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Cf.46: Courage PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Du Bois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sami Svensson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Victor Du Bois's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Du Bois!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Du Bois clobbers Svensson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Du Bois takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Du Bois throws a combination. Svensson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Svensson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Du Bois takes a swing at Svensson's ribcage but misses.
Victor Du Bois seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svensson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Du Bois scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Svensson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Du Bois counters with a nice body shot.
Svensson throws a jab but it's blocked by Du Bois.
Svensson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Du Bois counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Du Bois scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Svensson doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Du Bois throws a combination that misses
and Svensson counters with a nice body shot.
Svensson throws an off balance right hand
and Du Bois counters with a right hand to the body.
Du Bois is looking to wear down Svensson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Du Bois throws a right hand that Svensson ducks under and follows up with a left that Svensson also avoids with ease.
Svensson slips a straight right by Du Bois.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Du Bois throws a right hand that Svensson ducks under and follows up with a left that Svensson also avoids with ease.
Svensson throws a hook but Du Bois blocks it.
Du Bois slips a jab from Svensson.
Du Bois misses with a double jab
and Svensson counters with a three punch combo that has Du Bois backing up. Du Bois nods at Svensson to acknowledge the strikes.
Du Bois swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Svensson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Du Bois takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Svensson throws a right hand that misses
and Du Bois counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Du Bois throws a nice looking combination but Svensson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Svensson slips under a jab from Du Bois.
Du Bois throws a right and a left that Svensson avoids nicely.
Svensson misses with a series of wild punches.
Du Bois will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Du Bois throws a poor cross that misses
and Svensson counters with a right hand to the body.
Du Bois takes a swing at Svensson's ribcage but misses.
Du Bois ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Du Bois misses with a combination
and Svensson counters with a right hand to the body.
Du Bois misses with a combination
and Svensson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Du Bois looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Du Bois throws a left and a right that both miss
and Du Bois takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Du Bois misses with a two punch combination.
Svensson misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Svensson. Those never looked like landing.
Du Bois dodges the punch combination from Svensson.
A combination from Du Bois does no damage.
Du Bois swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Svensson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Du Bois throws a predictable looking body shot
and Svensson counters with a nice right hand that sends Du Bois toppling to the canvas! Du Bois scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Svensson finish him?!
Du Bois is rocked!
It looks like Victor Du Bois has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svensson misses with an uppercut. Du Bois saw that one coming.
Oh Du Bois is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Svensson cracks Du Bois with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Du Bois tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Svensson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Du Bois is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sami Svensson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jari Hyypia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Lippencot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hyypia's entrance music is You'll never walk alone. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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199 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Hyypia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Hans Lippencot!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lippencot throws a combination that misses
enabling Hyypia to counter with a crisp jab.
Lippencot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hyypia circles away quickly and effectively.
Hyypia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lippencot in his tracks.
Hyypia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hyypia rushes Lippencot and presses him up against the cage.
Lippencot throws a punch but it's blocked by Hyypia.
Hyypia blocks an uppercut.
Hyypia lands a nice uppercut.
Hyypia scores with a shot to the side of Lippencot's head.
Lippencot presses Hyypia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lippencot is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hyypia tries to throw a body punch but Lippencot avoids it by throwing Hyypia back against the cage.
Hyypia tightens his grip and picks Lippencot up, before dumping him to the ground. Lippencot manages to land in guard.
Lippencot is pulling down on Hyypia's head to control his posture.
Hyypia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hyypia drops back looking for a leg! Lippencot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lippencot manages to kick Hyypia off! Hyypia jumps back into Lippencot's guard.
Lippencot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hyypia's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lippencot is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hyypia wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lippencot is now in half guard.
Hyypia regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hyypia wants to hit a switch here but Lippencot passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hyypia there!
Hyypia tries to reverse the position but Lippencot maintains control.
Hyypia 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.
Hyypia wants to get back to full guard.
Hyypia is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyypia punching from the bottom.
Lippencot with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lippencot trying to pass the guard but Hyypia defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lippencot in particular looking to stall.
Hyypia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hyypia is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyypia is trying to get back to full guard.
Hyypia wants to sweep but Lippencot has passed to side control!
Hyypia regains half guard.
Hyypia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lippencot prevents Hyypia from standing back up.
Lippencot perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hyypia is pressing down on Lippencot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lippencot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hyypia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lippencot manages to get himself to full guard.
Hyypia won't allow Lippencot to sweep him here.
Hyypia wants to pass the guard but Lippencot is keeping the position.
Hyypia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lippencot dives on top into guard.
Hyypia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lippencot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hyypia has an active guard here but Lippencot has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Hyypia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hyypia feints a jab promting Lippencot to slip. Hyypia then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lippencot slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lippencot misses with a double jab.
Lippencot throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hyypia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hyypia tries to clinch there but Lippencot circles away.
Hans Lippencot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lippencot throws a poor cross that misses
and Hyypia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lippencot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hyypia lands with an uppercut that bounces Lippencot off the cage and back into rage.
Lippencot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hyypia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lippencot swivels and escapes.
Lippencot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hyypia shoots in for a takedown but Lippencot shows good takedown defense.
Lippencot throws an off balance right hand
and Hyypia counters with a takedown into side control.
Hyypia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lippencot has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hyypia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lippencot manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyypia wants to control the action here but instead Lippencot manages to pass to full mount!
Hyypia 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.
Hyypia is looking for a sweep. Lippencot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hyypia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hyypia looking for submissions off his back.
Hyypia is looking to escape.
Lippencot performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.
Hyypia wants to get back to his feet.
Hyypia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lippencot is pressing down on Hyypia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hyypia is holding on for now.
Hyypia wants to get back to his feet.
Hyypia is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lippencot perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hyypia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hyypia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hyypia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lippencot is aware though and is defending well.
Hyypia lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lippencot!
Hyypia tries to control but Lippencot wriggling away.
Hyypia moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lippencot has worked his arm free - good work by Lippencot!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyypia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lippencot sneaks back into half guard.
Lippencot tries to get to full guard but Hyypia has control of the leg.
Hyypia is trying to work for a kimura but Lippencot is defending well.
Hyypia wants to free his trapped foot but Lippencot is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Hyypia dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lippencot takes one to the side of the head.
Hyypia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lippencot but Lippencot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lippencot does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lippencot is looking to chop away at Hyypia's legs.
Hyypia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lippencot swings widly with a right hand
and Hyypia counters with a three punch combo that has Lippencot backing up. Lippencot nods at Hyypia to acknowledge the strikes.
Hyypia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hyypia.
Lippencot lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lippencot throws out a powerful jab.
Hyypia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lippencot scores with a decent looking hook.
Hyypia shoots in looking for a takedown but Lippencot manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hyypia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jari Hyypia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hyypia dodges the punch combination from Lippencot.
Lippencot throws a low kick but Hyypia avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Lippencot.
Hans Lippencot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyypia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lippencot swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hyypia avoids the body shot from Lippencot.
Hyypia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lippencot tries to avoid it but Hyypia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lippencot to the ground. Lippencot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lippencot takes one on the button.
Hyypia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lippencot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lippencot shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hyypia eats them both and turns towards Lippencot to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lippencot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hyypia was well out of range. Poor timing from Lippencot.
Lippencot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hyypia.
Lippencot lands a head kick. Hyypia smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hyypia is rocked!
Hyypia blocks a head kick by Lippencot.
Oh Hyypia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lippencot throws a sloppy head kick and Hyypia moves out of range easily.
Hyypia misses with a looping left.
Hyypia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lippencot tries to avoid it but Hyypia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lippencot to the ground. Lippencot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jari Hyypia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lippencot lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Hyypia falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hans Lippencot!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santi Jimara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakari Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimara comes to the cage accompanied by Killing in the name. . Sakari Watts is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santi Jimara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sakari Watts!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimara on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Watts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jimara throws a body kick the misses
and Watts counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Watts.
Jimara throws a lazy body kick
and Jimara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jimara throws a leg kick
and Watts counters with a stiff right hand.
Watts moves out of range of the strikes.
Watts chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Watts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jimara misses the body punch
and Watts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jimara misses with a hook
and Watts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Jimara is predictable there
and Watts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jimara throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Watts holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Watts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Watts landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jimara has a couple of punches blocked by Watts.
Watts scores with a hook to the body.
Jimara tries to break the clinch but Watts is controlling the position.
Jimara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wattss head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Watts - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jimara throws a punch but it's blocked by Watts.
Stalling in the clinch from Watts.
Watts is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jimara pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jimara being controlled against the cage.
Jimara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Watts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Watts connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jimara's hands.
Jimara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jimara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Watts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Watts - just one landing.
Watts lands with a right hand.
A low kick from Jimara misses
and Watts counters with an inside leg kick.
Jimara misses with a kick to the body
and Watts counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jimara is breathing heavily.
Jimara gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jimara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Watts makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jimara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A nice combination there by Watts.
Watts is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jimara had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jimara misses with a leg kick
and Watts counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Jimara is predictable there
and Watts counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jimara.
Jimara takes one on the button.
Jimara looks to throw a body kick
and Watts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimara throws a right hand that misses
and Watts counters with a slapping leg kick.
Watts scores with a jab to the head.
Jimara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jimara throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Watts counters with a good, hard body kick but Jimara shrugs it off.
Watts scores with a three punch combo!
Watts scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jimara misses with a jab to the body
and Watts counters with a series of strikes. Jimara will be more careful next time no doubt.
Watts scores with a jab.
Jimara on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Santi Jimara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Watts feints and then cracks Jimara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jimara down.
Watts lands with a shot to the body.
Watts turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Watts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jimara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab, jab by Watts - just one landing.
Jimara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jimara walks into a straight right hand from Watts.
Jimara throws a lazy head kick
and Watts counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Watts lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jimara doesn't seem phased though.
Watts displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jimara throws a lazy uppercut
and Watts counters with an outside leg kick.
Watts lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Watts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jimara. Jimara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Watts scores with a nice strike.
Watts moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Watts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jimara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Watts.
Jimara needs to keep his hands up - Watts had a free shot at his head there.
Jimara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Watts. Watts obviously looking to wear him down.
Santi Jimara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jimara takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Watts throws a combination. Jimara tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimara throws a leg kick
and Watts counters with a one-two to the body.
Watts thuds a left hand into Jimara's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Watts.
Watts scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jimara doesn't seem bothered though.
Watts moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Watts fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jimara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watts throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jimara tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Watts is in Jimara's guard.
Jimara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Watts.
Watts is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Watts is pushing down on Jimara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jimara is fighting to maintain full guard but Watts has managed to sneak the leg through.
Watts is trying to work for a kimura but Jimara is defending well.
Watts is looking to advance position but Jimara won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Watts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jimara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakari Watts dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jimara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Watts moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Watts misses with a few strikes there.
A left and a right from Watts both land. Nice combination.
A low kick from Jimara misses
and Watts counters with a right hand to the body.
Watts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watts cracks Jimara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jimara throws a poor cross that misses
and Watts counters with a body kick that stops Jimara in his tracks momentarily.
Jimara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Watts counters with a straight right hand.
Watts throws a nice inside leg kick.
Watts lands a leg kick that knocks Jimara off balance momentarily.
Jimara throws a poor cross that misses
and Watts counters with a straight right hand.
Watts shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jimara eats them both and turns towards Watts to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A low kick from Jimara misses
and Jimara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jimara swings widly with a right hand
and Watts counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimara throws a body kick the misses
enabling Watts to counter with a crisp jab.
Watts shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Watts showed some decent athleticism there.
Watts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Watts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jimara pushes Watts off looking to stand but Watts dives back in and keeps control.
Jimara is trying to maintain the position but Watts is very close to passing his half guard.
Watts is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Watts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Watts missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Watts throwing shots but Jimara is blocking nicely.
Watts looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Watts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jimara keeps working.
Watts is pressing down on Jimara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jimara is holding on for now.
Watts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Watts looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jimara with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Watts lands strikes from half guard.
Watts is stalling here. Jimara is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Watts seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jimara has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts tries to buck Jimara off but Jimara is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Watts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watts is letting Jimara control him for a moment.
Watts regains half guard.
Jimara tries to pass to full mount but Watts defends it.
Watts is pressing down on Jimara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Watts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jimara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Watts is trying to keep Jimara in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watts wants to sweep but no luck.
Jimara advances to half guard.
Watts tries to roll over but Jimara keeps him under control.
Jimara wants to control but Watts is keeping him busy.
Jimara prevents Watts from improving his position.
Watts trying to control but Jimara postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Watts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakari Watts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jimara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jimara does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Watts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jimara.
A punch lands to the side of Watts 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jimara lands a jab.
Jimara throws a sloppy head kick
and Watts moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Watts.
Watts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jimara working aggressively here.
Jimara working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jimara.
Watts trying to control the position but instead, Jimara has worked for underhooks and has pushed Watts into the cage.
Jimara misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Watts.
Jimara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Watts lands a nice shot to the body.
Watts creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jimara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jimara takes a knee to the side of the body.
Watts lands a nice shot to the body.
Jimara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Watts works on Jimara's body with a couple of short punches.
Watts lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watts drags the fight down to the ground.
Jimara stopping the sweep attempt from Watts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Watts wants to stand up but Jimara is controlling him.
Watts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jimara is one step ahead there.
Watts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jimara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jimara trying to control the position from guard on top but Watts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jimara is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jimara decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jimara thows a body shot but no joy.
Watts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jimara tries to land a body kick
and Watts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Watts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Watts trying to control the action but Jimara is working from the bottom.
Jimara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Watts is trying to control. Jimara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jimara wants to improve his position but Watts is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimara is not content to let Watts control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jimara wants to get back to his feet.
Jimara is trying to get back to full guard.
Watts trying to mount his opponent but Jimara defends it.
Watts wants to control but Jimara is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sakari Watts.
Jimara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Watts counters with a three punch combo that has Jimara backing up. Jimara nods at Watts to acknowledge the strikes.
Jimara misses with a leg kick
and Watts counters with a two punch combo.
Jimara thows a leg kick but Watts checks it
and Watts counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jimara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jimara wants to stand and escape but Watts is having none of it.
Jimara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Watts controls the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sakari Watts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jimara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watts trying to control but Jimara is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sakari Watts.
Jimara thows a leg kick but Watts checks it
letting Watts counter with a right hand.
Watts cracks Jimara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Santi Jimara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakari Watts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Watts 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakari Watts!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seamus McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Badge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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245 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seamus McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donnie Badge!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Badge scores with a kick to the midsection.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Badge moves out of range easily.
Seamus McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badge feints a jab promting McDonald to slip. Badge then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McDonald slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Seamus McDonald has been cut.
Badge looks to land a combination. McDonald sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Badge fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McDonald sprawls well initially but Badge persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Badge seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald gets back to full guard.
Badge is looking to stand up but McDonald won't let him.
McDonald looking to control.
Badge passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Badge stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A head kick misses from Badge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badge tries to land a leg kick but McDonald saw it coming and moves away.
Seamus McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald falls off balance throwing a combination
and Badge makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and Badge counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonald misses with a right hand
and Badge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald misses with a double jab
and Badge counters with a two punch combo.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
McDonald misses with a double jab
and Badge counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badge stands up and beckons McDonald to his feet.
McDonald gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Badge.
McDonald is rocked!
Badge scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Badge shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McDonald napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Badge stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a body shot
and Badge counters with a slapping leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Badge there.
Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Badge has closed the distance and engaged McDonald in a clinch.
Badge breaks the clinch.
McDonald seems to have got his legs back now.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Badge counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples McDonald! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Donnie Badge!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reima Katekismus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalema Kirunda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Katekismus comes to the cage accompanied by Reima's Requiem. Kirunda has chosen The Hellacopters - In The Sign of Octopus as his entrance music. Kalema Kirunda 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reima Katekismus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalema Kirunda!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katekismus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kirunda is trying to defend but Katekismus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Katekismus seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Katekismus working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kirunda's thigh. Kirunda counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kirunda can do anything to dispel that myth.
Katekismus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Katekismus connects with a couple of short punches.
Katekismus working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katekismus trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirunda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kirunda wants to get back to his feet but Katekismus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Katekismus trying to control but Kirunda is working from the bottom.
Katekismus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Katekismus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Katekismus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kirunda with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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.
Katekismus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Katekismus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Katekismus wants to work for an arm triangle but Kirunda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Katekismus works his way into full mount!
Katekismus trying to control but Kirunda is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirunda is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Katekismus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Katekismus stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Katekismus shoots in looking for a takedown. Kirunda tries to sprawl out of it but Katekismus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kirunda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Katekismus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kirunda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kirunda connects with a single shot there.
Katekismus misses with a takedown attempt
and Kirunda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Reima Katekismus has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Katekismus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reima Katekismus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Katekismus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kirunda counters with a stiff right hand.
Kirunda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Katekismus throws a leg kick
and Kirunda counters with a right hand to the body.
Katekismus is breathing heavily.
Katekismus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kirunda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kalema Kirunda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reima Katekismus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Katekismus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kirunda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kirunda fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kirunda.
Katekismus tries for a takedown but Kirunda circles away easily
and Kirunda counters with a left and a right... And another left! Katekismus is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalema Kirunda!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Stigu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stigu comes to the cage accompanied by Sabrina-Boys. This should be a great matchup!
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Stigu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stigu misses with a body punch
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Mr Stigu has been cut.
Stigu looks to land a combination but McGuire avoids it well.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown but Stigu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stigu's corner calls for a 1-2. Stigu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGuire tries for a takedown but Stigu circles away easily
enabling Stigu to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Stigu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Brian McGuire has been cut.
Stigu misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a single leg into guard. Stigu didn't expect that.
Stigu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stigu tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stigu pulls McGuire in to control the position.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Stigu keeps moving.
McGuire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stigu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGuire on the ground.
Stigu seems keen to control McGuire's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mr Stigu wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McGuire.
McGuire wants to control but Stigu is keeping him busy.
McGuire working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McGuire tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is trying to get an arm triangle but Stigu is defending well.
Stigu trying to control but McGuire flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Stigu defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
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.
Stigu tries to stand but McGuire is controlling from the bottom.
Stigu trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire looking to control.
Stigu gets to his feet. McGuire looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jab by Stigu.
McGuire with a poor takedown
enabling Stigu to counter with a crisp jab.
Mr Stigu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian McGuire.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stigu scores with a decent looking hook.
Stigu throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mr Stigu will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stigu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
and Stigu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stigu looks to land a combination but McGuire avoids it well.
Stigu misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stigu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stigu keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stigu managing to control the position.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Stigu keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McGuire swings for the body but Stigu moves out of range.
Stigu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stigu throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGuire misses with a hook to the body
and Stigu counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuire works the jab nicely.
Stigu connects with a crisp jab.
Mr Stigu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stigu throws a right hand that misses
and McGuire decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stigu's guard.
McGuire 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.
Stigu controls McGuire momentarily but McGuire frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stigu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGuire trying to control but Stigu is working from the bottom.
McGuire postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stigu is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McGuire, into his guard.
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.
McGuire has a closed guard, preventing Stigu from standing up.
Stigu is looking to advance position but McGuire has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
McGuire wants to control but Stigu has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stigu wants to improve his position but McGuire is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian McGuire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown but Stigu shows good takedown defense.
Stigu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stigu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stigu misses with a left hand
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stigu misses with a left hand
and McGuire counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McGuire.
McGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire looking to pass the guard.
Stigu pulls McGuire in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stigu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McGuire has Stigu in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stigu wants to stand but McGuire is controlling his posture from full guard.
McGuire is pulling down on Stigu's head to control his posture.
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.
Stigu gets to his feet - McGuire follows without any prompting.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stigu, as that shot connected.
Stigu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stigu.
McGuire misses with a takedown
and Stigu counters with a left to the body.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire walks into a straight right hand from Stigu.
Mr Stigu is winning the standup battle so far.
Stigu swings widly with a right hand
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
Stigu throws a sloppy body shot
and McGuire counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McGuire.
McGuire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stigu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGuire is looking to advance position but Stigu has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Stigu scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McGuire?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stigu throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Stigu is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McGuire can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McGuire keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McGuire is in a horrible position here. Stigu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stigu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGuire is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stigu throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Stigu is landing with some decent strikes but McGuire is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Stigu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stigu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mr Stigu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Victorio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victorio comes to the cage accompanied by Massive Attack - Angel. McQueen has chosen Edguy - Ministry of Saints as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jonny Victorio could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James McQueen's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonny Victorio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James McQueen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Victorio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McQueen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Victorio.
Victorio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McQueen was well out of range. Poor timing from Victorio.
McQueen misses with a takedown attempt
and Victorio counters with a nice right hand that sends McQueen toppling to the canvas! McQueen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Victorio finish him?!
It looks like James McQueen has been cut.
McQueen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Victorio scores with a counter punch that sends McQueen to the canvas! Victorio smells blood - he's punishing McQueen with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! McQueen has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Victorio!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Adamsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sabin Figaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figaro has chosen Prospect - Warrior as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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185 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Adamsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sabin Figaro!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamsky scoring well with a low kick there.
Adamsky needs to keep his hands up - Figaro had a free shot at his head there.
Figaro tries to bum rush Adamsky with a series of wild strikes but Adamsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A solid leg kick lands there for Adamsky.
A low kick from Adamsky misses
and Figaro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Adamsky.
Adamsky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adamsky swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Figaro jabs Adamsky to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Adamsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Figaro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Adamsky counters with a nice leg kick.
Adamsky throws a low kick but Figaro avoids it.
A low kick from Adamsky misses
and Figaro counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figaro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figaro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Adamsky throws a leg kick
and Figaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Figaro takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Figaro lands a nice shot to the body.
Adamsky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Figaro's sensitive parts.
Figaro fails to land the takedown.
Figaro misses with a left hand
and Adamsky counters with a good, hard body kick but Figaro shrugs it off.
Figaro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Adamsky rather than just go for the knockout.
Figaro misses with a jab to the body
and Adamsky counters with a series of strikes. Figaro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Figaro throws a lazy right hand but Adamsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adamsky thows a body shot but no joy.
Adamsky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adamsky throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figaro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adamsky buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Figaro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adamsky. Adamsky obviously looking to wear him down.
Figaro lands with a good body shot.
Figaro moves out of range as Adamsky throws a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Figaro.
Adamsky throws out a leg kick but Figaro moves out of range and Adamsky only half commits.
A jab from Figaro misses.
Figaro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adamsky counters with a slapping leg kick.
Adamsky takes a jab right on the kisser.
Figaro misses with a body punch
and Adamsky counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamsky throws a wild body kick that Figaro sees coming a mile off.
Figaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adamsky.
Figaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Figaro misses with a jab, cross combination.
A clash of legs there as Figaro blocks the low kick.
Adamsky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Figaro's sensitive parts.
A clash of legs there as Figaro blocks the low kick.
Adamsky walks into a stiff left hand from Figaro.
Adamsky chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adamsky thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Figaro if he has to take too many more of those.
Figaro looks gassed!
Adamsky lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Adamsky throws a series of punches but Figaro avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figaro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Adamsky.
Adamsky looks to land a body kick but Figaro moved away.
Adamsky defending well as Figaro loads up on a big left hand.
Adamsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Figaro.
Figaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adamsky.
Figaro checks a leg kick nicely.
Crunch! Adamsky slams his shin into Figaro's torso.
Adamsky connects with a high kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Adamsky.
Adamsky loads up on a big right hand but Figaro slips the punch.
Adamsky connects with a leg kick. Figaro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Adamsky dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Adamsky thows a leg kick but Figaro checks it
and Figaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Figaro misses the shot to the body.
Adamsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Figaro.
A combination from Adamsky does no damage.
Figaro thows a body shot but no joy.
Adamsky moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Figaro shoots in but no luck this time.
Figaro throws a right hand that misses
and Adamsky counters with a nice body kick.
Adamsky keeps Figaro at a distance using the push kick.
Adamsky pivots, looking for a leg kick but Figaro is out of range and Adamsky settles back down.
Adamsky takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Figaro is breathing heavily.
Figaro lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figaro misses the body punch
and Adamsky counters with a nice kick to the body.
Adamsky throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Adamsky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Figaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Adamsky is just out of range.
Figaro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Adamsky.
Adamsky thumps Figaro with a low kick.
Figaro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adamsky wants to slow Figaro down by chopping away at his legs.
Mike Adamsky is winning the standup battle so far.
Adamsky dips to his left and cracks Figaro with an uppercut!
Figaro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Adamsky counters with a nice body kick.
Adamsky tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adamsky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adamsky scores with a kick to the midsection.
Figaro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Adamsky.
Adamsky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Figaro's sensitive parts.
Adamsky throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adamsky lands a body shot.
Adamsky lands a leg kick that knocks Figaro off balance momentarily.
Adamsky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adamsky with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Figaro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Adamsky, right into the meat.
Mike Adamsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adamsky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Figaro.
Adamsky throws a head kick that Figaro semi-blocks.
It looks like Sabin Figaro has been cut.
Figaro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Adamsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adamsky throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adamsky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Figaro.
Figaro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Figaro wants to clinch but Adamsky slips to the side
and Adamsky counters with a low kick, right behind Figaro 's knee.
Adamsky throws a chopping leg kick but Figaro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Figaro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adamsky.
Figaro tries to clinch but Adamsky moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamsky throws a head kick that misses.
Adamsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Figaro moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Adamsky.
An inside leg kick lands from Adamsky.
Adamsky misses with a hook. Figaro ducked under it nicely.
Figaro moves out of range of the leg kick from Adamsky.
Adamsky throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Figaro blocks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Figaro misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Adamsky misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Adamsky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sabin Figaro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Adamsky stuffs the takedown.
Adamsky takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Figaro thows a body shot but no joy.
Figaro shoots in looking for a takedown but Adamsky manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Figaro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A shot to the body from Figaro misses
and Adamsky counters with a good low kick that Figaro was not able to check.
Figaro tries to clinch but Adamsky is having none of it.
Figaro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Adamsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Figaro is just out of range.
Adamsky misses with a kick to the body
and Figaro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Adamsky throws a sloppy body shot
and Figaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Figaro throws a right hand that misses
and Adamsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Adamsky.
Figaro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Figaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adamsky moves away.
Figaro misses with a jab to the body
and Adamsky counters with a head kick.
Figaro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Adamsky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Figaro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Figaro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Adamsky tries to work over Figaro's front leg with a kick but Figaro checks it.
Adamsky ducks under a wild hook from Figaro.
Figaro throws a big shot that misses.
Figaro takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Figaro throws a combination that misses
and Adamsky counters with a head kick.
Sabin Figaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figaro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Figaro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Figaro checks a leg kick.
Figaro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Adamsky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Adamsky misses with a head kick.
Adamsky attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Figaro might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Adamsky has got the better of the exchanges.
Adamsky tries to land a leg kick but Figaro saw it coming and moves away.
Adamsky throws a head kick that misses.
Adamsky takes a jab right on the kisser.
Figaro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adamsky at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figaro takes a swing at Adamsky's ribcage but misses.
Figaro misses with a right hand
and Adamsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Figaro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Figaro.
Adamsky defending well as Figaro loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Adamsky.
Adamsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Figaro can do to turn this around?
Adamsky slips a jab and a cross from Figaro.
Figaro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Figaro misses with a series of wild punches.
Figaro misses with a straight left.
Adamsky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figaro throws a poor cross that misses
and Adamsky counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Figaro throws a good cross that connects.
Adamsky throws a low kick but Figaro avoids it.
Adamsky tries to land a leg kick but Figaro saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick by Adamsky misses
and Figaro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Figaro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adamsky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Figaro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adamsky takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Figaro lands a lovely overhand right.
Figaro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adamsky.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sabin Figaro.
Well Adamsky has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Adamsky!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Veli Rokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Sokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sokka has chosen Black Sun Aeon - Core of Winter as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Antti Sokka was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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200 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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188 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veli Rokka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Sokka!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokka throws a jab when Rokka was well out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rokka enables Sokka to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rokka manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rokka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rokka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sokka on the ground.
Sokka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rokka looking to control.
Rokka pulls Sokka in close to prevent any damage.
Veli Rokka has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rokka misses with a leg kick
and Sokka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sokka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sokka avoiding damage as Rokka throws knees to the body.
Sokka jumps guard and drags Rokka to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sokka looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rokka wants to control from the top but Sokka keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokka looking for a triangle here. Rokka is fighting it but it looks tight! Sokka pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rokka is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Antti Sokka!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Zeldenthuis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Mutanaama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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179 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirk Zeldenthuis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Mutanaama!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeldenthuis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zeldenthuis is controlling the pace.
Zeldenthuis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mutanaama wants to control but Zeldenthuis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mutanaama won't allow Zeldenthuis to pass to mount.
Zeldenthuis passes to full mount!
Zeldenthuis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Zeldenthuis lands a big shot there that rocks Mutanaama but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mutanaama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutanaama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mutanaama tries to hold on but Zeldenthuis postures up.
Mutanaama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zeldenthuis lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mutanaama is looking to improve his position but Zeldenthuis isn't that keen on the idea.
Mutanaama is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mutanaama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeldenthuis working the ground and pound effectively.
Zeldenthuis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutanaama 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.
Mutanaama taking some punishment here, with Zeldenthuis in his half guard.
Zeldenthuis is working for a submission of some sort.
Zeldenthuis works his way into full mount!
Mutanaama gets back to half guard.
Zeldenthuis trying to mount his opponent but Mutanaama defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutanaama is refusing to be controlled, as Zeldenthuis sits in half guard.
Mutanaama wants to improve his position but Zeldenthuis is controlling well.
Zeldenthuis seems to be looking for submissions.
Zeldenthuis is trying to control the action in half guard but Mutanaama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mutanaama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zeldenthuis tries to free his leg and advance position but Mutanaama is retaining full guard.
Mutanaama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zeldenthuis defends well.
Zeldenthuis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zeldenthuis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mutanaama wants to sweep but no luck.
Zeldenthuis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zeldenthuis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mutanaama is trying to keep Zeldenthuis in close.
Mutanaama looking for a sweep. Not yet Mutanaama, not yet.
Zeldenthuis trying to control but Mutanaama is working from the bottom.
Zeldenthuis is really struggling to control Mutanaama but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Zeldenthuis dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mutanaama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mutanaama misses with a takedown
and Zeldenthuis counters with a nice leg kick.
Mutanaama misses with a takedown attempt
and Zeldenthuis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mutanaama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mutanaama avoids the head kick by Zeldenthuis.
Mutanaama doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zeldenthuis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dirk Zeldenthuis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Mutanaama.
Zeldenthuis scores with a hook to the body.
Zeldenthuis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zeldenthuis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mutanaama with a lazy takedown attempt
so Zeldenthuis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mutanaama is on top in guard.
Mutanaama wants to control from the top but Zeldenthuis keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis is trying to keep Mutanaama in close.
Mutanaama stopping the sweep attempt from Zeldenthuis.
Mutanaama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zeldenthuis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mutanaama throwing strikes from guard but Zeldenthuis blocks nicely.
Zeldenthuis pulls Mutanaama in close to his closed guard and prevents Mutanaama from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mutanaama postures up.
Mutanaama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mutanaama landing some decent shots from guard.
Dirk Zeldenthuis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mutanaama passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zeldenthuis is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mutanaama is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Mutanaama moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Zeldenthuis has worked his arm free - good work by Zeldenthuis!
Zeldenthuis is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutanaama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zeldenthuis, who protects the arm well.
Mutanaama working away.
Zeldenthuis managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mutanaama.
Mutanaama misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mutanaama taking a break here but Zeldenthuis is having none of it and regains half guard.
Mutanaama with the ground and pound but Zeldenthuis uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zeldenthuis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mutanaama is one step ahead there.
Mutanaama has gone for a leg lock! Zeldenthuis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mutanaama's guard.
Mutanaama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zeldenthuis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mutanaama wants to sweep here but Zeldenthuis controlling him for the moment.
Zeldenthuis wants to control from the top but Mutanaama keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Zeldenthuis dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mutanaama throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zeldenthuis was covering up waiting for the punch and Mutanaama finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mutanaama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zeldenthuis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mutanaama tries to free his leg and advance position but Zeldenthuis is retaining full guard.
Zeldenthuis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mutanaama trying to control but Zeldenthuis is working from the bottom.
Zeldenthuis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mutanaama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mutanaama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutanaama looking to pass the guard.
Mutanaama looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zeldenthuis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mutanaama.
Mutanaama trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeldenthuis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutanaama throws a strike but Zeldenthuis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mutanaama wants to sweep but no luck.
Mutanaama throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mutanaama keeping moving, preventing Zeldenthuis from controlling successfully.
Mutanaama looking for a sweep. Not yet Mutanaama, not yet.
Zeldenthuis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zeldenthuis works his way into side control.
Mutanaama wants to control but Zeldenthuis postures up.
Zeldenthuis is looking to take a break and control but Mutanaama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Zeldenthuis are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mutanaama is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Zeldenthuis lands a few punches from side control.
Zeldenthuis sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mutanaama is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mutanaama managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zeldenthuis.
Mutanaama is looking for a sweep.
Zeldenthuis is staying tight to Mutanaama's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mutanaama is not content to let Zeldenthuis control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutanaama controls the position for a moment.
Zeldenthuis trying to control the position but Mutanaama is working away.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mutanaama is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Zeldenthuis clearly takes 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.
Zeldenthuis clinches up with Mutanaama and pushes him back against the cage.
Zeldenthuis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zeldenthuis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mutanaama. That did some damage!
Mutanaama tries for a takedown but Zeldenthuis circles away easily
and Zeldenthuis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zeldenthuis passes into half guard.
Zeldenthuis content to control rather than advance.
Mutanaama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mutanaama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutanaama trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Mutanaama is squirming around, avoiding Zeldenthuis's attempts to control the action.
Mutanaama tries to lock up and control but Zeldenthuis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zeldenthuis unloading with bombs!
Mutanaama can't escape the position.
Zeldenthuis landing strikes, looking to finish!
Zeldenthuis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mutanaama is looking to escape.
BOOM! Zeldenthuis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutanaama is trying desperately to improve position.
Zeldenthuis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mutanaama?
Mutanaama slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zeldenthuis works his way into full mount!
Mutanaama is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Zeldenthuis tries to control but Mutanaama wriggling away.
Zeldenthuis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mutanaama can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Zeldenthuis avoids the attempt from Mutanaama to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis lands a heavy elbow.
Zeldenthuis controlling the pace for now.
Zeldenthuis has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mutanaama's face.
Zeldenthuis scoring with strikes but Mutanaama is staying in there.
Zeldenthuis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Zeldenthuis has hold of Mutanaama's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mutanaama manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mutanaama can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis with good strikes from the mount here!
Mutanaama sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutanaama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zeldenthuis pulls his head out easily.
Zeldenthuis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mutanaama keeps working.
Zeldenthuis works his way into full mount!
Zeldenthuis with the ground and pound from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeldenthuis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Zeldenthuis had his way with Pelle Mutanaama in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Zeldenthuis throws a wild body kick that Mutanaama sees coming a mile off.
Mutanaama with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zeldenthuis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mutanaama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mutanaama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mutanaama has momentary wrist control but Zeldenthuis slips an elbow through the middle.
Zeldenthuis looking to pass the guard.
Zeldenthuis is in close to Mutanaama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mutanaama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zeldenthuis defends it easily.
Zeldenthuis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mutanaama is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis trying to control but Mutanaama is working from the bottom.
Zeldenthuis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mutanaama keeping moving, preventing Zeldenthuis from controlling successfully.
Zeldenthuis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zeldenthuis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mutanaama rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Zeldenthuis's guard! Nice work there by Mutanaama!
Mutanaama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutanaama with a nice head shot there.
Mutanaama won't allow Zeldenthuis to sweep him here.
Mutanaama wants to pass the guard but Zeldenthuis is keeping the position.
Mutanaama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zeldenthuis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zeldenthuis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zeldenthuis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutanaama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mutanaama wants to control from the top but Zeldenthuis keeps moving.
Zeldenthuis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mutanaama can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mutanaama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mutanaama is pushing down on Zeldenthuis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zeldenthuis is fighting to maintain full guard but Mutanaama has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zeldenthuis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zeldenthuis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mutanaama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Zeldenthuis keeping moving, preventing Mutanaama from controlling successfully.
Dirk Zeldenthuis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zeldenthuis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mutanaama is one step ahead there.
Mutanaama throwing strikes from guard but Zeldenthuis blocks nicely.
Pelle Mutanaama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mutanaama lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zeldenthuis controlling Mutanaama's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Zeldenthuis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zeldenthuis 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Zeldenthuis!
Dirk Zeldenthuis retains his welterweight title!
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