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Kumite 29 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hung Cuong Huynh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hung Cuong Huynh was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hung Cuong Huynh!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huynh lands with a shot to the body.
Huynh works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Huynh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huynh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like George Silva has been cut.
Silva takes one to the chin there.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Huynh drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Silva right on the button. Silva goes down! Huynh follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Huynh gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hung Cuong Huynh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Vucinic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vucinic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Destroy Destroy Destroy - To Die Without Honor/The Winged Panther kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ryan Johnson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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182 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Vucinic!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a right and a left that Vucinic avoids nicely.
Vucinic moves into the clinch.
Vucinic controlling the action here for a moment.
Vucinic can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Vucinic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vucinic counters with a head kick. That will keep Johnson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Vucinic clinches up against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vucinic walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vucinic lands a front kick.
Vucinic wants to clinch.
Vucinic misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson closes the distance but Vucinic moves to the side
and Vucinic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vucinic.
Vucinic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vucinic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vucinic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Ryan Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson tries to clinch
and Vucinic counters with a head kick.
Vucinic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Mirko Vucinic has been cut.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vucinic counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vucinic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vucinic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Vucinic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Vucinic has double underhooks.
Vucinic landing knees to the body.
Vucinic lands a shot to the body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Come on Vucinic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vucinic scores with a shoulder strike.
Vucinic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body kick there by Vucinic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vucinic just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
Vucinic scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Vucinic is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Vucinic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vucinic putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vucinic avoiding damage.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vucinic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vucinic lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
Vucinic moves into the clinch.
Vucinic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick from Vucinic lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
Vucinic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vucinic.
Vucinic scores with a three punch combo!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vucinic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vucinic counters with a head kick. That will keep Johnson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Vucinic.
Vucinic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vucinic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vucinic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vucinic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vucinic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vucinic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vucinic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vucinic clinches.
Vucinic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vucinic lands a high kick!
Vucinic takes the fight into the clinch.
Vucinic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson looks to clinch
and Vucinic counters with a nice body kick.
Vucinic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vucinic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vucinic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vucinic.
Vucinic misses with a knee to the head.
Come on Vucinic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Vucinic has the dominant position.
Vucinic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vucinic closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Vucinic putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Vucinic.
Vucinic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vucinic clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vucinic breaks the clinch.
Vucinic lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
Vucinic scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vucinic misses with a few strikes there.
Vucinic closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Vucinic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mirko Vucinic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vucinic takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson tries to circle away but Vucinic has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Vucinic is controlling him.
Vucinic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vucinic lands with a slapping head kick.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Vucinic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vucinic has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Vucinic tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vucinic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vucinic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vucinic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Still in the clinch, Vucinic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vucinic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Vucinic manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Vucinic. Vucinic maintains the clinch.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Vucinic is controlling him.
Vucinic avoiding damage.
Vucinic manages to break the clinch.
Vucinic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnson if he has to take too many more of those.
Johnson wants to clinch
and Vucinic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vucinic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Vucinic.
Vucinic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vucinic breaks from the clinch.
Vucinic misses with a series of wild punches.
Vucinic clinches.
Vucinic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vucinic lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vucinic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mirko Vucinic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from Vucinic.
Vucinic scores with a leg kick.
Johnson wants to clinch
and Vucinic moves into the clinch.
Vucinic has Johnson pressed against the cage.
Vucinic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vucinic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vucinic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vucinic gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vucinic breaks the clinch.
Vucinic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vucinic clinches up against the cage.
Mirko Vucinic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Vucinic.
Vucinic manages to break the clinch.
Vucinic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vucinic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vucinic manages to break the clinch.
Vucinic rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Vucinic.
Vucinic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vucinic closes the distance and clinches.
Vucinic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Vucinic has the dominant position.
Vucinic crunches a lovely knee into Johnson's ribcage.
Vucinic breaks from the clinch.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Vucinic.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vucinic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vucinic forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Vucinic.
Vucinic tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vucinic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vucinic breaks from the clinch.
Vucinic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Vucinic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vucinic taking a breather.
Vucinic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vucinic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vucinic drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Vucinic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vucinic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vucinic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vucinic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vucinic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vucinic.
Vucinic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vucinic clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Vucinic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mirko Vucinic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vucinic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Vucinic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Vucinic clinches with his opponent.
Vucinic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vucinic breaks the clinch.
Vucinic scores with a hook.
Johnson wants to clinch
and Vucinic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from Vucinic.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson pulls Vucinic into guard.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Vucinic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Vucinic from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mirko Vucinic.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Vucinic counters with a head kick. That will keep Johnson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Vucinic moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Vucinic keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vucinic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vucinic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vucinic digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Vucinic scores with a head kick.
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Vucinic. Vucinic maintains the clinch.
Vucinic is struggling to control the position.
Vucinic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vucinic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vucinic. Vucinic obviously looking to wear him down.
Ryan Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vucinic clinches up against the cage.
Vucinic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vucinic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vucinic scores with a leg kick.
Vucinic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vucinic gets a clinch.
Vucinic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vucinic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vucinic moves into the clinch.
Vucinic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vucinic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vucinic pushes Johnson away with a front kick.
Vucinic takes the fight into the clinch.
Vucinic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vucinic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice body punch from Vucinic - that landed with a thud.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vucinic just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vucinic walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vucinic connects with a leg kick. Johnson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vucinic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson tries to circle away but Vucinic has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vucinic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vucinic breaks the clinch.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vucinic throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vucinic lands with a slapping head kick.
Vucinic rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vucinic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vucinic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Vucinic is controlling the position.
Vucinic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vucinic throws a head kick that half lands.
Vucinic forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Vucinic breaks from the clinch.
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vucinic.
Mirko Vucinic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vucinic moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Vucinic breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vucinic closes the distance and clinches.
Vucinic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryan Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Vucinic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Vucinic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vucinic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Vucinic!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike White has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo shoots and misses
so White counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
White thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aldo pushes White off and scrambles back to his feet.
Aldo with a lazy takedown attempt
and White counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Aldo is looking to escape.
White is looking to advance position but Aldo won't allow it.
White is working for a submission of some sort.
Aldo is trying to stand back up but White is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aldo wants to get back to his feet.
Aldo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Aldo looks gassed!
Aldo tries to push off, looking to stand up, but White manages to move to mount!
Aldo is trying to stand up.
White knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aldo on the ground.
White has control of Aldo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Aldo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
White is working for a guillotine from mount but Aldo frees his head quite easily.
Aldo is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White looking to secure an arm triangle but Aldo defends it well.
Aldo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Aldo bucks up and throws White to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Jose Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Aldo is looking to stand back up but White counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Aldo.
Aldo tries to push off, looking to stand up, but White manages to move to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo really wants to buck White off and get back to his feet.
Aldo is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! White has taken his back!
Aldo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike White dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aldo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
White looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aldo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
White is looking for a sweep. Aldo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can White defend it? Aldo steps over the head and cranks it - White is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Aldo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jose Aldo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Logan Xoom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Turmoil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan Xoom had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Logan Xoom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dante Turmoil!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turmoil decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Turmoil is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Xoom defends it well.
Xoom wants to improve his position but Turmoil is controlling well.
Turmoil not doing much here.
Xoom is pressing down on Turmoil's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Xoom pulls Turmoil in close to his closed guard and prevents Turmoil from doing any damage or advancing position.
Turmoil has gone for a leg lock! Xoom slips out almost immediately though and dives into Turmoil's guard.
Xoom trying to control the position from guard on top but Turmoil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xoom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Xoom throwing strikes from guard but Turmoil blocks nicely.
Xoom wants to control from the top but Turmoil keeps moving.
Turmoil escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Xoom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Xoom wants to control from the top but Turmoil keeps moving.
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.
Turmoil had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Xoom defends it easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Turmoil can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Xoom pushes down on Turmoil's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Turmoil is staying active underneath Xoom, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Xoom is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Turmoil doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Xoom.
Turmoil is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Xoom pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xoom is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turmoil has managed to free his arm - good work.
Turmoil tries to roll over but Xoom keeps him under control.
Xoom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turmoil keeps working.
Xoom is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Turmoil sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Turmoil is looking to improve his position.
Xoom is looking to take a break and control but Turmoil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xoom is looking for a kimura but Turmoil is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Xoom to get the leverage.
Turmoil is not content to let Xoom control the position.
Turmoil is defending against the submission attempts here by Xoom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xoom wants to work for an arm triangle but Turmoil is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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 Logan Xoom will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Xoom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Turmoil.
A cross from Turmoil lands.
It looks like Logan Xoom has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turmoil misses with a left hand
and Xoom counters with a shoot takedown. Turmoil fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xoom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Xoom drops back, looking for a kneebar! Turmoil looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Turmoil looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Turmoil!
Turmoil goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Xoom rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Turmoil's guard! Nice work there by Xoom!
Xoom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Xoom trying to control the position from guard on top but Turmoil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turmoil looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xoom thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Turmoil keeping full guard, as Xoom tries to pass.
Xoom works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Xoom wants to take a breather but Turmoil is having none of it.
Xoom trying to work for an americana but Turmoil has managed to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xoom wants to control from the top but Turmoil keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turmoil looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turmoil is looking for a triangle but Xoom pushes his legs off easily.
Xoom trying to control but Turmoil is working from the bottom.
Xoom drops back looking for a leg! Turmoil is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Turmoil manages to kick Xoom off! Xoom jumps back into Turmoil's guard.
Xoom drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Turmoil manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Xoom has Turmoil in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Xoom is looking to stand up but Turmoil isn't so interested in that idea.
Turmoil trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Xoom keeping full guard, as Turmoil tries to pass.
Turmoil drops back, looking for a kneebar! Xoom looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Xoom looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Xoom!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Xoom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Logan Xoom's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Xoom wants to clinch up but Turmoil keeps it at a distance.
Xoom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xoom tries to clinch but Turmoil moves out of range.
Turmoil circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Turmoil to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turmoil looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good leg kick by Xoom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xoom tries to clinch
and Turmoil decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Xoom's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xoom wants to get back to his feet but Turmoil is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Xoom is trying to control the position but Turmoil postures up.
Turmoil slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Turmoil tries to move to mount but Xoom blocks the move with his legs.
Turmoil tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Turmoil has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Xoom manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xoom gets back to full guard.
Xoom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turmoil manages to get himself to full guard.
Xoom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xoom is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Turmoil is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Turmoil has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turmoil is pushing down on Xoom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Xoom is fighting to maintain full guard but Turmoil has managed to sneak the leg through.
Logan Xoom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xoom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turmoil passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dante Turmoil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dante Turmoil has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turmoil wants to control the pace but Xoom is squirming around nicely.
Xoom working to try and regain half guard.
Turmoil moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Xoom has worked his arm free - good work by Xoom!
Turmoil thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Xoom is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Turmoil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Xoom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Xoom!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonatas Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Acustus Koiranaama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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215 lbs
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216 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sonatas Small!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Acustus Koiranaama!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Small connects with a body shot that sends Koiranaama's belly button to the back.
Koiranaama throws a low kick, looking for Small's leg but Small calmly moves out of range.
Koiranaama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Small misses with a wild body shot.
Koiranaama looks to throw the jab but Small is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Small.
Small misses the body punch
and Koiranaama counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Small misses the body punch
and Koiranaama counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body kick there by Koiranaama.
Small scores with a jab to the body.
Koiranaama looks gassed!
Koiranaama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Small swings for the body but Koiranaama moves out of range.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koiranaama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Small lands with a shot to the body.
Koiranaama looks to land a left hand but Small moved out of range nicely.
Koiranaama misses with a hook
and Small counters with a slapping leg kick.
Small misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Koiranaama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Koiranaama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Small thows a body shot but no joy.
Koiranaama moves out of range as Small strikes.
Small misses with an attempted mid kick.
Small misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small misses with a shot to the body
letting Koiranaama counter with a right hand.
Koiranaama tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A shot to the body from Small misses
and Koiranaama counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Small throws a push kick but Koiranaama slaps the foot to one side.
Koiranaama moves out of range of the strikes.
Koiranaama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Small throws a predictable looking body shot
and Koiranaama counters with a nice uppercut.
Small misses with a body punch
and Small takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Small takes a swing at Koiranaama's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koiranaama throws a series of punches but Small avoids them all with ease.
Koiranaama misses with a straight left.
Small throws an overhand right that lands on Koiranaama's shoulder, as Koiranaama tries to avoid the shot.
Small misses with a shot to the body
enabling Koiranaama to counter with a crisp jab.
Small misses with a wild body shot.
Koiranaama loads up on a big right hand but Small slips the punch.
Small misses with a body shot.
Koiranaama misses with a hook.
Small slips under a jab from Koiranaama.
Sonatas Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koiranaama bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Small's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Koiranaama misses with the combination.
A shot to the body from Small misses
and Koiranaama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Small thinking.
Small throws a sloppy body shot
and Koiranaama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Small uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koiranaama.
Small keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koiranaama misses with a leg kick.
Small misses with a hook to the body
and Koiranaama counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koiranaama throws a low kick but it's checked well by Small.
Koiranaama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Small manages to avoid it.
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 Sonatas Small will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Koiranaama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Small throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Small takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Small misses with a hook to the body
and Koiranaama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koiranaama throws a hook but Small blocks it.
Small misses with a hook to the body
and Koiranaama counters with a right hand to the body.
Koiranaama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away.
Small misses with a right hand
and Koiranaama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Small on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Small throws a lazy body kick
and Koiranaama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Koiranaama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Small.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Small throws a leg kick
and Koiranaama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small misses with a shot to the body
letting Koiranaama counter with a right hand.
Small misses with a left hand
and Koiranaama counters with a straight right hand.
Small moves out of range as Koiranaama strikes.
Koiranaama throws a poor cross that misses
and Koiranaama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koiranaama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koiranaama scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koiranaama tries to bum rush Small with a series of wild strikes but Small uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koiranaama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koiranaama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Small counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small moves out of range of the leg kick from Koiranaama.
Acustus Koiranaama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koiranaama misses with a straight left.
Small misses with a hook to the body
and Koiranaama counters with a left and a right that stings Small.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Koiranaama in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small misses with a shot to the body
and Koiranaama counters with a nice body shot.
Small slips a jab from Koiranaama.
Koiranaama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Small throws a nice looking combination but Koiranaama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Acustus Koiranaama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Small lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Koiranaama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Small counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small misses with a straight right.
Small slips under a jab from Koiranaama.
Small misses with a right hand
and Koiranaama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Small slips under a jab from Koiranaama.
Small throws a leg kick that is checked
and Koiranaama counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Koiranaama paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Koiranaama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koiranaama lands a two punch combo.
Small is rocked!
A punch lands to the side of Small 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oh Small is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koiranaama looks to land a left hand but Small moved out of range nicely.
Small seems to have got his legs back now.
Small throws a right hand that misses
and Koiranaama counters with a leg kick.
Small swings away with a body shot that misses
and Koiranaama counters with a straight right hand.
Koiranaama connects with an inside leg kick.
Koiranaama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Koiranaama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Small misses the body punch
and Koiranaama counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Small swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Small takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koiranaama drops Small with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Small! Koiranaama dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Acustus Koiranaama!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Cumblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Black Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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25
250 lbs
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26
250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Cumblood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rich Black Bear!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black Bear blocks the body kick.
Cumblood is looking to chop away at Black Bear's legs.
Cumblood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black Bear.
Black Bear comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cumblood closes the distance and clinches.
Cumblood has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Black Bear regains guard immediately.
Cumblood trying to control but Black Bear is working from the bottom.
Cumblood is looking to work some ground and pound but Black Bear has wrist control.
Cumblood throwing strikes from guard but Black Bear blocks nicely.
Cumblood lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cumblood passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cumblood is working Black Bear over with some ground and pound from side control.
It looks like Rich Black Bear has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black Bear is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black Bear tries to bench press Cumblood off him but Cumblood keeps the position.
Black Bear sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Black Bear manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cumblood throwing strikes but missing.
Cumblood trying to control the position from guard on top but Black Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cumblood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Black Bear wants to get back to his feet but Cumblood is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Black Bear being controlled here, momentarily.
Cumblood's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Erik Cumblood just wasn't active enough.
Black Bear just misses with a punch to the body.
Black Bear misses with a wild body shot.
Black Bear throws a body punch but Cumblood moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black Bear throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cumblood counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cumblood wants to take a breather but Black Bear is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black Bear is looking to improve his position.
Black Bear is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cumblood thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Black Bear to regain full guard.
Cumblood is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That has opened up Rich Black Bear's cut even more.
Cumblood postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Black Bear is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cumblood, into his guard.
Black Bear wants to stand and escape but instead Cumblood has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cumblood trying to control the position from guard on top but Black Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black Bear working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cumblood.
Cumblood trying to control but Black Bear is working from the bottom.
Black Bear lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cumblood!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black Bear takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Cumblood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rich Black Bear's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Black Bear throws a body punch but Cumblood moves out of range.
Black Bear takes a swing at Cumblood's ribcage but misses.
Black Bear is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cumblood rather than just go for the knockout.
Black Bear just misses with a punch to the body.
Black Bear swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Cumblood does no damage.
Black Bear misses with a wild body shot.
Black Bear thows a body shot but no joy.
Black Bear takes a swing at Cumblood's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black Bear lands a right hook to the body.
Black Bear misses with a takedown attempt
and Cumblood counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cumblood missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cumblood thows a huge punch but Black Bear dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cumblood seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Black Bear does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cumblood stands up from half guard.
Black Bear looks to score with a jab to the body but Cumblood is just out of range.
Black Bear misses with a body shot
and Cumblood counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cumblood is keen to just control but Black Bear is a slippery customer.
Black Bear trying to hold on to Cumblood's head to control him but Cumblood postures up.
Cumblood is keen to just control but Black Bear is a slippery customer.
Erik Cumblood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Black Bear tries to roll over but Cumblood keeps him under control.
Cumblood thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Black Bear's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black Bear keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Black Bear is looking to control Cumblood's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Black Bear avoid being mounted?
Cumblood stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Erik Cumblood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black Bear swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Black Bear takes a swing at Cumblood's ribcage but misses.
Cumblood shoots in and gets a takedown into Black Bear's guard.
Cumblood thows a big elbow that misses.
Cumblood wants to stand but Black Bear has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cumblood won't allow Black Bear to get back to his feet.
Cumblood connects with a couple of short punches.
Cumblood wants to control from the top but Black Bear keeps moving.
Cumblood trying to stand up but can't free himself from Black Bear's guard.
Cumblood trying to control the position from guard on top but Black Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cumblood is really struggling to control Black Bear but he's trying to hold on to the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cumblood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Black Bear keeping moving, preventing Cumblood from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Erik Cumblood just wasn't active enough.
Black Bear throws a body punch but Cumblood moves out of range.
Cumblood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cumblood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Black Bear's waist but Black Bear gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cumblood off to one side.
Black Bear ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cumblood moves away.
Black Bear just misses with a punch to the body.
Black Bear stuffs the takedown.
Black Bear throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cumblood will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Cumblood dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rich Black Bear's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Black Bear misses with a body shot.
Black Bear misses with a wild body shot.
Black Bear fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cumblood manages to avoid it.
Black Bear stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Black Bear wants it to stay on the feet.
Black Bear looks to score with a jab to the body but Cumblood is just out of range.
Rich Black Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cumblood shoots and misses
and Black Bear counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cumblood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Black Bear swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Black Bear misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cumblood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black Bear throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cumblood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cumblood shoots for a takedown but Black Bear saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Cumblood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black Bear misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cumblood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cumblood throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cumblood avoids the body shot from Black Bear.
Black Bear swings for the body but Cumblood moves out of range.
Black Bear swings for the body but Cumblood moves out of range.
Black Bear tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cumblood was well out of range. Poor timing from Black Bear.
Black Bear thuds a left hand into Cumblood's body.
Black Bear swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Black Bear ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cumblood moves away.
Black Bear throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black Bear just misses with a punch to the body.
Cumblood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black Bear.
Cumblood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Black Bear swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cumblood counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Black Bear!
Cumblood lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Black Bear hang on?
Black Bear tries to lock up and control but Cumblood gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Cumblood connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cumblood landing strikes from the mount and Black Bear is in trouble!
Rich Black Bear's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rich Black Bear's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Erik Cumblood!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tron McFly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Gusmao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McFly's entrance music is I Disappear by Metalica. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tron McFly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luiz Gusmao!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFly misses with an uppercut
and Gusmao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left lands for Gusmao.
McFly tries to clinch but Gusmao moves away
and Gusmao counters with a nice uppercut.
McFly tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gusmao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McFly closes the distance looking to clinch
so Gusmao counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gusmao is looking to work some ground and pound but McFly has wrist control.
McFly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gusmao.
McFly controlling Gusmao's posture.
Gusmao passes McFly's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusmao is trying to control the action in half guard but McFly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gusmao is stalling here. McFly is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gusmao seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McFly has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gusmao manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gusmao is pressing down on McFly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gusmao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McFly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McFly tries to free his leg and advance position but Gusmao is retaining full guard.
Gusmao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McFly is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusmao controlling McFly's posture.
McFly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gusmao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gusmao is pulling down on McFly's head to control his posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gusmao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gusmao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McFly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McFly with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gusmao wants to sweep here but McFly controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFly trying to control the position from guard on top but Gusmao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McFly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFly is stalling in the full guard.
Gusmao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McFly slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tron McFly just wasn't active enough.
McFly closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gusmao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McFly wants to clinch
and Gusmao counters with a right hand to the body.
McFly looks to clinch
and McFly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gusmao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McFly looks to clinch
letting Gusmao counter with a right hand.
McFly tries to clinch up
and McFly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McFly swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gusmao counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McFly's guard now.
McFly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gusmao.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gusmao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gusmao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Gusmao dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McFly tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gusmao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot by Gusmao.
McFly closes the distance looking to clinch
and McFly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McFly tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gusmao counters with a left to the body.
A cross from Gusmao lands.
McFly tries to clinch up
and Gusmao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McFly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McFly closes the distance but Gusmao moves to the side
and Gusmao counters with a three punch combo that has McFly backing up. McFly nods at Gusmao to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gusmao connects with a good right hand that stumbles McFly. McFly circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McFly looks to clinch
and Gusmao counters with a nice double leg into side control. McFly won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gusmao landing a few strikes.
McFly is rocked!
A big shot lands for Gusmao! That's hurt McFly! Will he recover? Gusmao fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luiz Gusmao!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jiguro Kamoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalervo Paukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalervo Paukku will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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216 lbs
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210 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jiguro Kamoko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalervo Paukku!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paukku cracks Kamoko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Kamoko.
Nice body punch from Kamoko.
Kamoko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paukku counters with a right hand to the body.
Kamoko misses the body punch
and Paukku counters with a three punch combo that has Kamoko backing up. Kamoko nods at Paukku to acknowledge the strikes.
Kamoko misses with a jab to the body
and Paukku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamoko throws a sloppy body shot
and Paukku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jiguro Kamoko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paukku takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paukku will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamoko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Paukku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kamoko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paukku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kamoko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paukku counters with a nice uppercut.
Paukku takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Paukku wants to land a leg kick but Kamoko is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamoko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Paukku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paukku has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kamoko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Paukku counters with a one-two to the body.
Kamoko has a takedown stuffed.
Paukku misses with a double jab.
Kamoko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiguro Kamoko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamoko needs to keep his hands up - Paukku had a free shot at his head there.
Kalervo Paukku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamoko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Paukku to the mat! Paukku manages to get full guard.
Kamoko wants to pass the guard but Paukku is keeping the position.
Paukku really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kamoko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kamoko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Paukku is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kamoko taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Paukku taking a bit of punishment here - Kamoko scoring with strikes.
Kamoko misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Paukku dodges the ground and pound from Kamoko.
Kamoko lands a nice forearm strike.
Kamoko working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paukku is trying to buck Kamoko off.
Paukku is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Paukku is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kamoko is looking to take a break and control but Paukku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamoko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Paukku is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paukku managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kamoko.
Paukku is trying to get back to his feet.
Kamoko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Check out the look on Kamoko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kamoko throws a strike aimed at the side of Paukku's head but Paukku avoids it well.
Kamoko trying to control the position but Paukku is working away.
Kamoko scores with punches from side control.
Kamoko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kamoko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kamoko landing strikes.
Kamoko creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Paukku sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Paukku is trying to buck Kamoko off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamoko in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kamoko prevents Paukku from escaping the position.
Kamoko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Paukku is wriggling around trying to escape but Kamoko has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Paukku taps out and Kamoko picks up the big win! Great work there by Kamoko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jiguro Kamoko!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamey Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturo Cano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cano comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Disembodied kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Arturo Cano has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jamey Mills's chin.
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11 - 3 - 0 |
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179 lbs
12 - 5 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamey Mills!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arturo Cano!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cano throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mills's head.
Cano tries to land a front kick but Mills steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cano shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cano was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mills is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mills tries to lock up and control but Cano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mills is looking to escape.
Mills really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mills is squirming around, avoiding Cano's attempts to control the action.
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.
Mills tries to hold on but Cano pushes him away.
Cano looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cano cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mills tries to hold on but Cano postures up.
Cano looking to finish with strikes here!
Cano wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Mills slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mills trying to control but Cano postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cano is trying to work for a kimura but Mills is defending well.
Mills wants to improve his position but Cano is controlling well.
Mills is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cano's back!
Mills missing with punches from the back.
Cano breaks Mills's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Mills tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mills pulls Cano in close to his closed guard and prevents Cano from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mills is looking for a triangle but Cano pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills controlling Cano's posture.
Mills escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cano passes Mills's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mills is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mills is just riding it out for now. Cano eventually gives up the hold.
Mills has his hands clasped together around Cano's back. He's all about the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cano is thwarting Mills's attempts to control the position.
Cano trying to control from half guard but Mills is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cano passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mills is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cano tries to control but Mills wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Cano dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big left from Mills misses.
Mills fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cano to the ground. Mills is now in Cano's guard.
Cano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cano keeping moving, preventing Mills from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mills throwing strikes but missing.
Cano wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mills scoring with some ground and pound.
Mills is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mills trying to control but Cano is working from the bottom.
Mills has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mills throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mills passes into half guard.
Mills is trying to control the action in half guard but Cano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mills content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mills has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cano hang on?
Cano is working to get back to half guard.
Mills pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mills prevents Cano from getting the reversal.
Cano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mills lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Mills connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mills landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Mills! Cano is hurt baaadly! Mills is firing away with more strikes - Cano is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamey Mills!
Jamey Mills retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Imum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nestor Anderton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Imum comes to the cage accompanied by Candy Paint - Ken Tuck. Anderton has chosen Fake ass bitches as his entrance music. Nestor Anderton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Max Imum's chin.
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186 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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195 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Imum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nestor Anderton!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderton throws a body punch but Imum moves out of range.
Imum throws a sloppy head kick and Anderton moves out of range easily.
Anderton lands a right hook to the body.
A cross from Anderton lands.
Anderton swings for the body but Imum moves out of range.
Anderton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Anderton is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Imum reverses the position - he's now on top in Anderton's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imum controlling from the top position.
Anderton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Imum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Imum trying to control but Anderton is working from the bottom.
Imum being controlled here momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Anderton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Imum moves away.
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.
Anderton takes a swing at Imum's ribcage but misses.
Anderton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Anderton takes a swing at Imum's ribcage but misses.
Anderton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Imum's face as Anderton controls the position.
Imum defending against the ground and pound.
Imum is trying to control Anderton's posture but Anderton avoids it.
Anderton looking to control but instead Imum has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imum is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anderton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Imum manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anderton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Imum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anderton looking to sit in guard and control but Imum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Anderton is trying to control the position but Imum postures up.
Imum trying to control but Anderton is working from the bottom.
Imum preventing the sweep.
Imum trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nestor Anderton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good leg kick by Imum there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nestor Anderton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderton just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderton gets caught napping as Imum dives in and scores a takedown. Anderton manages to retain guard.
Anderton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Imum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Imum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Imum trying to control but Anderton is working from the bottom.
Anderton trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderton keeping moving, preventing Imum from controlling successfully.
Anderton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Imum controls the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Max Imum wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Imum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderton.
Anderton rushes Imum and presses him up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Imum.
It looks like Nestor Anderton has been cut.
Anderton misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderton has a couple of punches blocked by Imum.
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.
Anderton blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderton.
Imum has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Anderton is trying to keep an underhook but Imum manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Anderton is refusing to be controlled, as Imum sits in half guard.
Imum is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anderton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Imum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anderton is trying to maintain the position but Imum is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Imum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderton keeps working.
Imum throwing shots but Anderton is blocking nicely.
Imum is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Imum is looking to take a break and control but Anderton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anderton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anderton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Imum throws and elbow that misses. Anderton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Imum's guard. Nice move by Anderton!
Anderton stopping the sweep attempt from Imum.
Imum keeping moving, preventing Anderton from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Imum dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nestor Anderton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Imum lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Anderton lands an uppercut.
Imum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Anderton lands with a short shot to the head.
Imum misses with an elbow strike.
Imum misses with an elbow strike.
Anderton lands with a left to the head.
Anderton avoids a wild elbow strike from Imum.
Imum lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderton.
Imum gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderton.
Imum misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderton avoiding damage as Imum throws knees to the body.
Anderton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anderton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Max Imum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nestor Anderton.
Imum lands an elbow inside.
Imum lands an elbow inside that Anderton shrugs off.
Anderton misses with some punches.
Imum comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Imum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anderton is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderton swings wildly with an uppercut but Imum uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderton.
Imum digs a right hand into Anderton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderton's gas tank.
Imum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Imum is trying to maintain a safe position but Anderton gets an underhook and turns Imum into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Imum.
That has opened up Nestor Anderton's cut even more.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderton.
Nice elbow from Imum.
Anderton lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Imum.
A short right from Imum on the inside.
Anderton can't break the clinch.
Anderton has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Imum clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Anderton looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Imum trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Imum rolls, trying to escape but Anderton keeps control of the position.
Imum covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Imum is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imum tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Anderton is trying to control here but Imum has managed to regain half guard.
Imum is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderton is thwarting Imum's attempts to control the position.
Anderton wants to pass to mount but Imum is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Imum wants to control but Anderton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anderton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Imum moves into full guard.
Imum looking to control.
Anderton trying to control but Imum is working from the bottom.
Anderton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Imum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderton trying to control but Imum is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A big right from Imum misses.
Anderton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Imum counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Imum throws a head kick that misses
letting Anderton counter with a right hand.
Anderton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Imum is not content to let Anderton control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nestor Anderton.
I think Anderton 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nestor Anderton!
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