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TFL 31 - Mayhem PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kim Ruuti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Kessu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim Ruuti has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kim Ruuti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ali Kessu!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kessu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kessu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ruuti but Ruuti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ruuti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruuti explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kessu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kessu is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ruuti reverses the position - he's now on top in Kessu's guard.
Kessu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ruuti defends well.
Kessu trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessu is looking for a triangle but Ruuti pushes his legs off easily.
Kessu throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ruuti tries to stand but Kessu is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruuti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kessu keeping moving, preventing Ruuti from controlling successfully.
Ruuti stands up from Kessu's guard - Ruuti perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kessu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kim Ruuti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Kessu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruuti misses with a head kick.
Kessu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ruuti's half guard.
Kessu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kessu wants to control but Ruuti is keeping him busy.
Kessu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ruuti!
Ruuti tries to hold on but Kessu postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessu prevents Ruuti from getting the reversal.
Ruuti wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kessu.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kessu swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ruuti is now in Kessu's guard. A big mistake from Kessu there, giving up the dominant position!
Kessu looks gassed!
Kessu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ruuti is working Kessu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kessu throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Kessu doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kessu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ruuti stands up over Kessu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kessu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruuti trying to control the position from guard on top but Kessu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruuti with a nice head shot there.
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 Kim Ruuti will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ruuti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ruuti scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ruuti working the head with strikes.
Kessu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kessu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ruuti's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Ruuti! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Kessu has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kim Ruuti!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roibos Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Curtis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curtis has chosen Run to the Hills as his entrance music. Roibos Fredriksson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roibos Fredriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ken Curtis!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fredriksson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fredriksson wants to control but Curtis postures up.
Curtis wants to control but Fredriksson is keeping him busy.
Fredriksson manages to get back to half guard.
Fredriksson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fredriksson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Curtis defends well.
Fredriksson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fredriksson keeping full guard, as Curtis tries to pass.
Fredriksson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Curtis is aware though and is defending well.
Curtis won't allow Fredriksson to sweep him here.
Curtis trying to control the position from guard on top but Fredriksson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fredriksson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Curtis keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fredriksson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fredriksson trying to control but Curtis is having none of it.
Fredriksson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Curtis is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Curtis and Fredriksson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Curtis struggling a bit here.
Fredriksson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fredriksson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson tries to advance position but instead Curtis slips a leg back in to half guard.
Fredriksson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fredriksson is pressing down on Curtis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Curtis is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fredriksson trying to control the action but Curtis is working from the bottom.
Fredriksson moves nicely into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Curtis is not content to let Fredriksson control the position.
Curtis tries to improve position but can't.
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 Roibos Fredriksson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Curtis throws a head kick but Fredriksson moves out of range.
A slow jab from Curtis misses its intended target.
Fredriksson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fredriksson effectively controlling the action here.
A knee to the head by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson misses with a punch on the inside.
Fredriksson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Curtis blocks it with crossed arms.
Fredriksson leaning against his opponent.
Curtis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fredriksson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredriksson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Curtis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fredriksson forces Curtis back against the cage and clinches.
Fredriksson throws a head punch that misses.
Fredriksson has Curtis pressed against the cage, preventing Curtis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis is trying to break free.
Curtis can't get the takedown.
Fredriksson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fredriksson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fredriksson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Curtis is breathing heavily.
Fredriksson connects with a knee to the head.
Curtis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fredriksson has him pressed against the cage.
Fredriksson lands a hook that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Fredriksson lands a nice knee to the body.
Fredriksson works on Curtis's body with a couple of short punches.
Fredriksson with a knee to the head.
Curtis prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fredriksson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fredriksson tries a knee to the head but Curtis blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fredriksson landing knees to the head.
Curtis is rocked!
Fredriksson has picked Curtis up - he's going for a ride! Fredriksson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Curtis is still in real trouble! Can Fredriksson finish him?
Fredriksson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curtis keeps working.
Fredriksson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Curtis seems to have recovered his senses.
Fredriksson working for a guillotine from mount but Curtis is in no mood to give up.
Fredriksson trying to control but Curtis is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fredriksson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Curtis turns into him and now he's in Fredriksson's guard.
Fredriksson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fredriksson has his foot on Curtis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Curtis works his way back into a safe position though.
Curtis drops back looking for a leg! Fredriksson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fredriksson manages to kick Curtis off! Curtis jumps back into Fredriksson's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fredriksson is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roibos Fredriksson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Some wild striking there from Curtis.
Curtis tries to clinch up but Fredriksson circles away and keeps his distance.
Fredriksson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fredriksson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fredriksson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Curtis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fredriksson.
Fredriksson is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fredriksson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Curtis being controlled here, momentarily.
Curtis looking for a sweep. Not yet Curtis, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Curtis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fredriksson looking to pass the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Curtis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fredriksson. That's going to slow Curtis down.
Fredriksson dives in and grabs Curtis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Curtis pushes down on Fredriksson's head and hops out.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fredriksson was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.
Fredriksson takes the fight into the clinch.
Curtis has had enough of the clinch but Fredriksson keeps him there for the moment.
Fredriksson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fredriksson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis wants to break free but Fredriksson has control.
Fredriksson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fredriksson blocks an uppercut.
Fredriksson presses Curtis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fredriksson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fredriksson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Fredriksson scores with a hook to the body.
Fredriksson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fredriksson landing knees to the head.
Fredriksson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fredriksson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fredriksson tries a knee to the head but Curtis blocks it.
Fredriksson lands a right hand.
Fredriksson tries a knee to the head but Curtis blocks it.
Fredriksson lands with a left to the head.
Fredriksson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Curtis regains guard immediately.
Fredriksson trying to control but Curtis is working from the bottom.
Ken Curtis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fredriksson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Curtis dives on top into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roibos Fredriksson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fredriksson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Roibos Fredriksson!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Roibos Fredriksson!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Roibos Fredriksson!
Roibos Fredriksson wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Don Morrow has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Morrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Cop!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cop doesn't manage to clinch there - Morrow circles away.
Cop wants to clinch up but Morrow keeps it at a distance.
Cop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cop is looking to clinch.
Morrow lands a with a good body shot.
Don Morrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cop looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Morrow throws an overhand right that has Cop reeling! Morrow follows up with more punches and Cop is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Don Morrow!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Whisky Dan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalema Kirunda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "I'm a man" by Black Strobe. Kirunda is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Hellacopters - In The Sign of Octopus. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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200 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Whisky Dan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalema Kirunda!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirunda misses the jab.
Kirunda looks to land a combination but Dan avoids it well.
A combination from Kirunda does no damage.
Kirunda takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kirunda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kalema Kirunda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Kirunda.
Dan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kirunda.
Dan tries to land a front kick but Kirunda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kirunda throws a leg kick but Dan checks it.
No joy there for Kirunda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kirunda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dan has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kirunda wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kirunda is trying to force a seperation but Dan has the dominant position.
Kirunda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kirunda will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dan checks a low kick from Kirunda.
Kirunda attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirunda looks to land a combination but Dan avoids it well.
Kirunda misses with a two punch combination.
Dan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kirunda.
Kirunda looks gassed!
Kirunda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kirunda takes a swing at Dan's ribcage but misses.
Dan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kirunda.
Kirunda tries to work over Dan's front leg with a kick but Dan checks it.
Kalema Kirunda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirunda throws a series of punches but Dan moves out of range.
Kirunda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dan staying out of range there.
Dan rushes Kirunda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dan missing with knees to the body.
Kirunda is trying to break the clinch but Dan is controlling him.
Dan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kirunda tries to circle away but Dan has him pinned against the cage.
Kirunda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dan has him pressed against the cage.
Dan missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dan missing with knees to the body.
Kirunda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dan missing with knees to the body.
Dan prevents Kirunda from breaking the clinch.
Dan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kirunda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kirunda.
Kirunda throws a low kick but Dan avoids it.
Dan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kirunda will feel that in the morning.
Dan misses with a two punch combination.
Kirunda shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Whisky Dan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirunda blocks a body shot from Dan.
Kirunda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kirunda breaks the clinch.
Kirunda throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirunda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kirunda is looking to clinch but Dan is avoiding it.
Dan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dan moves out of range of the strikes.
Dan moves out of range as Kirunda strikes.
Dan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kirunda's head.
Kirunda misses with an uppercut.
Kirunda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dan shoots for a double leg takedown but Kirunda sprawls well. He's pushed Dan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kirunda misses the shot to the body.
Dan throws a head kick that Kirunda semi-blocks.
Kirunda tries to clinch up but Dan circles away and keeps his distance.
Dan tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kirunda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dan counters with a head kick. That will keep Kirunda thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A low kick from Kirunda is predictable there
and Dan counters with a left and a right that stings Kirunda.
Dan slips a jab and a cross from Kirunda.
Crunch! Dan slams his shin into Kirunda's torso.
Dan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kirunda wants to stand but Dan is controlling the position.
Dan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kirunda can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kirunda wants to get back to his feet but Dan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kirunda uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kalema Kirunda 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.
Dan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kirunda sprawls well initially but Dan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dan stops Kirunda from getting back to his feet.
Dan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dan wants to pass the guard but Kirunda is defending well.
Dan prevents Kirunda from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirunda is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirunda avoids the head kick by Dan.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dan.
Kirunda throws a right and a left that Dan avoids nicely.
Dan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirunda moves away.
Kirunda closes the distance but Dan moves to the side
and Dan counters with a low kick, right behind Kirunda 's knee.
Kirunda misses with a looping right.
Kirunda clinches.
Kirunda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kirunda throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dan counters with an inside leg kick.
Kirunda clinches but Dan breaks the clinch
and Dan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kirunda throws a shot from downtown. Dan moves away and avoids it.
Kirunda takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Kirunda is predictable there
and Dan counters with a shoot takedown. Kirunda fights it but they end up in guard.
Dan trying to control but Kirunda is working from the bottom.
Dan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kirunda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kirunda pushes Dan off and gets back to his feet.
Dan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dan shoots in and drives through. Kirunda sprawls well.
Kirunda misses with a leg kick
and Dan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirunda pushes Dan off and gets back to his feet.
Dan throws a sloppy head kick and Kirunda moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirunda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Whisky Dan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirunda throws a leg kick
and Dan counters with a big head kick but Kirunda shrugs it off.
Kirunda avoids the head kick by Dan.
Kirunda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kirunda as he avoids it easily.
Dan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kirunda thows a leg kick but Dan checks it
and Dan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kirunda won't be happy with that.
Kirunda is trying to get back to his feet.
Dan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kirunda is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kirunda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kirunda is pushing Dan's head away, looking to escape. Dan manages to hold on to the position though.
Kirunda managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dan.
Dan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Oooh a lovely combination from Kirunda sends Dan down but not out. Kirunda dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Whisky Dan has been cut.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kirunda has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Whisky Dan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Whisky Dan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kirunda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Kirunda is predictable there
and Dan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirunda was well out of range. Poor timing from Dan.
Dan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kirunda throws a leg kick
and Dan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dan is working for a kimura but Kirunda is defending it quite comfortably.
Dan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kirunda.
Kirunda makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dan moves out of range of the strikes.
Dan keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick by Kirunda misses
and Dan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kirunda is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kirunda throws a leg kick
so Dan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dan prevents Kirunda from getting back to his feet.
Kirunda is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dan dives into side control.
Kirunda pushes Dan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kirunda is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kirunda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dan is trying to get an arm triangle but Kirunda is defending well.
Dan prevents Kirunda from escaping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Whisky Dan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirunda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirunda misses with a looping left.
Dan throws a right hand that Kirunda ducks under and follows up with a left that Kirunda also avoids with ease.
Kirunda has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kirunda.
Kirunda falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dan counters with a takedown into side control.
Kirunda dodges the ground and pound from Dan.
Dan trying to control the position but Kirunda is working away.
Kirunda is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dan is controlling him well.
Dan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kirunda throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirunda throws a leg kick
and Dan counters with a series of strikes. Kirunda will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dan dodges the punch combination from Kirunda.
Kalema Kirunda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kirunda throws a hook but Dan blocks it.
Dan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kirunda's waist but Kirunda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dan off to one side.
A low kick from Kirunda misses
and Dan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kirunda stops a takedown attempt from Dan.
Kirunda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kirunda breaks the clinch.
Kirunda lands a jab.
Dan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kirunda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Whisky Dan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirunda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dan thuds a left hand into Kirunda's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whisky Dan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Whisky Dan!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Whisky Dan!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Whisky Dan!
Whisky Dan wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Claus Von Stauffenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fasu Veijari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Stauffenberg comes to the cage accompanied by Wagner, The ride of the Valkyries. Veijari has chosen Konvehdinmussuttajat - Älä lyö naamaan as his entrance music. 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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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Claus Von Stauffenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fasu Veijari!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Stauffenberg misses with a two punch combination.
Veijari stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Von Stauffenberg slips a jab from Veijari.
Von Stauffenberg blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Von Stauffenberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veijari ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Von Stauffenberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veijari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Stauffenberg jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Fasu Veijari has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Veijari, as that shot connected.
Von Stauffenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Stauffenberg scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Stauffenberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Veijari misses with a body shot
and Von Stauffenberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veijari will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Veijari walks straight into a right hand from Von Stauffenberg - that's dropped him! Von Stauffenberg jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Veijari from any more punishment! Veijari complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Claus Von Stauffenberg!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Hearns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathew Lacey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hearns's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Darude - Sandstorm. Mathew Lacey has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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192 lbs
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Hearns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mathew Lacey!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hearns connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Lacey to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Hearns!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thomas Hearns!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Jansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Chad Jansen enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Average!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chad Jansen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Average throws a front kick that sends Jansen stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot lands for Average.
Average lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Jansen.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Average.
Jansen walks into a jab.
Average throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jansen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Average throws a push kick but Jansen slaps the foot to one side.
Jansen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Average, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Average.
Average taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Average pushes Jansen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Average pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jansen moves out of range as Average strikes.
Joe Average seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Average throws a hook but Jansen blocks it.
Average tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Average looks to score with a jab to the body but Jansen is just out of range.
Average misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jansen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jansen ducks under a wild hook from Average.
Average tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joe Average is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Average checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Average ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Average thows a body shot but no joy.
Jansen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Average throws a right hand that Jansen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jansen also avoids with ease.
Average jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Average, as that shot connected.
Average throws a body punch but Jansen moves out of range.
Jansen dodges the punch combination from Average.
Jansen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Average as he jumps to the side.
Jansen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Jansen misses.
Average lands with an uppercut that bounces Jansen off the cage and back into rage.
Jansen avoids a kick to the body.
Jansen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jansen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Average.
A left lands for Average.
Jansen is rocked!
Average drops Jansen with a huge uppercut! Jansen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Average is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Average!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between dsdsds sdsdsd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Burnquist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burnquist has chosen "Blut Royale" by Combichrist as his entrance music. 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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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, dsdsds sdsdsd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Burnquist!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burnquist throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burnquist looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burnquist leaves sdsdsd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
sdsdsd avoids the head kick by Burnquist.
The fighters circle, before Burnquist throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into sdsdsd's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Burnquist lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Bob Burnquist!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector LaRue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biggums has chosen Siegreicher Marsch - Amon Amarth as his entrance music. Tyrone Biggums is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hector LaRue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyrone Biggums!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggums throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LaRue.
Biggums throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Biggums gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
LaRue trying to control the position from guard on top but Biggums is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biggums is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Biggums wants to sweep but no luck.
LaRue trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Biggums is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
LaRue throwing strikes from guard but Biggums blocks nicely.
LaRue landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LaRue works over Biggums with some ground and pound from guard.
LaRue throwing strikes from guard but Biggums blocks nicely.
Biggums looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
LaRue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LaRue is stalling in the full guard.
LaRue throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
LaRue scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
LaRue content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LaRue accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
LaRue scoring with some ground and pound.
Biggums is looking to stand up but LaRue isn't so interested in that idea.
LaRue slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Biggums avoids any damage from the ground and pound of LaRue.
Biggums really doesn't want to stay on the ground with LaRue. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Biggums is looking for a sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Biggums can do anything to dispel that myth.
LaRue working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaRue scoring with punches from side control.
LaRue scores with punches from side control.
Biggums is being controlled here.
LaRue throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Biggums can't do much from the bottom here.
Biggums takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Biggums takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Biggums takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
LaRue 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.
LaRue in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Biggums tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but LaRue wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaRue working the body and head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaRue throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Biggums tries to bench press LaRue off him but LaRue keeps the position.
LaRue lands a strong strike to the head of Biggums. That's dazed him! LaRue looking to finish here. Biggums is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - LaRue lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector LaRue!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kasper Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kjartan Isaksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kessler comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Peas - I Got A Feeling. Isaksen has chosen SHUT UP WOMAN, GET ON MY HORSE! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kasper Kessler could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kjartan Isaksen's chin.
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177 lbs
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kasper Kessler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kjartan Isaksen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Isaksen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kessler moves away.
Kessler throws a body punch but Isaksen moves out of range.
Kessler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Isaksen dives in and grabs Kessler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kessler pushes down on Isaksen's head and hops out.
Isaksen digs a good hook to Kessler's body.
Kessler loads up on a big right hand but Isaksen slips the punch.
Kessler throws a series of punches but Isaksen moves out of range.
Isaksen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kessler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Isaksen misses with a shot to the body
and Kessler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kessler staying out of range there.
Kessler lunges at Isaksen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Isaksen's hand.
Isaksen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Isaksen sizes up Kessler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Isaksen looks to throw the jab but Kessler is out of range.
Kessler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Isaksen manages to avoid it.
Kessler tries to bum rush Isaksen with a series of wild strikes but Isaksen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Isaksen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kessler swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isaksen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kessler but Kessler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kasper Kessler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kjartan Isaksen.
Isaksen misses with a body shot.
Kessler lands with a cross.
Isaksen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kessler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Isaksen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kessler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Kjartan Isaksen has been cut.
Isaksen looks gassed!
Isaksen takes a swing at Kessler's ribcage but misses.
Kasper Kessler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Isaksen ducks right into an uppercut from Kessler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kessler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Isaksen circles away quickly and effectively.
Kessler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Isaksen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kessler gets back to half guard.
Isaksen is trying to control. Kessler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kessler throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Isaksen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kessler's head.
Kessler is not content to let Isaksen control the position.
Kessler wants to control but Isaksen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Isaksen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kessler is trying to get back to full guard.
Isaksen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Isaksen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kessler defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isaksen passes to full mount!
Kessler is desperately trying to improve his position but Isaksen has a good base and remains in mount.
Isaksen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Isaksen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Isaksen can't control as he wanted to and Kessler manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Isaksen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kessler holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Isaksen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Isaksen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kessler is not content to let Isaksen control the position.
Isaksen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kessler is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kessler trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Isaksen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Isaksen scoring with strikes but Kessler is staying in there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Isaksen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kessler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kessler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasper Kessler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kjartan Isaksen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kessler scores with a hook to the body. Isaksen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Isaksen looks to land a right hand but Kessler moved out of range.
Isaksen avoids the body shot from Kessler.
Kessler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big left from Kessler misses.
Kessler is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Isaksen misses with an uppercut.
Isaksen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Isaksen shoots and misses
and Kessler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kessler misses with a body shot.
Isaksen looks to land a combination but Kessler avoids it well.
Kessler swings for the body but Isaksen moves out of range.
Kessler leaves Isaksen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kessler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Isaksen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kessler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Isaksen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Isaksen manages to avoid it.
Isaksen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kessler circles away quickly and effectively.
Isaksen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kessler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Isaksen thinking.
Isaksen is breathing heavily.
Isaksen shoots and misses
and Kessler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kasper Kessler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kjartan Isaksen.
Kessler lands a body shot.
Isaksen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut there from Kessler.
Kessler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Isaksen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kessler!
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!
Kessler tries to hold on but Isaksen pushes him away.
Kessler is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kessler is trying to stand.
Kessler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isaksen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Isaksen looking to finish with strikes here!
Isaksen punching from mount but Kessler doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kessler tries to hold on but Isaksen postures up.
Isaksen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kessler because Isaksen loaded up on that one.
Isaksen controlling the position easily from mount.
Isaksen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessler is trying to escape the mount.
Isaksen landing strikes from the mount.
Isaksen throws some wild stikes that Kessler manages to avoid easily.
Kessler is working to get back to half guard.
Isaksen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kessler has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kessler!
Kessler preventing the sweep.
Isaksen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isaksen looking to control.
Isaksen working for a triangle but Kessler defends it easily.
Isaksen had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kessler is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Isaksen Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kessler's back instead.
Kessler trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasper Kessler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kjartan Isaksen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kessler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Isaksen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kessler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kessler is looking to wear down Isaksen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Isaksen looks for a takedown but Kessler sprawls well.
Isaksen throws a body punch but Kessler moves out of range.
Isaksen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kessler moves away.
Kasper Kessler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Isaksen throws out a loose jab but Kessler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Isaksen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kessler was well out of range. Poor timing from Isaksen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Isaksen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kessler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kessler misses with an uppercut.
Kessler throws a body punch but Isaksen moves out of range.
Isaksen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kessler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Isaksen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kessler lands a nice looking body shot.
Kessler dodges the punch combination from Isaksen.
Isaksen misses with a takedown attempt
and Kessler counters with a straight right hand.
Kjartan Isaksen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Isaksen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kessler throws the left hand but Isaksen avoids the punch easily.
Kessler tries to bum rush Isaksen with a series of wild strikes but Isaksen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kessler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Isaksen.
Isaksen misses with a body punch
and Kessler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Isaksen misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kessler to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Isaksen misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Isaksen is defended easily by Kessler.
Kasper Kessler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kjartan Isaksen.
Isaksen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kessler misses with a wild body shot.
Isaksen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kessler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Isaksen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Isaksen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kessler connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Isaksen scores with a body shot.
Kessler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kessler works Isaksen's body with a nice hook.
Kessler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Isaksen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kessler scores with a shot to the body.
Kessler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessler scores with a shot to the body.
Kessler throws a shot to the body.
Kessler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kessler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kessler misses with a few strikes there.
Kessler stuns Isaksen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kessler cracks Isaksen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kessler ducks right into an uppercut from Isaksen.
Isaksen jabs at Kessler's body.
Isaksen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Isaksen falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Kessler to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kessler throws a one two combo.
Kessler misses the shot to the body.
Isaksen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kessler counters with a left and a right that stings Isaksen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Kessler does no damage.
Isaksen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kessler counters with a stiff right hand.
Kessler stuns Isaksen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kessler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kessler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Isaksen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kessler is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kessler looks to land a right hand but Isaksen moved out of range.
Isaksen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kessler circles away.
Isaksen scores with a takedown into Kessler's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasper Kessler clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kjartan Isaksen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Isaksen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Isaksen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kessler counters with a nice uppercut.
Isaksen digs a good body shot into Kessler's ribs.
Isaksen misses with a body punch
and Kessler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Isaksen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kessler throws out the jab.
Kessler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Isaksen.
Isaksen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Isaksen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kessler.
Isaksen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kessler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kessler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Isaksen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kessler keeping moving, preventing Isaksen from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isaksen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kessler is keeping the position for now.
Isaksen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kessler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kessler manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Isaksen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Isaksen is desperately trying to improve his position but Kessler has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kessler looking to control but Isaksen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Isaksen tries to hold on but Kessler pushes him away.
Kessler with shots to the head and body - Isaksen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Isaksen is looking to improve his position but Kessler isn't that keen on the idea.
Kessler controlling his opponent.
Isaksen tries to hold on but Kessler postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Isaksen can't escape the position.
Kessler tries to control but Isaksen wriggling away.
Isaksen is working to get back to half guard.
Kessler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kessler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Isaksen is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Isaksen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kessler.
Kessler controlling the pace for now.
Isaksen working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Isaksen wants to hold on but Kessler pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kasper Kessler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kjartan Isaksen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Isaksen misses with a takedown attempt
and Kessler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kessler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kessler looks to land a combination but Isaksen avoids it well.
Isaksen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Isaksen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Isaksen.
Kessler throws a right hand that Isaksen ducks under and follows up with a left that Isaksen also avoids with ease.
Isaksen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kessler.
Isaksen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Isaksen throws out a powerful jab.
Isaksen with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Kessler.
Kessler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Isaksen moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isaksen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kessler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Kessler misses.
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.
Kessler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Isaksen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kessler moves away.
Isaksen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kessler misses with a combination
and Isaksen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kessler!
Kessler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Isaksen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Isaksen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kessler has worked his arm free - good work by Kessler!
Isaksen tries to advance to mount but Kessler denies him.
Kjartan Isaksen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kessler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Isaksen landing strikes.
Isaksen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kessler keeps working.
Isaksen cracks Kessler with a big elbow.
Isaksen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kessler is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Isaksen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kessler keeps working.
Isaksen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kessler kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessler avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Isaksen.
Kessler is not content to let Isaksen control the position.
Isaksen misses with the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Isaksen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kessler to the mat! Kessler manages to get full guard.
Isaksen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kessler wants to improve his position but instead Isaksen has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isaksen is trying to control the action in half guard but Kessler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kessler manages to get to full guard.
Isaksen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kessler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Isaksen postures up in Kessler's guard and throws a big left but Kessler blocks it.
Isaksen postures up in Kessler's guard and throws a big left but Kessler blocks it.
Kessler looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Isaksen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Isaksen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kjartan Isaksen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kessler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Kasper Kessler!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Kasper Kessler!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Kasper Kessler!
Kasper Kessler wins by unanimous decision!
Kasper Kessler retains his welterweight title!
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