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CEC 149 : Sweet Dreams PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Svullo Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kodarc Beastmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Svullo Uzi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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299 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Svullo Uzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kodarc Beastmaster!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beastmaster circles away quickly and effectively.
Uzi tries to bum rush Beastmaster with a series of wild strikes but Beastmaster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beastmaster doesn't manage to clinch there - Uzi circles away.
Beastmaster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uzi.
Beastmaster tries to clinch up but Uzi circles away and keeps his distance.
Beastmaster tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Uzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beastmaster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beastmaster drives through and clinches with Uzi against the cage.
Beastmaster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Uzi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Uzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beastmaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beastmaster walks into a left hand.
Beastmaster fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beastmaster fails with the takedown.
Svullo Uzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kodarc Beastmaster.
Beastmaster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Uzi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Uzi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Uzi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beastmaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uzi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beastmaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beastmaster shoots in but Uzi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Beastmaster tries to clinch but Uzi moves away
and Uzi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beastmaster looks for a takedown but Uzi sprawls well.
Beastmaster throws a predictable looking body shot
and Uzi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Beastmaster looks gassed!
Some wild striking there from Uzi.
Beastmaster dodges the punch combination from Uzi.
Kodarc Beastmaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beastmaster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Uzi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Uzi throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uzi fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Svullo Uzi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Beastmaster dodges the punch combination from Uzi.
Beastmaster shoots in looking for a takedown. Uzi tries to sprawl out of it but Beastmaster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Uzi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A right-left combo lands from Uzi.
Beastmaster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beastmaster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uzi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Beastmaster with that takedown attempt.
Svullo Uzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kodarc Beastmaster.
Beastmaster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Svullo Uzi is winning the standup battle so far.
Beastmaster tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Uzi to counter with a crisp jab.
Beastmaster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beastmaster is trying desperately to land a takedown but Uzi is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Beastmaster.
Uzi has had enough of the clinch but Beastmaster keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beastmaster throws a head punch that misses.
Beastmaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Uzi controls his hands.
Beastmaster turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Beastmaster manages to end up in side control.
Uzi parries the strikes from Beastmaster easily there. Beastmaster is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Uzi to escape.
Beastmaster throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Beastmaster crashes against the mat.
Beastmaster throwing strikes but Uzi manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Uzi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beastmaster on the ground.
Uzi tries to stand but Beastmaster controls the position and pulls Uzi into his guard.
Uzi wants to stand and escape but instead Beastmaster has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beastmaster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beastmaster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beastmaster sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Uzi's guard.
Beastmaster slips a nice elbow through Uzi's hands, connecting with Uzi's forehead.
Beastmaster seems to be working for a kimura but Uzi defends the submission attempt.
Beastmaster perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beastmaster passes to side control.
The ground and pound from Beastmaster seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Beastmaster in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Beastmaster is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Uzi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Beastmaster working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kodarc Beastmaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Beastmaster looks to clinch
and Uzi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Beastmaster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beastmaster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beastmaster is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Beastmaster is working for takedown but Uzi is calmly controlling the position for now.
The referee calls for Beastmaster to work.
Beastmaster has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Uzi is trying to keep an underhook but Beastmaster manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beastmaster in particular looking to stall.
Uzi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beastmaster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beastmaster working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beastmaster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Uzi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beastmaster.
Uzi pushes Beastmaster off looking to stand but Beastmaster dives back in and keeps control.
Uzi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Uzi tries to get out of the position.
Beastmaster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beastmaster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beastmaster landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Beastmaster is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Uzi is just riding it out for now. Beastmaster eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beastmaster throwing shots but Uzi is blocking nicely.
Beastmaster wants to pass to mount but Uzi is defending the position.
Beastmaster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Uzi defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beastmaster working over Uzi with some ground and pound. Uzi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Beastmaster slows the pace down in half guard.
Uzi is staying active underneath Beastmaster, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Beastmaster seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beastmaster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Beastmaster wants to pass the guard but Uzi is defending well.
Uzi is defending against the submission attempts here by Beastmaster.
Beastmaster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kodarc Beastmaster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Beastmaster 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pasi Ruohonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mulroon Deforz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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183 lbs
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184 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Ruohonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mulroon Deforz!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deforz misses with a wild body shot.
Deforz misses with an uppercut
enabling Ruohonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruohonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deforz.
Ruohonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Deforz's head backwards.
Deforz misses with a right hand
and Ruohonen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ruohonen slips under a jab from Deforz.
Deforz throws an off balance right hand
and Ruohonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruohonen moves into the clinch successfully.
Deforz has had enough of the clinch but Ruohonen keeps him there for the moment.
Deforz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ruohonen tries to stall but Deforz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Deforz is trying to force a seperation but Ruohonen has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Deforz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ruohonen misses with an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Ruohonen.
Deforz manages to break the clinch.
Mulroon Deforz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deforz misses with a left hand
and Ruohonen counters with a nice body shot.
Deforz looks gassed!
Some wild striking there from Ruohonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deforz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruohonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruohonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Deforz throws an off balance right hand
and Ruohonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deforz is rocked!
Deforz throws a poor cross that misses
and Ruohonen counters with a left right combination that sends Deforz crashing to the mat - Ruohonen wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Deforz out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pasi Ruohonen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glad Tihata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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222 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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208 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauricio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Glad Tihata!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tihata looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
Tihata throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tihata lands with a shot to the body.
Tihata lands with a kick to the temple. Gracie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Mauricio Gracie has been cut.
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tihata to score with a decent uppercut.
Tihata throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tihata takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tihata cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Tihata pushes him off.
Tihata throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tihata moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tihata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sloppy strikes from Tihata. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Tihata sprawls well.
Tihata misses with a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Tihata scores with a four punch combination!
Gracie is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Tihata has cracked Gracie with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Tihata lands another huge swinging hook and Gracie tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Gracie, before Tihata can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Glad Tihata!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armo Kuusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Desper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuusela's entrance music is Promentory. 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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198 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armo Kuusela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adrian Desper!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desper misses with a left hand
and Kuusela connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Desper throws a combination that misses
and Kuusela counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid body kick from Kuusela.
Desper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kuusela counters with a straight right hand.
Desper looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Desper gets a clinch.
Desper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kuusela gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuusela stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kuusela breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crunch! Kuusela slams his shin into Desper's torso.
Kuusela uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kuusela scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuusela.
Kuusela digs a good hook to Desper's body.
Kuusela moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kuusela connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuusela is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kuusela throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuusela bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Desper's head.
Kuusela scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Desper walks into a straight right hand from Kuusela.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusela lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Desper ducks right into an uppercut from Kuusela.
Kuusela darts in and clinches Desper up against the cage.
Kuusela slowing the pace effectively.
A hook to the body from Kuusela.
Kuusela lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuusela stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuusela.
Kuusela scores with a nice hook to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kuusela.
Kuusela scores with a shot to the side of Desper's head.
Kuusela has Desper pressed against the cage, preventing Desper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuusela creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuusela is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kuusela manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kuusela presses Desper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuusela is pushing Desper up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kuusela blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela is stalling here.
Kuusela seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Armo Kuusela.
Kuusela bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Desper's head backwards.
Kuusela moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick from Kuusela lands but Desper takes it in his stride.
Desper gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kuusela counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Desper misses with a combination
and Kuusela counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kuusela throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuusela throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuusela digs a good body shot into Desper's ribs.
Kuusela has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desper working aggressively here.
Desper tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuusela working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kuusela.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kuusela scores with a shot to the side of Desper's head.
Kuusela lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Desper backwards.
Kuusela will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Desper up against the cage.
Desper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Desper takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Kuusela on the inside.
Kuusela blocking some punches.
Desper tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kuusela tries to land a knee to the head but Desper blocks with his arms.
Kuusela gets through Desper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuusela digs a right hand into Desper's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Desper's gas tank.
Kuusela makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuusela has Desper pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela prevents a body shot from Desper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuusela.
Kuusela cracks Desper with a nice body shot.
Desper swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuusela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Desper letting Kuusela take a breather here.
Desper can't find room to land a body shot as Kuusela controls the action.
Kuusela lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuusela lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Desper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuusela gets through Desper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuusela lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuusela lands a right hand.
Kuusela has Desper pushed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuusela blocks an uppercut.
Desper has a couple of punches blocked by Kuusela.
Kuusela blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuusela.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuusela.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armo Kuusela dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Desper throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuusela counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Desper throws a combination that misses
and Kuusela counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Desper misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuusela makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuusela throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kuusela scores with a hook to the body. Desper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Desper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuusela.
Kuusela jabs at Desper's body.
Kuusela changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuusela throws a head kick that half lands.
Desper throws a head kick that misses
and Kuusela cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuusela cracks Desper with a good jab.
Kuusela feints and then cracks Desper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Desper down.
Kuusela lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuusela closes the distance and clinches.
Kuusela gets through Desper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuusela effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusela gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Desper.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuusela.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Come on Kuusela - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kuusela digs a right hand underneath Desper's ribcage. Desper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuusela breaks the clinch.
Desper fails with the takedown
and Kuusela counters with a straight right hand.
Kuusela feints and then cracks Desper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Desper down.
Kuusela lands a nice hook to Desper's body. Desper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adrian Desper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuusela connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Desper momentarily.
Kuusela closes the distance and clinches.
Kuusela lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuusela.
Kuusela displaying some good clinch control by pressing Desper up against the cage.
Kuusela lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuusela lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Desper.
Kuusela lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kuusela.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kuusela stalls.
Desper is trying to break the clinch but Kuusela has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kuusela.
Kuusela breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Desper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Adrian Desper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Desper with a poor takedown
and Desper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Armo Kuusela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Desper.
Kuusela lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Desper misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuusela counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Kuusela.
Kuusela changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Desper takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kuusela lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kuusela, right into the meat.
Kuusela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Desper can do to turn this around?
Kuusela moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Desper clinches.
Armo Kuusela has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kuusela lands a left hand.
Kuusela scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuusela stalling the fight.
Desper has a couple of punches blocked by Kuusela.
Kuusela scores with a hook to the body.
Desper throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuusela.
Desper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kuusela pulls his leg out and moves away.
Desper misses with a combination
and Kuusela counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuusela connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Desper momentarily.
Kuusela has managed to clinch.
Desper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kuusela has Desper pressed against the cage, preventing Desper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Desper looking for a takedown.
Kuusela dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Desper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Desper looking for a takedown.
Desper struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuusela controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Kuusela.
Kuusela lands a shot to the body.
Kuusela breaks from the clinch.
Kuusela lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Kuusela.
Kuusela dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Desper. That did some damage!
Kuusela cracks a nice hook into Desper's ribs.
Desper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armo Kuusela dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Desper tries to keep at a distance but Kuusela has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuusela lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Desper.
Kuusela lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuusela utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kuusela lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kuusela throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuusela lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Desper throws an elbow but misses.
Kuusela presses Desper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuusela is working Desper over against the cage.
Kuusela gets through Desper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuusela holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kuusela pushes Desper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuusela working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuusela creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuusela scores with a shot to the side of Desper's head.
A bit of stalling here from Kuusela.
Desper misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusela lands a shot to the body.
Kuusela letting Desper take a breather here.
A bit of stalling here from Kuusela.
Desper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuusela walks away with a smile on his face. Desper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Desper throws a lazy head kick
and Kuusela counters with a low kick, right behind Desper 's knee.
A head kick by Desper misses
and Kuusela counters with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuusela.
Kuusela lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuusela goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Desper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Kuusela.
Kuusela is struggling to control the position.
Kuusela utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kuusela.
Kuusela lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuusela lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela prevents Desper from breaking the clinch.
Kuusela lands an uppercut.
Kuusela lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuusela stalling against the cage.
Desper can't get the takedown.
Desper takes an elbow to the temple.
Kuusela lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuusela lands a knee to the body.
Desper takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuusela scores with a knee to the head.
Kuusela lands a body shot.
Armo Kuusela is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuusela softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Desper misses with a knee strike.
Desper tries to circle away but Kuusela has him pinned against the cage.
Kuusela has Desper pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kuusela.
Kuusela blocking some punches.
Desper fails to pull guard.
Armo Kuusela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Desper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desper throws an elbow but it misses.
Desper tries to circle away but Kuusela has him pinned against the cage.
Kuusela landing knees to the head.
Desper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuusela has Desper pushed against the cage.
Desper trying to stall but Kuusela improves his position.
Kuusela stops a takedown attempt from Desper.
Desper throws a head punch that misses.
Desper tries to stall but Kuusela uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Desper goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kuusela prevents it.
Kuusela taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Desper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuusela lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Desper backwards.
Desper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adrian Desper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kuusela gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Kuusela softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Desper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuusela gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Desper.
Desper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Desper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuusela.
Desper misses with the head strike.
Desper throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armo Kuusela showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuusela has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armo Kuusela!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tsa Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rubert Kuminauha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuminauha has chosen Celine Dion - Just Walk Away as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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23
265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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29
240 lbs
16 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Very quick |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tsa Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rubert Kuminauha!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuminauha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuminauha shoots and misses
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
Kuminauha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tsa Rock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rubert Kuminauha.
Kuminauha misses with a takedown
and Rock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rubert Kuminauha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock lands a nice looking body kick.
Kuminauha looks gassed!
Rock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kuminauha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rock throws a good cross that connects.
Rock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuminauha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rock lands with a shot to the body.
Rock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuminauha with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tsa Rock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Rock.
Rock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kuminauha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rock can pounce on him.
Rock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rock.
Rock lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rock cracks Kuminauha with a good jab.
Rock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kuminauha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rock is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuminauha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuminauha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rock cracks Kuminauha with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rock has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kuminauha to stand back up!
A swing and a miss from Rock.
Kuminauha moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuminauha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rock dips to his left and cracks Kuminauha with an uppercut!
Rock is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rock drops Kuminauha with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kuminauha looks back up at him and smiles so Rock waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Rock drops Kuminauha with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kuminauha looks back up at him and smiles so Rock waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kuminauha is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rock throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rock lands a jab to Kuminauha's midsection.
Rock lands the left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rock, as that shot connected.
Rock misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock lands a head kick. Kuminauha smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rock digs a good hook to Kuminauha's body.
Kuminauha gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rock.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rock.
Kuminauha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rock scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kuminauha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rock counters with a three punch combo that has Kuminauha backing up. Kuminauha nods at Rock to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsa Rock dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuminauha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kuminauha gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rock.
Kuminauha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rock lands with a cross.
Rock with a nice cross.
Rock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuminauha misses with a takedown
and Rock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock cracks Kuminauha with a good jab.
Kuminauha is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuminauha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuminauha with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsa Rock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rubert Kuminauha.
Rock lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kuminauha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuminauha fails with the takedown
and Rock finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rock just misses with a punch to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kuminauha might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rock has got the better of the exchanges.
Kuminauha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuminauha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rock.
Rock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Decent striking displayed by Rock there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rock.
Rock thuds a left hand into Kuminauha's body.
Rock connects with a single shot there.
Rock digs a good hook to Kuminauha's body.
Kuminauha is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rock is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kuminauha.
Rock scores with a body shot.
Kuminauha takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock throws a sloppy head kick and Kuminauha moves out of range easily.
Kuminauha shoots and misses
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
Rock connects with a jab.
Kuminauha with a poor takedown
and Rock counters with a head kick.
Kuminauha is still on wobbly legs! Can Rock finish him?
Kuminauha has his takedown stuffed
and Rock counters with an outside leg kick.
Kuminauha seems to have recovered his senses.
A good leg kick by Rock.
Rock throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kuminauha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock sizes up Kuminauha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock connects with an inside leg kick.
Kuminauha takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kuminauha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuminauha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuminauha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuminauha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rock counters with a left and a right that stings Kuminauha.
Rock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuminauha can do to turn this around?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kuminauha with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rock connects with a body shot that sends Kuminauha's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsa Rock dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rock scores with a hook to the body. Kuminauha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rock cracks Kuminauha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rubert Kuminauha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rock lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kuminauha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rock cracks the inside of Kuminauha's front leg.
Rock stuns Kuminauha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rock cracks a nice hook into Kuminauha's ribs.
Kuminauha moves away from the strike by Rock.
Rock thuds his right hand into Kuminauha's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kuminauha misses with a takedown
and Rock counters with an inside leg kick.
Kuminauha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock works the jab nicely.
Rock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuminauha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rock connects with a single shot there.
Rock lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock jabs Kuminauha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuminauha doesn't seem bothered though.
Rock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tsa Rock is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuminauha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kuminauha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kuminauha tries for a takedown but Rock circles away easily
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
Rock throws a body punch but Kuminauha moves out of range.
Kuminauha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rock lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuminauha's head.
Kuminauha with a poor takedown
and Rock counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tsa Rock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rubert Kuminauha.
Rock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuminauha circles away quickly and effectively.
Rock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock thuds his right hand into Kuminauha's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rock scores with a jab to the body.
Rock connects with a looping right hand.
Kuminauha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuminauha walks into a straight right hand from Rock.
Rock tests Kuminauha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rock throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kuminauha has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock connects with a solid leg kick.
Rock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rock swinging wildly here.
Rock connects with a body shot.
Kuminauha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rock digs a good hook to Kuminauha's body.
Rock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rock catches Kuminauha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuminauha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rock lands a nice looking body kick.
Rubert Kuminauha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rock.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tsa Rock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rock has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:24
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsa Rock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Veechi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martti Molo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veechi comes to the cage accompanied by Some cool sounding ancient Rome music. Molo has chosen Nitro Circus as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
184 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
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24
185 lbs
15 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class MT
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vinny Veechi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Martti Molo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veechi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Molos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Veechi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Molo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Veechi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Molo. Molo obviously looking to wear him down.
Molo misses with a left hand
and Veechi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Molo's guard now.
Veechi wants to pass the guard but Molo is keeping the position.
Molo wants to sweep but no luck.
Veechi wants to pass the guard but Molo is keeping the position.
Molo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Veechi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veechi wants to control but Molo is having none of it.
Veechi is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Molo controlling his opponent.
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 wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Molo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Molo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Veechi is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Martti Molo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Veechi avoids the body shot from Molo.
Molo misses with a low kick.
Vinny Veechi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veechi fails with the takedown.
Veechi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Molo connects with a solid leg kick.
Molo wants to clinch but Veechi slips to the side
and Veechi counters with a low kick, right behind Molo 's knee.
Veechi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Veechi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Molo throws out the jab.
Molo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Veechi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Molo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molo looks to throw the jab but Veechi is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Molo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Molo.
Molo misses with a few strikes there.
Veechi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Molo manages to avoid it.
Molo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Veechi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Molo!
Veechi wants to control the pace but Molo is squirming around nicely.
Veechi looking to finish with strikes here!
Molo is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Veechi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vinny Veechi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Molo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Molo misses with a double jab.
Veechi misses with a leg kick
and Molo counters with a body kick that stops Veechi in his tracks momentarily.
Veechi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Molo.
A low kick from Veechi misses
letting Molo counter with a right hand.
Good exchange - Molo coming out on top.
Veechi misses with a body shot
and Molo counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Molo misses.
Veechi walks into a jab.
A head kick by Veechi misses
and Molo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Molo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Molo throws a poor cross that misses
and Veechi counters with a nice uppercut.
Veechi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big left from Veechi misses.
Molo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Veechi in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Veechi misses with a double jab.
Veechi shoots in for a double leg but Molo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Molo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veechi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Molo thinking.
Molo checks a low kick from Veechi.
A slapping leg kick lands for Veechi.
Veechi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Molo misses with a body shot
and Veechi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Veechi.
Veechi postures up in Molo's guard and throws a big left but Molo blocks it.
Molo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Veechi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Veechi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Veechi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Molo is looking to stand up but Veechi isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veechi preventing the sweep.
Molo is breathing heavily.
Molo managing to control the position.
Veechi trying to control but Molo is working from the bottom.
Molo has his hands on Veechi's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Martti Molo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Veechi looks to score with a jab to the body but Molo is just out of range.
Veechi blocks the body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Veechi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Molo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Molo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Veechi throws a combination that misses
and Molo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Molo throws an off balance right hand
and Veechi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veechi dives in and grabs Molo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Molo pushes down on Veechi's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Veechi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Molo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Veechi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Molo.
Molo misses with a wild combination.
Veechi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Molo wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veechi doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Molo to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Molo.
Martti Molo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Veechi slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Molo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Veechi doesn't seem phased though.
Molo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veechi.
Molo connects with a nice looking jab.
Molo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Molo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Molo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Molo stuffs the takedown attempt from Veechi. Veechi gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Veechi misses with a kick to the body
and Molo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Veechi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veechi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Molo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Veechi scrambles back to his feet.
Veechi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Molo counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Molo 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!
Veechi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Molo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Molo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veechi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Molo. Molo obviously looking to wear him down.
Veechi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Molo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Veechi walks into a left hand.
Veechi checks a leg kick nicely.
Molo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Molo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Molo throws a leg kick but Veechi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Molo connects with a single shot there.
Molo takes a swing at Veechi's ribcage but misses.
Molo scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Molo.
Molo cracks the inside of Veechi's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Molo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Veechi is predictable there
and Molo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Molo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Veechi is out of range.
Veechi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Molo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Molo's corner calls for a 1-2. Molo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Molo misses with a body shot.
Veechi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veechi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Molo back to the cage. Veechi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Molo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Veechi is able to avoid easily.
Molo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Veechi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Veechi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Molo finds it's way round the side to connect with Veechi's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Molo is predictable there
and Veechi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Veechi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Molo lands with a cross.
A low kick from Molo misses
and Veechi counters with a low kick, right behind Molo 's knee.
Molo is looking to slow Veechi down with leg kicks.
Veechi swings for the body but Molo moves out of range.
Veechi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Molo lands a head shot.
Molo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molo lunges at Veechi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Veechi's hand.
Veechi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Molo's sensitive parts.
Veechi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Veechi thows a leg kick but Molo checks it
and Molo counters with an outside leg kick.
Molo swings for the body but Veechi moves out of range.
Martti Molo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Veechi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Molo but Molo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veechi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Molo connects with an inside leg kick.
Veechi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Molo takes a swing at Veechi's ribcage but misses.
Veechi throws a lazy head kick
and Molo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Molo misses with a head kick.
Veechi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Veechi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veechi misses the body punch
and Molo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Molo throws a series of punches but Veechi moves out of range.
Veechi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Molo jabs Veechi right on the nose. Veechi blinks but takes it well.
Veechi scores with a push kick.
Molo moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veechi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veechi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Molo takes a shot to the head.
Molo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Molo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Molo pushes Veechi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Molo swings wildly with an uppercut but Veechi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Molo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Veechi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Molo to the mat. Molo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veechi won't allow Molo to sweep him here.
Molo pushes Veechi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Molo has taken the fight to the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Molo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Veechi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martti Molo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Molo 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martti Molo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cole Trane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Askew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Askew has chosen Glamour of the Kill-Feeling Alive as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Cole Trane could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ian Askew's chin.
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140 lbs
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5 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cole Trane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ian Askew!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askew lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Trane shoots in for a takedown but Askew shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Askew throws a right hand that misses
and Trane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Askew will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Askew misses with a body kick.
Askew throws a body punch but Trane moves out of range.
Askew throws a nice looking combination but Trane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trane is defended easily by Askew.
Trane closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Askew is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Askew is trying to control but can't.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ian Askew hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Askew will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Trane throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Askew tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Trane is in Askew's guard.
Trane wants to pass the guard but Askew is keeping the position.
Trane has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Askew utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trane wants to pass the guard but Askew is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Askew tries to bum rush Trane with a series of wild strikes but Trane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Askew lands a jab to the nose.
Askew misses with a combination
and Trane counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Trane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Askew defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trane thows a huge punch but Askew dodges it nicely.
Trane lands strikes from half guard.
Askew keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Askew wants to control but Trane is keeping busy.
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.
Ian Askew has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Askew throws a looping overhand right but Trane ducks down to avoid it.
Trane fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Askew sprawls well initially but Trane persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Trane trying to mount his opponent but Askew defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Trane dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Askew throws a right hand that Trane ducks under and follows up with a left that Trane also avoids with ease.
Askew misses with a combination
so Trane counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Trane passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Trane misses with the ground and pound.
Trane fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trane working away.
Trane stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A combination from Askew does no damage.
Good shot there by Askew.
Askew throws a sloppy head kick and Trane moves out of range easily.
Trane scores a takedown into full mount!
Trane is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Trane extends the arm and Askew is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cole Trane!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ilkka Laitinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taavi Liisteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laitinen comes into the arena with AC/DC - Thunderstruck blaring out of the sound system. Liisteri has chosen Solid Base - I like it as his entrance music. Ilkka Laitinen had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilkka Laitinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taavi Liisteri!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laitinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Liisteri's sensitive parts.
Liisteri fails with the takedown
and Laitinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Laitinen misses with a wild body shot.
Liisteri closes the distance but Laitinen moves to the side
and Laitinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Laitinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laitinen.
It looks like Taavi Liisteri has been cut.
Liisteri shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Laitinen counter with a right hand.
Laitinen misses with a body shot.
Liisteri gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Laitinen counters with a good, hard body kick but Liisteri shrugs it off.
Ilkka Laitinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taavi Liisteri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitinen dips to his left and cracks Liisteri with an uppercut!
Laitinen lands a big head kick that sends Liisteri tumbling to the mat! Laitinen takes a step backwards and waves Liisteri back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Liisteri is rocked!
Liisteri with a poor takedown
and Laitinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Liisteri is still on wobbly legs! Can Laitinen finish him?
Liisteri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Liisteri seems to have recovered his senses.
Liisteri looks gassed!
Laitinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laitinen throws a solid leg kick but Liisteri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laitinen.
Laitinen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laitinen cracks a nice hook into Liisteri's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Laitinen.
Laitinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ilkka Laitinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liisteri tries for a takedown but Laitinen circles away easily
and Laitinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liisteri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Laitinen.
Laitinen scores with a hook to the body. Liisteri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laitinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laitinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Liisteri is trying desperately to land a takedown but Laitinen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Liisteri.
Laitinen closes the distance and clinches.
Laitinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Liisteri backwards.
Liisteri tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Laitinen just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short left from Laitinen.
Good body shot from Laitinen.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Laitinen leaning against his opponent.
Liisteri jumps guard and drags Laitinen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Laitinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitinen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Laitinen tests Liisteri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Liisteri misses with a takedown attempt
and Laitinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Liisteri fails with the takedown
and Laitinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Laitinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Laitinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Liisteri's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Laitinen.
Laitinen lands a leg kick that knocks Liisteri off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laitinen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Laitinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Laitinen feints a jab promting Liisteri to slip. Laitinen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Liisteri slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Laitinen lands a jab to Liisteri's midsection.
Laitinen lunges at Liisteri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Liisteri's hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laitinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Laitinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilkka Laitinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taavi Liisteri's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Laitinen throws an overhand right that lands on Liisteri's shoulder, as Liisteri tries to avoid the shot.
Laitinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laitinen tries to clinch but Liisteri is having none of it.
Laitinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laitinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Liisteri with a poor takedown
and Laitinen counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Laitinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Liisteri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laitinen.
Laitinen slips a jab from Liisteri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liisteri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Liisteri tries for a takedown but Laitinen circles away easily
and Laitinen counters with a low kick, right behind Liisteri 's knee.
Liisteri is breathing heavily.
Liisteri with a lazy takedown attempt
and Laitinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ilkka Laitinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taavi Liisteri.
Laitinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laitinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laitinen throws a combination. Liisteri tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laitinen. That's going to slow Liisteri down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen works Liisteri's body with a nice hook.
Laitinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liisteri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slapping body kick lands there for Laitinen.
Laitinen lands a big head kick that sends Liisteri tumbling to the mat! Laitinen takes a step backwards and waves Liisteri back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Liisteri takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Laitinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A shot to the liver by Laitinen. Beautiful body shot.
Liisteri ducks right into an uppercut from Laitinen.
Laitinen tests Liisteri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Laitinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liisteri moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Laitinen.
Liisteri misses with a takedown attempt
and Laitinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Liisteri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laitinen.
Ilkka Laitinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Laitinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Laitinen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Liisteri takes a step back to recover.
Laitinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laitinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Liisteri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice uppercut there from Laitinen.
Laitinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laitinen swings for the body but Liisteri moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laitinen takes a swing at Liisteri's ribcage but misses.
Laitinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Liisteri can do to turn this around?
Liisteri tries for a takedown but Laitinen circles away easily
and Laitinen counters with a low kick, right behind Liisteri 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilkka Laitinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Taavi Liisteri's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Laitinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Laitinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liisteri doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Laitinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Liisteri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Laitinen connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice combination there by Laitinen.
Laitinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liisteri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A good leg kick by Laitinen.
Laitinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitinen looks to land a left hand but Liisteri moved out of range nicely.
Liisteri shoots and misses
and Laitinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Laitinen clinches.
Liisteri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Liisteri jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Laitinen walks away with a smile on his face. Liisteri gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ilkka Laitinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taavi Liisteri.
Liisteri closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Laitinen did well to prevent Liisteri getting side control.
Laitinen moves into full guard.
Laitinen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Laitinen 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.
Liisteri pushes down on Laitinen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laitinen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Liisteri on the ground.
Liisteri is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laitinen is just riding it out for now. Liisteri eventually gives up the hold.
Liisteri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liisteri is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Laitinen wants to control but Liisteri is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Liisteri is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laitinen sees it coming and defends easily.
Liisteri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laitinen defending well though.
Liisteri trying to control from half guard but Laitinen is working away.
Liisteri is pressing down on Laitinen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laitinen is holding on for now.
Liisteri is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laitinen gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laitinen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Liisteri drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Laitinen dives on top into guard.
Laitinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Liisteri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liisteri being controlled here, momentarily.
Taavi Liisteri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liisteri has his foot on Laitinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laitinen works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilkka Laitinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laitinen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilkka Laitinen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gorgin Golzar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Golzar has chosen Ey Iran (Remix) as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gorgin Golzar!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golzar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Green sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Golzar somewhat.
Golzar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Green throws a sloppy head kick and Golzar moves out of range easily.
Golzar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Golzar misses with a shot to the body
and Green counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Golzar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Green moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Green thumps Golzar with a low kick.
Green throws a leg kick which misses Golzar's front leg but catches the back leg as Golzar tries to avoid it.
Golzar looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green misses with a kick to the body.
Green throws a head kick but Golzar moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golzar. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Green tries a head kick but it misses.
Golzar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Gorgin Golzar has been cut.
Golzar throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Green.
Golzar throws a right hand that misses
and Green counters with a nice kick to the body.
Golzar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Green to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Green paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Golzar throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golzar misses with a left hand
and Green counters with an inside leg kick.
Green lands a big head kick that sends Golzar tumbling to the mat! Green takes a step backwards and waves Golzar back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Green throws a powerful right kick. Golzar tried to block low but the kick was high! Golzar was taken right off of his feet! Green jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rob Green!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sepi Kumpulainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter comes to the cage accompanied by Swedish House Mafia - One (Your Name). The key to victory for Craig Carter has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Carter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sepi Kumpulainen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumpulainen tries to clinch but Carter moves away
and Carter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kumpulainen fails with the takedown
and Carter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Carter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kumpulainen has his takedown stuffed
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
Carter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kumpulainen shoots in and bounces Carter off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kumpulainen won't allow Carter to get back to his feet.
Kumpulainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Kumpulainen from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumpulainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carter looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kumpulainen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kumpulainen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carter sees it coming and defends easily.
Kumpulainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kumpulainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carter's head.
Carter wants to control but Kumpulainen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kumpulainen is pressing down on Carter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carter is holding on for now.
Kumpulainen is trying to control. Carter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kumpulainen is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kumpulainen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carter sees it coming and defends easily.
Carter is staying active underneath Kumpulainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carter wants to get back to full guard.
Carter trying to hold on to Kumpulainen's head to control him but Kumpulainen postures up.
Kumpulainen seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Carter has recovered full guard.
Carter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Carter is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Carter has escaped and now he's on top!
Carter stays in close to Kumpulainen's body and controls the position.
Kumpulainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carter manages to get himself to full guard.
Kumpulainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Kumpulainen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Carter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Carter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Carter!
Kumpulainen struggling a bit here.
Kumpulainen is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Carter dominated 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.
Kumpulainen fails with the takedown
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
Kumpulainen checks a low kick from Carter.
Kumpulainen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kumpulainen thinking.
Carter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Carter throws a hook to the side of Kumpulainen's head but Kumpulainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kumpulainen with a poor takedown
and Carter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Craig Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sepi Kumpulainen.
Kumpulainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Carter. Carter obviously looking to wear him down.
Carter rushes Kumpulainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Carter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kumpulainen blocks an elbow strike.
Kumpulainen has Carter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kumpulainen avoiding damage as Carter throws knees to the body.
Carter taking a breather.
Kumpulainen drags the fight down to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kumpulainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carter has managed to get both his arms back between Kumpulainen's legs - danger averted.
Kumpulainen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kumpulainen is breathing heavily.
Kumpulainen looking to control.
Carter advances to half guard.
Carter keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kumpulainen tries to get to full guard but Carter has control of the leg.
Carter is thwarting Kumpulainen's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carter is trying to control the action in half guard but Kumpulainen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kumpulainen trying to control here.
Kumpulainen is looking to improve his position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A jab from Carter misses.
Kumpulainen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Carter. Beautiful body shot.
Kumpulainen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kumpulainen tries for a takedown but Carter circles away easily
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen misses with a takedown attempt
and Kumpulainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sepi Kumpulainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
Kumpulainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carter counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Carter.
Carter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Carter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kumpulainen, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carter.
Kumpulainen is working for takedown but Carter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Carter looking to slow down the pace here.
Carter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kumpulainen can't get the takedown.
Carter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Carter just leaning against Kumpulainen, taking a breather.
Carter looking to stall.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Kumpulainen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen wants a takedown but no success here.
Carter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carter stalling in the clinch but Kumpulainen improves position.
A right hand to the body from Carter.
Kumpulainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carter wants to stall.
Kumpulainen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kumpulainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carter being controlled here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kumpulainen trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Carter dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kumpulainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Craig Carter is winning the standup battle so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Carter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kumpulainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kumpulainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kumpulainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kumpulainen tries for a takedown but Carter circles away easily
and Carter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carter.
Carter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Carter breaks from the clinch.
Carter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kumpulainen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kumpulainen takes one to the side of the head.
Kumpulainen misses with a takedown
and Carter counters with a good low kick that Kumpulainen was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kumpulainen.
Kumpulainen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carter misses with a hook
and Kumpulainen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Carter is pulling down on Kumpulainen's head. It's preventing any offense from Kumpulainen, at least for the moment.
Kumpulainen has gone for a leg lock! Carter slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kumpulainen's guard.
Kumpulainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kumpulainen looking to control.
Kumpulainen looking for subs off his back but Carter has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Carter manages to pass to mount!
Carter content just to control the position here.
Kumpulainen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Carter is trying to control. Kumpulainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen wants to control but Carter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Carter is keen to just control but Kumpulainen is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kumpulainen wants to improve his position but Carter is controlling well.
Kumpulainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kumpulainen trying to control here.
Kumpulainen is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kumpulainen is trying to control but can't.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Carter is looking to slow Kumpulainen down with leg kicks.
Kumpulainen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carter counters with an outside leg kick.
Craig Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sepi Kumpulainen.
Kumpulainen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Carter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kumpulainen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Carter clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kumpulainen misses with a takedown
and Carter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carter throws a head kick that half lands.
Kumpulainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kumpulainen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kumpulainen.
Carter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kumpulainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Craig Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Carter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kumpulainen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Craig Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sepi Kumpulainen.
Kumpulainen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter lands a lovely overhand right.
Kumpulainen slips a jab and a cross from Carter.
Craig Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Carter misses.
Kumpulainen with a poor takedown
and Carter counters with a slapping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Carter.
Carter dips to his left and cracks Kumpulainen with an uppercut!
Kumpulainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kumpulainen checks a leg kick.
Kumpulainen misses with a takedown
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
Kumpulainen shoots and misses
and Carter counters with a nice uppercut.
Kumpulainen avoids the head kick by Carter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kumpulainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Carter shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kumpulainen eats them both and turns towards Carter to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Carter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kumpulainen slips a jab from Carter.
Kumpulainen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
Carter lands with a right hand.
Kumpulainen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Carter does no damage.
Carter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Kumpulainen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen swings widly with a right hand
and Carter finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kumpulainen takes one on the button.
Carter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kumpulainen tries for a takedown but Carter circles away easily
and Carter counters with a leg kick.
Kumpulainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kumpulainen moves out of range as Carter strikes.
Kumpulainen shoots and misses
and Carter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kumpulainen misses with a takedown attempt
and Carter counters with an inside leg kick.
Carter scores with a three punch combo!
Kumpulainen misses with a takedown
and Carter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Carter.
Carter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kumpulainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kumpulainen.
Carter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Carter throws a hook but Kumpulainen blocks it.
Kumpulainen misses with a takedown
and Carter counters with a nice uppercut.
Kumpulainen has his takedown stuffed
and Carter counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kumpulainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Carter.
Kumpulainen checks a low kick from Carter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Carter had his way with Sepi Kumpulainen in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Carter tries to bum rush Kumpulainen with a series of wild strikes but Kumpulainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kumpulainen tries for a takedown but Carter circles away easily
and Kumpulainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carter connects with a solid leg kick.
Kumpulainen walks into a left hand.
Kumpulainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kumpulainen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kumpulainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carter is looking to escape.
Kumpulainen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Carter has worked his arm free - good work by Carter!
Kumpulainen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumpulainen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carter, who protects the arm well.
Kumpulainen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kumpulainen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kumpulainen working away.
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.
Kumpulainen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kumpulainen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Carter's legs.
Kumpulainen is looking to take a break and control but Carter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kumpulainen off and has taken his back!
Kumpulainen can't escape the position.
Craig Carter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kumpulainen trying to control the action but Carter just sinks the hooks in.
Carter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kumpulainen can do to turn this around?
Carter wants to control but Kumpulainen is keeping busy.
Kumpulainen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kumpulainen prevents Carter from getting a body triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kumpulainen wants to control his opponent's hands but Carter gets his hands free.
Kumpulainen tries to escape but Carter has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kumpulainen trying to control the action but Carter just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Kumpulainen right now.
Sepi Kumpulainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kumpulainen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kumpulainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Carter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:44
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:44
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Carter!
Craig Carter retains his featherweight title!
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