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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sepi Kumpulainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Nyrkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kumpulainen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Bards Song. Mauri Nyrkki has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sepi Kumpulainen's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sepi Kumpulainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Nyrkki!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumpulainen misses with a lunging right hand
letting Nyrkki counter with a right hand.
Kumpulainen misses with a hook to the body
and Nyrkki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kumpulainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nyrkki.
Kumpulainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Nyrkki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kumpulainen lands with a cross.
Kumpulainen misses with a body shot.
Nyrkki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kumpulainen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nyrkki counters with a nice leg kick.
Kumpulainen wants to clinch but Nyrkki slips to the side
and Nyrkki counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kumpulainen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nyrkki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nyrkki cracks Kumpulainen with a good jab.
Kumpulainen is rocked!
Nyrkki closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Kumpulainen out cold! Kumpulainen corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mauri Nyrkki!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raimo Tikkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigurd Fafnisbani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fafnisbani is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: What Frequencies Do to People by Tieum and Ophidian. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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160 lbs
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162 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raimo Tikkari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sigurd Fafnisbani!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fafnisbani just misses with a punch to the body.
Fafnisbani thows a body shot but no joy.
Tikkari checks a low kick from Fafnisbani.
Sigurd Fafnisbani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tikkari throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fafnisbani.
Fafnisbani swings widly with a right hand
and Fafnisbani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fafnisbani connects with a solid leg kick.
Fafnisbani lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fafnisbani lands a slapping body shot.
Fafnisbani misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Tikkari is predictable there
and Fafnisbani counters with a thumping low kick.
Fafnisbani scores with a leg kick.
Fafnisbani connects with an inside leg kick.
Tikkari throws a leg kick
and Fafnisbani makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fafnisbani connects with a body shot that sends Tikkari's belly button to the back.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fafnisbani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tikkari tries to circle away but Fafnisbani has him pinned against the cage.
Tikkari tries to work over Fafnisbani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tikkari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fafnisbani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tikkari swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fafnisbani jabs Tikkari to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fafnisbani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fafnisbani stuns Tikkari with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fafnisbani fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fafnisbani doesn't manage to clinch there - Tikkari circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fafnisbani scores with the left hand. Tikkari knows he should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Tikkari is predictable there
and Fafnisbani counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tikkari has had enough of the clinch but Fafnisbani keeps him there for the moment.
Fafnisbani lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tikkari.
Fafnisbani keeps control of Tikkari as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tikkari manages to break the clinch.
Fafnisbani jabs Tikkari to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Tikkari checks a leg kick.
Fafnisbani lands a nice shot to the body.
Tikkari is breathing heavily.
Fafnisbani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tikkari tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fafnisbani swinging wildly here.
Fafnisbani is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fafnisbani blocks a head kick by Tikkari.
Tikkari misses with a jab to the body
and Fafnisbani counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fafnisbani gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fafnisbani lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tikkari is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fafnisbani dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tikkari takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Fafnisbani as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Fafnisbani as the two fighters clinch.
Tikkari tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fafnisbani avoids it.
Fafnisbani looking to slow down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for Fafnisbani.
Tikkari letting Fafnisbani take a breather here.
Fafnisbani is trying to stall.
Tikkari wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Fafnisbani.
Fafnisbani lands a nice shot to the body.
Fafnisbani is working Tikkari over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Fafnisbani.
The referee calls for Fafnisbani to work.
Tikkari is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tikkari working hard to break the clinch.
Fafnisbani works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tikkari wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fafnisbani has him pressed against the cage.
Fafnisbani pushes Tikkari back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tikkari is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee calls for Fafnisbani to work.
Fafnisbani lands a nice shot to the body.
Fafnisbani leaning against his opponent.
Tikkari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tikkari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fafnisbani is defending well for now.
Fafnisbani lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tikkari backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fafnisbani lands a right hand.
Fafnisbani throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fafnisbani throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fafnisbani missing with knees to the body.
Tikkari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fafnisbani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigurd Fafnisbani dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fafnisbani connects with a body shot.
Fafnisbani looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fafnisbani looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fafnisbani throws a leg kick but Tikkari sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fafnisbani lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tikkari misses with a head kick.
Tikkari misses with a wild combination.
Fafnisbani throws a front kick that sends Tikkari stumbling back into the cage.
Fafnisbani wants to land a leg kick but Tikkari is out of range.
Tikkari throws a sloppy body shot
and Fafnisbani counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tikkari's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fafnisbani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fafnisbani misses with a body kick.
Fafnisbani is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tikkari rather than just go for the knockout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fafnisbani looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fafnisbani connects with a high kick.
Fafnisbani lands a high kick!
Tikkari steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fafnisbani. That one must have hurt.
Sigurd Fafnisbani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fafnisbani jabs Tikkari to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tikkari gets tackled into the cage by Fafnisbani. Fafnisbani maintains the clinch.
Fafnisbani pushes Tikkari back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tikkari on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fafnisbani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fafnisbani stalling.
Tikkari is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tikkari is trying to push Fafnisbani away but Fafnisbani has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tikkari is trying to break the clinch but Fafnisbani is controlling him.
Fafnisbani is working Tikkari over against the cage.
Tikkari wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fafnisbani obliges.
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!
Fafnisbani avoiding damage as Tikkari throws knees to the body.
Fafnisbani lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Fafnisbani as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Fafnisbani on the inside.
Fafnisbani manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fafnisbani lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tikkari.
Fafnisbani scores with a shot to the side of Tikkari's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fafnisbani creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fafnisbani lands a nice knee to the body.
Fafnisbani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Fafnisbani.
Fafnisbani taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fafnisbani lands a body punch in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fafnisbani receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Fafnisbani is leaning against Tikkari and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Fafnisbani.
A hook to the body from Fafnisbani.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fafnisbani.
Nice body punch from Fafnisbani - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikkari wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fafnisbani presses Tikkari against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fafnisbani working Tikkari over with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tikkari as Fafnisbani tries to tie him up.
Fafnisbani pushes Tikkari back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fafnisbani throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fafnisbani has Tikkari pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Fafnisbani - that landed with a thud.
Fafnisbani scores with a hook to the body.
Tikkari trying to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Fafnisbani.
A short body shot lands from Fafnisbani as the two fighters clinch.
Fafnisbani lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Fafnisbani.
Good body shot from Fafnisbani.
Fafnisbani'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.
Fafnisbani digs a right hand into Tikkari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tikkari's gas tank.
Fafnisbani tries to land knees in the clinch but Tikkari avoids the damage to the body.
Tikkari tries to break the clinch but Fafnisbani is controlling the position.
Fafnisbani effectively controlling the action here.
Tikkari is trying to break the clinch but Fafnisbani is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikkari has had enough of the clinch but Fafnisbani keeps him there for the moment.
Good body shot from Fafnisbani.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fafnisbani has Tikkari pushed against the cage.
Fafnisbani is working Tikkari over against the cage.
Fafnisbani digs a right hand into Tikkari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tikkari's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Fafnisbani - that landed with a thud.
Tikkari being controlled against the cage.
Fafnisbani is working Tikkari over against the cage.
Fafnisbani displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tikkari up against the cage.
Tikkari is looking to break free of the clinch but Fafnisbani has double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Fafnisbani.
Fafnisbani works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fafnisbani lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fafnisbani presses Tikkari against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by Fafnisbani.
Sigurd Fafnisbani seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fafnisbani lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fafnisbani lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigurd Fafnisbani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fafnisbani throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fafnisbani misses with a two punch combination.
Fafnisbani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fafnisbani closes the distance but Tikkari moves to the side
and Tikkari counters with a head kick.
Fafnisbani scoring well with a low kick there.
Tikkari with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fafnisbani misses with a leg kick.
Tikkari thows a leg kick but Fafnisbani checks it
and Fafnisbani counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tikkari digs a good body shot into Fafnisbani's ribs.
Raimo Tikkari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkari 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.
Fafnisbani scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fafnisbani.
Some bone on bone action there as Tikkari checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tikkari throws a sloppy head kick
and Fafnisbani counters with a series of strikes. Tikkari will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fafnisbani throws a wild body kick that Tikkari sees coming a mile off.
Tikkari misses with a straight right.
Fafnisbani blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Fafnisbani.
Fafnisbani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tikkari.
Raimo Tikkari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikkari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fafnisbani.
Fafnisbani throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tikkari thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping body kick lands there for Fafnisbani.
Tikkari swats away the attempt to clinch by Fafnisbani.
Fafnisbani tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tikkari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick from Fafnisbani.
Fafnisbani misses with the combination.
Fafnisbani fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikkari checks a leg kick.
Fafnisbani misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fafnisbani.
Fafnisbani tests Tikkari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fafnisbani cracks the inside of Tikkari's front leg.
Tikkari throws a sloppy head kick and Fafnisbani moves out of range easily.
Tikkari takes a swing at Fafnisbani's ribcage but misses.
Fafnisbani tries to clinch but Tikkari moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fafnisbani misses with a body kick.
Good exchange - Fafnisbani coming out on top.
Tikkari throws a leg kick
and Fafnisbani counters with a low kick, right behind Tikkari 's knee.
Tikkari throws a right and a left that Fafnisbani avoids nicely.
Fafnisbani throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tikkari to counter with a crisp jab.
Fafnisbani misses with a shot to the body
and Tikkari counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fafnisbani checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tikkari throws a leg kick
and Fafnisbani makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fafnisbani.
Tikkari will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fafnisbani checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sigurd Fafnisbani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fafnisbani has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigurd Fafnisbani!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rudolf Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bumba Motumbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Motumbo has chosen N.W.A - Straight Outta Compton as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rudolf Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bumba Motumbo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motumbo throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Motumbo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Motumbo misses with a low kick as Anderson jumps back.
Motumbo throws a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a low kick, right behind Motumbo 's knee.
Motumbo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Motumbo throws the kick towards the body but Anderson avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Motumbo.
Motumbo wants to clinch
and Anderson counters with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Motumbo down.
A head kick from Motumbo lands but Anderson takes it in his stride.
Motumbo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Motumbo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motumbo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Anderson.
It looks like Bumba Motumbo has been cut.
Motumbo throws a chopping leg kick but Anderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A lazy body kick from Motumbo
and Anderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Motumbo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Whack! Anderson lands a heavy head kick that drops Motumbo. The ref tackles Anderson to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Motumbo was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Rudolf Anderson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valdemar Friman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Friman has chosen Metallica - Damage Inc. as his entrance music. Valdemar Friman told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seppo Taalasmaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valdemar Friman!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Taalasmaa throws the left hand but Friman avoids the punch easily.
Friman closes the distance but Taalasmaa moves to the side
and Taalasmaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Friman misses with a head kick.
Taalasmaa throws a series of punches but Friman moves out of range.
Friman ducks right into an uppercut from Taalasmaa.
Friman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Friman closes the distance but Taalasmaa moves to the side
and Taalasmaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Friman misses with a lunging right hand
and Taalasmaa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taalasmaa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Taalasmaa postures up.
Friman has his foot on Taalasmaa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taalasmaa works his way back into a safe position though.
Taalasmaa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taalasmaa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friman controls Taalasmaa momentarily but Taalasmaa frees himself.
Friman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taalasmaa throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taalasmaa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taalasmaa trying to control but Friman is working from the bottom.
Taalasmaa postures up in Friman's guard and throws a big left but Friman blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taalasmaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Friman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taalasmaa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Taalasmaa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taalasmaa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taalasmaa working some strikes from top position.
Taalasmaa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taalasmaa postures up in Friman's guard and throws a big left but Friman blocks it.
Taalasmaa looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taalasmaa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taalasmaa tries to free his leg and advance position but Friman is retaining full guard.
Friman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Taalasmaa is looking to work some ground and pound but Friman has wrist control.
Taalasmaa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Friman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taalasmaa throwing strikes but missing.
Friman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taalasmaa trying to control but Friman is working from the bottom.
Friman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taalasmaa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Friman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Taalasmaa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Friman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Taalasmaa's head.
Taalasmaa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Friman defends it easily.
Taalasmaa can't keep his opponent in guard - Friman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Friman passes to full mount!
Friman avoids the attempt from Taalasmaa to control.
Taalasmaa is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Taalasmaa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Friman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taalasmaa. Taalasmaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Taalasmaa scores with a nice right hand.
Taalasmaa misses with a looping left.
Friman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taalasmaa fails to land the takedown.
Friman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taalasmaa throws out the jab.
Taalasmaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Friman.
Friman moves to clinch but Taalasmaa breaks away
and Taalasmaa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friman checks a leg kick nicely.
Friman throws a leg kick
and Taalasmaa counters with a right hand to the body.
Taalasmaa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Friman throws a head kick that misses.
Taalasmaa lands with an uppercut that bounces Friman off the cage and back into rage.
Friman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Taalasmaa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Friman darts in trying to clinch
and Taalasmaa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Friman!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa raining down hammerfists from mount.
Taalasmaa wants to control the pace but Friman is squirming around nicely.
Friman tries to reverse the position but Taalasmaa maintains control.
Friman is bucking up trying to escape but Taalasmaa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Taalasmaa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taalasmaa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Friman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Taalasmaa landing strikes from the mount and Friman is in trouble!
Friman is squirming around, avoiding Taalasmaa's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa landing strikes from the mount and Friman is in trouble!
Taalasmaa is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Taalasmaa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Taalasmaa landing shots from mount.
Taalasmaa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Taalasmaa breaks from Friman's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taalasmaa landing strikes from the mount and Friman is in trouble!
Friman is rocked!
Taalasmaa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Friman has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Friman is still in real trouble! Can Taalasmaa finish him?
Taalasmaa 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.
Taalasmaa scoring with strikes but Friman is staying in there.
Taalasmaa postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Friman badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Taalasmaa around the waist but Taalasmaa pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Taalasmaa is the winner by TKO! Taalasmaa jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seppo Taalasmaa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Reinikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fuzzy Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reinikainen comes to the cage accompanied by Turmion Kätilöt - Verta ja Lihaa. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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185 lbs
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190 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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Reinikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fuzzy Bear!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bear fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reinikainen is out of range.
Bear throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Reinikainen misses.
Reinikainen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bear is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reinikainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bear throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reinikainen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Reinikainen connects with a leg kick. Bear looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend 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!
Reinikainen wants to clinch up but Bear keeps it at a distance.
Bear ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reinikainen.
Bear lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reinikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bear looks to land a body kick but Reinikainen moved away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reinikainen, right into the meat.
Bear misses with a double jab
and Reinikainen counters with a straight right hand.
Reinikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bear moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bear lands a lovely overhand right.
Bear misses with the combination.
Reinikainen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reinikainen lands the left hand.
Bear looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
Reinikainen fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen scores with a hook.
Bear looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Reinikainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reinikainen.
Bear connects with a single shot there.
Bear throws a hook but Reinikainen avoids it easily.
Reinikainen misses with a hook to the body
and Bear counters with a nice body kick.
Reinikainen misses with the combination.
Bear jabs Reinikainen right on the nose. Reinikainen blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear misses with a lunging right hand
and Reinikainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bear pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reinikainen. That's going to slow Bear down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen moves in looking to clinch but Bear pushes him off.
Bear has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bear moves out of range of the leg kick from Reinikainen.
Nice jab there from Reinikainen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reinikainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bear tries to score with a low kick but Reinikainen moves his leg out of the way.
Bear takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fuzzy Bear dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reinikainen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bear throws a leg kick
and Bear takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Bear is predictable there
and Reinikainen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bear misses with a left hand
and Reinikainen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reinikainen misses with a body punch.
Reinikainen tries to land knees in the clinch but Bear avoids the damage to the body.
A body shot lands from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Bear.
Reinikainen trying to land knees to the body.
Reinikainen digs a right hand underneath Bear's ribcage. Bear let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reinikainen misses with a punch to the body.
Bear wants to break free but Reinikainen has control.
A short right from Reinikainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen scores with a hook to the body.
Bear is trying to push Reinikainen away but Reinikainen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reinikainen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A body shot lands from Reinikainen.
A knee to the head by Reinikainen.
It looks like Fuzzy Bear has been cut.
Reinikainen is leaning against Bear and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bear is looking to break free of the clinch but Reinikainen has double underhooks.
Reinikainen cracks Bear with a nice body shot.
Reinikainen lands a shot to the body.
Bear is breathing heavily.
Reinikainen crunches a lovely knee into Bear's ribcage.
Reinikainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reinikainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Bear controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Reinikainen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Reinikainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bear has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reinikainen presses Bear against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reinikainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Reinikainen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reinikainen lands with a light punch inside.
Reinikainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Reinikainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bear has had enough of the clinch but Reinikainen keeps him there for the moment.
Bear is looking to break free of the clinch but Reinikainen has double underhooks.
Reinikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Bear.
Reinikainen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bear pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bear throws a leg kick
and Reinikainen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reinikainen.
Bear has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen lands a good knee to the midsection. Bear won't want to take too many of those.
Reinikainen looking to throw knees to the head but Bear is blocking nicely.
Reinikainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bear wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reinikainen has Bear pressed against the cage, preventing Bear from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reinikainen tries to land a knee to the head but Bear blocks with his arms.
Bear is trying to push Reinikainen away but Reinikainen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reinikainen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bear or not.
Reinikainen missing with knees to the body.
Reinikainen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bear's efforts to push away.
Reinikainen lands a nice knee to the body.
Reinikainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bears head.
Reinikainen lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bear is trying to force a seperation but Reinikainen has the dominant position.
Bear wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reinikainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bear tries to circle away but Reinikainen has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
A short left from Reinikainen.
Bear takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reinikainen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bear.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinikainen lands a nice knee to the body.
Reinikainen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bear's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reinikainen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bear has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Reinikainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fuzzy Bear's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A low kick from Bear is predictable there
and Reinikainen counters with a good low kick that Bear was not able to check.
Bear throws a shot from downtown. Reinikainen moves away and avoids it.
Fuzzy Bear is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reinikainen lunges at Bear with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bear's hand.
Bear throws a lazy body kick
and Reinikainen counters with a nice leg kick.
Bear throws a leg kick that misses.
Bear misses with a shot to the body
letting Reinikainen counter with a right hand.
Reinikainen tries to clinch
and Bear counters with a nice leg kick.
Reinikainen tries to clinch there but Bear circles away.
Reinikainen wants to clinch but Bear slips to the side
and Bear counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear throws a poor cross that misses
and Reinikainen counters with an inside leg kick.
Bear slips a jab and a cross from Reinikainen.
Bear misses with a double jab
and Reinikainen counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Bear throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses.
Bear misses with a double jab.
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.
Bear fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
Reinikainen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bear manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reinikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reinikainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Bear.
Reinikainen wants to clinch.
Kalle Reinikainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Bear throws a leg kick which misses Reinikainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Reinikainen tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Bear circles away.
Bear throws a head kick but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Bear throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reinikainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reinikainen throws a right hand that Bear ducks under and follows up with a left that Bear also avoids with ease.
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.
Bear misses with a head kick.
Reinikainen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bear throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reinikainen loads up on a big right hand but Bear slips the punch.
Bear looks for the body kick but Reinikainen saw that one coming.
Bear throws a leg kick
and Reinikainen counters with a nice body shot.
Bear keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinikainen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reinikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bear.
Reinikainen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kalle Reinikainen.
Well Reinikainen 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Reinikainen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike The Meth Addict (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Silvera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Meth Addict's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lava Lava by Boys Noize. Silvera has chosen Wedlock as his entrance music. Mike The Meth Addict has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike The Meth Addict!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joey Silvera!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Meth Addict paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silvera throws a low kick, looking for The Meth Addict's leg but The Meth Addict calmly moves out of range.
Silvera misses with a hook.
The Meth Addict moves out of range of the leg kick from Silvera.
Silvera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silvera. That's going to slow The Meth Addict down.
Silvera throws a head kick that misses.
Silvera moves to clinch but The Meth Addict breaks away
and The Meth Addict counters with a right hand to the body.
Silvera throws a poor cross that misses
enabling The Meth Addict to counter with a crisp jab.
The Meth Addict blocks the body kick.
The Meth Addict blocks a head kick by Silvera.
Silvera misses with a lunging right hand
and The Meth Addict connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvera cracks The Meth Addict with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Silvera throws a head kick that misses.
The Meth Addict misses with a straight left.
Silvera misses with a body shot
and The Meth Addict cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silvera misses with a hook
and The Meth Addict counters with a stiff right hand.
Silvera misses with a straight right.
Silvera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Meth Addict lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silvera at a distance.
The Meth Addict swinging wildly here.
Silvera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Meth Addict is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Meth Addict fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silvera manages to avoid it.
A left lands for The Meth Addict.
The Meth Addict misses with a few strikes there.
Silvera throws a quick head kick that skims the top of The Meth Addict's head.
It looks like Mike The Meth Addict has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silvera throws a big shot that misses.
Silvera connects with a looping right hand.
Joey Silvera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Meth Addict fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silvera misses with a lunging right hand
letting The Meth Addict counter with a right hand.
The Meth Addict throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silvera is looking to slow The Meth Addict down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Silvera thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on The Meth Addict if he has to take too many more of those.
Silvera misses with a right hand
and The Meth Addict counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Silvera throws a head kick that misses.
The Meth Addict throws a right hand that Silvera ducks under and follows up with a left that Silvera also avoids with ease.
Silvera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Silvera closes the distance but The Meth Addict moves to the side
and The Meth Addict counters with a left to the body.
Silvera swings widly with a right hand
and The Meth Addict counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Silvera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvera throws a right hand that misses
and Silvera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Meth Addict throws a sloppy body shot
and Silvera makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. The Meth Addict really felt that one!
Silvera throws a head kick that misses.
Silvera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Meth Addict on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Meth Addict misses the body punch
and Silvera counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Silvera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Meth Addict has time to react.
The Meth Addict moves out of range as Silvera strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silvera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Meth Addict.
Silvera closes the distance but The Meth Addict moves to the side
and The Meth Addict counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silvera thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joey Silvera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike The Meth Addict's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No joy there for The Meth Addict, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A leg kick checked by The Meth Addict.
Mike The Meth Addict is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Meth Addict checks the leg kick.
The Meth Addict is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Silvera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silvera looking to throw knees to the head but The Meth Addict is blocking nicely.
Silvera throws a head punch that misses.
Silvera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Meth Addict backwards.
Silvera misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Silvera.
The Meth Addict breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Meth Addict keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as The Meth Addict checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvera throws a lazy uppercut
and The Meth Addict counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silvera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silvera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Meth Addict misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Silvera misses.
Silvera tries to clinch up but The Meth Addict circles away and keeps his distance.
Silvera ducks under a wild hook from The Meth Addict.
Silvera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Meth Addict sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Meth Addict throws a hook but Silvera blocks it.
Silvera throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvera explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The Meth Addict takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silvera lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The Meth Addict bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silvera's head.
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!
Silvera doesn't manage to clinch there - The Meth Addict circles away.
Silvera wants to clinch
and The Meth Addict makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Silvera in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice defenses there by Silvera.
The Meth Addict throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silvera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silvera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Meth Addict drops his hands momentarily and Silvera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Silvera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silvera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silvera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silvera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A shot to the body from The Meth Addict misses
and Silvera counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silvera, right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silvera throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Silvera misses with a lunging right hand
letting The Meth Addict counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silvera fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Meth Addict blocks a head kick by Silvera.
Silvera looks to clinch
and The Meth Addict connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silvera tries to work over The Meth Addict's front leg with a kick but The Meth Addict checks it.
The Meth Addict swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silvera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. The Meth Addict manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silvera is looking to chop away at The Meth Addict's legs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Meth Addict!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silvera tries to clinch but The Meth Addict moves out of range.
Silvera scores with a leg kick.
The Meth Addict circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Silvera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike The Meth Addict's cut.
That's time! The Meth Addict's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Silvera tries to clinch but The Meth Addict moves out of range.
Silvera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Meth Addict moves away.
Silvera tries to clinch up.
The Meth Addict throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - The Meth Addict throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silvera misses with a low kick.
Silvera has closed the distance and engaged The Meth Addict in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silvera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silvera tries a knee to the head but The Meth Addict blocks it.
A short right from The Meth Addict.
The Meth Addict has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silvera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Meth Addict has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silvera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Meth Addict blocks it with crossed arms.
Silvera blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for The Meth Addict.
The Meth Addict blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silvera working aggressively here.
Silvera looking to throw knees to the head but The Meth Addict is blocking nicely.
The Meth Addict working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Meth Addict is trying to push Silvera away but Silvera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silvera misses with a knee strike.
Silvera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Meth Addict has a couple of punches blocked by Silvera.
Silvera lands an uppercut.
Silvera tries a knee to the head but The Meth Addict blocks it.
The Meth Addict wants to stall.
Silvera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Meth Addict blocks it with crossed arms.
The Meth Addict stalling in the clinch but Silvera improves position.
The Meth Addict blocks an uppercut.
Silvera tries a knee to the head but The Meth Addict blocks it.
The Meth Addict breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silvera darts in and clinches The Meth Addict up against the cage.
Silvera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silvera misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from The Meth Addict.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silvera obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Meth Addict blocking some punches.
The Meth Addict pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Meth Addict just misses with a punch to the body.
Silvera fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Meth Addict misses with a two punch combination.
The Meth Addict looks to score with a jab to the body but Silvera is just out of range.
Silvera fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Meth Addict throws a body punch but Silvera moves out of range.
Silvera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silvera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silvera tries a head kick but it misses.
The Meth Addict slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvera throws a sloppy head kick and The Meth Addict moves out of range easily.
Silvera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Meth Addict counters with a nice uppercut.
Silvera swings widly with a right hand
and The Meth Addict counters with a left and a right that stings Silvera.
Silvera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Meth Addict misses the body punch
and Silvera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Meth Addict walks forward, straight into a front kick from Silvera.
The Meth Addict looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silvera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silvera tries to clinch but The Meth Addict moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for The Meth Addict.
Silvera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Meth Addict on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Meth Addict misses with a wild body shot.
Silvera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The Meth Addict jabs at Silvera's body.
Silvera throws a head kick but The Meth Addict moves out of range.
Silvera wants to clinch
and The Meth Addict counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mike The Meth Addict.
Well Silvera 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 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Silvera!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Torturo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Lindros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torturo comes into the arena with Mogwai - Katrien blaring out of the sound system. Eric Lindros told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marko Torturo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Lindros!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindros fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lindros rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torturo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Torturo wants to clinch.
No joy there for Lindros, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Torturo throws a low kick, looking for Lindros's leg but Lindros calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torturo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A punch combination from Lindros misses.
Lindros misses with a looping right.
Lindros throws a leg kick that misses.
Torturo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lindros wants to land a leg kick but Torturo is out of range.
A jab from Lindros misses.
Torturo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Lindros misses its intended target.
Lindros throws a leg kick but Torturo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big right from Torturo misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torturo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lindros throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Torturo looks to land a right hand but Lindros moved out of range.
Torturo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lindros.
Lindros misses with a right hand
and Torturo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindros throws a series of punches but Torturo avoids them all with ease.
Lindros throws a body punch but Torturo moves out of range.
Lindros uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torturo.
Torturo staying out of range there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torturo needs to keep his hands up - Lindros had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Lindros 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.
Lindros misses with an uppercut
and Torturo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lindros loads up on a big right hand but Torturo slips the punch.
Torturo with a nice cross.
Torturo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lindros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torturo manages to avoid it.
Torturo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Eric Lindros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torturo checks a leg kick.
Lindros scores with a decent looking hook.
Lindros fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Torturo.
Lindros lands a glancing blow to the side of Torturo's head.
Lindros tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Torturo is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindros jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lindros misses with a hook to the body
and Torturo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lindros throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Torturo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lindros misses with an uppercut
and Torturo counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindros takes a swing at Torturo's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Lindros catches Torturo right on the button with a cross.
A big right from Lindros misses.
Lindros throws a looping overhand right but Torturo ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Lindros.
Lindros throws out a loose jab but Torturo uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lindros misses the jab.
Lindros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torturo.
Torturo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lindros misses with a left hand
and Torturo counters with a one-two to the body.
Torturo tries to clinch but Lindros is having none of it.
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 Marko Torturo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lindros's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lindros duly obliges.
Torturo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lindros.
Lindros swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Torturo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lindros throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lindros throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torturo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torturo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torturo ducks under a wild hook from Lindros.
Lindros swings widly with a right hand
and Lindros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torturo tries to clinch up.
Torturo avoids the body shot from Lindros.
Lindros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torturo manages to avoid it.
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.
A jab lands there for Lindros.
Lindros swings for the body but Torturo moves out of range.
Lindros throws a lazy uppercut
and Torturo counters with a nice uppercut.
Torturo throws out a loose jab but Lindros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindros misses with a jab to the body
and Torturo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torturo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lindros throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Torturo counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Lindros misses the target.
Torturo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torturo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lindros.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lindros throws a hook to the side of Torturo's head but Torturo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torturo moves away from the strike by Lindros.
Torturo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lindros throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torturo counters with an inside leg kick.
Marko Torturo is winning the standup battle so far.
Torturo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Torturo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Torturo 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Torturo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ej Balingit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons has chosen No More Pain as his entrance music. Richard Simmons has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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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
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ej Balingit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons throws a leg kick but Balingit checks it.
Simmons misses with a wild combination.
Simmons tries to bum rush Balingit with a series of wild strikes but Balingit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simmons moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Simmons swings for the body but Balingit moves out of range.
Jab from Simmons.
Ej Balingit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balingit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Balingit misses with a wild body shot.
Balingit loads up on a big right hand but Simmons slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Balingit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simmons.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Simmons throws an off balance right hand
and Balingit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Balingit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simmons with a poor takedown
and Balingit counters with a left and a right that stings Simmons.
Simmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balingit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Balingit misses with a right hand
and Simmons counters with a one-two to the body.
Simmons misses with a leg kick
and Balingit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Simmons.
Simmons tried to score with a low kick but Balingit checks it.
Simmons swings widly with a right hand
and Balingit counters with a left to the body.
Balingit digs a good hook to Simmons's body.
Simmons lands a leg kick that knocks Balingit off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Simmons tenderised Balingit's leg. Balingit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Simmons shoots in and drives through. Balingit sprawls well.
Ej Balingit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Simmons.
Simmons throws a predictable looking body shot
and Balingit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balingit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simmons moves away.
Balingit misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Simmons dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Balingit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Simmons. That's going to slow Balingit down.
Simmons throws a leg kick
and Simmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Simmons lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Balingit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Balingit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Richard Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simmons swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Balingit counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons trying to mount his opponent but Balingit defends it.
Simmons lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Simmons stalling away here and it's allowed Balingit to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Simmons slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Balingit has control of Simmons's left arm, preventing Simmons from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons looking to pass the guard.
Simmons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ej Balingit has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Simmons drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Balingit prevents Simmons from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons trying to control the action but Balingit is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Balingit is looking for a sweep.
Simmons fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Simmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Simmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Balingit counters with a left to the body.
Simmons misses with a left hand
and Balingit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Balingit lands with a nice combination. Simmons backs away looking to recover.
Simmons swings widly with a right hand
and Balingit counters with a left to the body.
A head kick misses from Simmons.
Simmons misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Simmons thows a leg kick but Balingit checks it
and Balingit counters with a straight right hand.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown but Balingit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simmons throws a leg kick that misses.
Balingit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simmons can pounce on him.
Ej Balingit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Simmons misses with a left hand
and Balingit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Simmons pushing down on Balingit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simmons with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simmons not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Balingit wants to get back to full guard.
Simmons controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but Balingit defending well.
Simmons not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but Balingit defending well.
Balingit is staying active underneath Simmons, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Balingit trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Simmons is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Richard Simmons has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Simmons has a takedown stuffed.
Simmons throws a low kick but it's checked well by Balingit.
Balingit is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Simmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Balingit is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ej Balingit.
I think Simmons has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Simmons!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ming Xin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Die Antwoord - Evil Boy. Adebisi has chosen Go Go Adebisi as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ming Xin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simon Adebisi!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xin misses with a wild combination.
Xin gets caught napping as Adebisi dives in and scores a takedown. Xin manages to retain guard.
Adebisi trying to control the position from guard on top but Xin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xin working for a triangle but Adebisi defends it easily.
Xin is looking to stand up but Adebisi isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisiis looking to pass into half guard but Xin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Xin is in guard.
Xin trying to control but Adebisi is working from the bottom.
Xin looking to sit in guard and control but Adebisi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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.
Adebisi trying to control but Xin is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adebisi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Simon Adebisi.
Xin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Xin swings widly with a right hand
and Adebisi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Xin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adebisi.
Xin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adebisi.
Xin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adebisi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Xin thinking.
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.
Xin punishes Adebisi's body with a nice straight punch.
Horrible takedown by Adebisi or perhaps it was just good defense by Xin which made him look bad.
Adebisi sizes up Xin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adebisi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adebisi was well out of range. Poor timing from Xin.
Xin cracks Adebisi with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Adebisi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Xin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adebisi.
Ming Xin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adebisi counters with a nice uppercut.
Adebisi looks to score with a jab to the body but Xin is just out of range.
Adebisi shoots and misses
and Xin counters with a three punch combo that has Adebisi backing up. Adebisi nods at Xin to acknowledge the strikes.
Adebisi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Xin quickly recovers to half guard.
Xin looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adebisi controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Simon Adebisi.
Xin scores with a takedown into Adebisi's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xin trying to control the position from guard on top but Adebisi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xin is really struggling to control Adebisi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Xin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adebisi is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Xin throws a strike but Adebisi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Adebisi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Xin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Adebisi keeping moving, preventing Xin from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adebisi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Xin is aware though and is defending well.
Adebisi looking for a guillotine here but Xin defends easily.
Adebisi keeping moving, preventing Xin from controlling successfully.
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 Ming Xin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Adebisi swings for the body but Xin moves out of range.
Adebisi with a poor takedown
and Xin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Xin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Adebisi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Adebisi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Xin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adebisi moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Adebisi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Adebisi trying to control the position from guard on top but Xin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Simon Adebisi wasn't active enough on the ground.
Xin avoids the body shot from Adebisi.
Adebisi throws a shot from downtown. Xin moves away and avoids it.
Adebisi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xin was well out of range. Poor timing from Adebisi.
Adebisi slips a jab from Xin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Xin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Adebisi misses with an uppercut. Xin saw that one coming.
Adebisi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Xin misses with a double jab
and Adebisi counters with a single leg into guard. Xin didn't expect that.
Adebisi looking to sit in guard and control but Xin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Xin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Xin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Xin throwing strikes from guard but Adebisi blocks nicely.
Xin trying to control but Adebisi is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Xin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adebisi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adebisi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adebisi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xin's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Adebisi is looking to advance position but Xin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Adebisi really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Adebisi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Xin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adebisi misses with a body punch
and Xin counters with a right hand to the body.
Xin throws a chopping leg kick but Adebisi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Xin thows a body shot but no joy.
Adebisi misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xin cracks Adebisi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Xin thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Xin counters with a nice uppercut.
Xin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adebisi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Xin lands a jab to Adebisi's midsection.
Adebisi misses with a kick to the body.
Adebisi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi takes a swing at Xin's ribcage but misses.
Xin is looking to wear down Adebisi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Adebisi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Xin blocks a jab.
Adebisi thows a body shot but no joy.
Adebisi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Xin counters with a stiff right hand.
Ming Xin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Adebisi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi throws a jab when Xin was well out of range.
Adebisi just misses with a punch to the body.
Xin misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Adebisi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xin misses with an uppercut.
Xin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adebisi counters with a takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Adebisi looking to control but instead Xin has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi wants to take a breather but Xin is having none of it.
Adebisi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Adebisi tries to pass to full mount but Xin defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Adebisi dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A shot to the body from Adebisi misses
and Xin counters with a takedown into side control.
Simon Adebisi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xin moves into full mount!
Adebisi is looking to improve his position but Xin isn't that keen on the idea.
Adebisi blocking the ground and pound.
Xin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Adebisi turns into him and now he's in Xin's guard.
Adebisi is pushing down on Xin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Xin is fighting to maintain full guard but Adebisi has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi wants to take a breather but Xin is having none of it.
Xin gets full guard.
Ming Xin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Xin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Adebisi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Adebisi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Xin manages to get himself to full guard.
Simon Adebisi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xin keeping moving, preventing Adebisi from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi won't allow Xin to sweep him here.
Adebisi stands and throws Xin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Xin prevents Adebisi from moving into mount.
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.
Xin is looking to reverse the position.
Xin sneaks back into half guard.
Xin landing rabbit punches to the side of Adebisi's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ming Xin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adebisi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:49
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Adebisi!
Simon Adebisi is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Stehling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kujansuu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stehling kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Turmion Kätilöt - Minä MÄÄRÄÄN!. Mitchell Stehling could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kalle Kujansuu's chin.
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255 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitchell Stehling!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kujansuu!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stehling takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kujansuu misses with a body punch
and Stehling counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kujansuu tries to roll over but Stehling keeps him under control.
Kujansuu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stehling is working away from the top position though.
Stehling thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kujansuu's head.
Stehling throwing shots but Kujansuu is blocking nicely.
Well, if Stehling is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kujansuu tries to roll over but Stehling keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stehling throwing shots but Kujansuu is blocking nicely.
Kujansuu trying to control but Stehling postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stehling throws a strike but Kujansuu avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Stehling throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Stehling tries to free his leg and advance position but Kujansuu is retaining full guard.
Stehling missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kujansuu lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stehling!
Stehling 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.
Stehling is squirming around, avoiding Kujansuu's attempts to control the action.
Stehling wants to control but Kujansuu is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kujansuu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kujansuu tries to control but Stehling wriggling away.
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.
Stehling is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kujansuu controlling from the full mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kalle Kujansuu was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stehling is looking to clinch.
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 Mitchell Stehling will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stehling shoots in for a takedown but Kujansuu shows good takedown defense.
Stehling drops his hands momentarily and Kujansuu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mitchell Stehling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kujansuu throws a body punch but Stehling moves out of range.
Stehling misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stehling fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kujansuu lands with a nice combination. Stehling backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kujansuu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stehling.
Stehling misses with an uppercut. Kujansuu saw that one coming.
Stehling manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kujansuu on his heels. He'll look to pass Kujansuu's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stehling looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stehling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stehling lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stehling controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stehling throws a big right hand that misses.
Stehling is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stehling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stehling loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stehling trying to control but Kujansuu is working from the bottom.
Kujansuu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kujansuu misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Stehling to counter with a crisp jab.
Stehling scoring well with a low kick there.
Kujansuu looks to score with a jab to the body but Stehling is just out of range.
Stehling pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stehling misses with a body kick.
Stehling misses with a shot to the body
and Kujansuu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Stehling dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stehling is looking to clinch.
Kujansuu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kujansuu throws the left hand but Stehling avoids the punch easily.
Kujansuu misses with an uppercut
and Stehling counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stehling connects with a crisp jab.
Stehling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stehling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kujansuu throws a hook but Stehling blocks it.
Stehling fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab by Stehling.
Kujansuu misses with a hook
and Stehling counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kujansuu thinking.
Stehling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stehling shoots in and drives through. Kujansuu sprawls well.
Kujansuu moves out of range of the body kick from Stehling.
Stehling swings for the body but Kujansuu moves out of range.
Stehling throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stehling lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stehling throws a big shot that misses.
Kujansuu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stehling tries to clinch up but Kujansuu circles away and keeps his distance.
Kujansuu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kujansuu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kujansuu moves out of range as Stehling strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stehling misses with a takedown attempt - Kujansuu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stehling with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stehling tries to clinch up but Kujansuu circles away and keeps his distance.
Kujansuu throws a solid leg kick but Stehling takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kujansuu.
Nice body punch from Kujansuu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Stehling clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stehling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stehling tries for a takedown but Kujansuu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kujansuu misses the body punch
and Stehling counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kujansuu!
Stehling putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stehling throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kujansuu because Stehling loaded up on that one.
Kujansuu tries to lock up and control but Stehling gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mitchell Stehling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stehling takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kujansuu working to try and regain half guard.
Kujansuu holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Stehling tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Stehling throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kujansuu because Stehling loaded up on that one.
Kujansuu wants to hold on but Stehling pushes him away.
Stehling looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stehling breaks from Kujansuu's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kujansuu is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stehling connects with a bit shot that sees Kujansuu covering up! More strikes from Stehling and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Stehling is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitchell Stehling!
Mitchell Stehling retains his heavyweight title!
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