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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gruffo Muffo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tero Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Diablo - The Preacher. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gruffo Muffo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muffo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Muffo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muffo lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Tero Taylor has been cut.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Muffo circles away.
Muffo is looking to slow Taylor down with leg kicks.
Muffo tries to clinch up.
Muffo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Taylor checks it well.
Muffo misses with a head kick.
Muffo tries a head kick but it misses.
Muffo moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
Taylor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Muffo pinned against the cage. Muffo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Muffo takes the fight into the clinch.
Muffo landing knees to the body.
Muffo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Muffo lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muffo tries a knee to the head but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Muffo is pushing Taylor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Muffo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taylor.
Muffo breaks the clinch.
Muffo has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee calls for Muffo to work.
Muffo breaks the clinch.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
Muffo misses with a head kick.
Muffo tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
Muffo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taylor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Muffo.
Taylor looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muffo thumps Taylor with a low kick.
Muffo tries to clinch up but Taylor circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muffo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muffo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gruffo Muffo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor blocks a head kick by Muffo.
Muffo tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Muffo.
Taylor blocks a head kick by Muffo.
Muffo slaps away a takedown attempt from Taylor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gruffo Muffo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tero Taylor.
Muffo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Muffo clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Muffo.
Muffo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Muffo.
Muffo lands a nice knee to the body.
Muffo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muffo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muffo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Muffo moves into range and clinches up with Taylor.
Muffo trying to land knees to the body.
Muffo stalling in the clinch.
Muffo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Muffo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Muffo scores with a knee to the head.
Muffo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Muffo sprawls well. Muffo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor is trying desperately to land a takedown but Muffo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Taylor.
Muffo lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muffo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muffo throws a head kick that misses.
Taylor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Horrible takedown by Taylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Muffo which made him look bad.
Taylor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Muffo, right into the meat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muffo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Muffo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taylor on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gruffo Muffo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tero Taylor's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Muffo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gruffo Muffo is winning the standup battle so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Muffo.
Muffo throws a leg kick which misses Taylor's front leg but catches the back leg as Taylor tries to avoid it.
Muffo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muffo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Taylor is rocked!
Taylor drops his hands momentarily and Muffo needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Taylor just on the top of the head. Taylor drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Taylor - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gruffo Muffo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jr Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keke Ikonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ikonen has chosen Clint Mansell - Requiem for a Dream Remix as his entrance music. Jr Torres has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Basic striking
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jr Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keke Ikonen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ikonen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ikonen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Torres looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ikonen raining down shots from the mount!
Torres knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ikonen on the ground.
Ikonen is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Ikonen extends the arm and Torres is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keke Ikonen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Albert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and luke cummo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Albert's entrance music is My Way- Frank Sinatra. A fine choice. luke cummo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Albert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, luke cummo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albert lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like luke cummo has been cut.
Albert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but cummo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
cummo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Albert sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten cummo somewhat.
cummo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
cummo dodges the punch combination from Albert.
Albert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Albert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Albert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Albert's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Albert duly obliges.
cummo is rocked!
Frankie Albert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
cummo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
cummo looks gassed!
Albert lands a nice leg kick that just misses cummo's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albert lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. cummo is looking to close the distance but Albert sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! cummo crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope cummo is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Frankie Albert!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Klubbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aikamoinen Mulkku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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280 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hugo Klubbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aikamoinen Mulkku!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulkku shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Klubbo pinned against the cage. Klubbo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown by Mulkku or perhaps it was just good defense by Klubbo which made him look bad.
Mulkku throws a right hand that Klubbo ducks under and follows up with a left that Klubbo also avoids with ease.
Klubbo stuffs the takedown.
Hugo Klubbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aikamoinen Mulkku.
Klubbo lands a big head kick that sends Mulkku tumbling to the mat! Klubbo takes a step backwards and waves Mulkku back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Aikamoinen Mulkku 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!
Mulkku fails with a takedown attempt.
Mulkku looks gassed!
Klubbo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mulkku's sensitive parts.
Klubbo dances in with a quick combination. Mulkku is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Klubbo snaps Mulkku's head back. Mulkku stumbles backwards against the cage. Klubbo steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Mulkku's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Mulkku just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hugo Klubbo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Junior Lessard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oma Plata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lessard comes to the cage accompanied by ILS - Rigor Mortis. Junior Lessard has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Junior Lessard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oma Plata!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lessard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Plata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lessard. Lessard obviously looking to wear him down.
Plata shoots in for a double leg but Lessard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Plata blocks the body kick.
Lessard's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lessard duly obliges.
Plata's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Plata duly obliges.
Lessard throws a body kick that misses.
Good exchange - Lessard coming out on top.
Plata swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lessard was well out of range. Poor timing from Plata.
Decent striking displayed by Lessard there.
Plata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lessard circles away quickly and effectively.
Plata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lessard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lessard takes a swing at Plata's ribcage but misses.
Lessard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Plata counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lessard!
Lessard is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lessard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lessard sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lessard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Plata must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Plata missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lessard wants to sweep here but Plata controlling him for the moment.
Lessard pulls Plata in to control the position.
Plata stands and throws Lessard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lessard is trying to control Plata's posture but Plata avoids it.
Plata working the ground and pound.
Plata misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Plata throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lessard stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Lessard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Plata sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lessard is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lessard avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Plata.
Lessard parries the strikes from Plata easily there. Plata is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lessard to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lessard tries to bench press Plata off him but Plata keeps the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lessard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A shot to the body from Lessard misses
and Plata counters with a left and a right that stings Lessard.
Lessard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Plata at a distance.
Plata looks gassed!
Plata throws a series of punches but Lessard moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plata moves out of range as Lessard strikes.
Lessard throws a head kick but Plata moves out of range.
Plata looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Plata misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Lessard.
Lessard thuds his shin into the meat of Plata's side.
Jab, jab by Lessard - just one landing.
Plata is rocked!
Lessard lands a brutal uppercut that launches Plata off his feet! Plata tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junior Lessard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Kaia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damian Kaia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teddy Bear!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kaia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bear pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kaia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kaia lands in his opponent's guard.
Bear tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kaia drops back looking for a leg! Bear is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bear manages to kick Kaia off! Kaia jumps back into Bear's guard.
Kaia slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kaia drops back looking for a leg! Bear is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bear manages to kick Kaia off! Kaia jumps back into Bear's guard.
Bear wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kaia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bear misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kaia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bear napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bear looks gassed!
The referee asks Kaia politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kaia prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kaia working the ground and pound.
Bear is trying to get back to half guard.
Kaia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kaia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bear has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaia wants to control but Bear is keeping him busy.
Bear throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaia trying to control the action but Bear is working from the bottom.
Kaia tries for a kimura but Bear is defending well.
Bear regains half guard.
Kaia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bear defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bear trying to get back to full guard but Kaia takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kaia is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bear can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kaia jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bear manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kaia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bear is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kaia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kaia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bear is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kaia off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaia trying to control the hands but Bear won't let him.
Kaia tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kaia wants to hold on but Bear pushes him away.
Kaia wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bear.
Kaia avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bear.
Kaia wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bear.
Kaia regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Kaia dominated that 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.
Kaia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Damian Kaia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bear gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kaia to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bear controls Kaia momentarily but Kaia frees himself.
Kaia trying to control but Bear is working from the bottom.
Kaia throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bear is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kaia trying to control the position from guard on top but Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bear is breathing heavily.
Bear looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaia is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaia passes into half guard.
Kaia is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Bear has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bear looking for submissions off his back.
Bear is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kaia jumps into side control!
Kaia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bear is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kaia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaia working the head and body with strikes.
Bear tries to improve position but can't.
Kaia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kaia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kaia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kaia goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bear has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kaia but great work by Bear.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kaia gets back to half guard.
Kaia is trying to stand back up but Bear is controlling him
Bear is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kaia is just riding it out for now. Bear eventually gives up the hold.
Bear not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Bear thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kaia's head.
Kaia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Damian Kaia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bear thows a huge punch but Kaia dodges it nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kaia moves out of range as Bear strikes.
Bear misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kaia has a takedown stuffed.
Kaia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bear as he jumps to the side.
Kaia scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kaia seems to be working for a kimura but Bear defends the submission attempt.
Kaia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Kaia dominated that second round.
That's time! Kaia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
No luck for Kaia with that takedown attempt.
Kaia fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bear sprawls well initially but Kaia persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kaia is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bear is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damian Kaia!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luka Vainio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by Slayer - Jesus Saves. Luka Vainio looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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260 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesus Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luka Vainio!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Vainio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vainio scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sanchez manages to get back to half guard.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Vainio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez is looking to control Vainio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?
Sanchez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sanchez raining down shots from the mount!
Sanchez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Vainio looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez looking to isolate an arm here. Vainio doesn't see it coming and as Sanchez extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Sanchez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesus Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gendun Metohkangmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Kimue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Metohkangmi comes to the cage accompanied by Clawfinger - Biggest & The Best. Kimue is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Let the bodies hit the floor. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gendun Metohkangmi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Kimue!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimue tries to clinch up.
Kimue dives in and grabs Metohkangmi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Metohkangmi pushes down on Kimue's head and hops out.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kimue.
Metohkangmi moves away from the strike by Kimue.
Kimue tries a head kick but it misses.
Kimue closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kimue throws a series of punches but Metohkangmi moves out of range.
Metohkangmi is looking to clinch but Kimue is avoiding it.
Kimue shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Metohkangmi checks the leg kick.
Kimue tries to close the distance and clinch but Metohkangmi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kimue shoots in for a takedown but Metohkangmi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gendun Metohkangmi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Kimue.
Metohkangmi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kimue closes the distance and clinches up with Metohkangmi, looking for a takedown. Kimue pushes Metohkangmi against the cage but Metohkangmi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kimue throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Metohkangmi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kimue shoots in for a takedown but Metohkangmi shows good takedown defense.
Jon Kimue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metohkangmi tries to close the distance and clinch but Kimue swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimue fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Metohkangmi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kimue swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kimue shoots in for a takedown but Metohkangmi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Metohkangmi does no damage.
Nice body punch from Metohkangmi.
Kimue looks gassed!
Metohkangmi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metohkangmi scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Jon Kimue 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!
Nice uppercut there from Metohkangmi.
Kimue on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Metohkangmi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kimue is just out of range.
Metohkangmi cracks Kimue with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Metohkangmi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kimue to stand back up!
Kimue is rocked!
Metohkangmi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metohkangmi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Metohkangmi gets through Kimue's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kimue tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Metohkangmi smiles and moves away.
Kimue stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Metohkangmi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metohkangmi rushes Kimue and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Metohkangmi lands a right hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Metohkangmi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kimue's brow.
Metohkangmi digs a right hand underneath Kimue's ribcage. Kimue let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knees to the body from Metohkangmi.
Metohkangmi lands a left hand.
Metohkangmi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kimue blocks it with crossed arms.
Metohkangmi lands a body shot.
Metohkangmi looking to throw knees to the head but Kimue is blocking nicely.
Metohkangmi pushes Kimue back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kimue on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Metohkangmi works on Kimue's body with a couple of short punches.
Metohkangmi trying to land knees to the body.
Kimue swings wildly with an uppercut but Metohkangmi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kimue fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Metohkangmi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kimue is defending well for now.
Kimue swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metohkangmi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kimue has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Metohkangmi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kimue's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Metohkangmi lands a body shot.
Metohkangmi lands a nice uppercut.
Kimue lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimue not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kimue is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Metohkangmi is just riding it out for now. Kimue eventually gives up the hold.
Kimue wants to free his trapped foot but Metohkangmi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kimue is just content to waste time from the top position. Metohkangmi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kimue trying to control the position from guard on top but Metohkangmi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Metohkangmi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimue in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kimue in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kimue fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Metohkangmi tries to clinch up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Metohkangmi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Metohkangmi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gendun Metohkangmi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kimue throws a shot from downtown. Metohkangmi moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gendun Metohkangmi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Kimue's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Metohkangmi scores with a hook to the body. Kimue takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Metohkangmi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Metohkangmi tries to clinch but Kimue moves out of range.
Metohkangmi wants to clinch.
Kimue tries to clinch
and Metohkangmi counters with a left to the body.
Metohkangmi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kimue was well out of range. Poor timing from Metohkangmi.
Metohkangmi scores with a jab.
Metohkangmi is looking to wear down Kimue with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A left and a right from Metohkangmi both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Metohkangmi does it's job there.
Kimue has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Metohkangmi pushes Kimue back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kimue doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Metohkangmi on the inside.
Metohkangmi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Metohkangmi lands a body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Metohkangmi obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimue jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Metohkangmi walks away with a smile on his face. Kimue gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kimue gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Metohkangmi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kimue thinking.
Metohkangmi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kimue clinches but Metohkangmi breaks the clinch
and Metohkangmi counters by clinching up.
Metohkangmi crunches a lovely knee into Kimue's ribcage.
Metohkangmi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Metohkangmi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kimue lands a hook that snaps the head of Metohkangmi backwards.
Metohkangmi presses Kimue against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kimue avoiding damage as Metohkangmi throws knees to the body.
Kimue jumps guard but Metohkangmi stands there with Kimue around his waist. Kimue gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gendun Metohkangmi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Kimue.
Metohkangmi gets underhooks to prevent Kimue's takedown attempt.
Metohkangmi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Metohkangmi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kimue.
Kimue tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kimue on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kimue lands a hook to the side of the head.
Metohkangmi tries to land knees in the clinch but Kimue avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Metohkangmi lands a right hand.
Kimue is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Metohkangmi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kimue lands a knee to the body.
Metohkangmi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Metohkangmi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kimue shoots and misses
and Metohkangmi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Metohkangmi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gendun Metohkangmi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kimue takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kimue fails with the takedown.
Jon Kimue is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kimue shoots in and drives through. Metohkangmi sprawls well.
Metohkangmi throws a head kick that half lands.
Kimue misses with a series of wild punches.
Metohkangmi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Metohkangmi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kimue can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimue tries to clinch up.
Metohkangmi connects with a high kick.
Metohkangmi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kimue paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kimue ducks under a wild hook from Metohkangmi.
Kimue misses with a few strikes there.
Kimue tries to clinch up but Metohkangmi circles away and keeps his distance.
Kimue misses with a two punch combination.
Kimue tries to clinch
and Metohkangmi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick lands from Metohkangmi.
Metohkangmi connects with a solid leg kick.
Metohkangmi works Kimue's body with a nice hook.
Metohkangmi thuds his right hand into Kimue's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimue swings away with a body shot that misses
and Metohkangmi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kimue misses with a takedown attempt
and Metohkangmi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kimue thinking.
Kimue looks to throw the jab but Metohkangmi is out of range.
Metohkangmi has Kimue up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Metohkangmi.
Kimue is trying to drag Metohkangmi to the mat but Metohkangmi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Metohkangmi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kimue.
Kimue jumps guard but Metohkangmi stands there with Kimue around his waist. Kimue gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Metohkangmi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Metohkangmi tries to throw a body punch but Kimue avoids it by throwing Metohkangmi back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kimue.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Metohkangmi dodges an elbow strike from Kimue.
Kimue blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kimue breaks the clinch.
Metohkangmi lands a head kick!
Kimue turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gendun Metohkangmi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Kimue's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kimue closes the distance and clinches up with Metohkangmi, looking for a takedown. Kimue pushes Metohkangmi against the cage but Metohkangmi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Metohkangmi tries to clinch up.
Metohkangmi ducks under a wild hook from Kimue.
Metohkangmi moves into the clinch.
Kimue is trying to drag Metohkangmi to the mat but Metohkangmi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Metohkangmi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kimue.
A hook to the body from Metohkangmi.
Metohkangmi breaks the clinch.
Metohkangmi lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metohkangmi lands the left hand.
A head kick from Metohkangmi lands but Kimue takes it in his stride.
Metohkangmi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Metohkangmi.
Kimue misses with a double jab
and Metohkangmi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimue wants to clinch
and Metohkangmi counters by clinching up.
Kimue tries to break the clinch but Metohkangmi is controlling the position.
Kimue drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gendun Metohkangmi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Kimue.
Kimue blocks an uppercut.
Metohkangmi stalling against the cage.
Kimue blocks an uppercut.
Metohkangmi tries a body shot but Kimue blocks it.
Kimue ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kimue no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Metohkangmi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kimue had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Metohkangmi is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kimue Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Metohkangmi's back instead.
Metohkangmi tries to escape but Kimue has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.
Kimue struggling to land strikes to the head as Metohkangmi covers up.
Kimue is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Metohkangmi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Even with his hooks in, Kimue manages to miss with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metohkangmi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kimue's arms.
Kimue doesn't have the hooks in and Metohkangmi manages to turn into his guard.
Kimue is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kimue has an active guard here but Metohkangmi has managed to pass into half guard.
Kimue actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kimue trying to get back to full guard but Metohkangmi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Metohkangmi controlling the pace for now.
Metohkangmi stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gendun Metohkangmi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Metohkangmi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gendun Metohkangmi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roogeri Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds comes to the cage accompanied by It's time for war - LL Cool J. Roogeri Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Reynolds!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roogeri Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Reynolds sprawls well.
Reynolds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Reynolds keeps it at a distance.
Reynolds throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Reynolds looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie tries to clinch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Roogeri Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie tries to clinch but Reynolds is having none of it.
Reynolds scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
Gracie tries to clinch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Reynolds tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reynolds manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reynolds connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie wanted to stand there but Reynolds had control of the position.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Reynolds has wrist control.
Reynolds has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reynolds looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reynolds looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reynolds!
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie is not content to let Reynolds control the position.
Gracie taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reynolds working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Reynolds controls the position from side control.
Reynolds cracks Gracie with a big right hand but Gracie just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gracie tries to buck Reynolds off but Reynolds is having none of it.
Reynolds decides to stand back up.
Reynolds gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reynolds is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Reynolds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Reynolds knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Reynolds is proving a slippery customer.
Reynolds missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reynolds distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reynolds is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reynolds.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reynolds is one step ahead there.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Frankie Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roogeri Gracie.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Reynolds is avoiding it.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Reynolds shows good takedown defense.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Frankie Reynolds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reynolds ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gracie looks gassed!
Reynolds catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reynolds is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Reynolds dominated that round.
That's time! Reynolds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gracie slips under a jab from Reynolds.
Reynolds feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gracie sprawling to the canvas! Gracie rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Reynolds finish him?!
Gracie is rocked!
Reynolds waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Reynolds which made him look bad.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reynolds misses the shot to the body.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Reynolds.
No joy there for Reynolds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reynolds keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Frankie Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roogeri Gracie.
Gracie dives in and grabs Reynolds's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reynolds pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reynolds lands a nice shot to the body.
Reynolds wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reynolds finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Reynolds throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Gracie stumbling backwards into the cage! Gracie bounces back off the cage towards Reynolds, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Reynolds lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Reynolds celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frankie Reynolds!
Frankie Reynolds is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ernie Whit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Preston Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Driver has chosen Candy Paint as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight 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, Ernie Whit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Preston Driver!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whit clinches up with Driver and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Driver.
Whit scores with a shot to the side of Driver's head.
Whit pushes Driver back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Whit.
Driver connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ernie Whit has been cut.
Whit has a couple of punches blocked by Driver.
Driver gets control of Whit's arms and successfully pulls guard. Driver will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Whit content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Whit's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Driver had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Whit is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Driver Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Whit's back instead.
Driver is trying to stick to Whit's back but Whit is turning into Driver. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Driver's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Whit.
Whit lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Driver trying to strike off his back.
Driver is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Whit is controlling him.
Driver has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Whit trying to control the position from guard on top but Driver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Driver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Whit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whit throws and elbow that misses. Driver uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Whit's guard. Nice move by Driver!
Driver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whit is adopting a defensive guard.
Whit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whit pulls Driver in close to prevent any damage.
Driver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Whit pulls Driver in close to prevent any damage.
Driver throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Driver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Whit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Whit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Whit trying to keep a closed guard but Driver is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Driver scores with a nice right hand.
Driver misses with a double jab.
Driver tries to clinch but Whit is having none of it.
Driver fails with a takedown attempt.
Driver looks gassed!
Driver gets caught flat footed, as Whit shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Whit postures up in Driver's guard and throws a big left but Driver blocks it.
Whit stopping the sweep attempt from Driver.
Whit is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Whit is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Whit works over Driver with some ground and pound from guard.
Whit landing with the ground and pound.
Whit lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Whit scoring with some ground and pound.
Whit postures up and lands a big shot to Driver's brow.
Whit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Whit's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Driver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whit is aware though and is defending well.
Whit stands up over Driver, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Whit stands and throws Driver's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Driver taking a bit of punishment here - Whit scoring with strikes.
Whit lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver tries to buck Whit off but Whit is having none of it.
Whit is putting a hurting on Driver here, landing some big shots from side control.
Whit controlling the position from side mount.
Whit wants to control but Driver is keeping him busy.
Whit landing strikes.
Whit working the ground and pound.
Driver taking a bit of punishment here - Whit scoring with strikes.
Driver wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Whit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Driver keeps working.
Whit in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernie Whit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernie Whit's cut.
That's time! Whit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Driver tries to clinch up
and Whit counters with a stiff right hand.
Whit's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Whit duly obliges.
Whit catches Driver with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Whit shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Driver is trying to defend but Whit finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Whit working over Driver with some ground and pound. Driver looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Driver is trying to stand up here but Whit is controlling him well.
Whit is pressing down on Driver's thigh, looking to free his foot. Driver is holding on for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Whit lands a nice short elbow.
Whit slips a nice elbow through Driver's hands, connecting with Driver's forehead.
Ground and pound from Whit.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Driver wants to improve his position but Whit is controlling well.
Driver manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whit won't allow Driver to sweep him here.
Whit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Driver on the ground.
Driver is breathing heavily.
Whit with a nice head shot there.
Whit wants to control from the top but Driver keeps moving.
Whit is looking to work some ground and pound but Driver has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whit is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Whit is pushing down on Driver's leg trying to pass to half guard. Driver is fighting to maintain full guard but Whit has managed to sneak the leg through.
Driver gets full guard.
Whit trying to control the position from guard on top but Driver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Driver preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Whit is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Whit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whit works over Driver with some ground and pound from guard.
Driver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Whit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Whit landing with the ground and pound.
Whit postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Whit postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Whit stands up over Driver, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Whit scoring with some ground and pound.
Whit working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Driver's head.
Ernie Whit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whit cracks Driver with a solid left hand.
Whit trying to control but Driver is working from the bottom.
Whit won't allow Driver to sweep him here.
Whit trying to control but Driver is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driver is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Whit defends well.
Whit trying to control the position from guard on top but Driver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whit keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Driver's head.
Driver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whit is one step ahead there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Driver gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Driver keeping moving, preventing Whit from controlling successfully.
Whit cracks Driver with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whit is aware though and is defending well.
Whit postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Whit lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Whit tries to free his leg and advance position but Driver is retaining full guard.
Whit trying to control but Driver is working from the bottom.
Driver is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Whit postures up and lands a big shot to Driver's brow.
Whit is in close to Driver's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Driver looking for a guillotine here but Whit defends easily.
Whit stands up over Driver, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernie Whit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ernie Whit's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Whit closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Whit lands with a punch from half guard.
Driver wants to get back to his feet.
Whit slips a nice elbow through Driver's hands, connecting with Driver's forehead.
Whit working over Driver with some ground and pound. Driver looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Whit seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Driver has hold of Whit's hands but Whit slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whit is looking to advance position but Driver won't allow it.
Driver looking for submissions off his back.
Whit looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Driver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whit passes to full mount!
Driver takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whit is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Whit scoring with strikes but Driver is staying in there.
Driver working to try and regain half guard.
Whit scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Whit unloading with bombs!
Whit fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Whit postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Driver looks a forlorn figure.
Whit in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Driver keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Whit.
Driver throwing hammer fists to the chest of Whit. What's that going to do exactly?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whit wants to control the pace but Driver is squirming around nicely.
Whit lands with some strikes.
Whit raining down shots from the mount!
Driver slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Whit working Driver over with strikes.
Driver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Whit slips a nice elbow through Driver's hands, connecting with Driver's forehead.
Whit working Driver over with strikes.
Whit winds up and cracks Driver with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Driver is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Whit scores with a couple of nice shots.
Whit controlling the action here.
Whit landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driver misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Whit works his way into full mount!
Whit controlling from the full mount.
Driver tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Whit landing punches.
Whit is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Driver can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Whit punishing his opponent with strikes.
Driver taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Whit connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Whit putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Driver tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Whit pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Whit putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Driver taking shots to the head.
Driver bucks up and throws Whit to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Driver walks into a left hand.
Whit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Driver can do to turn this around?
Whit scores with a jab. Driver acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Whit misses with a combination
and Driver counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whit clinches up against the cage.
Whit blocking some punches.
Driver misses with the head strike.
Whit stalling the fight.
Whit is working Driver over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernie Whit clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ernie Whit's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Good exchange - Whit coming out on top.
Whit drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Driver is looking to regain half guard here but Whit keeps moving and retains side control.
Whit trying to control the position but Driver is working away.
Driver takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Whit working the ground and pound.
Driver manages to work his way to half guard, despite Whit's best efforts.
Driver is refusing to be controlled, as Whit sits in half guard.
Whit takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Whit lands strikes from half guard.
Driver is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Whit is trying to control the action in half guard but Driver is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Driver looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whit takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Driver wants to get back to his feet.
Driver is refusing to be controlled, as Whit sits in half guard.
Whit scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Whit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Driver looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Whit not doing much here.
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.
Whit winds up and cracks Driver with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Whit controlling the pace.
Driver is staying active underneath Whit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Whit is controlling the pace.
Whit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Whit there.
Whit working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Whit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Driver keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driver is trying to stand.
Whit trying to pass the guard but Driver defending well.
Whit throwing shots but Driver is blocking nicely.
Whit winds up and cracks Driver with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Whit is nestled in close to Driver, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Whit takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Whit takes a swing at Driver's ribcage but misses.
Whit throws a looping overhand right but Driver ducks down to avoid it.
Driver tries to clinch
and Whit counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Whit.
Driver with a knee to the head.
Whit prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Driver on the inside.
Whit misses with the head strike.
Whit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Driver tries to score a body lock takedown but Whit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Driver drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Whit gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ernie Whit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Preston Driver.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Whit lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Driver manages to get to full guard.
Whit wants to pass the guard but Driver is keeping the position.
Driver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Driver has his foot on Whit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whit works his way back into a safe position though.
Whit working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Driver keeping full guard, as Whit tries to pass.
Whit makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernie Whit had his way with Preston Driver in that round.
The cut man is working on Ernie Whit's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Driver takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Whit feints and as Driver raises his hands in defense, Whit changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Whit content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Whit connects with a couple of short punches.
Whit makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Whit's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Whit lands a couple of digs.
Driver looking for a sweep. Not yet Driver, not yet.
Whit lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Driver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whit is aware though and is defending well.
Whit connects with a couple of short punches.
Whit trying to control but Driver is working from the bottom.
Whit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Whit is in close to Driver's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Driver has his foot on Whit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whit works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whit makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Whit seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Whit lands a couple of digs.
Driver trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Whit makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Driver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whit is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Driver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whit is one step ahead there.
Whit prevents Driver from getting back to his feet.
Driver has momentary wrist control but Whit slips an elbow through the middle.
Whit lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driver wants to sweep but no luck.
Whit trying to control but Driver is working from the bottom.
Driver throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Whit wants to control from the top but Driver keeps moving.
Whit is in close to Driver's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Whit working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Driver's head.
Driver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whit is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Whit's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whit content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Whit's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Whit's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Whit advances position into side control!
Driver gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ernie Whit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Whit controlling from mount.
Driver regains half guard.
Whit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Whit prevents Driver from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whit slips a nice elbow through Driver's hands, connecting with Driver's forehead.
Driver is trying to get back to full guard.
Whit controlling the action here.
Preston Driver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whit trying to control from half guard but Driver is working away.
Driver on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernie Whit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Whit 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernie Whit!
Ernie Whit retains his lightweight title!
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