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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Gurlukovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Kiilopaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiilopaa has chosen Extreme Ways as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Gurlukovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Kiilopaa!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gurlukovich clinches up against the cage.
Gurlukovich lands a takedown into guard.
Gurlukovich trying to control but Kiilopaa is working from the bottom.
Kiilopaa trying to control the position.
Kiilopaa tries to strike from the bottom.
Kiilopaa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kiilopaa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kiilopaa had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gurlukovich is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kiilopaa Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gurlukovich's back instead.
Gurlukovich controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurlukovich defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gurlukovich is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Kiilopaa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gurlukovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kiilopaa misses with a series of wild punches.
Kiilopaa pushes Gurlukovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Kiilopaa works on Gurlukovich's body with a couple of short punches.
Gurlukovich is pushing Kiilopaa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gurlukovich can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gurlukovich lands a knee to the body.
Gurlukovich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kiilopaa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gurlukovich putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kiilopaa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kiilopaa looks gassed!
Kiilopaa tries to break free but Gurlukovich pushes him back against the cage.
Gurlukovich is trying to trip Kiilopaa. He has hold of a leg but Kiilopaa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gurlukovich persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gurlukovich content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kiilopaa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gurlukovich defends well.
Kiilopaa is looking for a triangle but Gurlukovich pushes his legs off easily.
Kiilopaa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gurlukovich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kiilopaa had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gurlukovich is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kiilopaa Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gurlukovich's back instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gurlukovich is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gurlukovich fending off the submission attempt from Kiilopaa.
Even with his hooks in, Kiilopaa manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Kiilopaa controlling well, preventing Gurlukovich from escaping the position.
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.
Gurlukovich looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kiilopaa.
Gurlukovich is trying to break free.
Gurlukovich is trying to get back to his feet but Kiilopaa has full control of the position and if anything, Gurlukovich has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gurlukovich trying to control the action but Kiilopaa just sinks the hooks in.
Kiilopaa has managed to slip his arm under Gurlukovich's chin. This could be all over... yep, Gurlukovich is tapping out! Submission win for Kiilopaa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pertti Kiilopaa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andro Babic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Ace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Babic comes to the cage accompanied by Boom - P.O.D.. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andro Babic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Ace!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ace fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Babic sprawls well initially but Ace persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Babic pushes Ace off and gets back to his feet.
Ace wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ace shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Babic but Babic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Babic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ace closes the distance and clinches.
Ace tries to pull guard but Babic holds him up against the cage and eventually Ace drops back down to his feet.
Ace is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Babic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Babic misses with an elbow strike.
Ace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Babic misses with a two punch combination.
Ace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Babic wants to clinch but Ace slips to the side
and Ace counters with a head kick. That will keep Babic thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babic cracks the inside of Ace's front leg.
Ace forces Babic back against the cage and clinches.
Babic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Babic wants to break free but Ace has control.
Babic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Babic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ace is defending well for now.
Ace is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Babic can't fight it off and eventually Ace manages to take the fight to the floor. Babic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Babic pushes Ace off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ace fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Babic sprawls well initially but Ace persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Babic is trying to stand back up but Ace is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babic trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ace tries to stand but can't do so whilst Babic controls his leg.
Ace stands up and beckons Babic to join him on the feet.
Ace dodges the punch combination from Babic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Babic darts in trying to clinch
and Ace makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Babic really felt that one!
Ace circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ace counters by clinching up.
Ace jumps guard but Babic stands there with Ace around his waist. Ace gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Andro Babic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikael Ace.
Ace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ace closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Babic did well to prevent Ace getting side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babic pushes Ace off and gets back to his feet.
Ace takes the fight into the clinch.
Babic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Babic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ace avoids it.
Ace blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Babic avoiding damage as Ace throws knees to the body.
Babic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Babic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Babic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Babic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Babic tries a body shot but Ace blocks it.
Babic tries a body shot but Ace blocks it.
Babic keeps control of Ace as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Babic tries to throw a body punch but Ace avoids it by throwing Babic back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Babic leaves Ace with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ace looks gassed!
Babic closes the distance but Ace moves to the side
and Ace counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Ace dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Babic closes the distance and pushes Ace back into the cage.
Ace jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Babic walks away with a smile on his face. Ace gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Babic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ace throws a combination. Babic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Babic instigates a clinch.
Babic looking for a takedown.
Ace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Babic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Babic looks to clinch
and Ace counters with a head kick. That will keep Babic thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ace feints and as Babic raises his hands in defense, Ace changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ace stops Babic from standing up.
Ace trying to stand up but can't free himself from Babic's guard.
Babic wants to stand but Ace is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Babic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ace is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ace is fighting to break Babic's control of his arms but Babic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Babic wants to stand and escape but Ace is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Babic clinches but Ace breaks the clinch
and Ace counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Babic is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ace has closed the distance and engaged Babic in a clinch.
Babic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Babic tries to clinch but Ace moves away
and Ace counters with a nice double leg into side control. Babic won't be happy with that.
Babic sneaks out the side door and pushes Ace away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babic tries to clinch up
and Ace counters with a head kick.
Ace gets a clinch.
Ace is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babic throws an elbow but it misses.
Babic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Babic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Babic is trying to break free.
Nice elbow from Babic.
It looks like Mikael Ace has been cut.
Babic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ace moves into the clinch successfully.
Ace effectively controlling the action here.
Babic fails to pull guard.
Stalling in the clinch from Ace.
Ace looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Babic missing with knees to the body.
Ace is trying to break the clinch but Babic has him pressed against the cage.
Ace takes a knee to the side of the body.
Babic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Babic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Babic lands a left hand.
Ace blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Babic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ace blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ace.
Babic has Ace pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ace manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andro Babic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ace is trying to maintain a safe position but Babic gets an underhook and turns Ace into the cage.
Babic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ace.
Babic blocks an elbow strike from Ace.
Ace blocks an elbow strike from Babic.
Babic looking for a takedown.
Ace drops down looking for an ankle pick but Babic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Babic darts in trying to clinch
and Ace counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ace decides to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Babic is looking to clinch.
Babic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ace counters with a body kick that stops Babic in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Ace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikael Ace's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Babic tries to clinch up
and Ace counters with a single leg into guard. Babic didn't expect that.
Babic is working an open guard so Ace takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ace misses with a takedown attempt - Babic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Babic tries to clinch up
and Ace counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Babic wants to stand but Ace is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babic is wriggling around but Ace manages to pass to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ace tries to stand but can't do so whilst Babic controls his leg.
Babic tries to kick Ace off but Ace keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ace tries to stand but can't do so whilst Babic controls his leg.
Babic wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Babic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ace counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Babic clinches but Ace breaks the clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ace buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Babic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ace throws a head kick but Babic moves out of range.
Babic forces Ace back against the cage and clinches.
Babic misses with a body punch.
Ace blocks a body shot from Babic.
Ace tries to break the clinch but Babic is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ace is defending well for now.
Babic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ace is defending well for now.
Ace fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Babic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ace tries to pull guard but Babic won't allow it.
Andro Babic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikael Ace.
Ace landing knees to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Babic.
Ace breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Babic misses
and Ace counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ace.
Ace avoids the elbow strike from Babic, against the cage.
Ace blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ace on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ace looking to slow down the pace here.
Babic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ace avoids it.
Babic missing with knees to the body.
Ace jumps guard.
Ace has his feet on Babic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ace closes the distance looking to clinch
and Babic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ace has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ace is trying to break free.
Ace managing to block the knees to the body from Babic.
Ace blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Babic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Babic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ace stuffs the takedown.
Ace connects with a high kick.
Babic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ace counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Andro Babic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikael Ace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Babic tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikael Ace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ace winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikael Ace!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshi Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tahkojuusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tahkojuusto has chosen AC/DC : T.N.T as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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186 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hiroshi Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Tahkojuusto!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tahkojuusto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sato throws a hook but Tahkojuusto avoids it easily.
Sato moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Teppo Tahkojuusto has been cut.
Sato throws a looping overhand right but Tahkojuusto ducks down to avoid it.
Sato misses with a body shot.
Sato moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sato as Tahkojuusto tries to tie him up.
A short right from Sato on the inside.
Tahkojuusto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tahkojuusto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sato walks away with a smile on his face. Tahkojuusto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sato sends Tahkojuusto crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sato is motioning to the referee to let Tahkojuusto up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Tahkojuusto is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sato rushes Tahkojuusto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tahkojuusto is still on wobbly legs! Can Sato finish him?
Sato creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Tahkojuusto's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Tahkojuusto drops to his knees and Sato pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Sato!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Flex Legs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slim Star 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Flex Legs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Star!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Star feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Legs sprawling to the canvas! Legs rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Star finish him?!
Star feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Legs crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Slim Star!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Sigic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Gracie (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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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
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, James Sigic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauricio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie stuffs the takedown attempt from Sigic. Sigic gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie is looking to score with low kicks.
Sigic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Sigic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sigic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gracie finds it's way round the side to connect with Sigic's head.
A head kick from Gracie lands but Sigic takes it in his stride.
Sigic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
Sigic tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sigic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sigic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sigic's back!
Gracie looking to break Sigic's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sigic remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Sigic is defending it well.
Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gracie looks gassed!
Gracie controlling well, preventing Sigic from escaping the position.
Gracie is trying to stick to Sigic's back but Sigic is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sigic.
Sigic wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sigic won't allow Gracie to get back to his feet.
Sigic passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sigic trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sigic is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie is pressing down on Sigic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sigic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Sigic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sigic moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigic trying to strike off his back.
Sigic trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sigic is on top in guard.
Sigic scoring with some ground and pound.
Sigic tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sigic!
Gracie trying to control but Sigic is having none of it.
Sigic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie is going olschool here, as he tries to force Sigic to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sigic shrugs it off.
Gracie wants to stand but Sigic is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Sigic is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie throws out a leg kick but Sigic moves out of range and Gracie only half commits.
Gracie throws a head kick but Sigic moves out of range.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Gracie connects with a high kick.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Sigic is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie cracks the inside of Sigic's front leg.
Mauricio Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sigic.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gracie is looking to slow Sigic down with leg kicks.
Sigic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gracie pinned against the cage. Gracie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sigic checks a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Gracie scores with a four punch combination!
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Sigic keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gracie. That's going to slow Sigic down.
Gracie connects with a high kick.
Gracie lands a slapping body shot.
Sigic scores with a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sigic won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sigic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sigic is one step ahead there.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sigic manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie wants to stand but Sigic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sigic manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie is bucking up trying to escape but Sigic cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie trying to hold on to Sigic's head to control him but Sigic postures up.
Sigic wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sigic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Sigic won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Sigic wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie takes a swing at Sigic's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gracie misses with a looping right.
James Sigic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sigic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gracie can pounce on him.
Gracie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Gracie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gracie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sigic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Sigic checks a low kick from Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Sigic moves out of range easily.
Gracie lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sigic moves out of range of the body kick from Gracie.
Gracie bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gracie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sigic. That did some damage!
Sigic shoots in but no luck this time.
Sigic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gracie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sigic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Sigic circles away and keeps his distance.
Mauricio Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Sigic pushes him off.
Gracie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie cracks Sigic with a good jab.
Gracie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gracie. That's going to slow Sigic down.
James Sigic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gracie.
Sigic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sigic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gracie swings for the body but Sigic moves out of range.
Gracie swings for the body but Sigic moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gracie.
Sigic blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sigic's head.
Gracie throws a nice head kick!
Sigic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sigic shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Sigic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie thows a body kick. Sigic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Gracie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sigic ducks right into an uppercut from Gracie.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mauricio Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sigic avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gracie lands a high kick!
Gracie misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sigic misses with the combination.
Sigic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gracie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Gracie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wei Chong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geoffrey Boycott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wei Chong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Geoffrey Boycott!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boycott moves out of range as Chong strikes.
Chong throws a leg kick but Boycott sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chong keeps the fight on the outside.
Chong tries to bum rush Boycott with a series of wild strikes but Boycott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boycott throws a wild body kick that Chong sees coming a mile off.
Boycott tries to clinch up but Chong circles away and keeps his distance.
Boycott tries to close the distance and clinch but Chong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chong.
Boycott prevents Chong from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong is trying to get an arm triangle but Boycott is defending well.
Boycott is not content to let Chong control the position.
Chong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boycott is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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.
Chong trying to control the position but Boycott is working away.
Chong works to advance to full mount. Boycott defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Chong looking for a guillotine from mount but Boycott is having none of it.
Boycott is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Chong locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Boycott is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wei Chong!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derek Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sauli Heilimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Derek Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sauli Heilimo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Patterson showed some decent athleticism there.
Patterson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Heilimo sees it coming and defends easily.
Patterson trying to control from half guard but Heilimo is working away.
Patterson wants to free his trapped foot but Heilimo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Heilimo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Patterson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Heilimo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Heilimo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Heilimo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Heilimo is looking for a kimura but Patterson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Heilimo to get the leverage.
Heilimo 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.
Patterson regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heilimo throwing strikes from guard but Patterson blocks nicely.
Patterson trying to keep a closed guard but Heilimo is proving a slippery customer.
Heilimo trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom.
Heilimo looks gassed!
Heilimo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Patterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Patterson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Heilimo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Heilimo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Heilimo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Patterson gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson manages to get to full guard.
Heilimo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Patterson has his feet on Heilimo's thighs here. He's pushed Heilimo off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Heilimo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derek Patterson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cees Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olli Killemsoft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cees Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olli Killemsoft!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killemsoft looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Killemsoft won't allow Overeem to get back to his feet.
Killemsoft loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killemsoft landing some decent shots from guard.
Killemsoft has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Overeem thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Killemsoft postures up and lands a big shot to Overeem's brow.
Overeem 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.
Killemsoft is looking to work some ground and pound but Overeem has wrist control.
Killemsoft prevents Overeem from getting back to his feet.
Overeem has momentary wrist control but Killemsoft slips an elbow through the middle.
Killemsoft is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Overeem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Killemsoft on the ground.
Killemsoft is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Overeem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Overeem wants to stand up but Killemsoft is controlling him.
Killemsoft scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killemsoft won't allow Overeem to get back to his feet.
Killemsoft working some strikes from top position.
Killemsoft postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Killemsoft pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Overeem is keeping the position for now.
Overeem preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Killemsoft tries to free his leg and advance position but Overeem is retaining full guard.
Killemsoft is working Overeem over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Killemsoft is in close to Overeem's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Overeem wants to stand but Killemsoft is controlling the position.
Overeem uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Overeem is breathing heavily.
Overeem misses with the combination.
Overeem misses with a head kick.
Killemsoft shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Overeem manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem is trying to keep Killemsoft in close.
Killemsoft cracks Overeem with a solid left hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Overeem striking off his back but it's not causing Killemsoft any problems.
Killemsoft is working Overeem over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killemsoft lands a couple of elbows.
Killemsoft keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Overeem's head.
Killemsoft is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Killemsoft lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Overeem trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Killemsoft is in close to Overeem's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Overeem wants to get back to his feet but Killemsoft is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Killemsoft chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killemsoft keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Overeem's head.
Overeem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Killemsoft is controlling him.
Killemsoft is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Killemsoft works over Overeem with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overeem wants to stand and escape but Killemsoft is having none of it.
Killemsoft cracks Overeem with a solid left hand.
Killemsoft scoring with punches to the head and body.
Overeem working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Killemsoft.
Killemsoft cracks Overeem with a solid left hand.
Overeem striking from his own guard.
Overeem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Killemsoft working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Killemsoft lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killemsoft landing with the ground and pound.
Killemsoft scoring with punches to the head and body.
Overeem wants to stand but Killemsoft is controlling the position.
Killemsoft postures up.
Killemsoft with a nice head shot there.
Killemsoft lands a couple of elbows.
Overeem wants to get back to his feet but Killemsoft is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Killemsoft lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Killemsoft working some strikes from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killemsoft stands up over Overeem, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Overeem wants to get back to his feet but Killemsoft is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olli Killemsoft dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Killemsoft closes the distance and clinches up with Overeem, looking for a takedown. Killemsoft pushes Overeem against the cage but Overeem circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Overeem rushes Killemsoft and presses him up against the cage.
Killemsoft breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Killemsoft fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Killemsoft shoots in looking for a takedown. Overeem tries to sprawl out of it but Killemsoft keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Overeem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cees Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olli Killemsoft.
Overeem changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Killemsoft looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Overeem connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Killemsoft some visible discomfort.
Overeem is trying to get an arm triangle but Killemsoft is defending well.
Killemsoft is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Overeem's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killemsoft blocking the ground and pound attempt from Overeem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killemsoft lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Killemsoft is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Overeem's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Overeem's back!
Killemsoft gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Overeem is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Killemsoft off. It looks like it's working - Killemsoft slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Overeem displaying calm under pressure there.
Cees Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killemsoft keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Killemsoft as Overeem shoots in.
Killemsoft throws a chopping leg kick but Overeem manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Killemsoft decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Killemsoft slips a nice elbow through Overeem's hands, connecting with Overeem's forehead.
Killemsoft missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Killemsoft scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Killemsoft thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Overeem's head.
Overeem wants to get back to his feet.
Overeem has hold of Killemsoft's hands but Killemsoft slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killemsoft is thwarting Overeem's attempts to control the position.
Killemsoft decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Killemsoft.
Overeem uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Overeem moves into the clinch.
Killemsoft breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killemsoft looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overeem controls Killemsoft momentarily but Killemsoft frees himself.
Overeem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Killemsoft gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Killemsoft is in close to Overeem's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Olli Killemsoft has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killemsoft working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Overeem's head.
Killemsoft connects with a couple of short punches.
Overeem utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Overeem looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Overeem is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Killemsoft manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Overeem gets to his feet. Killemsoft looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Killemsoft shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Overeem's guard.
Killemsoft is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Killemsoft preventing the sweep.
Killemsoft lands a couple of digs.
Killemsoft looking to pass the guard.
Killemsoft throws a strike but Overeem rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Overeem wants to control from the top but Killemsoft keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Killemsoft can do anything to dispel that myth.
Killemsoft manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Overeem manages to get himself to full guard.
Overeem wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Overeem is on top in guard.
Overeem drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Killemsoft dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olli Killemsoft showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Killemsoft drives through with a takedown into guard.
Killemsoft pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Overeem is keeping the position for now.
Killemsoft throws and elbow that misses. Overeem uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Killemsoft's guard. Nice move by Overeem!
Killemsoft looking to control.
Killemsoft wants to sweep but no luck.
Overeem is looking to stand up but Killemsoft won't let him.
Overeem trying to control the position from guard on top but Killemsoft is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Overeem makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Killemsoft working for a triangle but Overeem defends it easily.
Overeem wants to stand but Killemsoft has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Killemsoft works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Killemsoft lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Overeem trying to move into half guard but instead Killemsoft has managed to sweep!
Killemsoft lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Killemsoft scoring with some ground and pound.
Overeem throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Killemsoft postures up and lands a big shot to Overeem's brow.
Overeem has momentary wrist control but Killemsoft slips an elbow through the middle.
Killemsoft landing some decent shots from guard.
Killemsoft throws a big right hand that misses.
Killemsoft won't allow Overeem to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killemsoft landing with the ground and pound.
Killemsoft scoring with some ground and pound.
Killemsoft lands a couple of elbows.
Overeem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Killemsoft is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Killemsoft shoots for a double leg takedown but Overeem sprawls well. He's pushed Killemsoft's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Overeem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Overeem wants it to stay on the feet.
Overeem gets the takedown into side control.
Overeem decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Killemsoft drives through with a takedown into guard.
Killemsoft is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Killemsoft prevents Overeem from getting back to his feet.
Killemsoft is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Killemsoft lands a couple of elbows.
Killemsoft working some strikes from top position.
Overeem wants to stand and escape but Killemsoft is having none of it.
Killemsoft postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No luck for Killemsoft with that takedown attempt.
Cees Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olli Killemsoft.
Overeem uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Killemsoft tries for a takedown but Overeem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Overeem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Killemsoft moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Overeem swats away the attempt to clinch by Killemsoft.
Killemsoft tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Overeem swivels and escapes.
Killemsoft avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Killemsoft scores with a takedown into Overeem's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killemsoft is in close to Overeem's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Overeem looking to control.
Killemsoft scoring with punches to the head and body.
Killemsoft scoring with some ground and pound.
Killemsoft lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Killemsoft drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Killemsoft jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Killemsoft throwing strikes from guard but Overeem blocks nicely.
Overeem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Killemsoft is controlling him.
Olli Killemsoft is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Killemsoft has managed to clinch.
Overeem tries to circle away but Killemsoft has him pinned against the cage.
Cees Overeem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Overeem swings wildly with an uppercut but Killemsoft uses good head movement to avoid it.
Overeem misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olli Killemsoft comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Killemsoft winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olli Killemsoft!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between EJ Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Plo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's entrance music is Game: South Side . A fine choice. Plo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. ISIS - Grinning Mouths kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, EJ Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Patrick Plo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Plo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Plo.
Horrible takedown by Plo or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
Donk. Plo catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plo defending against the ground and pound.
Johnson controls the position.
Plo prevents Johnson from improving position.
Johnson cracks Plo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Plo is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Plo tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
Plo is not content to let Johnson control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Plo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Plo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Plo is not content to let Johnson control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Plo shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Plo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plo preventing the sweep.
Plo trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Plo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Plo!
Plo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Plo is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a head shot.
Plo tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Johnson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Plo 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.
Plo trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Johnson is trying to control. Plo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson is looking to stall here but Plo recovers full guard.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Plo pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson stands and steps away. Plo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch but Plo is having none of it.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
letting Plo counter with a right hand.
Plo misses with a wild body shot.
Plo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Plo.
Plo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Plo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Plo prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Plo with good strikes from the mount here!
Johnson tries to hold on but Plo pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Plo.
Plo looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Plo has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Plo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Plo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
EJ Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Plo avoids it.
A knee to the head by Johnson.
Plo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Plo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Plo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Plo from controlling successfully.
Plo is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson has an active guard here but Plo has managed to pass into half guard.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Plo is controlling well.
Plo content to control rather than advance.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to get back to full guard but Plo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Plo prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Plo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Johnson hang on?
Plo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Plo maintains control.
Plo controlling from the full mount.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Plo wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
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.
Plo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Johnson?
Plo prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Plo dominating with strikes here.
Johnson tries to hold on but Plo postures up.
Plo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Plo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Plo maintains control.
Patrick Plo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Plo dominating with strikes here.
Plo breaks from Johnson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Plo avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Plo is landing with some decent strikes but Johnson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plo dominating with strikes here.
Plo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Plo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Plo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Plo isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Plo's attempts to control the action.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Plo breaks from Johnson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plo wants to finish this one by submission but Johnson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Plo.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Plo landing strikes from the mount and Johnson is in trouble!
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Plo controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Plo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Plo looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Plo missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson wants to clinch
and Plo counters with a stiff right hand.
Plo misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters by clinching up.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Plo gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Plo avoids the damage to the body.
Plo tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
Plo is trying to stall.
Plo avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Plo is keeping busy.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Plo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Plo counters with a stiff right hand.
Plo with a hook.
Johnson is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Plo connects with a nice cross there... Johnson is looking wobbly and Plo recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Johnson to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Plo jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Patrick Plo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blaze Seagrave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuomas Keto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seagrave's entrance music is Waitin on Hank - Dry County. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blaze Seagrave!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tuomas Keto!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keto cracks Seagrave with a good jab.
Keto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Seagrave's waist but Seagrave gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Keto off to one side.
Keto tries a low kick but Seagrave avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Keto is defended easily by Seagrave.
Seagrave tries to work over Keto's front leg with a kick but Keto checks it.
Keto slips a jab and a cross from Seagrave.
Seagrave looks to land a body kick but Keto moved away.
Seagrave throws a sloppy head kick and Keto moves out of range easily.
No luck for Keto with that takedown attempt.
Blaze Seagrave has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuomas Keto.
Seagrave goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Seagrave throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Seagrave throws the kick towards the body but Keto avoids it.
Seagrave throws a body kick that misses.
Seagrave throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Seagrave lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keto doesn't seem phased though.
Keto connects with a crisp jab.
Seagrave displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Keto.
Seagrave drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Seagrave misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blaze Seagrave seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keto scores with a takedown into Seagrave's guard.
Seagrave wants to sweep but no luck.
Keto stops Seagrave from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keto stopping the sweep attempt from Seagrave.
Keto is standing up over Seagrave. Seagrave looks to escape but Keto dives into side control.
Keto lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keto is looking to take a break and control but Seagrave is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Keto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Seagrave wants to get back to his feet but Keto drags him back down.
Keto is looking to take a break and control but Seagrave is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Seagrave wants to get back to his feet but Keto drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keto is looking to take a break and control but Seagrave is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Seagrave throws a nice looking combination but Keto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Seagrave, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keto shoots in for a takedown but Seagrave shows good takedown defense.
Seagrave wants to land a leg kick but Keto is out of range.
Keto checks a low kick from Seagrave.
A head kick misses from Seagrave.
Seagrave uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keto.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keto.
Seagrave checks a leg kick nicely.
Seagrave swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown by Keto or perhaps it was just good defense by Seagrave which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Seagrave gets caught flat footed, as Keto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Keto looking to pass the guard.
Seagrave trying to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Keto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Keto tries to free his leg and advance position but Seagrave is retaining full guard.
Seagrave trying to control the position.
Seagrave keeping moving, preventing Keto from controlling successfully.
Keto preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuomas Keto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Keto shoots in but Seagrave avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Seagrave looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Seagrave throws a wild body kick that Keto sees coming a mile off.
Keto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Keto showed some decent athleticism there.
Keto wants to free his trapped foot but Seagrave is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Seagrave tries to kick Keto off in order to stand up. Keto Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Seagrave is looking for a sweep.
Seagrave is working hard here to advance position.
Keto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Seagrave is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Keto asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagrave stops Keto from passing to mount.
Seagrave controls the position for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Seagrave feints and then cracks Keto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keto down.
Keto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Seagrave.
Keto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Seagrave swivels and escapes.
Keto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagrave cracks Keto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Seagrave misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seagrave looks to land a combination but Keto avoids it well.
Seagrave throws a half hearted mid kick.
Seagrave stuffs the takedown attempt from Keto. Keto gets slowly back to his feet.
Blaze Seagrave has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuomas Keto.
Seagrave tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Keto is able to avoid easily.
Seagrave scores with a three punch combo!
Keto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to de liver by Keto. Beautiful body shot.
Seagrave throws a right hand that Keto ducks under and follows up with a left that Keto also avoids with ease.
Seagrave throws a front kick aimed at Keto's knee but Keto avoids it well.
Seagrave just misses with a punch to the body.
Seagrave stuffs the takedown attempt from Keto. Keto gets slowly back to his feet.
Seagrave looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keto connects with a body shot.
Seagrave throws a series of punches but Keto avoids them all with ease.
Keto throws a body punch but Seagrave moves out of range.
Seagrave lands a jab to Keto's midsection.
Blaze Seagrave is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seagrave pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Seagrave lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keto's sensitive parts.
Keto waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Seagrave.
Seagrave misses with a double jab.
Seagrave throws a right and a left that both miss.
Keto dives in and grabs Seagrave's left leg, looking for a takedown. Seagrave pushes down on Keto's head and hops out.
Seagrave lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keto circles away quickly and effectively.
Keto scores with a takedown into Seagrave's guard.
Keto won't allow Seagrave to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seagrave pushes Keto off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Keto avoids the head kick by Seagrave.
Seagrave fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Keto throws a front kick aimed at Seagrave's knee but Seagrave avoids it well.
Keto gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seagrave is trying to stand back up but Keto is controlling him
Keto is trying to control. Seagrave wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Keto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Keto is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tuomas Keto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick misses from Seagrave.
Seagrave misses with a double jab.
Seagrave lands a head kick!
Seagrave fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Seagrave throws a head kick but Keto moves out of range.
Seagrave uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keto.
Seagrave looks to land a combination but Keto avoids it well.
Keto scores with a takedown into Seagrave's guard.
Keto trying to control but Seagrave is working from the bottom.
Keto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Seagrave's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Seagrave knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagrave is staying active underneath Keto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Seagrave is defending against the submission attempts here by Keto.
Seagrave manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Seagrave - that will leave a mark!
Keto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagrave misses with a head kick.
Seagrave scores with a kick to the midsection.
Keto blocks a head kick by Seagrave.
Keto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seagrave throws out the jab.
Seagrave throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Seagrave misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Keto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Keto is trying to control. Seagrave wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Keto wants to pass to mount but Seagrave is defending the position.
Seagrave is refusing to be controlled, as Keto sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagrave is positioning himself well to prevent Keto advancing to mount.
Seagrave is trying to control but Keto passes into side control!
Keto tries to move to mount but Seagrave blocks the move with his legs.
Seagrave is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The ground and pound from Keto seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Seagrave gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
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.
Seagrave pushes Keto off looking to stand but Keto dives back in and keeps control.
Keto is looking to advance position but Seagrave won't allow it.
Keto is looking for a kimura but Seagrave is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Keto to get the leverage.
Seagrave is looking to escape.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A combination from Seagrave does no damage.
Keto moves out of range of the strikes.
Keto cracks a nice hook into Seagrave's ribs.
A lazy left from Keto finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tuomas Keto just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Seagrave's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Keto lands a high kick!
Keto avoids the head kick by Seagrave.
Keto shoots for a takedown but Seagrave saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Keto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Seagrave leaves Keto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Seagrave thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Keto if he has to take too many more of those.
Keto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keto decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Seagrave manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Keto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keto just misses with a punch to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagrave defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Keto.
Blaze Seagrave has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuomas Keto.
Seagrave lands with a thumping leg kick.
Seagrave throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seagrave fails to land with a series of punches.
Keto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Seagrave throws a sloppy body shot
and Keto counters with a stiff right hand.
Seagrave throws a push kick but Keto slaps the foot to one side.
Seagrave looks to score with a jab to the body but Keto is just out of range.
Keto moves out of range as Seagrave throws a body kick.
Keto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Keto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Seagrave wants to control but Keto is having none of it.
Seagrave is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keto controlling from the full mount.
Seagrave is looking to get to half guard.
The referee warns Seagrave that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Seagrave defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Keto.
Seagrave doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Keto looking to finish Seagrave with some ground and pound. This is bad for Seagrave!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagrave tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Seagrave is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
A nice elbow there by Keto.
Keto with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Keto trying to control but Seagrave is having none of it.
Keto throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Keto trying to control but Seagrave is having none of it.
Keto looking to secure an arm triangle but Seagrave defends it well.
Seagrave is looking to improve his position but Keto isn't that keen on the idea.
Seagrave is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Keto lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Seagrave regains half guard.
Seagrave won't allow Keto to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuomas Keto dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
No joy there for Seagrave, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Seagrave throws a right and a left that Keto avoids nicely.
Keto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keto tries for a takedown but Seagrave sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Seagrave looks to land a combination but Keto avoids it well.
Keto shoots in for a takedown but Seagrave shows good takedown defense.
Blaze Seagrave has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuomas Keto.
Seagrave scores with a kick to the body.
Seagrave scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Keto doesn't seem bothered though.
A slapping body kick lands there for Seagrave.
Keto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Seagrave can pounce on him.
Some wild striking there from Seagrave.
Seagrave connects with a high kick.
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.
Seagrave pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Seagrave pinned against the cage. Seagrave gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Seagrave!
Keto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Seagrave kicks off Keto and gets to his feet.
Seagrave misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Seagrave.
Keto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Seagrave sprawls well. Seagrave wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Keto gets slowly back to his feet.
Seagrave feints and then cracks Keto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keto down.
Seagrave misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Keto with that takedown attempt.
Seagrave is looking to wear down Keto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Seagrave thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Keto if he has to take too many more of those.
Seagrave scores with a jab to the body.
Seagrave throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Keto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Seagrave looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Keto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Seagrave is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Seagrave gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Keto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Seagrave wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagrave trying to control from the bottom.
Keto trying to control from half guard but Seagrave is working away.
Keto prevents Seagrave from standing back up.
Keto is looking for a kimura but Seagrave is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Keto to get the leverage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Seagrave goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Keto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tuomas Keto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Keto closes the distance and clinches up with Seagrave, looking for a takedown. Keto pushes Seagrave against the cage but Seagrave circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Keto misses.
Seagrave throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Seagrave throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Keto showed some decent athleticism there.
Seagrave is trying to stand up here but Keto is controlling him well.
Keto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Seagrave is looking for a sweep. Keto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blaze Seagrave has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seagrave is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keto pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Blaze Seagrave.
I think Keto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:50
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 46:50
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuomas Keto!
Tuomas Keto is the new welterweight champion!
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