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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Dede (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Alban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dede comes into the arena with Supercharger - Cars & Girls (D-Nox & Beckers RMX) blaring out of the sound system. David Dede has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Dede! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dr Alban! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dede with a poor takedown enabling Alban to counter with a crisp jab. Dede takes one on the chin but seems OK.
David Dede seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dede shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Dede with a lazy takedown attempt and Alban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dede closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alban to the mat! Alban manages to get full guard. Dede wants to pass the guard but Alban is keeping the position. Alban is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Alban is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Alban is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Well, if Alban is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dede is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dede makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dede. Alban controlling from the top position. Dede looking to control.
Dede wants to hit a switch here but Alban passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dede there! Alban punishing his opponent with strikes. Alban landing punches. Alban avoids the attempt from Dede to control. Alban controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dede is trying desperately to improve position. Dede is working hard here to advance position. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Alban cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dede is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Alban postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Dede out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Alban goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dr Alban!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dingdown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jasper Stride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Dingdown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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192 cm
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Dingdown! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jasper Stride! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Donk. Stride catches Dingdown right on the button with a cross. Dingdown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stride manages to avoid it. Stride is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Donk. Stride catches Dingdown right on the button with a cross. Dingdown clinches up with Stride and pushes him back against the cage. Stride is trying to break free. Stride breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dingdown moves into range and clinches up with Stride. Dingdown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice jab there from Stride. Nice defenses there by Stride. Stride throws a series of punches but Dingdown moves out of range. Stride misses with a body punch
and Dingdown counters with a two punch combo. Dingdown takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stride lands with an overhand left. Dingdown with a nice cross.
Stride is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Stride throws an overhand right that lands on Dingdown's shoulder, as Dingdown tries to avoid the shot. Stride is still on wobbly legs! Can Dingdown finish him? Stride steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dingdown. Stride throws an off balance right hand
and Dingdown scores with a counter punch that sends Stride to the canvas! Dingdown smells blood - he's punishing Stride with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Stride has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Dingdown!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kushin Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johansson comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Man - Black Sabbath. Mikael Johansson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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166 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Very strong |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Johansson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kushin Takahashi! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Takahashi misses with a takedown attempt and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut. Kushin Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A slapping leg kick lands for Johansson.
Johansson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takahashi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Takahashi with a lazy takedown attempt and Johansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Takahashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Johansson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Takahashi is rocked! Johansson throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it. Johansson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Takahashi's calf. Johansson scores with a nice body kick.
Takahashi looks gassed! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Takahashi with a poor takedown and Johansson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Mikael Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kushin Takahashi. Johansson lands a nice hook to Takahashi's body. Takahashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Takahashi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johansson connects with a jab. Johansson lands a leg kick that knocks Takahashi off balance momentarily. Johansson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johansson cracks Takahashi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Johansson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Takahashi to stand back up! Takahashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Johansson finish him? Johansson scores with a push kick. Johansson connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Takahashi to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Johansson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mikael Johansson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Meodread Magas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermaine Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magas comes to the cage accompanied by Europe - The Final Countdown. Robinson has chosen Madness - Our House as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Meodread Magas has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Meodread Magas seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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200 lbs
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203 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Meodread Magas! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jermaine Robinson! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Magas swings and misses with a shot to the body and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Meodread Magas has been cut. Magas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Magas throws a right hand that misses
and Robinson counters with a right hand that sends Magas tumbling to the canvas! Can Robinson finish him? He dives into Magas's guard looking to do just that!
Magas is rocked! Robinson stops Magas from standing up. Oh Magas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Robinson wants to get up but he can't break Magas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Magas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Magas seems to have got his legs back now. Robinson pushes down on Magas's leg and manages to get into half guard. Robinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Robinson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Robinson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Magas is looking to escape. Robinson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Magas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Robinson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Robinson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Robinson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Robinson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Magas defending well though. Robinson is looking to advance position but Magas won't allow it. Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magas keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Magas won't allow Robinson to pass to mount. Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Magas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Robinson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Magas kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Robinson slips a nice elbow through Magas's hands, connecting with Magas's forehead. Magas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Robinson. Robinson trying to mount his opponent but Magas defends it. Robinson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Robinson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Robinson is keen to just control but Magas is a slippery customer. Robinson throwing shots but Magas is blocking nicely. Robinson trying to pass the guard but Magas defending well. Magas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Robinson. Robinson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Magas is breathing heavily. Robinson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Robinson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Robinson is trying to control. Magas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Robinson is looking to advance position but Magas won't allow it. Robinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Robinson trying to control the action but Magas is working from the bottom. Robinson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Robinson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Magas has worked his arm free - good work by Magas!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Robinson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Meodread Magas's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Magas throws a right and a left that Robinson avoids nicely. Magas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Robinson counters with a nice uppercut. Magas misses with a hook
and Robinson counters with a straight right hand. Magas throws a lazy uppercut
and Robinson counters with a nice uppercut. Magas throws an off balance right hand
and Robinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Magas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Robinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Magas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Robinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Meodread Magas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Magas swings widly with a right hand
enabling Robinson to counter with a crisp jab. Robinson connects with a crisp jab. Magas misses with an uppercut
and Robinson counters by moving into the clinch. Magas tries to circle away but Robinson has him pinned against the cage. Robinson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Magas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Magas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Magas swings and misses with a shot to the body and Robinson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Robinson. Robinson has Magas pressed against the cage, preventing Magas from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Robinson trying to stall but Magas improves his position.
Magas wants to break free but Robinson has control.
Robinson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robinson wants a takedown.
Meodread Magas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermaine Robinson. Magas struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Magas is trying to break the clinch but Robinson has him pressed against the cage. Magas tries to break free but Robinson pushes him back against the cage. Robinson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Robinson has picked Magas up - he's going for a ride! Robinson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Robinson slows the pace down in half guard. Magas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Magas is trying to stand up here but Robinson is controlling him well. Robinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Robinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Robinson seems to be looking for submissions.
Robinson is looking to advance position but Magas won't allow it. Magas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Magas pushes Robinson off looking to stand but Robinson dives back in and keeps control.
Robinson slows the pace down in half guard. Magas is looking to escape. Robinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Magas is refusing to be controlled, as Robinson sits in half 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. Robinson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Robinson not landing any meaningful shots this time. Robinson throwing shots but Magas is blocking nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Meodread Magas's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Magas throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range. Magas misses with a hook
and Robinson counters with a flying knee. Nice. Magas swings and misses with a shot to the body and Robinson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Magas! Robinson dominating with strikes here. Robinson trying to control but Magas is having none of it. Robinson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Magas turns into him and now he's in Robinson's guard.
Robinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magas defends it easily. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Magas gets to his feet - Robinson follows without any prompting. Meodread Magas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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. Magas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Robinson counters with a single leg into guard. Magas didn't expect that. Robinson stops Magas from standing up. Robinson stands up and waves to Magas to follow him. Robinson misses with a wild combination.
Magas scores with a nice right hand.
Magas misses with an uppercut
and Robinson counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Robinson manages to break the clinch.
Magas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Magas throws a right hand that misses
and Robinson counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Magas misses with a double jab
and Robinson moves into the clinch. Magas presses Robinson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Magas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Magas misses with a right hand and Robinson counters with a single leg into guard. Magas didn't expect that. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robinson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Robinson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Robinson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Robinson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Robinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Robinson passes Magas's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Jermaine Robinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Robinson is looking to advance position but Magas won't allow it. Magas is trying to stand up here but Robinson is controlling him well. Robinson is figuring out what he wants to do next. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight! Jermaine Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Robinson 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 27:30 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jermaine Robinson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Dashoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ajo Koira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ajo Koira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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197 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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Dashoo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ajo Koira! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dashoo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Koira lands a head shot. Dashoo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koira. Koira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dashoo. Dashoo circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Dashoo misses with a body shot
and Koira counters with a right hand to the body. Dashoo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koira slips under a jab. Koira slips under a jab from Dashoo. Koira cracks Dashoo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A cross from Koira lands. Koira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Nice body punch from Koira - that landed with a thud.
Koira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koira. A short right hand to the side of the head by Koira. Koira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Koira gets underhooks to prevent Dashoo's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koira. Koira lands with a right to the head. Koira lands a nice uppercut. Dashoo tries to circle away but Koira has him pinned against the cage. Dashoo jumps guard but Koira stands there with Dashoo around his waist. Dashoo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Koira as the two fighters clinch.
Koira lands a right hand. Dashoo misses with a short punch on the inside. Dashoo takes a shot to the head. Koira gets underhooks to prevent Dashoo's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Dashoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Koira presses Dashoo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Dashoo is breathing heavily. Koira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dashoo misses with a leg kick and Koira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jab by Koira. Koira lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Dashoo throws a looping overhand right but Koira ducks down to avoid it. Koira moves into the clinch successfully.
Koira presses Dashoo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Koira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dashoo. Koira is leaning against Dashoo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Koira is leaning against Dashoo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Koira working some nice short punches in the clinch. Good body shot from Koira.
Koira scores with a shot to the side of Dashoo's head. Dashoo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Koira lands with a left to the head. Koira has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. A shot in the inside from Koira.
Dashoo is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Koira lands a big right hand that drops Dashoo! The killer instinct kicks in and Koira finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Koira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ajo Koira!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Plumpman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mocha Latte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Latte is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Vauvan teko homma. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Plumpman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mocha Latte! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Plumpman throws a shot to the body.
Plumpman throws out a loose jab but Latte uses good head movement to avoid it. Plumpman throws a looping overhand right but Latte ducks down to avoid it. A punch combination from Plumpman misses. Plumpman misses with a body shot
and Latte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Plumpman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Latte was well out of range. Poor timing from Plumpman. Plumpman misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Latte!
Latte decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Plumpman tries to roll over but Latte keeps him under control. Plumpman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Latte's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Latte's back! Plumpman not allowing Latte to control his hands. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Plumpman's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's one minute gone in the round. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kalle Plumpman wasn't doing enough on the ground. Plumpman throws a right hand that Latte ducks under and follows up with a left that Latte also avoids with ease. Latte tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Plumpman swivels and escapes. Latte has Plumpman up against the cage in a clinch.
Plumpman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Latte up against the cage. Latte lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Latte is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Plumpman defends it well. Plumpman is controlling Latte's position as best he can from this difficult position. Plumpman tries to get to full guard but Latte has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Latte wants to free his trapped foot but Plumpman is holding on for dear life with his legs. Plumpman is trying to get back to full guard. Latte not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Plumpman trying to hold on to Latte's head to control him but Latte postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kalle Plumpman just wasn't active enough. Plumpman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Plumpman misses with a body shot
and Latte counters with a nice double leg into side control. Plumpman won't be happy with that. Latte working away. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Plumpman seems a little lost for a moment, as Latte dominates the positioning. Plumpman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Latte's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Latte missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Plumpman is trying to maintain the position but Latte is very close to passing his half guard. Latte seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Plumpman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Latte is thwarting Plumpman's attempts to control the position. Latte is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Plumpman sees it coming and defends easily. Plumpman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Latte is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Plumpman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Latte stops Plumpman from getting back to his feet.
Plumpman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Latte is working away from the top position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kalle Plumpman wasn't doing enough on the ground. Latte drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Plumpman holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage. Plumpman tries to get back to half guard but can't. Latte tries for a kimura but Plumpman is defending well. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Latte is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Plumpman has escaped the position, nice work there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mocha Latte dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Latte tries for a takedown but Plumpman circles away easily and Plumpman counters with a nice uppercut. Nice takedown defense from Plumpman. No joy for Latte on that attempt. Kalle Plumpman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Plumpman clobbers Latte with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Plumpman looks to land a combination but Latte avoids it well. Plumpman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Plumpman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Latte at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action! Oooooh!!! Plumpman has knocked Latte down with a huge combo! Plumpman steps away and waves a wobbly Latte back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Mocha Latte has been cut. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A combination from Plumpman does no damage. Plumpman lands a right hook to the body.
Plumpman jabs at Latte's body. Latte avoids the body shot from Plumpman.
Plumpman throws a right hand that Latte ducks under and follows up with a left that Latte also avoids with ease. Some wild striking there from Plumpman.
Latte's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Plumpman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Latte scrambles back to his feet. Plumpman closes the distance and lands a one-two. Plumpman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Plumpman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Latte counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Latte.
That's one minute gone in the round. Plumpman has Latte pulled in close to control his posture. Plumpman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Latte! Plumpman controlling his opponent. Plumpman trying to control but he's not successful this time. Plumpman is really struggling to control Latte but he's trying to hold on to the position. Plumpman content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mocha Latte has got the better of the ground game so far. Latte is working to get back to half guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Kalle Plumpman wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Latte has his takedown stuffed and Plumpman counters with a straight right hand. Kalle Plumpman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mocha Latte. Plumpman lands a body shot.
Plumpman throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Plumpman throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Plumpman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Latte. Plumpman takes a swing at Latte's ribcage but misses. Latte shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Plumpman pinned against the cage. Plumpman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Plumpman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Plumpman throws a series of punches but Latte moves out of range. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Plumpman. Plumpman throws a jab when Latte was well out of range. Plumpman fails to land with a series of punches.
Latte tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Plumpman swivels and escapes. Plumpman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Plumpman throws a right and a left that both miss. Plumpman throws a shot to the body.
No joy there for Plumpman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Plumpman tries to bum rush Latte with a series of wild strikes but Latte uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Plumpman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Latte with a lazy takedown attempt and Plumpman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Plumpman misses with a double jab.
Latte drives through with a takedown into guard. Plumpman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Plumpman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Latte is one step ahead there. Latte makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Plumpman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Plumpman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Latte is looking to escape. Plumpman looking to control and managing it successfully. Plumpman trying to control but he's not successful this time. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Latte wants to hold on but Plumpman pushes him away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Plumpman dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Mocha Latte's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Latte closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Plumpman is trying to improve his position. Plumpman defending against the ground and pound. Plumpman is looking for a sweep. Plumpman tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Plumpman tries to buck Latte off but he can't manage it. Plumpman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Latte throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Plumpman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Plumpman tries to hold on but Latte postures up. Latte dominating with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Plumpman can't escape the position.
Plumpman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Latte. Plumpman suckers Latte into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Plumpman is now in Latte's guard!
Latte wants to sweep here but Plumpman controlling him for the moment. Plumpman trying to control the position from guard on top but Latte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Latte tries to land a sweep but no joy. Plumpman wants to control from the top but Latte keeps moving. Plumpman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Plumpman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Plumpman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kalle Plumpman wasn't doing enough on the ground. Latte staying out of range there. Latte looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Plumpman looks to score with a jab to the body but Latte is just out of range. Plumpman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Latte.
Plumpman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Latte.
No joy there for Plumpman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Plumpman. Latte closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Plumpman quickly recovers to half guard. Latte prevents Plumpman from improving his position. Plumpman wants to control but Latte is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Plumpman wants to improve his position but Latte is controlling well.
Plumpman trying to control but Latte postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Latte is looking to advance position but Plumpman won't allow it. Latte prevents Plumpman from improving his position. Plumpman trying to hold on to Latte's head to control him but Latte postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kalle Plumpman wasn't doing enough on the ground. Plumpman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Latte has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Plumpman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Latte.
Plumpman is pressed up against the cage. Latte has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Plumpman down to the mat. Plumpman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Kalle Plumpman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mocha Latte. The fighters circle momentarily. Plumpman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Plumpman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Latte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Plumpman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Latte counters with a nice double leg into side control. Plumpman won't be happy with that. Latte wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Plumpman, who protects the arm well. Latte working away. Plumpman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Latte's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Plumpman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Plumpman.
And that's the end of the fight! Mocha Latte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Latte has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mocha Latte!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Baller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzi's entrance music is I Will Kill You. 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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278 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Uzi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Baller! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Uzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Baller dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Uzi wants to slow Baller down by chopping away at his legs. Uzi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Uzi blocks a jab. Uzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baller. Baller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Paul Baller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Baller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baller looks gassed! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Uzi delivers a nice body kick. Uzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Uzi lands a big head kick that sends Baller tumbling to the mat! Uzi takes a step backwards and waves Baller back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Paul Baller has been cut. Baller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Uzi loads up on a big right hand but Baller slips the punch. Baller takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Uzi 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Uzi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baller. A leg kick checked by Baller. Uzi lands a slapping body shot.
Uzi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Uzi looks to land a body kick but Baller moved away. Uzi swings away with a leg kick that misses. Sloppy strikes from Baller. Those never looked like landing. Uzi lands a leg kick that knocks Baller off balance momentarily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Baller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baller blocks a head kick by Uzi.
Uzi throws a right and a left that both miss. Uzi tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Uzi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Uzi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Baller fails in his attempt to clinch. Baller wants to clinch. Baller scores with a decent looking hook. Both fighters circling a little - Baller finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Baller ducks under a wild hook from Uzi. Uzi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Baller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Baller works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Uzi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Baller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Uzi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Sloppy strikes from Baller. Those never looked like landing. Baller loads up on a big right hand but Uzi slips the punch. A left lands for Baller. Baller misses with a right hand and Uzi counters with an inside leg kick. Baller ducks under a wild hook from Uzi. Uzi throws a sloppy head kick and Baller moves out of range easily. Baller might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Uzi misses with a looping left. Baller lands a glancing blow to the side of Uzi's head. Uzi avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Baller tries to clinch there but Uzi circles away.
Uzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baller.
A nice inside leg kick there by Uzi. That's going to slow Baller down. Uzi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Baller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uzi. Uzi cracks the inside of Baller's front leg. 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! Baller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Uzi can pounce on him.
Uzi swinging wildly here.
Uzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Uzi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Uzi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Uzi dominated that round. The cut man is working on Paul Baller's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Baller checks a low kick from Uzi. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Baller might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Uzi has got the better of the exchanges. Uzi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Uzi misses with the body kick and Baller counters with a lovely straight right hand! Baller looks to throw the jab but Uzi is out of range. Baller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Baller misses with a double jab.
Baller checks the leg kick. Baller is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Uzi throws a leg kick but Baller sees it coming and moves out of range. Baller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. The fighters circle momentarily. Baller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Kalle Uzi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Baller throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Baller throws a sloppy head kick and Uzi moves out of range easily. Uzi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A low kick from Uzi misses and Baller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Uzi thinking. Baller is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Uzi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Uzi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baller can do to turn this around? Uzi cracks the inside of Baller's front leg. Baller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Uzi connects with a body shot. Uzi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baller circles away quickly and effectively. Uzi avoids a kick to the body.
Baller ducks under a wild hook from Uzi. Uzi keeps the fight on the outside. Baller is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Uzi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Uzi thows a body kick. Baller tries to catch it but that hurt him. Uzi misses the jab. A nice inside leg kick there by Uzi. That's going to slow Baller down.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Baller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uzi.
Uzi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baller. Baller scores with a jab to the head.
Baller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Uzi swings widly with a right hand
and Baller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kalle Uzi is winning the standup battle so far. Uzi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Baller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Baller lands a glancing blow to the side of Uzi's head. Baller throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Baller checks a leg kick. Baller throws a jab but it's blocked by Uzi.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Uzi throws a front kick aimed at Baller's knee but Baller avoids it well. Uzi throws a front kick aimed at Baller's knee but Baller avoids it well. Uzi throws a leg kick and Baller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Uzi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Baller's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Baller throws a right hand that Uzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Uzi also avoids with ease. Uzi on the wrong end of a nice jab. Baller throws a right hand that misses
and Uzi counters with a three punch combo that has Baller backing up. Baller nods at Uzi to acknowledge the strikes. Baller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Uzi in his tracks. A slapping leg kick lands for Uzi.
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! Baller tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Uzi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Baller is out of range and Uzi settles back down. Uzi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baller is out of range. Uzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Baller instigates a clinch. Baller misses with a body punch.
A short left from Baller. Baller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baller stalling in the clinch but Uzi improves position. Baller pushes Uzi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Baller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uzi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Baller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Uzi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Baller misses with a double jab
and Uzi counters with an inside leg kick. Sloppy strikes from Uzi. Those never looked like landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Uzi dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Paul Baller's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Uzi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Uzi throws a jab but it's blocked by Baller. Uzi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baller tries to clinch up but Uzi circles away and keeps his distance. Baller blocks a leg kick. Uzi misses with a right hand and Uzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A left lands for Baller. Baller checks a low kick from Uzi. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Uzi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baller. Baller checks the leg kick. Uzi misses with a hook
and Baller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Uzi thinking. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Uzi throws a low kick, looking for Baller's leg but Baller calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Uzi throws a leg kick but Baller checks it. Uzi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Uzi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Uzi scrambles back to his feet. Baller scores with a hook. Baller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Uzi misses with a leg kick and Baller counters with a stiff right hand. Uzi throws a leg kick but Baller sees it coming and moves out of range. Uzi throws an off balance right hand
and Baller counters with a straight right hand. Baller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uzi.
Baller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Uzi blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Baller.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A head punch blocked on the inside by Uzi. Uzi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Baller has Uzi pressed against the cage.
Baller cracks Uzi with a nice body shot. Baller avoiding damage.
Baller receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Baller has a couple of punches blocked by Uzi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baller. Baller misses with a body punch.
Baller lands on the inside with an uppercut. Baller is working Uzi over against the cage. Baller lands a right hand. Baller misses with a punch to the body.
Baller misses with a punch to the body.
Baller working aggressively here.
Baller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baller tries to work over Uzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Baller's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Baller continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. Baller has a couple of punches blocked by Uzi.
Uzi trying to stall but Baller improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uzi. Baller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uzi is looking to break free of the clinch but Baller has double underhooks. Baller throws a punch but it's blocked by Uzi. Baller is trying to stall.
Uzi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Baller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uzi's efforts to push away. Baller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uzi. Baller scores with a hook to the body. Baller misses with a body punch.
Baller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baller lands a hook that snaps the head of Uzi backwards. Paul Baller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Baller working aggressively here.
Baller misses with a short punch on the inside. Baller throws a head punch that misses. A short body shot lands from Baller as the two fighters clinch.
Baller taking a breather. Baller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Baller is leaning against Uzi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Uzi wants to get back to striking at distance but Baller won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight! Paul Baller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Uzi 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Uzi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimmuriel Oblodra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimmuriel Oblodra! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Conan Jones! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Oblodra shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control! Jones is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Oblodra has just dragged him back down to the mat. Jones is looking to reverse the position. Oblodra tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Oblodra swings around for an armbar but Jones sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Oblodra's guard. Oblodra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Oblodra working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Oblodra has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oblodra had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Oblodra trying to control the position.
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Oblodra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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. Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Oblodra looking for a sweep. Not yet Oblodra, not yet. Oblodra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Oblodra manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Oblodra thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones really wants to buck Oblodra off and get back to his feet. Oblodra trying to control but he's not successful this time. Oblodra pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Oblodra working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Jones slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Oblodra is controlling him
Oblodra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head. Oblodra wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Oblodra thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Jones is not content to let Oblodra control the position. Oblodra is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones! Oblodra throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jones is trying to stand up. Oblodra throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jones because Oblodra loaded up on that one. Oblodra dominating with strikes here. A nice elbow there by Oblodra. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmuriel Oblodra dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Oblodra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A shot to the body from Jones misses and Oblodra counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Oblodra. Oblodra tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard. Oblodra won't allow Jones to sweep him here. Oblodra is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Oblodra controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself. Oblodra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Oblodra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oblodra lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones! Jones wants to hold on but Oblodra pushes him away. Oblodra goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jones turns into him and now he's in Oblodra's guard.
Oblodra is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Oblodra is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Oblodra is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Oblodra trying to control but he's not successful this time. Oblodra looking to ground and pound but Jones is blocking nicely. Oblodra sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Jones is in a horrible position here. Oblodra smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Oblodra lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oblodra breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow. Oblodra lands a big elbow. Oblodra lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. 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! Oblodra lands a big shot to the head and Jones winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kimmuriel Oblodra! Kimmuriel Oblodra is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Teppo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Teppo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jaakko Teppo - Hilma ja Onni. The crowd seem to be enjoying Xocoyotzin's choice of entrance music: Eminem - Till I Collapse. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Teppo! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Xocoyotzin throws a head kick but Teppo moves out of range.
Teppo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xocoyotzin moves away. Xocoyotzin looks for the body kick but Teppo saw that one coming. Horrible takedown by Xocoyotzin or perhaps it was just good defense by Teppo which made him look bad. Xocoyotzin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teppo manages to avoid it. Teppo misses with a body shot.
Xocoyotzin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Xocoyotzin pushes Teppo up against the cage in a clinch. Teppo lands on the inside with an uppercut. Teppo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Teppo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Teppo moves into the clinch. Xocoyotzin connects with a knee to the head.
Xocoyotzin is trying to break the clinch but Teppo has him pressed against the cage. Teppo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Xocoyotzin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Teppo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Xocoyotzin pulls guard effortlessly. Teppo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Xocoyotzin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Teppo has managed to get both his arms back between Xocoyotzin's legs - danger averted. Teppo stopping the sweep attempt from Xocoyotzin.
That's one minute gone in the round. Xocoyotzin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Teppo has passed into side control.
Teppo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xocoyotzin keeps working. Xocoyotzin tries to buck Teppo off but Teppo is having none of it. Xocoyotzin keeping his opponent close. Xocoyotzin gets back to half guard.
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. Teppo prevents Xocoyotzin from improving his position. Teppo wants to get back to his feet.
Xocoyotzin wants to control the action here but instead Teppo manages to pass to full mount! Teppo wants to control the pace but Xocoyotzin is squirming around nicely. Xocoyotzin tries to lock up and control but Teppo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Teppo trying to control but he's not successful this time. Xocoyotzin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Xocoyotzin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Xocoyotzin is pressing down on Teppo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Xocoyotzin is trying to control the position but Teppo postures up. Teppo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Teppo tries to free his leg and advance position but Xocoyotzin is retaining full guard. Xocoyotzin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Teppo defends well. Xocoyotzin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Xocoyotzin wants to take a breather but Teppo is having none of it. Xocoyotzin tries to pass to full mount but Teppo defends it. Teppo wants to control but Xocoyotzin is keeping busy and won't allow it. Teppo is defending against the submission attempts here by Xocoyotzin.
Teppo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Teppo tries to get out of the position. Teppo gets back to full guard.
Xocoyotzin looking to pass the guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Xocoyotzin throws a body kick that misses. A solid body kick from Xocoyotzin. Xocoyotzin goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Xocoyotzin throws a sloppy head kick and Teppo counters into the clinch. Nicely done. A short body shot lands from Teppo as the two fighters clinch.
Xocoyotzin pushes Teppo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Teppo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Xocoyotzin's efforts to push away. Xocoyotzin presses Teppo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Xocoyotzin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Teppo has him pressed against the cage. Teppo lands a right hand. Xocoyotzin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Teppo.
Xocoyotzin controlling the action here for a moment.
Xocoyotzin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Teppo blocks the body kick.
Teppo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xocoyotzin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Xocoyotzin gets off balance looking for a body kick and Teppo counters with a right hand to the body. Teppo lands a head shot. Xocoyotzin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Teppo lands with a nice body punch. Teppo tests Xocoyotzin's chin there with a solid looking shot. Teppo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Xocoyotzin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Xocoyotzin delivers a nice body kick. Xocoyotzin looks to clinch and Teppo counters with a right hand to the body. Teppo moves out of range as Xocoyotzin throws a body kick.
Xocoyotzin shoots in but no luck this time. Xocoyotzin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Teppo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Xocoyotzin is breathing heavily. Xocoyotzin wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Xocoyotzin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Danga de danga de dang - Teppo scores with a four punch combination! 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! Xocoyotzin thows a leg kick but Teppo checks it enabling Teppo to counter with a crisp jab. Xocoyotzin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Jaakko Teppo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin. Teppo misses with a few strikes there.
Teppo moves into range and clinches up with Xocoyotzin. Xocoyotzin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Teppo smiles and moves away.
Xocoyotzin avoids the body shot from Teppo.
Teppo lands with a shot to the body. Teppo misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Xocoyotzin tries to clinch up but Teppo circles away and keeps his distance. Teppo cracks Xocoyotzin with a right hand to the side of the head. Xocoyotzin misses with a takedown attempt - Teppo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. A low kick from Xocoyotzin is predictable there and Teppo counters with a lovely straight right hand! Teppo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xocoyotzin lands a head kick!
Teppo defending well as Xocoyotzin loads up on a big left hand. Xocoyotzin wants to clinch up but Teppo keeps it at a distance. Xocoyotzin lands a high kick!
Teppo with a nice cross. Xocoyotzin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Teppo. Xocoyotzin moves into the clinch successfully.
Xocoyotzin lands a good knee to the midsection. Teppo won't want to take too many of those. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Xocoyotzin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Xocoyotzin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Teppo smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Xocoyotzin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Teppo moves out of range of the body kick. Teppo cracks Xocoyotzin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Xocoyotzin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xocoyotzin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Teppo cracks Xocoyotzin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Teppo punishes Xocoyotzin's body with a nice straight punch. Xocoyotzin throws a lazy head kick and Teppo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Xocoyotzin thinking. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Teppo swings for the body but Xocoyotzin moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Teppo blocks the low kick. A head kick misses from Xocoyotzin. Teppo thows a body shot but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Teppo dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Teppo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Teppo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xocoyotzin swats him away and circles back towards the center. Xocoyotzin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Xocoyotzin misses with a head kick.
Teppo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xocoyotzin manages to avoid it. Xocoyotzin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Xocoyotzin throws a sloppy head kick and Teppo moves out of range easily. Teppo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xocoyotzin swats him away and circles back towards the center. Teppo misses with an uppercut. Xocoyotzin saw that one coming. Teppo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Xocoyotzin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Teppo misses with a hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xocoyotzin takes one to the side of the head.
Teppo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Xocoyotzin avoids the body shot from Teppo.
Xocoyotzin throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Teppo counters with a nice uppercut. Xocoyotzin throws a series of punches but Teppo moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Teppo is looking to clinch. Teppo scores with a jab. Xocoyotzin acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Xocoyotzin lands with a hook. Teppo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Teppo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xocoyotzin.
Teppo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Xocoyotzin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Teppo paws at him with a jab and circles away. Xocoyotzin throws a leg kick and Teppo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Xocoyotzin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Teppo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. A head kick by Xocoyotzin misses and Teppo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Xocoyotzin throws a body kick the misses and Teppo counters by clinching up. Xocoyotzin swings wildly with an uppercut but Teppo uses good head movement to avoid it. Xocoyotzin misses with a knee strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Teppo.
Xocoyotzin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A right hand to the body from Teppo.
Teppo lands a body punch in the clinch. Teppo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Teppo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Teppo lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Teppo is working Xocoyotzin over against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Teppo. Xocoyotzin tries to pull guard but Teppo won't allow it.
Teppo lands a body punch. Teppo lands a shot to the body. Teppo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Xocoyotzin. A nice left hand lands by Teppo.
Teppo lands with a short shot to the head. Teppo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Teppo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xocoyotzin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Teppo lands a really nice looking cross but Xocoyotzin seems unphased.
Xocoyotzin shoots in looking for a takedown but Teppo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Xocoyotzin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Jaakko Teppo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin. Teppo throws a shot to the body.
Teppo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xocoyotzin moves away. Teppo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xocoyotzin moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Teppo tries to clinch there but Xocoyotzin circles away.
Teppo loads up on a big right hand but Xocoyotzin slips the punch. Xocoyotzin misses with a kick to the body and Teppo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Xocoyotzin swats away the attempt to clinch by Teppo. Xocoyotzin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Xocoyotzin has managed to clinch.
Xocoyotzin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Teppo tries to throw a body punch but Xocoyotzin avoids it by throwing Teppo back against the cage. Xocoyotzin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Teppo is looking to control Xocoyotzin's arms but Xocoyotzin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Teppo has his back to the cage. A short body shot lands from Teppo as the two fighters clinch.
Xocoyotzin missing with knees to the body.
Teppo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Teppo effectively controlling the action here. Teppo lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Teppo lands a nice shot to the body. Teppo works on Xocoyotzin's body with a couple of short punches. Teppo stalls. Teppo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xocoyotzins head. Teppo digs a right hand into Xocoyotzin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Xocoyotzin's gas tank. Jaakko Teppo has scored more points in the clinch so far. Teppo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xocoyotzin backwards. Teppo breaks from the clinch.
Xocoyotzin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Teppo counters by moving into the clinch. Teppo presses Xocoyotzin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Teppo lands a shot to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Teppo is leaning against Xocoyotzin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Xocoyotzin fails to pull guard.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Teppo scores with a hook to the body. Xocoyotzin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Xocoyotzin takes one to the chin there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Teppo clearly takes that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Teppo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xocoyotzin moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Nice shot lands for Teppo. Xocoyotzin lands with a kick to the temple. Teppo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Teppo misses with a left hand and Xocoyotzin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Teppo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Xocoyotzin. That one must have hurt. Xocoyotzin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xocoyotzin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Teppo is out of range and Xocoyotzin settles back down. Xocoyotzin is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Xocoyotzin tries to work over Teppo's front leg with a kick but Teppo checks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No luck for Xocoyotzin with that takedown attempt. Xocoyotzin needs to keep his hands up - Teppo had a free shot at his head there. Xocoyotzin keeps the fight on the outside. Xocoyotzin wants to clinch up but Teppo keeps it at a distance. Jaakko Teppo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Teppo throws out a loose jab but Xocoyotzin uses good head movement to avoid it. Teppo throws an overhand right that lands on Xocoyotzin's shoulder, as Xocoyotzin tries to avoid the shot. Teppo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teppo clinches up with Xocoyotzin and pushes him back against the cage. Teppo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Xocoyotzin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Xocoyotzin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Teppo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xocoyotzin's elbow. Teppo lands with a left to the head. Teppo stalls. Xocoyotzin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Teppo just stands there and leans against the cage. Jaakko Teppo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin. A nice right hand lands inside from Teppo. Teppo lands with a short shot to the head. Xocoyotzin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Teppo works on Xocoyotzin's body with a couple of short punches. Xocoyotzin cracks Teppo with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Teppo tries a body shot but Xocoyotzin blocks it.
A body shot lands from Teppo.
A hook to the body from Teppo.
Teppo breaks from the clinch.
Teppo scores with a jab. Xocoyotzin acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Teppo lands a right hook to the body.
Teppo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Xocoyotzin's head. A jab from Teppo finds it's way through Xocoyotzin's defenses. Teppo checks the leg kick. Xocoyotzin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Teppo blocks the body kick.
Teppo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Xocoyotzin needs to keep his hands up - Teppo had a free shot at his head there. Teppo closes the distance and clinches. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A hook to the body from Teppo.
Xocoyotzin breaks the clinch.
Xocoyotzin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Xocoyotzin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Xocoyotzin slips a jab and a cross from Teppo.
Teppo avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Xocoyotzin throws a head kick but Teppo moves out of range.
Teppo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Teppo throws a big shot that misses. Teppo dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Teppo throws a right and a left that both miss. Xocoyotzin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Teppo's waist but Teppo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Xocoyotzin off to one side. Xocoyotzin throws a sloppy head kick and Teppo moves out of range easily. Teppo is looking to clinch. Teppo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xocoyotzin was well out of range. Poor timing from Teppo. Teppo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Xocoyotzin on the side of the head. Xocoyotzin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Teppo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xocoyotzin, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Xocoyotzin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Teppo prevents it.
Xocoyotzin looking for a takedown. Teppo pushes Xocoyotzin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Xocoyotzin tries to land a knee to the head but Teppo blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Teppo. Teppo gets through Xocoyotzin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Teppo working some nice short punches in the clinch. Still in the clinch, Teppo scores with a nice short uppercut. A right handed body shot lands from Teppo.
Teppo gets through Xocoyotzin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A battle for position here, against the cage. Teppo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A bit of stalling here from Teppo.
A left hand lands to the body for Teppo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Teppo stalling the fight.
Teppo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Teppo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Teppo. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Still in the clinch, Teppo scores with a nice short uppercut. Teppo slowing the pace effectively. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Teppo had his way with Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin in that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Xocoyotzin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Teppo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Teppo scores with a body shot.
Teppo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xocoyotzin can do to turn this around? Teppo throws a big shot that misses. Teppo lands a nice looking body shot.
Teppo scores with a hook to the body. Xocoyotzin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Xocoyotzin gets off balance looking for a body kick and Teppo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Teppo looks to score with a jab to the body but Xocoyotzin is just out of range. Xocoyotzin throws a head kick that misses and Teppo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Teppo lands with a good body shot. Xocoyotzin just misses with a punch to the body.
Xocoyotzin fakes the leg kick and cracks Teppo in the body. Xocoyotzin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Good shot there by Teppo. Teppo lands with a good body shot. Xocoyotzin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Xocoyotzin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Teppo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xocoyotzin's hands. A punch combination from Teppo misses. Teppo circles away from the clinch attempt and Teppo counters with a stiff right hand. Xocoyotzin slips under a jab from Teppo. Xocoyotzin throws a leg kick which misses Teppo's front leg but catches the back leg as Teppo tries to avoid it. Teppo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Xocoyotzin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Xocoyotzin. Xocoyotzin looking to throw knees to the head but Teppo is blocking nicely.
Xocoyotzin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Xocoyotzin is looking to control Teppo's arms but Teppo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Xocoyotzin has his back to the cage. Xocoyotzin goes for a takedown attempt but Teppo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Xocoyotzin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Teppo scores with a body shot.
Teppo lands a slapping body shot.
Xocoyotzin getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Xocoyotzin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Teppo scores with a decent looking hook. Good standup being displayed there by Teppo as he connects with a hook. Xocoyotzin misses with a body shot
and Teppo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Xocoyotzin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Teppo with a jab. Teppo lands a head shot. Jaakko Teppo is winning the standup battle so far. Xocoyotzin throws a sloppy head kick and Teppo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Xocoyotzin wants to clinch but Teppo slips to the side and Teppo counters by moving into the clinch. Xocoyotzin trying to stall but Teppo improves his position.
Teppo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Xocoyotzin's efforts to push away. Xocoyotzin lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Xocoyotzin tries to pull guard but Teppo holds him up against the cage and eventually Xocoyotzin drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from Teppo. A short left from Teppo. Xocoyotzin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Teppo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Jaakko Teppo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin. A quick uppercut on the inside from Teppo. Xocoyotzin jumps guard but Teppo stands there with Xocoyotzin around his waist. Xocoyotzin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Teppo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Teppo lands with a short shot to the head. Xocoyotzin misses with some punches.
Teppo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Xocoyotzin. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Teppo. Teppo is stalling here.
Xocoyotzin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jab, jab by Teppo - just one landing. Xocoyotzin throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Teppo counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Xocoyotzin avoids the body shot from Teppo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Teppo misses with a body shot.
Teppo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xocoyotzin paws at him with a jab and circles away. Xocoyotzin has a takedown stuffed. A lazy left from Teppo finds it's target. Xocoyotzin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A leg kick checked by Teppo. Xocoyotzin takes the fight into the clinch. Teppo lands a shot to the body. Xocoyotzin being controlled against the cage. Teppo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Xocoyotzin is keeping busy. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Teppo lands on the inside with an uppercut. Teppo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Teppo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Xocoyotzin. Teppo lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Jaakko Teppo showed his dominance in that final round. I think Teppo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:46 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaakko Teppo! Jaakko Teppo retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Worcester Sauce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Sibelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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166 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Worcester Sauce! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jean Sibelius! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sauce attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Sauce throws out a loose jab but Sibelius uses good head movement to avoid it. Sauce has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sauce there as he acknowledges the shot. Sibelius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sauce.
Sibelius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sauce throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sauce moves to clinch but Sibelius breaks away and Sibelius counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A head kick misses from Sauce. Sibelius lands a right hook to the body.
Sauce walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Sauce throws a half hearted mid kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Sibelius. Sauce does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sibelius dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nice sprawl there from Sauce as Sibelius shoots in. Sibelius with a body punch. A glancing blow. Sibelius shoots in for a takedown and gets it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sibelius missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Sibelius missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Sauce manages to get to full guard.
Sibelius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sauce swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sibelius is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Sibelius pushes down on Sauce's leg and manages to get into half guard. Sibelius slows the pace down in half guard. Sauce on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Sauce is not content to let Sibelius control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sibelius lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sibelius is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sauce doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sibelius. Sauce is looking to escape. Sibelius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Sauce blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sibelius. Sibelius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sauce keeps working. Sibelius stops Sauce from getting back to his feet.
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. Sibelius wants to take a breather but Sauce is having none of it. Sibelius thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sauce to regain full guard. Sibelius postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Sibelius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sauce works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Sibelius stands and throws Sauce's legs to the side, diving into side control. Sibelius in side control, throwing shots but Sauce defends. Sibelius in side control, throwing shots but Sauce defends. Sibelius postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Sibelius dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sauce closes the distance looking to clinch and Sibelius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Sauce throws an off balance right hand
and Sibelius counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Sauce throws a lazy head kick and Sibelius counters with a nice body shot. Sibelius scores with a body shot.
Sibelius closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sibelius lands in his opponent's guard. Sibelius trying to control the position from guard on top but Sauce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sibelius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Sauce preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Sibelius postures up.
Sauce avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Sibelius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Sauce keeping moving, preventing Sibelius from controlling successfully. Sauce trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Sibelius lands a lovely overhand right. Sauce rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sibelius counters with a right hand to the body. Sibelius scores with a jab to the body. Sibelius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Sibelius. Sibelius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Sibelius lands a nice hook to Sauce's body. Sauce takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Sibelius throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sauce counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sibelius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Nice uppercut lands for Sibelius. That snapped Sauce's head back.
Sibelius lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sibelius. Sauce does a little dance to reset his feet. Sibelius ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Sibelius closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sibelius lands in his opponent's guard. Sibelius advances position into side control! Sibelius misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sauce gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Sibelius lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sibelius content just to control the position here. Sauce in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. 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! Sibelius looking to control but Sauce is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sibelius controlling the position easily from mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Sibelius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sibelius digs a good body shot into Sauce's ribs. Sibelius takes a swing at Sauce's ribcage but misses. Sauce throws a head kick that misses. Sibelius swings and misses with a shot to the body and Sauce counters with an inside leg kick. Sauce leaves Sibelius with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Sibelius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sibelius is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sauce rather than just go for the knockout. Sauce wants to clinch up but Sibelius keeps it at a distance. Sauce throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sibelius counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Jean Sibelius has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sibelius is pressing down on Sauce's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sauce is holding on for now. Sibelius is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Sauce to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. Sibelius trying to control the position from guard on top but Sauce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Sibelius 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. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sauce is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Sibelius trying to keep a closed guard but Sauce is proving a slippery customer.
Sibelius has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Sauce controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Sibelius manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sauce manages to get himself to full guard.
Sauce tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sibelius is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Sibelius trying to control but Sauce is working from the bottom.
Jean Sibelius has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Sibelius works Sauce's body with a nice hook. Jean Sibelius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Sibelius scores with a body shot.
Sibelius just misses with a punch to the body.
Sauce lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Worcester Sauce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sibelius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sauce misses with a head kick.
Sauce tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Sibelius counters with a nice body shot. Sauce throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Sauce throws a leg kick and Sibelius counters with a nice kick to the body. Sibelius dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Sibelius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Sauce gets off balance looking for a body kick and Sibelius counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sauce!
And that's the end of the fight! Jean Sibelius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Sibelius 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Sibelius!
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