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CEC 153 : Just One More Thing PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jarno Highwayz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Mariachi Zidlicky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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141 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarno Highwayz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, El Mariachi Zidlicky!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Highwayz shoots in for a takedown but Zidlicky shows good takedown defense.
Zidlicky throws the kick towards the body but Highwayz avoids it.
Zidlicky connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Highwayz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zidlicky pinned against the cage. Zidlicky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zidlicky scores with a kick to the body.
Zidlicky throws a series of punches but Highwayz avoids them all with ease.
Zidlicky fails to land with a series of punches.
Zidlicky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Highwayz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zidlicky's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zidlicky holds on and takes a little breather.
Highwayz wants to stand but Zidlicky has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zidlicky looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Highwayz wants to control from the top but Zidlicky keeps moving.
Zidlicky 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
That kick from Zidlicky tenderised Highwayz's leg. Highwayz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zidlicky throws a sloppy head kick and Highwayz moves out of range easily.
Zidlicky throws a head kick that misses.
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.
Zidlicky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Highwayz circles away quickly and effectively.
Zidlicky tries a head kick but it misses.
Zidlicky lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Highwayz dodges the punch combination from Zidlicky.
Zidlicky throws a right hand that Highwayz ducks under and follows up with a left that Highwayz also avoids with ease.
Zidlicky throws an overhand right that lands on Highwayz's shoulder, as Highwayz tries to avoid the shot.
Zidlicky misses with a wild combination.
Highwayz slips a jab from Zidlicky.
A leg kick checked by Highwayz.
El Mariachi Zidlicky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highwayz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zidlicky as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarno Highwayz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zidlicky looks to land a combination but Highwayz avoids it well.
Highwayz walks into a left hand.
Highwayz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zidlicky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Highwayz somewhat.
Zidlicky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zidlicky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Highwayz misses with a low kick.
Zidlicky plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Highwayz.
Highwayz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Highwayz is breathing heavily.
Zidlicky throws a right and a left that Highwayz avoids nicely.
Highwayz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zidlicky scores with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Zidlicky.
Zidlicky throws a series of punches but Highwayz moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zidlicky has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Mariachi Zidlicky 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.
Highwayz slips a jab and a cross from Zidlicky.
Zidlicky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jarno Highwayz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zidlicky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zidlicky swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Zidlicky. Those never looked like landing.
Zidlicky looks to throw a body kick
and Highwayz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Highwayz tries to pass to full mount but Zidlicky defends it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zidlicky manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zidlicky pulls Highwayz in close to his closed guard and prevents Highwayz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Highwayz trying to control the position from guard on top but Zidlicky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zidlicky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Highwayz is one step ahead there.
Highwayz wants to control from the top but Zidlicky keeps moving.
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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Highwayz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Highwayz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jarno Highwayz.
Zidlicky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zidlicky plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zidlicky moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zidlicky lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zidlicky misses with a combination
and Highwayz counters with a three punch combo that has Zidlicky backing up. Zidlicky nods at Highwayz to acknowledge the strikes.
Zidlicky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Highwayz's sensitive parts.
Zidlicky jabs Highwayz right on the nose. Highwayz blinks but takes it well.
El Mariachi Zidlicky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zidlicky scores with a push kick.
Zidlicky misses with a wild body shot.
Zidlicky misses with a combination
and Highwayz counters with a shoot takedown. Zidlicky fights it but they end up in guard.
Highwayz trying to control the position from guard on top but Zidlicky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Highwayz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zidlicky pulls Highwayz in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highwayz won't allow Zidlicky to sweep him here.
Highwayz tries to free his leg and advance position but Zidlicky is retaining full guard.
Zidlicky has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. El Mariachi Zidlicky wasn't active enough on the ground.
Zidlicky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zidlicky throws a sloppy head kick and Highwayz moves out of range easily.
Zidlicky throws a head kick that misses
and Highwayz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zidlicky's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zidlicky has control of Highwayz's left arm, preventing Highwayz from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarno Highwayz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Zidlicky.
Highwayz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zidlicky.
Zidlicky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Highwayz checks a leg kick.
Highwayz shoots in for a takedown but Zidlicky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highwayz fails with a takedown attempt.
Zidlicky feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Highwayz's calf.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Highwayz misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarno Highwayz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Zidlicky.
Zidlicky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Highwayz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zidlicky. Zidlicky obviously looking to wear him down.
Zidlicky throws a front kick that sends Highwayz stumbling back into the cage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zidlicky!
Zidlicky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Highwayz slips a jab and a cross from Zidlicky.
Zidlicky cracks Highwayz with an open hand slap.
Zidlicky looks to land a combination but Highwayz avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Zidlicky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highwayz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zidlicky.
Zidlicky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Highwayz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
El Mariachi Zidlicky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zidlicky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zidlicky throws a nice head kick!
Zidlicky lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zidlicky feints and then cracks Highwayz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Highwayz down.
Zidlicky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zidlicky throws a jab but it's blocked by Highwayz.
Danga de danga de dang - Zidlicky scores with a four punch combination!
Zidlicky throws a series of punches but Highwayz moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zidlicky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zidlicky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zidlicky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zidlicky throws a sloppy head kick
and Highwayz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Highwayz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zidlicky is refusing to be controlled, as Highwayz sits in half guard.
Highwayz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Highwayz trying to control from half guard but Zidlicky is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highwayz wants to pass the guard but Zidlicky is defending well.
Zidlicky trying to control here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Mariachi Zidlicky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zidlicky has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... El Mariachi Zidlicky!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kulku Koira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Manton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kulku Koira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Manton!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manton misses with a double jab
and Koira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Manton duly obliges.
Manton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Koira moves into the clinch.
Koira manages to pull guard.
Manton content to stall in guard here.
Koira has Manton pulled in close to control his posture.
Manton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Koira keeping moving, preventing Manton from controlling successfully.
Manton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koira throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Manton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Koira holds on and takes a little breather.
Koira has a closed guard, preventing Manton from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James Manton has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Manton throws a right hand that misses
and Koira counters by clinching up.
Koira has picked Manton up - he's going for a ride! Koira dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Manton is trying to stand up here but Koira is controlling him well.
Koira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manton defending well though.
Koira prevents Manton from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koira thows a huge punch but Manton dodges it nicely.
Koira trying to control from half guard but Manton is working away.
Koira prevents Manton from improving his position.
Manton wants to get back to full guard but Koira has mounted him!
Manton in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Koira looking to control but Manton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koira 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.
Koira fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Manton is looking to get to half guard.
Koira putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Koira looking to finish Manton with some ground and pound. This is bad for Manton!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Manton is looking to escape.
Koira lands a nice shot to the head.
Manton avoids a series of strikes thrown by Koira.
BOOM! Koira connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Manton is rocked!
Koira postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Manton in real trouble here! The ref calls for Manton to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kulku Koira!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasi Rantala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torres comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Not Afraid. Fernando Torres could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pasi Rantala's chin.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fernando Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Rantala!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres blocks a low kick nicely.
Some wild striking there from Rantala.
Rantala has closed the distance and engaged Torres in a clinch.
Torres tries for a takedown but Rantala manages to get underhooks.
Rantala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Torres walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rantala.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Torres.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rantala.
Torres takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Fernando Torres has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Torres is defended easily by Rantala.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rantala rushes Torres and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rantala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rantala goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Torres takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rantala has managed to clinch.
Torres goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rantala prevents it.
Torres is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rantala pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rantala dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rantala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rantala throws a leg kick
and Torres counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rantala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres wants to control from the top but Rantala keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Torres accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Torres advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rantala wants to get back to his feet but Torres is dominant here and he's now got Rantala's back!
Rantala won't enjoy being in this position. Torres looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Rantala is tapping - it's over boys! Torres picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fernando Torres!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Volmar Wikstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Jedard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jedard has chosen Creeping Death by Metallica as his entrance music. Steve Jedard is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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265 lbs
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270 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Volmar Wikstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Jedard!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jedard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wikstrom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jedard throws a lazy uppercut
and Wikstrom counters with a nice body shot.
Wikstrom lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooh!!! Wikstrom has knocked Jedard down with a huge combo! Wikstrom steps away and waves a wobbly Jedard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Jedard is rocked!
It looks like Steve Jedard has been cut.
Jedard looks gassed!
Wikstrom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jedard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jedard is still on wobbly legs! Can Wikstrom finish him?
Wikstrom Throws a clean left jab. Wikstrom Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Jedard's chin! Jedard crumbles to the ground and Wikstrom follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Wikstrom!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Volmar Wikstrom!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Magnussen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnussen comes to the cage accompanied by Bloody Beetroots - Butter. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunnar Magnussen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simon Adebisi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnussen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adebisi.
Adebisi throws a lazy uppercut
and Magnussen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Adebisi's knee momentarily.
Magnussen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magnussen throws a low kick but Adebisi moves out of range easily.
Magnussen tries to work over Adebisi's front leg with a kick but Adebisi checks it.
Magnussen jabs Adebisi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magnussen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Adebisi is out of range and Magnussen settles back down.
Magnussen throws a head kick that misses.
Magnussen wants to slow Adebisi down by chopping away at his legs.
Adebisi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magnussen manages to avoid it.
Magnussen slips a straight right by Adebisi.
Magnussen throws a low kick, looking for Adebisi's leg but Adebisi calmly moves out of range.
Magnussen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adebisi throws a big shot that misses.
Magnussen lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Magnussen. That snapped Adebisi's head back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Magnussen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Magnussen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gunnar Magnussen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Magnussen throws a leg kick that misses.
Magnussen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Magnussen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Adebisi's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnussen gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Adebisi blocks a low kick nicely.
Adebisi looks to land a left hand but Magnussen moved out of range nicely.
Magnussen takes one to the side of the head.
Magnussen staying out of range there.
Adebisi throws a big shot that misses.
Donk. Magnussen catches Adebisi right on the button with a cross.
Magnussen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adebisi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Adebisi blocks a head kick by Magnussen.
Magnussen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adebisi's sensitive parts.
A jab from Adebisi misses.
Adebisi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adebisi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Adebisi tries to move into range but Magnussen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Magnussen lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magnussen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Adebisi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magnussen lands a lovely overhand right.
Adebisi throws a nice looking combination but Magnussen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adebisi looks gassed!
Magnussen wants to slow Adebisi down by chopping away at his legs.
Adebisi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magnussen throws a head kick but Adebisi moves out of range.
Adebisi misses with a few strikes there.
Magnussen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adebisi throws out the jab.
Magnussen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magnussen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Magnussen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Magnussen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adebisi.
Magnussen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magnussen throws a front kick aimed at Adebisi's knee but Adebisi avoids it well.
Magnussen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Magnussen throws a sloppy head kick and Adebisi moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnussen is looking to chop away at Adebisi's legs.
Adebisi scores with a three punch combo!
Magnussen scores with a leg kick.
Magnussen cracks a nice hook into Adebisi's ribs.
Magnussen throws a leg kick but Adebisi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Magnussen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adebisi checks a low kick from Magnussen.
Adebisi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magnussen manages to avoid it.
Adebisi checks a leg kick.
Adebisi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Magnussen misses with a low kick.
Magnussen lands a leg kick that knocks Adebisi off balance momentarily.
Magnussen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Magnussen lands with a nice combination. Adebisi backs away looking to recover.
Magnussen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Simon Adebisi has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Magnussen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Magnussen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Magnussen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adebisi misses with a series of wild punches.
Adebisi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magnussen.
Magnussen connects with a solid leg kick.
Adebisi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Magnussen to score with a decent uppercut.
Adebisi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magnussen.
Magnussen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Adebisi.
Magnussen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adebisi.
Magnussen cracks the inside of Adebisi's front leg.
Magnussen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Magnussen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Magnussen misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magnussen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adebisi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Magnussen.
Adebisi walks into a stiff left hand from Magnussen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Magnussen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Adebisi's cut.
That's time! Magnussen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Magnussen swings for the body but Adebisi moves out of range.
Adebisi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adebisi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magnussen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Magnussen.
Magnussen swings for the body but Adebisi moves out of range.
Adebisi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Adebisi checks a low kick from Magnussen.
Magnussen tries to work over Adebisi's front leg with a kick but Adebisi checks it.
Magnussen throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Adebisi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adebisi.
Magnussen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adebisi.
Magnussen lands with a right hand.
Magnussen moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Adebisi misses the target.
Magnussen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adebisi.
Adebisi throws a series of punches but Magnussen moves out of range.
Magnussen jabs Adebisi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Adebisi is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Magnussen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnussen scores with a leg kick.
Magnussen connects with a solid leg kick.
Magnussen misses with a low kick.
Magnussen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magnussen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adebisi can do to turn this around?
Magnussen lands with a right hand.
Magnussen is looking to chop away at Adebisi's legs.
Adebisi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magnussen.
Adebisi throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magnussen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magnussen. That's going to slow Adebisi down.
Adebisi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Magnussen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Magnussen throws a leg kick but Adebisi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magnussen lands an overhand right.
Magnussen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Magnussen throws a front kick aimed at Adebisi's knee but Adebisi avoids it well.
Adebisi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magnussen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adebisi missing with a left hand there. Magnussen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good work by Adebisi as he checks the leg kick.
Magnussen is looking to slow Adebisi down with leg kicks.
Magnussen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Adebisi is out of range and Magnussen settles back down.
Adebisi misses with a hook
and Magnussen counters with a nice leg kick.
Magnussen throws a leg kick which misses Adebisi's front leg but catches the back leg as Adebisi tries to avoid it.
Magnussen thumps Adebisi with a low kick.
Magnussen connects with an inside leg kick.
Magnussen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Adebisi avoids the head kick by Magnussen.
Magnussen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Magnussen cracks the inside of Adebisi's front leg.
Adebisi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Magnussen.
Magnussen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Magnussen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnussen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Magnussen throws a leg kick which misses Adebisi's front leg but catches the back leg as Adebisi tries to avoid it.
Magnussen throws a head kick that misses.
Adebisi avoids the head kick by Magnussen.
A big left from Adebisi misses.
Adebisi misses with a lunging right hand
and Magnussen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magnussen throws a nice head kick!
Magnussen misses with a body shot.
Magnussen motions for Adebisi to come forward. Magnussen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adebisi cracks Magnussen with a right hand to the side of the head.
That kick from Magnussen tenderised Adebisi's leg. Adebisi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Magnussen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Adebisi blocks a head kick by Magnussen.
A head kick misses from Magnussen.
Adebisi misses the jab.
Magnussen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Magnussen duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnussen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Magnussen wants to slow Adebisi down by chopping away at his legs.
Magnussen slips a straight right by Adebisi.
Adebisi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magnussen lands a high kick!
Magnussen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Magnussen is looking to chop away at Adebisi's legs.
Magnussen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magnussen scoring well with a low kick there.
Magnussen tests Adebisi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adebisi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adebisi misses with a straight right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magnussen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magnussen throws an off balance right hand
and Adebisi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Magnussen thinking.
Adebisi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magnussen connects with a looping right hand.
Magnussen tries to land a leg kick but Adebisi saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Magnussen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Simon Adebisi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Adebisi misses with the combination.
Magnussen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Magnussen throws a low kick but Adebisi avoids it.
Adebisi checks a low kick from Magnussen.
Magnussen misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Magnussen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magnussen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Adebisi lands a really nice looking cross but Magnussen seems unphased.
Adebisi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Magnussen's head.
Magnussen blocks a jab.
Magnussen digs a good hook to Adebisi's body.
Adebisi avoids the head kick by Magnussen.
Adebisi slips a straight right by Magnussen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magnussen with a nice cross.
Magnussen throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnussen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Adebisi misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Magnussen.
A head kick misses from Magnussen.
Adebisi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magnussen throws a lazy right hand but Adebisi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good work by Adebisi as he checks the leg kick.
Magnussen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adebisi.
Adebisi scores with the left hand. Magnussen knows he should have avoided that one.
Magnussen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Adebisi checks it well.
Adebisi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magnussen throws a head kick but Adebisi moves out of range.
Magnussen walks into a jab.
Magnussen misses with an uppercut. Adebisi saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi swings for the body but Magnussen moves out of range.
Adebisi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magnussen.
Adebisi throws a hook to the side of Magnussen's head but Magnussen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adebisi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magnussen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Good standup being displayed there by Adebisi as he connects with a hook.
Adebisi throws an off balance right hand
letting Magnussen counter with a right hand.
Nice cross by Adebisi.
Magnussen throws a solid leg kick but Adebisi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Magnussen.
Adebisi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magnussen.
Adebisi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magnussen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Magnussen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adebisi missing with a left hand there. Magnussen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magnussen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adebisi lunges at Magnussen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magnussen's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Magnussen to counter with a crisp jab.
Magnussen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adebisi counters with a left right combination that sends Magnussen crashing to the mat - Adebisi wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Magnussen out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Adebisi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ned Ryerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valdemar Kosonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryerson comes to the cage accompanied by I Got You Babe. Kosonen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mad Sin - Burn and Rise kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ned Ryerson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
163 lbs
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163 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ned Ryerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valdemar Kosonen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryerson tries to land a leg kick but Kosonen saw it coming and moves away.
Kosonen misses with a straight right.
Kosonen moves out of range as Ryerson throws a body kick.
Ryerson throws a front kick aimed at Kosonen's knee but Kosonen avoids it well.
Kosonen throws a hook but Ryerson avoids it easily.
Ryerson misses with a two punch combination.
Kosonen scores with a takedown into Ryerson's guard.
Kosonen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kosonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosonen won't allow Ryerson to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosonen slips nicely into half guard.
Kosonen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kosonen looking to control but Ryerson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kosonen controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Kosonen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ryerson because Kosonen loaded up on that one.
Kosonen tries to control but Ryerson wriggling away.
Kosonen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ryerson taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryerson is looking to get to half guard.
Kosonen throwing strikes here but Ryerson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosonen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kosonen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kosonen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kosonen dominating with strikes here.
Kosonen scoring with strikes but Ryerson is staying in there.
Kosonen swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valdemar Kosonen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pena Hirmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ville Kuukkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hirmu comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - War Machine. Kuukkeli has chosen a-ha - Take On Me as his entrance music. Pena Hirmu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Hirmu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Kuukkeli!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirmu scores with a sloppy right hand. Kuukkeli should have avoided that one.
Hirmu throws a combination that misses
and Kuukkeli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hirmu ducks under a wild hook from Kuukkeli.
Hirmu looks to throw the jab but Kuukkeli is out of range.
Kuukkeli throws a series of punches but Hirmu moves out of range.
Hirmu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hirmu connects with a body shot that sends Kuukkeli's belly button to the back.
Hirmu tests Kuukkeli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuukkeli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hirmu.
Nice shot by Hirmu.
Kuukkeli is rocked!
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!
Hirmu misses with a double jab
and Kuukkeli counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuukkeli is still on wobbly legs! Can Hirmu finish him?
Hirmu swinging wildly here.
Kuukkeli seems to have recovered his senses.
Hirmu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuukkeli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuukkeli thuds his right hand into Hirmu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hirmu looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuukkeli is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Hirmu does no damage.
Hirmu misses with a combination
and Kuukkeli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hirmu gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuukkeli wants to control from the top but Hirmu keeps moving.
Hirmu wants to stand and escape but Kuukkeli is having none of it.
Hirmu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kuukkeli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kuukkeli postures up.
Kuukkeli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuukkeli throwing strikes from guard but Hirmu blocks nicely.
Kuukkeli trying to control but Hirmu is working from the bottom.
Hirmu wants to sweep but no luck.
Hirmu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuukkeli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hirmu working for a triangle but Kuukkeli defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hirmu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hirmu looking for a sweep. Not yet Hirmu, not yet.
Kuukkeli looking to pass the guard.
Hirmu 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.
Hirmu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuukkeli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kuukkeli distracts Hirmu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hirmu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hirmu has his foot on Kuukkeli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuukkeli works his way back into a safe position though.
Hirmu wants to stand but Kuukkeli is controlling the position.
Kuukkeli tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirmu is retaining full guard.
Kuukkeli won't allow Hirmu to get back to his feet.
Hirmu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hirmu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuukkeli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hirmu is breathing heavily.
Kuukkeli is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kuukkeli trying to control but Hirmu is working from the bottom.
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.
Kuukkeli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hirmu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuukkeli's guard.
Hirmu trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuukkeli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuukkeli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hirmu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuukkeli working for submissions but it's allowed Hirmu to get to half guard.
Kuukkeli is not content to let Hirmu control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hirmu is pressing down on Kuukkeli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuukkeli is holding on for now.
Hirmu decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pena Hirmu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hirmu misses with a combination
letting Kuukkeli counter with a right hand.
Hirmu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pena Hirmu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hirmu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hirmu throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuukkeli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Kuukkeli.
A big left from Hirmu misses.
Hirmu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuukkeli.
Kuukkeli throws a body punch but Hirmu moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Hirmu.
Kuukkeli has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hirmu looks to land a right hand but Kuukkeli moved out of range.
Hirmu throws a body punch but Kuukkeli moves out of range.
Hirmu scores with a nice strike.
Kuukkeli tries to score with a low kick but Hirmu moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirmu throws a series of punches but Kuukkeli avoids them all with ease.
Kuukkeli shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kuukkeli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hirmu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kuukkeli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hirmu defends it well.
Kuukkeli is breathing heavily.
Hirmu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hirmu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kuukkeli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuukkeli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuukkeli is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hirmu is looking to stand up but Kuukkeli isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirmu has his foot on Kuukkeli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuukkeli works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuukkeli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuukkeli wants to control from the top but Hirmu keeps moving.
Kuukkeli prevents Hirmu from getting back to his feet.
Kuukkeli is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hirmu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuukkeli defends it easily.
Hirmu keeping moving, preventing Kuukkeli from controlling successfully.
Kuukkeli postures up in Hirmu's guard and throws a big left but Hirmu blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hirmu is on top in guard.
Kuukkeli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hirmu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hirmu wants to stand but Kuukkeli is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kuukkeli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuukkeli will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hirmu trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuukkeli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hirmu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kuukkeli looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kuukkeli looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kuukkeli!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli tries for a kimura but Hirmu is defending well.
Hirmu gets back to half guard.
Kuukkeli is looking to take a break and control but Hirmu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuukkeli wants to pass to mount but Hirmu is defending the position.
Hirmu gets full guard.
Kuukkeli content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kuukkeli looking to pass the guard.
Kuukkeli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hirmu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuukkeli has managed to get both his arms back between Hirmu's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pena Hirmu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hirmu works Kuukkeli's body with a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Hirmu.
Pena Hirmu is winning the standup battle so far.
Hirmu misses with a combination
so Kuukkeli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hirmu is trying to keep Kuukkeli in close.
Hirmu is looking to stand up but Kuukkeli isn't so interested in that idea.
Kuukkeli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hirmu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuukkeli has managed to get both his arms back between Hirmu's legs - danger averted.
Hirmu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuukkeli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kuukkeli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirmu wants to stand and escape but Kuukkeli is having none of it.
Kuukkeli content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hirmu working for a triangle but Kuukkeli defends it easily.
Ville Kuukkeli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hirmu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuukkeli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuukkeli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuukkeli stands and throws Hirmu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kuukkeli in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kuukkeli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hirmu, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirmu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kuukkeli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hirmu tries to get to full guard but Kuukkeli has control of the leg.
Hirmu looking for submissions off his back.
Hirmu wants to improve his position but Kuukkeli is controlling well.
Kuukkeli throwing shots but Hirmu is blocking nicely.
Hirmu tries to get to full guard but Kuukkeli has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli is nestled in close to Hirmu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hirmu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hirmu tries to kick Kuukkeli off but Kuukkeli keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kuukkeli is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hirmu gets full guard.
Hirmu has his foot on Kuukkeli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuukkeli works his way back into a safe position though.
Hirmu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuukkeli defends it easily.
Kuukkeli preventing the sweep.
Hirmu looking for subs off his back but Kuukkeli has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli working Hirmu over with strikes.
Ville Kuukkeli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ground and pound from Kuukkeli.
Hirmu wants to get back to full guard.
Kuukkeli is trying for a kimura here. Hirmu looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kuukkeli wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ville Kuukkeli!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sepi Kumpulainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl De Groot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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28
143 lbs
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24
155 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sepi Kumpulainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl De Groot!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumpulainen fails with the takedown
and De Groot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kumpulainen shoots and misses
and De Groot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
De Groot's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kumpulainen under the eye.
Kumpulainen fails with the takedown
and De Groot counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepi Kumpulainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Groot throws a body kick that misses.
Kumpulainen misses with a takedown
and De Groot counters with a slapping leg kick.
De Groot tries to work over Kumpulainen's front leg with a kick but Kumpulainen checks it.
Kumpulainen fails with the takedown
and De Groot makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kumpulainen fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kumpulainen has his takedown stuffed
and De Groot counters with a leg kick.
Sepi Kumpulainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumpulainen with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Groot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by De Groot.
De Groot scores with a jab to the body.
Kumpulainen is breathing heavily.
Kumpulainen misses with a takedown attempt
and De Groot counters with a right hand to the body.
De Groot cracks Kumpulainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De Groot smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good shot there by De Groot.
Kumpulainen with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Groot counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Groot. Kumpulainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Groot stuns Kumpulainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Groot jabs Kumpulainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Groot scores with a jab.
De Groot rushes Kumpulainen and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Groot lands a body punch.
Kumpulainen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but De Groot gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hand to the body from De Groot.
De Groot scores with a hook to the body.
De Groot lands a nice shot to the body.
De Groot avoiding damage.
A right hook to the body lands for De Groot.
De Groot lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kumpulainen.
De Groot lands a body shot.
De Groot unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kumpulainen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
De Groot lands a body shot.
Good body shot from De Groot.
De Groot lands with a left to the head.
Kumpulainen takes a shot to the head.
De Groot lands with a right to the head.
De Groot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kumpulainen shoots and misses
and De Groot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kumpulainen thinking.
De Groot connects with a leg kick. Kumpulainen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
De Groot connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Groot instigates a clinch.
De Groot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Groot cracks the inside of Kumpulainen's front leg.
Kumpulainen scores a takedown into full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Kumpulainen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kumpulainen misses with a head shot.
De Groot working to try and regain half guard.
De Groot is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
De Groot is looking to get to half guard.
Kumpulainen wants to control the pace but De Groot is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen avoids the attempt from De Groot to control.
Kumpulainen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now De Groot is on top in guard.
Kumpulainen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kumpulainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kumpulainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Groot is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Groot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kumpulainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De Groot postures up.
De Groot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kumpulainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl De Groot dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kumpulainen fails with the takedown
and De Groot counters with a body kick.
Kumpulainen darts in trying to clinch
and De Groot counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kumpulainen avoids the body shot from De Groot.
De Groot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kumpulainen misses with a takedown
and De Groot counters by clinching up.
De Groot stalls.
De Groot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kumpulainen jumps guard but De Groot stands there with Kumpulainen around his waist. Kumpulainen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepi Kumpulainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Groot lands a nice shot to the body.
De Groot throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groot scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from De Groot.
Kumpulainen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Groot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kumpulainen jumps guard but De Groot stands there with Kumpulainen around his waist. Kumpulainen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
De Groot lands with a right to the head.
De Groot presses Kumpulainen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Groot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kumpulainen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and De Groot counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Groot has managed to clinch.
De Groot lands a nice uppercut.
De Groot dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
De Groot breaks the clinch.
De Groot loads up on a big right hand but Kumpulainen slips the punch.
Kumpulainen looks to clinch
and De Groot counters with a head kick. That will keep Kumpulainen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
De Groot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from De Groot misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and De Groot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kumpulainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kumpulainen misses with a takedown
and De Groot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
De Groot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Groot lands a jab to Kumpulainen's midsection.
De Groot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karl De Groot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for De Groot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kumpulainen tries to clinch but De Groot is having none of it.
Kumpulainen shoots and misses
letting De Groot counter with a right hand.
Kumpulainen has his takedown stuffed
and De Groot counters with a left to the body.
De Groot thuds his shin into the meat of Kumpulainen's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Groot lands a head kick!
Kumpulainen tries for a takedown but De Groot circles away easily
and De Groot counters with an outside leg kick.
Kumpulainen with a poor takedown
and De Groot counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from De Groot.
De Groot chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Groot, as that shot connected.
De Groot stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De Groot has closed the distance and engaged Kumpulainen in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from De Groot as the two fighters clinch.
De Groot lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from De Groot.
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!
De Groot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kumpulainen tries a knee to the head but De Groot blocks it.
De Groot lands a shot to the body.
Karl De Groot seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
De Groot lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kumpulainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen is trying to push De Groot away but De Groot has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hook to the body lands for De Groot.
De Groot slowing the pace effectively.
De Groot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kumpulainens head.
De Groot stalling in the clinch.
De Groot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kumpulainen tries for a takedown but De Groot circles away easily
and Kumpulainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab lands there for De Groot.
De Groot circles away from the clinch attempt
and De Groot counters with a thumping low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Groot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kumpulainen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and De Groot counters with a low kick, right behind Kumpulainen 's knee.
De Groot works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl De Groot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kumpulainen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and De Groot counters with a nice uppercut.
Kumpulainen misses with a takedown
and De Groot counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by De Groot.
Kumpulainen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but De Groot gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepi Kumpulainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Groot manages to break the clinch.
Kumpulainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kumpulainen fails with the takedown
and De Groot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Groot is looking to slow Kumpulainen down with leg kicks.
Kumpulainen has his takedown stuffed
and De Groot counters with a stiff right hand.
Kumpulainen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumpulainen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and De Groot moves into the clinch.
De Groot landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kumpulainen fails to pull guard.
De Groot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kumpulainen misses with a takedown
and De Groot counters with a right hand to the body.
De Groot tries a head kick but it misses.
Kumpulainen misses with a takedown
and De Groot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kumpulainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kumpulainen shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
De Groot lands with an overhand left.
De Groot cracks Kumpulainen with a good jab.
Kumpulainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good exchange - De Groot coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Groot scores with a body shot.
De Groot with a nice cross.
De Groot connects with a body shot that sends Kumpulainen's belly button to the back.
Donk. De Groot catches Kumpulainen right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Groot digs a good hook to Kumpulainen's body.
Kumpulainen takes one on the button.
De Groot throws a leg kick which misses Kumpulainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kumpulainen tries to avoid it.
De Groot slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kumpulainen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and De Groot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Groot bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kumpulainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. De Groot catches Kumpulainen right on the button with a cross.
Kumpulainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kumpulainen misses with a takedown
and De Groot counters with a nice body shot.
De Groot scores with a hook to the body. Kumpulainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Groot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kumpulainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Groot throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Groot goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
De Groot tries to land a front kick but Kumpulainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karl De Groot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Groot smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karl De Groot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Groot lands a nice looking body kick.
Kumpulainen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from De Groot finds it's way through Kumpulainen's defenses.
De Groot lands a high kick!
Kumpulainen with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Groot counters with a nice uppercut.
De Groot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kumpulainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kumpulainen misses with a takedown
and De Groot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sepi Kumpulainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
De Groot stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kumpulainen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but De Groot pulls him back up using the underhooks.
De Groot digs a right hand into Kumpulainen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kumpulainen's gas tank.
De Groot lands a body shot.
De Groot just leaning against Kumpulainen, taking a breather.
De Groot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl De Groot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Groot winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl De Groot!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Slim Shadie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimmo Kivipaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kivipaa has chosen Kivipää as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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158 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Shadie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimmo Kivipaa!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shadie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kivipaa.
Kivipaa lands a nice hook to Shadie's body. Shadie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shadie throws a leg kick
and Kivipaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kivipaa throws a lazy right hand but Shadie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shadie slips a jab and a cross from Kivipaa.
Kivipaa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shadie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shadie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kivipaa.
Shadie throws a hook but Kivipaa avoids it easily.
Shadie thows a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Kivipaa.
The fighters circling - Shadie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivipaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kivipaa checks a low kick from Shadie.
Kivipaa avoids the head kick by Shadie.
Shadie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shadie misses with a body kick.
Kivipaa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Some bone on bone action there as Shadie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kivipaa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shadie counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice body kick from Shadie.
Kivipaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivipaa cracks Shadie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shadie throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kivipaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Kivipaa throws a combination that misses
and Shadie finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Shadie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shadie looks for a takedown but Kivipaa sprawls well.
Kivipaa blocks a low kick nicely.
Kivipaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kivipaa swings for the body but Shadie moves out of range.
Shadie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadie connects with a solid leg kick.
Shadie lands a right hook to the body.
Kivipaa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kivipaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kivipaa connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Shadie.
Shadie throws a leg kick but Kivipaa moved away.
Kimmo Kivipaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shadie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kivipaa.
No luck for Shadie with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slim Shadie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shadie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shadie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kivipaa looks to throw a body kick
and Shadie counters with a single leg into guard. Kivipaa didn't expect that.
Kivipaa keeping full guard, as Shadie tries to pass.
Shadie wants to control from the top but Kivipaa keeps moving.
Shadie with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shadie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Slim Shadie will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kivipaa misses with a body shot.
Kivipaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Kivipaa lands with a right hand.
Shadie tries a head kick but it misses.
Kivipaa tries to bum rush Shadie with a series of wild strikes but Shadie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shadie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivipaa swings widly with a right hand
and Shadie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kivipaa falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadie throws a lazy head kick
and Kivipaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shadie misses with a leg kick.
Shadie lands with a straight right. Kivipaa didn't see that one coming.
Kimmo Kivipaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Shadie is predictable there
and Shadie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Kivipaa.
Kivipaa misses the body punch
and Shadie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shadie.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kivipaa.
Kivipaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shadie counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kivipaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Shadie is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivipaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shadie counters with a thumping low kick.
Shadie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kivipaa.
Kivipaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shadie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shadie misses with a low kick.
Kimmo Kivipaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shadie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shadie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kivipaa.
Kivipaa lands a right hook to the body.
Shadie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kivipaa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shadie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kivipaa misses with a wild body shot.
Shadie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kivipaa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shadie somewhat.
Kivipaa moves out of range as Shadie strikes.
Shadie misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kivipaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Shadie counter with a right hand.
Kivipaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shadie throws a lazy right hand but Kivipaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kivipaa throws a poor cross that misses
and Shadie counters with a thumping low kick.
Kivipaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shadie manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Shadie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kivipaa throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Shadie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shadie.
Kivipaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kivipaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shadie.
Shadie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kivipaa swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kimmo Kivipaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters circling - Kivipaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kivipaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shadie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kivipaa throws a combination that misses
and Shadie counters with a straight right hand.
Kivipaa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shadie. Shadie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kivipaa misses with a shot to the body
letting Shadie counter with a right hand.
Kivipaa throws out a loose jab but Shadie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shadie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shadie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shadie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadie trying to mount his opponent but Kivipaa defends it.
Shadie is looking to take a break and control but Kivipaa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shadie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shadie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kivipaa keeps working.
Kivipaa has one foot on Shadie's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shadie shoots in but Kivipaa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shadie throws a jab but it's blocked by Kivipaa.
Shadie cracks a nice hook into Kivipaa's ribs.
Shadie misses with a hook
and Kivipaa counters with a straight right hand.
Shadie misses with a hook
and Kivipaa counters with a left and a right that stings Shadie.
Kivipaa misses with a body punch
and Shadie counters with a single leg into guard. Kivipaa didn't expect that.
Kivipaa keeping moving, preventing Shadie from controlling successfully.
Shadie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shadie 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.
Shadie throws a big right hand that misses.
Shadie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shadie trying to control the position from guard on top but Kivipaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shadie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kivipaa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shadie is controlling him.
Shadie looking to sit in guard and control but Kivipaa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kivipaa stopping the sweep attempt from Shadie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shadie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kivipaa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shadie 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Shadie clearly takes that round.
That's time! Shadie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shadie throws a low kick but Kivipaa avoids it.
Kivipaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kivipaa takes a swing at Shadie's ribcage but misses.
Kivipaa misses the jab.
Kivipaa throws a poor cross that misses
and Shadie finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Shadie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Shadie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kivipaa is squirming around, avoiding Shadie's attempts to control the action.
Shadie has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kivipaa's face.
It looks like Kimmo Kivipaa has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivipaa is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Shadie wants to control the pace but Kivipaa is squirming around nicely.
Shadie controlling his opponent.
The referee warns Kivipaa that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kivipaa blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivipaa is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Shadie misses with a head shot.
Shadie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shadie looking to control but Kivipaa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shadie throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Shadie controlling from the full mount.
Slim Shadie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shadie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kivipaa is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivipaa wants to try and get back to his feet.
Shadie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kivipaa is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shadie throws a sloppy strike and Kivipaa uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Kivipaa has ended up in Shadie's guard.
Shadie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shadie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shadie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Shadie had his way with Kimmo Kivipaa in that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kivipaa's cut.
That's time! Shadie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Shadie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shadie misses with an uppercut
and Kivipaa counters with a series of strikes. Shadie will be more careful next time no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kivipaa.
Nice defenses there by Shadie.
A low kick from Shadie misses
and Kivipaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Shadie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kivipaa.
A jab from Kivipaa does it's job there.
Shadie tries to bum rush Kivipaa with a series of wild strikes but Kivipaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kivipaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadie tried to score with a low kick but Kivipaa checks it.
Kivipaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shadie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kivipaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shadie momentarily.
Kivipaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shadie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kivipaa is staying active underneath Shadie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shadie seems to be working for a kimura but Kivipaa defends the submission attempt.
Shadie is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadie looks to land a strike but Kivipaa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Shadie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kivipaa keeping full guard, as Shadie tries to pass.
Shadie with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kivipaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shadie prevents Kivipaa from getting back to his feet.
Shadie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kivipaa wants to get back to his feet but Shadie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kimmo Kivipaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shadie trying to control the position from guard on top but Kivipaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slim Shadie has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kivipaa leaves Shadie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Slim Shadie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shadie connects with the punch.
Shadie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shadie throws a lazy uppercut
and Kivipaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Kivipaa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kimmo Kivipaa.
I think Shadie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:47
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Slim Shadie!
Slim Shadie retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viiksi Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Hartola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tolonen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kid Rock - American Bad Ass. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Viiksi Tolonen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Hartola!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartola feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tolonen's calf.
Hartola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tolonen in his tracks.
Tolonen tried to score with a low kick but Hartola checks it.
Tolonen throws a low kick but Hartola moves out of range easily.
Hartola misses with a low kick.
Tolonen looks to land a body kick but Hartola moved away.
A big left from Tolonen misses.
Hartola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tolonen misses with a low kick.
Tolonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hartola. Hartola obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hartola.
Tolonen looks to throw a body kick
and Hartola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tolonen throws a leg kick
and Hartola counters with a good low kick that Tolonen was not able to check.
Hartola cracks the inside of Tolonen's front leg.
Tolonen forces Hartola back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tolonen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hartola is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tolonen works on Hartola's body with a couple of short punches.
Hartola wants to stall.
Hartola misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hartola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tolonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hartola looking to slow down the pace here.
Tolonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tolonen digs a right hand into Hartola's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hartola's gas tank.
Tolonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tolonen breaks the clinch.
Tolonen lands a lovely overhand right.
Hartola throws a leg kick
and Tolonen counters with a body kick that stops Hartola in his tracks momentarily.
Hartola looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tolonen can pounce on him.
Tolonen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hartola.
Tolonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartola takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tolonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tolonen thows a body kick. Hartola tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tolonen throws a leg kick which misses Hartola's front leg but catches the back leg as Hartola tries to avoid it.
A big left from Tolonen misses.
Tolonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tolonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tolonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Tolonen lands but Hartola takes it in his stride.
Good exchange - Tolonen coming out on top.
Tolonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen lands with a nice body kick.
Tolonen tries a low kick but Hartola avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tolonen.
Tolonen connects with a body shot.
Hartola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tolonen misses with an uppercut.
A head kick by Tolonen misses
and Hartola finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tolonen throws a leg kick which misses Hartola's front leg but catches the back leg as Hartola tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Tolonen.
Tolonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tolonen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hartola has time to react.
Tolonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hartola moves out of range of the body kick.
Hartola tries to clinch but Tolonen moves away
and Tolonen counters with a left to the body.
Tolonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hartola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tolonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hartola looks to score with a jab to the body but Tolonen is just out of range.
Tolonen misses with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tolonen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tolonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hartola thows a leg kick but Tolonen checks it
and Tolonen counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viiksi Tolonen dominated that round.
That's time! Tolonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tolonen throws a push kick but Hartola slaps the foot to one side.
Hartola blocks a low kick nicely.
Hartola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tolonen throws a leg kick but Hartola checks it.
Tolonen tries to land a leg kick but Hartola saw it coming and moves away.
Viiksi Tolonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Tolonen takes the fight into the clinch.
Tolonen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hartola or not.
A nice left hand lands by Tolonen.
Tolonen lands with a light punch inside.
Tolonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hartola doesn't manage to clinch there - Tolonen circles away.
Tolonen throws a leg kick
and Hartola counters with an outside leg kick.
Tolonen is looking to slow Hartola down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen wants to slow Hartola down by chopping away at his legs.
Tolonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hartola is breathing heavily.
Tolonen throws a right hand that Hartola ducks under and follows up with a left that Hartola also avoids with ease.
Tolonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hartola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tolonen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tolonen.
Tolonen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tolonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hartola moves out of range as Tolonen strikes.
Hartola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tolonen clinches.
Nice body punch from Tolonen - that landed with a thud.
Hartola misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hartola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tolonen.
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!
Tolonen wants to land a leg kick but Hartola is out of range.
Hartola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tolonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hartola 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 Tolonen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tolonen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hartola moves away from the strike by Tolonen.
Tolonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Tolonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hartola is just out of range.
Tolonen sizes up Hartola with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hartola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tolonen.
A big left from Tolonen misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Hartola. No joy for Tolonen on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Hartola. No joy for Tolonen on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viiksi Tolonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tolonen throws a head kick that misses.
Tolonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hartola lands with a kick to the temple. Tolonen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hartola checks a low kick from Tolonen.
Hartola gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tolonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tolonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hartola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartola avoids the head kick by Tolonen.
Hartola ducks under a wild hook from Tolonen.
Tolonen throws a sloppy head kick and Hartola moves out of range easily.
Tolonen thows a leg kick but Hartola checks it
and Hartola counters with an inside leg kick.
Hartola tries to clinch but Tolonen moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Hartola. Those never looked like landing.
A low kick from Tolonen is predictable there
and Hartola counters by moving into the clinch.
Hartola's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hartola - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tolonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hartola backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tolonen presses Hartola against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hartola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hartola looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Tolonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viiksi Tolonen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tolonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hartola manages to avoid it.
Tolonen misses with a body kick.
Tolonen throws a leg kick which misses Hartola's front leg but catches the back leg as Hartola tries to avoid it.
Hartola misses with a jab to the body
and Tolonen counters with a low kick, right behind Hartola 's knee.
Hartola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Tolonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tolonen throws a low kick, looking for Hartola's leg but Hartola calmly moves out of range.
Tolonen slips a jab from Hartola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Tolonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tolonen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tolonen misses with the body kick
and Hartola counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hartola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tolonen throws out the jab.
Hartola misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hartola lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hartola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tolonen lands with a good body shot.
Tommi Hartola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hartola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tolonen throws a leg kick which misses Hartola's front leg but catches the back leg as Hartola tries to avoid it.
Tolonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tolonen is looking to clinch but Hartola is avoiding it.
Tolonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hartola can do to turn this around?
Tolonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hartola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hartola checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tolonen throws a wild body kick that Hartola sees coming a mile off.
Hartola throws a head kick but Tolonen moves out of range.
Hartola tries to move into range but Tolonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tolonen misses with a body kick.
Hartola lands with a hook. Tolonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hartola checks a leg kick.
Tolonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Hartola counters with a leg kick.
Tolonen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hartola counters with a straight right hand.
Hartola checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen misses with a low kick.
Hartola tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hartola misses with a low kick as Tolonen jumps back.
Tommi Hartola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tolonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tolonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hartola momentarily.
Tolonen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hartola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hartola throws a poor cross that misses
and Tolonen counters with a nice body kick.
Hartola throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tolonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hartola throws an off balance right hand
and Tolonen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hartola takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tolonen moves into range and clinches up with Hartola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hartola backwards.
Hartola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tolonen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tolonen.
A right hook to the body lands for Tolonen.
A left hand lands to the body for Tolonen.
Tolonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hartola throws a poor cross that misses
and Tolonen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hartola walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tolonen tries to work over Hartola's front leg with a kick but Hartola checks it.
Hartola tries to clinch there but Tolonen circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hartola gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tolonen lands with a hook. Hartola tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viiksi Tolonen clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tolonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tolonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hartola at a distance.
Hartola misses with a shot to the body
and Tolonen counters with a three punch combo that has Hartola backing up. Hartola nods at Tolonen to acknowledge the strikes.
Hartola ducks under a wild hook from Tolonen.
Tolonen is looking to chop away at Hartola's legs.
Tolonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tolonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hartola takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hartola moves away from the strike by Tolonen.
Hartola buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tolonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Hartola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen misses with a leg kick
and Hartola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tolonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tolonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hartola doesn't seem bothered though.
Hartola is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hartola is looking to slow Tolonen down with leg kicks.
Hartola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tolonen has Hartola up against the cage in a clinch.
Tolonen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tolonen lands a body punch.
Tolonen gets through Hartola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Tolonen.
Hartola is trying to maintain a safe position but Tolonen gets an underhook and turns Hartola into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tolonen.
Tolonen digs a right hand into Hartola's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hartola's gas tank.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tolonen cracks Hartola with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tolonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hartola backwards.
Tolonen avoiding damage.
Hartola wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tolonen has him pressed against the cage.
Tolonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hartola backwards.
Tolonen blocking some punches.
Tolonen pushes Hartola back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Tolonen as the two fighters clinch.
Tolonen lands a shoulder strike.
Hartola is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tolonen is keeping busy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tolonen.
Tolonen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tolonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tolonen scores with a hook to the body.
Tolonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tolonen throws a chopping leg kick but Hartola manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tolonen.
Good work by Hartola as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Tolonen.
Tolonen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Tolonen. Beautiful body shot.
Hartola moves out of range of the body kick.
Tolonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hartola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hartola moves out of range of the leg kick from Tolonen.
Tolonen throws the kick towards the body but Hartola avoids it.
Tolonen motions for Hartola to come forward. Tolonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Hartola tenderised Tolonen's leg. Tolonen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hartola tries to close the distance and clinch but Tolonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hartola throws a lazy head kick
and Tolonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Tolonen misses
and Hartola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hartola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hartola throws a leg kick
and Tolonen counters with an inside leg kick.
Tolonen throws the left hand but Hartola avoids the punch easily.
Hartola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tolonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tolonen tries a low kick but Hartola avoids it.
Tolonen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viiksi Tolonen had his way with Tommi Hartola in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tolonen misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Tolonen is predictable there
and Hartola counters with a low kick, right behind Tolonen 's knee.
Hartola misses with a lunging right hand
and Tolonen counters with an inside leg kick.
Hartola lunges at Tolonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tolonen's hand.
Hartola tries to clinch there but Tolonen circles away.
Hartola throws an off balance right hand
and Tolonen counters with an outside leg kick.
Tolonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tolonen moves into the clinch.
Hartola is looking to control Tolonen's arms but Tolonen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hartola has his back to the cage.
Tolonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hartola is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tolonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hartola backwards.
Hartola misses with a knee strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hartola takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hartola tries to land a knee to the head but Tolonen blocks with his arms.
Hartola has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Tolonen.
Tolonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tolonen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
An inside leg kick lands from Tolonen.
Tolonen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tolonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hartola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hartola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot by Tolonen.
Tolonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tolonen is looking to chop away at Hartola's legs.
Hartola on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tommi Hartola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartola throws a leg kick but Tolonen moved away.
Hartola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tolonen.
Hartola avoids the head kick by Tolonen.
Tolonen avoids the body shot from Hartola.
Hartola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tolonen.
Tolonen cracks the inside of Hartola's front leg.
Hartola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tolonen.
Hartola has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tolonen.
Hartola avoids a kick to the body.
Tolonen lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Hartola on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartola misses with the body kick
and Tolonen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tolonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Tolonen missing with a left hand there. Hartola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hartola with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hartola takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A low kick from Hartola misses
and Tolonen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tolonen throws a jab when Hartola was well out of range.
Hartola blocks a head kick by Tolonen.
Hartola takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hartola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hartola thows a leg kick but Tolonen checks it
and Tolonen counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tolonen, right into the meat.
Tolonen lands a high kick!
Tolonen throws a leg kick
and Hartola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tolonen throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolonen looks for a takedown but Hartola sprawls well.
A low kick from Hartola is predictable there
and Tolonen counters with a good low kick that Hartola was not able to check.
Tolonen looks for the body kick but Hartola saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartola throws a lazy body kick
and Tolonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Tolonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viiksi Tolonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tolonen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viiksi Tolonen!
Viiksi Tolonen retains his light heavyweight title!
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