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KFC 19 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wkier Skier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wkier Skier!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner misses with an uppercut
and Skier counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Skier seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Skier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Banner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Skier wants to work for an arm triangle but Banner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Skier is looking for a kimura but Banner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Skier to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skier prevents Banner from improving his position.
Skier is working for a kimura but Banner is defending it quite comfortably.
Skier has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Banner defend it? Skier steps over the head and cranks it - Banner is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Skier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wkier Skier!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Olisaije Odeivole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tupac - Last Muthafucka Breathin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good knees
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olisaije Odeivole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ross Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odeivole throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Morgan feints and as Odeivole raises his hands in defense, Morgan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Odeivole is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Odeivole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morgan manages to get himself to full guard.
Odeivole slips nicely into half guard.
Odeivole is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Odeivole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morgan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Odeivole is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morgan sees it coming and defends easily.
Morgan makes his way to full guard, as Odeivole worked for a kimura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Odeivole from controlling successfully.
Odeivole is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Morgan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Morgan has escaped and now he's on top!
Morgan preventing the sweep.
Morgan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Odeivole working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Morgan has passed into half guard!
Odeivole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morgan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morgan's back!
Morgan looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odeivole looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Morgan taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olisaije Odeivole!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vito Cappoteli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marionetka Pudzianowska (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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160 lbs
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vito Cappoteli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marionetka Pudzianowska!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cappoteli on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pudzianowska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pudzianowska connects with a high kick.
Cappoteli misses with a takedown attempt
and Pudzianowska counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pudzianowska gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cappoteli to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cappoteli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pudzianowska swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pudzianowska manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cappoteli manages to get himself to full guard.
Cappoteli keeping moving, preventing Pudzianowska from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowska throwing strikes from guard but Cappoteli blocks nicely.
Pudzianowska stands and steps away. Cappoteli gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pudzianowska tries for a takedown but Cappoteli circles away easily
and Cappoteli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cappoteli.
Cappoteli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cappoteli is breathing heavily.
Pudzianowska pushes Cappoteli off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Pudzianowska tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cappoteli swivels and escapes.
Cappoteli looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pudzianowska manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cappoteli manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowska drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cappoteli manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pudzianowska has Cappoteli in his guard.
Cappoteli postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cappoteli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pudzianowska is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cappoteli tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Pudzianowska manages to move to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cappoteli wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowska connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Cappoteli to escape the position.
Cappoteli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cappoteli is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pudzianowska.
Pudzianowska keeps control of the position as Cappoteli tries to break free.
Pudzianowska lands with a hammerfist to the side of Cappoteli's head.
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.
Pudzianowska trying to control momentarily.
Pudzianowska lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Pudzianowska is looking to control Cappoteli but Cappoteli is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Cappoteli defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pudzianowska's arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cappoteli showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marionetka Pudzianowska will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cappoteli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cappoteli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pudzianowska.
Cappoteli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pudzianowska counters with a head kick. That will keep Cappoteli thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cappoteli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cappoteli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pudzianowska.
Cappoteli closes the distance and clinches up with Pudzianowska, looking for a takedown. Cappoteli pushes Pudzianowska against the cage but Pudzianowska circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Cappoteli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pudzianowska has a takedown stuffed.
Pudzianowska is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cappoteli tries to keep at a distance but Pudzianowska has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pudzianowska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cappoteli shoots in and bounces Pudzianowska off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pudzianowska lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cappoteli!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowska raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pudzianowska is landing with some decent strikes but Cappoteli is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pudzianowska lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cappoteli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cappoteli tries to get out of the position.
Pudzianowska pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pudzianowska is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cappoteli is surviving well by controlling Pudzianowska's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowska goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cappoteli is on top in guard.
Pudzianowska trying to control the position.
Cappoteli thows a big elbow that misses.
Cappoteli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pudzianowska controls Cappoteli momentarily but Cappoteli frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cappoteli is working Pudzianowska over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pudzianowska looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pudzianowska kicks Cappoteli off and gets to his feet.
Pudzianowska shoots in for a takedown but Cappoteli shows good takedown defense.
Pudzianowska shoots and misses
and Cappoteli counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pudzianowska is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cappoteli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cappoteli's back!
Pudzianowska trying to control momentarily.
Pudzianowska is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cappoteli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pudzianowska on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowska has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pudzianowska throwing sloppy strikes.
Cappoteli wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pudzianowska is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marionetka Pudzianowska will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pudzianowska fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cappoteli, pushing him back against the cage.
Pudzianowska drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cappoteli pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pudzianowska shoots in but no luck this time.
Pudzianowska shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cappoteli defends it nicely.
Vito Cappoteli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marionetka Pudzianowska.
Cappoteli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pudzianowska is fending him off so far but Cappoteli persists. Nope, Pudzianowska circles away and we're back to standing.
Cappoteli shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pudzianowska defends it nicely.
Cappoteli tries for a takedown but Pudzianowska sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cappoteli takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pudzianowska shoots in for a takedown but Cappoteli shows good takedown defense.
Cappoteli misses with a takedown attempt
so Pudzianowska counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowska advances position into side control!
Cappoteli is trying to improve his position.
Pudzianowska is looking to take a break and control but Cappoteli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pudzianowska passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cappoteli!
Marionetka Pudzianowska has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pudzianowska looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pudzianowska's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowska is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cappoteli to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cappoteli shrugs it off.
Cappoteli in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pudzianowska raining down shots from the mount!
Pudzianowska controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowska pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pudzianowska cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pudzianowska dominating with strikes here.
Pudzianowska sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marionetka Pudzianowska comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pudzianowska 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marionetka Pudzianowska!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Saggett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olaf Harbardrson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saggett comes to the cage accompanied by Full House Theme Song. Bob Saggett could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Olaf Harbardrson's chin.
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Saggett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olaf Harbardrson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Saggett has knocked Harbardrson down with a huge combo! Saggett steps away and waves a wobbly Harbardrson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Harbardrson is rocked!
It looks like Olaf Harbardrson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saggett swinging wildly here.
Harbardrson is still on wobbly legs! Can Saggett finish him?
Harbardrson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saggett clinches with his opponent.
Harbardrson trying to stall but Saggett improves his position.
Harbardrson seems to have recovered his senses.
Harbardrson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Saggett is trying to break the clinch but Harbardrson is controlling him.
Harbardrson connects with a knee to the head.
Harbardrson misses with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Harbardrson.
Saggett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saggett wants to stall.
Harbardrson misses with a knee strike.
Saggett managing to block the knees to the body from Harbardrson.
Saggett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harbardrson is defending well for now.
Harbardrson lands a knee to the body.
Harbardrson trying to land knees to the body.
Saggett throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Harbardrson.
A right handed body shot lands from Harbardrson.
Saggett throws an elbow that misses.
Saggett is trying to force a seperation but Harbardrson has the dominant position.
Saggett throws an elbow but it misses.
Harbardrson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Saggett up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Harbardrson.
Harbardrson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saggett avoids it.
Harbardrson with a knee to the head.
Saggett trying to stall but Harbardrson improves his position.
Saggett is working for takedown but Harbardrson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Harbardrson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saggett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harbardrson scores a nice knee to the body.
Harbardrson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saggett avoids it.
Saggett is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Saggett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harbardrson trying to land knees to the body.
Harbardrson looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harbardrson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saggett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harbardrson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Harbardrson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harbardrson misses with a knee strike.
Saggett tries to break the clinch but Harbardrson is controlling the position.
Harbardrson has Saggett pushed against the cage.
Saggett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saggett clinches with his opponent.
Harbardrson tries a knee to the head but Saggett blocks it.
Harbardrson tries to land knees in the clinch but Saggett avoids the damage to the body.
Saggett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saggett tries to bum rush Harbardrson with a series of wild strikes but Harbardrson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saggett has managed to clinch.
Saggett is trying to push Harbardrson away but Harbardrson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Harbardrson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harbardrson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Harbardrson avoiding damage as Saggett throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saggett being controlled against the cage.
Saggett is trying to break the clinch but Harbardrson has him pressed against the cage.
Harbardrson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saggett avoids it.
Saggett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harbardrson blocks a body shot from Saggett.
Saggett is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Harbardrson connects with a knee to the head.
Saggett looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Harbardrson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saggett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harbardrson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Saggett slows down the pace here.
Harbardrson working aggressively here.
Saggett is trying to push Harbardrson away but Harbardrson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Saggett is trying to force a seperation but Harbardrson has the dominant position.
Saggett throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
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.
Saggett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saggett tries to stall but Harbardrson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Harbardrson keeps control of Saggett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saggett tries to circle away but Harbardrson has him pinned against the cage.
Saggett tries to work over Harbardrson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saggett looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Saggett has had enough of the clinch but Harbardrson keeps him there for the moment.
Saggett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harbardrson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Saggett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saggett misses with an elbow over the top.
Saggett wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harbardrson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saggett.
Harbardrson is struggling to control the position.
Harbardrson tries a knee to the head but Saggett blocks it.
Saggett missing with knees to the body.
Harbardrson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saggett avoids it.
Saggett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saggett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saggett tries a knee to the head but Harbardrson blocks it.
Harbardrson just leaning against Saggett, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Saggett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olaf Harbardrson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A combination from Saggett does no damage.
Harbardrson gets tackled into the cage by Saggett. Saggett maintains the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Harbardrson obliges.
Harbardrson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saggett avoids it.
A bit of stalling here from Harbardrson.
Harbardrson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saggett.
Saggett managing to block the knees to the body from Harbardrson.
Saggett tries to break free but Harbardrson pushes him back against the cage.
Harbardrson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saggett in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Saggett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harbardrson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Saggett is looking to control Harbardrson's arms but Harbardrson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saggett has his back to the cage.
Saggett is trying to break the clinch but Harbardrson is controlling him.
Saggett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saggett tries to break free but Harbardrson pushes him back against the cage.
Harbardrson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harbardrson blocks an elbow strike.
Harbardrson is breathing heavily.
Saggett missing with knees to the body.
Saggett is trying to push Harbardrson away but Harbardrson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Harbardrson pushes Saggett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Harbardrson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saggett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saggett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harbardrson circles away quickly and effectively.
Saggett lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Saggett.
Saggett displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That has opened up Olaf Harbardrson's cut even more.
Saggett throws a series of punches but Harbardrson avoids them all with ease.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saggett, right into the meat.
Harbardrson moves into range and clinches up with Saggett.
Harbardrson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Harbardrson is looking to control Saggett's arms but Saggett gets an underhook and turns him. Now Harbardrson has his back to the cage.
Saggett looking to stall.
Saggett tries to throw a body punch but Harbardrson avoids it by throwing Saggett back against the cage.
Harbardrson trying to stall but Saggett improves his position.
Saggett misses with a body punch.
Harbardrson blocking some punches.
Saggett lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saggett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harbardrson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saggett.
Saggett missing with knees to the body.
Saggett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saggett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harbardrson is defending well for now.
Harbardrson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saggett avoids it.
Saggett tries to land knees in the clinch but Harbardrson avoids the damage to the body.
Saggett wants to break free but Harbardrson has control.
Harbardrson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saggett avoids it.
Saggett is trying to force a seperation but Harbardrson has the dominant position.
Harbardrson managing to block the knees to the body from Saggett.
Saggett is working for takedown but Harbardrson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Saggett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harbardrson.
Saggett trying to stall but Harbardrson improves his position.
Harbardrson misses with a knee strike.
Saggett is looking to break free of the clinch but Harbardrson has double underhooks.
Saggett is trying to break the clinch but Harbardrson is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saggett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saggett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saggett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harbardrson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Saggett seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Harbardrson is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Harbardrson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harbardrson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Harbardrson stops a takedown attempt from Saggett.
Harbardrson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Harbardrson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saggett's efforts to push away.
Harbardrson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saggett is defending well for now.
Saggett is trying to break free.
Harbardrson avoiding damage as Saggett throws knees 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.
Saggett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saggett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saggett moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Harbardrson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Saggett feints a jab promting Harbardrson to slip. Saggett then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Harbardrson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Olaf Harbardrson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saggett instigates a clinch.
Harbardrson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Harbardrson trying to land knees to the body.
Saggett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harbardrson trying to land knees to the body.
Saggett has had enough of the clinch but Harbardrson keeps him there for the moment.
Harbardrson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saggett's efforts to push away.
Harbardrson misses with a body punch.
Saggett tries to work over Harbardrson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saggett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Saggett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Olaf Harbardrson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Saggett fails to land with a series of punches.
Harbardrson clinches.
Harbardrson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Saggett tries to pull guard but Harbardrson won't allow it.
Harbardrson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters up against the cage, Saggett throws an elbow but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Harbardrson.
Harbardrson missing with knees to the body.
Harbardrson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Saggett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harbardrson.
Saggett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saggett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harbardrson stalling.
Saggett breaks the clinch.
Saggett has closed the distance and engaged Harbardrson in a clinch.
Harbardrson avoiding damage as Saggett throws knees to the body.
Saggett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saggett is trying to stall.
Harbardrson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saggett is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harbardrson trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saggett avoiding damage as Harbardrson throws knees to the body.
Saggett can't break the clinch.
Saggett struggles to land a body shot inside as Harbardrson controls his hands.
Saggett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harbardrson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harbardrson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saggett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saggett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saggett misses with an elbow strike.
Harbardrson taking a breather.
Harbardrson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saggett blocks it with crossed arms.
Harbardrson blocks an elbow strike from Saggett.
Saggett is trying to stall.
Harbardrson blocks an uppercut.
Saggett is trying to force a seperation but Harbardrson has the dominant position.
Saggett trying to control the position but instead, Harbardrson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saggett into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saggett wants to break free but Harbardrson has control.
Harbardrson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bob Saggett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saggett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harbardrson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harbardrson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saggett is defending well for now.
Harbardrson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saggett.
Saggett tries a knee to the head but Harbardrson blocks it.
Saggett can't break the clinch.
Saggett working hard to break the clinch.
Harbardrson misses with a knee strike.
Harbardrson misses with a knee to the head.
Saggett is trying to break the clinch but Harbardrson is controlling him.
Saggett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saggett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harbardrson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harbardrson misses with a knee strike.
Saggett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harbardrson prevents it.
Harbardrson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Olaf Harbardrson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saggett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harbardrson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saggett's efforts to push away.
Saggett is leaning against Harbardrson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Harbardrson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saggett.
Harbardrson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saggett's efforts to push away.
Harbardrson avoids the elbow strike from Saggett, against the cage.
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.
Saggett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harbardrson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saggett's efforts to push away.
Harbardrson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saggett.
Saggett tries to stall but Harbardrson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Saggett wants to get back to striking at distance but Harbardrson won't allow it.
Saggett avoiding damage as Harbardrson throws knees to the body.
Harbardrson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saggett.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A short uppercut from Harbardrson.
Saggett pushes off an throws an elbow but Harbardrson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Saggett is trying to break free.
Harbardrson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saggett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olaf Harbardrson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saggett 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Saggett!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aulis Makkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lionel Messi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makkonen comes to the cage accompanied by Metsämiehen Laulu. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
176 lbs
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146 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Excellent MT
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aulis Makkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lionel Messi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messi thumps Makkonen with a low kick.
A low kick from Makkonen is predictable there
and Messi counters with a nice leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Makkonen
and Messi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Makkonen really felt that one!
Messi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Messi misses with a body kick.
Makkonen misses with a straight right.
Makkonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Messi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Messi.
Messi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makkonen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Makkonen digs a right hand underneath Messi's ribcage. Messi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Makkonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Messi has had enough of the clinch but Makkonen keeps him there for the moment.
Makkonen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Makkonen as Messi tries to tie him up.
Makkonen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Messi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Messi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Makkonen up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makkonen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Messi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Messi avoiding damage.
Messi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Messi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Messi.
Crunch! Messi slams his shin into Makkonen's torso.
Messi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Messi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Messi throws a head kick that misses
and Makkonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Messi.
Messi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Makkonen tries to clinch
and Messi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Makkonen's knee momentarily.
Makkonen moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Makkonen fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Messi.
Messi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Messi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Messi looks to land a body kick but Makkonen moved away.
Messi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Makkonen tries to clinch
and Messi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Makkonen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A head kick by Messi misses
and Makkonen counters with a three punch combo that has Messi backing up. Messi nods at Makkonen to acknowledge the strikes.
Messi gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Makkonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Messi is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Messi throws a lazy head kick
and Makkonen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Messi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Messi is pushing Makkonen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Makkonen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Messi.
Messi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Messi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Makkonen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messi delivers a nice body kick.
Messi throws a head kick that misses.
Messi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick from Makkonen lands but Messi takes it in his stride.
Messi tries to land a front kick but Makkonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Messi scores with a nice body kick.
Makkonen closes the distance but Messi moves to the side
and Messi counters with a good, hard body kick but Makkonen shrugs it off.
Messi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Makkonen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Makkonen tries to land a knee to the head but Messi blocks with his arms.
Makkonen trying to control the position but instead, Messi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Makkonen into the cage.
Makkonen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Messi is pushing Makkonen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Messi has had enough of the clinch but Makkonen keeps him there for the moment.
Makkonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Messi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makkonen tries to clinch
and Messi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Messi misses with a body kick.
Messi lands a leg kick that knocks Makkonen off balance momentarily.
Makkonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Messi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Messi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makkonen closes the distance but Messi moves to the side
and Messi counters with a big head kick but Makkonen shrugs it off.
Makkonen takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aulis Makkonen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Messi cracks the inside of Makkonen's front leg.
Makkonen wants to clinch
and Messi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Messi throws a sloppy head kick
and Makkonen counters with a left and a right that stings Messi.
Makkonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Messi.
Oooh a lovely combination from Makkonen sends Messi down but not out. Makkonen dives into side control looking to finish.
Messi is still in real trouble! Can Makkonen finish him?
It looks like Lionel Messi has been cut.
Messi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Messi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Makkonen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Messi!
Messi is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Makkonen has taken his back!
Makkonen scores with punches from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Messi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Messi avoids the strikes from Makkonen.
Messi seems to have recovered his senses.
Makkonen trying to control momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi is trying to stand back up.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Messi prevents Makkonen from getting a body triangle.
Messi is trying to get back to his feet but Makkonen has full control of the position and if anything, Messi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Messi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Makkonen.
Makkonen 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Makkonen wants to control but Messi is keeping busy.
Makkonen working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Messi is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Makkonen has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Messi taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aulis Makkonen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kung Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jones Zica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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175 lbs
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26
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Excellent 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kung Lao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jones Zica!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones Zica seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zica throws a one two combo.
Lao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Zica as he connects with a hook.
Zica fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lao tries to clinch up.
Zica swinging wildly here.
Lao ducks under a wild hook from Zica.
Zica showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lao.
Lao dodges the punch combination from Zica.
Zica is looking to slow Lao down with leg kicks.
Zica lands with a nice body punch.
Zica fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zica fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zica lands a lovely overhand right.
Zica lands a right hook to the body.
Zica misses with a combination
and Lao counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Zica works Lao's body with a nice hook.
Lao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zica scores with a jab.
Zica digs a good hook to Lao's body.
Zica connects with a looping right hand.
Zica moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zica lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good shot there by Zica.
Zica scores with the left hand. Lao knows he should have avoided that one.
Jones Zica is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zica lands a jab to the nose.
Zica scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Kung Lao has been cut.
Zica ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lao throws a head kick but Zica moves out of range.
Lao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lao is breathing heavily.
Zica with a jab.
Lao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zica lands the left hand.
Lao throws a chopping leg kick but Zica manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zica lands a nice hook to Lao's body. Lao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good shot there by Zica.
Lao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zica connects with a right hand. Lao shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zica lands a really nice looking cross but Lao seems unphased.
The crowd cheers as Zica lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lao doesn't seem phased though.
Zica lands a jab to Lao's midsection.
Nice body punch from Zica.
Zica throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zica fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zica lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lao walks into a straight right hand from Zica.
Zica throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zica lands with a right hand.
Lao on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice cross by Zica.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zica.
Lao on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zica scores with a jab. Lao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zica lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Lao sprawling to the canvas. Zica follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Lao hang on?
Lao is rocked!
Zica decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Oh Lao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A decent looking cross lands there for Zica.
Lao seems to have got his legs back now.
Zica ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zica with a nice cross.
Zica scores with a body shot.
Zica is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice cross by Zica.
Zica chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Zica dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kung Lao's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zica feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab from Zica.
Lao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kung Lao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zica throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones Zica seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zica lands a jab to Lao's midsection.
Lao shoots in for a takedown but Zica shows good takedown defense.
Good shot there by Zica.
Lao looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zica.
Lao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zica punishes Lao's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lao drops his hands momentarily and Zica takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zica bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lao's head.
Lao is rocked!
Zica walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Lao drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Zica swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Lao's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jones Zica!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Calix Blight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atlas Kivi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blight kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is End Of Everything. Atlas Kivi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Calix Blight's chin.
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143 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Calix Blight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Atlas Kivi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kivi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blight did well to prevent Kivi getting side control.
Kivi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kivi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kivi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kivi content just to control the position here.
Kivi is working for a guillotine from mount but Blight frees his head quite easily.
Kivi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kivi dominating with strikes here.
Blight is looking to improve his position but Kivi isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi working the ground and pound effectively.
Kivi looking to finish Blight with some ground and pound. This is bad for Blight!
Blight is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big strike lands for Kivi! That's really hurt Blight and he's turned his back - Kivi keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Kivi jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atlas Kivi!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arco Amon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joonas Luautinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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172 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arco Amon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joonas Luautinen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Luautinen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Luautinen wants to stand but Amon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Luautinen looking to pass the guard.
Luautinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Luautinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Luautinen throwing strikes but missing.
Luautinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Amon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amon keeping full guard, as Luautinen tries to pass.
Luautinen trying to control but Amon is working from the bottom.
Luautinen stopping the sweep attempt from Amon.
Luautinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Amon looking for a sweep. Not yet Amon, not yet.
Amon keeping moving, preventing Luautinen from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joonas Luautinen.
Luautinen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Amon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Amon.
Amon trying to control but Luautinen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luautinen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Amon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Amon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Amon throwing strikes from guard but Luautinen blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amon throws and elbow that misses. Luautinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Amon's guard. Nice move by Luautinen!
Amon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Amon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Amon working the head and body with strikes.
Amon slips a nice elbow through Luautinen's hands, connecting with Luautinen's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Amon lands a nice short elbow.
Amon trying to control the action but Luautinen is working from the bottom.
Amon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Luautinen defending well though.
Amon seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amon wants to pass the guard but Luautinen is defending well.
Luautinen is looking for a sweep. Amon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Luautinen gets full guard.
Luautinen trying to control the position.
Luautinen looking for a guillotine here but Amon defends easily.
Amon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Amon wants to control from the top but Luautinen keeps moving.
Luautinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Amon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arco Amon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Amon lands with a cross.
Luautinen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Amon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Amon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Amon postures up in Luautinen's guard and throws a big left but Luautinen blocks it.
Luautinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Amon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Luautinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amon is one step ahead there.
Amon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Amon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Luautinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Luautinen seems keen to control Amon's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amon postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Amon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Luautinen is trying to keep Amon in close.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Joonas Luautinen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Left hook, right uppercut from Amon.
Amon punishes Luautinen's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Amon does it's job there.
Joonas Luautinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Amon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Luautinen is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Amon. No joy for Luautinen on that attempt.
Luautinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amon.
Amon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Amon moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amon pulls guard.
Amon is trying to control the position but Luautinen postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Luautinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Luautinen won't allow Amon to sweep him here.
Luautinen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Amon is proving hard to escape from.
Amon looking for a sweep. Not yet Amon, not yet.
Luautinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Luautinen is pushing down on Amon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Amon is fighting to maintain full guard but Luautinen has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amon is positioning himself well to prevent Luautinen advancing to mount.
Luautinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Amon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Luautinen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amon avoids it really well and circles away.
Luautinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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.
Luautinen shoots and misses
and Amon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Amon.
Arco Amon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joonas Luautinen.
Amon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Amon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Amon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Luautinen walks into a jab.
Joonas Luautinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Amon!
Amon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Luautinen with a poor takedown
and Amon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot by Amon.
Luautinen walks into a jab.
Amon gets a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arco Amon dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Amon scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch combination from Luautinen misses.
Amon scores with the left hand. Luautinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Luautinen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice jab there from Amon.
Amon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Amon counters with a two punch combo.
Luautinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luautinen shoots in for a takedown but Amon shows good takedown defense.
Luautinen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Amon counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Luautinen looks for a takedown but Amon sprawls well.
Amon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Amon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luautinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Amon.
Amon misses with a head kick.
Luautinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Amon scores with a sloppy right hand. Luautinen should have avoided that one.
Luautinen drops his hands momentarily and Amon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luautinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Amon. Amon obviously looking to wear him down.
Luautinen takes a kick to the side of the head.
A nice combination there by Amon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luautinen 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.
Amon throws a one two combo.
Luautinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Amon shoots for a takedown but Luautinen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Amon cracks Luautinen with an open hand slap.
Luautinen is looking to clinch but Amon is avoiding it.
Amon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Luautinen's half guard.
Luautinen wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Luautinen trying to control but Amon postures up.
Amon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Luautinen is looking to control Amon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Luautinen avoid being mounted?
Luautinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Amon.
Luautinen trying to hold on to Amon's head to control him but Amon postures up.
Amon works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Amon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Luautinen looks a forlorn figure.
Luautinen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Arco Amon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Amon tries to control but Luautinen wriggling away.
Amon looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luautinen is desperately trying to improve his position but Amon has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arco Amon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Amon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arco Amon!
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