kukkonen is controlling the position.
Kukkonen taking a breather.
Hirmu is trying to break the clinch but Kukkonen is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukkonen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hirmu working hard to break the clinch.
Hirmu can't break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kukkonen keeps control of Hirmu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kukkonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Kukkonen as the two fighters clinch.
Hirmu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hirmu throws a big shot that misses.
Hirmu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kukkonen connects with a crisp jab.
Kukkonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Hirmu circles away.
Hirmu tries to clinch
and Kukkonen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hirmu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kukkonen cracks Hirmu with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kukkonen lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen works on Hirmu's body with a couple of short punches.
Kukkonen digs a right hand into Hirmu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hirmu's gas tank.
Kukkonen lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anssi Kukkonen dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hirmu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kukkonen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hirmu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kukkonen counters by clinching up.
Kukkonen lands a shoulder strike.
Kukkonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen keeps control of Hirmu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hirmu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen lands with a left to the head.
Kukkonen scores with a shot to the side of Hirmu's head.
Kukkonen scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kukkonen.
Hirmu is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Kukkonen.
Kukkonen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kukkonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hirmu.
Kukkonen taking a breather.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kukkonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hirmu backwards.
Hirmu tries to break the clinch but Kukkonen is controlling the position.
Hirmu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kukkonen as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Kukkonen.
A hook to the body from Kukkonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukkonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kukkonen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hirmu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kukkonen has him pressed against the cage.
Kukkonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kukkonen lands a body shot.
Kukkonen lands an uppercut.
Oh Hirmu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kukkonen lands with a left to the head.
Hirmu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kukkonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hirmu backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Kukkonen.
Kukkonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kukkonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kukkonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kukkonen pushes Hirmu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kukkonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen has Hirmu pushed against the cage.
Kukkonen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kukkonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukkonen is trying to maintain a safe position but Hirmu gets an underhook and turns Kukkonen into the cage.
Hirmu seems to have got his legs back now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hirmu has had enough of the clinch but Kukkonen keeps him there for the moment.
Hirmu tries to work over Kukkonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Kukkonen.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kukkonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen digs a right hand into Hirmu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hirmu's gas tank.
Kukkonen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kukkonen lands a right hand.
Hirmu is trying to break free.
Come on Kukkonen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hirmu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hirmu is trying to break the clinch but Kukkonen is controlling him.
Kukkonen stalling.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hirmu.
A frustrated look appears on Hirmu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kukkonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hirmu backwards.
Kukkonen gets through Hirmu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirmu breaks from the clinch.
Kukkonen tries to clinch but Hirmu is having none of it.
Kukkonen tries to clinch there but Hirmu circles away.
Hirmu swats away the attempt to clinch by Kukkonen.
Kukkonen is looking to clinch but Hirmu is avoiding it.
Hirmu throws a big shot that misses.
Kukkonen walks into a jab.
Hirmu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kukkonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kukkonen tries to clinch up but Hirmu circles away and keeps his distance.
Donk. Hirmu catches Kukkonen right on the button with a cross.
Kukkonen tries to clinch but Hirmu is having none of it.
Hirmu shoots in looking for a takedown. Kukkonen tries to sprawl out of it but Hirmu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kukkonen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kukkonen moves into the clinch successfully.
Kukkonen lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukkonen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hirmu or not.
Hirmu tries to pull guard but Kukkonen holds him up against the cage and eventually Hirmu drops back down to his feet.
Hirmu is trying to break the clinch but Kukkonen has him pressed against the cage.
Hirmu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pena Hirmu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hirmu being controlled against the cage.
Hirmu working hard to break the clinch.
Anssi Kukkonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hirmu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kukkonen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kukkonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hirmu backwards.
Pena Hirmu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen looking to slow down the pace here.
Hirmu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hirmu misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kukkonen.
Hirmu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kukkonen.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anssi Kukkonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kukkonen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anssi Kukkonen!
Anssi Kukkonen is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Kovanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nante Navetta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Navetta comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Roger Allan Wade - If You're Gonna Be Dumb kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jorma Kovanen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good kicks
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Kovanen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nante Navetta!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovanen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kovanen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Navetta connects with a high kick.
It looks like Jorma Kovanen has been cut.
Navetta rushes Kovanen and presses him up against the cage.
Navetta is looking to break free of the clinch but Kovanen has double underhooks.
Navetta is trying to break the clinch but Kovanen has him pressed against the cage.
Navetta is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Navetta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Navetta has had enough of the clinch but Kovanen keeps him there for the moment.
Kovanen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Navetta's efforts to push away.
Navetta managing to block the knees to the body from Kovanen.
Navetta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kovanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Navetta lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big head kick from Navetta and Kovanen is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Kovanen is rocked!
Kovanen is trying to keep Navetta in close.
Oh Kovanen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kovanen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Navetta trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kovanen's guard.
Kovanen seems to have got his legs back now.
Navetta stands and steps away. Kovanen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navetta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovanen is looking to clinch.
Kovanen blocks a head kick by Navetta.
Kovanen has closed the distance and engaged Navetta in a clinch.
Navetta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kovanen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Navetta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kovanen has him pressed against the cage.
Kovanen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Navetta as Kovanen tries to tie him up.
Navetta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kovanen stalling the fight.
Navetta wants to get back to striking at distance but Kovanen won't allow it.
Navetta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kovanen.
Navetta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kovanen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorma Kovanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovanen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Navetta gets underhooks to prevent Kovanen's takedown attempt.
Kovanen tries to pull guard but Navetta holds him up against the cage and eventually Kovanen drops back down to his feet.
Navetta drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kovanen passes Navetta's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Navetta is trying to escape back to his feet but Kovanen uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navetta is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kovanen is controlling him well.
Navetta looks gassed!
Kovanen advances to full mount.
Kovanen has isolated one of Navetta's arms. Navetta looking to fight him off but Kovanen twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorma Kovanen!
Jorma Kovanen retains his welterweight title!
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