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FF Boxing League RD 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muna Karvaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Rangaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Muna Karvaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Rangaze!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rangaze slips under a jab.
Karvaton misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Karvaton.
A jab lands there for Rangaze.
Roger Rangaze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rangaze throws a nice looking combination but Karvaton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rangaze fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karvaton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rangaze counters with a straight right hand.
Rangaze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rangaze thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karvaton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rangaze counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karvaton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rangaze.
Karvaton throws an off balance right hand
and Rangaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rangaze misses with a left hand
and Karvaton counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Roger Rangaze has been cut.
Karvaton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rangaze throws out the jab.
Karvaton feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rangaze sprawling to the canvas! Rangaze rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Karvaton finish him?!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karvaton throws a right hand that misses
and Rangaze counters with a straight right hand.
Karvaton throws an off balance right hand
and Rangaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rangaze misses with a straight right.
Rangaze connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muna Karvaton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Rangaze's cut.
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.
Karvaton throws a right hand that misses
and Rangaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Karvaton ducks under a wild hook from Rangaze.
Karvaton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karvaton throws a lazy uppercut
and Rangaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rangaze misses with a straight right.
Rangaze takes a swing at Karvaton's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Karvaton misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A swing and a miss from Rangaze.
Karvaton misses with an uppercut
and Rangaze counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Karvaton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rangaze.
Karvaton throws out a loose jab but Rangaze uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rangaze swings widly with a right hand
and Karvaton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karvaton throws the left hand but Rangaze avoids the punch easily.
Rangaze cracks Karvaton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rangaze throws a sloppy body shot
and Karvaton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karvaton throws a poor cross that misses
and Rangaze counters with a straight right hand.
Karvaton throws a lazy uppercut
and Rangaze counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muna Karvaton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roger Rangaze's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Karvaton missing with a left hand there. Rangaze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rangaze missing with a left hand there. Karvaton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rangaze ducks right into an uppercut from Karvaton.
Karvaton swings widly with a right hand
and Rangaze counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rangaze is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rangaze misses with a right hand
and Karvaton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Muna Karvaton is winning the standup battle so far.
Karvaton lands a big right hand that sends Rangaze crashing to the mat! Karvaton stays standing though and waves Rangaze back to his feet!
Karvaton is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rangaze throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Rangaze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karvaton throws a poor cross that misses
and Karvaton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karvaton blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Rangaze misses.
Rangaze moves away from the strike by Karvaton.
Rangaze just misses with a punch to the body.
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.
Karvaton throws a lazy uppercut
and Rangaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karvaton slips under a jab from Rangaze.
Karvaton misses with a left hand
and Rangaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muna Karvaton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karvaton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muna Karvaton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Torsti Taavetti Kiljutonkka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eino Juutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eino Juutilainen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Torsti Taavetti Kiljutonkka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eino Juutilainen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiljutonkka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Juutilainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kiljutonkka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Juutilainen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Juutilainen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kiljutonkka napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kiljutonkka is looking to regain half guard here but Juutilainen keeps moving and retains side control.
Juutilainen throws an elbow but Kiljutonkka slips to the side and avoids it well.
Juutilainen tries to advance to mount but Kiljutonkka denies him.
Kiljutonkka is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juutilainen working the ground and pound but Kiljutonkka is defending the strikes.
Juutilainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiljutonkka keeps working.
Kiljutonkka wants to control but Juutilainen postures up.
Kiljutonkka is not content to let Juutilainen control the position.
Kiljutonkka manages to work his way to half guard, despite Juutilainen's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Juutilainen trying to control from half guard but Kiljutonkka is working away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kiljutonkka is looking to get back to full guard here but Juutilainen has managed to pass to side control instead.
Juutilainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiljutonkka keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiljutonkka tries to buck Juutilainen off but Juutilainen is having none of it.
Juutilainen is looking to take a break and control but Kiljutonkka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Who's going to make the next move?
Juutilainen trying to control the action but Kiljutonkka is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kiljutonkka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juutilainen works to advance to full mount. Kiljutonkka defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eino Juutilainen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Juutilainen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Juutilainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Juutilainen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kiljutonkka looks to score with a jab to the body but Juutilainen is just out of range.
Kiljutonkka checks the leg kick.
Juutilainen dives in and scores a takedown into Kiljutonkka's guard.
Kiljutonkka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Juutilainen stopping the sweep attempt from Kiljutonkka.
Kiljutonkka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Juutilainen sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiljutonkka working a defensive guard here.
Kiljutonkka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kiljutonkka tries to get out of the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Torsti Taavetti Kiljutonkka just wasn't active enough.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kiljutonkka enables Juutilainen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kiljutonkka manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiljutonkka wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Juutilainen is now in half guard.
Juutilainen is keen to just control but Kiljutonkka is a slippery customer.
Kiljutonkka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juutilainen trying to control from Kiljutonkka's half guard. Kiljutonkka has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kiljutonkka wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiljutonkka trying to control the position here.
Juutilainen controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Eino Juutilainen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Juutilainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
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.
Juutilainen misses with a hook. Kiljutonkka ducked under it nicely.
Juutilainen shoots in for a double leg but Kiljutonkka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Juutilainen tries for a takedown but Kiljutonkka circles away easily
and Kiljutonkka counters with an inside leg kick.
Torsti Taavetti Kiljutonkka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eino Juutilainen.
Juutilainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiljutonkka.
Juutilainen misses with a takedown attempt - Kiljutonkka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Juutilainen fails with the takedown
and Kiljutonkka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Juutilainen's knee momentarily.
Kiljutonkka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Juutilainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Juutilainen is breathing heavily.
Kiljutonkka cracks the inside of Juutilainen's front leg.
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 Torsti Taavetti Kiljutonkka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kiljutonkka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kiljutonkka is looking to chop away at Juutilainen's legs.
Juutilainen 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.
Kiljutonkka slaps away a takedown attempt from Juutilainen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Juutilainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Juutilainen shoots and misses
and Kiljutonkka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Juutilainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiljutonkka.
Kiljutonkka with a nice cross.
Juutilainen has his takedown stuffed
and Kiljutonkka counters with a nice uppercut.
Torsti Taavetti Kiljutonkka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eino Juutilainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiljutonkka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Juutilainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Juutilainen tries for a takedown but Kiljutonkka circles away easily
and Kiljutonkka counters with a left to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kiljutonkka.
Juutilainen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kiljutonkka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kiljutonkka works Juutilainen's body with a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kiljutonkka.
Kiljutonkka scoring well with a low kick there.
Kiljutonkka lands a leg kick that knocks Juutilainen off balance momentarily.
Kiljutonkka scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiljutonkka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Juutilainen tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Kiljutonkka counter with a right hand.
Kiljutonkka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kiljutonkka misses with a low kick.
Torsti Taavetti Kiljutonkka is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kiljutonkka.
Eino Juutilainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juutilainen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kiljutonkka's guard.
Kiljutonkka working a defensive guard here.
Kiljutonkka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiljutonkka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kiljutonkka tries to stand but can't do so whilst Juutilainen controls his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kiljutonkka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Torsti Taavetti Kiljutonkka wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Juutilainen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kiljutonkka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kiljutonkka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kiljutonkka.
Kiljutonkka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiljutonkka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kiljutonkka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kiljutonkka throws a leg kick which misses Juutilainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Juutilainen tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torsti Taavetti Kiljutonkka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kiljutonkka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Torsti Taavetti Kiljutonkka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maukka Moukuttaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nat Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 3 Doors Down - Kryptonite kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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295 lbs
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288 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maukka Moukuttaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nat Cole!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moukuttaja counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cole works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Maukka Moukuttaja has been cut.
Moukuttaja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Cole avoids the body shot from Moukuttaja.
Cole throws a poor cross that misses
and Moukuttaja counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moukuttaja getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moukuttaja scores with a nice head shot.
Cole misses with an uppercut
and Moukuttaja counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cole moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cole throws a lazy uppercut
and Moukuttaja counters with a one-two to the body.
Cole throws a predictable looking body shot
and Moukuttaja counters with a stiff right hand.
Moukuttaja digs a good body shot into Cole's ribs.
Cole looks gassed!
Cole swings widly with a right hand
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole misses with a right hand
and Moukuttaja counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cole looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Donk. Moukuttaja catches Cole right on the button with a cross.
Moukuttaja lands with a right hand.
Moukuttaja misses with a hook.
Cole on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moukuttaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Moukuttaja lands a right hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Moukuttaja scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheers as Moukuttaja lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cole doesn't seem phased though.
Moukuttaja sends Cole crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Moukuttaja is motioning to the referee to let Cole up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Cole is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Moukuttaja. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Moukuttaja.
Cole takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moukuttaja jabs at Cole's body.
Moukuttaja takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses.
Cole takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moukuttaja takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses.
Moukuttaja bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cole's head backwards.
Moukuttaja connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cole momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moukuttaja. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moukuttaja finds it's way round the side to connect with Cole's head.
Moukuttaja throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cole stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moukuttaja connects with a right hand. Cole shakes it off.
Moukuttaja lunges at Cole with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cole's hand.
Moukuttaja scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moukuttaja darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cole takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Moukuttaja lands a body shot.
Moukuttaja connects with a crisp jab.
Cole takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cole is still on wobbly legs! Can Moukuttaja finish him?
Moukuttaja connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Cole tumbling to the canvas! Moukuttaja pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Cole was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Maukka Moukuttaja!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaido Kuukap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorma Naatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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270 lbs
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295 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kaido Kuukap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Naatti!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuukap just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuukap misses with a right hand
and Naatti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuukap clobbers Naatti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kuukap throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naatti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuukap moves away.
Naatti lands a slapping body shot.
Naatti walks into a jab.
Naatti loads up on a big right hand but Kuukap slips the punch.
Kuukap misses with a wild body shot.
Kuukap connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuukap slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kuukap rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Naatti counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naatti misses with a left hand
and Kuukap counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuukap connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Naatti's hands.
Naatti takes one to the chin there.
Naatti throws a right hand that misses
and Kuukap cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuukap defending well as Naatti loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukap with a hook.
Kuukap swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Naatti counters with a nice uppercut.
Naatti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuukap jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the body from Kuukap misses
and Naatti counters with a left and a right that stings Kuukap.
A shot to the body from Kuukap misses
and Naatti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Kuukap misses.
Good exchange - Naatti coming out on top.
Kuukap connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naatti is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kuukap throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Naatti counters with a series of strikes. Kuukap will be more careful next time no doubt.
Naatti looks gassed!
Kuukap doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuukap misses with an uppercut
and Naatti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuukap thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuukap misses with a body punch
and Naatti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kuukap throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuukap lands a nice looking body shot.
Kuukap throws a sloppy body shot
and Kuukap takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuukap really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kuukap connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Naatti misses with a straight left.
Naatti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kuukap swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Naatti counters with a left to the body.
Naatti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuukap.
Kuukap throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Naatti counter with a right hand.
Naatti lands a jab.
Kuukap on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naatti lunges at Kuukap with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kuukap's hand.
Kuukap throws a left and a right that both miss
and Naatti counters with a left to the body.
Kuukap misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Naatti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Naatti tries to bum rush Kuukap with a series of wild strikes but Kuukap uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuukap throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Naatti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kaido Kuukap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naatti misses with a double jab
and Kuukap counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kuukap slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kuukap throws a sloppy body shot
letting Naatti counter with a right hand.
Naatti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Naatti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Naatti ducks right into an uppercut from Kuukap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuukap swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Naatti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuukap takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kuukap misses with a left hand
enabling Naatti to counter with a crisp jab.
Naatti throws a hook to the side of Kuukap's head but Kuukap sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Naatti stuns Kuukap with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Kuukap - just one landing.
Naatti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kuukap misses with a right hand
letting Naatti counter with a right hand.
Naatti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuukap.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuukap scores with a body shot.
Naatti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuukap lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jorma Naatti will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kuukap misses with a hook
and Naatti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Naatti misses with a body shot.
Naatti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuukap smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kuukap throws a jab when Naatti was well out of range.
Kuukap ducks under a wild hook from Naatti.
Naatti moves out of range as Kuukap strikes.
Kuukap connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Naatti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuukap throws a predictable looking body shot
and Naatti counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuukap misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naatti.
Kuukap falls off balance throwing a combination
and Naatti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Kuukap misses
and Naatti counters with a left to the body.
Kuukap throws a lazy uppercut
and Naatti counters with a straight right hand.
Naatti blocks a jab.
Naatti avoids the body shot from Kuukap.
Naatti throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuukap counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Naatti.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Naatti loads up on a big right hand but Kuukap slips the punch.
Naatti throws a lazy right hand but Kuukap sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuukap misses with a body shot
and Naatti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Naatti throws an off balance right hand
and Kuukap makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuukap throws an off balance right hand
and Naatti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuukap misses with an uppercut
and Naatti counters with a right hand to the body.
Kuukap misses with a right hand
and Kuukap takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuukap misses with a body shot
and Naatti counters with a stiff right hand.
Naatti throws a right hand that misses
and Kuukap counters with a straight right hand.
Naatti works over Kuukap's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuukap throws an off balance right hand
and Naatti counters with a straight right hand.
Naatti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuukap manages to avoid it.
Kuukap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuukap connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kuukap swings widly with a right hand
and Naatti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Naatti works Kuukap's body with a nice hook.
Naatti lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuukap's head.
Naatti misses with a straight left.
Naatti avoids the body shot from Kuukap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuukap lands a body shot.
Kuukap throws a sloppy body shot
and Naatti counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuukap. Naatti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Naatti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kuukap is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jorma Naatti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuukap darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuukap throws a series of punches but Naatti avoids them all with ease.
Kuukap misses with a looping right.
Naatti misses with a hook
and Kuukap counters with a nice body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Naatti as he connects with a hook.
A left and a right from Naatti both land. Nice combination.
Kuukap ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuukap.
Naatti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Naatti swings widly with a right hand
and Kuukap cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Naatti misses with an uppercut
and Kuukap counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Naatti needs to keep his hands up - Kuukap had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naatti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuukap.
Kuukap scores with the left hand. Naatti knows he should have avoided that one.
Naatti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Naatti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuukap misses with a left hand
and Naatti counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuukap digs a good hook to Naatti's body.
Kuukap scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Naatti doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuukap lands a nice hook to Naatti's body. Naatti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuukap catches Naatti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaido Kuukap dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Naatti walks into a straight right hand from Kuukap.
Nice defenses there by Naatti.
Kuukap scores with the left hand. Naatti knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Naatti misses.
Kuukap misses with a straight left.
Kuukap lands a jab to Naatti's midsection.
Kuukap lands a jab to the head.
Naatti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuukap misses with a body shot
and Kuukap takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuukap fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Naatti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuukap connects with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Kuukap misses its intended target.
Kuukap connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukap scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kuukap pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuukap tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naatti was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuukap.
Naatti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuukap scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Naatti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuukap lands a nice hook to Naatti's body. Naatti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuukap bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Naatti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuukap.
Kuukap throws a series of punches but Naatti avoids them all with ease.
Kuukap throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Naatti.
Naatti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuukap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Kuukap there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuukap connects with a body shot that sends Naatti's belly button to the back.
Kuukap wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Naatti ducks under a wild hook from Kuukap.
Kuukap lands with a nice body punch.
Kuukap takes a swing at Naatti's ribcage but misses.
Naatti tries to move into range but Kuukap moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuukap throws a one two combo.
Kuukap's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuukap obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kuukap throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch lands to the side of Naatti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kuukap looks to land a combination. Naatti sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kuukap closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuukap takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuukap looks to land a combination. Naatti sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kuukap looks to throw the jab but Naatti is out of range.
Kuukap connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuukap getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuukap ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kuukap misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Kuukap does no damage.
Jab by Kuukap.
Naatti misses with a hook
and Kuukap counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Naatti thinking.
Naatti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuukap misses with an uppercut
and Naatti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naatti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuukap counters with a left and a right that stings Naatti.
A lazy left from Kuukap finds it's target.
Kuukap throws a hook to the side of Naatti's head but Naatti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Naatti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kuukap counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Naatti staying out of range there.
Kuukap uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Naatti has time to react.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Naatti might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kuukap has got the better of the exchanges.
Kuukap throws a big shot that misses.
Naatti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Naatti looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuukap is just out of range.
Kuukap misses with a hook to the body
and Naatti counters with a series of strikes. Kuukap will be more careful next time no doubt.
Naatti slips a jab and a cross from Kuukap.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaido Kuukap showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuukap has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaido Kuukap!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eerikki Voipapu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jere MahaKives (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eerikki Voipapu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jere MahaKives!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MahaKives on the wrong end of a nice hook.
MahaKives swings away with a body shot that misses
and Voipapu counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Jere MahaKives has been cut.
MahaKives misses with a left hand
and MahaKives takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Voipapu lands the left hand.
Voipapu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MahaKives looks gassed!
MahaKives swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Voipapu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Voipapu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends MahaKives sprawling to the canvas! MahaKives rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Voipapu finish him?!
Voipapu cracks MahaKives's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! MahaKives slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Voipapu can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eerikki Voipapu!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Madsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Bowen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Madsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Bowen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madsen thows a leg kick but Bowen checks it
and Bowen counters with a big head kick but Madsen shrugs it off.
Madsen tries to land a body kick
and Bowen counters with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Madsen misses
and Bowen counters with a series of strikes. Madsen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Madsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madsen throws a sloppy head kick
and Bowen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Madsen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bowen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bowen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Madsen.
John Madsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Bowen misses
and Madsen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bowen's knee momentarily.
Madsen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bowen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Madsen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A low kick from Madsen is predictable there
and Bowen counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madsen throws a head kick that misses
and Bowen counters with a leg kick.
Madsen throws a leg kick
and Bowen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Madsen wants to clinch.
Madsen thows a leg kick but Bowen checks it
and Bowen counters with a body kick that stops Madsen in his tracks momentarily.
Madsen throws a leg kick
and Bowen counters with a right hand to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bowen, right into the meat.
Bowen throws a lazy head kick
and Madsen counters with a thumping low kick.
Bowen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bowen looks to score with a jab to the body but Madsen is just out of range.
Bowen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Madsen throws a leg kick
and Bowen counters with a left and a right that stings Madsen.
Madsen misses with a leg kick
and Bowen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Madsen thows a leg kick but Bowen checks it
and Bowen counters with a good low kick that Madsen was not able to check.
A low kick from Madsen misses
and Bowen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bowen looks to score with a jab to the body but Madsen is just out of range.
Madsen is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Madsen misses
and Bowen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Madsen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bowen throws a head kick but Madsen moves out of range.
Bowen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bowen tries to bum rush Madsen with a series of wild strikes but Madsen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Madsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bowen thows a body kick. Madsen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bowen looks to score with a jab to the body but Madsen is just out of range.
Madsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Madsen
and Bowen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Madsen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bowen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Madsen misses with a kick to the body
and Bowen counters with a head kick. That will keep Madsen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bowen misses with a head kick.
Bowen scores with a kick to the body.
Madsen throws a sloppy head kick
and Bowen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bowen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Bowen tenderised Madsen's leg. Madsen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bowen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Bowen dominated that round.
That's time! Madsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Madsen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bowen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Madsen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bowen counters with a good, hard body kick but Madsen shrugs it off.
Madsen thows a leg kick but Bowen checks it
and Bowen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Madsen thinking.
Bowen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Madsen rather than just go for the knockout.
A low kick from Madsen misses
and Bowen counters with a right hand to the body.
Madsen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bowen. Bowen obviously looking to wear him down.
Madsen thows a leg kick but Bowen checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A low kick from Madsen misses
and Bowen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bowen lands with a nice body punch.
Madsen throws a head kick that misses
and Bowen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madsen 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.
Madsen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bowen counters with a head kick.
Madsen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Madsen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bowen misses with a kick to the body.
Madsen throws a head kick that misses
and Bowen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Madsen really felt that one!
Madsen throws a leg kick
and Bowen counters with a nice body shot.
Madsen throws a body kick the misses
and Bowen counters with a nice leg kick.
Madsen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bowen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bowen.
An inside leg kick lands from Bowen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madsen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Madsen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bowen lands a body shot.
Madsen misses with the body kick
and Bowen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bruce Bowen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bowen keeps the fight on the outside.
Madsen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bowen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Madsen's knee momentarily.
Madsen throws a leg kick
and Bowen counters with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bowen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Madsen misses with a kick to the body
and Bowen counters with an outside leg kick.
Madsen looks to throw a body kick
and Bowen counters with an outside leg kick.
Bowen scores with a hook to the body. Madsen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bowen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madsen.
Bowen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Madsen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bowen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Madsen. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowen looks to score with a jab to the body but Madsen is just out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bowen - that will leave a mark!
Bowen swings for the body but Madsen moves out of range.
Bowen throws a leg kick but Madsen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bowen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy body kick from Madsen
and Bowen counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bowen. Madsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowen tries a head kick but it misses.
Bowen scores with a head kick. Madsen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Bowen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bowen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Madsen counters with a leg kick.
Bowen throws a sloppy head kick
and Madsen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Madsen throws a leg kick
and Bowen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Madsen throws a lazy head kick
and Bowen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Madsen misses with a leg kick
and Bowen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bowen misses with a series of wild punches.
Madsen throws a lazy head kick
and Bowen counters with a left and a right that stings Madsen.
Madsen throws a lazy body kick
and Bowen counters with a nice leg kick.
Madsen looks to throw a body kick
and Bowen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Madsen's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madsen thows a leg kick but Bowen checks it
and Bowen counters with a head kick.
Madsen misses with the body kick
and Bowen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Madsen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Madsen thows a leg kick but Bowen checks it
and Bowen counters with a nice leg kick.
Bowen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Madsen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Madsen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bowen will feel that in the morning.
A low kick from Madsen is predictable there
and Bowen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Madsen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Madsen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bowen lands a leg kick that knocks Madsen off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madsen checks a low kick from Bowen.
Bowen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Madsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bowen.
Madsen throws a leg kick
and Bowen counters with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Madsen is predictable there
and Bowen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bowen scores with a spinning back kick!
A low kick from Madsen misses
and Bowen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bowen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowen misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Bowen.
Madsen misses with a kick to the body
and Bowen counters with a left to the body.
A head kick misses from Madsen.
Bowen connects with a leg kick. Madsen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Madsen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bowen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Madsen misses with the body kick
and Bowen counters with a body kick.
Bowen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Madsen is predictable there
and Bowen counters with a head kick. That will keep Madsen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Madsen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bowen counters with an inside leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Madsen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Bowen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bowen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bowen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bowen throws a quick inside leg kick.
John Madsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madsen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bowen looks to score with a jab to the body but Madsen is just out of range.
Madsen throws a sloppy head kick
and Bowen counters with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Bowen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bowen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Bowen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valuva Vatulaattori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rysty Sankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Big heart |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valuva Vatulaattori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rysty Sankari!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vatulaattori throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sankari counters with a right hand to the body.
Vatulaattori is breathing heavily.
Sankari lands a big right hand that sends Vatulaattori crashing to the mat! Sankari stays standing though and waves Vatulaattori back to his feet!
Vatulaattori is rocked!
It looks like Valuva Vatulaattori has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sankari lands with a right and another and another! Vatulaattori is in big trouble! Sankari lands again and this time it's lights out for Vatulaattori! A quality knockout there for Sankari.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rysty Sankari!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antti Hirvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armas Ruutana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruutana has chosen Ennio Morricone - Man With A Harmonica as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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156 lbs
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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
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Hirvi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Armas Ruutana!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirvi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Ruutana there.
Ruutana misses with a left hand
and Hirvi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ruutana's guard.
Ruutana trying to keep a closed guard but Hirvi is proving a slippery customer.
Ruutana is pulling down on Hirvi's head to control his posture.
Hirvi wants to control from the top but Ruutana keeps moving.
Hirvi looking to pass the guard.
Hirvi postures up in Ruutana's guard and throws a big left but Ruutana blocks it.
Ruutana keeping full guard, as Hirvi tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruutana controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Armas Ruutana.
Hirvi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hirvi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ruutana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hirvi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruutana misses the target.
Antti Hirvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruutana drives through with a takedown into Hirvi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ruutana wants to pass the guard but Hirvi is keeping the position.
Ruutana preventing the sweep.
Ruutana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hirvi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruutana working some strikes from top position.
Hirvi working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruutana won't allow Hirvi to sweep him here.
Hirvi looking to control.
Ruutana wants to pass the guard but Hirvi is keeping the position.
Ruutana controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ruutana throws a sloppy head kick and Hirvi moves out of range easily.
Ruutana feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hirvi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hirvi is working hard here to advance position.
Ruutana trying to control but Hirvi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hirvi looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruutana wants to control from the top but Hirvi keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Armas Ruutana wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ruutana 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.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hirvi!
Ruutana moves out of range of the body kick.
Hirvi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ruutana has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hirvi.
Hirvi pushes Ruutana up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hirvi lands an elbow that stopped Ruutana in his tracks for a moment.
Ruutana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ruutana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruutana lands with a right to the head.
Ruutana avoids a wild elbow strike from Hirvi.
Ruutana looking to stall.
Ruutana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirvi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hirvi lands a damaging elbow.
Ruutana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hirvi's elbow.
Hirvi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruutana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruutana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hirvi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ruutana's defenses.
A short uppercut from Ruutana.
Ruutana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruutana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hirvi is keeping busy.
Ruutana swings wildly with an uppercut but Hirvi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruutana is working Hirvi over against the ropes.
Ruutana avoids a wild elbow strike from Hirvi.
Hirvi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ruutana misses with the head strike.
Ruutana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hirvi blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruutana misses with a knee to the head.
Ruutana looks gassed!
Hirvi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ruutana is defending well for now.
Ruutana avoids a wild elbow strike from Hirvi.
Hirvi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hirvi misses with an elbow over the top.
Ruutana misses with a punch on the inside.
Hirvi pushes off an throws an elbow but Ruutana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armas Ruutana dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ruutana throws a jab when Hirvi was well out of range.
Hirvi clinches up with Ruutana and pushes him back against the ropes.
Hirvi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ruutana pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hirvi.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ruutana looking to throw knees to the head but Hirvi is blocking nicely.
Hirvi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hirvi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hirvi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruutana manages to get himself to full guard.
Ruutana controlling Hirvi's posture.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ruutana trying to control the position.
Ruutana is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hirvi looking to pass the guard.
Hirvi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hirvi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ruutana defends it well.
Ruutana is trying to maintain the position but Hirvi is very close to passing his half guard.
Ruutana is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hirvi is staying active.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ruutana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Armas Ruutana wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hirvi scoring well with a low kick there.
Hirvi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hirvi wants to slow Ruutana down by chopping away at his legs.
Hirvi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ruutana avoids it really well and circles away.
Crunch! Hirvi slams his shin into Ruutana's torso.
Hirvi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Ruutana misses.
A head kick from Hirvi lands but Ruutana takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hirvi has Ruutana up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ruutana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Hirvi throws an elbow but misses.
Ruutana working aggressively here.
Ruutana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruutana working aggressively here.
Hirvi throws an elbow that misses.
Ruutana has a couple of punches blocked by Hirvi.
Hirvi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hirvi.
Ruutana is breathing heavily.
Hirvi pulls guard effortlessly.
Ruutana wants to control from the top but Hirvi keeps moving.
Ruutana preventing the sweep.
Ruutana looking to sit in guard and control but Hirvi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hirvi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruutana is looking to stand up but Hirvi isn't so interested in that idea.
Hirvi passes Ruutana's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hirvi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ruutana is looking to control Hirvi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ruutana avoid being mounted?
Hirvi prevents Ruutana from improving his position.
Hirvi is pressing down on Ruutana's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ruutana is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Hirvi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ruutana throws a sloppy body shot
and Hirvi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ruutana is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ruutana avoids the head kick by Hirvi.
Ruutana tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruutana scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hirvi in his tracks.
Hirvi clinches.
Hirvi presses Ruutana against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hirvi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hirvi lands a nice knee to the body.
Ruutana can't find room to land a body shot as Hirvi controls the action.
Ruutana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Hirvi lands an elbow inside.
Ruutana misses with some punches.
Hirvi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ruutana's defenses.
Hirvi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruutana presses Hirvi against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ruutana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruutana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ruutana misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruutana tries to throw a body punch but Hirvi avoids it by throwing Ruutana back against the cage.
Hirvi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirvi lands an elbow that stopped Ruutana in his tracks for a moment.
Ruutana blocks an elbow strike from Hirvi.
Hirvi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ruutana's defenses.
Hirvi trying to land knees to the body.
Hirvi blocks a body shot from Ruutana.
Hirvi is working for takedown but Ruutana is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ruutana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hirvi pushes Ruutana back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruutana takes an elbow to the temple.
Ruutana tries a knee to the head but Hirvi blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Hirvi.
Hirvi manages to pull guard.
Ruutana won't allow Hirvi to sweep him here.
Ruutana avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hirvi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hirvi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirvi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ruutana is trying to control but can't.
Hirvi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ruutana's thigh. Ruutana counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ruutana is trying to keep Hirvi in close.
Ruutana wants to get back to his feet but Hirvi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ruutana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ruutana keeping moving, preventing Hirvi from controlling successfully.
Hirvi preventing the sweep.
Hirvi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hirvi wants to pass the guard but Ruutana is keeping the position.
Ruutana controls Hirvi momentarily but Hirvi frees himself.
Hirvi preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ruutana working a defensive guard here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Armas Ruutana hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hirvi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruutana misses with a leg kick
and Hirvi counters with a straight right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hirvi - that will leave a mark!
Hirvi lands with an overhand left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hirvi.
Hirvi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruutana throws a sloppy head kick
and Hirvi counters with a nice body kick.
Hirvi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hirvi.
Hirvi shoots in and bounces Ruutana off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Hirvi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hirvi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Hirvi!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chalupa Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tucker Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into the arena with Tihuana - Tropa de Elite blaring out of the sound system. Thomas has chosen Get Off On The Pain - Gary Allan as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Chalupa Jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
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181 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chalupa Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tucker Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Tucker Thomas has been cut.
Thomas throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Thomas connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas swings widly with a right hand
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thomas to score with a decent uppercut.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thomas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Thomas counters with an outside leg kick.
Thomas misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tucker Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thomas misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Thomas throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Thomas slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas misses the jab.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thomas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Thomas counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Thomas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Thomas misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chalupa Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tucker Thomas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thomas misses with a body kick.
Thomas misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a nice right hand that sends Thomas toppling to the canvas! Thomas scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jones finish him?!
Thomas is rocked!
Thomas misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Thomas falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chalupa Jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amigo Cerveza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cerveza's entrance music is Demarco ft Konshens - Paper chasing . A fine choice. Ford comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Drop the World kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Amigo Cerveza had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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189 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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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
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Amigo Cerveza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Ford!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerveza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ford misses with a left hand
and Cerveza counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ford.
Ford is looking to slow Cerveza down with leg kicks.
Ford gets caught flat footed, as Cerveza shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cerveza.
Ford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cerveza controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ford keeping full guard, as Cerveza tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ford is on top in guard.
Ford not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerveza controls Ford momentarily but Ford frees himself.
Cerveza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ford is one step ahead there.
Ford passes Cerveza's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cerveza manages to get to full guard.
Ford trying to control the position from guard on top but Cerveza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cerveza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ford advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Cerveza sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cerveza manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cerveza manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cerveza pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cerveza fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BOOM! Cerveza connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ford is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cerveza postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ford looks a forlorn figure.
Poor strikes thrown by Cerveza there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ford is trying to escape the mount.
Cerveza with good strikes from the mount here!
Ford is working to get back to half guard.
Cerveza looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cerveza lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerveza with shots to the head and body - Ford looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cerveza sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ford tries to reverse the position but Cerveza maintains control.
Cerveza postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ford looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford blocking the ground and pound.
Cerveza misses with a head shot.
Ford keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cerveza sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amigo Cerveza dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cerveza looking to score a takedown here. Ford is defending well but Cerveza drives through and ends up in Ford's guard.
Cerveza postures up and lands a big shot to Ford's brow.
Ford looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cerveza puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ford is trying to get back to full guard.
Ford trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Cerveza looking to control but Ford is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerveza prevents Ford from getting the reversal.
Ford tries to lock up and control but Cerveza gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cerveza working Ford over with strikes here.
Cerveza is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ford has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ford!
Cerveza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ford passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerveza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cerveza is trying to control the position but Ford postures up.
Cerveza looking for a sweep. Not yet Cerveza, not yet.
Cerveza keeping moving, preventing Ford from controlling successfully.
Ford is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cerveza trying to control the position.
Amigo Cerveza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cerveza throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ford uses it to pass to side control.
Ford has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Cerveza throws a looping overhand right but Ford ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerveza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cerveza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cerveza feints and then cracks Ford's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ford down.
Cerveza shoots in and gets a takedown into Ford's guard.
Ford wants to improve his position but instead Cerveza has moved into half guard.
Cerveza is keen to just control but Ford is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nice strikes from Cerveza there.
Cerveza has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerveza wants to pass the guard but Ford is defending well.
Ford is looking to control Cerveza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ford avoid being mounted?
Ford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cerveza.
Cerveza is just content to waste time from the top position. Ford takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cerveza is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ford wants to sweep here but Cerveza controlling him for the moment.
Cerveza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amigo Cerveza dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Cerveza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Amigo Cerveza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford moves out of range of the leg kick from Cerveza.
Ford lands a right hook to the body.
Cerveza misses with a leg kick
and Ford counters with a right hand to the body.
Cerveza throws a lazy body kick
and Ford counters with a nice leg kick.
Cerveza misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely.
Cerveza throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cerveza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cerveza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Cerveza misses
and Ford counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cerveza shoots in looking for a takedown. Ford tries to sprawl out of it but Cerveza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Ford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ford connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Cerveza is predictable there
and Cerveza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ryan Ford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cerveza is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ford.
Ford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cerveza throws a combination that misses
and Ford counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ford lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cerveza will feel that in the morning.
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!
Ford lands a head kick!
It looks like Amigo Cerveza has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ford.
Ford scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cerveza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cerveza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good leg kick by Ford there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cerveza takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cerveza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cerveza moves away.
Ford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ford.
Ford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cerveza rather than just go for the knockout.
Ford moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ford throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cerveza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ford throws a head kick but Cerveza moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerveza throws a lazy body kick
and Ford counters with a low kick, right behind Cerveza 's knee.
Ford throws a sloppy head kick and Cerveza moves out of range easily.
Ford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cerveza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ford tries to bum rush Cerveza with a series of wild strikes but Cerveza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Amigo Cerveza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cerveza misses with a lunging right hand
and Ford makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cerveza swings widly with a right hand
and Ford counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ford punishes Cerveza's body with a nice straight punch.
Ford fails to land with a series of punches.
Ryan Ford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford scores with a hook.
Ford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cerveza.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ford.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ford.
Ford connects with a solid leg kick.
Ford will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ford lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ford lands a head kick. Cerveza smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ford pushes Cerveza away with a front kick.
Cerveza is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ford tried to score with a low kick but Cerveza checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Ford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cerveza has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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